Qin Yining couldn't help laughing when he saw him like this, really, no matter how old a man is, he has a side like a child, even Pang Xiao, who has a calm and thoughtful personality, is not immune to this.
The team slowly approached Shuinan City, and the scene was even more miserable than when they were in Jingang. The closer to the old capital of Dayan, the more serious the disaster.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining didn't want to chat anymore, and looked at the crowded places of disaster victims from the window.
They found that among the disaster victims, there were not one out of ten elderly people and very few children. Most of the survivors were young and middle-aged men, and only a small number of women.
In the face of natural disasters, strong men are more able to survive than weak women, and the elderly and children, without the attentive care of their families, cannot resist such disasters at all.
Qin Yining's face was heavy.
When the victims saw Pang Xiao's disaster relief team coming, their numb faces also looked over. Seeing that the guards of the palace were transporting the carriages full of loads, the victims stood up one after another, their eyes full of desire.
I don't know who shouted: "It's the prince who came to relieve the disaster!"
The victims who were still dead suddenly seemed to have been injected with vitality, and the city gate where the water-like convoy was located rushed forward.
Pang Xiao hurriedly got off the carriage, ordered Jinghu Guards to surround the convoy, walked side by side with Mu Jinghu to the guards of the palace at the outermost periphery of the encirclement, handed over to the surrounding victims and said, "Everyone, please be safe, don't be impatient, This king immediately ordered people to set up a porridge shed, and we will be able to eat hot porridge later!"
Originally, the victims did not believe the rumors in the north. In their impression, the imperial court always dragged its feet on disaster relief. Otherwise, they would travel to the big city from all over the country for such a long time, and their family members and fellow villagers would starve to death on the way. Guan Er's Ken was so happy, and he wouldn't have killed so many people in vain.
Now, seeing that Prince Zhongshun was so happy, and the accompanying soldiers in armor were happily unloading food from the carriage, everyone was excited.
The rumor turned out to be true!
Looking at the food, the victims in the front row couldn't bear it anymore.
Pang Xiao went to disaster relief all the way, and he saw many victims who were looted. As soon as he waved his hand, the guards of the palace immediately stepped forward, raised the sword in their hands, and kept the people from outside the encirclement.
Pang Xiao said loudly: "Don't worry, everyone, the food brought by this king is sufficient, and everyone has something to eat! If someone does not obey the order, it will delay the time for the relief, and everyone is looting, when will the porridge be cooked? Smart? The people here will now help build the stove and carry the food, not making trouble!"
The victims who saw the food with red eyes were still difficult to control, but they were afraid of the swords in the hands of the royal guards and did not dare to act rashly.
Some people listened to Pang Xiao's words, and their rationality prevailed, and they spontaneously told the people around them to maintain order, and a few young people stood up and took the initiative to ask for help.
Pang Xiao nodded with satisfaction, and his subordinates organized the disaster victims who helped to find a place to build a stove.
If someone drives it, there will be victims who can still do activities to stand up and help, and the order outside the city gate will improve immediately.
When Pang Xiao returned to the carriage, Qin Yining was looking out of the car window, and when he saw him approaching, he gave a thumbs up, which made Pang Xiao couldn't help laughing.
When they arrived at the city gate, Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi took someone to post a notice. Qin Yining was very curious and got out of the car to look, but saw a list of "funders" on the notice.
The language is simple, and he praised the rich and wealthy merchants who sold food to Pang Xiao along the way, but did not say that they sold food, but "funded" the food.
Change the word, even the meaning has changed. In the blink of an eye, a person who is struggling to make a fortune becomes a great man.
Qin Yining looked back at Pang Xiao, and couldn't help laughing: "This is what Mr. Xie came up with, right?"
"Exactly." Pang Xiao nodded with a smile.
Qin Yining praised: "Mr. Xie is really witty and has a deep understanding of people's hearts. As a result, those businessmen who have pictures and names do not take the initiative to contact the prince? The money will not be less, and they can also gain a good reputation as a family of good people." Qin Yining There is another layer that has not been said in public.
This way, it will also cover up how much money Pang Xiao spent. If you ask, it can be inferred that people sponsored the food supplies.
Anyway, in front of Li Qitian, no matter how much goodwill and loyalty Pang Xiao has, he will be misunderstood.
And this statement can not only distract attention, but also mobilize enthusiasm, why not do it
As soon as Pang Xiao and his party entered the city, Hu Zi, who was first sent to buy food, brought people over.
"My lord, the food is coming here. This is the account book." He said, and presented a blue-covered booklet with both hands.
Pang Xiao didn't even look at it, "You keep it, don't lose it."
Hu Zi knew that this was Pang Xiao's trust in him. This account book could be said to be evidence of Pang Xiao's use of the treasure. The total amount of records purchased there for food and supplies added up to a huge amount.
Nodding with a smile, he put the account book in his arms, Hu Zi smiled, but his eyes were serious, "Don't worry, I won't lose this account book even if I lose my head."
Pang Xiao patted his forehead: "Nonsense."
Hu Zi rubbed his forehead, saw Bingtang behind Qin Yining out of the corner of his eyes, and laughed even more stupidly, even his ears turned red, causing Bingtang to blushed and lowered his head.
Qin Yining couldn't help laughing when he saw it, and stepped forward to follow Pang Xiao to see the local magistrate.
