Zhang Yanling and others are also extremely tired, but they are very excited. The young gentlemen don't have many opportunities to interact with ordinary people on weekdays, but today they heard thousands of words of thanks and received hundreds of heads, and they naturally felt very happy.
I am happy. The people have been resettled and feel a sense of accomplishment.
In the porridge shed, several young gentlemen finally accepted the reality that Zhang Yanling could only drink porridge as a host today. Maybe it was because of the hard work, or maybe because he was really hungry, and each of the young gentlemen drank three ounces per person.
A big bowl of porridge is like eating delicacies from mountains and seas.
These wealthy young men, who were usually tired of eating delicacies from the mountains and seas, finally had a real taste of food today. For them, it was also a brand new experience.
"I'll treat you to porridge next time too. Yanling, it saves you trouble. When it's your turn to cook, you can give us this." Zhu Lin couldn't help complaining.
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly and said, "How do you feel about it?"
Zhu Lin said honestly: "Not to mention, it's quite fragrant. It's been a long time since I've eaten something so fragrant. It's just porridge, it's very strange."
Zhang Yanling said: "There is something added to this porridge."
"What was added?" Zhu Lin asked hurriedly. Xu Yande and Zhang Lun also looked at Zhang Yanling.
"I have a better conscience. I did something to help others today, and my conscience is comforted, so the food tastes extra sweet," Zhang Yanling said.
Zhang Lun nodded and said: "That's right. Not to mention, seeing that the people can live in the shacks, I feel really happy. This is the right thing to do. Yanling is the host today, and what we are being treated to is not meat and wine."
.But we did learn a lot from it.”
Everyone nodded. Xu Yande looked at Zhang Yanling and said: "It seems that my father is right. Yanling does have some vision and means, and his actions are unexpected. At least, I didn't expect to come to the rescue. And this time, the rescue,
It will definitely bring benefits to us. I firmly believe this now."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Everyone, let's not talk about utilitarianism. Saving people is a matter of accumulating virtue and doing good. Those of us who have the ability should do it."
Zhu Lin smiled and said: "Yes, yes, do good deeds. I never thought that this word could come out of my mouth. Hey, it's almost done. I can sleep peacefully tonight. Let's break up."
"It's over, it's over, I'll sleep soundly tonight." Zhang Lun stood up with a smile.
Zhang Yanling said hurriedly: "Wait a minute. We have to make arrangements for tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" the three of them said in unison.
"Yes, we will continue tomorrow. We will go back tonight to think of ways to organize manpower and materials. Tomorrow we will build shanties on a large scale, and we will also set up more porridge shacks." Zhang Yanling said.
"Why?" the three people asked angrily.
"Because I'm worried that the victims from the surrounding areas of Gyeonggi Province are about to arrive in the capital. The court's relief speed will not be able to respond. When a large number of victims arrive, if the court cannot respond in time, something big will happen," Zhang Yanling said.
The other three people frowned and said nothing. In fact, the three of them took part in today's relief work completely as a show, and the purpose was not to really worry about the lives and deaths of the people. As soon as they heard that they had to deal with a large number of victims, they all
There was some hesitation.
Zhang Yanling said to herself: "I met Mr. Zhong Zhong today, and I feel that he does not care about the lives and deaths of the people, and his actions are ineffective. Counting on them is impossible. We must do it. I know three
No matter what I think in my heart, I either don’t do it or do it to the end. It’s absolutely impossible to start in a big way and end in a tail-end. This time, the three young men and I worked together to do the right thing, which not only demonstrates our capabilities, but also avoids a large number of casualties among the victims. 3.
What do you think of it?"
"But... can the few of us cope with so many victims? Isn't there tens of thousands of victims around Gyeonggi Province?" Zhu Lin frowned.
"Yes, I'm afraid I have more ambition than strength." Zhang Lun also said.
Zhang Yanling knew what these young princes were thinking. The family of ancestral relatives could put on a show and make a profit, but if they really wanted to do something, they would not be so sincere. However, Zhang Yanling did not want to fully rely on their power this time.
It's just that he has to hold on to these people, because it is related to the purpose of his work, which is very important.
"You don't have to worry, I have everything. All you need to do is come forward and provide some human and material support. If you really can't support me, you can support me mentally. In short, I have to do this even if I lose all my money.
I am by no means a timid person. Besides, this matter is good for all of us. I won’t go into details about the specific benefits. The young masters are all understanding people." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Xu Yande pondered and said: "Yan Ling is right, we can't start at the beginning but end at the end. Don't be short-sighted. The more we move, the more incompetent we appear to be, the more we will gain."
Zhang Lun also nodded slowly and said: "That's right, we can't give up halfway. But we can find a way with manpower and supplies, but I'm afraid it's limited. If there are too many victims, how will we deal with it?"
"Don't worry about these things. Let's gather here tomorrow morning. You can provide as much material, manpower, and food as you can. In short, just do your best. I'll figure out the rest. Fortunately, we still have time to prepare. When a large number of victims come,
By that time, we will be caught off guard." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
How could the three young gentlemen not agree at this point? So they all said that they would collect manpower and supplies and come back tomorrow after returning. After saying a few words, they got up and left.
After the three young masters left, Zhang Yanling took Axiu's hand and walked out of the porridge shed to return home. When he walked out of the porridge shed, Zhang Yanling felt a slight chill on his face. When he reached out and touched it, there was actually a water stain.
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At the same time, A Xiu's voice sounded in shock: "It's snowing again, what should we do?"
Zhang Yanling stood still and looked up, but when he saw large and dense snowflakes falling under the dim light of the wind lantern, his heart suddenly became awe-inspiring.
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This snowstorm was really fierce, and a large area around Gyeonggi Province was severely affected. Water transportation was cut off after the snow, and all land roads were blocked. Heavy snow covered the capital and more than a dozen surrounding prefectures, blocking access and crushing roads.
house and lost contact.
For the people, this heavy snowfall is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Originally, there were serious insect infestations this year, food production has been reduced, and livelihoods have been difficult. A heavy snowfall completely ruined everything. Houses collapsed and food was in short supply.
, food prices soared, not only the common people who farmed the land, but also many people in the county towns and market towns were suddenly in trouble.
At first, the people thought about holding on. But soon they discovered that if they didn't find a way to save themselves quickly, they would just sit back and wait for death. As a result, the people had to leave their homes and brave the heavy snow to go to market towns, counties, and state capitals, hoping that
They could get relief or just survive. However, the county towns and towns were also affected by the disaster. A large number of people lacked food and clothing, and their houses collapsed. Therefore, everyone's first choice was to go to the capital.
It was a dark night and heavy snowfall. In the mountains and fields around Beijing, countless people, dragging their children and crying daughters, braved the cold wind and snow to rush to the capital.
They came out of various villages, met each other on the paths, and gathered together on the avenues, eventually forming an army of thousands of hungry and cold victims, rushing towards the capital.
The capital of the Ming Dynasty is their only hope for survival right now.