Chapter 304 [Welcome]
Han Mo rode his horse back to the convoy and ordered the convoy to move forward immediately. He was determined to immediately allocate a portion of the food to let the victims have enough food, but he understood more clearly that the court had the laws and rules of the court, and this batch of food must be counted and put into the warehouse by the Grain Department under the Ministry of Households of Xichun County before it could be transferred out to help the victims.
Now he can only rush to the county town as soon as possible and proofread the number with the Grain Department before he can allocate the grain.
The grain transported this time was only the first batch. Each truck had 800 kilograms of rice and grain, more than 400 kilograms of rice and grain, a total of 340,000 kilograms of rice and grain, which was not small. However, the number of victims reached hundreds of thousands, with a large number. These grains only lasted for a while. The Ministry of Revenue is now raising grain from other counties to transfer it here.
Han Mo also received information. Logically speaking, although Yichun County was affected by the disaster, there were still four counties that were not affected. These four counties all had the official warehouse to store grain, and the number was quite small. The county magistrate of Yichun County had the power to open the official warehouse to release grain to provide disaster relief. The four counties had enough time to store grain, so the victims would not be able to experience this hungry situation now.
It is unrealistic for everyone to eat full at this time, but at least the time should be ensured that the victims can drink a meal of thick porridge and a pound of grain every day, which is enough to support nearly ten people with thick porridge for a day.
If this situation occurs at present, it can only be that there is a problem with the local government warehouse and that it has not done its business according to the orders of the court.
The convoy passed through the disaster victims' accumulation area and watched the victims' passionately look at the food on the vehicle. Han Mo understood their desire for food in his heart. Although Xiao Mu and the Imperial Guards sympathized with the miserable victims, they had to be wary of them attacking the food truck under the instigation of hunger, so they were closely guarded. After all, they were soldiers, and protecting food is their current responsibility, and protecting their lives.
The supervisor Ling Lei, who was sitting in the carriage, only lifted the curtain of the car and looked at it, was shocked. He hurriedly pulled the curtain of the car tightly, and he didn't dare to look at it anymore. After seeing it, Xiao Lingzhi and the servant of the little monarch in the other car could not bear to look at it anymore. They looked at each other without saying a word, and their hearts were filled with sorrow and sadness. Such a scene, as long as they had a little conscience, they would naturally be shocked in their eyes, and they were pity and sad.
The convoy walked out of the disaster victim gathering area very smoothly. Han Mo even learned that this was just one of the gathering areas, with about 6,000 or 7,000 people gathering. More than ten large disaster victim gathering areas were set up around Xichun County, all of which were disaster victims from Huangmei and Lanhe counties.
After leaving the disaster victims' gathering area, it was only twenty or thirty miles away from Xichun County. After walking less than ten miles, a sound of horse hooves sounded in front of him, and a group of people were quickly galloping towards this side.
Only half a mile away from the convoy, the group of people strangled their horses and dismounted and came forward.
Han Mo also turned over and got off the horse, and saw about twenty or thirty people in the group, each of whom was smiling, either officials in official uniforms or gentry in brocade robes.
Han Mo led people to invite Ling Lei over. Although Ling Lei was just an eunuch, he was now the emperor's imperial envoy. He was of great weight. Han Mo saw that this group of people were officials and gentry who came to Xichun County to greet him, so he naturally wanted to invite Ling Lei to come out to meet him.
Han Mo took a few steps forward and saw the leading purple official uniform. He was the county magistrate. He knew that this person was Situ Jing, the county magistrate of Yichun County.
When Situ Jing came up, she smiled and clasped her fists and said, "Is it General Han? It's been a long time since you've finally arrived. Thank you all the hard way!"
Han Mo also hugged his fists and said lightly: "If Lord Situ comes to greet him in person, I feel ashamed!"
Situ Jing immediately said seriously: "General Han came from the capital to escort the food for disaster relief. That was for me, Yichun disaster victims, how could I not come to welcome him? I want to bring the Yichun disaster victims to thank General Han."
A middle-aged gentleman in yellow brocade clothes next to him smiled and said, "Yes, General Han is like a magpies flying from Yanjing City, bringing good news to my Yichun County!"
Han Mo glanced at the man and saw that he was about 45 or 46 years old, with a fat figure and tender skin. He was well maintained. He was wearing an emerald ring on his right thumb, and he looked quite demeanor. He was standing side by side with Situ Jing. There was no doubt that this man's identity was naturally extraordinary.
"There is no good news under the disaster." Han Mo said lightly.
Situ Jing was quite embarrassed when she heard this, but the fat man was as calm as water and smiled and said, "General Han said that the people were wronged. Please don't be surprised!"
Situ Jing has already introduced: "General Han, this is Mr. He Xuezhi, and the elder brother of Lord He, the Minister of Justice, Lord He!"
"Uncle He?" Han Mo smiled faintly and clasped his fists and said, "In that case, he should call him Uncle Shi." However, he was very despised by Situ Jing. On such an occasion, as the governor of Yichun County, he actually called He Xuezhi "Uncle He". It seemed that he was also a person without any charm.
He Xuezhi was not polite, and smiled and said, "You are kind. If I had known that Han Shiyi would come to Yichun County, I would have come to greet him in person."
