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At the reception banquet, Mr. Ji Er tentatively told Han Zhen about the common drought in the north. "≤, although Mr. Ji Er is not in the official position now, he has not changed his usual nature of worrying about the country and the people.

"I went to some places this time, and the drought was worse than those reported in various places." When Master Ji Er talked about this topic, Han Zhen's face also became sober.

Not only is there a difference between the drought reported in various places and the actual situation, but the court does not pay enough attention to this drought. At present, all the eyes in the court are staring at the floods in the south.

"Master Han Si," Master Ji Er looked worried, "Do you have no plans to provide disaster relief and food? Although there is no major issue yet, if the trend continues, the autumn harvest will probably fail again. When the weather gets cold, a large number of people will be hungry and frozen."

Even if disaster relief is a matter of food release after winter, you should prepare now, otherwise you will inevitably be unable to deal with it at that time.

Master Ji Er is planning ahead.

Han Zhen was silent for a while. If he were in the capital, he might not know it, but when he came out and saw the disaster, he would know that Master Ji Er said very well.

Unlike Master Ji Er's plan for the future, Han Zhen knows the current treasury very well.

In recent years, the national treasury has become increasingly empty. This time, disaster relief is inevitable, and almost all the remaining funds of the national treasury have been exhausted. If the drought in the north cannot be alleviated, even if the court wants relief, it will be difficult for the national treasury to take out supplies.

It is precisely because of this that we should start to think of ways to prepare as soon as possible.

"...The above asked the immortal master to observe the celestial phenomena, saying that the north is unhindered and the current drought will not continue." Han Zhen thought for a moment and revealed such a message.

"It turns out to be like this." Master Ji Er was a little surprised, "I have never heard that today I believe in... Immortality!"

It was just because he was in a hurry to seek medical treatment. Han Zhen thought this way, but he would never say it like this.

"As Lord Ji saw, what would happen to this drought?" Han Zhen actually asked Master Ji Er.

This question made Master Ji Er very embarrassed.

"Uncle Han, since you have been walking along the way, I believe you have heard a lot of people. Instead of asking the so-called immortal masters and civil officials in the court, it is better to ask the old farmers who farm in the fields." Ji Xiaotang said.

Her opening not only relieved Master Ji Er, but also made Han Zhen laugh.

"Although Xiaotang is young, she has some knowledge."

"What did Uncle Han hear?" Ji Xiaotang was not asking, but affirming.∏∈,

"Along the way, I saw the disaster was serious and the people were panicked, and I had asked some old people." What the old people said was the opposite of what the immortal master predicted.

The current drought will not only not ease, but also has a high possibility of continuing into next year. There is even an old man who has planted a field for a lifetime and said such a terrifying thing as a severe drought for three years.

"Does Uncle Han believe it?" Ji Xiaotang asked.

Han Zhen smiled slightly and did not directly answer that he believed it or did not believe it.

"When I return to the middle of the capital, I will definitely report these experiences to the top. This is a major event in national economy and people's livelihood, so I can only plan earlier."

Ji Xiaotang's eyes turned slightly, and he knew in his heart that Han Zhen was more inclined to folk sayings. However, just like Master Ji Er had some concerns and could not speak freely. Although Han Zhen had a noble status, he had more concerns than Master Ji Er in some matters.

"To be honest with Uncle Han, many old people in my farm are not optimistic about the drought this year. So my father and uncle are also worried."

"Mr. Ji is a visionary person." Han Zhen glanced at Master Ji Er, with a sense of exploration and deep thought in his eyes.

"The Fourth Master is too good. He is just a home in the countryside and is celebrating love for the countryside, so he just puts some thoughts on it." Master Ji Er said. At this time, of course, he could not tell Han Zhen that he had been very concerned about drought, all because of Ji Xiaotang's reminder.

"I saw that some wealthy families had already begun to accumulate food and refused to sell it. They actually had to wait for the winter to sell it at a high price." Han Zhen said suddenly.

