Squire Liu's heart resisted. At this critical juncture, he would be harming whoever he recommended. Wouldn't those people hate him to death after this matter? But in line with the principle of "sacrificing friends is better than sacrificing oneself", Squire Liu's voice trembled as he mentioned two families.
Pang Xiao nodded and said with a smile, "Squire Liu is indeed a sensible person. Then let's follow Squire Liu's request. This amount. "Pang Xiao raised a finger.
Squire Liu wanted to cry on the spot. He raised a hand, but in the end, he was so scared that he retreated and only dared to raise a finger. Qiansui Wang Ye actually had the nerve to say "follow his request". How could this Wang Ye be so thick-skinned!
But Squire Liu didn't dare to say this out loud. His initial arrogance had long been shattered by fear. The troops and horses were placed in front of his door. He also realized that Wang Ye wasn't easy to get along with. Giving him money was giving him face, so it was better to stop while he was ahead.
Once Squire Liu gave the order, the residence became busy. Pang Xiao ordered people to guard here and immediately sent people to inquire about the situation of the two families that Squire Liu mentioned. He turned around and went to the carriage. Bing Tang and Ji Yun immediately got off.
Pang Xiao lifted the curtain and jumped into the carriage. He sat down next to Qin Yining, "Why did it come in such a timely manner? Otherwise, we would be treated as bandits. "
Qin Yining was amused by him and laughed, "Didn't you already plan to put it on credit? Anyway, it will arrive in two days. "She leaned close to him and looked at his sitting posture. She whispered," Did you ride a horse? Does your wound hurt? "
"How can you be so delicate?" Pang Xiao stretched out his long arm and put it around Qin Yining's shoulder. When he felt her delicate bones, he couldn't help but frown.
These days, Qin Yining couldn't eat or sleep well. She was exhausted and exhausted, so she lost a lot of weight. They were in the disaster area, and the people were facing the threat of death every day. They didn't even have enough food to eat, let alone recuperate. She had just gained some weight on her face, but she lost weight again when they reached Golden Harbor.
Qin Yining leaned on his shoulder, her eyes bright like the stars in the night sky.
"Thank you for thinking of such a good idea. We can't wait for Your Majesty's relief. We can't watch the people starve to death. Maybe we can use this method on the way... "Pang Xiao She suddenly thought and sat..... and..................................
The treasure had always been a thorn in Li Qitian's heart. He had spent so much effort to find it, but he still hadn't found it. So, if Pang Xiao became suspicious of him, then Li Qitian was afraid that he would be attacked from both front and rear in the future.
Pang Xiao loved to see the adorable look on her face when she was worried about him. It felt as if he was being patted by a soft and furry little animal with its furry little paw.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll try my best to be careful. "
Qin Yining heard his joyful voice and couldn't help but look up. She met his gentle eyes.
Although he didn't do anything and just looked at her with eyes full of love, Qin Yining still felt her heart beat uncontrollably. It seemed that every time Pang Xiao looked at her with such gentle eyes, she almost forgot her name and what she wanted to do.
Pang Xiao loved her misty eyes and couldn't help kissing her eyes.
Just then, footsteps came from outside the carriage.
"Wang Ye, I've ordered the grain. It's enough for the people inside and outside the city to eat porridge for three days!"
Pang Xiao happily pinched Qin Yining's face and said, "That old fox must have some grain that he hasn't taken out yet. I'll go and check again." Then he jumped off the carriage like a child, as if his wound didn't hurt at all.
Qin Yining wrapped herself in a cloud shoulder and waited quietly. Pang Xiao talked with Squire Liu. When they returned to the city, they were followed by six carriages and dozens of porters.
It was the same scene of devastation in autumn. It was enough to make people happy to bring back grain.
Qin Yining didn't get out of the carriage. But when she lifted the curtain and saw the people outside the city looking at Pang Xiao with expectant eyes, she felt a strong sense of satisfaction. It was worth it to use the treasure here.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining first sent part of the grain to the porridge stalls outside the city and arranged for people to cook porridge. Then they quickly returned to the city to make arrangements.
They were so fast that they didn't have time to inform Magistrate Chen when they returned to the city. They sent the grain to the two porridge stalls in the city first, thinking that the sooner the starving people could eat the grain, the fewer people who would die.
When Magistrate Chen heard that Pang Xiao really brought the grain back to the porridge stalls, he immediately rushed over. Seeing the smoke rising from the stove and the thick mixed rice porridge in the big pot, the people had already lined up in front of the porridge stalls with clay pots and big bowls. Magistrate Chen was so excited that he almost burst into tears.
"Wang Ye, thanks to you! I thank you on behalf of the people in the city! " Magistrate Chen strode forward and knelt in front of Pang Xiao, kowtowing several times.
