Text Chapter 391 Porridge rescues
Shen Feng didn't expect Shentu Yuanwu to have such a big reaction, and he was stunned for a moment.
"Did you find a stock of grain there?" said Shen Tu Yuanwu alertly, "It's not that I'm ruthless! But have you thought about it, once you start to give porridge, you can't stop until the enemy army has withdrawn."
Even if you find a large amount of food, it will be enough for the whole city to eat?
What's more, the most critical issue now is that even if it is protected, it must first ensure that the soldiers are not starved to death. Otherwise, the soldiers will be hungry and will not only have no combat effectiveness, but will still cause a mutiny, or surrender to the enemy. At that time, none of us will want to live!"
Shentu Yuanwu didn't care about his sweaty image, stared at Shen Feng deadly, and said very seriously.
Actually, Shen Feng really hadn't thought about this, it seems that everyone's position is different, and the issues they consider are really different. In Shen Feng's opinion, the people are pitiful, so they should be rescued.
But from Shentu Yuanwu's point of view, even if the people are saved, the soldiers are hungry and mutiny, once someone opens the city gate, it will not only be a matter of food and clothing for the people, maybe the entire Dragon City will be slaughtered by the other party!
If that's the case, it's really better to save the soldiers' stomachs first, so that the other party can't break down the dragon city. In this way, there will be more people who will survive.
As for the secret grain storage that Shentu Yuanwu talked about, Shen Feng didn't think about it. And the other day I let the little mouse search around. It's just that so far, none of the hairs have been found.
"My lord, this is not the place to talk, if those people find out, then none of us will be able to escape. Bian Ning reminded beside him.
"Let's go, find a shady place!" said Shentu Yuanwu.
"No! I saw it all when I came, and unless it is particularly remote, all shady places are full of hungry people begging. Shen Feng hurriedly persuaded.
Shentu Yuanwu looked at the scorching sunlight in the sky, "Why don't we go and see the stored grain you found?"
"It's not what you think! I think it's best to go to the City Lord's Mansion, and after we settle this matter, we can give orders at any time. The situation outside is much worse than here. Shen Feng said.
"This ...... Alright!"
After Shentu Yuanwu listened to Shen Feng's suggestion, he frowned for a long time, looking really unwilling. However, in the end, he listened to Shen Feng's dissuasion.
Bian Ning was in front, leading the two of them to avoid the hungry people around the City Lord's Mansion and came to the woods planted next to them. Then, he stopped in front of a small and inconspicuous tree.
I saw Bian Ning look around vigilantly, after making sure that there was no one. Squatted down and rolled over a few times on the dirt floor next to the roots of the small tree. Then he pulled out a round iron ring, looked around again to make sure it was safe, and lifted the ring up with a bang.
Then, a round black hole appeared in front of everyone.
"Lord Cheng descended first, then Lord Shen followed, and I stayed at the end to finish. Try to be as fast as you can!" said Bian Ning, who was in charge of the guard.
After finishing speaking, he suddenly remembered something, and said to Shen Feng: "It is estimated that it is a little dark just now, you should pay more attention to yourself." ”
Since Shentu Yuanwu was leading the team in front, Shen Feng naturally had nothing to worry about. However, at this time, he understood that it was estimated that the reason why Shentu Yuanwu was frowning just now was that he didn't want to drill around in such a narrow hole. After all, he is the lord of a city, and being forced to this by his own people is a very humiliating thing in any case.
Shen Feng followed behind Shentu Yuanwu, and after going down to the cave, Shentu Yuanwu stood there and groped for a while before he lit the fire. Under the light of the fire fold, he snaked forward with his body bent forward.
Shentu Yuanwu was in a bad mood, so he had no interest in speaking.
Shen Feng, on the other hand, took advantage of the firelight to look at the environment inside the cave curiously, "Since you dug it, why don't you make it bigger?
"There's a big one, but it's too much trouble from there, and it's the closest here!" Shentu Yuanwu responded.
The three of them walked around for about ten minutes. Only then did I arrive at the City Lord's Mansion. However, the hole on this side is obviously much larger than the outside. When exiting the cave, it can even accommodate two people standing side by side.
After washing, the three of them took their seats in the council chamber.
"Tell me what you think!" asked Shentu Yuanwu.
"I have a way to get a batch of food, as for what way, this is my secret, don't ask, I won't say. You just need to know that I'm doing my best to see Dragon City, and there is no malice. The purpose of my visit today is to operate this in my own name. To put it simply, I just want to use the food I got to change my reputation for a good name!"
Shen Feng didn't say anything long-winded, and directly said his thoughts. In fact, in this matter, whether Shentu Yuanwu agrees or not, he will operate it. However, he still thinks that it is best to reach an agreement with the official, after all, if this matter is operated, the manpower aspect is a big problem.
