Chapter 3214 Treatment

In the past two years, due to the promotion of new rice and wheat varieties in Beihai County, grain production has increased a lot and grain prices have dropped directly.

Because of the Longchi Wharf, many businessmen and travelers flocked to Beihai County, and everyone had more opportunities to make money, so many families were reluctant to sell their grain at low prices.

Under such circumstances, everyone's living standards have improved. People who used to eat dry food for half a year and liquid food for half a year can now eat dry food all year round; poor families who had to mix their food with bran have also had a much better life.

Even because Beihai County promotes raising pigs and chickens, people eat more meat and eggs than before.

When life got better, Mingda posted a notice to raise funds for Changshou County. Money, food, clothing, and even materials such as wood were accepted. Many people in the city came with bags of food to donate.

Ordinary people were reluctant to donate money, but they could still donate some food. Some families donated two or three liters, and some donated two or three bags...

Because this matter was presided over by the princess, merchants passing by also came to join in the fun and donate some money and food.

This is the case for passing merchants, not to mention the local gentry and wealthy businessmen.

Among them, the Song family donated the most, followed by the Zhao family.

The two families not only donated money, but also donated food, cloth, and even donated the clothes they no longer wore at home. Yushan Hall reaped a great harvest.

Mingda asked people to carefully record all the supplies received, including who donated how much. Even if it was just one liter of rice, the name of the donor would be carefully recorded.

After Mingda checked the accounts and found no problems, he ordered the truck to be loaded and said to Bai Erlang, "You can deliver it to Changshou County yourself."

Bai Erlang pointed at his nose in surprise and asked, "Me?"

"That's right," Mingda said, "Bai Shan is the county magistrate, he can't leave. Yin Huo is in poor health, so if you don't go, who will?"

"This batch of supplies is quite a lot. Although I don't think they would dare to covet what I sent them, nothing in this world is absolute. I'd rather not test their humanity." Mingda placed the account book in his hand and said with a faint smile, "I'll leave this to you."

Bai Erlang could only hold the account book and said, "Okay."

In addition to Beihai County, people from other counties also went to Changshou County to help, not to mention Qingzhou City.

The Governor's Office was in action the moment the news was received. Governor Guo was so anxious that his brows were covered with pimples. He was heartbroken, extremely heartbroken, "How could this happen? I will be leaving this position in three months..."

"Have you prepared the herbs and food?" Governor Guo wiped his face and forced himself to cheer up. "Hurry up and check them. I'll bring them over tomorrow."

"Sir, it's still raining in Changshou County, and flash floods occur from time to time. It's very dangerous..."

Governor Guo shook his head and said, "Can't this many people protect this government? We'll set out early tomorrow morning."

He had already received accurate information that the capital intended to transfer him back. He had made considerable contributions in the past five years. Even if he was not promoted, he would at least be on the same level as the emperor.

But Beijing officials and local officials are different. Only by going back can he move forward.

Nothing can happen right now. Earthquakes and flash floods have killed and injured so many people. If this isn't handled properly, not only will I not be able to return to Beijing, I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep my official hat. But if this is handled well...

Governor Guo shuddered and asked hurriedly, "Have you inquired with the Medical Department? Has Lord Zhou really gone there?"

"Yes, he left yesterday at noon with his men on horseback."

The news of the earthquake in Changshou County also came yesterday at noon. It seems that she rushed there as soon as she received the news.

Governor Guo sighed and waved his hand for his men to leave. "Get ready."

Zhou Man had already led his men to the epicenter before nightfall. The damage here was the most serious, with houses collapsed and even half of the mountain collapsed.

The earthquake occurred just before dawn. Some people had gotten up at that time, but not many, because it had been raining in Changshou County for the past two days. Farmers had no work to do on rainy days, so everyone was used to sleeping a little longer in the morning.

Who knew that in just a moment, the earth would shake.

Many houses collapsed directly, but before they could react, the earthquake triggered a flash flood due to continuous rain. Water from the mountains mixed with soil washed out, and those who had survived the earthquake suffered heavy casualties.

When Zhou Man arrived, the open spaces and fields were filled with cries of pain. Torches were lit in a nearby village, and everyone was working throughout the night to rescue people.

Zhou Man only took one look and ordered the soldiers and guards who followed him, "Put up the tent. It might rain tonight and the patient can't get wet. Boil some water."

"yes."

Everyone got busy. Zhou Man grabbed a man who was obviously in charge and said, "Where is your village head? Ask him to come see me."

"The village chief," the other party said numbly, "The village chief has been buried in the ground and has not been dug out yet."

Zhou Man: "What about your village chief? Who is in charge now? Ask him to come see me."

The county lieutenant was in charge. The county magistrate had gone to another village. He came running over covered in mud. When he saw Zhou Man, tears welled up in his eyes. He rushed forward and said, "Master Zhou, you are here. We have dug out many injured people, but we didn't have time to send them to the hospital..."

"Let them bring us all the wounded."

The county lieutenant agreed and went there immediately.

Zhou Man took over this area with the doctors who came to help, and soon started to boil medicine on the stove.

A strong herbal smell wafted out, and the villagers who were sitting around the village with their heads hung down were slightly refreshed and looked around.

In the darkness, someone holding a torch walked and shouted, "People from the medical department are here. Anyone who is injured or sick, please go see the doctor. If you can walk, please go. If you can't, just shout and someone will carry you..."

"Someone from the medical department is here, there are injured and sick people..." The man walked around the village holding a gun, shouting this sentence over and over again.

After a while, someone groped his way to his feet in the darkness, looked around, found the area with the most concentrated fire among the dots of fire, and went towards that place.

Zhou Man took a look at the water they had fetched and shook his head, saying, "This water must be boiled. All water used to clean wounds must be boiled."

"Master Zhou, please come and take a look at this man. His leg cannot be saved and needs to be amputated."

Zhou Man hurried over to take a look. After a quick inspection, he said, "I'll give it a try. If the bleeding doesn't stop, I'll saw it off. Light a couple more torches."

"yes."

Everyone started moving, and the area was soon filled with people.

Zhou Manjiang carefully sewed up his subordinate's leg. After making sure the bleeding had stopped, he breathed a sigh of relief and stepped back, giving Xibing some space. "Apply medicine to him."

Cake: “Yes.”

Zhou Man went out to check on the injured outside and saw a child lying on a straw mat, pale and shivering. She hurried forward to take a look. When she touched the child, she felt the child's pulse and quickly picked him up. "Make room for a bed in the tent. Where are the child's family?"

(End of this chapter)