A few days later, when Xuzhou reported the death toll, the news of Liu Bei's rise to power came to Chen Fu's hands, but Chen Fu was not mentally aware of it at this time. Even the matter of the major migration was fully handed over to Shen Wen, because from his trip to the Western Regions, it has been three months since Guanzhong has not rained. These three months are the time when the transition between the green and yellow people. A terrible drought has arrived. If it is not handled well, the entire Guanzhong will encounter a major disaster.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Chen Fu looked at Jiang Wan, Xun You, and Mao Jie who were coming, and said seriously: "Have the food and supplies transport from Hanzhong come?"

"Reported to the lord, you have already shipped it, but I currently have a population of one million in Guanzhong, so that little food and grass are not enough. Now the rice price is still rising," Mao Jie said worriedly.

"Lord, this is the fault of the minister, and he has not been able to see the crisis." At this time, Jiang Wan said ashamed again. In fact, he had already discovered the problem at first, but he always thought it would not be so sudden, so he did not prepare in time. In order to get Gongsun Zan to agree, they sent a large amount of food and grass. Now it seems that this is simply fatal!

"Gong Yan, Gu said it many times. Natural disasters are ruthless, and you don't want it. The goal now is to work together to mobilize all forces to stabilize grain prices and alleviate the disaster." Chen Fu said seriously.

Xun You sighed and said, "Fortunately, in recent years, we have built water conservancy projects, dug canals, and promoted water conservancy tools such as tube trucks, and won two major granaries in Hetao and Hanzhong, which caused the disaster to be slightly reduced. Otherwise, a large number of victims would probably appear."

"Although this is the case, the grain and grass reserves of the three major warehouses of the imperial court are indeed decreasing, and many crops cannot be irrigated by water, and they are also abandoned. If this continues, it is estimated that the imperial court will not support it for long and can only go out to buy grain. What's more, this will delay the great cause of equitable world," Mao Jie said worriedly.

"It doesn't matter if the people are delayed. If the people are not suffering because of great cause, what's the point of this great cause? If the order continues, all the costs of each prefecture and department will be reduced by half from today to disaster relief. Officials at all levels must keep a close eye on the disaster situation and control the food prices. At this time, who dares to neglect and punish them strictly without mercy," Chen Fu said sternly.

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"In addition, the Grand Marshal suggested that if there is no rain in another month, you should avoid the main hall and climb the altar to ask for rain. I will accompany Your Majesty to climb the altar together. This is an ancient system and cannot be violated. You can prepare it." Chen Fu said.

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Half a month later, there was still no rain in the land of Guanzhong. The terrible drought made the land deserted, the rivers dry up, and the famine became even worse. Just as Shen Fu was preparing to buy grain from Jingzhou, waves of rumors suddenly spread, saying that such major disasters were all caused by treacherous officials in the court, so the genius would punish him, and this treacherous minister naturally pointed to Chen Fu.

Although yamen at all levels immediately sent people to arrest those who spoke nonsense, as the disaster was severe, the rice increased and the food was not enough to fill the stomach, and the rumors became more and more powerful.

This is the ruthlessness of natural disasters. Even if you have done something outstanding, it is still difficult to block your mouth. In this case, even if you are a stubborn person such as Jia Xu and Guo Jia, you will have no choice.

In ancient times, many kings, who were obviously in trouble, had to call themselves to blame themselves and bear the reputation of being unkind.

However, Li Ru, Jia Xu, Guo Jia and Jiang Wan tried their best to stop him from slandering the people. Jiang Wan had already said that he would rather resign from the Shangshu Ling than let Chen Fu blame him, because if so, Chen Fu would agree that he was the treacherous minister. If so, Jiang Gongyan would rather be killed in the Golden Palace.

That night, in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Yu Qiu summoned Chen Fu over,

Looking at Chen Fu, who looked a little tired and slightly dull, Yu Qiu said in a gentle voice: "Boss, you're tired."

"Mother is at ease, but it's okay, it makes my mother worried," said Chen Fu.

After hearing this, Yu Qiu said, "Boss, you are actually less than thirty years old."

Chen Fu was stunned and looked at Yu Qiu in confusion.

"Many people are proud to create a small industry at your age, but you are indeed in power and famous all over the world. Even the civil and military officials of Youzhou have traveled thousands of miles. You are already very outstanding, better than anyone else," Yu Qiu said in a gentle voice.

When Chen Fu heard this, he smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you mother."

"I have heard of the rumors outside. Don't take them to heart. Since the disaster has emerged, you have never put the people first. Sometimes this person is like this. When good, respect you as a wise minister. When bad, treat you as a treacherous minister. This is all the greed and selfishness of others. I firmly believe that my son's grand duke will definitely be blessed by the gods to overcome this difficulty."

After listening to this, Chen Fu said with gratitude: "Thank you, mother."

"Yu'er knows the general situation and has reduced the cost of the Prime Minister's Mansion by 70%. Our Shen family has been with you and will definitely overcome difficulties with you. But my Shen family is not bullied. Your brothers and sisters have already gone out one after another. Now it's time for them to guard you, the eldest brother." Yu Qiu shook Chen Fu's hand and said with distress.

Chen Fu trembled, and there was a hint of wetness in his majestic gaze. This was a feeling that had not been seen for a long time.

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Two days later, on various streets in Chang'an, a large number of scholars dressed in Fenghao Academy were gathering in various places to give speeches.

"A natural disaster is coming, and the prime minister cannot sleep at night. He strictly ordered all officials to regard disaster relief as the top priority. Half of the military rations in the three warehouses of Chang'an were taken out to provide disaster relief. The cost of the prime minister's mansion has been reduced to only 30% of the time, but there are actually people who say that the prime minister is a treacherous minister, which is a disaster for the country. At this time, treacherous people should be killed immediately." On a road, a handsome student looked at the people surrounding him and roared angrily.

"People should have a innocent heart. How can they go with the flow and be used by traitors? The prime minister is loyal to the emperor, established Fenghao, respected literary virtues, calmed the external troubles, stabilized the Xiongnu, and revitalized all industries. If there were no prime ministers, how could the prosperous era in Guanzhong come to the present? There was a little disaster in the prosperous era, and someone would use this to pull the prime minister off. This is a despicable and shameless act."

"Today, my Fenghao students left the college and went to Chang'an to tell those who are ulterior motives and stealing. No one can replace the Prime Minister. They attempt to attack the Prime Minister and force the Prime Minister to take the post are the enemies of all my Fenghao students. We will do whatever it takes, even if the blood stains the earth, and will surround the Prime Minister."

As Fenghao students spoke one by one on Chang'an Street, the people of Chang'an were trembling. Fenghao Academy is the source of culture throughout Guanzhong and has a very noble status. With the speeches of these scholars who will become pillars of the country in the future, the wind and waves were immediately suppressed.

In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Chen Fu shook his head and said, "This must be the fifth brother, it seems that he has grown up."

"Lord" At this time, Li Ru ran in excitedly, took a memorial and said, "Lord's veteran has taken action."
Chapter completed!