Is there really only one way to open a warehouse and release grain? Bao Qing knew that in this Song Dynasty, the granary was an armament material, and it was a big crime to open the warehouse without authorization.

"Lieutenant Bao, did you really escort my family to the city gate? I'm going to go back and have a look. Master Qin asked.

"Take him to the city gate!" Bao Qing said.

"Huh? Forget it, what do you want, Lieutenant Bao. I just did it. ”

Bao Qing thought about it for a long time, but still didn't make a decision. Bao Liuwen and Zhu Daniu looked anxious.

"Oh no! Lieutenant Bao County, I'm afraid that the embankment of the Nanqi River is about to burst again. A catcher rushed in and said.

"What? Burst? Bao Qing was shocked, what was he afraid of.

"What's the panic, if the embankment breaks, the embankment will burst. Anyway, it can't be flooded in the city, and there was only one section of the embankment in previous years, and it is estimated that this year it will still be that section. Master Qin said with a frown.

When Bao Qing heard this, his brows furrowed, and he suddenly thought about it. He beckoned Bao Liuwen to come over and quietly asked how far away the granary of Changchang County was from the embankment of the Nanqi River. The answer he got made Bao Qing very happy, it was actually in the east of the city, very close to the embankment. It is estimated that it was built so close for the convenience of water transportation.

"Brother Bao, what are you asking for? That section of the embankment has the wharf of the Li family, which is very strong, and it has never broken the embankment in previous years, so the granary is in the way at all. Bao Liuwen looked at Bao Qing suspiciously.

Bao Qing shook his head, grabbed the drenched messenger quickly, and said, "Breaking the embankment? That's a big deal. Why don't you go and explore again, and see if there is a possibility of the embankment breaking on the east side of the city? ”

"My lord, I'm talking about the section of the south of the city that bursts the embankment every year." The catcher quickly bowed and said.

"If you want to go, go and have a look in the east of the city. If you don't find out, in case the embankment breaks there, I'll ask you. Bao Qing shouted.

The officials of all sizes below heard the rumors and talked about it, and the master of Qin kept talking about his wife and children.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Lord Bao is in poor health, and he ordered me to temporarily take care of everything in the county government. I have his warrant here, look. Bao Qing asked Bao Liuwen to hand the warrant to everyone, and everyone was still suspicious when they saw that the daughter of Bao Zhi County was present.

"Inviting the big guy over today is for disaster relief. As you can see, there are disaster victims inside and outside the city, and we are all officials of Changchang County, and we have the responsibility to protect the people. Bao Qing said.

"Lieutenant Bao, you have to take care of yourself, don't pull us. If you kidnap us, we won't care about you, and let our wives and children go back, otherwise Bao Zhixian will not be able to withstand this matter. Do you know that my family is close to Xia Tuiguan of the state government. An official interjected.

"Who is he?" Bao Qing asked Qian to catch his head.

"County Gongcao, in charge of grain affairs."

"Big Bull, you go and smash his mouth." Bao Qing said.

The big cow was anxious to wait for the city gate to open, and went back to pick up his father and mother. Seeing that he was talking endlessly, he rushed directly to Na Gongcao's side, and went up to beat him violently.

I could only hear the sound of crackling, and the Gongcao's mouth had already been broken and bleeding, and he fell to the ground and howled incessantly. The officials on the side were silent when they saw this, and they didn't dare to make a sound. That Master Qin closed his mouth even more, and he didn't even dare to mumble.

"Come, surround all the atrium, all the archers draw their bows and arrows, and if there is any more noise, shoot me to death. Let me tell you, today, the disaster relief matter is in charge of Lao Tzu, if I don't feel good, don't think about it. Bao Qing roared.

Bao Qing saw that the big and small officials were silent, and knew that his threat was working. So he said lightly: "Let's discuss things first, and see how many people are affected right now, I mean we have to let this disaster people live." And I will open the gates. ”

"Huh? No, never? Master Qin hurriedly interjected, but as soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it, and looked at Gong Cao, who fell to the ground and kept humming, and suddenly became dumb.

"Say!"

Seeing that Bao Qing was not angry, Master Qin continued: "Most of the victims in the city are within the jurisdiction of the county, and it is beyond reproach to hide in the city. It's just that most of the people outside are victims of disasters in other counties, and we have been waiting for treatment to no avail, wasting rations in vain. ”

"Ridiculous, saving a life is better than creating a seventh-level floating slaughter, this truth is not said in the sage books. In the large and small temples in this county, I have not seen you worship less. I tell you, you are all saved! No one is missing! ”

"But, Lieutenant Bao, there's no food!"

Bao Qing didn't pay attention to Master Qin, and said directly: "Now assign tasks, and all kinds of supply scheduling are in charge of Master Qin, and ask him for what he wants." You are all in your place, and I will send a catcher to follow you and protect you. Your wives and children have been brought to the yamen, and soldiers will be left here for protection. ”

"Ahh But I don't have any food! Master Qin said aggrievedly.