Ling Lei had already walked here, his face turned pale, and he was not sure whether it was hard work or the scene in the disaster-stricken area. When he saw a group of officials and gentry standing there, he saw him coming, he held his fists and couldn't help but think of his identity as an inspector. Seeing a group of people saluting him, the pride surged up. He tidied up his clothes, shook his fists, and said in a sharp voice: "Our family...well, I am a new official, I'm here, I'm here, I'm here, I'm here to welcome you."
Situ Jing smiled and said, "The Supervisor has worked hard all the way and has traveled a long distance. The city has set up a banquet for the Supervisor and General Han to welcome the two of you!"
Han Mo shook his head and said, "That's not urgent. Lord Situ, Han Mo escorted the disaster relief grain to Xichun County under the imperial edict. The disaster was like fire. I think it would be better to put the grain into the warehouse first, release the grain quickly, and let the people fill their stomachs first."
Situ Jing and He Xuezhi looked at each other, narrowed their eyes and smiled, "Okay, General Han puts national affairs first and disaster situation first, and is a young hero." He called out, "He Shitie!"
A person immediately came up from behind and said respectfully, "I am in a humble position!" He saluted Han Mo and Ling Lei and said, "He Yin, the chief secretary of the Grain Department of Xiaguan Xichun County, has met the Supervisor and General Han!"
He Yinwu has a short figure and a sharp-mouthed cheek. Judging from his appearance, he looks like a cunning person.
"Tutor He, there was something I shouldn't have been involved in, but I, Han Mo, had a young mind and couldn't hold back some words in my stomach. I had to ask Titus He for some advice." Han Mo looked at He Yin and said with a faint smile.
The treasury is the head of the local grain department, and is in charge of the entry and exit of the local official warehouse. In the past, the importance of this position was not visible, but when the disaster was used, this importance was highlighted.
He Yin looked at He Xueyi beside him and smiled and said, "General Han is polite, but I don't know what General Han has to give me advice?"
Han Mo pointed back and said, "Just just passed the disaster victims' gathering area and saw many victims starving to death. I even heard that food was only once every two days, and it was water porridge to deal with it. The water was too much, but I didn't know if it was really the case, or the unruly people spread rumors and cause trouble?"
Before He Yin answered, He Xuezhi smiled and said, "General Han, this matter cannot be explained clearly in just a few words. When I turned around at the banquet, I personally explained to General Han, I don't know if it's good?"
Han Mo knew some of He Xuezhi's history. This person was the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Works before. However, the Minister of Works at that time was from the Ye family. He caught the handle and took out real evidence in the court. He Xuezhi embezzled silver and had poor project quality. He was forced to dismiss his post by Ye and Wu families and returned to Yichun County.
That happened three years ago. It was when Ye and Wu families were in full swing. After He Xuezhi was dismissed from office, he returned to his old nest in Yichun. Although he had no official status, he was a person who called the wind and rain in the three eastern counties of Yichun County. He was a person who was so arrogant and blessed that he lived a more prosperous life than in Yanjing.
Han Mo also understood that although He Xuezhi is not an official now, no one can control the officials of Yichun County. He is the local emperor of the three eastern counties of Yichun County. He is a person who even Situ Jing has to look at his face. Now he is in Yichun County, he cannot confront this truly powerful figure. Otherwise, as Han Xuanchang said before leaving, he will suffer endless troubles and be full of dangers.
"I'll have to give him more advice when I look back." Han Mo said with a smile: "If there is anything wrong with me in Yichun, I hope I'll give you more advice!"
"You're welcome." He Xuezhi's eyes, which were already very small because of his obesity, narrowed into a slit: "This is my hometown, I'm born and raised here, and I'm familiar with it. If there is a place where I can serve the court, I should do my best and I will never refuse."
At this moment, I heard the sound of horse hooves. A fast horse stopped not far away. It was a yamen officer who didn't dare to come over, but just turned over and dismounted and stopped not far away.
From the welcoming team, a military officer dressed in the costume of a county lieutenant walked over there. The county lieutenant was the highest security officer in a county, second only to the magistrate, but in front of Han Mo, he was nothing more than a small official in sesame and mung beans.
The county magistrate walked to the side of the Yamacha. The Yamacha said a few words. The county magistrate turned around and looked at Han Mo, then turned around and waved to the Yamacha. The Yamacha immediately turned over and whipped away.
The county magistrate quickly came back and whispered a few times when he approached the magistrate of Xichun County. The magistrate came forward and whispered a few times in the ears of Situ Jing and He Xuezhi. Situ Jing immediately frowned, while He Xuezhi just squinted his eyes, looked at Han Mo, waved his hand gently, and signaled the magistrate to retreat.
The magistrate is naturally a member of the He clan. Although he is an official, he can only be a junior next to He Xuezhi, and he is serving him carefully.
"General Han, someone came to report that the general had just cut down a yamen servant." Situ Jing pondered slightly, and finally frowned and asked, "Their family members are crying in front of the county yamen... But I wonder if General Han has really cut down someone?"
Han Mo sneered in his heart, knowing that the yamen riding over must have reported that he had killed the bearded yamen before.
It didn't take long for him to kill the yamen officer, but it was just a matter of a while ago. I'm afraid that the news had not even been passed by the county town. The gang of officials, including Situ Jing and He Xuezhi, had just learned about it. How could the yamen officer's family already know? He went to the county office to cry, which was ridiculous.
From this point of view, these people have a smile on their faces, but invisible blades have appeared in their smiles.
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