Chapter 105: Food Transport
Murong Li drove the carriage to a corner where there was no one around. After stopping for a while, the carriage headed back. When it was almost at the county government office, Su Yue put the grain into the carriage and went into the government office to unload the grain.
After unloading the grain, they made another trip.
They worked back and forth like this for the entire night and collected almost 50,000 kilograms of grain.
The county magistrate looked at the huge amount of food and said with emotion, "Mr. Murong, it's almost dawn. You can rest in the county office for a while. I will go and cook breakfast later. This much food will be enough to last for a while. If there is any food left, please give it to other counties."
Murong Li frowned upon hearing this. This county magistrate was a good person. The food supply for the people in his own county was barely enough, yet he was still thinking about the people in other counties. "Are you sure this food supply is enough?"
He didn't plan to run again today. He was fine, but the horse was tired, so he changed horses in the space.
The two horses took turns running, and it took them an entire night. If it were just one horse running, it would have been exhausted long ago.
County Magistrate Huang was not a greedy man. These 50,000 kilograms of grain could at least save the lives of the people. If he thought of other ways, the people in the neighboring counties would die immediately without food.
He said, "This amount of food can sustain the people of Yunwu County for a month. The people in the neighboring counties don't have a single grain. Some are barely surviving, and some, well, it's hard to describe. If Master Murong still has any food, please send some to them first."
After hearing what County Magistrate Huang said, Murong Li and Su Yue looked at each other. Both of them felt a chill in their hearts. What County Magistrate Huang didn't finish saying must be about eating one's own children. It was not impossible to do so in order to survive.
Since they set foot in Northwest County, they have encountered countless refugees along the way, but they have not seen any corpses. It is easy for them to guess where those corpses have gone.
The two of them were in a very heavy mood. Murong Li thought for a moment and said, "How about this? We put the grain here, and the county magistrate can have them come here to transport the grain. You would be the most suitable person to do it."
Considering their identities and their unfamiliarity with the place, it would indeed be less troublesome if he handled the matter.
County Magistrate Huang nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take you two to rest for a while, and then I'll go take care of this matter right away."
Now that we have food, it is easier to find people to help with the work, and the former yamen runners can also be recruited back.
"good."
Murong Li tied up the carriage, and the two followed County Magistrate Huang to the backyard.
Only County Magistrate Huang lived in the county government office. His family was still in his hometown. He was extremely glad that he did not bring them with him when he took office, otherwise he could not imagine what the situation would be like now.
Looking at the simple house, County Magistrate Huang said embarrassedly, "Master Murong, Miss Su, please leave for a moment. There is really no other way. I will go get some water later."
There was also a well in the county government office, but it had dried up long ago. There was only an ancient well in the county town with a little water in it. He would go to fetch water later.
Thinking about how his position as a county magistrate had ended up like this, he felt helpless.
Murong Li waved his hand: "Don't worry about us, we are well prepared."
"Well, you guys take a rest first, I'll take my leave." County Magistrate Huang breathed a sigh of relief and immediately retreated before taking a wooden bucket to fetch water.
Su Yue and the other person entered the house, closed the door, and then entered the space. They washed up, ate something, and fell asleep.
After a tiring night, the two of them were not made of iron and were extremely exhausted.
The two of them slept for half a day, got up and had dinner, and then went for a stroll in the county town in the afternoon. The county town was extremely deserted, with basically no shops open. Ninety percent of the shops were closed, so even if they wanted to buy something, there was nothing to buy.
After the two of them took a walk around, the grain in the county government office had already been shipped out.
At night they continued to transport food.
It's not that they have to be so brazen. The matter of Su Yue's space and the source of food must not be exposed to the people.
There are two horse-drawn carriages pulling the goods tonight. County Magistrate Huang has a carriage in the county government office, but no horses. Su Yue brought a horse into the county government office on the second trip. After loading the horses, the two carriages carried the goods back and forth.
A total of more than 100,000 kilograms of food were delivered that night.
Although this amount of food is still a drop in the bucket for the common people, it can at least save the lives of the people in the three counties.
County Magistrate Huang was so overjoyed. With so much food, he didn't know how to thank the two men. He bowed deeply to them and said, "Thank you, Master Murong and Miss Su. From now on, if you need anything in Yunwu County, please feel free to do it. I will take care of it."
County Magistrate Huang knew that the two men didn't like to hear nonsense, so he made a promise to them.
Murong Li helped County Magistrate Huang to take power. He felt a liking for his talent and believed that the Xifeng Kingdom would need such local officials who were dedicated to serving the people.
He said earnestly, "We are also doing our part for the people. The county magistrate is a good official. I believe that if you stick to your original intention, there will come a day when you will be able to show your talents. The rest of the matter is up to you. Let's go back first. If there is anything or you need food, send someone to Yunwu Village to find me and we will find a solution."
"Okay, okay, I will definitely take note of Master Murong's teachings."
County Magistrate Huang would not underestimate Murong Li, a demoted prince. Not only was he not troubled, he also had a way to get so much food.
Don't underestimate him, this former King Li will definitely make a comeback.
County Magistrate Huang admired and appreciated Murong Li from the bottom of his heart. He believed that a person like him might be able to change the Xifeng Kingdom.
Murong Li patted him: "You are a good county magistrate."
After saying that, he left the carriage directly to County Magistrate Huang. A county magistrate still had to rely on his legs to go out.
County Magistrate Huang was moved again, and his eyes were misty.
"Goodbye!"
After the two said goodbye to County Magistrate Huang, Su Yue got on the carriage, and Murong Li drove the carriage straight to the city gate, and then out of the city gate, ran towards Yunwu Town.
County Magistrate Huang sent the two men away until they were out of sight before returning to make arrangements.
When the two returned to Yunwu Town, it was almost dark. They still went around the town. All the shops were closed, so they went straight back to Yunwu Village.
When we arrived at Yunwu Village, it was already very late and everyone had already gone to bed.
Murong Li tied up the horse, and went into the room with Su Yue to eat, wash, and sleep.
They didn't close their eyes for a whole day and night, their eyelids were always fighting each other, and they fell asleep as soon as they touched the bed.
The next day, the two got up late and hurriedly washed up before leaving the space. When Su Yue opened the door, Su Qiwen was standing at her door with a gloomy face. Seeing Murong Li behind Su Yue, he clenched his fists and wanted to smash Murong Li's head.
(End of this chapter)
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