Compared with the extravagant life of the Yao family, the people of Lizhou were in dire straits.
Heavy snow fell for half a month and the snow was three feet thick.
There is a river near Lizhou called Lijiang. The water of Lijiang is clear and clean and can be drunk directly.
On weekdays, people draw water from Lijiang River for daily use, because they believe that the water from Lijiang River is a gift from God.
In previous winters, the river did not freeze, and people could use water from the river even in winter.
Only this year, due to heavy snow, the entire river was frozen.
Now, people are extremely short of water.
After leaving Yao's house, Huo Qing sent his subordinates to inquire about the news.
The national teacher decided to go to the riverside to take a look, and they split up.
At this time, the snow was still falling and there were almost no people on the streets.
There was a pub not far away, and Huo Qing and Mu Qingyun decided to go in and take a look.
As soon as I walked into the store, the waiter came over to greet me.
"Excuse me, what would you like to eat?"
Mu Qingyun quickly looked around the store. Business was not very good, with only a few people around.
"Waiter, bring us a pot of wine and some signature dishes." Huo Qing said casually.
Mu Qingyun hesitated a little, "We are here to do something, so let's not drink."
The waiter smiled and recommended the wine in the store to them.
"Customer, you don't understand this. The peach blossom wine in our store is not an ordinary wine."
"It tastes good and has a mild aftereffect. Even children won't get drunk if they drink it."
"Everyone who has tried it says it's good. If you try it, I guarantee you'll want to try it again next time."
It’s cold in winter and drinking can warm the body, which is why the waiter actively promotes wine.
Mu Qingyun's expression relaxed a little, "Then give it a try."
They sat down in a corner.
After a while, the waiter brought a pot of peach blossom wine.
Mu Qingyun smelled the aroma of wine and couldn't help but pour a glass.
He picked up the wine glass and smelled it. The scent of peach blossoms filled his face, intoxicating.
The peach blossom wine tastes sweet. After he took a sip, the fragrance lingered on his lips and teeth, leaving him with an endless aftertaste.
It was really good wine. Even he, who didn’t drink much, found the taste particularly intoxicating.
Huo Qing saw that the store was not that busy, so he asked the waiter some questions.
"Brother Xiaoer, we are from other places. There is a severe snowstorm in Lizhou now. Has your store been greatly affected?"
When it comes to the topic of snowstorms, the waiter seems to have a lot to say.
"You don't know, guest, but we usually live on the water from the Li River."
"It's snowing so heavily now, the river is frozen, the available water has been greatly reduced, and we are all suffering." There was a look of worry on his face.
Mu Qingyun and his companions did not see any wells along the way. If every household had a well, wouldn't it be more convenient to get water? This question has always lingered in Mu Qingyun's mind.
"Why didn't they dig a well?" Mu Qingyun asked his doubts.
Huo Qing and Mu Qingyun looked at the waiter, hoping he could answer something.
"We want to, but the groundwater is very deep and it's hard to dig for water."
"Since there is natural water, we go directly to the river to fetch water." The shop owner was a little helpless.
So that's how it is.
They need to help people solve the water problem, which is not an easy task.
There are two ways: one is to melt the ice on the river, and the other is to dig a few wells for the people.
How to implement it specifically still needs further consideration.
"Didn't the county magistrate try to find a solution to the problem?" Huo Qing said seriously when he saw the seriousness of the situation.
Seeing how concerned they were about the snowstorm, the waiter thought they were particularly kind-hearted. He lowered his voice and said, "Don't tell me I said that. Our county magistrate doesn't really care about things."
The county magistrate here refers to County Magistrate Yao.
“Before, someone went to ask the county magistrate for help, and he directly ordered people to throw that person out.
"Some beggars froze to death. Poor people died of thirst, starvation, and freezing because they had no money to buy water. There were so many deaths, but the county magistrate kept it a secret.
"It's true that the rich are feasting and drinking, while the poor are freezing to death on the streets."
These are what the waiter secretly heard from the customers. Although he was heartbroken, as an ordinary person, he could do nothing about it.
"Hmph, you bastard." Upon hearing this, Huo Qing stood up angrily and slammed the table in anger.
The waiter was so scared that he hurried over to him and covered his mouth, "Be careful, if the county magistrate finds out, you'll be dead."
Huo Qing pushed his hand away, pursed her lips and said nothing.
Seeing the waiter's cautious look, Mu Qingyun had to comfort him: "Waiter, don't worry, we won't tell anyone."
After the waiter served all the dishes, he left. "Sir, call me if you need anything."
Mu Qingyun waved at him, signaling him to go down.
"This County Magistrate Yao is no simple person." Mu Qingyun said as he put down his wine glass.
Huo Qing nodded and sighed: "If these problems are not solved, people's lives will become more and more difficult."
"Let's discuss this together when we get back."
It seems that today's harvest was good. I learned the true face of County Magistrate Yao from the waiter.
They need to move to another place. Their personal safety is difficult to guarantee if they stay in Yao Mansion.
On the other side, the national teacher followed the directions of passers-by and came to the nearby Li River.
He looked towards the river. Everything was silent, as if he was the only one in the world.
At this time, the surface of the Lijiang River was covered with thick ice, and even if you threw stones at it, there was no movement.
The people had thought of ways to solve the problem, such as throwing stones at the ice and using fire, but to no avail.
As soon as the ice melted a little, the snow kept falling and the river surface continued to freeze.
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