Don't be clouded

Chapter 83 Observing the sky

This summer, there has been little rain and drought in Daliang.

The same is true for Chenjing. Since the beginning of summer, it has rained three to five times, and the scorching sun has scorched all the ponds to dry up.However, there is not a piece of land in the entire city of Chenjing for farming, and food and clothing are all transported from other places, so the people at most complain about the hot weather every day.

What is really troubled is the land of Gyeonggi.Due to the lack of rain, the fields are dry and cracked. The crops planted earlier are about to die of drought, and I have nothing to eat. I still remember how to get together the grain that will be sent to Chenjing after autumn.

Famine quietly appeared in the land of Gyeonggi and Daliang, and then it was turned into a letter and sent to Chenjing.The situation became more and more serious, so Chen Jing finally fell into a panic.

Ji Bieyun had been busy in the Youxiaowei barracks for two days, and finally it was time for Hugh Mu.He planned to go back to Ji's residence and explain it to the prince, but for some reason, when he thought of that scene, he felt hopeless and even a little scared.Therefore, I made an appointment with Fang Muzhi in advance, and asked someone to accompany him back home, adding to his arrogance.

When the two went back, they happened to pass by the restaurant near Ji's residence, Ji Bieyun immediately reined in his horse and stopped, dragging Young Master Fang in to buy some snacks.

After the Yushitai case was closed, Gu Shanyue went to the restaurant to learn cooking skills as she said before, but the shopkeeper didn't make things difficult, and even took her to live there.

Ji Bieyun hadn't taken care of the business of this restaurant yet, since he was passing by, he had to go in.

However, after entering the store, I found that the restaurant was short of staff, and the waiter and the cook behind seemed to be overwhelmed.After inquiring, I found out that in the early morning of this morning, the shopkeeper took some staff to Xiangzhou to distribute grain and save the famine.

"Is the famine in Xiangzhou so serious?" Ji Bieyun had heard of it before, but he didn't know the details in the military camp.

The waiter boy nodded, "Yeah, there is a drought, and Xiangzhou has to provide for the Duke of Xiangguo. The Duke is not in Xiangzhou, but the supply in the mansion can't be reduced... We don't like it, it's just the people of Xiangzhou It's really hard."

It was only then that Ji Bieyun remembered that Xiangzhou happened to be Wan Liangao's food town.Indeed, no matter how severe the famine was, what should be handed over still had to be handed in, and Wan Liangao took it for granted even if he sued Emperor Yuan Hui.Unless the Duke of Xiangguo himself finds out with conscience, he will reduce the collection of taxes on the people of Shiyi.

However, Wan Liangao is obviously not a person with a conscience.

Young Master Fang on the side reprimanded in a low voice, then raised his head and asked the shopkeeper, "Are you still short of manpower or food? I can go to help."

Ji Bieyun also has this intention, but as a general, he can get very little money, and all his net worth is almost only the yard of Ji Zhai.So he elbowed Fang Muzhi, "You pay for it and I will help."

From head to toe, Fang Muzhi exuded an air of pampering, and anyone could see him as a rich man.The running chicken nodded like pecking at rice, "All are missing, our shopkeeper is going to Hongye Town in Xiangzhou, and the two distinguished guests will be able to find them as soon as they arrive there."

The two simply didn't go back to Ji's house, and immediately contacted a business firm.Young Master Fang used the money he had saved over the years to buy a lot of food, rented a team of carriages, and went to Xiangzhou in a mighty way.

Fortunately, Xiangzhou was close to Chenjing, so it didn't take long to get there, and it was only noon when they arrived in Hongye Town.

Ji Bieyun had never been to Xiangzhou, but now that he came here, he found that it was very different from the capital.One is a dry and devastated place where all living beings struggle, and the other is a place of gold and jade where bells ring, tripods eat, dance and dance to promote peace.

He suddenly remembered what Captain Zhuo had said to him when he was the governor of the Dingzhou army, and combined with the scene in front of him, he felt that those words really made sense.Although there is no war in the four seas, it is still far away from the peaceful and prosperous age, and Chenjing, as the seat of the emperor, gathers the prosperity of the world and enjoys the prosperity of the prosperous age in advance.

The so-called no hunger in a prosperous age can look to the hungry people everywhere, Ji Bieyun finally understood the meaning behind Zhuo Duwei's words.

