The Xiande Hall is about to begin another day.

As the locust plague continued, the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly tense and depressed.

Although various parts of Guanzhong are trying their best to kill locusts and rescue crops.

But things like locusts can jump and fly, are good at migrating, and reproduce quickly, and it is difficult to compete with human resources alone.

So when reports of loss statistics from various places were handed to Li Shimin, his face gradually became darker.

But this is not over yet.

"Your Majesty, I received an urgent report. Several groups of grain merchants passed Hangu Pass but failed to enter, and turned north."

"Some grain merchants in Guanzhong recently closed their warehouses, and they were in a big way to sell them, so that the food on the market became increasingly tight.

Is there any connection between the two?"

"I have heard rumors among the people that questioned the collusion between officials and businessmen, raised the price of grain, and ignored the people in danger.

The people are quite angry. If they are not dealt with properly, they may be unexpected!”

"There are rumors that the Turks will soon go south to invade the border, and the imperial court hoards grain for military purposes, regardless of the lives of the people."

"A incident of gathering people to rob food in Huxian has occurred.

The local gentry Chen Shangyuan opened a warehouse to release grain, but due to the limited quantity, it was difficult to meet the needs of the victims, which caused a struggle.

Although the matter has calmed down, it should be told everywhere and taken as a warning."

...

Ministers, you can tell me at a glance, whether it is the information you pay attention to within your responsibilities or the rumors you hear, you can almost push Li Shimin to the brink of an outbreak.

At this time...

"Your Majesty, I am willing to reduce my salary for one year to support the treasury and help the people of Guanzhong overcome difficulties!"

Fang Xuanling was first out of the list.

Then Du Ruhui: "Your Majesty, I am willing to reduce my salary for the national treasury."

Dai Zhou also said: "I have lost my responsibility and I beg you to pay your salary for one year."

Next, Changsun Wuji, Gao Shilian and other ministers from the Qin Palace expressed their willingness to reduce their salaries.

Neutral factions such as Li Jing and Li Ji are naturally not willing to fall behind.

"good!"

Li Shimin's face cleared slightly, nodded and praised: "All the families of all the people in the world are really ministers of the country!"

Of course, he wouldn't just say such a compliment.

When the difficulties in front of you pass, you can make up for their losses with just one reward.

Pei Ji and others looked at each other.

As representatives of the Guanlong Group, their fate has long been bound to the Tang Dynasty, prospering and losing.

What's more, other ministers have taken the lead in reducing their salaries, and if they don't express it, they probably don't want to mess around anymore.

Therefore, Pei Ji took the lead, and officials of Guanlong Group also demanded that they themselves reduce their salary.

The remaining officials were left to follow the trend.

In this way, the monthly salary and annual salary saved by the court are equivalent to the grain of Taicang.

Coupled with Luo Taisui's 320,000 stones of grain and the inventory of Sinong Temple, the court finally had some confidence.

When the ministers thought that this was over, Gao Shilian made a speech again: "Your Majesty, I will donate an additional 30,000 stones of grain and 100,000 coins for disaster relief.

In addition, I have a proposal.”

Come again?

Some officials with the attributes of a wealthy slave rolled their eyes immediately.

"Let me tell me." Li Shimin acted like a good person.

Gao Shilian said: "Your Majesty ordered me to revise the list of aristocratic families. I have been thinking about it but I can't find the key points.

I accidentally saw the imperial list of fundraising outside the Suzaku Gate, so I suddenly had a whim about whether to use "charity" as the criterion for measuring the aristocratic races.

What does Your Majesty think of this method?"

Of course Li Shimin thought it was good.

At the same time, he was also a little surprised. His uncle Gao Shilian finally got to know him?

"The aristocratic races have long enjoyed a reputation and should be a model for the people of the world. Nowadays, people should not stand by and watch."

He said slowly: "Using 'charity' as a yardstick for measuring aristocratic races can encourage people to accumulate virtue and do good deeds, which is also a good way.

What do Zhongqing's family think?"

Most of the ministers were born in aristocratic families, but this proposal stood at the commanding heights of morality, so they couldn't argue with anything, so they could only nod and said yes.

"Then let's do it." Li Shimin made a decision directly, "but this can only be used as the main measurement standard, and it needs to be considered in combination with other factors."

"I obey the order!"

Gao Shilian was excited.

At the same time, I thought to myself that the timid boy really has his own tricks!

Finally, I helped myself to find His Majesty's dragon vein.

No, this kind of talent cannot be buried in the market.

You must find him.
Chapter completed!