"Emperor, this humble servant has a few proposals, and I request Your Majesty's permission to present them."
Gu Chengyu knew that relying on these Capital Officials was futile; he had to express his own opinions to minimize the losses from this disaster.
The Emperor immediately nodded, "Proceed!"
"May I ask Mr. Shen if the Ministry of Revenue currently possesses the household registration for Changtian Prefecture?"
Gu Chengyu turned to look at Shen Shikang, the Minister of Revenue, maintaining his composure amidst the varied expressions of those present.
Shen Shikang had a favorable opinion of Gu Chengyu, and thus his attitude remained relatively gentle.
"We do have it, but the Ministry of Revenue only updates it once every three years. After all, the household registries of the subordinate states change considerably each year and cannot be delivered promptly, so the numbers may not be accurate."
