The fact that the State of Yue could send so much food and fodder not only stunned the people in Mubei City.
Many officials, led by the city lord Xu Mengsong, were also extremely shocked.
However, after a little thought, they felt relieved.
Zhao Hao has come here on orders from the emperor, and now that he has encountered difficulties, he must have informed His Majesty.
Your Majesty, you have borrowed these grains and fodders from the Kingdom of Shu.
This shows how much His Majesty values Zhao Hao.
The matter was resolved quietly.
Thinking of this, everyone became even more respectful to Zhao Hao.
At this moment, Zhao Hao sent someone to call over the city lord Xu Mengsong.
Xu Mengsong did not dare to delay and hurried over to meet Zhao Hao.
"Sir, what do you want me to do?"
Zhao Hao waved his hand and asked him to take a seat, then he said softly: "Master Xu, I started to raise grain before."
"Only Mianyu County Magistrate Tian Yan responded."
"But I also know that the situation in Mianyu County is not good."
"Now we have food."
"So, I think it's better to return the grain to Mianyu County."
"How about this, you arrange to send all the more than 5,000 dan of grain that we collected earlier to Mianyu County."
“Although some were sent from other counties, the amount was very small and harmless to them.”
"So forget it."
Xu Mengsong was stunned when he heard this: "Master, are you going to send all the more than 5,000 dan of grain to Mianyu County?"
Zhao Hao nodded immediately, stood up and said, "Yes, Mianyu County has transported more than 1,500 dan of grain."
"That's all from the mouths of ordinary people."
"Since the people of Mianyu are so righteous, how can the court let them pay in vain?"
"Master Xu, when you send people to deliver the grain, tell the county magistrate, Master Tian, and the people of Mianyu County."
"Just say that the court will never forget their contributions!"
"They brought 1,500 dan of grain, and now we give them 5,000 dan of grain!"
Xu Mengsong took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed to Zhao Hao.
"Don't worry, sir. I'll order someone to do it right away!"
After saying that, he walked out.
Soon, under Xu Mengsong's personal arrangement, 5,000 dan of grain were transported to Mianyu County.
When the grain transport convoy entered Mianyu, it immediately caused a sensation in the entire county.
Someone immediately ran to the county government office and informed the county magistrate Tian Yan of the matter.
Tian Yan was handling official business. After hearing the report from the visitor, he immediately ran out quickly.
When he came out of the county government office, he saw that the convoy had arrived at the gate of the county government office.
The grain team was so long that you couldn't see the end of it.
In front of the grain team was a middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a fifth-rank official.
Without waiting for the middle-aged man to dismount, Tian Yan hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and said, "Your subordinate Tian Yan, greetings to Master Qi!"
Lord Qi laughed, but he didn't have the airs of a superior at all. He got off his horse directly, walked forward and helped Tian Yan up.
"Master Tian, there is no need to be so polite, please stand up quickly!"
Tian Yan was somewhat flattered and quickly asked, "Master Qi, what are you doing today..."
At this time, many ordinary people had gathered around.
Lord Qi stroked his beard and smiled, "Lord Tian, I came here today to bring you food!"
Tian Yan had long guessed that these large carts were loaded with grain.
However, he was still confused about what was going on.
Seeing that he was puzzled, Lord Qi said, "Because there is no food, Lord Zhao has thought of other ways."
"Now, there is no shortage of food and fodder."
"Therefore, Lord Zhao personally sent me here, named Lord Xu, to deliver these 5,000 dan of grain back to your Mianyu County."
Hearing his words, Tian Yan's eyes widened instantly, showing an incredible look.
"Master Qi, how much food have you delivered?"
Not only Tian Yan, but all the surrounding people in Mianyu also exclaimed in surprise.
Because the 1,500 loads of grain that were sent away before were collected from the rice jars of every household.
And the food that is sent back will naturally be returned to them.
However, their entire county could only barely gather together 1,500 dan.
How come, in just over a month, 5,000 dan were sent back?
Lord Qi stretched out his palm and said with a smile: "Lord Tian, you heard it right, it is five thousand dan!"
"Lord Zhao Hao said that your Mianyu County was already in difficulty, so now that we have food, we will return more to you!"
"The original words of the master are, this is called borrowing well and repaying well, it won't be difficult to borrow again!"
"The Lord also said that you, Lord Tian, know the importance of things and can consider the overall situation. The people of Mianyu also know the righteousness of the country."
"In this case, the court cannot let you suffer any loss!"
"These 5,000 dan of grain are both a return and a commendation!"
After hearing his words, Tian Yan's eyes turned red and he didn't say anything for a long time.
Finally, he fell to his knees with a thud.
"Your Majesty, thank you Lord Zhao!"
At this moment, all the people around were moved to tears.
As Tian Yan knelt down, all the people also knelt down one after another.
Seeing this scene, Lord Qi was also deeply shocked.
He quickly helped Tian Yan up: "Master Tian, please get up quickly. Lord Zhao praised your actions highly."
“I hope you can keep up the good work!”
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