Before dawn, the government officials were beating gongs and going around to publicize the situation.
"Dear neighbors, the prefect of Qi cares about the people and is doing his best to provide disaster relief. He is now distributing gruel in various places under his jurisdiction. You can come to ask for it in person and chat to make up for the hunger. Please note that this is free of charge..."
What? Have you eaten any grains of grain?
This is a great thing!
Why are you still standing there? Go ahead!
The people all danced happily like they were celebrating the New Year. After taking the biggest bowl in the house, they rushed towards the so-called charity point impatiently.
There are even some who use basins to fill bowls. This is not because they are overly greedy, but because they are really hungry.
On the street, strong men were supporting old people, women were holding children, and there were even some crawling forward like Kong Yiji...
In an instant, the bustling crowd woke up the still dark dawn.
According to the initiative of Tan Junyan, the household manager, the porridge distribution area is divided into many points. This will help improve the distribution efficiency and the people will not have to wait so long.
Love for the people is reflected in all kinds of small details.
After understanding Mr. Qi's policy philosophy, Tan Junyan also adjusted his own thinking so as not to deviate.
This is the exemplary role of a family leader.
The ancients said: If a soldier is cowardly, he will be cowardly in the whole group. This saying makes sense. If the upper beam is not straight, how can you expect the lower beam to be straight?
Back to business.
Disaster relief has officially begun.
Under the gleaming light of the fire, Mr. Qi, the prefect of Qiongzhou, was holding a large iron spoon and personally scooping out the gruel in the large vat.
He personally went to the front line and led by example. He not only understood the people's sentiments, but also played a great supervisory role.
The deterrent effect is still very obvious.
Even the prefect has become an old scalper. Who among the officials under his command dares to complain and complain about being tired?
Qi Yu's face was full of kindness and warmth. While he was ladling the porridge, he asked the clerk around him to translate to the people in Fujian: "Master Qi said that after a while, everyone will have rice to eat.
Well, it’s the same as this porridge, it’s free and free.”
"Master Qi is such a good official..."
"I finally have hope for the day..."
Seeing the simple smiles of the people and their renewed expectations for life, Qi Yu felt extremely satisfied.
Li Shiqi said: Food is the most important thing for people!
The connotation of this ancient saying is most vividly demonstrated at this time. It can be seen that the people's thoughts are not complicated. They only care about what is in their bowls.
When a country has great righteousness or when it is in trouble, they are indifferent even if they can understand it. Does this have anything to do with them?
As long as they have enough food and light labor, the emperor will be a good emperor and officials will be good officials, and they will live their own normal lives.
Otherwise, they will be forced to choose other ways to survive and get out of trouble. For example, go to the land of Qiongnan to join the banquet.
Qi Yu watched and appreciated it secretly, and finally said with emotion: Our Chinese people are the easiest people to satisfy in the world. Their requirements are very low. As long as you treat them a little better, they will burst into tears of satisfaction.
Full eyes.
With such good people, if you still can't achieve political achievements, you might as well just hit the wall.
…
After working hard all morning, Qi Yu was so tired that his back ached and his legs cramped.
However, he was in pain and happy.
Is there anything more gratifying than being able to restore the hearts and minds of the people that are about to be lost?
"You're a little bit dissatisfied with this, well, I'm going to give you some more..."
"Don't worry, don't worry, everyone has it..."
By the time the sun rose in the southeast corner, Qi Yu was so tired that he couldn't straighten his back, and the movements of scooping porridge in his hands gradually slowed down.
The onlookers were deeply moved. After wiping away their tears, they quickly snatched the big iron spoon from Mr. Qi's hand and took up the task of serving porridge.
After getting some free time, Qi Yu couldn't help but stretch his stiff waist, and then he leaned against the pile of firewood on the side of the road. Before he knew it, he fell asleep.
If you look closely, on his face, apart from being sleepy and tired, there is also a deep smile.
At this time, an old woman in ragged clothes staggered over. She bowed first, then hurriedly pulled off the tattered blanket from her body, and gently covered Magistrate Qi's body.
…
I don't know how much time passed before Huang Fei's sudden soft call woke up Qi Yu's ears.
