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The whiteness of the ice and snow is in sharp contrast with the dark cloud-like refugees from other counties outside the county gate. I can’t count how many people have come. Looking down from the tower, I can only see the black heads.

"Open the door, please open the door, we have a way to lead..."

"We are here to buy food. Please buy us some food. My child is starving to death..."

"Let's really buy some food and leave. If we don't eat, our family will die..."

The clothes on each of the people who called for help were not enough to withstand the cold, and their faces had already turned purple from the cold. They raised their heads and begged for help. Here they were Magistrate Gu and Zhao Qian, who were looking down at them.

They knew that these two men in official uniforms were the ones who could really make the decision.

Whether they can survive depends on whether these two people are compassionate.

Between the two counties, it only took one day to reach Tongzhou County by ox cart, but they walked for four whole days in the ice and snow. Many people from the same county who came out with them had already died on the road.

They dare not die, for fear that the hope of their loved ones will be extinguished here.

Whether it's war or peace, it's the civilians who suffer.

After more than ten years of hard work after the war, we were looking forward to three good harvests. In the blink of an eye, we encountered natural disasters. This sudden blow caught the people who were still enjoying the harvest by surprise.

Every refugee who came here had to endure the cold and hunger. It was hard for Magistrate Gu to imagine how many of his family members had died of starvation and freezing on the road.

I’m afraid I’ve been starved to death along the way!

Along the way, how many people have become ghosts frozen to death?

If this is the case in Tongzhou County, what about other places?

Magistrate Gu was in grief, his expression was forlorn.

After all, it was a human life, so how did the two county magistrates only lead the way but did nothing?

Is this because they are sure that they cannot go back alive?

The more Magistrate Gu thought about it, the angrier he became. When he thought about the relief food that had not been allocated for a long time, he became even more angry. He couldn't help but cursed: "It's in vain that they are parents and officials, but they abandon the people like this and govern like this. Is it possible that they will not do well?" Is it really going to be over?”

Qi Tong looked at the angry Magistrate Gu with red eyes, his heart full of sorrow, and wanted to open his mouth to ask Magistrate Gu to save the people, but the situation in the county government granary prevented him from opening his mouth.

He is a staff member and should always take County Magistrate Gu's position as the main priority.

The county government's granary should have been rich during these three good years, but because the imperial court was exempted from tax for two years, there was no tax to collect. Only the people who rented land to open up wasteland would use grain to pay off the rent. As long as nothing happened, the county government's granary would be poor every year. It can save thousands of kilograms, but most of this amount was used as pension food and charcoal to distribute to the victims during the previous riots. Later, someone donated food and charcoal so that there would not be no leftover food.

In the face of natural disasters, local government officials have taken great care of themselves. They have spent a lot of effort to defend Tongzhou County. So many refugees suddenly came, and Tongzhou County simply couldn't handle it. If they gave out porridge, I'm afraid the county government would The granary must be completely emptied.

Zhao Qian had been made to cry twice by the tragic situation in front of him. His eyebrows and eyes were full of pleading. He wiped his tears to County Magistrate Gu and said: "Sir, someone just pushed me. I think someone was trampled. They are all Governor Zhang." We cannot ignore the people under our jurisdiction."

County Magistrate Gu felt that he could no longer harden his heart when he got old. He burst into tears and had mixed feelings for a while.

I happened to see a woman holding her little baby crying and shouting: "Master Qingtian, please save my son. He is dying. I gave birth to him with all my life. He is not yet full years old." .”

Then more people called for help from Magistrate Gu who suddenly appeared, each with their own sufferings, and some even cursed their parents.

Because of the overwhelming complaints, some people even scolded County Magistrate Gu, saying, "Officials in the world are as bad as any, and I'm afraid there will never be another upright official like Ji Xiao who loves his people like his own son." '

The county magistrate couldn't help but scolded the man: "You are such short-sighted and unruly people. This is Tongzhou County. It's not your turn to act wild." As soon as 'Ji Xiao' was mentioned, Magistrate Gu could no longer listen and ordered to his subordinates: "Let's set up a porridge shack at the county gate."

He might not be able to do what Ji Xiao did, but at least he could do it without risking his life.

Qi Tong's expression was complicated: "Sir, what about this food..."

How could County Magistrate Gu not know the details of his county government? He gritted his teeth and said: "Let's start with the granary of the county government. The people of the three counties are originally under the jurisdiction of Governor Zhang. If I abandon it, what will happen to those two people?" What's the difference?"

Zhao Qian bowed his hands to Magistrate Gu with admiration and said, "Your Excellency is so righteous. The people of the two counties will definitely remember your urgent needs at this time. We will obey your orders."

Magistrate Gu felt better now and arranged the porridge shed to Zhao Qian. He then walked in the direction of the largest grain store in Tongzhou County. With so many people, it was not enough for the county government alone to pull them in. Few people went into the water, but it was a pity that Mr. Wang from Dafang Pharmaceutical Factory was not here, otherwise...

Magistrate Gu has become famous recently, and the wealthy gentry has sold him some thin noodles. They all said that they will not raise the price of food, but they have no plans to donate food. Although the situation is not optimistic, at least they have promised not to raise the price.

The county magistrate couldn't help but scold people behind his back: "You're so stupid, you don't even donate food."

Qi Tong frowned: "Be careful, I have donated a lot of food and charcoal before. After all, I am a businessman, so I naturally do business."

The county magistrate cowered his head and shut up.

Qi Tong walked up to County Magistrate Gu and reminded: "Sir, winter nights come quickly. It will probably be dark by the time the porridge is finished. No matter what, people must be settled properly today."

Magistrate Gu nodded and asked the county magistrate to reallocate the charcoal, but the county lieutenant reminded: "Sir, with so many people, the charcoal will definitely not be enough. It is better to place it in one place."

Magistrate Gu was worried to death: "Other times it's easy to handle, but in winter it's difficult to arrange them. Otherwise, they'll freeze to death again just after they've had enough to eat."

Qi Tong: "Let's place it in the victim's house first. We can definitely do it in one night."

Magistrate Gu also felt that it was at least a place to stay, so he sent someone to do it.

The porridge shack in the ice and snow was put up as soon as possible, the stove was set up, and the confiscated den of the deceased victim was moved out, so the guards started working in an orderly manner.

The snow in the nest melted, and the rice was washed and started to be cooked. The fragrance of the rice spread at the county gate, and the people outside the county gate felt as if they were in a dream when they smelled it.

Some of them were mentally prepared to be abandoned by Magistrate Gu. When they suddenly smelled the fragrance of rice, they asked others in disbelief if they were about to die before smelling the fragrance of rice.

Until Magistrate Gu stood on the city tower and said in a loud voice: "Please wait a moment, everyone. The porridge shed has been set up and the rice porridge is being cooked. When it is ready, the county gate will be opened. Please line up and don't crowd. If everyone If I can do it, I will open the county gate wide enough for one person, and I will not be lenient to anyone who causes casualties due to pushing."

The cold and hungry refugees heard Magistrate Gu's words clearly, and their defeated expression suddenly turned into excitement: "We have been saved, we have been saved..."

Some people are happy but sad: "Wow...Honey, if you can survive just one more day, you can survive..."

Some people were extremely sad and overjoyed: "Mom, we can live, we won't starve to death..."

Zhao Qian felt uncomfortable hearing this, and hid in the corner crying again, "Oh my god, how can it be worse than they did a few days ago!"