In just a few words, Old Liu Tou gave a general description of the current plight of farmers.
And this must still be relatively better. Boss Zhang said before that many people freeze to death every day in such heavy snow days. Li Chen absolutely believes that his words are not unreasonable.
Seeing Li Chen's gloomy face, Wan Jiaojiao asked: "People are freezing to death every day, and the fields are not harvesting, so many people have to go begging for food. Why don't the local officials report this to the court? Why don't they report this to the court?"
What about a little bit of disaster relief? It’s not that difficult to at least distribute some cotton-padded clothes and quilts and open some porridge factories.”
When Boss Zhang heard this, he smiled bitterly and said: "Girl, sir, when I see you dressing up and talking, you should come from a wealthy family. It's normal not to know these things, but it won't do you any good to inquire about these things too much. Just ask, girl."
Well, let me tell you, for the officials, the life and death of the people is the least important. They even wish that the disaster would be more serious and more people would die, just like this."
These words made Wan Jiaojiao's eyes widen and she asked in disbelief: "How is it possible!? What good will it do to the people to kill more people?"
Boss Zhang showed a secretive expression, obviously unwilling to say more.
At this time, Li Chen said calmly: "The more people die, the more serious the disaster, the more disaster relief funds the court will allocate, and the higher the proportion of tax exemptions in the coming year. Maybe they may not dare to tamper with taxes, but the government will allocate
The disaster relief funds that have come down have been plucking out the feathers of the government, and if they are finally distributed to the people, it will be considered a success."
"If it is an ordinary small disaster, given the current financial situation of the imperial court, they may not be able to squeeze out much money. Maybe let them find a way. In this way, the local officials will not only receive no benefits but also have to bear the consequences.
Big trouble is back, so naturally we have to wait a little longer and kill more people. The more dead the better, the longer the snow falls, the bigger and bigger the better. If the disaster is big enough, the court will not be able to sit idly by and ignore it, and there will be no more money.
They have to find a way to squeeze out money to provide disaster relief, so won't they be able to reap the benefits?"
After listening to Li Chen's words, Boss Zhang gave Li Chen a thumbs up with a smile and said jokingly: "If the young master hadn't looked too young, I would have thought that the young master is an old man who has been in the officialdom for a long time."
Li Chen asked some more details, and Boss Zhang and Old Liu Tou answered some, but they were obviously a little reserved about some sensitive content and did not dare to say more. Li Chen actually knew what he knew, but it was not easy to ask in depth. Anyway, these things
, if he doesn’t know, that’s it. Once he knows some clues, he will ask Jin Yiwei to go and check it out. The official will fool him, but Jin Yiwei doesn’t have the courage. He can understand everything no matter how big or small.
"Give this old man some quilts and food."
Li Chen said to Boss Zhang: "Put it on my account."
Without waiting for Old Liu Tou to express his gratitude, Li Chen took Wan Jiaojiao away.
Boss Zhang quickly went to get some things and handed a large bundle to Old Liu Tou. He sighed: "Old Liu Tou, you have met a noble person. There are not many such good people in this world."
Old Liu Tou was very moved and murmured: "I hope this good man will have a safe life."
At this time, in the inn room, Li Chen took a sip of tea, put down the tea cup heavily, and said: "Although I know that if the water is clear, there will be no fish, but some fish are really not afraid of killing! They deserve to be skinned and cramped!"
Chapter completed!