The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1026 Measures

The current situation of the people in Zezhou Prefecture surprised Sheng Yuan.

She thought that there was a shortage of food here and it had just been hit by a flood. Even if the government took measures to deal with it, it would be impossible for all the people to be content and prosperous.

Unexpectedly, she traveled to more than a dozen states and counties in a row, and she suddenly discovered that the more peripheral people were, the more relaxed and content they were. Looking at the hard work they looked like, they really didn't look like people who were reluctant to eat.

Sheng Yuan was a master who did what he thought of and asked questions when he was curious. Now that he felt strange, he immediately sent someone to inquire carefully.

"Miss, I have followed up and made inquiries. It is said that although the flood was huge, most of the losses in Zezhou Prefecture were fields, property and houses, and few people were killed."

"Oh?!" Sheng Yuan became interested, "Tell me carefully!"

"I heard that the Zezhou government office seemed to have been prepared long before the flood. Especially half a month before the flood started, the government office asked all government offices to expand Jishan Hall and inspect and register vacant houses. People living near the mountains were ordered to temporarily move out with their belongings, and local government offices were responsible for their resettlement.

Due to the large number of people moving out, in order to save space, the government proposed to purchase large items of property brought by the people, including cattle, sheep, donkeys, horses, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and geese. At the same time, the government was afraid of people mixing in Jishan Hall, so in order to ensure that the people Your belongings are safe and storage assistance is provided. It is said that people's land deeds and money can be deposited in the bank owned by the government.

When they return to their hometowns in the future, the people who have deposited the money can use the voucher to withdraw all the money they have deposited, or use it to purchase needed seeds, chickens, lambs and other items. "

After Xiaoyao said that the government had moved out the people in the mountains, he then mentioned the people in the city: "As for the people who were already living in the cities and towns, the government asked local government offices to call on people to build high platforms on their roofs in case the floods were too severe. , the people can also go up to the high platform to temporarily avoid the flood."

Because he knew his lady's temperament, Xiaoyao picked up a branch when he came back and prepared to draw the structure of the high platform for Shengyuan.

Shengyuan silently looked at the branch in Xiaoyao's hand and saw her clearly drawing the style of the high platform launched by the government office on the ground. She said, "I heard that this style was designed and launched by the workshop affiliated to the government office. It seems that It borrows the mortise and tenon structure and can be built at a very low price.

People in the city only need to buy wholesale from workshops and assemble it themselves.

It is said that when the flood is at its strongest, it will almost reach the eaves of the house. If it were not for this high platform to shelter, the people in the city would not be able to hide so easily. "

Sheng Yuan listened carefully and saw that Xiaoyao had something to say, so she continued to listen silently: "After the flood subsided, the government organized people to work for relief, and collectively cleaned the mess caused by the flood, cleaned up garbage, and sprayed disinfectant Medicinal powders and potions, whether they are in people's houses or fields, are cleaned and sorted by people in teams. It is said that only after the cleaning is completed, they can go back to their hometowns.

As for the people in Fucheng, they also go to the places specified by the government office on time every day to clean up their personal hygiene and receive powder disinfection.

It's summer now, and the people's homes are cheap. When it's time to go to bed, they can set up the beds rolled out by the government office workshop in the open space and rest.

I was curious at the time. You said, this Zezhou Mansion is not a small mansion. There are many people in the mansion. With such a large-scale organizational arrangement, needless to say, public security is a big problem.

But I didn't want to inquire, and then I found out that the government officials had a very good relationship with the garrison and the internal defense station. After the flood, the aftermath work required the cooperation of the three parties, and many local big and prominent families contributed money and food. Orderly. "

Xiaoyao finished all the information he had been searching for half a day in one breath, and Shengyuan's head was spinning at high speed.

"Hey, this is really not easy." Anyu is not confused. From the beginning of the pre-disaster warning of Zezhou Prefecture, he put down the hammer to crack walnuts and listened intently to everything Zezhou Prefecture did.

"No wonder after the flood in Zezhou Prefecture, there was a medicinal scent everywhere, and mosquitoes were very rare. I'm afraid they put in a lot of effort to eliminate possible epidemics." When he said this, he reminded Xiaoyao.

She slapped her forehead and said, "Oh, look at your memory! I heard something before! It was said that just after the flood receded, the government offices across Zezhou Prefecture issued a decree asking people to eliminate pests in exchange for supplies. It seems like ten flies and mosquitoes can be exchanged for a penny.”

"Hey, if that's the case, no wonder I've been free from mosquitoes since I came to Zezhou Prefecture." Anyu pinched the medicine bag hanging on his waist and sighed, "There are many people but few insects!"

"Speaking of how many people and few insects, I heard a joke! It is true that catching insects is not easy to find until the end. In the first day, you can easily earn a dozen copper coins, but soon after, every day The maximum daily income is only three to five cents.

So someone wanted to recruit and cultivate mosquitoes by himself. I heard that before someone reported him, that person earned more than a hundred dollars! But in the end, most of what he earned was awarded by the government to the people who reported him, and he himself was fined, sentenced, and even had to do more hard labor!

Later, the government officials were afraid that others would follow suit, so they beat gongs and drums to announce that this person's behavior was an act of undermining the security of the city. They also clarified that the punishment for the crime of undermining the security of the city was not only to be fined, to be punished, but also to be punished. Increased corvee tasks may also involve relatives and neighbors living together.

Perhaps it was because the punishment was too severe, and anyone who heard it knew that the gain outweighed the loss, this was the reason why the spread of such behavior was curbed. "

"Good guy! There is such 'great wisdom' in relationships!" Anyu was amazed after hearing this.

He turned around to express his feelings to Sheng Yuan, but when he took a closer look, Sheng Yuan not only remained silent, but also looked at her posture...it seemed like she hadn't moved? !

"Sister Yuan?! Sister Yuan! What are you thinking?!" An Yu leaned over curiously and waved his long palm in front of Sheng Yuan's eyes like he did when he was a child.

"Don't make trouble!" Sheng Yuan was startled when she heard the sound. She slowly withdrew her attention from her thoughts, and then held An Yu's hand accurately. She tilted her head and looked at him, "Brother Yu, tell me, Zezhou The government's handling was so thorough and thorough, why was it not mentioned in the memorial to the imperial court?"

"It's easy to understand! If the guys in the imperial court knew that Zezhou Prefecture was doing well, how could they readily approve the money and adjust the food supply? They couldn't be allowed to be self-sufficient! At this time, anyone who is not a fool can't reach the point where the relief is coming. Take the initiative to claim credit.”

Although Anyu's words are a bit exaggerated, there is some truth in them.

"They didn't tell me, and the garrison didn't mention it, so the Internal Guard also didn't know about it?"

Sheng Yuan wondered if he had been an official for a long time, and his perspective on the problem gradually changed. Although the Zezhou government office cooperated very well with the garrison and the internal guard this time, such a monolithic performance was both an advantage and a disadvantage. Hidden worries.

More importantly, Sheng Yuan heard from Xiaoyao's words that the drainage capacity of Zezhou Prefecture is also excellent!

Sheng Yuan always felt that such achievements in people's livelihood did not seem to be the handiwork of the prefect Luo Buyan.

But if not him, who else could manage the government offices, garrisons, internal guards, gentry, and common people under his jurisdiction so meticulously and efficiently?

So, could it be that she is overthinking? !