Li Chengqian was originally mentally prepared for the corruption of ancient officials.
However, he did not expect these people to be so greedy.!!!
A total of four million taels of silver!
Not even one tael of silver was transported to Guanzhong!
As expected, it really fulfilled the saying,"Wine and meat stink at the vermilion gate, and frozen bones lie on the road!"
However, now was not the time to deal with those officials. He had to settle these refugees first.
Then, he would let those corrupt officials enjoy themselves for the time being.
Li Chengqian waved his hand and summoned a young eunuch.
This young eunuch had been serving him all this while. His name was Wang Shun.
"Wang Shun, bring some people to organize some of these people and let them follow our convoy to Huayang County first!”
Huayang County was a county in Huazhou.
Huayang County was the place with the most severe drought. It was also the destination of Li Chengqian and the others!
As Li Chengqian did not bring much food, these commoners only received a little bit of food for the time being.
However, even a little bit of food was enough to make the commoners feel grateful to the black-armored soldiers who distributed the food.
After a few hours of arduous travel, Li Chengqian finally arrived at Huayang County.
Before they reached the city gate of Huayang County, Li Chengqian saw a group of people running towards them.
The black-armored soldiers immediately made preparations for defense.
However, when the group of people arrived, they realized that they were officials and bailiffs from Huayang County.
One of them, who looked rather righteous and was dressed in luxurious clothes, walked forward and respectfully bowed to Li Chengqian's convoy before speaking.
"Hua Yang County Magistrate Cui Hao greets Your Highness.”
"Sorry for not welcoming you, I hope Your Highness can forgive me!”
Li Chengqian took the opportunity to observe Cui Hao while he was talking.
He realized that Cui Hao had a righteous expression, and his tone was neither servile nor overbearing. He seemed to be an upright official.
But Li Chengqian now knew that one could not judge a book by its cover.
First of all, not a single cent of the relief money from the imperial court had reached Guanzhong.
Secondly, apart from Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji, they knew that he had come to Guanzhong.
But how did Cui Hao know that he was coming here?
He actually came out to welcome them in advance?
Who knew if there was a problem with him?
Therefore, it was better to observe first.
Li Chengqian nodded slightly.
"Your Highness, Huayang County has prepared a place for you to stay. Please follow me."”
Li Chengqian nodded slightly.
Then, the main group set off again and headed towards Huayang County.
However, just as they entered Huayang County and the people who followed them were about to follow his convoy in, the bailiffs of Huayang County actually stopped them!
"What's going on?" Li Chengqian asked Cui Hao.”
Cui Hao smiled and said lightly,""Your Highness, Huayang County isn't big. It can't accommodate so many refugees.”
"So, it's better not to let them in for the time being.”
"Moreover, with so many refugees suddenly pouring into Huayang County, who knows if there are any evil people among them?”
"Moreover, we don't have enough manpower. In order not to cause trouble, it's better not to let them in first!”
Li Chengqian smiled.
"Doesn't Lord Cui feel sorry for these commoners?”
"As the parents of the people, are you just going to watch them starve outside the city?”
Cui Hao hurriedly shook his head.
"Your Highness, I am also responsible for the safety of Huayang County and your safety!”
Li Chengqian shook his head with a smile and said firmly.
"Let them pass!"
Although Li Chengqian was smiling, his tone was unquestionable.
Cui Hao sighed and then waved his hand at the bailiffs "helplessly".
Only then did these commoners follow Li Chengqian's convoy in.
Cui Hao led the way. Li Chengqian waved his hand, and a black-armored soldier immediately stepped forward.
Li Chengqian whispered to him.
"Take a few people and disguise yourself to find out more about Cui Hao. Send someone to Chang 'an to send a letter to the palace.”
"Report everything we saw and heard on the way.”
The black-armored soldier nodded and left with a few black-armored soldiers who had changed into their normal clothes.
Soon, Li Chengqian arrived at the place Cui Hao had arranged for him.
It looked like a place where a wealthy merchant once lived.
Cui Hao explained with a smile.
"This place used to be a merchant surnamed Zhang. However, due to the drought in Guanzhong, his entire family went to take refuge, so this house was empty.”
Li Chengqian jumped off the carriage and nodded slightly, as if he was very satisfied with this residence.
Before he could ask about the commoners, Cui Hao continued.
"As for the disaster victims, I have already arranged for them to stay under the city wall in the west of the city.”
"There is a large open space there, barely enough to accommodate them.”
"But as for food…"
"The food in Huayang County is not enough for so many people.”
Cui Hao smiled helplessly.
Li Chengqian shook his head and pointed at the convoy.
"When I came, I brought some food. It should be enough to last a few days.”
"Presumably, the reinforcements from the Imperial Court will arrive very soon!”
Cui Hao smiled and nodded.
Who was it?
Was it that D University student again?
Just now, I saw that it was still five thousand yuan. Why did it suddenly jump to nine thousand yuan?!!!
I'll explode, I'll explode on the spot!!!
Counting the ones that I updated in the wee hours of the morning, I have already updated 15 chapters, and now I suddenly have a debt of 20 chapters?？？
Alright, I won't say anymore. I'm going to update!
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Then, he would ask for a rating…
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