Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 165 Court Award, Difficulties and Opportunities
There are more and more refugees in Liaozhou every day.

And it's almost multiplied.

On the first day, there were only about 200 refugees.

On the second day, the number of refugees had become more than 400.

On the third day, the number directly increased to more than 800, and they continued to come.

On the fourth day, Fang Yuan received a commendation from the imperial court, asking him to make persistent efforts in disaster relief, which also made Fang Yuan understand why the number of refugees increased exponentially.

"Zhou Zun, this award from the imperial court has greatly increased our burden."

Zhang San said with a crying face.

As far as he knew, more refugees were coming this way.

The original refugees had no direction to flee, but now they are all flocking to Liaozhou.

It is estimated that there are hundreds of thousands of them, how can they be accommodated?

Even if it is a mountain, it will be empty, right?

"In one city and four counties in Liaozhou, is there anyone who doesn't sell grain?"

Fang Yuan said solemnly.

Indeed, the benefits of the court's praise have not been seen, but the disadvantages have emerged.

According to such a sudden increase, within ten days, Liaozhou's food would not be enough for disaster relief.

"Except for the three in Leping County, all others are sold, but I don't know if they really sold [-]% of them."

Zhang San took out the statistical list, flipped through it and said.

In the past few days, there are only two main jobs in one city and four counties in Liaozhou.

One is to buy food from aristocratic families and business firms, and the other is to provide disaster relief to refugees.

"Send an order to Wang Wenshu, ordering him to take people to drive those three families out of Liaozhou."

"If they still want to stay, they need to spend [-]% of the food, free of charge!"

Fang Yuan said coldly.

Liaozhou does not allow a family that does not give him any face.

If you are disobedient, get out, get out of Liaozhou, get out as far as possible.

"Yes!"

Zhang San should be.

Immediately arrange for someone to deal with it.

"Zheng Jiu, call Xue Bowu, let's go out of town!"

Fang Yuan thought for a while, and said in a deep voice.

It has been five days since the refugees appeared.

The number of refugees was nearly [-], and it was time for him to show his face.

Look at the situation of the refugees, look at the disaster relief situation of the state officials, look at the order and so on.

"Yes."

Zheng Jiu left.

Soon, Xue Bowu arrived.

Fang Yuan set off and brought along a group of officials from the state capital.

Outside the city gate of Liaozhou, refugees in groups of three or four were rushing towards this side.

Refugees who have arrived build their tents with the help of security guards and state officials.

The gates of the city are densely packed, and there are blue tents standing one after another, which are the "houses" of the refugees.

Boom.

The city gate of Liaozhou opened again.

The refugees outside the city suddenly stopped working and looked at the city gate.

Some refugees looked at the lively Liaozhou City, swallowed, and wanted to rush into Liaozhou City.

But at this moment, Fang Yuan and the others walked out wearing official clothes, interrupting their thoughts.

"Fang Yuan, governor of Liaozhou, brought along the officials of the state capital to visit all the villagers!"

The lieutenant defending the city ordered the soldiers to shout on the city wall.

The voices of dozens of soldiers rang out in unison, and the refugees outside the city could hear them.

"Greetings, Lord Inspector!"

State officials and security guards who maintained order and helped with work were the first to salute.

"Greetings, Lord Inspector!"

Seeing this, the refugees also saluted one after another.

Some grateful people immediately knelt down on the ground and wailed loudly.

"Woooooo benefactor, Lord Inspector, life benefactor."

The miserable voice caused many refugees to choke up and cry.

More refugees bowed to Fang Yuan, thanking Fang Yuan for saving his life.

"No courtesy, everyone is free!"

Fang Yuan choked up and said.

He walked quickly to the kneeling old woman and helped her up.

The refugees all looked miserable, their clothes had been soaked by the flood, and they smelled foul.

The old woman stood up with Fang Yuan's support, but still held Fang Yuan's hand tightly, tears filled her eyes, and words of gratitude continued.

Fang Yuan had some polite words with the old lady, then separated from her, and led the crowd to watch on the cement road.

Tents for refugees are set up on both sides of the cement road, which is used for normal traffic.