Ji Xiaotang's heart was moved. Han Zhen said he had passed by Qingyuan this time, but he did not say that it was an errand, so the Ji family was not easy to ask. But it was obvious that Han Zhen was a thoughtful person and no matter what the people had, he did not escape his sight.

Even if he doesn't say that his keenness is hard to reach, his keenness is hard to reach.

So did some of the actions of the Ji family fall into the prince's sight?

"Since last year, our family has never sold the food they collected." Ji Xiaotang said seriously.

"Oh?" Han Zhen seemed to be very interested in this, and his eyes were brightly looked at Ji Xiaotang, with a smile on his lips.

"After hearing what the farmer below said, my family thought about garrisoning the grain. If the year is good, I will lose some money. If the year is bad, the grain can save my life."

"Mr. Ji is still afraid that the family will not be able to get enough food and clothing." Han Zhen asked with a smile.

"Of course we are not worried about this." Ji Xiaotang said, "It's just that there are many people in the farm and shops, and there are Qingyuan's neighbors. I dare not say that I benefit the countryside, and I will save as many people as I can."

"That's it.∮," Master Ji Er nodded.

"I have come to Qingyuan twice, but I have never heard of it." Han Zhen said.

"We didn't say anything, after all, it was just a guess." Ji Xiaotang said, "But the situation this year is different. Dad and uncle have tried their best to say hello to the rich gentry who can speak... If it is really..., then the Ji family's strength is nothing to drop in the bucket."

"I hope the Fourth Master can make as much advice as possible after returning to Beijing. Only by the power of the court and the whole country can we save more people." Master Ji Er bowed.

"Of course." Han Zhen nodded, and looked at Ji Xiaotang again. "Even a little girl like Xiaotang is willing to do this. If I don't work hard, wouldn't I be ashamed?"

"Uncle Han is willing to work hard, which is a blessing for all people."

Regardless of whether Han Zhen already knew, the Ji family had passed the clear path of garrisoning grain. Even if someone wanted to take advantage of the issue in the future, he would have nowhere to focus on it.

"Mr. Ji has already eliminated filial piety, why didn't he submit? Master Ji is talented and it's a waste to express his love for the pastoral countryside." Han Zhen said again. In fact, after returning to Beijing from Qingyuan last time, he had thought about whether to recommend Master Ji Er to the superior. But he didn't do this in the end, and the reason was not just Ji Xiaotang's words.

Ji Xiaotang told him that Master Ji Er had no intention of career.

"Especially in the current situation, the court and the people all need Lord Ji very much." Han Zhen looked at Master Ji Er and said.

"It's not that I want to be lazy, it's really... The Fourth Master also saw it. I now have an old mother at home, my third brother is still young, and I have young children at home..." Master Ji Er sighed.

Han Zhen also knew about the situation of the Ji family, especially when he came, he was just about to catch up with Ji Xiaoyun.

"Mr. Ji is another excuse," Han Zhen said, thinking in his heart that Master Ji Er was indeed not concerned about his career as rumored, and he was a very home-loving man. However, he only said this and did not immediately ask Master Ji Er to agree to come back.

Han Zhen said that he could not live in Qingyuan for a long time, but because of the drought problem raised by Master Ji Er, he wanted to go to the farm outside the city to take a look. Master Ji Er naturally would not have any objections, so he prepared a car and sedan chair, and the crowd came to Qingxi Village outside the city.

Ji Xiaotang also came with him.

I don’t feel anything in the city yet. When I see a large area of ​​fields outside the city, I will feel more deeply what drought is. Now it is the hot summer, and it should be the most lush time for crops to grow, but there are clearings everywhere on the fields.

That is the open space left after the crops die of drought. Most of the crops that are still growing are yellow and withered, and it is obvious that they will not be able to wait for the autumn harvest.

Many farmers are busy in the fields, trying to get water to water the crops that are about to die of drought. However, even if they make great efforts, they are just dropping the bucket.

When everyone saw this scene, their faces were very heavy.

