"Yes, many refugees arrived today, 136 people in total, including the elderly, the infirm, and the disabled, but mostly able-bodied people..."
Liu Yunfei was overjoyed, took the ointment, and eagerly opened it.
Apply it and it will stop the itch!
It's cool and refreshing, so comfortable!
"You did a great job."
Jiang Yue was in a good mood after hearing this.
The once sunny and cheerful boy (who used to be a mischievous kid who slacked off and climbed trees) is now capable of standing on his own.
Hehe~
Liu Yunfei grinned, revealing his teeth, a smile so silly he was oblivious to his own foolishness.
"Don't worry, your auntie won't let you pay out of your own pocket. I'll arrange for someone in charge of finances to handle everything from the tents to the subsequent investments."
Jiang Yue turned her head away; if she looked any longer, she wouldn't be able to hold back her laughter.
"Okay, then I'll head home now."
Liu Yunfei knew when to stop, closed the box of ointment, and put the contents into his pocket.
"Okay, go ahead."
After watching the young man leave, Jiang Yue opened the ledger and added a few more entries.
I almost forgot that in times of chaos, there are always refugees.
There are still military fortresses to be built in Yunshui County, which is perfect for these refugees to exchange their labor for goods.
After eating, we got to work.
By working, one can exchange for the food, clothing, shelter, and transportation necessary for survival.
Who should be entrusted with handling this matter?
"Your Highness, the sixth son of the Gu family requests an audience."
"Let him in."
Jiang Yue rubbed her sore neck, thinking that she had been busy for a long time and should be careful not to aggravate her cervical spondylosis.
"Sister, I heard that many refugees have come from outside our county. I'd like to set up a medical tent near the soup kitchen..."
After exchanging greetings, Gu Liulang got straight to the point and explained his purpose.
He now has control of the Gu family's business and is willing to help his sister share her burdens.
"Liu Lang, have you thought this through? This is no small sum."
Jiang Yue's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. Goodness, this is like a pillow being delivered to someone who's been sleeping?
"Replying to my elder sister, I have thought it through, and my grandparents both support this decision."
Gu Liulang nodded. He had already inquired and learned that Jinling was in chaos, engulfed in war.
People in many places have been displaced. Compared to the chaos outside, Yunshui County is strong and well-equipped. Oh no, it is already a blessing to live in peace and prosperity.
Therefore, if we want to protect our land, we must work together to build our home.
"In that case, I have something else for you to do."
Seeing that Liu Lang was interested, Jiang Yue went along with it and assigned the task to him...
"It's entirely up to my elder sister to command."
Gu Liulang didn't ask what it was about, and simply agreed.
......
The next day——
Outside the city of Yunshui County, near the soup kitchen, another medical tent appeared overnight.
The refugees queuing for porridge, seeing this, asked curiously a few questions, then their faces lit up with joy, and they quickly told their companions.
Free medical consultation, prescription, and medication collection!
This was given by Princess Xiangyun; it was a favor from Her Majesty!
The news spread like wildfire, and soon everyone in the refugee camp knew about it.
People who have caught a cold don't need to suffer in silence; they can go for a free medical consultation!
There's also medicine, a real medicinal soup!
For a time, the refugees, to varying degrees, felt grateful to Princess Xiangyun, whom they had never met.
The laborers, having recovered their senses, spontaneously organized themselves and asked the leading official if they could borrow a few carts to go logging in a place dozens of miles away.
Of course, it won't be borrowed for nothing.
On the one hand, the refugees pooled together three and a half taels of silver; on the other hand, they would send half of the timber to the county as part of their compensation.
The leading official thought about it and realized it wasn't a bad thing.
So they reported this to their superiors and borrowed five handcarts for these people.
The higher-ups said that both the princess and the prefect had spoken, and that as long as the requests weren't too unreasonable, they could be met for these refugees.
They are all citizens of Tianyao; there's no need to make things too difficult for them.
The refugees were extremely grateful after borrowing the cart.
Their families, women, children, and the elderly, all lived in the camp, and their meals depended on the princess.
These are grown men, and they have to support their families, so they did their best to cut down trees and store firewood!
Meanwhile, the three groups of people at the Invention Institute have spontaneously planned everything within their capabilities.
As more and more refugees are expected to gather in the refugee camps, the research and production of warm tents must continue.
Secondly, the dry toilets need to be dug out and separated into men's and women's types.
"Dry toilet" sounds a bit unpleasant, so let's call it a public toilet.
Cough cough cough, public toilet, isn't that a bit unpleasant to hear?
Never mind, let's just use a public toilet.
Septic tanks allow people to make use of waste materials during the spring planting season.
Killing two birds with one stone.
Pay attention to basic hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases due to poor hygiene.
Regarding water sources, snowmelt and ice water are ultimately unsanitary.
Water was transported twice a day by water trucks from the city.
Ordinary pots and stoves for heating were all brought by the refugees when they fled the famine, so there was no need to worry.
But just in case it wasn't enough, we still ordered a batch.
The bedding for keeping warm was directly supplied from Kapok Township.
The people in the city, as well as the villagers in the eight townships, responded enthusiastically and donated a large amount of materials.
It may not be brand new or particularly attractive, but it's warm enough to keep you from freezing.
Who would choose this at a time like this?
Could he be an undercover agent?
Currently, refugees need to be observed in the refugee camp for three months before they can move into the city where a special place has been built for them. Otherwise, they can either stay in the refugee camp or leave the Yunshui County area.
This move serves two purposes: firstly, to prevent spies from other forces, and secondly, to prevent disease and protect the safety of the original inhabitants of Yunshui County.
Some people understood, while others caused trouble.
But the troublemakers were quickly cleared out.
Most of the remaining people were reasonable and naturally accepted the rule.
The refugees who went to gather firewood successfully obtained the firewood, and as agreed, they left half at the camp each day and handed over the other half.
According to the young official leading the group, this firewood was for the construction of their village. The princess and the prefect were building the ninth township.
What is the Ninth Township?
Because Yunshui County used to only have eight townships!
This means that this new Ninth Township is the place where this wave of refugees will be taken in!
Waaaaah~
The refugees' cheeks, red from the cold, were streaked with tears.
Your Highness, you really did take them in!
Three months, it's just three months!
They just kept going, and they made it to three months!
The leading official waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.
"Oh, by the way, the city is distributing ginger soup to keep warm. You can still get some if you go now!"
"Oh, thank you!"
"You're welcome. If you pass the tests of the Princess and the Prefect, we'll all be people of Yunshui County from now on!"
"Yes, we will definitely pass the tests of the princess and the prefect!"
The refugees cheered with joy, their faces no longer showing numbness and despair.
There is a kind of vitality called hope, called the Ninth Village...
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