The shopkeeper looked at Zhao Huan and the others like idiots. "You're giving porridge to the disaster victims here, so you have a lot to give. There's no telling how many disaster victims there are in the entire Pizhou. Can you save them all?"
The next day, Zhao Huan decided to go to the government office to see what kind of person the prefect was. Last night, the people said that Ge Yi was a good official.
Pizhou was far from the disaster area, and although many refugees poured in, it was generally able to accommodate them. Some wealthy families began to distribute porridge, which made Zhao Huan feel a little relieved. At least there were still many good people in the world.
"Ergou, where are you going?" A shout was heard on the street.
A young man with a runny nose, clumsy movements, and a dull look in his eyes turned around and said, "Mom, I want to get married!"
Zhao Huan and his group of four were walking behind. Upon hearing this, Zhao Huan almost spit out his anger. Who is this guy?
A middle-aged man walked over and said, "Ergou, it's not that Daddy doesn't want to find it for you, you just have to listen first."
A woman next to the man said, "Ergou, you are so stupid. I'm afraid I won't let her down if you marry her."
It turned out that Ergou was a fool. He wiped his nose and said, "Mom, Ergou is not stupid. Ergou just wants a wife."
People were laughing. A nearby vendor seemed to recognize the family. Someone called out, "Ergou's mother, go buy him a wife. The East City head market is full of disaster victims selling their children. A girl can be taken home for two bags of millet. Why don't you take this opportunity to buy Ergou a wife?"
Ergou's father was a little moved: "Mom, how about we go and take a look?"
Ergou's mother sighed, "Look at our silly son. Which girl would be willing to marry him? Besides, even if we buy a girl, can you guarantee that she won't run away when we're both old and dead? Even if she doesn't run away, can he be good to Ergou?"
"Ergou's mother, when we are old, we have to find someone to take care of him. How do you know that no one is willing? Let's go and take a look." Ergou's father encouraged.
"Mom, I want to get married! I want to get married!" Ergouzi refused to give in.
The woman's heart was moved. She sighed and said, "Then let's go and take a look."
Zhao Huan frowned secretly and folded the folding fan in his hand: "Let's go and take a look!"
Arriving at East City, Zhao Huan and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The vast market was largely occupied by the disaster victims, and everywhere was filled with people leading children. These children, like merchandise on sale, had straws stuck in their hair.
Here, this represents a signal of betrayal. As soon as Zhao Huan and others arrived, they were immediately overwhelmed by a group of people who pounced on them.
"Buy me, buy me!"
"Buy me. I'm very capable. I can wash clothes, cook, and do housework."
"I can embroider and I can sew!"
"Buy me, sir. I can herd cattle and mow grass."
No matter how much money or compassion you have, it will never be enough for these disaster victims. There are so many people, all kinds of disaster victims, but they all have one thing in common: they are dressed in rags and look pale and skinny.
Zhao Huan wanted to die. This was the prosperous Song Dynasty he'd dreamed of, this was the peace and prosperity he'd dreamed of. He blamed himself deeply. He truly couldn't be a tyrant. This was the fate of a tyrant. If he'd done more careful research before hiring, the corrupt officials withholding disaster relief grain wouldn't have happened. He knew Qin Hui wasn't a good person, but he still sent him to the Imperial College, leading to cheating in the imperial examinations.
Being an emperor is really tiring, and what is even more tiring is being a wise and benevolent ruler.
Zhao Huan finally broke free and saw Er Gouzi in front of him had taken a fancy to a girl. Er Gouzi stopped in front of the girl and smiled at her foolishly.
The girl, with her thick arms and legs, was half a head taller than Er Gouzi, making her look completely out of place among the other disaster victims. Some people naturally gain weight even by drinking cold water, and this girl was in stark contrast to the skinny, sallow-faced victims around her.
An old man next to the girl said: "Please buy my daughter. She is very capable."
Ergou's mother looked the tall girl up and down, and Ergou's father whispered, "This one is good, solid and strong. She's a good hand in the fields."
Er Gou's wife nodded: "What's your name, girl?"
The girl whispered, "My name is Mai Sui."
"Mai Sui, let me tell you something. I want to find a marriage for my son, but he's a bit dull. If you dislike him, forget it. I can't let you suffer any injustice, right?"
Mai Sui raised her head and looked at the dazed Er Gouzi, who just smiled foolishly at her. Mai Sui blushed and lowered her head.
Ergou's father asked carefully, "How much?"
Mai Sui's father gritted his teeth and said, "Two bags of millet. If you think it's too much, one bag of millet will do."
At this time, a man with a wretched face rushed out from the side. He looked up and down at the wheat ear and said, "I want this girl!" Then he threw a silver ingot over.
Mai Sui's father was shocked: "What, what is this?" This silver can buy five bags of millet.
The man patted the wheat ears and touched her buttocks: "Hmm, quite firm. I like women who can work, have big buttocks, and can bear children. She's the one!"
Mai Sui pushed the man to the ground with his backhand: "If you touch me again, I will beat you up!"
There was a burst of applause nearby. It was obvious that everyone was disgusted with what this wretched man did. Zhao Huan and others also watched all this from a distance.
Nangong Lian'er asked quietly, "Do you think this wheat ear is willing to follow this fool?"
Zhao Huan nodded: "Ergou's family is kind-hearted. I think there is a high probability that the girl will follow them."
The big man was startled: "You, you dare to hit me, you are a rebel!" He stood up and was about to slap Mai Sui.
Er Gouzi rushed in front of Mai Sui and said, "No, you are not allowed to hurt her!"
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