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The surrounding people spoke up one after another, and many of them knelt down.
The steward slightly raised his head, a reserved smile on his lips.
The news spread like wildfire, and everyone heard about the disaster relief grain.
It was only because Lu Zhaochuan, the local official, was popular that a looting did not occur. However, a large number of people still followed the disaster relief team all the way to the county government office.
The steward dismounted, took off his raincoat, and shook off the rainwater that had soaked his sleeves.
This awful weather! The rain just won't stop. Even wearing a raincoat is useless; in no time at all, I'm soaked through from the inside out.
"Sir, guest rooms have been prepared in the backyard of the county government office for bathing purposes."
The steward waved his hand, "Disaster relief is urgent. You should lead the yamen runners to check the amount of grain first, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
As he spoke, he took out an oil paper package from his bosom, carefully unfolded it so that it wouldn't get wet with rain, and inside was a document.
"This is a warrant issued by His Highness, which details the amount of grain."
Magistrate Lu must investigate carefully; there must be no mistakes.
Lu Zhaochuan quickly stepped forward, dried his hands on his right lapel, and respectfully accepted the document with both hands.
"Yes, sir, rest assured, I understand and there will be no mistakes."
He quickly arranged for the yamen runners to work, using the county yamen's main hall as a warehouse.
Since the grain would be distributed soon, it was better to store it temporarily at the county government office to save the trouble of moving it.
The people in front of the county government office were overjoyed to see bags of grain being unloaded from the trucks.
Before long, every household will be able to receive their share of grain.
Just then, an accident occurred to one of the porters.
Whether it was because the sack was not tied securely or the force was uneven, it accidentally opened during the transport, and the grain spilled all over the ground.
Just as he was at a loss, he suddenly froze on the spot.
"Wait a minute, this is... bran..."
His shout immediately drew everyone's attention, and they were all stunned when they saw the grain at his feet.
Hearing the commotion, the people in front of the county government office all craned their necks to look inside.
"Bran? What bran..."
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