Don't overlook that some reforms have yielded results; the first priority is to fill previous deficits and build the military.
In fact, the Grand Secretary also knows that funding for flood control is a bottomless pit.
With layer upon layer of corruption, there's hardly any silver left to be used where it's needed most.
Moreover, excessive funding might even provoke artificial flood disasters from below.
Xu Qing and his subordinates conduct field visits and inquire among disaster victims about the real situation of each scholar and aristocratic family.
He also has some data on hand, but it is necessary to verify it through field visits.
After his field visits concluded, Kong Yansheng's fundraising efforts also came to an end.
Of course, the result was very unsuccessful.
Upon hearing this, Xu Qing was quite satisfied, "Mr. Kong, thank you for this big help."
