Li Yi feels uncomfortable every time he sees this scene. No matter what, he has his share of responsibility for this banditry. When he sees these lonely people, he can't just sit idly by.

So he held a meeting early in the Fuguo Society and asked the Fuguo Society to help resettle the homeless victims and distribute gruel to them every day.

While the government was busy taking care of itself, Fuguoshe provided food and shelter to the victims. This incident was spread from one person to another, and Fuguoshe's reputation became even louder and praised by everyone.

Taking a carriage to the Fuguo Pavilion where the Fuguo Society is located, Li Yi was recognized by the guard guarding the door as soon as he entered.

Li Yi had a great reputation early on. Now he led the officers, soldiers and servants to repel the bandits and protected the people in the city from being plundered. His reputation was at the peak of his power. If it weren't for his young age and lack of qualifications, the people in the city would build a shrine for him, burn incense and pray for blessings.

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"Young Master, are you here to see the Prime Minister?" the guard came over and asked very attentively.

Li Yi smiled at him and said, "Is the Prime Minister here?"

"Here, here, here. The Prime Minister is discussing things with the principal in the main hall. You can naturally find the young master when he goes there." The guard was happy to see that Li Yi was approachable.

Li Yi nodded and entered the attic, but instead of going directly to the main hall, he first went to the secretary's room to find Ma Hewen.

If anyone has the clearest understanding of the depth of the Fuguo Society, it is of course Ma Hewen, the clerk's clerk who manages all the paperwork and accounts.

Although Ma Hewen has no fame, his talents and academic abilities are excellent. He used to be a big staff member in Yahang. Now he has taken refuge in Li Yi and has gained real power. He is even more rigorous in doing things.

Ma Hewen is looking at the accounts. Once he checks that there are no errors, he will register them and keep them on file.

Although this job seems to be leisurely, Li Yi gave him the right to supervise and report, and he is also in charge of the intelligence information of the entire Fuguo Society, so it is really an important position.

Seeing Li Yi's arrival, Ma Hewen was not too surprised. He stood up and bowed, asking Li Yi to take a seat.

Li Yi sat down and saw that the desk was filled with paperwork and ledgers, and couldn't help but ask: "How is the situation in the club recently?"

Ma Hewen also knew that Li Yi did not like clichés, so he was not polite and said directly: "The victims have been resettled in different levels, and the craftsmen in the community will repair their houses at a low price. Now everything is fine, as long as we continue as usual."

"Is the money and food in the society still enough?" Li Yi asked again.

"Shops and workshops have income every month. They have spent a lot of money recently. Fortunately, the sales of Anxin products are very good, and the money and food reserves are sufficient. It's just that we don't care about expenses. Although what we do is a good thing, it is also too much.

You are benevolent and righteous, it is not a good thing if this continues." Ma Hewen looked at Li Yi, hesitated and put forward his own idea.

Li Yi understood that although they had gained a reputation for providing shelter and food, in the long run, the money and food consumed was also very huge. If the victims of the disaster flocked to ask for relief in the future, what would Fuguoshe do?

If it is a relief, the money and food are not enough, and it is likely to go bankrupt. If there is no relief, the reputation of the hard work will be slandered and turned into a bad reputation immediately. You must know that there is no shortage of villains in this world who repay kindness with enmity and like to take advantage.

Li Yi thought for a while and said: "I just wanted to resettle the victims, but I didn't have time to think so much. It's great that you can see this. Do you have any ideas?"

Ma Hewen was about to speak when he saw Sun Yaowen and Sun Ce walking in.

Although Sun Zhen is young, he has matured a lot through hard work during this period. When he saw Li Yi, he laughed and said: "Zizheng, I haven't seen you for a long time, but it makes me wonder, why are you free to come here today? Mr. Wang.

Are you on holiday?"

Li Yi and Sun Ce often fought and joked around in school and had a good relationship. Although they are both very busy now and it is difficult to see each other for most of the month, they are still very familiar when they meet.

"You are waiting here to do big things, but you are suffering for me. I am locked in the study by Mr. Wang every day to read and write articles. Now I feel like vomiting when I see the book." Li Yi said with a bitter look on his face, making everyone laugh.

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Sun Cerium and Sun Yaowen moved chairs casually and sat down, and now most of the principals of Fuguo Society were here.

"By the way, where did Shopkeeper Tian go? I remember that he got a concubine a few days ago. Isn't he going to be at home and having fun every day?" Li Yi asked.

After hearing this, Sun Yaowen laughed and said: "How can he have such a leisurely life? No, I heard that the shop in the capital was found, so I had to take people to see it. I had no choice, so I asked He San to lead a small team

His bodyguard accompanied him to the capital."

