For ordinary people like them, how often would they have the chance to see a prince?
Now they not only saw him, but also heard His Highness Prince Wen's voice up close.
Although His Highness Prince Wen is young, his demeanor is quite extraordinary!
The people were filled with excitement, and someone suddenly knelt down when Prince Wen looked over: "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Wen! Long live Your Highness, long live Your Highness..."
The loud voice startled Su Quanping. This, this, this…
Are these really the refugees who can't even lift their heads when they walk normally?
Looking at the refugees dressed in tattered clothes, Gu Yuzhi felt a strange feeling welling up inside him.
He puffed out his cheeks and, with the help of Xie Changshi and Su Quanping, stood on the carriage shaft.
Qi Chenglang clapped his hands: "Please be patient, everyone. His Highness Prince Wen has something to say to you."
The people bowed their heads even lower, their bodies trembling slightly, but everyone even breathed softly, their ears perked up, determined to hear every word His Highness Prince Wen said.
Gu Yuzhi didn't know why, but when he saw these people, he didn't want to say what he had discussed with Chief Secretary Xie in the carriage.
Looking at them, he couldn't help but think of the snowstorm last winter.
He thought that if his brother, the Prince of Chu, had informed his brother about the disaster earlier, just like Prefect Qi had, his brother would have helped, and the disaster in the Jiangnan region would not have been so severe.
He couldn't understand why his brother, the King of Chu, did this, but what his elder brother said was true: the King of Chu treated the lives of the people like dirt.
Gu Yuzhi puffed out his cheeks and raised his voice, saying, "My fiefdom of Xinliang is currently under development. When you arrive in Xinliang, please register with Chen Dianyi about what you did before and follow his instructions. Chen Dianyi will distribute food and arrange accommodations for you."
When Xinliang was recruiting people to reclaim wasteland this year, Chief Secretary Xie said that what the people care about most is being able to have enough to eat, wear warm clothes, and have a place to sleep.
That's why he first said that Chen Dianyi would distribute food and arrange accommodation, in order to put the people at ease.
Just as Gu Yuzhi had thought, his words, though simple, were most touching to the hearts of these refugees. The refugees, who had been anxious for two months, finally felt completely at ease, and they lay on the ground, sobbing.
Having food to eat and a place to live was a normal thing in the past, but now it has become the deepest desire in the hearts of these people.
The Emperor did not lie to them; although His Highness Prince Wen is young, he truly loves his people like his own children.
Xie Changshi glanced at Gu Yuzhi with slight surprise, then a relieved smile appeared on his face.
His Highness's words were truly excellent.
Gu Yuzhi waited quietly for a while, until the people had vented their anger, before looking at Su Quanping: "Lord Su, please explain the various policies of Xinliang again, so that the people can settle down in Xinliang with peace of mind."
Su Quanping was visibly excited and nodded repeatedly, readily agreeing to start with the first point.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Guard Qi leaned closer and whispered, "Your Highness, did Vice Minister Su speak very fluently?"
Gu Yuzhi nodded his head: "Yes, yes, I've forgotten some of the policies he mentioned."
Xinliang's household registration policy has been revised several times, with each revision offering more favorable conditions.
There's no other way; there aren't many people in the northern desert. If we want to recruit people from other prefectures, we need to continuously improve our advantages.
After all the revisions, Gu Yuzhi was getting a little confused.
But now...
Gu Yuzhi looked at the endless line of refugees ahead, a slight smile playing on his lips. He turned to Xie Changshi and said, "Xie Changshi, we don't need to change Xinliang's household registration policy."
With so many people, men, women, young and old, there's definitely enough time for Xinliang to harvest this year!
Not only can the harvest be rushed, but the infrastructure construction outside Xinliang City can also be accelerated before the snow falls in November.
His elder brother sent him so much grain and silver; he's quite a little rich now!
Gu Yuzhi looked at the people in front of him, and his eyes couldn't help but curve into a smile.
After Minister Su finished explaining the policy, Teacher Shu, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but complain, "Look at how dedicated Minister Su is to his job. If this were modern times, he would definitely be a department manager who makes empty promises, or a high-level executive who manipulates his subordinates!"
What do you mean by "making empty promises"?
What is PUA?
Teacher Shu is speaking in a language I don't understand again!
It doesn't matter. If he doesn't understand, he'll just pretend he didn't hear it. After all, if it's related to him, Teacher Shu will definitely explain it to him.
Gu Yuzhi shook his head: "Minister Su, the harvest is in full swing in Xinliang. Time waits for no one. You should take them to Xinliang quickly."
Only then did Chief Secretary Xie come over and give Vice Minister Su some dried food: "His Highness did not receive the news beforehand, so he did not have time to prepare. These dried meats were all made by Granny Xu herself. Vice Minister Su can have some to eat on the road."
Qi Chenglang's eyes lit up, and he chuckled as he helped distribute the dried meat. He then beckoned the head guard of the escort team over and said, "Brother, we're outside Changzhou City, so there are some things we can't say too much. You and the brothers can take this dried meat and share it! Just like the prince said, we'll get together again when you return from Xinliang."
Although Qi Shiwei is said to be the chief bodyguard of a prince, he is also the second son of the Duke of Qi's mansion, and his elder brother is a favorite of the emperor. When such a person treats Prince Wen, the affection in his eyes is genuine.
The head guard mentally reassessed Prince Wen's weight and whispered, "Is it Xu Mama from Consort Taixian's palace?"
Everyone in the palace knows that Xu Mama in Consort Taixian's palace is a master at cooking. During the late emperor's reign, she was the object of desire for all the concubines!
I'd heard before that Granny Xu had come to the northern desert with Prince Wen...
Qi Chenglang patted the head guard on the shoulder: "That's right! You're in for a treat! You know, after the manor bought servants, Granny Xu is only in charge of His Highness's meals."
Of course, His Highness's beloved pet, Snow Night, can also enjoy it.
This is something you absolutely mustn't tell the head guard, otherwise it'll look like they're fighting a wolf for food...
After Chief Secretary Xie finished distributing the dried meat and other supplies, Vice Minister Su glanced at the time and said his farewell to Gu Yuzhi: "Your Highness, while it's still light, let's set off now. The sooner we get these people to Xinliang, the sooner we can put our minds at ease."
Throughout the journey, Vice Minister Su was truly on tenterhooks, fearing that these refugees might harbor some ill intentions.
All we need to do is send them to Xinliang. Once they have food and shelter, they won't have any more bad intentions.
Gu Yuzhi nodded his head: "Alright, Vice Minister Su, let's set off."
As Gu Yuzhi finished speaking, the people knelt down again, kowtowing repeatedly, their cries of "Thank you, Your Highness!" rising and falling.
Gu Yuzhi pursed his lips, waved to the crowd, and watched as the people headed towards Xinliang...
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