Young Master Fang rode close to him on the horse, "It's quite worrying, right? Daliang is now in full swing, but here even the children are sallow and emaciated, and everyone's eyes are dark, as if they are worried about the future. No expectations."

Ji Bieyun didn't say anything, and acquiesced.

"Sometimes I also think that when the country was not yet unified, there were wars and wars everywhere, and everyone looked like they couldn't get enough to eat. But the first emperor spent a lot of effort building the beams, and many people still couldn't eat. It should be Who is to blame?" Fang Muzhi seemed to be telling him, but also seemed to be talking to himself, "Should we blame the aristocrats of the extravagant family, or the Mingjun, the leader of Liang Wusheng, who brought the world into a prosperous and prosperous age, or The heavens are not beautiful and bring disasters?"

Yes, who is to blame?

If you really look at it carefully, except for those people who have experienced the suffering, it seems that everyone is guilty.

It is undeniable that the first emperor was indeed courageous, and he repaired the devastated girders in just 20 years.But that was only superficial stability, now that the old man has returned to the west, only the chronic disease hidden in the girder is left.As for Emperor Yuanhui, although he came to the throne not long ago, it can already be seen that he can't even reach the master of success.If you don't squander your family property completely when you are in power, you have already accumulated virtue.

Even if the emperor is like this, from top to bottom in the officialdom, it is not uncommon for vegetarians to eat corpses.Everyone has their own selfish desires, and those whose conscience cannot match their selfish desires will encroach on the interests of people at the lower levels.

Ji Bieyun thought a lot in an instant, his heart was heavy, but he turned his head and pretended to be relaxed and said: "It is said that the authorities are obsessed, but you have lived in Chenjing since you were a child, and you can see it so clearly."

Fang Muzhi sighed: "The more you know, the more painful it is. I know that I don't have the ability to change the leader, and I can't help the world like my father, so thinking too much is also a burden for me."

The atmosphere was a bit dignified, he smiled, and asked, "Is it burdensome to watch the stars at Si Tiantai?"

Fang Muzhi also laughed, "It's heavy, why not? Si Tiantai is in charge of the observation of the Great Liang's national fortune. As Shaocheng, I naturally have a heavy responsibility."

"Then I wonder what Fang Shaocheng observed recently?" Ji Bieyun joked.

Fang Muzhi turned serious, moved closer, and lowered his voice like a thief: "Just a few days ago, Si Tiantai observed Xuanwu Qisu..."

"Stop," he hurriedly interrupted, "Say something I can understand."

"All right, all right, to put it simply, there will be a vision in the northeast direction." Fang Muzhi said, "Isn't this exactly corresponding to the direction of Xiangzhou Yu Chenjing?"

Ji Bieyun was skeptical, "Is there really such a magic?"

Fang Muzhi shrugged, "Anyway, I don't fully believe it, but since ancient times, I haven't seen any dynasty that doesn't believe in this. The emperor just thinks this thing is useful."

"So Emperor Yuanhui really believed in the saying that there are visions in the Northeast?" He asked curiously, "But didn't you see the emperor make any moves?"

"Recuperate for a while, are you stupid?" Young Master Fang said contemptuously, "The situation in the imperial city is tense. Emperor Yuan Hui is not as free as before, and he can't act rashly. Although when I asked my father, he didn't respond. Me, but I dare to guess, let's wait for those two to tear their faces."

Ji Bieyun thought about the scene where Emperor Yuan Hui and Wan Liang Aosi broke their faces, and shook his head. If that was the case, the entire Chen capital would not be at peace.

He had to make preparations before then, sneaking back to Lingzhou to search for clues.It's just that he is a general now, so he can't disappear in Chenjing for no reason, and he doesn't feel at ease if he entrusts this matter to other people to investigate.

Feeling a little uneasy, he tugged at Fang Muzhi's sleeve and asked, "Besides this, did Si Tiantai observe any other phenomena?"

If it weren't for broad daylight, Ji Bieyun really wanted Fang Muzhi to watch the stars for him on the spot.

"Let me think about it..." Young Master Fang recalled it for a while, and finally remembered, "There will be a new phenomenon in the southeast!"

"Southeast?" Ji Bieyun immediately became nervous, isn't that the location of Xuanqing Temple?Xuanqing Temple has stood there for several years, why is it a new phenomenon?Could it be because the host has just changed, and Guan Chen is the new one?