Although the refugee camps on both sides are far apart, the stench can still be smelled.

Occasionally, some feces can be seen, which is very disgusting.

"Zhang San, you order someone to build some huts far away."

"It's disgusting to defecate everywhere like them."

Fang Yuan frowned, said in a deep voice.

Refugees pose a lot of problems.

The food expenditure alone does not count.

The immediate environmental impacts of these conditions are also significant.

In the event of death as a result, there may be a plague.

All states and counties are unwilling to accept them, which shows that there will be many problems.

"Yes!"

"By the way, I'll have someone take them to the Guzhang River to wash them clean before coming back."

Zhang San should be.

He also found it disgusting.

"Also, pay attention to the issue of order."

"The more people there are, the bigger the problem is. Except for relatives, men and women are not allowed to live together!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Each tent can accommodate as many as seven or eight people.

At the beginning, there were few people, and it was no problem for one or two people to live in one.

But the number of refugees is increasing too fast, and the construction of tents will soon be substantially accelerated.

"Ok."

Zhang San continued to answer the question.

Everyone continued to observe the situation here.

suddenly,
There was noise in the direction near the city gate.

Fang Yuan and others looked back, and found that three refugees broke through the city gate and were stopped by the guards.

"Let me go, let me go, I'm going to town, I'm going to town!"

The stopped refugees made loud noises, attracting more refugees to move around.

The refugees who had started working stopped their work and all looked towards the city gate.

"Zhou Zun, shall we retreat?"

Zhang San said worriedly.

Other officials are also extremely worried.

There are too many refugees here, and if there is a riot, they will be trampled into meat paste.

"Need not."

Fang Yuan shook his head, said calmly.

Sure enough, such things still happen.

When there are too many refugees, anything can happen.

It's like the forest is so big that there are all kinds of birds.

Fang Yuan picked up today to solve similar problems.

Now that the problem has arisen, it can be solved.

At this time, there were not many refugees, and they were not very hungry, so they could understand the truth.

It is far easier to establish rules at this time than to wait for more refugees to come and establish rules.

"Set up a platform and bring them here!"

Fang Yuan ordered.

Zheng Jiu hurried to carry out the order immediately.

"Let go of me, I'm going to the city!"

"Folks, take action, we will be saved once we enter the city!"

"There are delicious food in the city, and houses that shelter from the wind and rain, so we don't have to move around anymore!"

The detained refugees roared loudly.

Their words attracted more refugees, and more refugees were ready to move.

But still no one moved, they still had reason, they also knew that Fang Yuan was here, and they also knew that the city gate could be closed at any time.

It was a mile away from the city gate, and it took them enough time to close the gate a dozen times.

Soon, a high platform was built successfully.

The three refugees were tied up on top.

Fang Yuan walked up to the high platform under the eyes of everyone.

"Let go of me, I'm going to the city!"

"What right do you have to arrest us, we didn't break the law!"

The three were detained, but they still refused to accept it.

"If the three of them break into Liaozhou City, do you know what you are facing?"

Fang Yuan ignored them.

Instead, speak loudly to all refugees.

The scene was very quiet, so Fang Yuan's voice spread widely.

The nearly two thousand refugees present could hear Fang Yuan's words.

But for Fang Yuan's words, they didn't understand, they didn't know what they were facing.

"If the three of them break into Liaozhou City, then the gates of Liaozhou City will be closed, and there will be no more disaster relief. No one will care whether you live or die."

Fang Yuan said loudly again.

The stern face is intimidating.

As the voice fell, the refugees on the scene changed color in an uproar.

They couldn't help showing fear on their faces.

If Liaozhou City does not provide disaster relief, what will they eat?Can you still live?
"It's not just them!"

"Anyone of you breaks into the city, the city gate will be closed, and there will be no disaster relief!"

Fang Yuan continued.

Don't care about their panic at all.

"You, you obviously don't want to rescue us, you don't want to give us something to eat!"

"We just want to go to the city, we just want to go to the city, not live here like pigs and dogs!"

The three refugees who were detained refuted loudly.

Their words once again aroused the empathy of the refugees present.