"Sir, wake up, wake up quickly..."
"oh……"
Qi Yu opened his sleepy eyes and saw Huang Fei holding a greeting card and calling him softly.
After calming down, he couldn't help but look towards the soup kitchen, only to see that the people had already dispersed.
When Huang Fei saw him waking up, he hurriedly said, "Sir, is there someone here to pay homage?"
"who?"
"It's Gao Zhongde who is guarding the army. He has been waiting for you in the government office for a long time."
Government troops? Guard?
No, didn't they follow Governor Lu's order to go to Qiongnan to suppress the banquet?
Ahem, look at my memory, I finally remembered it.
The fact is that their clearing operations failed twice in a row, and they finally had to retreat for rest and recuperation.
"Sir, do you want to see me?"
"certainly!"
How could he not do it? He still expected them to help him eliminate the bandits and restore peace to Qiongzhou!
Qi Yu quickly stood up, pulled the weeds off his body, and prepared to ride back home.
But Huang Fei stopped him and said, "Sir, don't worry, I still have something to say."
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Do you remember that foreign priest Harry? I happen to have information about him."
Harry?
Isn't he busy educating the Japanese pirate prisoners? This is the territory of Qiongzhou, how can there be any news about him?
Regarding Qi Yu's question, Huang Fei gave an explanation. He said: "According to the news brought back by Leng Qingfei Ge, Harry is currently leading 5,000 Japanese pirates who have successfully massed to open up wasteland somewhere in Guangdong Prefecture.
Well. It is said that Governor Lu once made a promise that as long as the wasteland is reclaimed, he will give them free food."
What?
Harry, the magician, has actually become a beggar begging for food?
Why?
Understood……
Not to mention anything else, just eating for the five thousand captives under his command was a huge expense. How could he feed them if he didn't try to earn some rice and flour?
Doesn’t the imperial court allocate food?
For now, absolutely not!
The people of Qiongzhou were still starving there. How could the imperial court distribute its own food to foreigners?
It would be impossible for the stingy Minister of the Ministry of Finance to do such a generous thing.
But in this case, Harry had to go around to pick up jobs and try to provide food and clothing for the prisoners.
At this time, Mr. Harbin was no longer a simple godfather, but more like a contractor who traveled around the world doing odd jobs.
At the same time, Qi Yu was puzzled again, how did Leng Qing and Harry get involved?
Didn't she go to find out about King Yong?
In this regard, Huang Fei solemnly explained: "Leng Qing said that it was King Yong who was trying to win over Harry, and she happened to bump into her, so he sent a message to let you know. Everyone in the capital knows about your relationship with Harry.
It's relatively close. Perhaps Leng Qing sent the message to you out of this consideration."
What?
King Yong is trying to win over Harry?
This is not a good phenomenon~~
In my own impression, Harry is not a person who holds a position. As long as you give him actual benefits, he will treat you as a guest.
Especially now, for Harry, if he has milk, he is his mother, and when he sees money, he calls him daddy, otherwise, he would not take the initiative to become a foreman.
Well, I have to think of a way to stop it.
Therefore, Qi Yu said seriously: "In my opinion, Harry must not be allowed to seek refuge with King Yong, otherwise, his Japanese pirates will cause trouble!"
"Too."
However, at this moment, Qi Yu could not think of an effective solution, so he said: "Let me think about this matter again. For now, let's go see Gao Shouwei first."
"You make up your mind on this matter, I have no objection."
"..."
Then, the two of them rode their horses and whipped their whips, heading straight to the government office.
When he arrived at the entrance of the reception hall, Qi Yu slowed down slightly and looked into the hall.
However, he saw a middle-aged general wearing armor sitting in the seat of the companion. He had a beard and cheeks, and his leopard eyes were wide, and he looked very powerful.
"I've met Mr. Qi!" Gao Zhongde, who was in the fifth rank, took the lead in cupping his fists and saluting, and said.
Qi Yu hurriedly cupped his hands and replied: "Qi is busy with disaster relief and has kept General Gao waiting here for a long time. Please take a seat quickly!"
"Thank you!"
When the guests arrived, the old cook Shen quickly served tea, then closed the door and went out.