During this period, the ballad began to spread to surrounding prefectures and counties with Kyoto as the center. The central meaning of the ballad was that a severe drought was about to occur in the Cang Kingdom.

Some people sneered at this: "It's just someone trying to make things mysterious and want to shake people's hearts!"

"Yes, yes, the wind is sunny and the scenery is pleasant. Where is the drought? There will be good weather this year!"

Some people murmured in their hearts, feeling that the song was not without purpose, "Could someone deliberately release the song to remind everyone that a severe drought is about to happen?"

"Yes. I heard that the snow near Tingzhou was very heavy this year, and many crops were frozen to death."

"To be on the safe side, how about we prepare some food and water?"

"I will think about it……"

The influence of the ballad is still spreading. Whether everyone believes it or not, everyone seems to have a big stone weighing on their hearts, thinking about the drought.

Soon after the song spread, the ancestors and Su Xiangguo listened to Su Xiang's advice and supported her in purchasing a large amount of supplies.

At the same time, Su Xiangguo also addressed the emperor at the court, stating the losses caused by the snowstorm, expressing his concerns, and asking the emperor to issue an order to replenish the treasury just in case.

It's just that the emperor has been in poor health recently and only focuses on letting the miracle doctor refine elixirs for him. He has not been involved in political affairs for a long time and does not understand the seriousness of the matter at all.

In addition, a group of officials led by Li Shaoshi Li Xun refuted Su Xiangguo in the court, believing that he was too suspicious. This behavior would cause turmoil in the country and unstable people's hearts.

In the end, Su Xiangguo's advice was not adopted, and Su Xiangguo had to sigh and give up.

He had a premonition that this country was about to usher in turmoil...

But, the good news is.

Some people still listened to Su Xiangguo's advice, including Prince Duan's Mansion. After listening to Su Xiangguo's analysis and Xiao Xian's reminder, Prince Duan also began to purchase supplies.

Many people in Kyoto were paying attention to Su Xiangguo and Prince Duan, following their lead. Seeing that they believed in the song and started preparing to purchase supplies, those people also became busy.

At the moment, these people just thought that it would be okay to be more prepared anyway, but they never imagined that a few months later, they would be extremely happy for their decision.

In such a turbulent situation, Su Xiang was busy filling supplies for the Prime Minister's Mansion while running to Lingshan Residence to check on the situation.

Lingshan is very beautiful in March. There is a clear stream between the mountains, which rushes down and flows into the fields of various villages.

The sky near the house is blue and clear, the lake is full of blue waves, and the willows and flowers in the distance are pleasant.

Su Xiang sat by the lake, looking at the beautiful scenery, and thought: "No one can imagine such a beautiful place. In a month or two, due to drought, the streams will dry up, the lakes will dry up, and the trees and crops will all be destroyed." withered."

At this time, a man sat next to Su Xiang.

"What are you thinking?"

Su Xiang knew it was Lin Xueman without turning around, and she replied calmly: "I was just thinking that such a beautiful place was about to be destroyed by drought, and I felt a little emotional."

Lin Xue secretly followed Su Xiang's gaze and looked into the distance. The lake was rippled by the wind, and there were several wild ducks playing in the water. It was peaceful.

"You have tried your best. Some people will definitely believe the songs you spread, so they can prepare early. In addition, many people in Kyoto have also prepared supplies because they believe in Su Xiangguo."

After saying that, Lin Xue secretly turned to look at Su Xiang, took her hand, and said softly, "I don't know how serious the drought was in the previous life, but now with the efforts of you, Fang Muxi and others, it will not be worse than in the previous life." Seriously scary..."

Su Xiang looked up at him and nodded.

"You have a point."

Su Xiang has always claimed that he is not a good person. She never cares about people's lives, and she will also use strategies to deal with her enemies. But when a thousand or ten thousand lives were placed in front of her, the balance of choice began to sway her conscience.

Especially on the last trip back to Beijing, Su Xiang was shocked when she faced the miserable state of the people whose homes were destroyed by the snowstorm.

Since ancient times, the most pitiable people when disaster strikes have always been the poor people. No matter what the rich and senior officials say, they have the foundation there, so there is no need to worry about starving to death.

Therefore, after discussing with Lin Xueman, Xiao Qian and the others, Su Xiang decided to use the ballad to remind everyone in advance. I hope those people will be aware of the danger and prepare early. If they don't believe it and seek death, there's nothing she can do about it.

She had tried her best and lived up to her conscience.

The preparation work was carried out in an orderly manner. During this period, Su Xiang specially asked someone to send a boatload of supplies to the Fang Zhifu and his wife, which contained necessary dry goods, grain, medicinal herbs, and the most important saltpeter.

Along with the supplies on the ship, there was a letter that clearly stated how to make ice with saltpeter and how to prevent the plague.

Fang Muxi should have reminded his father in advance to make preparations, but these supplies were Su's intention to give to his uncle and aunt, and they were considered another portion.

Magistrate Fang was Fang Muxi's father after all. After he read the letter, he instantly understood Su Xiang's intention.

Throughout the ages, severe plagues have generally occurred after floods or droughts. It's always right to ask him to prepare for a rainy day. After all, that's what Xi'er said as well.

After a long while, Magistrate Fang smiled at Mrs. Fang, his eyes filled with meaning, "It's not easy to think about it."

Mrs. Fang blinked her eyes, looking confused.

The prefect Fang didn't want to say more, he just looked at the sky and sighed: "Soon, the sky in Cang Country will change."

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