Zhao Yingluo began to ask Jiang Laosi in detail about the specific details of the land sublease, including the length of the lease, the existing crops and facilities on the land, etc. Jiang Laosi answered her questions one by one, and also put forward some suggestions and opinions of his own. After confirming that Jiang Laosi was fully capable of handling the tasks she had arranged, Zhao Yingluo immediately felt her shoulders relax and she felt much more relaxed. In just two years, he and Feng Jing's progress exceeded his expectations. Not only them, Chuntao and Luluo, but also Chuntao and Luluo! One is in charge of Dasong Bank and the other is in charge of Zui Furong, and everything is taken care of in an orderly manner. After asking about the land leasing and planting situation in the south of Kaifeng, Zhao Yingluo's thoughts turned to Lin'an. She remembered that she still had a hundred acres of rice in Lin'an, and it was now the late rice harvest season. "How's the rice production in Lin'an?" Jiang Laosi sighed and replied: "Your Highness, the rice harvest in Lin'an this year is very average. The yield per mu is less than five shi." "Why is there only so much?"
Zhao Yingluo was very surprised. She knew that the yield of excellent seeds in later generations could reach ten stones or more per unit, so why could it not be possible in this era? "This year's drought lasted too long, and the rice was seriously short of water, resulting in a reduction in production." Jiang Laosi explained. "The yield of high-quality seeds like mine is only five stones per mu, and the harvest of ordinary farmers must be even worse!" Zhao Yingluo said worriedly, "There should be a famine around Lin'an and even the entire Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions." Jiang Laosi nodded and said, "Your Highness is right. There are indeed many people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang who are living in poverty due to lack of food." "Did the imperial court provide relief to the victims?" Jiang Laosi shook his head and replied: "The imperial court has very little food stockpiled, and it will be difficult to help the people." After Zhao Yingluo heard this, her heart sank. Food was important to the people. In such a famine period, if the court did not handle it well, it would easily trigger a peasant uprising. If the Song Dynasty was in chaos, foreign enemies would seize the opportunity to invade. . Thinking of this, Zhao Yingluo ordered, "Quickly go to the granary outside the city to check to see how much food can be raised for the people of Lin'an." Jiang Laosi took the order and left, while Zhao Yingluo fell into deep thought. She is thinking about how to solve this problem and let the people get through this difficult period. She decided to do her best to help those affected by the disaster. Zhao Yingluo decided to find a way to solve this problem. After thinking for a moment, she said to Jiang Laosi: "Lao Si, you should immediately investigate the food reserves around Lin'an and see how much food we have that can be distributed to the people who are short of food." "Young man, let's go." …… After watching Jiang Laosi leave, Zhao Yingluo began to think about how to deal with the drought in Jiangnan. Although the Jiangnan area was not within her sphere of influence, the people there were still the people of the Song Dynasty. Once famine triggers a peasant uprising or other civil strife, the strength of the Song Dynasty will be seriously weakened. Therefore, no matter how the court responds, she must take the lead in relieving the victims, at least to let the people of Jiangnan survive the current difficulties. Soon, Jiang Laosi made a clear count of the grain reserves he currently had. "Your Highness, there are currently one million stones of grain stored in the granary, including wheat, corn and some grains." "Very good! Recruit manpower immediately to transport about [-] shi of grain to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions as quickly as possible by land and water." Jiang Laosi asked with some confusion, "Relief matters in Jiangsu and Zhejiang should be left to the imperial court, and it's not our turn, right?"
Zhao Yingluo did not explain, "Just do as I say!" Jiang Laosi had no choice but to follow the order and go to the small town in the north of the city to recruit farmers to transport grain and grass to the Bianhe Wharf. Zhao Yingluo's decision not only confused Jiang Laosi, but also Zhao Ji, Zhao Huan, Yue Fei, Wang Zaixing and others found it incredible after learning about it. Almost at the same time, they came to Zhao Yingluo's residence to ask for the reason. They believed that the drought in Jiangsu and Zhejiang should be handled by the court, not by her. They didn't understand why Zhao Yingluo went to so much trouble to aid a place that was not within his sphere of influence. Faced with everyone's doubts, Zhao Yingluo explained: "Although we have differences with the court, our goals are all for the country and the country of the Song Dynasty. Now Jiangsu and Zhejiang are suffering from drought. If we don't lend a helping hand, the people there will Falling into dire straits. This will not only weaken the Song Dynasty, but also cause social unrest and give the enemy an opportunity. Therefore, we must do our best to help them." Zhao Yingluo's explanation made everyone's doubts dissipate a lot. After Zhao Ji listened to Zhao Yingluo's words, he nodded with great satisfaction, "My son is righteous! His mind is much broader than that of your imperial brother. We should really help with the drought in Jiangsu and Zhejiang." In Lin'an, before Zhao Gou got hot, Qin Hui handed him a letter reporting on the drought situation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. At the same time, it was mentioned in the post that Zhao Yingluo had ordered people to transport [-] shi of grain and was distributing it in various states and counties to alleviate the local famine. Zhao Gou was in a good mood after hearing this. The treasury is currently empty. If Zhao Yingluo can provide relief to the victims, it will save the court a lot of money. Let her go and provide disaster relief properly. However, Qin Hui was a little worried. He believed that Zhao Yingluo's move would definitely win over people's hearts and make the people of the Song Dynasty support her more than the court. He was worried that Zhao Yingluo's reputation would increase as a result, posing a threat to the court's rule. Zhao Gou thought that Qin Hui was worrying too much. He said: "In today's world, I am the emperor. No matter how Zhao Yingluo provides disaster relief, it will not help. After all, she is just a woman, how much can she do? You don't have to worry that she will threaten my rule." Qin Hui said with a flattering smile on his face, "What the officials said is true, but if Zhao Yingluo is allowed to use food to win people's hearts, it will be a hidden danger after all, not if..." After Qin Hui laid out all the plans in his mind, Zhao Gou couldn't help but slap his thigh, "That's great! Draft an edict immediately! Requisition her five hundred thousand dan of grain, and ask her to raise another [-] dan of grain to send Lin'an." "I must handle this matter well." After the court meeting, Qin Hui immediately arranged for people to draft an imperial edict to requisition grain from Zhao Yingluo. At the same time, Zhao Yingluo, who disguised herself as a man and came to Lin'an, also received the news from Zhu Shengfei that she had to requisition the [-] shi of food and continue to raise another [-] shi. This was deliberately done by the court. Find trouble.