The young woman hesitated for a moment before tentatively asking, "Miss, what do you gentlemen plan to do with the disaster-stricken people outside the city?"
Although the exact situation in the village is unclear, based on previous years, they have not had an easy time, especially given the severity of this year's floods.
She's been digging up tree roots on the mountain and eating them; those people probably won't have any tree roots left to eat.
Jiang Yimian simply said, "We will inform them once the shacks outside the city are built, but we don't know if those people will be willing."
If it rains again in the next few days, the hillside will likely landslide again, and it will certainly be difficult for so many people on the mountain.
The situation outside the city is at least better than that on the mountain.
Once the river water is diverted, there's no need to worry about the floodwaters continuing to spread; the area outside the city is considered a safe place.
The young woman's eyes lit up, and she nodded, saying, "That's good. Living in a shack outside the city is definitely better than living on the mountain."
If they are unwilling, Miss Jiang, please take me and that man with you. We are all from nearby villages, and if the others know that you saved us, they will surely lower their guard against you.”
The conflict between the villages outside the city and the government offices was not insurmountable.
They used to trust the imperial court, but they were heartbroken. However, she was willing to believe that Miss Jiang and that Lord Lu would take good care of them.
Jiang Yimian raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected this young woman in front of her to say such a thing, even though she hadn't trusted them before.
The fact that he can say such things now must have come from a great deal of determination.
She smiled and said, "Okay, if those people are unwilling, I'll take you with me to help persuade them."
After all, they're all villagers; they should be able to persuade those people.
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