Disaster relief is a hot potato; doing it well is a great achievement, but doing it poorly could cost you your life.
Disaster victims are all displaced and homeless people. Historically, when disaster victims cause trouble, there will always be casualties.
These officials are quick to claim credit, but when real trouble comes, they're all terrified. No one dares to step forward, fearing that the anger of the disaster victims will implicate them.
Someone whispered, "Lord Liu, this matter started because of you, shouldn't you step forward?"
Lord Liu fell silent at this moment, not uttering a single word.
His attitude was clear: he simply didn't want to go.
Yi Chenli seemed to have anticipated this situation, as he hadn't held much expectation for these adults in the first place.
Just when everyone was indifferent and trying to protect themselves, a strong voice broke the silence: "This old minister is willing to go with the Sixth Prince, to serve him, to comfort the disaster victims, and to distribute food."
That voice belonged to An Chaoli.
An Chaoli was a very sensible person, and this was not the time to throw a tantrum or show cowardice. He also knew that Yi Chenli needed a respected senior official to step forward and stand firmly on his side.
And he was willing to be that person.
As expected, after An Chaoli spoke first, more and more people followed suit.
"I am willing to go."
"I am also willing."
"......"
As Yi Chenli's gaze drifted towards An Chaoli, the other man was also looking at him. From An Chaoli's eyes, Yi Chenli saw certainty.
A round sentence suddenly flashed through his mind: From now on, my family will also be your family, and Ali will never be lonely again.
For a moment, Yi Chenli was dazed. Could it really be true? What kind of magical thing was family? Yi Chenli had never experienced it before; he didn't know.
He came to his senses and said, "In that case, everyone, come with me."
"However, let's agree on three points beforehand. We will take back the grain, and it's understandable that the disaster victims are angry. We must not use violence at that time, and we should focus on calming their emotions."
The ministers replied in unison, "Yes."
Although Yi Chenli is good at using violence, it is not a universal solution. Knowing how to adapt is also one of Yi Chenli's abilities.
Yi Chenli led a dozen ministers and soldiers out of the main camp and headed out of the camp.
With such a big incident, An Yuan'er naturally found out about it.
She waited at the door and went to greet her father and Ali when they came out.
"Father, Yuan'er will go with you."
Before An Chaoli could speak, Yi Chenli directly refused: "No."
"I want to go."
"It's dangerous outside."
"But I can't just stand by and do nothing. I'm already here, so maybe I can help."
"obedient."
The ministers following behind were stunned when they heard the conversation between the two.
Is this their sixth prince? Why is he speaking so gently? And even discussing things with him?
It seems there's something going on between the Sixth Prince and Miss An?
An Chaoli had initially intended to keep it a secret, but now it seems that the two of them completely ignored his words.
"Yuan'er, go back. This is none of your business."
"Father, I want..." Before An Yuan'er could speak again, Yi Chenli directly ordered, "Take Miss An back."
An Yuan'er had no choice but to watch helplessly as the person left.
However, she was still uneasy. She devised a plan, avoiding the guards watching her, and followed in the direction they had gone.
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