Fu Xiaoguan and Yu Lian discussed this matter for a long time.
In the end, Yu Lian agreed to Fu Xiaoguan's request. Fu Xiaoguan said goodbye and left, and then Master Tang came in from the back door.
"What do you think?" Yu Lian asked.
"He bought a large piece of land outside the West Mountain Villa. Last time, the prefect, Lord Liu, sent a letter asking him to remove the slag from the foot of Dai Mountain. It is said that he is refining something called cement in the back of West Mountain, so I think he needs people now."
Yu Lian frowned, "That's more than 30,000 people!"
"This... I don't quite understand, but if he does this, what will happen to Yao County's disaster relief food and money?"
Yu Lian took a deep breath. "His relationship with Lord Liu is quite delicate. I also heard that his relationship with the daughter of the Minister of Revenue is quite strange as well—that "Shui Tiao Ge Tou" inscribed on the Thousand Stele Stone was handed over by Miss Dong. Since we still can't figure out the relationship here, let's take a step back. If it turns out that Liu Zhizhou and the Minister of Revenue are really behind him, you and I will be in big trouble."
Master Tang pondered for a moment, then bowed and said, "Your Excellency is wise!"
…
Fu Xiaoguan and his party returned to the Xishan Villa, leaving Zhang Ce in Yao County.
As Yu Lian said, at least 20% of the refugees were old, weak, sick and disabled, and the rest were starving. At this time, they had no way of trekking more than 300 miles. Fu Xiaoguan kept Zhang Ce here to ask him to collect the grain that the tenants should have paid on the spot so that all the refugees here could have enough food.
He also asked Zhang Ce to invite doctors from all the clinics in Yao County to treat the injured and sick.
If everything goes well, these people will probably be able to recover some of their strength in about five days. As for the number of injured and sick people, I think the number will be much less. When they migrate again at that time, the possibility of problems occurring on the road will be reduced.
After returning to the West Mountain Villa, Fu Xiaoguan immediately called Yi Yu over and asked him to mobilize people to build simple wooden sheds by the Baishui River - there were more than 30,000 people, and it was impossible for him to build houses for them one by one.
"Young Master, isn't this a bit reckless?" Yi Yu asked cautiously.
"I know my limits. I'll write a letter to my father about this matter, and I'll ask him to help me find some doctors in Linjiang to come here and see me."
"We need to complete the work shed for more than 30,000 people in five or six days, and we probably don't have enough manpower."
"Tell the cement workshop to stop for now. Also, the autumn harvest is over, so gather as many people as possible."
"good."
Fu Xiaoguan walked back and forth along the stream with his hands behind his back, thinking about the possible mistakes that might occur. The journey was over 300 miles and would take two days. He had dry food to take care of the food along the way, but he had no choice but to sleep outdoors for one night.
The biggest and most worrying problem is disease, especially infectious diseases. If they are not handled properly and brought to Xishan, it will become a big deal.
"Xiu'er, grind the ink."
The doctor's issue must be resolved immediately. He sat down and wrote a letter to Official Fu, listing his thoughts, the benefits of doing so, and the possible disadvantages. Finally, for the safety of your son, please hire dozens of doctors from Linjiang to come to Xishan, and transport various medicinal materials, etc.
The letter was immediately sent to Linjiang by Xishan Express, and Fu Daguan received the letter in the evening. Without thinking twice, he sent Huang Wei to many medical clinics, hired 300 doctors at a high price, and bought dozens of carts of medicinal materials, ordering them to rush to the next village the next day.
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Ever since the day Qu Linglong wanted to be Fu Xiaoguan's mother, she has been lobbying her father Qu Shanglai. Qu Shanglai just couldn't understand why a young girl like you would want to marry that old man?
However, Qu Linglong was very firm in her attitude. Qu Shanglai went to drink with Fu Daguan and others one day, and looked at Fu Daguan carefully again. The fat man didn't seem so ugly anymore.
After drinking, Qu Shanglai and Fu Daguan chatted for a long time. The next day, Fu Daguan came to propose marriage as a matchmaker, and the matter was settled quickly and low-key.
At this moment, Qu Linglong is in the Fu Mansion. Although she has not yet married into the family, it does not affect her from coming to visit from time to time.
Qi was very annoyed, but since Official Fu had the imperial edict and was ordered to take a concubine, she had no choice.
"What is your son doing?" Qu Linglong asked curiously while making a pot of ginseng and wolfberry for Mr. Fu.
"He's doing something big, something really big! Do you know the disaster victims gathered in Yao County? Over 30,000 of them! God has mercy on them! My son wants to save them."
Qu Linglong opened her mouth and said, "Save the disaster victims?" Isn't this the country's business? Even though you, Fu Xiaoguan, are a small landlord in a large landlord's family, you have over 30,000 mouths to feed. How much food do you need in a day? Isn't this a mad waste of money?
"So... Master, you agree too?"
"As a father, I must unconditionally support what my son is doing. Linglong, do you have any cloth in stock? Would you like to use some to make clothes for the disaster victims? Winter will come soon after autumn, and I'm worried that my son hasn't thought about it yet. If he does it then, it might be too late."
This old man has his eyes on my family before I even get married. What is he thinking?
But Qu Linglong thought again, Mr. Fu was ordered to take five concubines, and she would be the first one. There were many matchmakers arranging this matter for Mr. Fu, and it would probably not be long before they were all ready. When they all married into the Fu Mansion, there would inevitably be a lot of jealousy, especially since the Fu Mansion had no mistress, and the struggle would surely be extremely fierce.
If I really help him get this done, no matter whether it is Mr. Fu or Mr. Fu, my name will always be more important in their hearts.
So she smiled, looking shy and pretty, which made Fu Daguan's heart, which had been as stagnant as water, suddenly come alive.
"I'll talk to Dad about this when I get back. Being kind to others will bring you good fortune. I think Dad will agree. Leave the winter coat issue to me. You don't have to worry about it, Master."
Fu Daguan was overjoyed and reached out to grab Qu Linglong's hand. Qu Linglong was startled but did not pull her hand away. Fu Daguan touched this tender and soft little hand and said simply: "I want to marry you as soon as possible."
The news that the Fu family had spent a large sum of money to hire doctors and purchase medicinal materials in Linjiang spread the next day. Then people learned that it was the work of Fu Xiaoguan, a small landlord of the Fu family. He actually accepted more than 30,000 refugees!
Some people praised him for his broad-mindedness, while others scoffed at it, believing it was nothing more than a bid for fame.
Qi Yuanming also learned the news this morning. Then he went out and led a convoy to a City God Temple outside the city. Not long after, a group of men in black clothes came out of the City God Temple. They got on the carriage and went straight to the village below.
When Linjiang Prefecture Governor Liu Zhidong learned that Fu Xiaoguan was accepting refugees, his brows furrowed and he stood in the backyard for a long time.
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