When the people who were closer heard Magistrate Chen's words, they all knelt down and kowtowed in excitement. The crowd was talking about how it was all thanks to the food that the Prince had brought for them to survive these few days. The commoners also followed Magistrate Chen and knelt down. Their voices of thanks to Pang Xiao resounded through the sky.
Pang Xiao quickly helped Magistrate Chen up. "Magistrate Chen, what are you doing? This is This King's duty. This King is incompetent and caused everyone to suffer from hunger for no reason. This King is really ashamed. "
"Wang Ye, please don't say that. Your Majesty didn't give the grain, but Wang Ye isn't a god. Do you think he can make the grain appear out of nowhere? If Wang Ye didn't use his own money to buy the grain this time, everyone wouldn't have survived! "
Magistrate Chen was a straightforward person and said whatever came to his mind in his excitement.
After he said it, he realized what he had said and immediately felt that it was inappropriate. After all, Your Majesty didn't give the grain. It was too easy to cause gossip. But on second thought, Your Majesty was the Son of Heaven, but Your Majesty didn't even do as well as Wang Ye. Since he dared to do it, why would he be afraid of others talking behind his back?
On the other hand, Prince Zhongshun was amiable and kind, and kept a low profile. He had asked just now and found out that the grain was bought by Wang Ye. He spoke harshly, but when he went to Squire Liu's house, he only scared them a little and paid them in the end.
Wang Ye was willing to use his private money to buy the grain for the sake of the people's survival when Your Majesty didn't give the grain. Wang Ye didn't publicize such a noble character, but Magistrate Chen couldn't let this matter be suppressed.
Sure enough, when Magistrate Chen said this, the people immediately began to talk about it. This news was pushed away by the tide and soon the crowd was full of praises from the people.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining looked at each other helplessly.
They had been keeping a low profile so that people wouldn't think too much about it. The current situation wasn't so bad because Wang Ye had some money to use, so it wasn't eye-catching. But they planned to provide relief all the way to the south. That would be a huge sum of money. At that time, it was hard to guarantee that no one would think too much about it. If they talked to Li Qitian, Pang Xiao wouldn't be able to explain it clearly.
Therefore, Pang Xiao, Qin Yining, Xu Weizhi, Xie Yue, and other strategists had been hesitating about how to publicize it. They could let Pang Xiao win the hearts of the people and prevent Li Qitian from being suspicious.
But who would have thought that their plans couldn't keep up with the changes? Before they could think of a solution, Magistrate Chen had already made a decision for them.
Seeing Pang Xiao's awkward expression, Magistrate Chen thought that Wang Ye's personality was like this and didn't want to be in the limelight for this kind of thing. In his heart, he had a better impression of this young Wang Ye. He increasingly felt that it was a loss for Wang Ye to keep a low profile after doing such a good deed.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining saw that under Magistrate Chen's arrangement, the people were orderly. The young and strong people didn't squeeze in front because they were strong. Instead, they modestly let the elderly, children, and women go first. Although everyone was starving, they didn't lose their manners and bottom line.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao were very happy. They couldn't help but feel that the Golden Harbor under Magistrate Chen's administration was indeed different from the places they had seen when they came. They didn't know if it was because it was near the coast and the disaster was less severe. More importantly, the people here were simple and honest. Everyone still retained their kindness.
It was already difficult for a magistrate to maintain the stability of a place. What was even more valuable was that he kept the hearts of the people simple and honest. There wasn't any bad atmosphere, even under the shadow of death. This was Magistrate Chen's ability.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining returned to the yamen to rest temporarily.
When Xie Yue, Xu Weizhi, and other strategists heard the news, they walked around with their guards to check the situation in the city.
The people all knew that the food was bought for them by Prince Zhongshun with his own money. Now that they could eat the hot porridge, they felt that it was more expensive than any other delicacy. When they thought of Wang Ye, they praised him even more. Even Pang Xiao's heroic deeds on the battlefield were mentioned. This made the strategists who came out to check the situation feel honored. They were extremely proud and moved.
The strategists who initially opposed Pang Xiao using the treasure to help the victims finally understood what Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi meant when they said that "the world belongs to the one who wins the hearts of the people". There were also people who thought that it was fortunate that Wang Ye didn't take their advice at that time.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao returned to their room. Ji Yun and Bing Tang soon brought over a pot of mixed grain porridge.
Pang Xiao picked up a bowl and scooped a spoonful. He pursed his lips and said, "It's really not easy. I can finally eat something dry."
Qin Yining was amused by his aggrieved and sad appearance. "Eat more. I still have to trouble you to look for food and negotiate the price. "
Pang Xiao laughed loudly. He scooped out a bowl of porridge filled with rice grains and handed it to Qin Yining. Then he held the remaining porridge in the pot.
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