Here at the west gate of the capital, hundreds of refugees gathered together, huddled together in small groups with their fellow countrymen, fellow villagers and the like.
The weather was very cold, the cold wind was howling, and gusts of cold wind blew, making them all shiver, and they gathered closer to each other.
Everyone looked towards the city gate, trying to see the situation in the city from the city gate, or maybe someone came to give them porridge, steamed buns or something.
These people are all hungry and cold, and want to rush into the city, but look at the guards at the city gate. They are holding bright weapons and staring at everyone. If there is any movement, they may be killed on the spot.
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"I don't know if anyone will come out to give porridge today. I had a full meal the day before yesterday, and I was hungry all day yesterday. I'm almost dying."
Zhang Ergou looked at the city gate, his eyes dim. He was really hungry. He had almost eaten the dry food he had brought. Someone was giving porridge and steamed buns the day before yesterday. They had a hearty meal. But yesterday and today
, no one came over to give out porridge or steamed buns, so I could only starve.
"I'm about to die. If I had known, I shouldn't have listened to other people's words, saying that Beijing is easy to enter and is at the feet of the emperor. The emperor will definitely not leave us alone and ignore us."
Li Sanzhi from Zhang Ergou's village also followed suit. Li Sanzhi was called Li Sanzhi because he only had three fingers on each hand. At this time, he was huddled in a black and tattered cotton coat with hungry eyes.
shine.
"Wow~wow~"
At this time, a baby's cry came from under a tree nearby.
"Brother, please do me a favor and give me something to eat. If you don't eat something, my child will starve to death."
The mother of this baby, Sun Erniang, was begging among the refugees with her little child in her arms. Her hair was unkempt and her voice was miserable. Look at the infant baby in her arms. Due to long-term malnutrition, she was skinny and bones from hunger and kept crying.
They all looked very weak and lacked any strength.
"Young ladies, they all come out to beg. You also know that I have been hungry for several days and I really can't help you."
"Go away~ I'm going to starve to death, but I still have something to eat for you."
"Throw it away as soon as possible. You are a woman and someone may still want you. If you can survive, you have to be a burden. Even you will starve to death."
If they meet someone with a good temper, they will talk to Sun Erniang in a gentle voice. If they meet someone with a bad temper, they will directly say "get out" coldly. Some even ask Sun Erniang to throw away the child.
Someone looked at the child in Sun Erniang's arms with wolf-like eyes, scaring her so much that she hurried away.
"Child, it's all my fault for being useless."
After begging for a while, Sun Erniang didn't get any food. She stayed in a corner with her child in her arms and cried quietly. It was a miracle that the child could survive to this day. She almost starved to death the day before yesterday. Fortunately, she met
A kind-hearted person gave me porridge and made steamed buns, and I survived on the porridge water until now.
Liu Jin took Zhao Erhu, followed by more than a dozen guys from Xishan Coal Industry, to Xibianmen.
The day before yesterday, I was discussing with Emperor Hongzhi about recruiting refugees to provide work relief. I had been preparing for this the day before yesterday and yesterday. When these refugees go, they will definitely need food, shelter, and work. All of these need to be prepared in advance.
, otherwise it would be easy to cause trouble, which delayed almost 2 days.
"Oh, this bullshit Hongzhi Zhongxing was all blown up by those literati. It was really just caused by the cold winter. If it was really a time of famine, exchanging children for food might not really be a big deal."
Seeing the miserable scene of hundreds of refugees in front of him, Liu Jin couldn't help but cursed in his heart, and then nodded to one of his men.
The clerk understood immediately, took out a gong, and while banging it, he said loudly: "Xishan Coal Industry is recruiting workers, Xishan Coal Industry is recruiting workers."
"Three meals a day are included, accommodation is provided, and you can also receive 3 cents in wages per day. If you work hard, you can earn more~"
"If you want to work in Xishan Coal Industry, hurry up and sign up."
With the sound of the gong, hundreds of refugees immediately looked over. Some of the strong ones rushed over quickly, thinking that someone was about to give out porridge and steamed buns.
Unexpectedly, someone wanted to recruit workers. This included three meals a day, accommodation, and a few cents of wages. Suddenly all the refugees became excited, and they flocked to the place one by one.
"I'm going, I'm going~"
"Recruit me, recruit me~"
"I work the hardest, hire me~"
The refugees gathered around one by one, vying for the first place, for fear that they would not be selected. I had never heard of such a good thing before. You must know that in this era, when there is no choice, even if you sell yourself into slavery, you can still do it.
A lot of people are willing.
Not to mention that it includes food, accommodation, and wages. This is a good thing that you definitely can’t miss.
"Don't squeeze~Don't squeeze~"
"Everyone, line up, everyone, line up. We have recruited a lot of people this time, so don't worry."
Seeing this posture, all Liu Jin's men were startled, and they quickly knocked on the gong and said loudly.
After hearing the waiter's words, everyone was relieved, and everyone quickly lined up, waiting for the boss to recruit people.
Liu Jin's workers were also very efficient in their work. Someone moved stools and tables, took out pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and asked the person at the front: "What's your name, where is your family name, and do you have any skills?"
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Zhang Ergou had a quick eye and squeezed to the front. He immediately replied: "My name is Zhang Ergou. I am from Jinghai, Tianjin. I am a craftsman. I know a little carpentry."
"Zhang Ergou, a native of Jinghai, Tianjin, is a carpenter~"
Liu Jin's man wrote these contents on a white board, then handed the white board to Zhang Ergou and said: "This is your identity card. Remember to keep it well. You can eat three meals a day.
It may be better to get paid later, but you still need to have an identity card."
"Yes~yes~"
When Zhang Ergou heard this, he immediately put his identity card solemnly into his pocket.
"Well, go aside and wait for the next one~"
The waiter nodded with satisfaction and began to get busy again.
Sun Erniang looked at the long queue and looked very anxious. She looked at the infant baby, then looked at where Liu Jin was. She gritted her teeth and walked straight towards Liu Jin.
"Master, please save my child and give us two a bite to eat."
Rushing to Liu Jin's side, Sun Erniang also knelt down and prayed to Liu Jin.
