Qin Yuanhao narrowed his eyes. It was up to him to decide whether to explode or not.
But he still had to investigate thoroughly before he could find the reason.
"Captain Chu, you did a good job." Qin Yuanhao looked at the person in front of him with appreciation. His daughter said that this person could be used, so he must make good use of him.
"I have issued an order to promote Chu Tianlei, the patrol captain, to the position of patrol censor of the Metropolitan Censorate to ensure the safety of the capital. Minister Yang is currently arranging new homes for the refugees, so you should go and help him."
Chu Tianlei quickly knelt down and expressed his gratitude.
The look in his eyes when he looked at Emperor Qin Yuanhao was full of admiration.
Persistence is meaningful, and he will definitely serve His Majesty well.
[By the way, I'm wondering what the plan is like for the refugees. I remember that their labor can accumulate points, and those points will determine their new home location. This would be fair to everyone and could eliminate a lot of problems.]
Even for the elderly, contributing to a new home will help them avoid dying and reduce the burden on their family.
It would be great if the people of the capital could see the progress of the refugees' new homes. This way, they would know that the Emperor is truly doing good things to protect the people.
[We need to arrange for the refugees to be rescued and for new homes to be built. We can't just conscript men from the capital. That would only lead to widespread complaints.]
[You need to encourage everyone to sign up willingly and offer rewards, so you can profit and help others at the same time.]
Qin Yuanhao secretly took it to heart and saw that Qin Zhenzhen's face showed fatigue.
"Zhou Mian, what time is it now?"
"Your Majesty, it's almost noon." Zhou Mian said, and personally handed the hot tea to the emperor. "Your Majesty, moisten your throat."
"No need. You will personally take the little princess back to Yonghua Palace." Qin Yuanhao carefully handed the little princess to Zhou Mian and continued, "Call back Minister Yang and the Minister of Works."
*
It was just after noon.
In all the major markets in the east, south, west and north of the capital.
Several soldiers were busy setting up wooden scaffolding, and the people around them stopped what they were doing and gathered around.
"What is this for?"
"The notice stand should be posted at the government office, why is it being posted at the market?"
"The Emperor won't impose more taxes, will he?"
"Is this not going to let people live?"
…
Several soldiers just lowered their heads and set up a notice board without refutation. Soon, a notice board was built on the stone platform. At the front was a small desk, and a scholar was sitting upright.
Two notices were posted on the notice board.
"Sir, what is this?"
“That’s right, we don’t understand it.”
"Everyone, please be patient. I will explain it to you." A scholar was about to step forward and read it out when he saw the soldier on the stone platform speak.
"From winter to spring, rain and snow have continued, forcing many people to leave their homes and migrate south. Now, countless refugees are heading towards the capital. Your Majesty has been merciful in allocating the eastern suburbs to these refugees, also to protect the lives of our people in the capital. However, these refugees are now struggling to survive and need our help."
Some people, thinking they were being asked to raise funds, immediately became unhappy. "They're struggling, and so are we. Your Majesty, why don't you help us?"
"That's right, we live a hard life too. My husband goes out early and comes back late, and we can barely make ends meet at home."
…
The soldiers had anticipated this and took out gongs and drums to beat them.
The scene suddenly became quiet.
"Listen to me, Your Majesty loves the people like his own children. How could he not consider everyone's situation? The notice means that everyone is voluntarily signing up to participate in the construction of new homes for the refugees. Your labor will be exchanged for points, which can eventually be exchanged for food, chickens, ducks, geese, and other livestock."
"Wait, I don't quite understand."
"Can we exchange it for food? Can we also exchange it for chickens, ducks, and geese?"
"What does this labor mean? What can we women do at home?"
…
The scholar at the desk, seeing that the people were somewhat moved, stood up and stood next to the soldiers.
"Don't worry, everyone. I'm just a scholar with no academic achievements. I can't do heavy work, let alone handicrafts. As long as I know a few words, I can still participate. Today, I will do this clerical work and I will get 50 points, which can be exchanged for one or two ounces of coarse rice."
"If you can help build a new house, the points you get will be several times more than mine."
"Women can go over and help with sewing clothes, arranging meals and so on."
"This new house construction requires five days. We are currently recruiting 100 people. After these five days, there will be no such good opportunity."
"Everyone, rest assured, this is stamped with the personal seal of His Majesty. All the supplies were purchased by His Majesty, so there will be no mistakes."
After he said this, the people below were stunned at first, and then started a heated discussion.
"Sir, what is that notice next to it?"
As soon as this voice came out, everyone fell silent.
The scholar gave a shy laugh and continued, "This is the latest update on the refugees' new homes."
"During these five days, every step of the refugees' construction of their new homes will be recorded in detail here."
"For example, the number of people recruited in the capital today, the number of houses being built in the eastern suburbs, and so on."
"We will also establish a list of 10,000 names at the new homes for displaced persons. As long as you have participated in the construction of a new home, you can be included in the list."
"This will let everyone in the world know that I have done a good deed. There is food to be gained. I want to sign up and go." A peddler put down his shoulder pole, rushed to the front, and shouted excitedly.
"And me, I'm signing up too. I'm good at carpentry and can make furniture and build houses."
"I, I can sew clothes."
…
The scholar's eyes lit up, and he quickly sat down at the desk. "Everyone, don't worry. Line up here. I'll register everyone one by one. Each person will be given a bamboo card with a number, name, and points on it. Everyone must keep it safe. At the same time, I will also register again to prevent anyone from impersonating you."
A scholar in white stood in the crowd, looking silently at the announcement above.
He did not expect that His Majesty would come up with such a policy, which not only helped the refugees, but also soothed the hearts of the people in the capital, and even encouraged everyone to help each other. This was a very good move.
There is also a registration method, which can be said to avoid many problems.
He will try again in this year's Enke.
*
Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The young eunuch took the letter and carefully handed it to Zhou Mian.
"Your Majesty, there are already over a hundred people registered in the capital, and they are now being arranged to go to their new homes in the eastern suburbs."
Qin Yuanhao took the letter and raised the corners of his mouth. "Okay, I'm looking forward to it. When the new house is completed, I will take the little princess to see it."
"Zhou Mian, have the people from the Imperial Hospital and the Ministry of Works arrived?"
"Your Majesty, everyone is waiting outside the hall. I will go and invite them in." Seeing this, Zhou Mian hurried out to invite the minister in.
As soon as several ministers stepped into the hall, they heard their emperor's words and opened their eyes wide in shock.
Is this really what their Majesty said?
I don't quite understand how it's connected.
"The Imperial Hospital and the Ministry of Industry should collaborate to complete the protective clothing and shields. Ideally, they should also design the isolation wards. These things can be compiled into a booklet and continuously improved..."
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