"You. Come here. ”

"Official...... The official ......"

"There are a few people in the family. A few were afflicted. A few arrived in the capital. ”

"Back to ...... Back to the words of the official. There are five people in the family. There was a disaster. No one had an accident. All...... It's all here. ”

"Hmm. Take this. Go over there and line up. ”

"Official...... Official, sir. This...... This can ...... How much can you take. ”

"Why are you talking so much nonsense. I don't see anyone in the back. Go and get in line. Enough for your family. ”

"Yes, yes. Thank...... Mr. Xie. ”

"Get out of here. Don't delay. Next. ”

"The official ......"

This is outside the southern gate of the capital. Yesterday, the document of the Huanghuai flood was reported. However, it only remembers the recitals of Henan and Nanzhili. Now. That's not the case anymore. In fact, these are not the only two places that have suffered. It's just that it's more serious there. And like the territory of Shandong. Some rivers have also burst their banks. Although it looks like it now. The situation is also more serious. But in general. It is not as urgent as Henan and Nanzhili. So today. This document was accompanied by the refugees to the capital.

Refugees affected by the disaster. There are also quite a few people. Some people rushed directly to Jinan Mansion. Those closer to the north went straight north. Of course. There are many reasons for this. After all, this has been the case before. Not much, though. But there were. But every time. After going to Jinan Mansion. The local governor has shirked for half a day several times. It just doesn't open a warehouse to release grain. Relief for the people. I have to wait until the documents of the court come down.

All the way. Hejian Mansion, Zhending Mansion, Baoding Mansion. None of these refugees stayed. Instead, he went straight to the capital. There's a reason for that, too. Although said. The capital is the place where the Son of Heaven is. Naturally, it is impossible for these refugees to enter the city easily. lest they disturb the peace. It's not about looking down on people. It's just that the experience of thousands of years tells the rulers. This man is only gathered at once. It's bound to cause trouble.

But. It's also because it's in the capital. So there are benefits too. When the Emperor learned that there were refugees outside the city. I will definitely immediately order the opening of the warehouse and the release of grain to help them. Even. At a time when the emperor did not know. The officials of the dynasty have already made a decision. After all, the capital is important. Both inside and outside the city. Chaos must not be allowed. Even if it's heavily guarded. But when the mess is together. Even if the army came to suppress it. These are just ordinary innocent people.

It's hard to say, though. But the flooded people were not far away. None of the state capitals along the way remained. But he wanted to go to the capital by fate. This situation is in some ways. It is also a kind of trust in the emperor and the imperial court. If you ignore this trust. How will the country be governed in the future?

In a word. Everyone understands this. So. As long as a people who have suffered calamity come to the capital. Then there will definitely be something to eat. Although it may not be able to fill the stomach. But you will never starve to death. In addition, the yamen assisted from the side. There were even armies watching from the sidelines. Chaos is also rare. Even if there were, the person who took the lead in the trouble would be immediately revealed. Push things down.

Of course. It's not just the yamen who open warehouses and release grain. Or rather. Only the yamen can use the words "open a warehouse and release grain". There are a lot of others too. Some are large families. Those who do business or have a solid family. Some are officials of the DPRK and China. Of course. This is in the minority. After all, there are not too many officials in the court. If a lot of things burst out at this time. Isn't it a self-confession? Do you say that your hands and feet are not clean?

Of course. Nor will the imperial court pay for it in vain for those who voluntarily contribute to the relief of the victims. But. In the past, most of the documents were issued. to show their merits. Honestly. That's the thing on the face. It's not a tangible benefit. Maybe a few hundred years from now. It can be worth a lot of money. But now it's nothing.

But. It was a feudal era dominated by imperial power. For businessmen who are always at the bottom of society. Face is the most important thing. They won't miss a chance to put a splendor on their face.

Besides. The Ming Dynasty except for maritime merchants. For ordinary merchants, there is never a tax. These are businessmen who take a great advantage. It is also necessary to touch one's own conscience to do things. Of course. There is no shortage of that kind of slamming the door to the extreme. A man with a black heart. But in general. That's a minority.

Zhang Fan is now outside the South City Gate. Saying. Zhang Fan received those rewards from Longqing back then. It's not a worry, though. But I want to spend all that money. I'm afraid it will have to go through the joint efforts of several generations. And the Zhao family has never valued these things. Enough is enough. The others she also took out to help the poor. on this. Zhang Fan naturally had no reason to object.

Of course. Zhao didn't even read a book. I also understand a lot of truths. Too much is one of them. Outside the South City Gate. There is a soup kitchen place placed by the Zhang family all year round. But it's never too much.

