Zhang Lingjiu is in the Ministry of Revenue, so of course he knows the situation.

Any disasters in various places are desperately covered up in the early stages.

It was not until the disaster was brewing to an unsolvable level that it would be hard to report the disaster.

Especially for severe drought, if you don’t rain for ten days, is it considered a drought?

Obviously not counting.

What about twenty days?

There are already signs of drought.

But who can guarantee that it will not rain tomorrow?

But now... the report from Guanzhong has not rained for a month.

Once it exceeds one month, it will be a severe drought. I dare not say it is difficult to encounter in a century, but if it does not rain again, then...

Zhang Ling pale and didn't care about anything: "Where is Li Butang?"

"Li Butang went to Xiyuan."

Zhang Ling said anxiously: "Immediately inform the Ministry of Political Affairs."

After saying that, he immediately picked up his pen and circled a few words of expediting.

At this time, Zhang Ling said again: "Immediately inform the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Education, please be quick.

Yes, hurry up!

Such droughts are obviously uncommon, which means that everyone will have a hard time throughout the seventh year of the Apocalypse.

People from the Ministry of Revenue also know the mystery here, so they naturally have frustrated faces.

And at this time, in the West Garden.

Wei Zhongxian roughly made some reports on the situation in Liaodong.

At present, the strategy of the Liaodong Governor Yuan Chonghuan is very clear, which is to cultivate farms and strengthen the defense of the nine sides.

This strategy is in conflict with the General Manager of Pidao Mao Wenlong.

Mao Wenlong believed that once the Ming army could not retreat, it would be equivalent to handing over the vast heartland of Liaodong to Jiannu. The Jiannu people occupied such a large amount of land, which could just rest assurance and at the same time, they could also eliminate a large number of soldiers abandoned by the court.

You should know that in the vast Liaodong area, in addition to the nine borders, because the Ming army was defeated too quickly, there were still many guards in various places that insisted on resisting.

Some Liao people even refused to be ruled by Jiannu. Although this kind of resistance was sporadic, the court was hiding on the nine sides, so the situation was completely different.

This means warning these people that their resistance has no hope and the court has given them.

Once the Jiannu people start to slowly appease these people, the longer the time delays, the strength of the Jiannu people will continue to grow!

What is terrible is that Mao Wenlong strengthened the Eight Banners of the Han Army and recruited a large number of craftsmen. At the same time, he began to implement the strategy of moving people. For the Han people in Liaodong, who were willing to cultivate land, they would send cattle and horses and fields.

There are some land in Liaodong, and there are also many cattle and horses. Most of these cattle and horses were snatched by the Jiannu people. Now they are distributed to the Han people. Even if the Han people in Liaodong rely on Jiannu, they also rely on food supply and tax payment and provide manpower, which makes the few Jiannu people grow stronger and stronger.

The most terrifying thing is that once the Ming army retreats, the Jiannu people who have already gained a foothold will inevitably sweep Pi Island and North Korea!

In isolation and helplessness, North Korea and Pidao were completely unable to compete with Jiannu. This not only made Denglai's navy lose its supply capacity to southern Liaoning and no longer have a foothold. Once North Korea is defeated, it will inevitably turn to Jiannu. At that time, Jiannu can collect a large amount of money and grain from the North Korea.

Even if you are strong on Jiubian, you can let Jiannu go 100 times, but as long as you fail to defend once, the entire Liaodong will collapse on its entire line.

The memorials of both sides are verbal and verbal. Today you scold him for ruining the country, and tomorrow he scolds you for being constantly adjusting and intending to rebel.

That's fine. Although the two had a strong disagreement, they also had a Ningyuan General Man Gui.

Yuan Chonghuan wrote a letter saying that Man Gui was full of confidence and abused his colleagues, and he might delay major events in the border areas. Man Gui also wrote a letter that the Ningyuan general officer did not make a fortune for a long time, but obviously he had a personal grudge with Yuan Chonghuan.

This public and private grudges mixed together, and when they arrived at the court, it caused another discussion.

The meaning of the ministers of various departments is actually that they support Yuan Chonghuan. On the one hand, Yuan Chonghuan was a civil servant. Although he had a bad relationship with others, the court was still a little wary of these generals.

And everyone wants to defend the nine borders, as long as the capital is worry-free, it will at least save trouble.

But once you attack or adopt a strategy of both offense and defense, what if you lose?

After all, Yuan Chonghuan's strategy is more secure.

But Emperor Tianqi didn't seem to see this way. At this time, he had to admire Zhang Jingyi's unique vision.

The biggest problem in Liaodong is indeed not strategic, because any strategy has its own strategic goals. As long as this goal is achieved, both offense and defense are actually beneficial.

The key to the problem is that you must be able to defend, and you must be able to attack.

The biggest disadvantage of Yuan Chonghuan came out. He was incompatible with the generals and had no ability to make the generals obey his words, which would cause a huge hidden danger.

