"Qinger, it's been snowing for a few days.”
in the room
Lin Xuan was dressed in a white robe and was carefully wiping the Swallow Blade in his hand. The long blade was snow-white and suffused a cold light.
"Almost half a month."
Mu Qing said," The snow on the grassland is heavier. I reckon that the Huqiang tribe will have to stop for a while this year."”
"Is the Chang River frozen?"
he suddenly asked.
"It's frozen."
Mu Qing nodded.
"In this way, the entire County of Yan will lose its last barrier.”
Lin Xuan's expression was solemn." The wind and snow are raging, and it's just right to cover our tracks. If the Huqiang tribe braves the snow and advances west at this moment, they will probably catch us off guard.”
"Probably not."
Mu Qing pondered for a moment.”
"It's a risky move. We have to be wary."
Lin Xuan said,"Pass on the order to Meng Jiao. We must guard it strictly and scout out 200 miles."”
"Alright."
She went out.
During this period of time, Lin Xuan had already ordered the Startling Salamander to scatter people to the plains and closely monitor the every move of the various Huqiang tribes, especially the Duoyan three tribes.
Even if the other small tribes moved west, they wouldn't pose much of a threat to the County of Yan.
The consequences would be extremely severe.
At this moment, the black-armored army was still training. Lin Xuan temporarily did not have the strength to wrestle with the three tribes.
He could only avoid the attack.
The heavy snow in the County of Yan was not as cold as the Northern Liang. It was probably because of the existence of the Great Hidden Mountain Range, which blocked most of the Northern Python's cold air.
However, compared to the Central Plains, the County of Yan was indeed bitter and cold.
"Milord, the Deputy of the Imperial Residence wishes to see you, saying that there is an urgent matter.”
Lin Yunqin stopped at the door and said softly.
"Did he say what happened?"
He put away his saber.
"It seems to be about the snow disaster."
Lin Yunqing replied.
"Let him in."
"Yes."
Wang Qing was very anxious. When he entered, he even forgot to shake off the snow on his body. His face was dark red from the cold.
"The weather is getting colder and colder."
Lin Xuan pulled him to the side of the stove and made him a cup of hot tea before asking,"Why are you so anxious?"
"I have to be in a hurry."
Wang Qing said," In the past two days, all the counties have submitted official documents. The severity of the snow disaster in the thirteen counties varies. In some counties, dozens of people froze to death overnight.”
Wang Qing took a sip of hot tea before continuing,"This year's snow will last until the beginning of next year at the very least. I'm afraid the situation after that won't be optimistic.”
"Is it that serious?"
Lin Xuan frowned.
"Yes, Cang County and Pu County at the foot of the Great Fu Mountain in the west are the most serious. The county magistrates of the two counties have been waiting outside the county government for two days.”
"I came today to ask you how to deal with it."”
"Aren't you asking the obvious?"
Lin Xuan shook his head." Transfer silver and food from the treasury. Save those that need to be saved. In addition, let Tian Hu bring the Black Armor Army to the various counties to provide disaster relief."”
"Sir is benevolent."
Wang Qing stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Is there anything you need recently?"
he asked.
"It's nothing."
Lin Xuan smiled and said,"What are you planning this time?”
"This humble servant feels that if you are free, why don't you personally lead the Black Armored Army to each county, village, and town to distribute food, clear the snow, and repair the houses.”
"Firstly, it's to stabilize the hearts of the people. Secondly, it can also make the people of Yan County feel grateful for your kindness."”
"Alright."
After pondering for a moment, he nodded.
"By the way, send someone to Qi County to inform Lin Zhentian. Tell him to find a way to get food, cloth, and other winter supplies from the outside.”
"Yes."
At noon, Lin Xuan brought 7,000 black-armored cavalry and escorted a large number of grain and winter clothes. They split into two groups.
Along the way, Tian Hu led them to the few counties in the east. Lin Xuan brought the remaining troops and food and rushed to the few counties in the west that were the most affected.
When the black-armored army arrived at each county, countless people came to welcome them.
Cang County Yamen
The outside was surrounded by people who were not fully clothed, forming a sharp contrast with the excellent equipment of the black-armored soldiers.
