Therefore, Zhang Renxia felt uneasy and worried, so he decided to draw this picture of refugees to persuade the emperor to repeal the new law.

However, Wang Wenchuan's remarks caused a 180-degree turn in the nature of this matter.

Is the severe drought in Daming Prefecture due to the new law?

If Daming Prefecture implements the new law, then the blame can indeed be placed on the new law. But the problem is that Daming Prefecture and the surrounding prefectures and counties affected by the disaster have not implemented the new law at all!

Other states and counties that implemented the new law did not experience severe drought, but those that did not implement the new law experienced severe drought...

If the blame is placed on the new law, it seems unjustifiable, right?

If we have to say that it was inspired by heaven and man, it is because Daming Prefecture did not implement the new law and did not issue green crop loans appropriately to support farmers when the crops were young, which led to such a situation where the people were in dire straits, right?

What's even more outrageous is that as early as a year ago, Wang Wenchuan had asked Daming Prefecture and other prefectures and counties to reserve food in Changping warehouse to cope with this disaster. However, why did these refugees still run to the capital when there was obviously enough food?

coming?

Zhang Renxia soon had a terrible suspicion.

The old party just wants to use these refugees to launch a vicious attack on Wang Wenchuan. They want to use these refugees as tools in the party struggle!

For the sake of party struggle and the repeal of the new law, the lives of refugees are not hesitated to be used as bargaining chips.

What kind of scholar-bureaucrat is this who is responsible and dedicated to serving the people?

And he himself almost rashly joined the refugee map and became a knife in the hands of these people.

Zhang Renxia was completely confused. After a fierce battle between heaven and man in his heart, he fell into a dilemma.

He still believes that the new law is a bad law that harms the country and the people. After the Green Crop Law is implemented, it will inevitably lead to the displacement of farmers and cause anger and resentment.

If these refugees all ran away from places where the new law was implemented, then it would be a perfect match.

But now, there is no severe drought in places where the new law has been implemented, but such a severe drought has occurred in Daming Mansion of the old party...

Zhang Renxia's thoughts were confused and he could not turn around this corner.

Chu Ge couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

Feudal superstition kills people!

The so-called telepathy between heaven and man may be a powerful tool in the era of ignorance. But behind all of this are actually the laws of nature. If you forcefully apply humanistic values, there will eventually be a situation where things don't match up.

And if you can make good use of the details, you can make the other party contradict itself.

Chu Ge put on a very sincere tone and launched the final blow against Zhang Renxia.

"Jiefu, I know that you have seen many disadvantages caused by the implementation of the new law in the local area, and you even want to blame the severe drought in Daming Prefecture on the new law.

"But you have also seen that everything is safe and sound everywhere. On the contrary, Damingfu, which did not implement the new law, is starving and dying everywhere, and the people are in dire straits. Is this a problem with the old and new laws? There are evil officials, and no matter whether it is the old or new law, it will harm the people.

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"Since the new law is a new law, it has never been implemented before. Officials do not have enough understanding of the new law, and there will naturally be some mistakes in the implementation process. But if the new law is given more time, it may not be perfect.

"What do you think?"

Zhang Renxia's expression kept changing, and it was obvious that his heart was shaken.

If Wang Wenchuan had said this to him before, he would definitely not believe it. But now, the reality of the telepathy between heaven and man was placed in front of him, and he had to admit that Wang Wenchuan's statement was reasonable to a certain extent.

"Yes... Mr. Jing, what you said makes sense. I was reckless before. I am willing to wait for a while and observe the new method more."

Chu Ge smiled slightly: "That's right."

He knew that Zhang Renxia's character could not be completely transformed by him in just a few words.

But as long as Zhang Renxia hesitates and is willing to wait and see for another two or three years, his plan will naturally succeed.

Because the old party only has this chance.

"If you don't need this picture anymore, you might as well give it to me." Chu Ge pointed to the picture of refugees on the side.

Zhang Renxia was stunned for a moment: "Jing Gong, what use do you want this picture for?"

Chu Ge sighed and put on a posture of caring about the country and the people: "Although the refugees did not arise because of the new law, the situation and scene are quite moving.

"As a Prime Minister, I naturally have the world and the common people in mind.

"I want to hang this picture in my study room and watch it day and night, without forgetting the common people in the world, the country, the country, and my mission as a prime minister.

