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Chapter 173 Arrival
After changing the food, Ji Sibo didn't need to try his best to delay the trip. After breakfast the next morning, he waved his hand and said, "There are still three days away from Yong'an Mansion. Let's speed up."

The crowd was excited for a while, not to mention the dusty journey along the road, not eating well, not sleeping well, and even taking a bath only once, and they were all stinky. They were all men, except Xu Wenbin and Zhuang Ping. Except for the two who couldn't bear it, the others had long been used to the smell of the people around them.

As long as he can go to Yong'an Mansion, at least he can have a hot meal, and he doesn't need to eat dry food batter anymore.

The soldiers stepped faster, and Ji Sibo heard from his aunt that it was still raining in Yong'an Mansion, so he was afraid that he would show his traces, so he sent Ji Cheng to lead people to explore the way ahead.

While walking and waiting, it took a long time before Ji Cheng came back with his people.

He also brought bundles of tarpaulins with him when he returned.

"Master, I went ahead to explore the road, and they said that it was still raining in Yong'an. In order to prevent the food from being soaked by the rain, I bought an oilcloth and came back."

Ji Sibo waved his hand to stop the convoy, and said to the members of the Ji clan and soldiers, "Spread these oilcloths on the grain."

Because it was related to disaster relief, Xu Wenbin didn't say a word, and let Ji Sibo take people to spread the oilcloth, so he got out of the carriage and let the air flow.

Ji Sibo looked at Xu Wenbin out of the corner of his eye, and found that he didn't have any strange feelings about the food. It seemed that Xu Wenbin's relationship with the food could be ruled out.

After the tarpaulin was spread on the grain and tied with a strong rope, Ji Sibo continued on the road.

When we arrived at the county seat near Yong'an Mansion, it was indeed raining.

Ji Sibo sent soldiers to Yong'an Mansion to find the prefect's yamen, and when they arrived at the gate of Yong'an Mansion, the Yong'an prefect also came out to greet them with the yamen servants.

"Master Xu, you have finally arrived!" Gucheng Zhou, the prefect of Yong'an, was very excited.

Xu Wenbin opened the curtains and saw Gu Chengzhou's haggard complexion, black eyes, and nodded slightly, "Master Gu, let's put away the money and food first."

Gucheng Zhou nodded again and again, "Yes, yes, Master Xu, please come this way, and the officials will lead the way."

Ji Sibo escorted the convoy across the street while carefully looking at it. Due to the continuous rain, there was a lot of water on the ground, and when he stepped on it, he could submerge his calf.

There were almost no pedestrians on the road, and it was deserted, and even a grain shop that passed by was not open.

Ji Sibo frowned slightly.

Gu Chengzhou took them to the warehouse, which was used by the magistrate's office. After opening the door, the soldiers began to move grain and silver.

After working hard for more than an hour, I moved the things into the warehouse.

At this time, it is not possible to leave.Gucheng Zhou took Tongsan and began to count the money and food.

After working hard for more than an hour, the counting was completed. Gu Chengzhou and Xu Wenbin made a handover, and the responsibility of escorting the relief money and food was finally relieved from Ji Sibo.

In order to prevent the Ruyin Mansion from missing the disaster relief money, three locks were locked on the warehouse door, one was held by Gu Chengzhou, the other was held by Xu Wenbin, and the remaining one was held by Ji Sibo, who wanted to open the warehouse , need three people together.

In addition, besides the yamen guards, Ji Sibo also arranged fifty soldiers and fifty members of the Ji clan to guard the warehouse.

It's not because I'm afraid of being stolen, but because I'm afraid that the victims will grab the food.

"Master Xu, please go back to the yamen with the lower officials. We are tired all the way. Let's take a rest first. The lower officials will tell you about the situation of Yong'an Mansion in detail." Gu Chengzhou stretched out his hand and said politely.

Xu Wenbin was not polite either, he was really tired, the continuous rain made people feel sticky and uncomfortable, and he wished he could take a hot bath as soon as possible.

After Xu Wenbin, Zhuang Ping, Ji Sibo, and Chu Ling all washed up, Gucheng Zhou had already prepared meals in the front yard.

"Master Xu, I asked the cook to cook some meals and fill my stomach first." Gucheng Zhou warmly entertained.

After the four of them sat down, Gu Chengzhou said a little embarrassedly: "The food is simple, I hope you don't take offense."

Ji Sibo glanced around and saw a plate of tofu, a plate of pickles, a plate of boiled chicken, a plate of scrambled eggs, and a pot of chicken soup on the table.

The food is indeed very simple, similar to that of ordinary people's homes. Ji Sibo also noticed that there are no vegetables in these four dishes.

Xu Wenbin sat down without any sign of disapproval, "There are vegetables and meat, so it's not simple. Now that Yong'an Mansion is suffering from floods, we are not people who are not in the livelihood of the people. How can we blame Master Gu?"

These words made Gucheng Zhou feel much better about Xu Wenbin.

Eat without talking, sleep without talking, and wait until the four of them have finished their meal before turning to the side hall to talk.

"Master Xu, I will tell you about Yong'an's current situation."

Gucheng Zhou's expression was very serious, "Yong'an has twelve counties under its jurisdiction, eight of which suffered floods, and two of them suffered serious disasters. Among the two counties, 250 or six houses were destroyed by the flood, and the houses washed away by the flood There are 470 eight people."

As soon as this number came out, everyone looked solemn.

It is said that it was washed away by the flood, but the chance of surviving is not high. After all, the raging flood even destroyed the houses. How can people survive in the majestic water?
And among the people who were washed away by the flood, how many were old, weak, women and children?

Thinking of this, everyone's heart is heavy.

Gu Chengzhou continued: "In addition, there are 120 people who are homeless. I have ordered people to set up tents for them and let them live there temporarily.

Due to the flood that raged for a day and a half, [-]% of the fertile fields in Yong'an Mansion were destroyed, and all crops were lost.When the flood was raging, the water was up to the belly, and no one dared to go out. Even if there was food in the house, it was soaked or washed away by the flood, and all the food in Yong'an Mansion was robbed.

If the official hadn't forced each family to buy only two catties of grain, all the grain in Yong'an Mansion would have been robbed by the big households.But even so, there is no food left.My lord, I wonder if I can give Yongan [-] shi of grain this time? "

Gucheng Zhou looked at Xu Wenbin expectantly. In addition to their Yong'an Mansion, Jiangxia Mansion and Mianyang Mansion also suffered from floods, but Gucheng Zhou felt that their Yong'an Mansion was the worst hit, so of course they needed more food.

Xu Wenbin pondered for a moment and said: "I haven't seen the prefects of Jiangxia Mansion and Mianyang Mansion yet. I will make plans after they come to see me and listen to them talk about the situation of Jiangxia and Mianyang Mansions."

Gucheng Zhou was disappointed, but he didn't dare to force it, because this is the famous stern and selfless imperial censor Zuo Zhongcheng, I believe he will distribute it fairly.

Thinking of this, Gucheng Zhou said: "Master Xu, please rest assured, I have sent someone to invite the prefects of the two prefectures to come over. You have worked hard all the way, go and settle down first, and we will discuss the follow-up after meeting the prefects of the two prefectures tomorrow."

Xu Wenbin disagreed, he showed concern for the people all the way, how could he go to rest after coming here?
Immediately he stood up, "No, Mr. Gu will take me to the tent to have a look first."

Gucheng Zhou praised, "Master Xu is dedicated to the people, and I respect you. This way please, I will take you there."

(End of this chapter)