"Milord, this is the list of names compiled by the villages and towns.”
Cang County Magistrate took out a piece of paper filled with names.
"You'd better not fool me, or else you'll have to be careful of your head.”
Lin Xuan took the name list and casually glanced at the Cang County Magistrate. The latter cupped his fists and had a calm expression,"If there is the slightest mistake, this lowly official's head can be chopped off by you.”
"Alright."
Lin Xuan nodded slightly and called Xue Dhuta over. He asked him to bring people to the villages and towns to deliver food and disaster relief according to this list.
A few months ago, he had come to Cang County once, but at this moment, he stepped into Cang County again. What he saw and heard made Lin Xuan sigh endlessly.
The county magistrate walked beside him and smiled bitterly."The treasury in the county government is already empty. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't go to County Governor Manor to ask for help.”
"More than ten of them froze to death yesterday. This lowly official's heart aches, but there's nothing I can do.”
Lin Xuan looked at this county magistrate. He was probably only wearing a thin official robe. His hands and ears had frostbite, and his face was red from the cold.
Among the small officials in the county government, none of them wore thick clothes.
He asked someone to bring over more than ten cotton coats and said,"You can't freeze to death."
"I have already sent people to Qingzhou to purchase food and cloth. They will be here in a month at the latest.”
The Cang County Magistrate shook his head." There's still some firewood in the yamen. Just go back and burn it. Leave these clothes for the commoners."”
"Stone Village is just ahead."
The county magistrate pointed at the village in front of him.”
When they stepped into Stone Village, the soldiers of the Black Armor Army had already arrived. One team was distributing clothes and food, while the other team was responsible for clearing the snow and repairing the houses.
"This is Mayor Lin of Yan County."
the county magistrate said.
"When the prefect heard the news, he brought an army to Stone Village to provide disaster relief.”
"Thank you, Mayor."
"Grand Elder Qingtian."
"Milord is blessed like the East Sea."
"Lord Prefect will live a peaceful life.”
Some extremely cliché words, but Lin Xuan did not feel any discomfort when he heard them. It was probably because they only knew these, or perhaps these words were all the words they could use to express their feelings.
"Get up."
Lin Xuan dismounted and helped the trembling old woman up. In her hand, she was holding a boy who was over ten years old. He was wearing straw shoes and was trembling from the cold.
"Are you cold?"
Lin Xuan asked.
"I'm cold."
Although the boy was afraid, he still answered honestly.
The old woman and her grandson were at the end of the line. When it was their turn, the cotton coat was gone, and there was only a bucket of rice.
"Enough, enough."
"One bushel of rice is enough," the old woman hurriedly said.”
Lin Xuan shook his head, untied his belt, and took off his official robe.
"Milord, you can't."
Cang County Magistrate hurriedly said.
"Why not?"
Lin Xuan ignored him and draped the official robe over the boy. Although he was much taller than his peers, he was still wrapped tightly by the official robe.
"Are you still cold?"
Lin Xuan smiled.
"I'm not cold anymore."
The boy shook his head.
"Milord, you can't."
The old woman knelt down.
The surrounding commoners picked up the cotton clothes they received and knelt in front of Lin Xuan.
He took off his official robe and was only wearing a single layer of clothing. The cold wind was biting cold and the snow was flying, but he did not feel cold.
"A mere official robe can be exchanged for a warrior of my County of Yan.”
Lin Xuan laughed loudly.
Doll, what's your name?"
"No name."
The boy shook his head.
"His parents died under the hooves of the Hu some years ago, and the peasant woman only gave him a nickname, Gouwa.”
The old woman choked.
"Puppy doesn't sound good."
Lin Xuan shook his head and touched the boy's head. Seeing that his bones were thick and his body was tall, he said,"If you don't mind, I'll give him a name.”
"Thank you, sir."
The old woman cried tears of joy and hurriedly pulled her grandson to kneel down.
"It has a strong physique and a thick skeleton. When it grows up, it will definitely be a strong person.”
Lin Xuan pondered for a moment and said.
"Thank you for the name."
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