Because of the snow, many people caught colds, and the number of patients in the clinic increased a lot. Gao Zhijun was so busy that she had to stay overnight in the clinic.
Despite the warnings, many thatched houses were still crushed, killing several villagers and injuring many others.
The heavy snow lasted for three days and three nights, and Gao Zhijun was busy for three days.
During this time, she did not return to the Princess's Mansion and stayed in the clinic. Firstly, it was because of the thick snow and slippery roads, making it difficult to walk. Secondly, there were too many patients and the clinic was short of staff.
She finally understood what it meant to either do something or die. If she did something, she would die.
It was because she fired Dr. Du and the others that the clinic was short-staffed, and she was exhausted as a cow, unable to move. She should have waited until the snow was over and the patients recovered before firing them, so as not to exhaust herself so much.
"It's stopped snowing! Princess, look, it's stopped snowing!"
Gao Zhijun was treating a patient when Hongyue ran in happily and excitedly.
"I see. Look how happy you are. Go get someone to clear the snow in front of the clinic so that people can walk more easily."
Gao Zhijun heard that the snow had stopped and let out a long sigh. It finally stopped.
If it continues, who knows how many people will suffer. She herself will be busy to death.
"Miracle doctor, the snow has stopped, how wonderful!"
When the patients heard this, a smile appeared on their faces.
This year's heavy snowfall was so sudden and intense that many thatched huts collapsed. Some villagers, awakened by patrols, avoided being trapped beneath their huts. Others were less fortunate and escaped the disaster. They were trapped beneath their huts, cold and bruised by the time villagers rescued them.
"Now that the snow has stopped, everyone can have a good New Year."
Gao Zhijun looked at the white snow outside and felt a little heavy-hearted, wondering how many people were left homeless.
In order not to make the patients worry, she chose to tell a lie to comfort them.
"Divine Doctor, can we really have a good New Year this year?"
The patient was not comforted but worried instead. It is really difficult to have a good New Year like this.
The houses have collapsed, so there is no place to celebrate the New Year.
"Yes, you must trust the court. They will ensure everyone has a good New Year. You all should relax. This will help you recover from your illness."
Gao Zhijun knew what they were worried about, and she would ask her father to solve the housing problem.
"I hope so!"
The people are not very optimistic.
Gao Zhijun concentrated on treating the people until the lunch break at noon, when she had some time to rest.
At this moment, the snow on the streets had been cleared. After Gao Zhijun finished her lunch, she took a carriage into the palace to find the emperor.
"Princess, the sun is out. Look how warm it is."
Mo Xue looked at the big sun appearing in the sky. It was bright and warm under the sunlight.
"Canglang, stop the car!"
Gao Zhijun stopped Canglang who was driving and said she wanted to get out of the car to feel the sunshine.
"Whoa!"
Canglang tightened the reins and the carriage slowly stopped.
Gao Zhijun got off the carriage and stood on the street. A ray of golden sunlight shone down, making her feel warm.
The sunshine that has not been seen for many days reappears today, driving away the cold wind.
At this moment, people on both sides of the street came out into the street, shouting and jumping, cheering: "The snow has stopped, the sun is out, it's warm and comfortable!"
Gao Zhijun felt the warmth brought by the sun, and the gloom in her heart had dispelled, turning her into a cheerful mood.
The sky cleared up after the snow.
Looking at the happy people, Gao Zhijun got on the carriage and went to the palace to find the emperor.
Gao Zhijun had privileges in entering the palace, so she was able to enter the palace and the imperial study without any hindrance.
"It's so cold, why are you here?"
The emperor saw Gao Zhijun and asked her.
Because of the snow in the past few days, many people’s thatched houses collapsed and they were left homeless.
Soon the New Year came, and local officials came to ask how to resettle the people. He was worried about this matter.
"Father, the heavy snow has crushed the people's houses, leaving many homeless. I don't know how we will celebrate the New Year this year. I came here to ask you."
Gao Zhijun went straight to the point and stated the reason why she entered the palace.
"I have received memorials from various places asking me this question, and I am also worried about this issue."
The emperor didn't expect that Gao Zhijun entered the palace for this matter.
"Has Father thought of a countermeasure?"
Gao Zhijun asked the emperor.
"Not yet. After all, the treasury is empty, and there's nothing we can do to help even if we want to."
The emperor felt a headache when he thought of the national treasury. How could the emperor be so poor and not have much money at all?
"Father, let's do this! I'll pay half for the construction of houses for the people, and the court will pay half. This year, we'll build new houses for the people to celebrate the New Year."
Gao Zhijun also knew that the national treasury was insufficient and that Daliang's money was in the hands of corrupt officials and wealthy businessmen. She was willing to donate money to help the people rebuild their homes.
"Really, that's great. You're just a timely help, a benefactor to Daliang."
The emperor didn't expect Gao Zhijun to be so generous. You know, it takes a lot of money to build houses for the people.
"Father, if we build thatched houses, they will look like they're being crushed by the snow next year. Why don't we build houses made of blue bricks and tiles? In each village, we'll requisition a piece of land and build blue brick and tile houses uniformly. We'll build houses based on the population."
Gao Zhijun imagined rows of common houses, each with its own courtyard. Larger courtyards would have larger ones, smaller ones would have smaller ones. This would ensure that every male had his own room, and every two females had their own room.
"Tell me quickly, how do we build it?"
The emperor had never heard of what Gao Zhijun said and was very curious, so he asked Gao Zhijun for a detailed explanation.
After Gao Zhijun's detailed explanation, the emperor was very pleased and immediately decided to do as Gao Zhijun said.
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