Zhou Changsong......
The Jiangning Prefecture yamen runners inquired with the refugees from the south and were disappointed to find that there was no news about their relatives.
But I could go back, but I was afraid of the plague and I was also afraid of missing it. I was in a dilemma, so I rented a small courtyard for temporary accommodation and then see how the situation would develop.
Fortunately, Ling Jiheng gave them three boxes of things, and after sharing them among the group, there was still quite a lot.
Zhou Changsong also discovered the gold bars hidden in the box. He thought they were hidden by bandits and couldn't help but feel a little happy.
When you have money, you speak and act more generously.
Upon hearing that a caravan was heading south, Zhou Changsong made some arrangements and asked them to help find his relatives.
"If you can meet him, it would be best to bring him to Youzhou. If not, please help me find someone to ask around in the local area so that he can get back to me as soon as possible."
The other party accepted the money and naturally agreed. If it's something that comes naturally, why not do it?
In this way, a group of people lived in the small courtyard with peace of mind and never thought about settling in Yunrou County.
As time passed, refugees from the south and Hezhong Prefecture arrived one after another, and the gate of Youzhou Prefecture was in chaos.
Being surrounded by tens of thousands of refugees every day looks pretty creepy.
Although the Youzhou prefect wanted to increase the population, he also did not want any internal instability.
We sent people to distribute porridge and to persuade them to return, but it was of no use.
We have gone through countless hardships to get here, and we no longer have the courage to walk the old path again.
Many of them stayed at the city gate, thinking that they would not die since they had white porridge.
Upon seeing this, Yu Tingzhang directly issued a notice stating that it was possible to settle in Youzhou, but one had to farm or perform labor service.
The limit is three years. After three years, you can stay in Youzhou to buy a house or land, or return to your original place of residence.
As for the fact that their original place of residence refused to accept them, Lord Yu said that he was unable to provide a guarantee and the refugees had to consider the risks themselves.
The refugees, fed up with wandering, just want a home. Now the Youzhou government is not only willing to accept them, but also give them land to farm.
Although the tax is high, if you save a little, it is enough for your own food.
So they spoke up one after another, expressing their willingness to stay in Youzhou.
Fearing that they would go back on their word, Yu Tingzhang had a deed prepared, and all those who settled there had to sign and put their fingerprints on it, without exception.
Yu Tingzhang also sent doctors to guard the city gate. Anyone entering the city had to have their pulse checked to make sure they were not infected with any disease.
After that, their household registration will be checked. Those with household registration will be assigned to relatively wealthy county towns, while those without household registration will be sent to remote areas depending on the structure of their family members.
Youzhou Prefecture was bustling and prosperous. In order to get better information about their families, Zhou Changsong and others took the initiative to go to the county government office and volunteer to share the affairs of the government office.
Seeing that they were quite polite and were all officials from Jiangning Prefecture, Yu Tingzhang agreed.
They were separated, one was responsible for household registration, one was responsible for distributing porridge, and the rest maintained order outside the city.
The autumn wind was blowing gently, and you could still feel a chill in the morning and evening, but no one cared.
***
When Ling Jiheng arrived at Rongsiyuan, he saw everyone sitting together discussing Zhou Changsong.
He didn't interrupt, but sat quietly next to Chi Xingyue, pouring her water and peeling peanuts.
Near noon, Jinbao was sent out to get some information. Not long after, he came back.
"The case has been settled. It's said that those two scoundrels recently made a fortune and, in their joy, went to the county to drink. They then passed out drunk on the road and were eaten to death by stray dogs."
Old Master Ling was shocked because he also suspected that the two men were killed by the girl.
But now...
Old Master Ling had an indescribable feeling in his heart!
Jin Bao continued, "Before the officers came to our house, they questioned us in Dahe Village. They found no clues, so they turned their suspicions on the old man. Because yesterday, the old man and I were the only ones who went to Dahe Village."
As for the specific details, I am not clear.
The villagers of Qingshan Village only learned the news this morning. Song Lizheng had just returned from the county and was stopped by Jinbao for questioning before he could even drink a sip of water. He was almost mad with rage.
"Tell me, what are they bragging about? They can't even save the money they have, and they even lost their lives! I even suspect they were targeted and robbed!"
Jin Bao helped Song Lizheng calm down and comforted him, "There are all kinds of birds in the forest, so don't worry!"
"Is this a question of whether to relax or not? This is..."
Song Lizheng hesitated for a moment but still didn't say it.
This matter involves your future, so you'd better keep your mouth shut to avoid being harmed by others.
Jinbao returned just like that. After the Ling family understood what had happened, they said nothing and started preparing dinner.
The second wife was wealthy and generous, so she directly paid ten taels of silver to the old lady.
No matter whether they eat it normally or not, Aunt Taohua always prepares a portion for the second wife, so there is food whenever they come over.
As for waste? There is no such thing!
There are so many young men in the family, there will be no leftovers if there is not enough food.
What Ling Jiheng did was also a disguised way of giving his subordinates extra food.
As for what to eat for lunch today, rice and stew.
The level of refinement cannot be compared with Ling Mansion, but everyone is already very satisfied.
After experiencing exile, everyone cherished food very much. As long as it was not pig food, they could eat it.
What's more, Aunt Taohua is a very good cook, and even the stews are delicious.
Chi Xingyue ate a full bowl, but it was a pity that there were no potatoes in it, and it felt like something was missing.
After asking Ling Jiheng, I learned that potatoes, sweet potatoes and other tubers did not exist in the Dayong Dynasty.
Chi Xingyue's eyes lit up and he felt that his chance had come.
But this thing is too important, and it is really not something that the common people can keep. I am afraid that what I get is not wealth, but a death warrant.
However, you can grow some privately for your own consumption, and then share it with the public when conditions are ripe.
Do it as soon as you think of it. Chi Xingyue said hello to Ling Jiheng and entered the space.
I took out the potatoes and sweet potatoes that had just been harvested before the time travel from the kitchen and put them on the open space outside to germinate.
There was no other way. The things in the building were kept fresh. Even though she had been in the Dayong Dynasty for nearly four months, the things in the small building were still as fresh as before she traveled through time.
The problem now is that he can't use his mind to control it, so Chi Xingyue dragged his hoe and grunted as he opened up three acres of land next to the fish pond, waiting to grow the seedlings before sowing them.
When I came out of the space, it was already 2:30 in the afternoon.
After making sure that Chi Xingyue didn't need to take a nap, Ling Jiheng called Jinbao to find someone to renovate the courtyard.
First separate the east and west wing rooms, and then add partitions to the main room.
In this way, cabinets, beddings, etc. can be temporarily placed in the side room to prevent them from getting dusty or being touched by impatient hands.
The two of them didn't stay in the yard for long. When they saw the workers coming, they called the eldest man of the Ling family and went to find the head of the village to mark the land.
With over 200 mu of land, I had to choose a good place close to home. As for the soil quality, well, there wasn't any bad land in Qingshan Village.
However, the weather was a bit cold right after the Mid-Autumn Festival, and I didn’t know what to plant in season.
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