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Section 58 Buying Public Opinion

"Miss Anqier, are you embarrassed? Or you need to communicate with His Highness Qin first to reply to Tao? Alas, Tao also knows that this matter is very difficult. The matter in Yunzhong has nothing to do with His Highness Qin. However, Tao has been running around this month, but he has encountered walls everywhere. The imperial officials and noble families regard Tao as a plague god. The world is getting worse and worse, and he has fallen to this point. However, Tao really can't bear to see hundreds of thousands of innocent people frozen to death and starve to the fields. He can only do his best to do his best to make a lot of success or failure. The time is urgent now. If the lady can report to His Highness Qin earlier and ask His Highness Qin to make a decision, Tao will thank the lady for the 400,000 people in Yunzhong here."

After saying that, the middle-aged scholar stood up and knelt down straight. An Qier, who was so shocked that she was sitting in her hands, hurriedly avoided the kneeling, stood up and called the maid beside her to help him up, and said repeatedly: "Mr. Tao, isn't this a killer? Mr. Tao's righteous behavior is moving, and I deeply admire him. As Mr. Tao said, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people in this cloud are extraordinary. If it is a small amount, I can also bear it alone. But according to Mr. Tao's conservative estimate, how much food and clothing will be consumed for these 400,000 people to survive this winter and next spring?"

The middle-aged scholar looked happy and then became a little nervous. Perhaps he remembered the amount needed, and even his words became hesitant: "Well, this, Tao and several other gentry discussed together. At present, the food stored in these 400,000 refugees can last at most twenty days to half a month. After this time limit, there may be unpredictable situations. If you want to spend this winter and next spring, you will need 400,000 pounds of food per person on average."

Speaking of this, the middle-aged literati seemed even more uneasy, with 400,000 dan of grain! According to the current market price, worth nearly 10 million gold coins, it is difficult to use good money. Even if His Highness of the King of Qin can take out this part of the grain, with the current conditions of these refugees, they may not be able to afford it even at the lowest price of grain in previous years. Therefore, the middle-aged literati also knew that this was a huge difficulty. Even the central government of the empire asked His Highness of Qin to buy food guarantees at the market price, not to mention the Yunzhong refugee who had nothing to do with His Highness of Qin.

"Well, Miss Anqier, the people in Yunzhong are poor. Tao also raised some funds with several gentry members who are willing to participate in the act of justice in Yunzhong, and there are nearly one million gold coins. It can be regarded as a compensation for all parties willing to save Yunzhong refugees. Unexpectedly, none of them had such kindness."

Before the middle-aged scholar finished speaking, he was determined to say something by the other party: "Mr. Tao, please don't have to say more. Although 400,000 dan of grain is a large amount, human life is at stake. Moreover, this is related to the livelihood of 400,000 people. The people of Yunzhong are also people of the empire. Well, although Your Highness King Qin has no connection with Yunzhong, as a Tang clan, I believe that any Tang clan with conscience should participate in this act. Today, I dare to take charge of Your Highness King Qin. 400,000 dan of grain will be transported from Guanxi to Yunzhong in the shortest time. As for the purchase, don't mention it again. However, the safety of this journey requires Mr. Tao to negotiate with Your Highness and the Central Committee of the Empire to prevent other changes."

Angel's decision made the middle-aged scholar ecstatic. His face, which had been haggard for days of running around, was shining with divine light. At this time, he had no more words to express his joy in his heart, so he could only stand up and bow deeply to express his gratitude.

"Miss Angel, please rest assured. Tao originally wanted to ask the media from the imperial capital to call on the central government of the Empire and His Highness to save refugees in Jiyunzhong, but these media intend to avoid this topic. Now that His Highness Qin has made such a righteous act, these newspapers and media still ignore it, Tao will not spare these guys who are tempted by the enemy." The middle-aged scribe said disappointedly: "As long as the media discloses this whereabouts of food, I believe that those in power in the past will send troops to escort them. Otherwise, if there is a problem, it will be their responsibility."

"Well, Mr. Tao is right, I will also negotiate with several newspapers I know. I believe they are happy to see this situation. I will make arrangements as soon as possible. I hope Mr. Tao will also arrange the recipients as soon as possible to ensure that the food can be distributed to the victims." An Qier picked up the teacup and said with a smile.

"Miss An Qier, don't worry, the righteous actions of His Highness King Qin and Miss An Qier, Tao felt that all the words were redundant. Tao and others would arrange the rest of the matters and would never let the expectations of His Highness King Qin and Miss An Qier down." At this time, Tao Tingzhi was overly excited and said something inconsistent. After many setbacks, he finally had such a perfect result. He didn't know how to describe his mood at this moment. However, there was a seed that slowly sprouted in his heart. The royal family, like the Situ family, who regarded themselves as the master of the empire, turned a blind eye to the life and death of the people under his rule. Is such a master still necessary to be loyal to him? Should the Tanghe Empire be controlled by the Situ family?