Fang Muzhi understood when he saw the young man's expression, and shook his head, "I know what you are worried about, don't think about it, it probably has nothing to do with Xuanqing Temple. It won't be a new phenomenon, it should be some kind of disaster."

As soon as the words fell, the boy immediately slapped him, which just landed on Young Master Fang's arm.And with a lot of strength, Master Fang yelled in pain.

"Why did you hit me! It's sunny and you haven't been drinking, so there's really no reason for you to go crazy!" Fang Muzhi looked over angrily, clutching his arms.

Ji Bieyun frowned, "Your last sentence is too unlucky, hurry up and pooh."

Fang Muzhi laughed angrily, and it took him a while to find his words: "You're really good, Ji Bieyun, I've never seen someone as unreasonable as you. You haven't been carried into the gate of Xuanqing Temple by eight sedan chairs yet. , what are you worried about for others?"

Ji Bieyun didn't seem to understand the sarcasm in his words, and with an upright and dignified appearance, he said boldly: "I'm worried about our national temple in Daliang, what do you know?"

"I'm really convinced..." Young Master Fang pointed to the young man, and stretched his head to the side, "Bah, you're a person who values ​​sex more than friends."

After that, he drove his horse to the front.

The food and disaster relief place was on the north side of the main street of Hongye Town, and when they arrived, it was surrounded by water.

There was a woman's voice in the crowd: "Fellow folks, I'm really sorry today, and we'll distribute it to everyone tomorrow when we get new food! Don't waste your time here, there really isn't any..."

Master Fang hurriedly asked the team members to go up to help and disperse the increasingly crowded crowd.

The shopkeeper of the restaurant who was blocked inside finally revealed her true colors, she was a woman in her twenties, she signaled the restaurant staff to step back, while protecting Gu Shanyue behind her, lest the girl be drawn into the crowd.The people brought by Fang Muzhi quickly organized order, Gu Shanyue came out from behind the shopkeeper, pulled the corner of the shopkeeper's clothes and looked up smiling.

Ji Bieyun could see clearly immediately, and greeted Yaoyao the girl who was looking over, feeling a little relieved in his heart.

It couldn't be better for Gu Shanyue to realize her wish and gain a foothold in Chenjing.Compared with the appearance in Fengyu Tower in Chongzhou, the girl has lost the resentment emanating from her bones, and now she is like the youngest daughter of some family, following her elder sister to do charity.

Ji Bieyun only glanced at it twice, then got off his horse to carry the food, and then helped to distribute it, he was so busy that he was dizzy.

After a long time, he suddenly heard a familiar voice from the crowd, as if calling "Master Ji".After looking up for a while, I finally saw Miao Ci among the crowd.

He temporarily handed over what he was doing to others, and squeezed out of the crowd.The little novice came out after him, and before he could stand still, Ji Bieyun asked, "Why did you come here, where is your brother?"

"Xuanqing Temple also came to Xiangzhou to give food. It was originally in the neighboring town. I heard that there is not enough food in Hongye Town, so I came to help." Under the scorching sun, the little novice's cheeks flushed with heat, "Senior Brother Miaowu is here, It's just that Senior Brother Guan Chen is not here."

Ji Bieyun hid his disappointment and smiled, "It's such a hot day, go to the side eaves to hide from the sun for a while."

Miao Ci looked a little embarrassed, and after a while, she tugged at his sleeve and led him to a corner.

"What's wrong? Do you have any secrets to tell me?" Ji Bieyun asked.

The little novice said timidly: "I don't know who to tell these words to. I think you are the most suitable benefactor... Senior Brother Guanchen has been running around lately. Apart from running to the palace, he often goes to other places. Everyone doesn't know where he went. I saw him come back yesterday and lied that it was Master Ji who asked me to ask for help, so the brother told me and just asked me to keep it secret..."

When Ji Bieyun heard that it was Guanchen's business, he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

It is common for the monks of the national temple to enter the palace, either to chant scriptures to pray for blessings, or to preach scriptures for the nobles, or to do other religious affairs.But the current situation is tense, and Emperor Yuan Hui doesn't like to practice Buddhism, so the timing of Guan Chen's frequent entry to the palace is a bit strange.And Miaoci said that she didn't just enter the palace...

"I did keep it a secret, but Ji Benefactor is different, I will only tell you one person..." Miao Ci's expression was full of confusion, "Senior Brother, he went to the Duke's Mansion."