Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

Chapter 281 Issuance of Bonds

After hearing this, Xuan Zhentian's eyes flashed with admiration.

He didn't expect that Jiang Xue not only had profound attainments in agricultural technology, but also could put forward such practical suggestions at critical moments.

He nodded and said to Jiang Xue, "Miss Jiang Xue is right. I will immediately order the allocation of food and disaster relief supplies to Beizhou, and send water conservancy experts and agricultural technicians to the disaster area to assist in disaster relief work. At the same time, I will also consider promoting drought-resistant crop varieties to cope with future drought challenges."

"Your Majesty, the treasury is almost empty." The voice of a finance minister rang out in the hall, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Xuan Zhentian's face changed suddenly when he heard this.

He knew very well what an empty treasury meant to the country. Whether it was responding to natural disasters, maintaining military spending, or carrying out national construction, sufficient financial support was required.

At this moment, the drought crisis in the northern states urgently requires a large amount of funds for rescue, which will undoubtedly make the already strained treasury even worse.

"This...what should I do?" Xuan Zhentian murmured to himself, obviously thrown off balance by the sudden news.

The hall suddenly fell into silence. The court officials looked at each other, and no one dared to speak easily.

They know that the problem of an empty treasury cannot be solved overnight but requires long-term accumulation and reasonable planning.

But now, faced with the drought crisis in the northern states, they must come up with a viable plan as soon as possible.

At this moment, Jiang Xue stood up. She took a deep breath and said with a firm look, "Your Majesty, I have a plan that may alleviate the current predicament."

Xuan Zhentian and all the court officials looked at her, waiting for her next words.

"I suggest that we mobilize the whole country to carry out a fundraising campaign. At the same time, we can also issue an initiative to the wealthy businessmen to encourage them to donate money and materials and show their love to the people of Beizhou. In addition, we can also consider issuing some special bonds to raise more funds for disaster relief work." Jiang Xue put forward her suggestions in a clear and orderly manner.

"Special bonds?" Xuan Zhentian's voice revealed a bit of curiosity and confusion. He leaned forward slightly, as if trying to capture more information about this unfamiliar word from the air.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became subtle because of his question, and everyone's eyes were focused on Jiang Xue.

Jiang Xue felt the expectant gazes from those around her, smiled slightly, and began to answer calmly.

"Special bonds, as the name suggests, are bonds with special properties or specific purposes." Jiang Xue's voice was clear and magnetic. She looked around to make sure everyone could hear her explanation. "This type of bond is usually issued by the state to raise funds for specific public projects or to respond to specific economic challenges. Compared with ordinary bonds, special bonds may differ in terms of issuance conditions, fund use, repayment methods, etc."

As Jiang Xue explained, Xuan Zhentian and the others gradually showed expressions of sudden enlightenment on their faces.

They nodded one after another and had a clearer understanding of the special bonds.

Xuan Zhentian nodded and expressed his appreciation for Jiang Xue: "Miss Jiang Xue is right. I will immediately order a nationwide fundraising campaign and issue special bonds to raise funds. At the same time, I will also personally issue an appeal to the wealthy businessmen, hoping that they can donate generously and contribute to the stability and development of the country."

"Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, do you think this method is feasible?" Xuan Zhentian looked at Jia Shuhan again for confirmation, hoping to get his final affirmation.

Jia Shuhan replied respectfully, "I second the motion, Your Majesty. Fundraising and issuing special bonds are an emergency measure under the current circumstances. But as I said before, we need to be extremely cautious in the implementation process to ensure the effective use of funds."

Just when everyone thought the topic was about to end, Jiang Xue suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, I don't know if I should say something."

Xuan Zhentian was slightly stunned, then encouraged: "Just say it."

Jiang Xue hesitated for a moment, but decided to express her thoughts: "Generally speaking, when there is a drought in the north, there will often be floods in the south. This is a phenomenon that has been verified many times in history. Although it is not absolute, it is worth our vigilance."

As soon as these words were spoken, the court was in an uproar.

One of the ministers, Lord Zhu, could not help but scold: "Nonsense! You are just exaggerating!"

However, Prince Xuan Yuchen frowned. He looked at Lord Zhu with a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Then, he turned to Xuan Zhentian and saluted, "Father, this happened five years ago. Have you all forgotten? At that time, there was a severe drought in the north, and the south suffered from severe floods. Although what Miss Jiang Xue said is not 100% certain, it is indeed a lesson from the past. We should be prepared in advance."

Following Xuan Yuchen's reminder, the discussions in the court became more intense.

Some ministers thought that Jiang Xue's words made sense and that we should prepare for a rainy day; while others insisted that she was worrying too much and over-interpreting historical phenomena.

Xuan Zhentian sat on the dragon throne, looking deeply at everyone in the court.

He knows very well that although human power is limited in the face of natural disasters, advance prevention and preparation are crucial.

So, after a moment's silence, he said, "My Lords, although we cannot be completely sure of what Miss Jiang Xue said, it reminds us that we cannot ignore the possible flooding in the south. I have decided to immediately dispatch water conservancy experts to various parts of the south to monitor the water situation and prepare for disasters. At the same time, we will strengthen information communication between the north and the south to ensure that we can respond in a timely manner if there are any abnormal situations."

"My dear ministers, who will go to provide disaster relief in the north this time?" Xuan Zhentian looked around at the ministers in the court, with a hint of expectation and worry in his tone.

The ministers looked at each other, each with their own thoughts in their minds, but no one dared to agree easily.

The disaster relief mission in the north is arduous. Not only is the journey long, but it also requires dealing with complex disaster situations and appeasing the people. Any carelessness could lead to bigger problems.

Therefore, everyone remained silent, fearing that this heavy burden would fall on their shoulders.

At this moment, Prince Xuan Yuchen stood up and said firmly: "Father, I am willing to go."

Xuan Zhentian felt mixed emotions when he heard this.

He knew very well that he did not have much time left, and the stability of the court and the future of the country depended on Xuan Yuchen.

However, disaster relief in the north is equally important, as it concerns the life and death of countless people.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head: "My son, no, I am already terminally ill, and you must take charge of the court. If you leave the capital, who will take charge of the situation if something changes?"

Jiang Xue observed all this quietly from the side, and she noticed that Xuan Zhentian's physical condition was indeed not optimistic.

At this moment, she suddenly remembered what Xiaonong had said before, and her heart moved.