None of them want to live here, and none of them want to live like pigs and dogs.

It is too difficult here, there is only one bowl of porridge every day, and you have to sleep in a tent.

"What about after entering the city?"

"After entering the city, do you rob the people in the city of food and houses?"

Fang Yuan asked back.

In an instant, the three refugees who were detained were speechless.

The same is true for the people below the high platform, with shame on their faces.

They are not the people of Liaozhou City, so what if they have no money after entering it?
"Think about the places you have traveled before, is there any place willing to give you something to eat?"

"Liaozhou gave you disaster relief. I don't ask you to be grateful, but you still want to break into the city. It's so chilling."

Fang Yuan said sadly.

Fortunately, the refugees at this time can still listen.

The refugees who arrive in a few days may not be able to listen.

The refugees showed shame expressions, and no one wanted to break in again.

"Then, will you keep us here forever?"

The three refugees who were detained still refused to accept.

They want to go to the city, and they don't want to live like pigs and dogs outside the city.

As for whether to rob other people's things after entering, let's talk about it after entering.

When the other refugees heard this, they felt sad from their hearts, tears streaming down their faces, and their faces were full of depression.

Their homes are all flooded, and they don't know when the water will recede before they can go back.

Maybe never to go back.
"Taking this opportunity, let me tell you that Liaozhou City will not keep you here forever!"

"Starting today, Liaozhou City will select two hundred people to work in the city every day."

"Those who are selected to go to the city can stay in the city, earn money through work and settle down!"

Fang Yuan continued.

This time, the refugees were in an uproar again.

In their tearful eyes overflowed with infinite hope.

Everyone was very excited, as if suddenly full of hope for life.

There are two hundred people every day, and they can be selected soon.

Settle down, they can still settle down!
"However, order must be observed!"

"If things like today happen, Liaozhou will no longer welcome you!"

Fang Yuan's expression changed in a blink of an eye, and he said in a deep voice.

Then he took a step forward and kicked a refugee off.

The kicked refugee groaned and fell to the ground.

Fortunately, the high platform was not high, so his life was not in danger, but he was also injured.

The pain made him scream again and again, unable to stand up.

The refugees were in an uproar.

They were all terrified by this scene.

In the panic of the refugees, the other two were also kicked down by Fang Yuan.

Because of being tied up, one of the refugees directly broke his leg.

"If you want to go to the city to make a living, you should regulate yourself and others."

"If there are incidents of committing crimes and trespassing in the city, then not only will there be no disaster relief, but there will also be no selection of personnel to enter."

Fang Yuan said coldly.

The conditions have been explained, and the sweet dates are also thrown away for them.

I believe that most people will follow it, and those who don't follow it will probably be asked to follow it.

At any time, people tend to favor themselves.

It is related to their future, I believe not many people dare to be disobedient.

"Follow the order of Lord Inspector!"

In the crowd of refugees, someone suddenly shouted.

Fang Yuan looked over, but didn't see who it was, more refugees also shouted loudly.

"Follow the order of Lord Inspector!"

Shouts rang out among the refugees.

Fang Yuan's plan was realized, and he went down the stairs.

"Zhou Zhou, will this affect badly?"

"I'm afraid I will be stabbed to the court."

Zhang San approached Fang Yuan in panic.

He pointed to the three refugees screaming on the ground and whispered.

While this bullying of refugees can serve as a deterrent, it can leave a legacy.

"a piece of cake!"

"Next, I will trouble you to keep an eye on the selection personnel yourself!"

Fang Yuan glanced at them and said casually.

What he cares more about now is the selection of 200 people every day.

The population of Liaozhou City is too small, and there are very few talents. This is an opportunity.

Since Fang Yuan decided to provide disaster relief, he decided to absorb talents from these refugees.

There may be few talents, but one can always be selected from thousands of people.

There are other new forces that can also be slowly absorbed into one city and three counties in Liaozhou to serve as population.

Liaozhou, which was originally a lower state, will become a central state, or even an upper state, if it is used well.

Of course, the premise is that this disaster relief can pass smoothly.

"Yes!"

Zhang San said yes in a deep voice.

