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Volume 1 Chapter 42 Disaster Relief

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    Although Fan Yangling has not seen it in person, he can imagine it.  In fact, Fan Yang is doing relatively well. In neighboring Xincheng County, it is said that even the city has run out of food, and the county magistrate of Tang County actually abandoned his official position and ran away.  "County Lieutenant, please speak up!" Looking at Qi County Cheng's distorted face, Zhu Guang only said: "If the government doesn't save it, the people will either starve to death or surrender to thieves. When the harvest comes in May, there will be no hunger."  The dead ones are probably the Montenegrin thieves. " "Yes, we still have food to eat, but ordinary people in the city have no chance of surviving until May" Fan Yangling waved his hand feebly.  I guess I didn¡¯t bother to eat or drink all the way back.  Licking his chapped lips, he hissed: "Don't count on the county. Don't you still know the origin of Fu Jun? We can only rely on ourselves to get through the difficulties now. Shi'an, you, give  "What ideas can I have? I can only ask Lieutenant Zhu for this matter. When the hungry people rush to the county office, Lieutenant Lao will stop them!" Qi Zhou said angrily.  Seeing how angry he was, Zhu Guang quickly persuaded him: "Brother Shi'an, now is not the time to vent your anger. The county can no longer rely on it, so there is no point in scolding him." The county magistrate also followed suit, and then Qi County Cheng was calmed down.  .  Qi Zhou had actually prepared a plan, but he was just angry for the moment.  He breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "Now that we are here, what else can we do? Gather all the big families in the city and ask them to use their stored grain to help the hungry people." When Fan Yangling heard this, he couldn't help but  He said without worry: "You and I are all officials from outside. Are they willing to listen?" Qi Zhou squinted his eyes: "No? When the time comes when the hungry people and big families are hungry, don't come to beg us!" The county magistrate thought for a while and then slapped the case.  Said: "Well, that's all we can do. I'll take the lead and ask them to go to the county office to discuss." He did it and sent out invitations on the same day. Except for the "three elders", regardless of whether they were in the city or in the countryside, anyone with some family business  Everyone is invited.  Early the next morning, the three officials in charge, the county magistrate, the county magistrate, and the county lieutenant, stood at the door of the county office to greet the heads of large families.  There is no way, this was the case in the Han Dynasty, where the central government combined with local autonomy to jointly manage counties and counties.  It's okay to say nothing at ordinary times, but if something happens, the local tycoon will be the boss.  It was not until three o'clock in the morning that large households came to the county office one after another.  People seem to know that there is no good banquet and no good meeting, so they have lost all their usual respect and politeness and just treat it perfunctorily.  "Okay, don't wait any longer, no one will come again." Qi Zhou said with a long face.  Most of the big families who were invited did not come. Those who came did so because they had children in their families who were county officials and township officials, and they couldn't let go of this dignity.  "Just wait a little longer. One more will give you one more chance." Fan Yang sighed.  He said so, what can Qi Zhou and Zhu Guang do?  He stood with him at the door of the county office under the sun. The people passing by were puzzled and wondered if a Shangguan was coming. Otherwise, why would the three county chiefs be standing here with him?  After waiting for half an hour, fortunately, two more people came. If we wait any longer, it will be noon.  The county magistrate's face didn't look good either, and he silently turned around and entered the county office.  Usually if there is any gathering in the county, it is a lively event.  But this time, more than a dozen people sat down in the hall, and there was silence.  The head of the wealthy family's butt seemed to be rooted in his calf, motionless.  Fan Yangling glanced at the entire audience, and for a moment he didn't know where to start.  Then he turned his attention to Qi Zhou.  The county magistrate understands that I will be the bad guy.  After clearing his throat and attracting the attention of the wealthy people, he said: "I invite you all to come today because there is an embarrassing matter that I want you to discuss. I won't be polite. I believe you all know the situation in the city and the countryside.  , the spring famine is coming, and there is a shortage of food. The county has asked the county to find a solution. After the county magistrate and I and Zhu Xianwei discussed it, we have to ask you." The heads of the big families looked at each other, and no one expressed their opinion.  Qi Zhou waited for a while, but received no reply, and then said: "People have begun to starve to death in the countryside. Are you turning a blind eye?" The response to him was still silence.  A few of them moved their lips to say something, but they could only swallow their words without saying anything when they saw others.  Seeing this situation, Fan Yangling persuaded him earnestly: "We are all in Sangzi, and we should be together. Please use some of the grain stored in your home to pass this test." After saying this, one person suddenly sighed.  Come on, Zhu Guang looked over. He was in his forties. His double chin could be seen behind his beard.  "County magistrate, it's not that I don't know the matter. We also understand the truth. Humans are not grass and trees. How can we just sit back and watch?" When Fan Yangling heard this, he was happy and leaned forward. Just when he was about to speak, he saw the other party.  He waved his hands and continued: "However, firstly, although we have some food stored at home, it is only enough for ourselves. Even if we are willing to donate it, it will only be a drop in the bucket and cannot solve the urgent problem; secondly, if we release the food, once the news spreads, others will  ??People from Xincheng County and even Tang County, Zhongshan County drove them over. What can be done?  "The county magistrate was stunned and speechless." Qi Zhou said: "No matter how many, we must first respond to emergencies. Even if one liter or one bucket is enough, people can survive."  Things have reached a critical stage, and we can only take one step at a time. How can we control the future?  This is a matter of immeasurable merit, so please don¡¯t shirk it.  " Hearing what he said, the man smiled and said, "Qi County Prime Minister said it well. One liter per dou is also a great merit.  I wonder how much money the county magistrate¡¯s family has?  " I thought this sentence would definitely make Qi Zhou speechless, but his expression did not change and he blurted out: "I will pay a hundred stones.  " Like Zhu Guangzhilu, he has two hundred dan a year, and not all of it is food. Some of it is converted into money and materials. If he really wants to spend a hundred dan, he probably won't have a few left at home. " The man was speechless for a moment.  After a long while, he said: "The county magistrate is willing to set an example, and the villain admires him.  "He just refused to donate food. Fan Yangling also expressed his pledge to donate. He said all the good things to the heads of the big families. People are not grass and trees. Who can be ruthless? There is a human heart among them. The three chief officials of the county came forward in person. The matter is indeed urgent, or is it  Donate it. However, the leader didn't let go, and he couldn't express his opinion. He just argued and annoyed someone. Zhu Guang thought that he was new here and didn't intend to express any opinions, but he looked on coldly.  This group of people had obviously agreed to advance together and retreat together. They clenched their jaws and refused to let go. Even if others were moved, it would be hard to say anything. As the saying goes, if you don't help the poor, someone may starve to death at any time. These people actually did it.  With this face, it¡¯s really class hatred! If you don¡¯t give them some clues, it won¡¯t happen! As soon as he thought about it, he slapped him in front of him. What kind of force was he?  The loud noise made many people tremble! Everyone looked at him and saw the young county captain standing up with a livid face, holding a knife in his left hand, and his sharp eyes glanced at everyone present.  Who doesn't know that he has amazing skills? Seeing him with an angry face and grabbing the equipment, many people started to feel shocked and asked, "Xiao Zhu, what are you doing?"  You look like you're gloating about your misfortune! I told you nice things, but you didn't listen. Now comes the tough one. Let's see how you take it.  Somewhat frightened, Zhu Guang ignored him and suddenly pulled out the six-foot-long sword, holding it brightly in his hand and walked into the hall. Whenever he came near, the heads of the wealthy families would involuntarily shrink back, even though they knew he was not there.  He may commit murder, but in the end he is still afraid. ¡°Since you all have this attitude, I will leave this here today.  If you refuse to release grain, the people will either starve to death or surrender to thieves.  Among the fast-handed and strong men under my command, there are many who have no food at home.  When the Black Mountain bandits come, no one will be able to resist them. Don't come looking for me then!  Seeing his harsh words, someone advised him: "County Lieutenant, please calm down and put away your sword if you have something to say. We didn't say we wouldn't donate, right?"  " "Yes, yes, county captain, don't be upset, we can discuss anything easily."  This Fan Yang also pointed at the county captain to guard the land and bring peace to the people.  " Zhu Guang sneered: "Whether you donate or not is your business. I will send someone to transport the hundred stones to the county office later.  County magistrate, county magistrate, I want to go to the countryside, so I'll excuse you.  "After that, he bowed his sword and left. Fan Yangling coughed twice: "The county captain is impatient. Don't blame me, don't blame me.  " With the hard and soft tactics of the county officials, Fanyang's big households finally relented and pledged their own donations. The final total showed an initial intention of 7,000 dan. Although it is not a lot, it can solve the urgent need. " However, although the big households pledged to donate,  But there had to be a process before the food could reach the hungry people's mouths. When Zhu Guang went to the countryside that day, he saw three hungry people on the road. One of them was still alive, but Zhu Guang gave him half a piece of cake and ate it.  I finally saw a few four-foot-tall children eating unripe ears of millet in the millet field. I saw Zhu Guang and others riding horses and carrying knives, but they didn't have the strength to escape, so they just went to the countryside to cry.  Lao Youjiu and other village officials learned about the situation, but they couldn't find anyone. He ran away. I don't know whether he was fleeing the countryside or joining the bandits. Zhu Guang didn't have a bite to eat when he came back from the countryside that day.  Since time travel, what he has heard and seen has hit the bottom of his cognition time and time again, but never once has he been so shocked as today. The child with the millet husks in his mouth and tears streaming down his face left a deep impression on him  Among them, Zhuojun is located in the Hebei Plain. It is said that the conditions in Zhuojun are like this, but it can be imagined that this large-scale spring famine will not end as Zhu Guang expected.The news reached Zhuojun.  Guangyang, Shanggu, and even Zhongshan in Jizhou were also filled with mourners.  The government's slow response and the imperial court's indifference worsened the disaster.  There are two most direct consequences. People flee their hometowns on a large scale, and Black Mountain bandits expand rapidly!  March 27, outside Fanyang County.  The government organized people to set up a series of thatched huts. There was nothing else in them, just pots and stoves.  The pots of porridge were steaming hot at first, but as more people gathered, the porridge cooks added cold water to the pots, and in the end, it was just a pot of soup.  Even so, it was impossible to survive. The dark crowd almost covered the outskirts of the city.
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