Who would be willing to separate flesh and blood? If you sign a bond of sale, you will be a slave for the rest of your life, and your children and grandchildren will also be slaves.
Of course, we do not rule out those mean people who sell their children and daughters for some money.
"Fellow folks, please listen to what I have to say." Gu Chengyu took a deep breath, raised his inner strength, and shouted loudly.
"Everyone stop, the imperial envoy is here."
Several government officials behind him shouted and pushed Ren Yazi, who was dragging two little girls, aside.
"Don't move, the imperial envoy has something to say."
The victims looked back at Gu Chengyu and couldn't help but get excited when they saw that it was the official who had driven them to Yingnan Mansion when they were in Hangtian Mansion.
"Look! It's that dog officer who asked us to come to Yingnan Mansion in the first place, saying he wanted to resettle us properly. But what happened? We are still hungry and have nowhere to stay."
One of the victims pointed at Gu Chengyu and said indignantly.
Seeing this, the victims on the side quickly grabbed him. Several people used their hands and feet to cover his mouth to prevent him from saying shocking words again.
Gu Chengyu's action of shooting and injuring the victims in front of the Hangtianfu city gate that day was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and these people still remember Gu Chengyu's cruelty.
If this person is so abusive, who knows if the official will become angry and kill the person, or even vent his anger on them?
Insulting the imperial officials and ignoring the superior and inferior should be punished.
Gu Chengyu looked at the disaster victim. When he saw the anger and sadness in the other person's eyes, Gu Chengyu knew that this was a real disaster victim and definitely not a spy sent by others.
The man was surrounded by many men, women and children, and they all looked at him with horrified eyes.
Gu Chengyu sighed and didn't care about what this person called him a dog official. Days like this were indeed fucking and infuriating, and it was normal for him to be scolded a few times.
He could understand the other party's difficulties, but he could never tolerate the other party's wanton abuse of him. As an official of the imperial court, he should safeguard the image and dignity of his own official.
Gu Chengyu could bear it for the time being, but Mingmo couldn't bear it anymore.
"What a wolf-hearted person, who will provide you with food and drink on the way from Hangtian Mansion to Yingnan Mansion? Has your food supply been cut off in the past two days? Not to mention that the whole family only has a few steamed buns to fill their stomachs in a day.
These were all bought with the money that my lords raised. In order to prevent you from starving, my lords racked their brains and offended many people. You ate the food that my lords sent you, and you still scolded my lords,
Has your conscience been eaten by dogs?"
Ming Mo looked excited and looked at the victims with eyes full of anger.
"The disaster relief money issued by the imperial court is still on the way. If my lord hadn't tried every means, you would have died of hunger long ago."
Mingmo complained about Gu Chengyu, and felt very aggrieved.
The Lord has not had a good rest since he came to Jiangnan. Every day he battles wits and courage with those merchants and officials, and has to think of ways to raise money for disaster relief.
For this reason, in just half a month, everyone in his family has lost a lot of weight.
Ming Mo's accusation made the victims present speechless for a moment.
What this entourage said was indeed true. Whether it was Hangtian Mansion or Yingnan Mansion, who of those officials had taken care of them? If the imperial envoy had not come, they would have been at the end of their rope.
Gu Chengyu did not interrupt Ming Mo. In his opinion, if you have done good deeds, you should tell them. Otherwise, it will be like walking at night in brocade clothes, and no one will know.
Doing good deeds without leaving a name does not exist for Gu Chengyu. He does not deny that everything he does has a purpose.
But the benefits he received also benefited others.
"Everyone, I know that you don't want to come to Yingnan Mansion, but think about it, can you get proper resettlement by staying in Hangtian Mansion? There are about 30,000 victims in Changtian Mansion. With so many victims, there is no way for one Hangtian Mansion to survive
I can’t eat it. Since I have brought you all to Yingnan Mansion, I will naturally find a way to settle you down.”
"The disaster relief money issued by the imperial court is still on the way. The food you eat every day is what I lick my face and ask for from others. It doesn't matter whether you are resentful or grateful towards me! Things in this world are not always the same.
As you wish, I just want to be honest!"
Gu Chengyu glanced around the victims and saw that some victims had lowered their heads in shame, so he softened his expression.
"We admit that the imperial envoy is a good official, but you see, sir, we have been staying outside the city gate without food or drink, and we don't even have a place to stay. Sir, our requirements are not high, we just want to find something.
We need a place to stay. If your Majesty allows us to go into the city, we would be very grateful if we could find a roof over our heads." One of the people in the crowd suddenly suggested.
Gu Chengyu narrowed his eyes and quickly looked in the direction of the sound.
But the victims were so crowded that he really couldn't find that person for a while.
"Yes! Sir, please take pity on us! Let us go into the city, doesn't it mean that there is an almshouse in Yingnan Mansion? Why can't they take us in?"
One person raised his head, and the remaining victims also asked for help, and the scene suddenly became chaotic again.
Gu Chengyu's eyes sharpened, "Going into the city? Absolutely impossible!"
Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, there was a swish sound, and the sword was unsheathed. Upon seeing this, Ming Mo and the government servant behind him immediately drew their swords and faced each other.
"If anyone wants to force their way in, just ask for the sword in my hand. Those who force their way in will be regarded as traitors and traitors and will be punished by the Nine Clan."
Gu Chengyu's fierce eyes made the victims who were ready to take action shudder, and the shining silver sword frightened everyone away.
When there are many people, it is easy to be deceived by people with ulterior motives. Gu Chengyu glanced around the crowd and found no obvious abnormality in anyone's expression.
It seems that this person's acting skills are much better than that of the previous person in Hangtian Mansion. After saying this, he immediately shrank into the crowd and did not dare to show his head.
Gu Chengyu raised the sword in his hand and said in a slower tone than before, "Don't be anxious, everyone. I want to build temporary shacks for you first so that you can have a place to stay. Yingnan Mansion will also need it next
The head of each village selects 120 able-bodied laborers to work on the river."
After Gu Chengyu explained the matter, he looked at the crowd again, then turned and left.
When the victims heard that the government was recruiting river workers again, they couldn't help but smile.
There are one hundred and twenty strong men in a village, and if one person is born in a family, the wages earned can be used to buy food, and the whole family will not starve to death.
"Let go, my daughter is not for sale anymore." A man dragged back the little girl who had been taken away by a steward. She was starving to death, so why should she sell her?
"Hey? Didn't we agree before? Why did you go back on your word? I spent all my money."
The person in charge immediately became unhappy. Isn’t this going back on his word?
Gu Chengyu ignored the chaos behind him and walked toward the city with Ming Mo and the government officials.
"Send someone to keep a careful eye on these victims these past two days. If you see anyone suspicious, report it to me immediately."