Ma Jin did not speak much along the way. Only when Zhang Shuo specifically spoke to him did he reply.
"Thank you, Magistrate Zhang. The people of Xiaoluo Village are extremely grateful!" Ma Jin replied again.
Zhang Shuo felt a headache coming on. Why did these words sound so awkward? Are you sure you are thanking me on behalf of the villagers?
There was no wind tonight. The torches swayed gently as the procession moved forward. Occasionally, there would be a crackling sound as insects flew onto the fire.
"Magistrate, don't worry. You didn't eat lunch or dinner. Just drink some water.
This is called rapid disaster response. As soon as we know that the people are affected by the disaster, we immediately organize people to make arrangements.
In a very short period of time, we have transferred large amounts of resources and manpower. The Magistrate even personally went to the disaster area.
The road is difficult, but it can't stop our determined pace. The night is cold, but how can it extinguish our enthusiasm?
In the whole world, our Henan Province's logistical ability and reaction speed is definitely the best. Why? Because … "
A doctor from the Ministry of Revenue came up and praised.
"Rest for a while. You will be busy tomorrow." Zhang Shuo interrupted him.
"There are people in front with torches. Are they villagers?" Someone with sharp eyes saw the light.
"Alert!" The guard shouted.
The procession slowed down. Someone in the procession stepped on the crossbow.
Gradually, the light in front became clear. It was a torch, illuminating the cows, horses and donkeys below.
"We are the Henan Province Magistrate's procession. Where are you from?" Someone shouted.
The other party shouted, "We are from the Li Family Zhuangzi on the mountain. The livestock of Xiaoluo Village have to be sent over. Then we will take turns to send things back."
"Does the Li Family Zhuangzi lack livestock?" The procession shouted again.
"Xiaoluo Village lacks fodder. If we don't bring them back, what will we eat? Just eating grass is not enough. We have to feed them with refined materials. Transporting refined materials is tiring. It is better to use manual labor. "The other party shouted.
"Let them pass. Don't talk too much." Zhang Shuo said. He was very dissatisfied.
"Let's go. It's so late to come over to take the livestock." The procession let them pass.
"Brothers, you have worked hard. With you here, the villagers feel more at ease." The procession passed by.
After the procession left, the Ministry of Revenue's doctor spoke again, "Magistrate, look. The Li Family Zhuangzi's procession said that we can calm the people's hearts."
"Bah!" Zhang Shuo did not care about official etiquette and directly spat.
"Are you blind or are you blind? They came from that direction, which meant that they had already passed by.
Have you asked the Li Family Zhuangzi?
It's too late, it's too late. We're too slow, too slow!
Luckily it was the village that suffered the disaster. If it were two armies facing each other, we would have to be ambushed layer by layer.
We can't even run away. They're just waiting for us to tire ourselves out. We're tired. "
After Zhang Shuo scolded the doctor, he felt much better.
He didn't feel ashamed. Competing with the Li Family Zhuangzi in logistics? Do you believe that the Ba Shui Legion will crush you with their logistics?
The Li Family Zhuangzi was ready for battle at any time, while the Henan Prefecture was in a state of administrative operation. Their accumulated costs were not on the same level, and they had money.
"Ahem!" Ma Jin coughed. "Magistrate Zhang's team is not slow. Ten years ago, there was also a flood. At that time, there were more than 1200 people in the village.
My uncle was the village chief. He never thought that the government would arrive in time, so he thought of a solution himself. My uncle was tired and died of illness.
After waiting for 11 days, a full 11 days, the bailiffs came, took a look, and left.
Today, ten years later, the village's population is less than 1000 people. Fortunately, the Henan Prefecture's actions are not slow. "
The words that Ma Jin spoke the most tonight were memories and joy.
"You haven't seen the Li Family Zhuangzi's speed. When I was in Chang 'an, Xiao Yi didn't care about money. He always piled up emergency supplies in the storehouse.
The Li family's troops had already set off before the news reached His Majesty's ears in any place that was affected by the disaster.
It was the same at the Tubo border outside the capital. According to Xiao Yi's medical theory, he has a mental problem. He always looks like something will go wrong at any time. "
Zhang Shuo shook his head. He couldn't describe his feelings. In any case, it was urgent. The Li Family Zhuangzi was not at the frontline.
"In short, Magistrate Zhang's speed is not slow. Doctor Zhou spoke the truth."
Ma Jin comforted Zhang Shuo again. At the same time, he approved of the Ministry of Revenue's doctor.
This was because he was relieved. The Li Family Zhuangzi's speed was very fast. The livestock was rushing back, which meant that his village was safe.
Since that was the case, he should be a good person and not offend people. In the future, he would have to deal with them, right?
"Hahaha! That's good. The safety of the people is more important than anything else. "Zhang Shuo laughed. Of course, he knew what the village chief was thinking.
The village chief's face was gloomy just now, but now he was smiling. If the Li Family Zhuangzi's people didn't go over, would he still be smiling?
The troops wandered to the place. Under the light, tents were set up in picturesque disorder.
The night watchmen were feeding the resting livestock. The latrines were more than a hundred steps away.
Someone carried a kerosene lamp and walked to the latrines. He didn't seem to be in a hurry. Obviously, he hadn't eaten anything bad.
Outside the tents, there were earth stoves. Some of the earth stoves were still wet, and firewood was being burned inside.
The fire of firewood was a bit stronger, but it wasn't as fierce as the fire of coal. It was suitable for slowly drying the earth stoves. If large firewood was burned, it was possible that the earth stoves would crack.
By gathering soft firewood, they could set up a large iron pot tomorrow morning.
Zhang Shuo watched with his eyes. He was analyzing in his heart. What did each detail show?
As he thought about it, he laughed again. He didn't understand before, and this was something he learned from Li Yi.
Zhang Shuo didn't care that his troops were late and that the Li Family Zhuangzi had arrived first.
It was more important that the villagers didn't suffer grievances. The Li Family Zhuangzi had never disdained to compete with others for logistics.
Was his troops slow? They weren't slow at all. It was just that they were next to the Li Family Zhuangzi's territory.
Xiao Yi didn't compete for credit. He just did his best. Whoever he let into the regiment would enter. Who would he compete with?
"That's great. Let's get another support team. The village will recover soon." Zhang Shuo said with relief.
"Magistrate Zhang, should I go and wake them up now?" Ma Jin looked like he was going to wake them up, but his feet didn't move at all.
"You're not satisfied with me being the Henan Magistrate? Do you have to get rid of me? Are you sure that the next Henan Magistrate can do a better job than me? "
Zhang Shuo glared at the villager. You're too bad. The villagers are sleeping soundly, and you're shouting that I let you do it?
"Magistrate Zhang, you have to have a place to rest." Ma Jin smiled.
"Wait a moment. They're coming. They're the Li Family Zhuangzi's men." Zhang Shuo glared at Ma Jin again.
"Hello, Magistrate Zhang. There are four empty tents for emergency use. You can go there first. The others can set up tents 200 meters to the west.
It doesn't matter how loud the noise is. Even if the villagers wake up and find out that new tents are being set up, they will still sleep soundly.
The more people we have, the more noise they will sleep soundly. "
The Li Family Zhuangzi's men who were on duty here bowed to Zhang Shuo and began to make arrangements.
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