Chapter 301: Charcoal in the Snow
During this time, the people were displaced, the people were in chaos, and her restaurant even made some money.
However, Ruan Wanwan was not happy at all, she handed over the account book to the bookkeeper and went out by herself.
The streets on both sides have long since lost their former bustling scene, many shops are closed, there are a few uncollected corpses lying on the side of the street, and occasionally a few pedestrians will walk by, also looking hurried and miserable.
Unconsciously walked to the city gate, a group of guards guarded the city gate to death, there were a large number of victims outside the city could not enter, across the thick city wall, Ruan Wanwan could hear the undulating wails outside the city.
This scene is very uncomfortable in the hearts of those who watch it.
The war on the frontier has been going on for a long time, and the treasury has long been empty, and now there is another unexpected smallpox, and it is difficult for the palace to support it.
She turned around and looked at her restaurant from afar. In the midst of the devastation, her restaurant is a little too luxurious.
Ruan Wanwan made a decision on the spot and quickly returned to the restaurant.
Bei Liangye didn't know when she came over, thinking that she had finished her errand on the emperor's side, and came to see her.
Ruan Wanwan immediately told him about her plans.
"I want to open a warehouse to release grain and help the people."
Before Bei Liangye could speak, Mr. Bookkeeper ran over. Shocked, he said: "Shopkeeper, no!" Now that the world is in turmoil, it is difficult for our restaurant to make a living, and the money will not be able to come back to help the victims. ”
Ruan Wanwan ignored him, just wanted to hear Bei Liangye's thoughts.
Bei Liangye looked at him deeply and did not speak. Turned and went upstairs.
Ruan Wanwan naturally knew his intentions and followed him upstairs, where there was no one else to talk freely.
"My father was anxious about the affairs at the border, and now there is smallpox, which is simply a thousand things."
Bei Liangye rubbed his temples, the busyness of the past few days made him look a lot tired.
"It's great that you have this thought, I just have to wronged you."
Ruan Wanwan shook her head firmly: "Don't be wronged, I also want to do my best."
After the two discussed, Ruan Wanwan quickly took action. The restaurant is also open, and all the guys are gathered together to prepare for the opening of the warehouse and the related matters of grain.
After discussing with Jing Zhaoyin, Ruan Wanwan set up a tent by the city gate, and gave the boiled porridge to the victims outside the city gate every day, guarded by guards, and there was no need to be afraid of chaos.
There were unimaginably many victims outside the city, and Ruan Wanwan brought all the rice in the restaurant, which only lasted for half a month.
In a day or two, all the rice in the restaurant will run out, Ruan Wanwan is worried, she sits in the restaurant, holding the account book and the plan, wondering where to get some silver.
At that moment, the sound of brisk footsteps and a familiar voice sounded outside.
"I can't find you in the palace, and I don't have you in the house, so I know that you must be hiding here."
Ruan Wanwan looked up and saw the fourth princess coming.
The fourth princess was dressed in civilian clothes, and only one girl was brought by her side. She looked like the most ordinary rich girl, she looked around, and her mouth was full of sighs.
"You're a restaurant. It's so bleak! I remember the last time I came over, it was still magnificent. ”
Ruan Wanwan smiled bitterly and shook her head: "In two days, this place may be someone else's."
The fourth princess looked surprised: "Why is this?"
"I'm going to sell this restaurant, exchange it for some silver, and when the smallpox thing passes, I'll buy it back, and then open a business."
"Not really."
The fourth princess said, opened the small bag she carried and took out a thick stack of silver tickets.
"This is me and the Fourth Prince's support for you."
Ruan Wanwan picked up the silver ticket and suddenly widened her eyes in surprise.
"It's not a small amount, you ......"
The fourth princess winked at her and smiled, "What? Are you allowed to do good? Not allowed for us to participate? I came all the way and heard that the people in the city were praising you, saying that you are a good person, and the city is like this, and the victims outside the city must be more grateful to you. ”
Ruan Wanwan looked embarrassed: "It's just that there is too much silver, I'm afraid that my restaurant won't be able to make money for a while, and I don't know when and when I can pay it back to you."
"There's no rush to this."
The fourth princess said, and took out another stack of silver tickets, although it was less than the stack just now, but it was not a small amount.
"This is what the Six Kings entrusted me to bring to you, you also know that he is a person, he has to save face, he heard about your relief to the victims, and he also wanted to help, but he refused to come in person."
"Thank you for me, the Six Kings."
Ruan Wanwan was not polite, holding two stacks of silver tickets, crackling and making a calculation, and said happily: "It's too opportune for you to come, and these silver can support three or four months."
The fourth princess said with a smile: "The emperor is working overtime to develop a prescription in the Imperial Hospital, three months, it should be enough."
Ruan Wanwan quickly called the guys, handed out the silver tickets, and instructed the next step of the grain, and the guys also reported yesterday's incident.
Ruan Wanwan handled it skillfully and competently, and the four princesses who watched it were envious, so they had to take Ruan Wanwan to the city gate to take a look.
The two were about to go out, and the big eunuch next to the emperor came in with a group of people.
"It turns out that the crown princess is here, and the fourth princess is also here."
Ruan Wanwan asked, "Father-in-law is here, but what's the matter?"
"Pass on the emperor's message, reward 1,000 taels of gold to the crown princess, and dial it to the imperial doctor and imperial doctor Li to assist the crown princess to help the victims."
Immediately, two little eunuchs came over with gold, and Ruan Wanwan was inexplicable for a while.
The eunuch seemed to know what Ruan Wanwan was thinking, and explained with a smile: "The crown princess relieved the victims, and the emperor knew that Hou Longxin was happy, so he ordered the servants to bring silver and two imperial doctors to come to support, and there were other rewards, which have been sent to the prince's mansion."
"Concubine Xie Emperor Longen."
It seems that the emperor knows a lot, and even knows that they are about to run out of ammunition and food, so they will not be sent in the snow immediately.
The eunuch exchanged a few more words of greeting, and then left with everyone.
Doctor Xiang and Imperial Doctor Li stepped forward to greet Ruan Wanwan: "The ministers and others greet the crown princess, the crown princess is auspicious."
In addition to the lack of money, what Ruan Wanwan lacks most here is manpower like them.
"You don't have to be polite, two adults, I need your help here, take a step to speak."
With that, Ruan Wanwan took them upstairs and entered a private room upstairs.
When the fourth princess saw this scene, she knew that she couldn't get out today, so she had to stay and help Ruan Wanwan do what she could.