With money and food, it is not as difficult as imagined. As long as the people are given hope to live, they will not cause trouble," Li Yi said.

But Wang Zhixian lowered his head and remained silent. Now that the court and the big officials and gentry are not taking action, how can they get enough manpower, money and food?

The two were silent for a while, and then Wang Zhixian took the initiative to ask about the status of the Fuguo Society's investigation.

Li Yi told him in detail what he knew.

During the great disaster in Henan, more than 100,000 people chose to go north to beg for work. Most of them were still south of Zhending Prefecture, but the first 50,000 people had begun to pass through Zhending Prefecture and enter the territory of Baoding Prefecture.

This time, thanks to the speed of the government's blockade, more than 600,000 victims are still suffering in Henan, waiting for government relief! Otherwise, nearly a million victims would have poured in in all directions, and all the prefectures and counties along the way would have suffered.

But that's it, Zhending Prefecture has been hit by rice seedlings. Although they have closed off various counties and asked people to hide, the victims are just like locusts crossing the border. The fields and industries of many large households have been damaged. It is estimated that many people will be affected.

Become impoverished.

The victims were forced to go on their way by drinking porridge, and some even hunted prey from the mountains to satisfy their hunger. The whole crowd continued to flock to the capital, hoping to receive relief from the imperial court. However, both Wang Zhixian and Li Yi knew that the guards around Baoding Prefecture had received relief.

After receiving the order, all these victims will be sealed in Baoding Prefecture and then allowed to die naturally.

At this time, Wang Zhixian also told a piece of news he got by chance, that is, this group of people was not only victims of the disaster, but also fierce bandits from the south and thieves from the northwest. These people were mixed among the victims and committed mischief along the way. Many Wubao villages were destroyed.

Being robbed by them is a big cancer.

This news made Li Yi take it very seriously. The victims just wanted to survive, but the thieves wanted money. If they instigated trouble, there would be a big chaos.

Li Yi continued: "In this case, we are careful. While providing disaster relief, we must also do a good job in patrolling the people."

Wang Zhixian also nodded solemnly, looked at Li Yi's solemn look, and said: "The magistrate is still in the capital and has not come back. Now it is Baoding Prefecture's fellow magistrate Lin Zongming who makes the decision. His temporary orders are all explained in court documents.

For the Lord, we have no plan to provide disaster relief. This time the government will not issue documents to accept orders, and I will not be able to mobilize soldiers to maintain order, so I have to rely on you."

Li Yi already knew this situation and nodded without refusing.

"By the way." Wang Zhixian suddenly turned to look at Li Yi and said with worry: "Lin Yuanlei is Lin Zongming's son. We already had a holiday last time. This time we go against the will of the court. I'm afraid we will be betrayed by Lin Zongming."

Zong Ming is planning something, so you and I must be careful too."

Hearing the news, Li Yi frowned tightly. He did not expect that the person in charge of the government at this time would be his potential opponent. If so, the probability and possibility of something going wrong would be much greater.

Li Yi was confused, and Wang Zhixian could understand. He sighed and changed the topic: "Zizheng, this time only I can give you some help in the government. You have to bear the rest of the money, food and security. This

The responsibility is huge. Although this is a bit difficult, I still want to tell you that the hopes of all the victims are pinned on you. Do you know?"

The burden in these words was too great, and Li Yi also felt complicated, but since it was something he had to do, he couldn't hesitate.

Li Yi nodded and said: "As long as Anxin's foundation is not damaged this time, Yi will do his best to provide disaster relief no matter how high the price is."

With this assurance, Wang Zhixian breathed a sigh of relief. Now that the court and the officials are not taking action, if Li Yi cannot bear the heavy pressure and has to retreat, then the victims will have no way to survive.

"Since you have this belief, I tell you that as long as I am here, I will fully support you in disaster relief. If you have anything to ask me to do, I will send someone to tell you immediately. I will do my best.

I will also support you. Nowadays, the country is in chaos and the people are resentful. It is a troubled time. We must put the Ming Dynasty first and not just look at personal relationships."

Li Yi hurriedly saluted and said, "I will remember your words."

Wang Zhixian nodded, now he could only place all his hopes on such a young man.

After finding out Li Yi's situation, Wang Zhixian left.

Wang Jin didn't bother to say hello to Li Yi. He was now ordered to obey Wang Zhixian's dispatch, so naturally he had to follow him at all times.
Chapter completed!