Even Yi Chenli couldn't possibly be a prophet who could foresee everything.
The sweet potatoes were delayed on the way, and the food in the camp could only last for the distribution of porridge tomorrow morning at most. At this rate, they would have to go hungry for at least a day.
Going hungry for a day can be quite unbearable, but it's not life-threatening.
As long as everyone in the camp works together to overcome the difficulties, the problems will naturally be solved once the sweet potatoes arrive.
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The disaster victims had been fleeing all the way here, living a life where they would only have one meal a day and no next. They had an instinctive fear and apprehension about starvation.
"If we survive these two days, will there really be more food?"
"With so many of us, we must need a lot of food. Will we be able to provide enough relief?"
"If we walk a few more miles ahead, we'll reach Shengjing City. What can't we find in the city? Why don't we go into the city?"
The reason for keeping the disaster victims outside the city was to prevent them from entering Shengjing and causing panic and chaos in the capital. That area was the closest to the imperial palace and the emperor's residence. To prevent people from enemy countries from taking the opportunity to infiltrate the disaster victims and cause trouble, these victims were absolutely not allowed to enter the capital.
Once the disaster victims enter Beijing, all previous efforts will be in vain.
An Chaoli realized the seriousness of the situation and stepped forward to say, "Fellow disaster victims, we understand your desire to have enough to eat, but there are no porridge stalls set up in Shengjing City. Even if you go there, it will be of no use."
"We've been going hungry in our camp these past few days. Please join us in getting through this difficult time. Once we get through this, food will be available, and I promise that every one of you will have enough to eat, instead of just porridge."
An Chaoli spoke earnestly and logically, and also made assurances to the disaster victims. He had a dignified appearance and was not the kind of greasy-haired, pot-bellied official; his words carried a certain degree of credibility.
Another group of disaster victims were swayed by him and echoed, "We are willing to listen to the adults and wait here quietly for rescue."
"We are willing too."
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Many people responded, but inevitably a few refused to listen to advice.
"We need to see real, edible food, not empty promises. We've already experienced hunger, and we don't want to go hungry again."
Even if there are a few restless and rebellious disaster victims, they will gradually influence the majority.
A guard whispered in Yi Chenli's ear, "Sixth Prince, should we arrest those few outstanding ones?"
Yi Chenli fell into deep thought. If they were really causing trouble, they deserved to be beaten to death. However, these were genuine disaster victims, and arresting them might have the opposite effect.
But where can we find food?
Amid the stalemate between the disaster victims and the imperial court, a clear and melodious female voice suddenly rang out. She raised her hand high, walked generously between the guards and the disaster victims, and said with a smile, "I have food."
"The Sixth Prince is doing his best for you, so you must trust and support him. As for the food supply these days, I will take care of it all."
The girl's smile entered the eyes of the disaster victims like a spring breeze, a refreshing and warm wind, without any threat.
A child among the disaster victims pointed at An Yuan'er and said, "This older sister is so pretty. She looks like a fairy!"
"I like older sister, she's beautiful."
The children among the disaster victims immediately surrounded An Yuan'er.
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