Liang Duo saw the two people squatting on the ground, looking at the oil paper on the ground. If he looked carefully, there was a bowl covered under the oil paper. Liang Duo was confused and couldn't figure out what to do.
"Chief Liang, come and see for yourself."
Jiang Miao didn't answer, but smiled and waved to him. Liang Duo also followed the example of the two of them and squatted down. He lowered his head to see what was unusual about the oil paper, which made Shen Yanqing and the others cautious and come here early in the morning. Check.
There are wet water marks on the oil paper, especially water droplets on a few stones. The sun has not come out at the moment, and the water droplets have not evaporated. To the naked eye, they look like a few sparkling pearls.
"Is this water?"
It didn't rain yesterday either, which made Liang Duo even more confused.
Jiang Miao and Shen Yanqing looked at each other, and she knew the device was successful when she saw the water droplets on it!
Jiang Miao carefully peeled off the oil paper under the gaze of the two people, and saw that the white porcelain bowl covered underneath was already filled with a shallow layer of water, which was clear and clean. Liang Duo suddenly felt his throat was thirsty and couldn't help but swallow it. saliva.
"Mrs. Shen, this water is...?" Liang Duo wanted to ask if they put this water here last night. Otherwise, it didn't rain at night, how could there be water in the bowl.
"Try it."
Jiang Miao heard the sound of him swallowing and smiled as she handed the bowl over. Liang Duo paused for a moment and saw Shen Yanqing's acquiescing eyes as he took it and took a sip.
I don't know if it was a psychological effect, but Liang Duo felt that this water was extremely sweet, much better than the usual well water.
"It tastes good, madam. What kind of water is this?"
Liang Duo is not a fool. If it were simply well water, Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao wouldn't be so careful about guarding it.
"dew."
"Dew?" Liang Duo exclaimed after hearing the answer.
"Well, this is a device used to collect dew. Although there is a drought and water shortage, there will still be dew every night. As long as this device is used, the dew collected every day can quench the thirst of the victims."
"Wonderful! Wonderful!"
Liang Duo was overjoyed. Although there was not a lot of water, the device was simple and anyone could make it. It only took a bowl and a piece of oil paper to collect the water. With this water, everyone could always get through it.
"Shen Zhuangyuan, Mrs. Shen, on behalf of the people of Zhenjiang Prefecture, I thank you!"
Liang Duo is now convinced and respectful towards the two of them. Fortunately, he didn't want to embarrass Shen Yanqing from the beginning, otherwise he would have missed a talented person.
Moreover, Shen Yanqing was the county magistrate of Zhenjiang Prefecture. If he continued to occupy this position, it would only make people laugh. Liang Duo secretly made a decision in his heart.
"The method of collecting dew needs to be promoted by Leader Liang, so that all the victims can learn it."
"yes."
This was a major event to save thousands of people, so Liang Duo decided to do it personally.
"Sir, Shi Lei has already prepared the porridge. Let's go outside the city and serve the porridge." The food was raised by Shen Yanqing, and Liang Duo asked him to appear in front of the victims and personally serve the porridge, which also meant to build momentum for him.
Shen Yanqingfeng's eyes narrowed slightly as she accepted his kindness.
"good."
There was already a line of people outside the city gate. Shi Lei asked his subordinates to maintain order. When the victims heard that the county master was going to give porridge, these people who had been hungry for several days had to crawl over.
There were several large pots propped up at the gate of the city, and the aroma of white rice porridge came from the streets. The victims' eyes were wide open, staring at the large pots and swallowing their saliva crazily.
They haven't eaten white rice porridge for a long time. Some of them even cried.
"Mom and Dad, my son can survive. The county master has not forgotten us!"
"Okay, okay, everyone, hold your bowls and line up at the back. Everyone can have a share of this porridge!"
Shi Lei tapped the edge of the pot with a spoon, and everyone who was crying fell silent.
"Okay, let's line up!"
As long as you can give them food, they will do anything.
The victim at the front was still a young man. Because of his thin stature, he ran to the front. He held two bowls in his hands and looked frightened.
"Master, my grandfather's legs are bad and he can't walk. Can I get a share for him?"
"This is against the rules. One person can only receive one share."
As he spoke, the official took a spoonful of porridge and put it in his bowl and waved him away.
The child did not want to leave and continued to plead for mercy.
"Master, I'm not lying to you. My grandpa really can't come. He hasn't eaten for five days and his health is no longer good..."
The child's eyes were red and his lips were trembling. Grandpa was his only relative, so he gave him all the food he found, otherwise he would not starve to death.
The official who served the meal had a cold face and was determined not to be moved. Shi Lei looked at him pitifully. The child's eyes were clear and it didn't look like he was lying. His grandfather probably really couldn't come.
"Xiao Liu, serve him an extra bowl."
"Brother Lei?"
Xiao Liu wants to say that it cannot be because he broke the rules, otherwise what will happen if the people behind him follow the law?
"You can do it if you are told, no need to waste words!"
Shi Lei slapped him on the head. Xiao Liu was staggered by the beating and did not dare to say anything more. He took the spoon and scooped another spoonful for the boy.
"Thank you sir, thank you sir!"
The boy was holding the bowl and was about to kneel down and kowtow to Shi Lei, but he stopped him with his feet.
"Hurry up and don't do it again."
"Hey!" When his grandfather regained his strength, he could do it by himself, and there was no need to embarrass the officials. The boy quickly walked behind the crowd with the porridge in hand. The aroma of the white rice porridge could not help but penetrate into his nose, and the boy swallowed hard.
Swallowing, the movements of his hands became more careful. This was their life-saving food, so they must not drop it.
People queuing up at the back have an easier time. They usually bring their whole family with them. If a family only has one bowl, the person in front will drink it first and then give the bowl to the others in the back queue. Shi Lei stands in front of the pot. Who will drink?
He clearly remembers who he didn't hit.
The man who was very thoughtful saw the boy before him bring two bowls, and Shi Lei asked someone to fill them with porridge. This man was greedy and came forward with two bowls.
"Master, let me help my daughter get a bowl. She is too young to wait in the long queue. She is almost fainting from hunger right now..."
The man had a deer-like head and a pair of shrewd triangular eyes, his careful thoughts clearly revealed. Shi Lei smiled mockingly.
"I think I'm stupid. I can't see your little thoughts. If you dare to be mean, you won't want this bowl of porridge!"
The man was so trained that he was afraid that Shi Lei would not give it to him.
"I was wrong, sir. I'll let my daughter do it by herself later. Just give me a bowl first..."
"Tsk!" Xiao Liu was originally afraid that Shi Lei would let him hit him more, but he almost laughed when he saw the man's fate. Fortunately, Brother Lei was wise and didn't let this man succeed, but if he wanted to take advantage of the loophole, he would have to be punished. Xiao Liu's hand
With a flick of his eye, the bowl that was supposed to be full was only half full. The man was so angry that he didn't dare to speak, so he ran away with the bowl in his hands.
