For three consecutive days, Jiang Yue instructed the kitchen to boil a large pot of milk.
Everyone except Qingsong was tired of drinking it.
Indeed, not everyone can accept cow's milk.
Except for the conspicuous green pine bag.
Meanwhile, we've been keeping Ms. Chen waiting for three days; it's time to give her an answer.
County Lieutenant's Mansion——
Chen Xiuer was listless, like a wilted flower, dehydrated.
She was waiting for the princess's answer.
This is very important to her, very important.
"Miss--"
Suddenly, a maidservant came in from outside, panting, to report.
Chen Xiuer, who had been listless, instantly changed her expression and said expectantly:
"Um?"
The maidservant, panting heavily, delivered the following message:
"Congratulations, Miss! A matchmaker has come to propose marriage!"
Chen Xiuer's expression instantly returned to its wilted state, showing no sign of happiness whatsoever.
"Miss—good news—"
Another maid came to report that she had already heard that a matchmaker had come to propose marriage, but Chen Xiuer didn't even lift her eyelids and continued to be listless.
"Princess Jiang has ordered that you, Miss, report to the Prefect immediately and assume the position of Prefectural Preceptor."
The maid was so excited that she forgot to bow and quickly finished telling her the good news.
Chen Xiuer suspected she had misheard and asked the maid to repeat it!
"Princess Jiang has ordered that you, Miss, report to the Prefect immediately and assume the position of Prefectural Preceptor."
The maid repeated, "The Prefectural Advisor is the military advisor of Yunshui Prefecture!"
A strategist, a mastermind!
For decades, no one in Yunshui County has been qualified for this position!
Unexpectedly, her young lady actually...
"Crescent Moon, quick, quickly bring me my bamboo-green clothes."
"Xiaoyun, quickly help me take off the hairpin in my hair, I need to tie my hair up!"
To hell with the marriage proposal, I want to become the Prefectural Prefect!
Chen Xiuer became excited and, without saying a word, changed her clothes again.
From now on, she can live the life she wants!
......
Liu Yunfei had no ill intentions toward the new prefectural teacher. He was hired by Aunt Jiang, and his character and talent should be just as good.
This guy is a bit short, and his skin is too pale, like a pretty boy.
"This humble servant greets Your Excellency the Prefect."
Chen Xiuer, using the alias Chen Xiuhe, disguised herself as a man and joined the duties of the garrison battalion.
As luck would have it, they encountered Prefect Liu, who was inspecting the camp, and thus met by chance, bowing respectfully.
"Yes, do a good job and don't let the princess down."
Liu Yunfei nodded, and after the inspection, he led his men to the next location.
Chen Xiuer breathed a sigh of relief and continued to review the files and draw topographic maps.
Yes, topographic map.
She discovered that the defenses of Yunshui County currently lack even a topographical map...
Of course, as the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, and she had heard many such cases from her father since she was a child.
She came to work; she came to find work.
Instead of finding fault and fighting.
The best way to prove yourself is not to cause trouble, but to demonstrate your strength!
In addition to working indoors, she would also take paper and pen with her to conduct field research.
It took three days to draw a map of the terrain within the city and the eight major townships.
Next up is the model of the Ninth Village and the refugee camp outside the city.
Originally, the refugee camp was a reclaimed rice paddy, but now a piece of land has been temporarily converted to provide a place for refugees to live.
She was wearing the uniform of the county officials. Although the material was not very luxurious, the markings on the fabric on her shoulders and arms indicated that she was of extraordinary status.
Under normal circumstances, ordinary officials would bow to her.
The refugees were treated with great courtesy, allowing them to travel unimpeded along the way, and they were frequently greeted and spoken to by other refugees.
"This gentleman looks completely unfamiliar."
"Yes, he's only been in office for a short time."
"If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. We are all fortunate to be here, spared the suffering of war and displacement, thanks to the Princess."
"Yes, yes, are you thirsty, sir? I'll get you some hot water when we get there."
"Thank you, I'm not thirsty. Where are you going with that cart?"
"Our group is going to the forest 300 miles away to cut down trees. Part of the camp will be used for burning charcoal and making a fire. The rest will be handed over to the county. Otherwise, it would be too much to just eat and drink for free."
......
During the conversation, Chen Xiuer learned many things she had never known before.
In particular, the feelings of the refugees.
In the places affected by war, people are living in misery and can't even fill their stomachs, let alone live with dignity.
However, after arriving in Yunshui County, although they were refugees, the entire county did not treat them as a monster.
Not only is there free, filling white porridge, but also medicine to cure colds.
In particular, even if it's not a cold, any illness that a young apprentice or doctor can treat can be reported so that the doctor or apprentice can examine it, prescribe new medicine, and collect the medication.
As for accommodation, there are warm tents, campfires, and hot water.
Not long ago, Prefect Liu sent over cartloads of warm clothing and quilts, saying they were old items donated by the city's residents and wealthy merchants. He told them not to mind that they were old, as they would keep them warm.
They wouldn't possibly complain; they were incredibly grateful!
They have everything they need in terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation.
Besides chopping and transporting firewood, one could also sign up to build the city moat, construct trenches, and work in the Ninth Township.
"By the way, sir, you probably don't know this, but this Ninth Township was specially built for us by the Princess. As long as we endure three months and pass the assessment, we can become a part of Yunshui County..."
The speaker was a little boy, who looked to be only eleven or twelve years old. His hands were covered in chilblains, as were his ears, which were inadvertently exposed.
But his eyes were extremely bright, as if they were glowing.
"Then I wish you all the best in passing the assessment and becoming a part of our Yunshui County!"
Chen Xiuer took out a piece of preserved plum candy from her pocket and handed it to the other person.
The little boy paused for a moment, blushed, took the candy, and thanked him softly:
"Thank you, sister~"
"Shh~"
After Chen Xiuer's identity was exposed, she looked around and realized that everyone else had gone far away before she felt relieved.
"I won't tell. If I get the chance, once our family is settled, I'll treat my sister to candy too~"
The little boy carefully wrapped up the preserved plum candy and placed it on his waist.
After saying that, he waved and ran off.
Chen Xiuer waved her hand, not taking it seriously.
She had arrived at the refugee camp, took out paper and pen, and began to draw, bit by bit...
She looked at the roster and saw the number of people in the camp. The first batch had 136 people and the second batch had 121 people.
The tents are all scattered across this square plot of land, built in a specific order, with exactly one tent, no more, no less...
Hmm? What are those two little houses?
Chen Xiuer was puzzled. She went closer and then saw the signs for the men's and women's restrooms...
Gu Liulang shuddered at his private parts and casually greeted him:
"Hey young man, are you here to use the restroom too? What are you standing there for? Come on in!"
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