If Zhao Luoyang had said this before, not many people would have taken it seriously, but it is different now.
When Zhao Luoyang was talking about how to divide the rewards, Mrs. Yang was not idle. She seized the opportunity to tell everyone that it was her granddaughter's idea to calculate the credit points.
Now everyone knows that the Zhao girl has studied and is now married to Mr. Song, so she cannot be regarded as an ordinary girl.
"Sister Luo," Old Mrs. Yang said, "What did you find out?"
This is what everyone wants to ask, and Mrs. Yang asked it for everyone.
Zhao Luoyang said: "When I went to Qianjia Village at the foot of the mountain, I met Grandma Qian in the village. Grandma Qian told me that the road ahead was not easy and it might not be easy to get water. If there was another drought,
It may not be easy to get out smoothly."
As soon as Zhao Luoyang finished speaking, everyone immediately started talking in low voices. If there was really no water to drink, wouldn't everyone have to die on the road? This news was too scary.
"Actually, this may not necessarily happen," Zhao Luoyang said. "Qian A'nai is just a reminder. As for whether there will be a drought, no one can predict it."
"At the beginning, I didn't think about whether I should tell everyone that I didn't have accurate information. If I said it, it would make everyone worried in vain. But after thinking about it, I felt that I had to say this because it was difficult to get water.
In fact, it’s the same for us.”
Zhao Luoyang's words made people listen to them without even realizing it.
Zhao Luoyang said: "Because you may encounter various things as you move forward, like being targeted by bandits this time. No one can think of it in advance."
Yes, everyone nodded. Who would have thought that there were bandits on this road? If they had known earlier, wouldn't they have avoided it?
Zhao Luoyang continued: "Even if there is no drought ahead, there may be something else waiting for us. If we don't make preparations, what do you think will be the result?"
"Just like this time, if the bandits are not discovered in advance, everyone may be harmed by the bandits, so I feel that I can no longer bury my head and move forward."
"We cannot expect to be rescued by the government office every time. In other words, we cannot place our hopes on others. At a critical moment, we have to rely on ourselves."
Zhao Luoyang's words were pertinent, and everyone felt deeply that when they encountered bandits this time, if the men hadn't blocked the bandits by relying on the mountain stream, they wouldn't have been able to wait for the Yamen to arrive.
Don’t you just rely on yourself?
It was only through his own narrow escape that he received the money given by the court.
Those who have faced bandits and received rewards have a deep understanding of this saying.
Zhao Luoyang continued: "And among us, there are many old, weak, women and children, and many of us cannot stand the hardship."
After Zhao Luoyang said this, more people in the crowd nodded. They were all relocated one by one. Who doesn’t have an old or young child at home?
"I've thought of a way, let's see if it's feasible," Zhao Luoyang said. "Every day, let three or four people with fast legs and feet go forward first to inquire about the news, and mark the road along the way. If there is nothing ahead, we will mark it every two miles.
Place a mark somewhere so that when everyone sees the mark, they can move forward with confidence.”
"If the road ahead is blocked and a detour is needed, someone can explore the route in advance and find out earlier, so everyone will have less to run around."
"The person who leaves first moves quickly and has no ties. Moreover, if three or four of us are together, even if we are in danger, we will have a chance to escape."
"In this way, we take turns to explore the route and send back the news in time, so that the others can adapt accordingly."
"Of course, every night, the explorers gather together the information they gathered during the day, and everyone discusses the direction of travel the next day."
After Zhao Luoyang said this, he left everyone with time to think.
Pathfinders have a lot to do, including gathering information and placing markers. It is best to help everyone find where to set foot every day. But it will also save everyone effort and avoid many dangers.
Niu Daochang spoke first: "I think Sister Luo is right. Maybe at the beginning, everyone doesn't know how to find a way, but as long as you do everything, you can do better and better."
"We all gather together to take care of each other, isn't it? The person who explores the road doesn't need to take anything, everyone helps him carry it, and everyone in his family also helps take care of him. There are so many households.