It is impossible to set up a soup kitchen in the entire city of Jianlong. If that were the case, the safety of both oneself and the people would not be guaranteed.
If you buy some people yourself or hire some people to set up stalls, its deterrent effect is obviously not as strong as that of the military. People, after all, there are good and bad, in case one is not careful, causing conflict, it will not be good for anyone.
"It's as simple as that, don't beat around the bush, just tell your thoughts!" Shentu Yuanwu was a little unconvinced.
"Hehe!" Shen Feng smiled, it seemed that Jiang was still old and spicy, and he immediately saw that he had other intentions.
"My food is not easy to come by, and I plan to divide it into three parts, one for the military at a low price, one for the rich at a high price, and one for free to give to the people. ”
"And the price?" Shentu Yuanwu asked the question he was worried about.
"The price is two percent higher than the usual price of grain! But I have one condition, that is, no one can hoard it. Otherwise, no matter how much I get, it won't be enough for those black-hearted traders to hoard. What do you think?"
Shentu Yuanwu was silent, he sat there with a frown, his fingers kept knocking on the table, as if he was thinking seriously. After a while, he asked, "How long can you hold out this way?"
Shen Feng wasn't too sure about this question, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "My lord, I really can't guarantee this, but ten days and a half months is still okay for now."
In addition, if we want to break this situation, we have to cooperate with other methods.
For example, we will send people to find out where the enemy's food and grass are, and if there is a problem with their food and grass, they will also be defeated without a fight......"
The two of them sat there, discussing one by one, and during this time, Bian Ning changed the tea for the two of them four times.
It wasn't until the sun turned west that things finally settled.
After all, it is a life-saving thing, so neither of them delays. Shentu Yuanwu asked Bian Ning to go out and tell the hungry people and talented people who were blocking the door.
Shen Feng, the leader of the think tank, after unremitting efforts these days, finally got a large amount of food. And in the evening, he will give porridge to the people of the whole city.
Before everyone could understand what was going on, the orders from the City Lord's Mansion were quickly sent.
Subsequently, many people were sent around to post notices and publicize speeches, and after praising Shen Feng's efforts and kindness, he also called on everyone to stay calm and restrain their emotions first.
lest Lord Shen's good deed be destroyed by those who have evil intentions.
For this reason, the city lord's order also specially emphasized that this is a major matter of human life, and the city lord's mansion and the army will follow and supervise the whole process. Anyone found guilty of ill intentions shall be summarily executed.
While Shentu Yuanwu was busy with these things, Shen Feng rode back to the inn on the fast horse of the City Lord's Mansion. As quickly as possible, use the grain card purchased in the store to exchange for a batch of grain.
Then let the big bolt and the surprised An Jingye and Mei Ruoliu and others be packed into small bags ranging from one to two catties. It was distributed to the soup kitchens and the soldiers who came to receive the food.
Regarding the military's assistance, Shentu Yuanwu once again chose Qiu Dahai to be in charge of the matter according to Shen Feng's opinion.
After Qiu Dahai came over, Shen Feng explained some precautions to him. to let him out.
Around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the porridge boiling action at the various soup kitchens had begun. Watching a large cauldron simply propped up on the side of the road, under the care of a few soldiers, boiling water to boil porridge.
The people around them all stared at the cauldron and kept swallowing dry saliva.
However, deep in his heart, he has firmly imprinted Shen Dashan in the depths of his soul.
"Mother, if you hold on a little longer, Lord Shen will come to our rescue. Now that the porridge is boiled, you smell it, isn't it fragrant? When the time comes, let's drink a big bowl by ourselves, hehe, I guess I'll be supported!"
"Niu'er! We'll have porridge to drink in a while! We don't have to go hungry anymore, tonight, you won't be so hungry that you can't sleep!"
"Stone, you have to remember the great kindness of Shen Dashan, who saved the lives of our whole family! When you grow up, you have to be like Lord Shen and be a good person with ability......"
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With the rice grains tumbling in the cauldron, the entire sky above the Dragon City was filled with the fragrance of rice. The people who were already hungry even had red eyes, and if it weren't for the soldiers guarding them, they would have robbed them a long time ago!
"Boom Boom ......"
Just as the rice porridge was about to be boiled, the soldiers in charge of the guards picked up the gong and struck it. When everyone's eyes are on them.
Only then did the soldier straighten up with satisfaction and shouted at the top of his voice: "From now on, consciously divide into five rows, and then prepare your own dishes and chopsticks and put them in front of you."
In a few moments, each of us will carry this wooden bucket and put rice porridge into your bowl one by one.
Lord Shen said that everyone has a share of this porridge, so let everyone not grab it.
In addition, it is hot now, and it is easy to burn, so when everyone drinks, they are also slow. For those who robbed other people's rice porridge, Lord Shen also said, kill them on the spot!"