Sun Cerium, on the other hand, said with some dissatisfaction: "Our men still have so much to do. He did go to the capital. I don't know whether he is nostalgic for the prosperity or is really going to do business."

What Sun Ce said was really disappointing, but Sun Yaowen and others also knew that he had always disliked Shopkeeper Tian who was a businessman, and they were all used to it.

Now that everyone is here, Li Yi expressed Ma Hewen's worries just now and let everyone see what they can do.

Hearing this, Sun Zhen said: "There are actually not many victims of this banditry, but there are some refugees and poor people who want to receive relief. This is the biggest trouble. If we expel these people, the pressure will not actually be

big."

Sun Ce's intention was not to ignore the refugees and the poor, but to separate the refugees, the poor and the victims of this banditry. This time, he would only rescue the victims and reduce the pressure on the Fuguo Society.

When Li Yi heard this, he looked at Sun Yaowen. Although he was the boss, he also had considerable intelligence.

Seeing Li Yi listen to his opinion, Sun Yaowen said: "What the Prime Minister said is also true. If we help all the refugees and disaster victims, our financial resources will eventually be unsustainable. But if we abandon the refugees, we will not be able to support the national society."

It goes against the purpose of enriching the country and reassuring the people. In my opinion, the refugees cannot be abandoned under any circumstances."

"Then what do you think is the best thing to do?" Li Yi asked.

Sun Yaowen thought for a moment and said firmly: "I think we will no longer distinguish between disaster victims and refugees, and we will no longer waste money and food to support them. In troubled times, there is no reason to eat and drink for free. Even if you are poor and miserable, you should

It’s about working hard to make money through craftsmanship.”

"Relying on strength and craftsmanship to make money?" Li Yi became interested after hearing this and encouraged Sun Yaowen to continue talking.

"We will include the refugees as disaster victims and let them enter the workshops and work on the construction sites. If they work hard and are willing to work hard, we will provide them with food, drink and wages. If they are lazy and lazy, we will expel them. In this way, all the victims of the disaster will be

Relying on one's own efforts, capable people earn more, while lazy people earn less. If you want to eat and drink, you have to rely on your own hands." Sun Yaowen's voice became louder and louder as he spoke, and he finally spoke loudly, obviously very confident.

Li Yi and Ma Hewen met each other at first glance, and both felt that Sun Yaowen did have some talent and could be reused.

"What do He Wen think?" Li Yi looked at Ma He Wen.

He brought this matter up, so he must have a solution in his mind.

Sure enough, Ma Hewen looked at the very excited Sun Yaowen, nodded at him and said: "In troubled times, there is no reason to eat and drink for free. Brother Yaowen said this very well."

Sun Yaowen smiled and thanked him.

Ma Hewen continued: "But these people cannot be divided by diligence and laziness, they should also be distinguished by skill and clumsiness. In my opinion, we should still register and create a register according to what the prince likes to do most, so that everyone can do their best and everyone should perform their duties. In this way

The effect of doing things can also be better. But workshops and shops are the top priority of supporting the national society, and I am afraid that some people with ulterior motives will take the opportunity to cause trouble."

After brainstorming and offering suggestions, Li Yi was very satisfied with the current atmosphere of Fuguo Society.

He put down the tea bowl in his hand, looked at everyone, and said: "It's better to hire familiar people for shops and workshops. You can screen and observe them. If you don't know the details, don't let them enter the shops or workshops. As for the placement, they can't be accommodated."

It just so happens that I am planning to build a warehouse outside the city. Just ask them to go and do the construction later."

This arrangement was the most appropriate, and Ma Hewen quickly agreed.

Li Yi stood up and said again: "Although most of the victims are able to rely on themselves, there are still some disabled and widowed people. We cannot ignore these people. Qianhe, please send someone to count them so that they can be resettled."

Sun Ce couldn't help but smile after hearing this: "You are still thoughtful."

Although the reply was simple, this phenomenon worried Li Yi. Whether it was Sun Yaowen, who was a Jianghu person, or Sun Cerium, who was a son of an aristocratic family, including Ma Hewen, who had studied, they all discussed things with reason and thorough consideration.

, but this comprehensive approach is all based on the concept of preserving capital and sacrificing the least, and using more to cover less, which is a bit too far-sighted and ignores common things.

If Li Yi did not mention the orphans and disabled people at the end, they would probably not pay attention to the existence of this group of "imperfections" until something went wrong.

[Author's digression]: Today, I suddenly had a thought in my mind, and I understood why Mingyue put Xu Xiake at the end. Compared with becoming a general, becoming a prince, and becoming famous, the most difficult thing for a person is to live his own life. What can I say if my heart is confused?
Chapter completed!