Pang Xiao found a way to raise food and supplies, and the disaster relief went very smoothly. He went all the way to the old capital to provide relief. The victims were all grateful to Pang Xiao, and the popularity of Prince Loyalty among the people was unparalleled.
When the relief arrived at the old capital of Dayan, it was the first month of the ninth year of Shengchang.
"Prince Zhongshun is here!"
"Your Highness has brought food to save us!"
"Thank you lord, thank you wangfei!"
"My lord is our benefactor. Back then, when the earth dragon turned over, it was the lord who came to save us. Now, in the famine, it's the lord who came to save us!"
"You don't know, the princess has actually arranged for people to rescue people. When the floods first started last year, the shopkeeper under the princess saved a lot of people to go to her village, and some people specially taught how to reclaim the terraced fields. Or this year We have to kill more people!"
"The lord and princess are really good people!"
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The people were discussing, their gratitude was beyond words, and it was unknown who shouted the first one. Soon someone in the crowd shouted: "Long live the lord! Long live the lord!"
Long live this cry, but it really startled the Jinghu guards and counselors who came with him.
Only the Son of Heaven can say "Long Live". If this word spreads to the capital, Pang Xiao's hat of "treachery" cannot be taken off.
But in addition to being shocked, those who really followed Pang Xiao also felt proud.
This is the master they follow!
He paid a lot, but he was also loved by the people!
These words came from the hearts of the people, and no one taught them to speak.
At this time, even their followers, who sometimes starve along the way and have to raise food and grass, are already satisfied and feel that everything is worth it.
The advisors headed by Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi are even more mixed feelings now.
"Brother Xu, Brother Xie, if I hadn't followed the advice of the two, I'm afraid I would have made a big mistake."
"Exactly, although we are also wholeheartedly thinking of the prince, but our knowledge is limited in the end, and the decision we made almost made the prince miss the opportunity. Looking at this scene now, I am really afraid."
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi said, "I don't dare to be too famous."
Xu Weizhi added: "In fact, everything came from the heart of the prince. At first, when the disaster relief was carried out, the prince was dedicated to the people, and he decided to take it from the people and use it for the people. will not obey."
Xie Yue also nodded and pointed to the sky: "That one is not an example."
When everyone thought of the Son of Heaven, they couldn't help but sigh.
"As an emperor, I can really be ruthless and not care about the life and death of the people."
"As we walked along the way, all the food and forage was paid by the prince himself. The emperor even gave eight carts to the prince and set a trap for the prince. In the past few months, the prince has saved so many people, but the prince has not responded at all. The money and food were not given at all!"
Several advisors were very indignant when they remembered what Li Qitian had done.
Xie Yue smiled heartily and pointed to the cheering people on the roadside outside the carriage, "Is this how you sow melons and get melons, and sow beans and get beans?"
Several people heard the words and laughed out loud.
Qin Yining was wrapped in a cloak with a big fur collar, holding a hand warmer that was already cold, and listening to the cheers outside was also a little worried.
"This is a big city, there must be Li Qitian's eyeliner, not to mention that the prefect in the city has only just arrived in office, and everyone we know has been convicted due to the disaster, and we don't know which side he is on. Not good."
Pang Xiao put his arms around Qin Yining's shoulders and patted her, and pinched her cold face, "Okay, don't worry, I'll go out and say a few words, no matter what the people think, my attitude must be clear."
"Exactly." Qin Yining nodded.
Pang Xiao grabbed the cloak and put it on, and ordered to stop outside.
The people who welcomed the people in the aisle saw that the team slowly stopped, and couldn't help but stop their cheers. I saw a sturdy, graceful, handsome man dressed in a black fur-collared cloak got off the carriage.
Pang Xiao stood in the open space and bowed his hands to the surroundings: "Everyone, folks and fathers. This king, He De He Neng, can afford to meet you in the wind and snow."
The people cheered when they heard the words.
The people of the old capital still remember the days when they were under the rule of the Yuchi clan of the Yan Dynasty. At that time, when Prince Zhongshun led troops to call, their panic couldn't be added. It was really because the prince had a terrible name, and everyone mentioned him as if they saw him. It seems that this one can eat human flesh and drink human blood anytime, anywhere.
But many years have passed, and looking back, the two countries were at war, and this prince never massacred civilians. There are also people who survived in Liangcheng and other places that year to clarify for the prince. There is absolutely no basis to say that he slaughtered the city at every turn. In order not to slaughter the city, he even resisted the decree, and was removed from the military power and returned to Beijing to "debrief."
When the two countries were at war, Yuchi naturally refused to say good things about the enemy. But the eyes of the people are sharp. He did not slaughter the poor when he attacked the city, and even delivered food to relieve the famine after the drought in the old capital.
Later, the earth dragon turned over, and it was he and the princess who came to relieve the disaster.
Before the flood, the princess had already ordered someone to come to make preparations in advance, and now it is the prince and the princess who came to relieve the disaster.
It can be said that the name of Prince Zhongshun's "sharp embryo" has been gradually erased many years ago, but now his name of benevolence, righteousness and love for the people has been widely circulated.
"Everyone." Pang Xiao said loudly: "Everyone, this king. The king's disaster relief is also under the order of the emperor. I really can't afford to say 'long live'. Only the emperor can live with the sky, and it can be called long live. Wang Xin received it, and was very moved, but please be careful with your words, don't collide with the power of the emperor."