With this idea, Tao Tingzhi not only became the most laborious person in the north to attack the Situ Dynasty, but also a considerable number of the northern gentry he represented also became the most determined support faction in the battle for the position of the Qin Princess.

There were only two people left in the room. Gu Ji didn't know why the other party was so urgent to meet him, so he had to leave other things in his hands and quietly arranged to meet him in such an occasion. The two adjacent mansions seemed to have their own owners and had nothing to do with each other, but there was a secret way to make the two houses connect.

"What? Miss Angel, what did you say? Did you agree to the request of Tao Tingzhi and his group?" Hearing the other party's indifferent introduction to the purpose of meeting him, Gu Ji couldn't help but be surprised, "Miss, have you estimated this expense? This is not a small amount. It is impossible to get everything like this. If you really want to get it all, it is difficult to get it without hundreds of thousands of stones of food. Your Highness has some savings now, but if you accept the alms like this, you are afraid that all parties will reach out and leave Situ Tai and Situ Lang aside, which can easily cause conflicts."

"Mr. Gu, I don't think so. Since Wufeng can support 10 million dan of grain to Situ Lang in one breath, what is this just a few hundred thousand dan of grain? What is the situation in the empire now? Maybe Mr. Gu should have a clue in his heart. Although Wufeng is struggling in the Peninsula Alliance now, we all know that it is just an illusion. The Western Army will soon turn the spear head eastward. The innermost part of the empire is the ultimate goal of Wufeng. At present, Situ Tai, the first person who can compete with Wufeng for the length of his country. His military strength is strong, especially in the northern region and deeply rooted. Although his economic foundation is too weak, Mr. Gu has also heard that many people are connecting with Situ Lang and Situ Tai. Once Situ Lang agrees to give way, Situ Tai's strength will be further enhanced and his economic weakness will be greatly compensated. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is Wufeng's first opponent."

"But he has also encountered some trouble now, that is, Beiyuan and Yunzhong were occupied by Kaman and Puer people, especially now Yunzhong Mansion was abandoned by Puer people. Logically, Situ Tai was responsible for taking over and solving the difficulties, but Situ Tai had not yet reached an agreement with Situ Lang, so he did not have the strength or energy to solve the problem of refugees in Yunzhong for a while, but in my opinion, this just gave us a chance. Wufeng's influence in the northern region has always been relatively weak, and now he is taking this opportunity to enter. Yunzhong is located at the gate of the northern border of the empire, and one of the Taoting members is all famous people in Yunzhong, and not only appeals to Yunzhong,

It is extremely powerful, and it has a considerable influence in the entire Yanyun County. From this time they asked for help from the empire under the control of the Situ family, I could feel that the gentleman Yunzhong was extremely disappointed with the empire, so I thought of asking for help from Wufeng. Once such a seed sprouts, the huge power produced is beyond imagination. I think this is the best time for us to intervene in the north to win the hearts and opinions of the people. We must not let it go. Even if there is some consumption in money and food, it is definitely worth it. Not only has it preserved some vitality for the empire, but our influence has naturally taken root in the north."

At this time, Gu Ji realized that she had truly underestimated the wisdom and vision of the graceful young woman in front of her. They all said that women had big breasts and no brains, but the confidante in front of her was a talented woman with a wise and wise mind. Think about how Lin Yuexin was as wise as the sea when Wufeng mentioned to him. Gu Ji firmly believed that Lin Yuexin might be better than the girl in front of her in military tactics, but at the strategic level, especially major policies and far-sightedness, Angel would never be inferior to anyone. This talented student who graduated from the History Department of Imperial University is really well-known. With such a woman as Wufeng's harem, it is no wonder Wufeng has been arrogant and leaping around the world over the years.

"Miss means that we have reached the time to fight for life and death with the Situ family, which represents the orthodox Tang He?" The expression on his face was not revealed. Gu Ji did not comment on his opinion of the other party and asked the key point directly. Over the years, Wufeng has been using the orthodox forces of the Situ Dynasty to cultivate and strengthen himself, and try to avoid being at a moral disadvantage. Even so, the conservative nobles of the empire still jumped out from time to time to point out and pick on needles, while Wufeng has always endured humiliation and tried to avoid head-on conflicts with the other party. Now the other party has suddenly made the situation clear. Gu Ji dared not say whether the other party was too hasty, but he really wanted to hear what the other party said.
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