Bao Qing glared at Master Qin, and he hurriedly stopped his mouth in fright, and continued: "The city gate will be opened later, and military control will be implemented." Porridge shacks and camping were set up two miles outside the city, and the victims of the disaster in the city were moved outside the city, and all the victims of the disaster were registered, and later reported to the imperial court. Send people to collect the corpses outside the city, and send medical officers to treat the sick and prevent the plague. In the end, children and women were brought to the city and resettled. The security of the city and around the city is the responsibility of me and Qian Zhutou. ”

When all the officials heard this, they were all surprised, but they didn't expect this county lieutenant to handle government affairs and return the way.

What is lacking now is money and food, but Bao Qing has been clubbing and not speaking, and everyone is bowing their heads and silent.

After about a cup of tea, the catcher who had reported that the south of the city might be bursting the embankment was coming back soon, Bao Qing didn't wait for him to enter the hall, he rushed out directly, and asked loudly: "How is the embankment in the east of the city?" ”

The catcher ran out of breath, wiped a handful of rain from his face, and said, "My lord, Chengdong is fine!" I've been to see it. It's true. ”

Seeing this, Bao Qing stepped forward and shouted, "Let's be clear, what's wrong with Chengdong?" Is it possible that the embankment is about to burst! ”

The catcher was a little surprised when he heard this, as if the rain was too loud, and he didn't hear it clearly, so he repeated it again and said, "My lord, the east of the city should not burst the embankment!" It's Seongnam! ”

Bao Qing glared at the fast catcher fiercely, and secretly scolded this stupid pig in his heart. Seeing that Bao Qing seemed to be angry, Na Kuai quickly got up and said tremblingly: "My lord, I seem to have seen it wrong just now, it seems that the east of the city is about to burst the embankment." ”

Finally enlightened? Bao Qing scolded and whispered: "Go to the hall and shout loudly, let you be a head catcher at the end of the year!" ”

Na Catcher was not very happy when he heard this, so he ran to the hall and cried in front of everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid that something big will happen, and the east of the city will soon burst the embankment this year, and I have seen a big crack in the embankment." That's good! Master Bao, it's useless for you to kick me! How dare I hide such a big thing, I still have to say it to all my adults. ”

Bao Qing was secretly happy in his heart, this kid has changed so fast, and he really acts like that.

Bao Qing pretended to have a sinking face and said: "The east of the city is going to break the embankment, and we have nothing to do but organize people to repair it." Forget it, let's talk about the victims. ”

"I can't! Lieutenant Bao, you may not be in office for a long time, so I don't know. The east of the city is where the granary of the county is located, and if it is flooded, we will lose our heads! Master Qin was shocked when he heard this, "We can't make a decision on this matter, so we should report it to the county magistrate." ”

"I said, I'm in charge now, how many times do you want me to talk to you?" Bao Qing looked displeased.

"This, Lieutenant Bao, don't get me wrong, I'm doing this for your own good, what happens to the granary......"

"If something happened, it was discussed by the officials of our county, and if there was really something, we would cut off the head together." Bao Qing said.

As soon as Bao Qing's words came out, there was a lot of discussion below, and not many people dared to be vague about matters related to their own heads.

Master Qin scolded secretly, this surnamed Bao wants to pull us into the water together.

"Since the granary is in danger of being flooded, what do you do with it, let's discuss it quickly." Bao Qing said.

"Do you want to move the food for now?" It was proposed.

"No, just open a position, something went wrong. Who bears the responsibility! ”

Bao Qing saw this discussion and came and went, but I was afraid that there would be no result at night. I couldn't help but feel anxious, so I shouted: "Those who do not approve of the transfer of food stand aside." I'll see how many there are. ”

As soon as these words came out, many officials slowly stood aside, and some followed.

Bao Qing smiled and said to Master Qin: "Look at it, this is not solved, if the granary is flooded, these people will be arrested and questioned, because they do not approve of the transfer of grain." ”

The officials who stood aside were so surprised when they heard Bao Qing say this that they were so frightened that they all ran back to their original positions. Some even said to Bao Qing: "Obey the will of the county lieutenant, and I am willing to advance and retreat with the adults!" ”

Bao Qing felt that the time was tight and didn't want to delay, so he said categorically: "Immediately transfer the grain, escort all the food to the yamen, and hand it over to the Qin master to take care of." Okay, now everyone is in place, and quickly organize the resettlement of the victims. ”

"Lieutenant Bao, how do I take care of the grain, and you asked me to dispatch money and grain earlier, where can I have food to dispatch." Master Qin asked as if aggrieved.

"Why don't you have food? Isn't it a moment when grain arrives at the yamen? Bao Qing said with a smile.