He is one of the few who knows Fang Yuan's plan.

He strongly supports Fang Yuan's desire to introduce population.

The only worry is that more and more refugees will not be able to support Liaozhou.

It's all the court's fault, what kind of reward is there for?
All the refugees flocked to Liaozhou, and the pressure was great.

"I'll leave it to you here!"

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

With Zhang San here, he was relieved.

Afterwards, Fang Yuan took Yang Sina and others back.

"Listen well, choose fifty literate ones, fifty female red ones, and one hundred strong physiques today!"

"Don't be in a hurry, and don't be crowded. If you can't choose today, there will be ones you can choose tomorrow. Everyone is queuing up to register their situation!"

"Don't lie, we will check when selecting, and if there is a problem with the check, it will be your turn after a delay of ten days!"

Zhang San ordered someone to move some tables.

He has one seat for himself and one for the others.

People flocked to register their situation quickly.

"My lord, if only me is chosen, what about my wife and children?"

a refugee asked.

When the other refugees heard this, they immediately pricked up their ears.

Most of them fled with their families.

"If you can confirm the relationship, you can bring the whole family in!"

Zhang San pondered for a moment, and announced to everyone.

When everyone heard this, they were immediately excited, and the whole family hugged together excitedly.

"Remember, these are the kindnesses of Lord Inspectorate to you, and you must firmly remember the kindness of Lord Inspectorate!"

Zhang San patted the table and said heavily.

"Master Inspector is merciful!"

"Lord Inspector is the master of Qingtian!"

All the refugees are grateful to Dade.

Some even knelt on the ground to thank Fang Yuan.

Seeing this, Zhang San nodded in satisfaction, and immediately registered their information.

During the registration of information, Zhang San raised many questions.

For example, the problem of building latrines requires them to pay attention to hygiene and so on.

In addition, special emphasis is placed on setting a good example for the victims of disasters later and telling them to follow the rules.

Fang Yuan returned to the city.

The mood slowly became heavy.

In just five days, 2000 people have arrived.

Standing on the high platform just now, you can see many refugees coming here.

Believe that tomorrow will be four thousand, the day after tomorrow will be eight thousand, and then it will be ten thousand
There are so many people, what a big head!
"Go and inform the aristocratic families and business owners in the city to come to the meeting!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

When they returned to the Governor's Mansion, the bosses of various aristocratic families and business firms had almost arrived.

"Fang Inspector, aren't you worried that Liaozhou won't be able to hold on?"

Ye Chengmin frowned and asked.

They already knew about the imperial court's reward.

The result is that more and more refugees are coming here.

Their news is also checking, and they know these things.

Liaozhou City is not completely closed, there will be time slots to enter and exit.

After saying that, Ji Rufeng and others also looked at Fang Yuan, with worry in their eyes.

They have invested a lot of money and energy in Liaozhou, unlike Liaozhou where there is a problem.

"Don't worry, this officer is more worried about this issue than you."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly.

The confident look put them at ease a little.

"Patriarch Ye, Mr. Liu, what is the price of your community workers now?"

Fang Yuan looked at the two and asked.

Their community has been built to the fourth floor and is being built rapidly.

"Thirty dollars a month."

Liu Yongshou immediately expressed some dissatisfaction.

It was Fang Yuan who raised the wages in Liaozhou.

"I have seen your community, and the speed is a little slow."

"Why don't you pick some people from the refugees and come over with food and housing, and give them ten dollars for the first three months?"

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

Liaozhou needs to absorb more people.

But it is not enough to come in casually, but also to provide them with jobs.

Refugees without jobs are still refugees, which will only affect the development of Liaozhou City.

"Ten coins?"

"It's not impossible."

"But we only need 200 people at most."

Liu Yongshou and Ye Chengmin looked at each other and immediately became interested.

They also guessed that Fang Yuan called them over this time, because he wanted to give them some manpower.

Originally wanted to refuse, because they are not short of manpower.

But the wages are so low, I am willing to accept part immediately.

"That's fine too."

"what about you?"

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

Then he looked at Ji Rufeng and the others.

The main thing is the factory, which can recruit more people.

(End of this chapter)