So from beginning to end, Emperor Tianqi did not say anything during the discussions between the ministers. He no longer wanted to continue to argue with the ministers on strategic issues because it was meaningless.

Because in the eyes of Emperor Tianqi, no matter what the strategy is, Yuan Chonghuan must be removed, or in other words, someone who can truly take charge of Liaodong affairs will go out of the town!

This person, Emperor Aoki already had an idea in his mind.

What you need now is still waiting.

On the one hand, Yuan Chonghuan has already begun to build cities and farmlands, and to change generals at the last stage. This is a taboo in military strategists and must find a suitable time.

For example... When the Jiannu people attacked North Korea, when the generals changed, the morale of the army would inevitably fluctuate. After all, in the Liaodong army, Yuan Chonghuan must have many confidants. Once the supervisor was out of the town, what would they think?

At this time, if the Jiannu people launch an attack, problems will inevitably arise.

On the other hand, Sun Chengzong resigned for two years and now let him enter the cabinet is to familiarize him with all aspects of affairs, and at the same time, he continues to establish prestige, such as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue. Everyone is used to obeying this Master Sun!

When Sun Ge Lao left to seize Liaodong, then in all aspects, no matter who is the general or the civil servants, who dares to point fingers at Sun Ge Lao? What if Sun Ge Lao said, what should we do?

Emperor Aoki had a talent that was beyond ordinary people in this regard, and he seemed to have a keen insight into politics.

Moreover, he was not in a hurry. Even if he was young and energetic, he knew how to seize the opportunity!

Therefore, although many of the news sent by Liaodong were worrying, he still seemed calm and allowed the ministers to quarrel, and still unswervingly do his own business.

The matters in Liaodong are almost over.

Emperor Tianqi suddenly asked Li Qiyuan, the Minister of Revenue, and said: "Li Qing, the disaster in the capital is a major disaster, what kind of disaster can be reported in various places? There will be no problem with the food this year, right?"

Emperor Tianqi suddenly cared for food, but was actually influenced by Zhang Jingyi. Zhang Jingyi spread terrifying remarks all day long, which forced Emperor Tianqi to leave some thoughts.

Suddenly being asked by the emperor, Li Qiyuan immediately cheered up.

At this time, he looked red and said confidently: "Your Majesty, now it has entered summer. So far, if there is any disaster, I am afraid that it will be reported at this time. Although there are prefectures and counties in the Ministry of Revenue, most of them are not worth mentioning. The grain production of this year will definitely not have any problems. Autumn will begin in two months. By then, new grains will be stored in the warehouse and a bumper harvest may be expected."

Emperor Tianqi then breathed a sigh of relief, but said, "I have heard that there may be a major disaster this year..."

"The person you heard from Your Majesty is Zhang Baihu?" Li Qiyuan smiled.

Everyone was very energetic when they suddenly mentioned Zhang Baihu in the hall.

That bastard...

oops……

Emperor Aoki did not admit it or deny it.

But Li Qiyuan was in a very happy mood!

Of course, I am happy that all the food in his family has been sold out.

This is a hot potato. When the autumn harvest is harvested, the grain will be even less valuable. At this time, it will be safe to sell it all and put it into a bag. I feel comfortable!

Li Qiyuan smiled and said, "I heard that Zhang Baihu has collected a lot of grain, and these grains are piled up like mountains and countless, so it is not surprising that he spread rumors of major disasters everywhere. It's nothing more, it's just that he's so full of grain that he's panicked."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

At this moment, everyone was really unable to hold back and burst into laughter.

Everyone seemed to be looking forward to seeing Zhang Jingyi crying while holding him in Liangshan. This business was a big deal, and I didn’t know how to die!

On the side was the Minister of Rites, and suddenly said, "I heard that the IOUs he wrote in his family are all high in the mountains..."

"Ahem..."

As soon as these words came out, coughs in the hall suddenly burst into pieces.

Too miserable.

Emperor Tianqi's face became gloomy, and his brows frowned unconsciously, as if he was a little anxious for Zhang Jing.

But at this moment, a eunuch hurried over and said anxiously: "Your Majesty...Your Majesty..."

Emperor Tianqi looked up and saw that it was an eunuch from the Tongzheng Envoy. At this time, Emperor Tianqi was in a bad mood, so he said coldly: "What's the matter?"

The eunuch said with a panic look on his face: "Your Majesty... a severe drought in Guanzhong, a severe drought in Guanzhong... a report from the Ministry of Revenue..."

Severe drought...

These two words cannot be said casually... Otherwise, they would be a witch that confusing the public, especially with so many big people at this time, and they have to meet the standards of severe drought...

Emperor Tianqi's eyes were straightened, and he even stood up in shock, stretched out his hand and said, "What, take me and see..."

At this time...

Everyone was tense.

The smile on Li Qiyuan's face froze: "..."
To be continued...