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Chapter 149 Natural Disaster
Li Qingsong's celebration banquet was held at Jixiang Restaurant, and those present were Li Kui, Li Cunliang and other family members, as well as shopkeeper Liu's family.

It's not that Li Xiao's family doesn't know anyone else in Fucheng, but after all, the friendship is not as good as that of shopkeeper Liu's family, and the provincial examination is not the final result of the scientific examination, so Li Qingsong doesn't want to be too high-profile.

It was said to be a celebration banquet, but it was actually an opportunity to say goodbye to shopkeeper Liu and his family. Autumn was over, but spring would come next. Li Xiao and his family naturally had to go north to the capital as planned.

On the last day of August, Li Dashan's family began to pack their things, preparing to arrange matters related to the city in two days before setting off for the capital.

However, the plan could not keep up with the changes. Before the Li family set off, they were disrupted by news: Beihai County under the jurisdiction of Liuning Prefecture suddenly encountered a hurricane and heavy rain that had been rare in decades. Three days ago, the entire county was affected. There were countless casualties.

The people in the city knew the news because on the first day of September, the prefect sent a large team of people to Beihai County before dawn, pulling a batch of temporarily raised grain.

Soon afterwards, the government issued a notice to recruit doctors and collect donations of food, clothing, bedding, and silver.

The natural disaster happened suddenly, and it took a long time for the news to reach the prefectural city. In order to provide disaster relief as soon as possible, the prefect took the initiative to take a series of measures while reporting the news.

Li Xiao had to admire the current magistrate of Liuning Prefecture, Mr. Mu Zhishan, for having such courage and responding quickly before the news reached Datian.

In this era, there is no Internet or telephone, and the transmission of information is extremely slow, but disasters are not waiting there.

Therefore, usually in ancient times, by the time the news reached the capital, and then the court's disaster relief policy was distributed to the localities, the best time for disaster relief would have been missed.

After Magistrate Mu issued the notice, Li Dashan's family also gathered in the main hall and talked about this natural disaster.

"Oh, it's true that God doesn't pity the people! I don't know how many people will die this time." Li Dashan is an extremely ordinary citizen. Faced with natural disasters, he is more helpless.

"I still have some old clothes and bedding at home. I was planning to move and throw them away later. Sister Qian and I will pack them up later and send them to the government office." Li Yuan was also helpless, but natural disasters are not man-made disasters; We can still find ways to stop this natural disaster. Whether it is good or bad depends on God.

But those of them who live a safe and secure life can at least do small things within their power for the people affected by the disaster.

Li Xiao remained silent and seemed to be thinking about something. It was not until a quarter of an hour later that he spoke as if he had made a decision.

"Mom and Dad, Fucheng Vermicelli Factory still has about ten thousand kilograms of various kinds of vermicelli in stock. I want to donate them to the disaster area." Li Xiao answered.

"This is feasible, but Xiaoxiao needs to inform Mr. Ouyang. After all, this is the workshop you are cooperating with." Li Qingsong only thought for a moment and agreed with his sister's approach, but still reminded her to tell Ouyang Yiyun. A sound.

When Li Xiao heard this, she naturally nodded. Although she planned to buy the vermicelli in her own name, she still needed to talk to Ouyang Yiyun out of respect.

But just these ten thousand kilograms of vermicelli are still a drop in the bucket.After thinking for a while, Li Xiao continued.

"Mom and Dad, there are still about [-] jins of rice harvested in the village last year. This year's rice harvest is about to begin. Let's even out the [-] jins of rice first. Keep the rest for now. Maybe there will be some soon. For the victims of the disaster, the government will definitely set up a porridge shed when the time comes, and our family will also be able to provide some food."

"There are also sweet potatoes in Zhuangzi. They will be ready to be dug in more than ten days. My idea is that if people dig some in advance in the past two days, they will be eaten at least. Donating to the disaster area will also keep the victims hungry. "

"The same goes for potatoes. When the sweet potatoes are harvested, we will dig some potatoes in advance and donate them to the disaster areas!"

Li Xiao had seen major disasters in his previous life. At that time, communication was convenient and transportation was developed, but even so, disaster relief was not an easy task, let alone in this era.In disaster relief, the top priority is food.

Li Xiao wanted to prepare as much food as possible for the disaster area within his reach.

According to the news from Beihai County, except for places with slightly higher terrain, seven out of ten villages and towns under the jurisdiction of the entire county have been severely affected. That is to say, villages with higher terrain and facing the wind have suffered less.

Beihai County is in the southernmost part of Dali, and harvesting of crops has basically started in mid-August.

There were not many crops in the fields when the disaster struck, but even taking back the crops at home did not escape the disaster.

Under the double devastation of hurricanes and heavy rains, most of the houses collapsed, and the food was naturally buried underground.

There are even villages near the seaside. The wind and waves brought by the hurricane swept through the village, and even the people and their houses were blown into the sea. People couldn't save them even if they wanted to. They could only watch the people they knew each other. Just disappeared into the wind and rain.

On the sixth day after the disaster, the news finally reached the capital at full speed.

The third day of September, Beijing.

In the morning, officials were having a heated discussion about the disaster in Beihai County.Officials naturally advocated allocating funds for food as soon as possible, but how much to allocate and who would deliver it was another matter of debate.

You know, there are six adult princes in the world today, and two more are about to become adults. Behind each prince, there are relatives and faction officials supporting him.

Although disaster relief is a troublesome task, if it is done well, it will be a great achievement. It will not only win praise from the emperor, but also win the hearts of the people. Naturally, the supporters of the six adult princes will not give in to each other.

The emperor was sitting on the dragon chair, looking coldly at the commotion below, and he was so angry!

With a "pop" sound, the emperor slapped his palm on the armrest, "Have you made enough noise?" The emperor looked down and said coldly.

The originally noisy hall suddenly fell silent. The officials who had been arguing just now lowered their heads and stood still.

"Don't say anything anymore?" The emperor's voice was still cold, "Wasn't it very lively just now?"

"The number of people affected by the disaster in Beihai County is countless. How many people have lost their loved ones, their homes, and everything they depend on for survival. They are displaced and in pain. But you, when they need the court's quick rescue most, just for the benefit of one faction. , you are making so much noise here, what are you thinking about!"

As soon as he finished speaking, most of the officials standing in the hall lowered their heads, not even daring to fart.

"Your Majesty, it is better to decide on the disaster relief candidates as soon as possible. Other matters can be discussed after the disaster." King Xiaoyao couldn't stand it and spoke out to break the tense atmosphere.

　Today’s update, good day everyone!

　　
　
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