Now. Refugees flock here. After Zhao learned the news. You have to come in person. So. Now Zhang Fan is also here.

I saw my mother dressed in ordinary clothes. With a smile on his face, he personally served porridge and rice. Zhang Fan was a little unhappy in his heart. It's not that he looks down on people. It's just that he thinks this kind of thing. There was no need for my mother to come in person. Besides. My mother was not more than forty years old. But after all, it is not as strong as a young person. It's also a lot slower. But Zhang Fan didn't dare to persuade him. Tried it a few times before. After all glared back. He won't touch the mold.

There is also Ru Xue on the side. It's just that she didn't do anything. It's not that she's hypocritical. There's really nothing she can do. And Zhao also commanded. Tell her not to do anything. Zhang Fan also persuaded her to go back many times. But Ru Xue never said she didn't want to. Just smiled back at Zhang Fan. See that expression. Zhang Fan didn't have any words. Seemingly. The fine tradition of the Zhao family. The Zhang family will have someone to inherit in the future. Coincidentally. Both women are considered outsiders.

Luo Ling'er is now about to give birth. That is to say that to be born is to be born. It's possible at any time. She suffered even in the ground. Nature is impossible to come. And Yingyue and Zhaoxue are two. But it didn't come. Their reason was to go to the temple to pray for the blessings of the affected people.

on this. Zhang Fan was quite skeptical. He was sure though. The two of them must have gone to the temple to offer incense. But it's incense. Give some sesame oil money. Listen to the old monk and God babble a few words. It didn't take an hour. Where will the two of them go after that. Zhang Fan can think of it with his toes.

And now. Zhang Fan was worried. It's not that I'm worrying about Yingyue and Zhaoxue. It's something that is going up this morning.

Anyway, these refugees are early this morning. No. It should be said that it is in the dark. The time has come. Now the Zhao family got up very early. Earlier than Zhang Fan, who was going to the early dynasty. As soon as she heard the news. After instructing the people to bring money and buy food. Tianhai went out before dawn.

on this. Zhang Fan was helpless. There is no way. After all, he still has to go to the court. ordered Liang Chao to send someone to protect him.

But when it came to the top. I don't know who is so well-informed. I even told this story. After leaving. Whether it is Ge Shouli, Zhang Juzheng, or Feng Bao. Or even sitting on the throne. Zhu Yijun, who used to keep his mouth shut and didn't speak, spoke. Praise Zhao again and again.

All of a sudden. A few of the most important ones in the court. And people on either side of the camp spoke. Even the emperor spoke. There is no reason why the ministers below should not speak?

Thereupon. One by one, they stood up and praised Zhao. It's also because there's really nothing going on these days. Pan Ji tamed which side. There was no response. The court has long been prepared. But there's nothing to do right now. Over there in Shandong. Although there are quite a few refugees coming. However, the actual damage was not serious. The imperial court has also prepared people for a long time.

Thereupon. That's the scene.

And Zhang Fan stood inside. I didn't dare to move. It's embarrassing. Although it's about his mother. But Zhang Fan felt. It was as if all eyes were on themselves.

Thinking about these. Zhang Fan couldn't help but feel a headache.

"Xianggong." At this time. Ru Xue's voice came. I saw her pointing to the official. Asked. "That's what's going on."

Over there. Still methodically distributing food. Although the order is there. But the speed is also extremely slow. A lot walked all day. Hungry people can't wait. They all ran to the side.

Zhang Fan saw that. I don't know what to say. In the end, he had to say: "That is the result of discussions between the DPRK and China." ”

Fart. What is in the middle of the court. That was Feng Bao's plan. He demanded so. The reason is that there were no rules for the previous volume increase. People are in a mess. Prone to accidents. Ridiculously. Zhu Yijun, who didn't understand anything, actually agreed. And there is nothing to say below.

The situation is even worse. Feng Bao asked for inspections one by one. In case someone impersonates more than one person. The result is slower. That's all it has to say now. It's a lot faster, too. But it's still very slow.

Outcome. Here you can feed hundreds of people in an hour. And it would be good for the government to send a hundred people to receive food in an hour.

on this. Zhang Fan also had no choice. Although Feng Bao's idea is very jerky. But now that the imperial court has passed. Then it can only be executed.

And Ru Xue. Listen to what Zhang Fan said. I wanted to refute it. But when he saw Zhang Fan's face, his face was full of helplessness. I know there's something else going on. I won't bother with it anymore.

Originally. Zhang Fan planned to accompany his mother. Let her be here alone, after all. He wasn't at ease. When I went to court. I've been worried.

But when he received a secret report. I had to leave.