After Chapter 410, he will climb higher
"Oh my God, Ling Yi, you are so kind! You actually used your own money to help so many people!" Liu Cuihua exclaimed.
She had no money, but if she asked herself, even if she had money, she couldn't do what Ling Yi did.
Not to mention the need to sell things, life has been better since Shen Qing came. She has saved a lot of money by selling medicinal herbs and working in a brush workshop. She still can't bear to give all her savings to the victims.
The other men had the same idea.
They have no problem with food and clothing, and the money saved at home is much more than before, but to be honest, they still feel bad when they are asked to give money to others... So compared with them, Ling Yi is indeed very selfless.
"How about we pool some money together?" Mr. Lei discussed with his wife in a low voice.
Liu Cuihua calculated the family's savings and nodded after some hesitation: "How do you feel about two taels of silver?"
My children still have no plans for their lifelong affairs, so I should do good deeds and accumulate virtue.
Boss Lei didn't expect his wife to give him two taels of silver! You know, two taels of silver is enough for their family's expenses for several months!
He said cheerfully, "Sure, of course! It's up to you."
A nearby man heard the conversation and whispered, "I've secretly hidden five coins. I can give it all away now."
"I have eight coins. There's no use for me keeping them. I'll give them all away."
Feng Meng was furious: "Don't you always hand in the silver? Where did you save it? How can you save so much?"
The number of days they are away and the daily wages are all calculated exactly. How do they get all this money without their parents knowing?
He urgently needs a method.
"No need." Ling Yi refused.
In their eyes, he was a businessman, and doing this was completely beyond his job, but he was the lord of a city, and it was his duty to protect his people and help them through difficulties.
"Why are you being so polite to us?"
"Don't worry, this money will not affect our livelihood."
Ling Yi raised the corners of his lips slightly and hummed, "I know. I'm not telling you this just to get you to gather money. It's not easy for you to earn money. Besides, what they need is to survive on their own."
As the city lord, it was his duty to provide relief, but they were not.
The others wanted to persuade him again, but Shen Qing suggested, "Don't worry. Blackwater City is in great need of food. Let's wait and see the yield after the sweet potatoes are harvested. If there's enough for the family to eat and some left over, we can send some as a gift. It's much more effective than silver."
As soon as he finished speaking, he received everyone's approval!
"Great! My family not only planted sweet potatoes, but also more than ten acres of corn, plus some beans, millet, and coarse grains. I hope the weather is good this year, so we'll definitely have a lot!"
"Don't panic, Ling Yi. I've also planted quite a few. I'm going to Blackwater City to carry some raw materials back, so I'll give them to you on the way!"
We go to other places to deliver goods, but we go to Blackwater City to collect things. Isn't it just a coincidence that we can carry food over?
"My family doesn't have any land, but there are many chestnuts and acorns in the mountains. I have nothing to do at home, so I can pick some and ask them to bring them to you. At least you can fill your stomach, right?" Liu Cuihua said with a smile.
Although acorns are not tasty, they are filling. A bowl of acorn powder cooked into a paste can fill the whole family.
When you are hungry, you don’t care whether the food tastes good or not, you just want to fill your stomach and not starve to death.
Yingyi originally just wanted to speak out to let everyone know what kind of person his master is, instead of doing many things silently without anyone knowing or recognizing them. He never expected that they, a group of people who obviously earned their money through hard work and had a slightly better life thanks to Shen Qing, would actually actively help them!
They were even willing to give up food, which was the most important thing for farmers.
No matter how precious it is, for farmers, as long as it can fill their stomachs, it is the best!
He looked at his master and said with a nasal tone: "Master."
You know, the master's brothers and sisters didn't help so much.
If you don’t want it, will they feel disappointed and think that you look down on them?
But if you want to, they are all ordinary farmers, and their lives are not easy...
Ling Yi stretched out his hand to suppress it, then turned to everyone in the yard and said, "Okay, but we don't want it for free. I'll exchange it for cattle and sheep later."
They followed their aunt, and they had no shortage of money or grains, so they had no problem getting enough food and clothing. However, they couldn't just eat meat.
They have food, and he just happens to have cattle and sheep that can be exchanged. It’s not a waste for him!
The disaster victims could also graze more cattle and sheep, and exchange them for more food to last until the next year's harvest.
The first two years will definitely be difficult, but things will gradually get better once food is replenished - I hope.
But no matter what, they need to stand up on their own instead of relying on others to give them.
Yingyi and the other six thought there would be a new round of tug-of-war, but unexpectedly everyone looked in the direction of Shen Qing.
Seeing Shen Qing nod, Fang smiled and said, "Okay, let's settle it this way."
Ying Yi and the other six opened their mouths. No matter whether they were old or young, women or men, they all followed Shen Qing's lead and obeyed his orders.
It’s obvious that most people are not slaves, but their relationship is more loyal than that of slaves!
Everyone is extremely united. After spending these days together, I found that they are united in doing everything as a team.
In their opinion, not to mention a woman in the village, even the village chief is not recognized and accepted by all villagers.
After Ling Yi and his group packed up and prepared to leave, Shen Qing took out the prepared food and said, "This is what Cuihua and the others hurriedly made. Eat it on the way today. Don't leave it until tomorrow because it's hot, or it will go bad.
The dough is baked very dry, and if it doesn't rain it won't go bad for ten days or half a month;
It is not a problem to keep the meat dried for a month or so;
These two can be eaten when you can't make a fire to cook. There's also a jar of lard residue and lard. When you need to make a fire to cook, you can cook them with wild vegetables and soak them in the pancakes to keep them warm.
Ying Yi and the other six people were carrying heavy bags, and they felt that they had never been so attached to the capital.
In the past, I could go anywhere on a whim, but now I feel reluctant to leave.
Is this what concern is?
Feng Meng and the other men comforted them while also comforting themselves: "Once this matter is over, we will go to Blackwater City to find you."
"Yes, the brush workshop is in need of rare brush materials. We'll see you again soon!"
"Don't be lazy when you go back. Collect the raw materials carefully. Auntie said that we can eat as much as we want!"
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"Okay, we'll wait for you in Blackwater City." Ying Liu took a deep breath and responded.
Ling Yi looked at Shen Qing, took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to her, and said, "Aunt, if anyone picks on you, take this out and tell me my name."
Although his status in his father's palace is not very high, it is enough to be used in front of the dignitaries and officials!
Later, he will climb higher.
Until that supreme position.
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