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Zheng Xingguang understood the emperor's concerns and said, "Uncle emperor, why don't you let my father handle this matter?"

"My father has always been a reckless person, and those people can't do anything to him."

"Also, those people can be sent to areas severely affected by snowstorms to help them deal with the disaster."

"If you can't govern well, don't come back and be held accountable."

I don’t know how my baby’s family is doing, whether they have been affected by the snowstorm, and whether they have enough food at home.

The snowstorm is so severe right now that even if we send someone to deliver the letter, it won’t be delivered.

Emperor Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "Your idea is quite good."

"I will discuss this with the ministers at tomorrow's morning court session."

"By the way, you came to the palace to see me, is there something wrong?"

Zheng Xingguang bowed and said, "Uncle Emperor, I want to live in Xingzi Village for a while."

“I don’t feel comfortable in Rongdu.”

Whether at home or out, it is never as comfortable as in Xingzi Village.

At home, his parents tried their best to make up for him and think of ways to make him happy.

In Rongdu, those people would try their best to please him.

Emperor Sheng sighed, "Child, how long can you live in Xingzi Village? You can't live in Xingzi Village forever."

Zheng Xingguang is very clear about this. "I can't live here forever, but I'll be satisfied if I can live here for a while from time to time."

Emperor Sheng understood his nephew all too well. This was what it was like to be in a high position. There would be countless people trying their best to curry favor with you in order to get the benefits they wanted.

"The roads are blocked by heavy snow now. You can't go to Xingzi Village even if you want to."

Zheng Xingguang said, "I plan to wait until the weather gets better before going to Xingzi Village."

Upon seeing this, Emperor Sheng didn't say anything more about the matter. Xingguang was unhappy staying in Rongdu, so it would be nice for him to live in Xingzi Village for a while.

Coincidentally, Doctor Deng and Cheng Zishi were also in Xingzi Village, so he didn't have to worry too much.

"Have you told your parents about this?"

Zheng Xingguang frowned and said, "I told you, they don't agree. They say it's unsafe."

"Uncle Emperor, I actually would rather they treat me the same way they did before than like this."

"They were trying to make it up to me in various ways, and I felt a little uncomfortable."

Emperor Sheng said, "You've been in trouble before, so it's normal for your parents to be in trouble."

"Well, I'll talk to your parents and tell them if you have anything to say."

Zheng Xingguang nodded, but he didn't know whether his parents would listen to him after he said it.

The next day, early morning court session in the Golden Palace.

Emperor Sheng glanced sharply at the courtiers below him and said one thing: "Now that the snow disaster is so serious, I have decided to borrow some money from you courtiers."

"It's okay if you don't lend it, but you must provide disaster relief or provide relief in areas severely affected by the snowstorm."

Just like Prince Rui said, whether you are an emperor or a human being, you have to be shameless so as not to suffer the consequences.

"This is a good opportunity for you to serve the emperor." Prince Rui put his hands in his sleeves and said with a grin.

"Don't you always say that you will sacrifice your life for the Emperor?"

"Now you don't need to sacrifice your lives to serve the emperor. You only need to spend a little money to serve the emperor."

Many court officials hated Prince Rui to the core. This scoundrel relied on the emperor's favor to act recklessly in Rongdu and do whatever he wanted.

Even the confiscation of property and other matters were done by King Rui.

If anyone offends King Rui, the consequences will be very serious.

Some court officials who were quick to react immediately knelt on the ground and saluted Emperor Sheng, saying, "Your Majesty, I am willing to donate half of my property to disaster relief."

"Also, I have a recommendation for someone who may be able to help Your Majesty alleviate the snow disaster."

As soon as these words were spoken, many court officials knelt on the ground and expressed their willingness to donate tens of thousands of taels of silver and hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to disaster relief.

Some court officials stood there with their heads down, like dead people, trying to reduce their presence.

Neither donating money nor providing disaster relief were things they wanted to do.

Besides, so many court officials have already donated money, so there is no need for them to donate more.

Emperor Sheng glanced at the courtiers who were pretending not to exist and said coldly, "The imperial guards will drag all the silent courtiers outside and give them thirty lashes."

"After the caning is complete, send these people back to reflect on their actions."

"When they have reflected on their mistakes, they can come to court again."

Before these court officials could react, a group of imperial guards covered their mouths and forcibly dragged them away.

Not long after, the sound of "pa pa pa" of a big board was heard outside the Golden Throne Hall, accompanied by terrible screams.

The remaining court officials couldn't stop trembling after hearing this. The emperor was serious this time.

Anyone who dares to cause trouble or hide at this time will face consequences that are not as simple as being beaten with a stick.

Emperor Sheng put on a smile instead: "You are all good. You know how to make sacrifices for the Rong Dynasty and the people."

The court officials all shouted, "It is our honor to serve the Rong Dynasty and the people."

Fortunately, they reacted quickly and were willing to spend money.

Emperor Sheng said, "I think a few tens of thousands of taels is a little too little."

The courtier who had suggested donating tens of thousands of taels said with a cold sweat, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I also think it is too little. I have decided to donate 200,000 taels."

Compared with your life, money is nothing.

Emperor Sheng was satisfied and praised, "You are all very good."

"By the way, some court officials need to recuperate at home. I see you are working hard, so please help handle their official duties."

It’s better to be shameless.

Look at how much money he shamelessly asked for.

With so much silver, plus the silver in the national treasury, we will surely be able to survive this snow disaster.

"Prince Rui, I'll leave the matter of collecting the money to you."

Prince Rui bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will definitely see to it."

As he said this, he grinned at the ministers.

The court officials really hated Prince Rui, but they couldn't do anything about him.

Not only did they have to pay the money, but they also had to act happy about it.

……

Xingzi Village, ancestral hall.

When Mu Baobao followed Zhu and others here, he saw many villagers sitting in the corner wrapped in quilts.

There are three braziers in the center, but they cannot withstand the biting cold.

Mu Baobao tightly grasped the corner of Zhu's clothes and felt the disaster brought by the heavy snow for the first time.

It turns out that heavy snow can cause so many people to be homeless and unable to live a good life.

Zhu touched her head and handed a large bucket of hot porridge to Tao Yeye's grandmother.

"My family made some food and drinks, let's see if they can be used."

Tao Yeye's grandmother groaned and slapped her thigh, saying, "It's of great use. Your family has been a great help."

"Five or six houses collapsed under the heavy snow. All these people are living in the ancestral hall. They have nothing to eat and rely on the villagers to provide them with food."

All the belongings of these families were buried under the heavy snow.