"I will always use this to warn myself, reflect on the shortcomings of the new law, and strive to do better in the future."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Renxia couldn't help but be very moved.

"It is really a blessing for all people that Duke Jing has such an idea! This picture is no longer useful to me. In this case, I will give it to Duke Jin. I hope Duke Jin will not forget what he said today and always have the people of the world in mind!"

Zhang Renxia put away the drawn map of refugees and handed it to Chu Singer.

Chu Ge took it solemnly and nodded again and again.

Both people are very satisfied.

But Zhang Renxia didn't know that at this time, Wang Wenchuan was no longer the stubborn man in history, but an acting actor who pretended to be real and sometimes faked the truth.

"Jiefu, thank you very much." Chu Ge bowed to Zhang Renxia and turned to leave.

This picture is a big killer.

He was once used to attack Xin Fa, but now, the handle of the knife was in Chu Ge's hand.

…

In the court hall.

As expected, officials from all parties began to discuss the drought.

At this time, Wen Junshi and other important officials of the old party were basically arranged around Daming Mansion, so their memorials naturally came like snow flakes. The new law of impeachment misled the country and harmed the people, causing anger and resentment, which led to this severe drought.

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Some people even said that as long as Wang Wenchuan is dismissed, it will rain immediately.

The emperor's expression also became worried.

He did not dismiss Wang Wenchuan as prime minister because of a picture of refugees. In fact, his wavering on the new law was the cumulative result of a series of previous events, including landslides and attacks by ministers on the new law.

At this time, he was obviously shaken.

"Prime Minister, I heard that the implementation of the new law has made people everywhere miserable. Is this true?"

Chu Ge shook his head: "When I go back to the official house, there will be no such thing."

The emperor frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with Wang Wenchuan's answer.

The other ministers didn't say a word, and seemed to be vaguely supporting Wang Wenchuan, which made him feel a little unhappy.

Severe drought is definitely a real thing.

But Wang Wenchuan actually denied it?

Is this to deceive the Holy One?

Observing the slight change in the emperor's expression, Chu Ge couldn't help but smile.

His move was to suppress before rising, and it obviously had an effect.

Sure enough, the emperor's voice was filled with displeasure: "Daming Prefecture has suffered from severe drought for several months, and the red land is thousands of miles away. The memorial to Wenqing's family has clearly written that it is the new law that has caused anger and resentment, leading to widespread refugees... Prime Minister, is this so?

You don’t know about this?”

Chu Ge said frankly: "Back to the official house, there is a severe drought in Daming Mansion. I am responsible for the governor, so I naturally know about it."

The emperor was so angry that he slapped his throne: "Then I ask you whether the new law will cause people everywhere to live in poverty. Why do you still say that this is not the case!"

Chu Ge did not answer directly, but took out a scroll.

"This is a scroll painted by the refugees outside the capital city, and I would like to invite the officials to take a look."

The young eunuch took the map of refugees for the emperor and presented it to him.

The emperor unfolded the scroll and after taking a look, he was shocked.

Immediately afterwards, he asked with surprise and anger: "Prince Wang! Outside the capital, there are refugees all over the place. You have known for a long time! You even drew such a picture! But why do you dare to say that there is no such thing!

"Could it be that you want to deceive the emperor!"

Chu Ge smiled calmly and asked confidently: "The officials and I are not saying that there are absolutely no refugees outside the capital, but I am saying that there is no such thing as the new law causing people to live in dire straits.

"Please think about it carefully. Is the severe drought in Daming Prefecture necessarily related to the new law?"

The emperor was stunned for a moment, apparently not quite able to turn this corner for a while.

Chu Ge's expression became serious, and Tu Qiong saw: "The official family, Daming Prefecture and surrounding prefectures and counties have not implemented the new law!

“These places continue to operate according to the old laws.

"But this severe drought happened around Daming Mansion, coinciding with the area where the old law was implemented!

"Wen Junshi attacked the new law, saying that it was the new law that caused the red land and made people angry. I would like to ask Wen Junshi, since it was the fault of the new law, why did this severe drought only occur in places where the new law was not implemented?

“Are there these refugees in the place where the new law is implemented?

"On the contrary, the old law continues to be implemented, resulting in thousands of miles of desolation and deprivation of the people's livelihood! This shows that the new law is the destiny of heaven, and the old party is stuck in the old ways, which has aroused the anger of heaven and earth, and led to the rise of refugees!
To be continued...