Chapter 319 Entering the City

Such white flour steamed buns are very rare in normal times.

In such a situation of lack of food and clothing, they are even more rare delicacies.

Tang Shi thought that he had eaten a lot of good things, but he was still conquered by the taste of this steamed bun.

The children ate it with big mouthfuls, and soon they finished a steamed bun.

"Look at how hungry the children are."

"Don't worry, there are more."

"Even if this steamed bun is cold, it's not hard, it's still soft. Take two more for each person, and you can fill your stomach if you are hungry later."

Ji Bochang held the bamboo basket and looked at the children wolfing down their food, and couldn't help but smile.

"Let's go quickly, it will be dark if we don't leave now."

Ji Bochang waved to them, picked up the bamboo basket and returned to the place just now.

He stood in the wilderness with his companions, waiting for the next person to pass by.

A few small steamed buns made Tang Shi feel a different kind of warmth.

Although he had not met the rebel leader yet, he must be a kind person to have such subordinates.

He held the steamed bun in his mouth and drove the carriage forward.

Although they had a carriage, their horses were too thin.

Even if they did not rest, it would be dark when they arrived at Jianan Pass.

It was dark, and the yamen runners must have gone home to rest.

There would be no one to arrange accommodation for them.

Tang Shi was about to find a dilapidated temple to rest when he was stopped by a patrolling constable.

"You, the one driving the carriage."

The constable looked at Tang Shi and the children in the carriage and asked, "Are you new here?"

These people are really amazing.

They found out that he was new after just one encounter.

"You haven't reported to the government office yet?"

The constable's tone was fierce, as if he was going to draw the knife at his waist in the next second.

Tang Shi tightened the reins in his hands and nodded stiffly.

"Yeah."

"Then why are you hesitating, hurry to the government office."

"The dew is heavy, what if the children catch a cold."

The constable said, leading the way in front.

"Follow me, I know a shortcut that will get you there faster."

Tang Shi was silent.

This was the second time he guessed wrong.

These rebels seemed to get along unexpectedly well.

He looked at the increasingly narrow path in front of him, and still felt that he should observe for a while.

Maybe the rebels will reveal their true colors soon.

As a result, after passing through the narrow alley, the government office appeared in front of him.

"Go quickly, go left after entering the door, and those with children and elderly people at home should register there. There are more people there, so it will be faster."

Tang Shi bowed: "Thank you, brother."

"You're welcome."

The constable pointed to his clothes: "You can tell by looking at my official uniform. I am a constable, specializing in solving problems for the people. This is my job."

It's very well said.

Tang Shi couldn't help clapping his hands: "Well said."

Tang Shi couldn't remember how long it had been since he had seen such a constable.

In his impression, most of the constables looked up and looked at people with their noses.

Only when they met those big shots would they be willing to lower their heads.

He looked at the constable with admiration: "I lived in Jianan Pass for a while before, and I am familiar with the constables here, but I have no impression of you. May I ask if you are from somewhere else?"

The constable puffed out his chest: "I am from Tongmen Pass, and I am the constable personally selected by His Majesty."

"I can see that you don't know our Majesty. Our Majesty is different from that dog emperor in Dayun. He is a very good person, loves the people like his own children, and is kind and benevolent." "

But our Majesty is not a soft persimmon. He clearly rewards and punishes. Those corrupt officials who oppress the people will be executed without mercy if they are caught by His Majesty!"

Tang Shi became more and more curious about this rebel leader.

What kind of person is this leader?

He could send people outside to meet the people who came, and he could also consider the people's hunger and ask people to prepare steamed bread and water.

He could also arrange people in the city to lead the refugees.

This is really thoughtful.

But he did not let down his guard because maybe all these were deliberately done by the rebel leader for others to see.

When he enters the city, his true face will be revealed.

The constable stretched out his hand and wanted to pat Tang Shi on the shoulder, but Tang Shi dodged it.

The constable was not angry and said with a smile.

"You may not be used to a constable like me now, but you will get used to it after a while."

"Although you are thin, you have a solid foundation in your gestures, and you look like a martial artist."

"The government is short of people everywhere now, you can go and have a try."

Tang Shi thanked him and took the children into the government.

He walked to the left as the constable said, and sure enough, he saw a large room full of people.

Although there were many people coming to register, there were enough people here, and the work was done very quickly.

Soon, half of the people were gone.

In less than an incense stick of time, it was their turn.

When the constable in charge of registration learned that Tang Shi was not a relative of these children, he was silent for a while.

"You are such a good person. Nowadays, even biological parents may not be able to bring so many children to escape famine, but you can bring them here."

"Our Majesty has established charity halls called Fu'an Halls in various markets to specifically adopt these orphans and widows."

"You can send the children there, or you can live with them. I will choose a bigger house for you."

"But I advise you to send the children to Fu'an Hall. First, it costs a lot of money to raise these children, and you are unmarried, which will delay your marriage. Second, there are teachers in Fu'an Hall who teach the children, and they can learn some knowledge there."

Gan Fanren is very busy and has a lot of things to deal with.

Originally, he had not thought about these orphans and widows, but because of Dazhuang's existence.

Gan Fanren suddenly realized the existence of these orphans.

Some older children are okay, they can find some work within their ability to earn some expenses.

But those who are still very young, only three or five years old, can't even speak clearly, how can they take care of themselves.

So Gan Fanren established Fu'an Hall.

As long as it is confirmed that the children have been abandoned by their parents, they can come to Fu'an Hall.

A Fu'an Hall is equipped with two teachers

, a cook, and ten maids who take care of them.

There aren't many people, but at least the children can have enough food and clothes and don't have to go out on the streets.

Before Tang Shi could make a choice, the children spoke up.

"We want to go to Fu'an Hall."

"Sir, please send us to Fu'an Hall."

Zhaodi looked at Tang Shi, her black eyes covered with a layer of mist.

"Sir, you saved my life and sent me here. I am already very grateful. I don't want to burden you anymore."

"Sir, please send me to Fu'an Hall."

"Sir, I want to go to Fu'an Hall too."

"I want to go too."

Even the little children who had just learned to speak asked to go to Fu'an Hall.