, I won’t be too tired if I go exploring every day.”
Zhao Luoyang said: "If we had not passed by the bandits, this road might not have worked. After all, we are not familiar with each other and no one can trust anyone. But it is different now. When the bandits came, no one was left behind.
Who can make it through this journey together?"
Mr. Song's beard curled up, and the little fox said these last words. Everyone's face was bright. Even if some people were timid before, they are now encouraged. It makes people feel that as long as they support each other, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
"I also think this method is very good," Zhang Dianli came over with help, "I still have three government servants, and I will go out with one of them every day to explore the road together."
Zhang Dianli paused for a moment after speaking: "If anyone has other ideas, please bring them up now, and we won't force everyone to agree."
There was almost no hesitation among the people. Isn't this obvious? Those who escaped last night have not even entered the post house now. Even if some people do not understand what is being said here, it is better to be prepared than not.
"Our family followed us. If it hadn't been for Mr. Song and the Zhao brothers, we would have died in the hands of bandits in a daze."
When one person spoke, others also spoke.
"So are we."
"My eldest son and I can go out and explore."
"Count me in. This injury on my body will only take two or three days to heal."
"No one in our family can go out, but we can do other things, such as boiling water and making food. If someone goes home, I can help take care of the family."
Zhao Luoyang saw that the fire was almost ready and said: "Then it's settled. I will distribute the money given by the government office in a while, and everyone will prepare separately. Anyone who is willing to explore the road should tell my father.
We also bought some coarse grains and rice this time. If we don’t bring enough grain, we can distribute some to everyone. We will calculate the price according to the price at the grain store. If you want to buy grain, just go to my milk."
When Old Mrs. Yang heard that her granddaughter had arranged something for her, she frowned slightly. Oh my, her little granddaughter was really sucking at her. She hadn't even finished reading the things on the donkey cart yet. She had to sell some now? Don't even mention it.
I didn't warm it in my hands, so I didn't even look at it.
Mrs. Yang's heart was churning. When she glanced, she saw Mr. Song looking over here. Although she couldn't see clearly because of her old eyesight, she knew that Mr. Song was seeing a joke!
This old guy! Her son and her granddaughter saved her life, how can she still let him make fun of her?
Old Mrs. Yang said: "Although my family doesn't buy much rice, if any family is really in trouble, just come over."
Zhao Luoyang continued: "We are leaving tomorrow. Anyone who has any difficulties can tell us and we will discuss it together."
Zhao Luoyang immediately arranged the matter clearly. Then she walked quickly to Zhang Dianli and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "When Mr. Zhang's injury is healed, you will be in charge of the overall situation."
Zhang Dianli smiled and said: "The arrangement is very good, I don't need to worry about it."
Zhao Luoyang glanced at Mr. Song and said, "My husband taught me well."
Mr. Song's beard twitched again, and he knew how to pull his banner at the critical moment. Even if some people think it is inappropriate to let a little girl arrange these things, seeing Zhao Luoyang talking to Zhang Dianli happily,
I can only push back these thoughts.
They all agree, so what can others say? No gossip.
This girl, Mr. Song sighed inwardly, just "grabbed power" like this. And looking at what others had arranged, she left such a good thing as distributing money to herself.
What is it for? Of course it’s to win over people’s hearts. Who wouldn’t be happy to see money?
This is how she dazzles in front of others time and time again, allowing them to praise her.
Is this necessary?
When Zhang Dianli went to rest, Mr. Song reminded Zhao Luoyang: "Stop it, don't smile so cheerfully that others will see your true nature." No matter how happy you are, you have to hide your tail.
Zhao Luoyang responded.
Mr. Song asked: "What are you going to do after dividing the money?"
Zhao Luoyang said: "I want to ask Yi Cheng to inquire about the surrounding situation and see if I can draw a simple map."
Mr. Song stared at Zhao Luoyang, this girl must not be too happy, can she draw a map by just asking? Did she think the map was that simple? After she actually drew it, he called her sir.