Beijing, outer city, slums.
Unlike the bustling inner city, there were many poor people gathered at the edge of the outer city.
Some of them were lonely elders who had been chased out of their homes by their children and had nowhere to go.
Some were disabled.
Some were occupied by tyrants.
There were also quite a number of refugees from other places.
They had no fixed residence and no clothes.
However…
Because of the existence of a person, their lives were much better.
Duke of Wei!
He was a well-known philanthropist in the capital.
The Duke of Wei was from a family of generals. In his early years, he had followed his father to guard the northern border and defeated the barbarian army several times. He had made great contributions.
He was conferred the title of first-class duke.
Five years ago, the Duke of Wei returned to the capital and no longer led the army.
As a powerful person, he never bullied the people. On the contrary, he always did good deeds and accumulated virtue.
The Duke of Wei set up a shed every day to give out porridge so that the refugees could make a living. In winter, he would also distribute clothes.
They would even spend money to hire doctors to treat them.
Thus, this generation of people regarded the Duke of Wei as their benefactor.
Today, the Duke of Wei gave out porridge again and announced that he would provide a good place for the homeless.
Therefore, thousands of beggars and refugees went to the porridge distribution area, which was overcrowded.
At the porridge kitchen.
Li Xiushan ate four to five bowls of porridge and seven to eight steamed buns.
Fortunately, the Duke of Wei had given out a large amount of porridge today. Otherwise, the rest of the poor would have cursed.
"Amitabha."
Fa Kong put his palms together and sighed,"This Duke of Wei is really a good person."”
"Yes, I am."
Tan Zhaodi also sighed,"I only knew that the Duke of Wei was brave on the battlefield. I didn't expect him to be so kind."”
"You're right."
Li Xiushan bit the steamed bun and said,"He is kind, so I will give him a slap later to wake him up."”
"Hit the Duke of Wei?"
"Holy Monk, you can't do that!" Tan Zhaodi was stunned.”
What did he mean?
The Duke of Wei was kind, yet he still wanted to be beaten up?
While they were talking, the crowd in front of them suddenly became restless.
"Duke Wei is here!"
"The Duke of Wei is here personally. Everyone, look!”
“……”
A carriage slowly drove over from the end of the street.
Immediately after, the Duke of Wei, who had a high prestige, walked out.
He was about forty years old. He was indeed a general who had led troops to war and a fourth-grade martial artist. He was tall and burly, and his steps were steady.
Although he was a duke, his clothes were very low-key. He was dressed like an ordinary rich man, and it was even slightly inappropriate.
As soon as he appeared, he could hear the sound of people kneeling on the ground one after another.
"Duke, you have done me a great favor.”
"If it wasn't for you finding a doctor last time, my mother probably wouldn't have survived.”
“……”
Everyone was deeply grateful to this Duke.
The Duke of Wei walked to the high platform. After the crowd gradually calmed down, he slowly said,""Everyone.
Today, the Duke had come to announce something.
From tomorrow onwards, he would not be giving out porridge.”
As soon as he said this, the scene immediately fell silent.
"This…"
They had all heard that the Duke of Wei was going to provide greater benefits to everyone today. Why did he say that he was not going to give them any porridge?
Before they could ask, the Duke of Wei continued,"
"This country's Duke has been providing porridge for five years, but he has never been able to change your predicament. After thinking about it, I suddenly understood a principle.
It's better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish!
If things continued like this, even if the country's Duke gave away all his wealth, he would not be able to change the situation.
So, I changed my method.
The duke planned to set up some industries outside the capital, including silkworms, textile, porcelain…
After that, they would hire everyone to work there. Food and lodging would be free, and they would be paid a monthly salary that was not lower than the market price.”
Free food and accommodation, and money?
Hearing this, the originally silent crowd suddenly became lively.
"Duke Wei, I…I'm crippled, can I go?”
"State Duke, I'm over sixty this year. Can I go?”
"I…"
"Anything is fine, anything is fine."
The Duke of Wei said in a deep voice," Everyone, listen to me. Regardless of whether they are old, weak, sick, or disabled, they can all work in the Duke's estate. Everyone is treated equally. They can eat and live for free and receive the same wages.”
"Crash!"
The crowd exploded.
He even wanted the old, weak, sick, and disabled!
"I…I want to go!"
"Count me in!"
"Duke Wei is really a good person!”
"Beijing's greatest philanthropist!"
“……”
"Everyone, don't be anxious."
The Duke of Wei said," This time, my Duke is buying a large business. He needs a lot of people. Everyone has a share."
Later, I will send people from the residence to stay here.
Those who wanted to go, put their fingerprints on the booklet and set off this afternoon.”
The crowd cheered, saying that the Duke of Wei was deeply grateful and regarded him as a reborn parent.
"Amitabha. Good, good."
Fa Kong sighed with emotion,"It's better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish."
As such, these commoners could slowly lead normal lives.”
"Yes, yes."
Tan Zhaodi also said,"The Duke of Wei is not only a kind person, but also a smart person." Isn't that right, holy monk?
Holy monk?"
When they turned around, Li Xiushan was no longer by their side.
A monk in tattered clothes squeezed to the front of the crowd and shouted.
"Duke of Wei, Duke of Wei, don't leave yet!”
The Duke of Wei, who was about to leave, stopped in his tracks."You monk, do you have any other questions?”
"Yes, yes."
Li Xiushan waved his fan." Come closer. Monk, I'll tell you."”
"Oh?"
The Duke of Wei was indeed a kind person. With his status, he actually ignored the beggar's request and really walked over.
"What is it?"
"Pa-"
Li Xiushan slapped him.
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