Ji Xiaotang knew that the situation in front of her was not the most serious. She remembered that she fled with her family in her previous life, and the fields where she passed were not growing, with only dry and cracked loess.

Now everyone still has some hope in their hearts. Only then will they be truly desperate and will the people be in chaos.

Master Ji Er took Han Zhen all the way and finally arrived at Qingxi Village.

The Qingxi Village of the Ji family is the most fertile land in Qingyuan County, and there is a water source nearby. In addition, the deep well dug by the Ji family without hesitation for money, the situation on the farm is much better than the surrounding fields.

Even so, the drought can still be seen.

Han Zhen nodded slightly while looking at it. Especially when he saw Shenjing, he asked Master Ji Er. Master Ji Er said everything he knew. Because Han Zhen asked carefully, Master Ji Er called Tian Zhuangtou again to answer Han Zhen's question.

Han Zhen knew that although some nearby farms also had wells, many of them had dried up because the wells were not deep enough. Because the wells in Ji Family farms were deep, they can still ensure water use on the farms.

"Not only in the fields, but also in some villages, the wells are almost drying up." Tianzhuangtou told everyone another new news.

The drought not only showed no sign of relief, but became even worse.

"The people who come to get water are all from your farm?" Han Zhen looked around and asked again.

"Not all." Master Ji San replied, telling Han Zhen that the Ji family allowed people from the farm outside to come to the deep well for two hours a day.

Han Zhen nodded. He had guessed the truth because he saw the different expressions and outfits of the water-seekers, but after hearing Master Ji San's words, he still nodded secretly.

The Ji family has always been known as kindness in Qingyuan, and it deserves its name.

"If they are like Lord Ji, this drought is not worth fearing." Han Zhen said.

"I dare not." Master Ji Er said hurriedly.

Han Zhen had seen it on Qingxi Village, and somehow walked along the way to the foot of Qingxi Mountain. Han Zhen stood on a bluestone step, which was the bluestone road from Qingxi Village to the Ji Family Blessing Land on Qingxi Mountain.

"This place is filled with clear air and feng shui is excellent. Which one is from?" Han Zhen looked up and asked.

"It is the place where the ancestors chose to bury their bones." Mr. Ji Er hurriedly replied humbly.

"It turned out to be the blessed land of Lord Ji's family. I heard that the ancestors of the Ji family were very good at the gossip and Feng Shui. I saw him today, and it was true." Han Zhen walked up the steps, obviously trying to see the blessed land of the Ji family. "I happened to pass by, so I would also sing a stick of incense in front of Lord Ji's grave."

Han Zhen said this, Master Ji Er could not stop him. The crowd accompanied Han Zhen up the mountain.

When he stood in front of the blessed land built by the Ji family, Han Zhen looked around again and nodded frequently, obviously he was very fond of the blessed land of the Ji family.

"It is indeed a Feng Shui treasure land, no wonder the descendants are prosperous."

The drought is already very serious around it, but the Ji Family Land is still covered with green shade and there is no trace of drought. Although this is the best maintained by the Ji family, it is inseparable from the geographical advantages of this land.

That is what we call Feng Shui.

"Mr. Ji has hired a Feng Shui master, what do you say?" Han Zhen asked suddenly.

"This is a blessed land chosen by our ancestors. I don't understand Feng Shui, and I believe that a family that accumulates good deeds will have good fortune, so I have never hired Feng Shui. I only know the blessed land of our ancestors and maintain and repair it well." Master Ji Er said.

This is the truth of Mr. Ji Er.

"Mr. Ji is very open-minded." Han Zhen nodded, and did not talk about Feng Shui anymore.

Afterwards, Han Zhen indeed lit incense in front of Mr. Ji's grave, and was invited by Mr. Ji to sit in the sacrificial house for tea.

"Ji, everyone is very knowledgeable and good at economics. If you make a comeback, you will definitely be the humerus of the court." Han Zhen mentioned the comeback again. He mentioned this repeatedly, obviously intending to recommend Master Ji Er.
To be continued...