Emperor Dongling summoned Eunuch Wei and nodded after looking at the registration information.
"Use the donated silver to buy food and supplies, it should be enough!"
The grandfather and grandson whispered to each other for a while, and the ministers all reported the amount of their donations.
Emperor Dongling coughed lightly.
"If there's nothing more urgent than saving the people, then we'll adjourn the court. Bring your donations to the palace before nightfall. Lord Zeng will be in charge of receiving and counting them."
The ministers responded and left the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Emperor Dongling and others walked at the end for the first time.
"Grandfather, to ensure sufficient food supplies, I will set up a stall at the palace gate this afternoon to collect donations."
"Setting up a stall to collect donations? Is that possible?"
"Hehe...just wait and see, I guarantee there will be plenty. However, Eunuch Wei will need to bring a few people to help."
"Well, Dongling Kingdom has you, and the Emperor has you, so there is nothing to worry about!"
Afternoon.
Eunuch Wei brought his men and found a spacious open space at the palace gate, where they placed a desk, paper, pens, ink, and other items.
Nangong Jiu played with his brothers for a while before saying to Xiao Wang Xiaoxing, "It's our turn to go out!"
With a "whoosh", the three of them appeared in the air above the capital.
"I am the empress who came down from heaven to experience the calamity!"
The childish voice spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.
The people of the capital city all looked towards the source of the sound.
"Look, the gods are showing up!"
Everyone knelt down and bowed.
Nangong Jiu continued, "Jing County was hit by a snowstorm, and tens of thousands of people were in dire straits. We need everyone's help to overcome this difficult time together.
At this moment, your Princess Dingguo is collecting donations at the palace gate. Anyone who donates silver, food, and clothing will receive corresponding grace from the gods according to the amount of donation.
Donations are only available for half a day in the afternoon, so if you are interested, please seize the opportunity!
After Nangong Jiu finished speaking, the people bowed to the sky and hurried home.
"If we have this opportunity to help the gods, we must not miss it!"
"Yes, even without grace, we should obey the call of the gods."
In less than half an hour, a long queue had formed at the palace gate. Some drove horse-drawn carriages, some carried bags on their shoulders...
For a moment, the palace gate was extremely lively.
The Royal Guards had to step in to maintain order.
The dozen or so young eunuchs in charge of registration were unable to handle the work, so Eunuch Wei had to transfer a large number of palace servants to help.
Taoist Master Qingchen and his disciples were also urgently summoned by Nangong Jiu.
Nangong Jiu and Xiao Wang Xiaoxing stood not far away, giving corresponding rewards based on the receipts in the hands of the people. They cured the sick and gave corresponding opportunities to the healthy ones.
Night falls.
Looking at the mountain of food and supplies, Nangong Jiu waved her hand and put them into her small pocket.
The main hall of Kunning Palace.
"Grandfather, we will go to Jing County tomorrow morning.
Don't worry, we will send the existing food and supplies first, and then take the silver to the cities near Jing County to purchase food and supplies.
In short, I promise that the people of Jing County will not be left hungry or cold, and will be able to safely survive this winter."
Emperor Dongling held the little man who made a solemn promise in his arms.
"Of course the Emperor believes you! But, do you still need to send someone to go with you?"
"No need. I have the princess' jade token with me. When needed, I can go to the nearby city to mobilize people."
Emperor Dongling nodded and gestured to Eunuch Wei.
Eunuch Wei nodded and took out the imperial edict that had been written long ago, as well as a sign that read "I am here in person."
"To make things easier for you, the Emperor's grandfather has appointed you as an imperial envoy to patrol the country on behalf of the Emperor.
You can freely mobilize the garrisons and officials of the nearby cities. If they disobey, you can execute them first and report to me later!"
Nangong Jiu put the imperial edict and the gold medal into his small pocket.
"Hehe... Grandfather Huang is indeed very thoughtful. I'm probably the smallest imperial envoy in the world!
Tomorrow morning, don't worry about us. We will go and collect all the things that the Ministry of Revenue has collected."
Emperor Dongling nodded and said, "Okay, Grandfather will send someone to greet Lord Zeng."
"Okay, let's go take a rest first!"
The next morning.
Nangong Jiu brought Xiao Wang and a few others to the national treasury. With a wave of their hands, they took away all the silver, grain and supplies.
Watching the people and supplies disappear in the blink of an eye.
Zeng Mingshu and his men were so shocked that they rubbed their eyes hard. It took them a long time to finally accept the reality.
"As expected of a god, he can solve things that ordinary mortals like us wouldn't even dare to think about with just a wave of his hand.
Okay, you guys clean up here, I'll go report to the emperor."
Zeng Mingshu held up his clothes and trotted all the way to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Your Majesty, the princess has taken away all the donations!"
Emperor Dong Ling nodded and said, "Okay, you should carefully count the remaining items in the warehouse and make sure you have a clear idea of what's left."
"I obey the decree!"
Jingxian County seat.
When Nangong Jiu and his group arrived, the heavy snow was still falling.
Looking at the empty county office with only a few guards, Nangong Jiuliang revealed his identity: "Where is the Zhao County envoy?"
"Princess, Lord Zhao has taken everyone to the streets to help the people."
"Go and call them back!"
Nangong Jiu looked at the snow piled higher than an adult and angrily crawled into the snow, looked up at the sky, raised his little fist and started cursing.
"What's going on? Have you all been living too comfortably and forgotten your responsibilities?
It should snow in winter, but how could it snow like this? The snow is almost as high as the houses. How can the people survive? Are you blind?
Hurry up, stop it, wait for some good weather, and let the people relax."
The people in the county government looked at Nangong Jiu strangely.
Is the princess suffering from hypochondria? She's actually cursing the heavens.
However, within a short moment, he was slapped in the face.
The flying goose feather snow really stopped, and the originally gloomy sky was cleared of dark clouds and the sun was shining brightly.
"The snow has really stopped!"
Taoist Qingchen glanced at a few people and looked at Nangong Jiu with a faint smile.
"Jiujun, the snow has stopped and the temperature has risen. The snow will melt soon and everything will be fine."
"Yes, but it will take several days for the snow to melt. The people whose houses have been destroyed and whose food is scarce cannot wait."
"Too!"
Nangong Jiu looked at the yamen runners and asked, "Were there serious casualties among the civilians?"
"As far as we know, hundreds of people have died in the city, thousands have been injured, and houses have been severely damaged.
The situation in those remote mountainous areas is expected to be even worse.
Our manpower is too limited to provide any rescue.
Lord Zhao always brings young and strong civilians to provide rescue in the city."
After an incense stick of time, Zhao Fuhai came back covered in mud.
"Your Highness greets Princess Dingguo!"
"You're welcome, Master Zhao!
First, tell this princess about the situation, and then find a spacious place to store the food and supplies we brought."
Zhao Fuhai looked at Nangong Jiu and the others.
"Princess, where are the food and supplies you brought? We need to find a way to get them in."
"You don't need to transport it, just find a place to store it..."
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