Chapter 201 Xuanzhou Refugees
Yun Su froze for a moment, she felt that Ji Changcheng's reaction was too calm.

"Ji Changcheng, did you hear me clearly, a bank note of hundreds of taels is not more than a dozen taels." She reminded Ji Changcheng, "Our money and expenses need to be kept in accounts, haven't you forgotten?"

"I haven't forgotten." Ji Changcheng poured the umbrella to Yunsu's side, covering her completely under the umbrella, "However, what I'm worried about is how many refugees and beggars you can save with your hundreds of taels of silver."

He had no way to tell Yun Su that there were more refugees who were blocked by Qi Ziheng's hundreds of officials and soldiers who set up checkpoints along the way, and all of them were stopped outside the towns under their jurisdiction.

Once there is a forced intrusion, many refugees will disperse and flee towards Youzhou, Qizhou and other places.

At this time, Qi Ziheng, who was promoted from county magistrate to county magistrate, is in charge of tens of thousands of people. He wants to prevent refugees from flooding into the towns and villages under his jurisdiction. Without a place to eat and live, these hungry and crazy refugees may not know what to do.

But blocking is worse than sparse, but Qi Ziheng would not do this. After all, even if he was promoted to county magistrate, he would not be able to gamble the rest of his official career to take risks.

These are vicious circles caused by the evils of tyranny, and they are also opportunities that Ji Changcheng has been waiting for.

Yunsu doesn't know much about the current situation, but she also knows that hundreds of taels of silver can help Xiaoman and the old woman, but there are still many old, weak, sick and disabled refugees waiting to die in the town.

I can help Xiaoman, but I can't help everyone. Even if these hundreds of taels of banknotes can help them spend a period of time, can they help them for a lifetime?
She frowned and looked at Ji Changcheng with a serious tone.

"Actually, I understand what you mean. Maybe you also think that I am just a woman with a bad heart. But if I can help one person, at least the old woman and the children brought by Xiaoman can live for a few more days with enough food."

"I don't think you're doing anything wrong." Ji Changcheng said amidst the sound of dripping rain.

"If nothing is done, those old, weak and young children who have no ability to survive may not be able to survive. Whether it is tyranny or war, the people at the bottom will be the first to suffer, but—"

Ji Changcheng turned to look at Yun Su: "Under this situation, you must pay attention to the method. In case the banknotes you give or your acts of charity cause riots among refugees and beggars, it will not be worth the loss."

That's right, Ji Changcheng's words reminded Yun Su.

In case Xiaoman really gave the purse containing the bank notes to the old woman, once the old woman went to the bank to exchange the bank notes, would fellow refugees rush to grab the money and cause disputes?

Yun Su's heart was seized in an instant, and she even had the urge to go back to check.

When she turned around, Ji Changcheng held her arm: "Don't be impulsive, I know what you are worried about."

"I'm a little scared, what if the things you said really happen?" Yun Su did something bad with good intentions, and if the personal safety of Xiao Man and the old woman were implicated, then she would not be a sinner.

"Then there will be local officials to solve it. If you go, it will only add to the chaos. If the county magistrate Qi Ziheng knows that you gave hundreds of taels of silver notes to the refugees and beggars, what will he do? Have you ever thought about it?" Chang Cheng said.

Yun Su was completely stunned. She really didn't understand these officialdoms as well as Ji Changcheng. Xiao Man and the old woman told her that they all escaped from Xuanzhou, and many people were begging for their lives in the surrounding villages and towns.

What happened in Xuanzhou?
Yun Su thought hard about the plot line of this book. By the way, she remembered that it seemed to be related to the tyranny of the current emperor. Xuanzhou officials forced merchants to riot and were suppressed by force by the court.

This plot line also promotes the connection between the hero and His Royal Highness in a disguised form.

The local riots were suppressed by the imperial power by force, so there would naturally be casualties, and it was necessary to ensure that no news was leaked, and the mouth must be silenced.

It's no wonder that the people in Xuanzhou will flee. These power struggles cannot be achieved overnight. Similarly, the impact of these tyranny will only explode after accumulating to a certain extent, and Xuanzhou is just the beginning.

On the way Ji Changcheng and Yun Su went home, the atmosphere was a bit dignified, and Yun Su couldn't help asking Ji Changcheng: "Where is Xuanzhou? Is it very poor?"

"No." Ji Changcheng said: "Although Xuanzhou is not big, but the land is rich, and there are quite a lot of merchants, and the bank's pawn shop is the top in the country."

Some things can only be said to the end, Ji Changcheng will not say too much, not because he is afraid that Yun Su will know something, but because Yun Su is too smart.

In fact, Yun Su did understand what Ji Changcheng meant.

Businessmen who are incomparably rich are often restricted by the government, especially bank banks, just like banks in modern life, they all need to be controlled by the state.

This actually reminded Yun Su of the popular film and television drama "Qiao's Courtyard", because of getting involved in the business of bank notes, rich merchants and wealthy businessmen were all reduced to prisoners, because the interests of the imperial power were touched.

No wonder the plot line arranges that Xuanzhou falls first and becomes the first victim of the emperor's tyranny.

"Don't think about these things, go home first." Ji Changcheng saw that Yun Su's mood was a little depressed, obviously affected.

"Okay." Yun Su nodded.

The times make heroes, and troubled times make heroes. Perhaps Ji Changcheng, the male protagonist, is destined to 'come out'.

Yun Su knew very well that it was a very difficult problem to solve the food, clothing, housing and transportation of refugees and beggars. If the court did not issue an order, could it be possible to expect a county magistrate like Qi Ziheng to save people and give them porridge?

The two had their own concerns, and after entering the village, Xiaoyu had completely stopped.They crossed the muddy path in the village and walked towards home, but saw an unexpected scene.

Li Dajiao actually hid outside Yunsu's door timidly, and there was an oiled paper umbrella in the corner next to it, which showed that he had already hidden here before the rain stopped.

"Li Dajiao, what are you doing in front of my house?" Yun Su was already in a bad mood, and seeing this scene made her even more angry.

Li Dajiao, who was staring at Yunsu's house with all his attention, jumped up in fright when he heard the voice behind him.

"Yun...Yunsu, your husband and wife are back?"

Li Dajiao was guilty of being a thief, and his voice stuttered for a while, but he quickly adjusted his expression, and said with a half smile: "Didn't I hear that it was raining and someone came to give you something, so I happened to pass by and read more A few glances."

Yun Su and Ji Changcheng exchanged glances, guessing that the person who delivered the things must have been sent by Qi Ziheng again.

It's really endless, just returned the pair of gold bracelets, and sent others, this Qi Ziheng must be full, if he has this skill, he might as well do some practical things for those refugees and beggars.

"Yun Su, have you and your wife gone to town?"

While Li Dazuo was talking, he sized Yun Su up, "These clothes are made of mud, but after you become beautiful, you really look good in anything you wear. No wonder Master Qi always sends you things!"

(End of this chapter)

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