The natural disasters in Wenzhou are much more difficult than imagined.

When Ye’s father arrived in Wenzhou, he realized that it was particularly difficult to deal with it.

Not only do we need to control the flood, but we also need to rebuild the destroyed home, especially when we find corrupt officials, we must pay attention to factional wars so that no one will be accidentally plotted.

Especially since the price of grain rises too fast, the source must be handled well, and it is better for many people in the city to starve to death.

It seems that the one-month return journey is not possible. It will take at least two months, hoping that it can be within expectations.

The second prince and the third prince had a carriage at first, but later they bought some food on the road and used the carriage position. The two princes rode on the horse, and they were particularly imposing just by looking at it.

The closer you get to Wenzhou, the more you can encounter refugees and escape.

The food is gone, and some people are still thieves who want to rob people along the way.

When the prince travels, there are many people watching secretly, but no one robs them.

There were many people who came to kneel down and beg for food.

At the beginning, the second prince and the third prince were very generous, and everyone who asked for help gave food, and there were still many.

Later, there were more people, so it was not a big deal to send it like this, but it was not good to send it at the beginning, but it was not good if it was not sent later.

Xu Zimo suggested that a porridge stall could be set up every ten miles on the roadside, which could be served by the victims along the road.

This method is good, leaving some food behind and gaining a good reputation. In addition, they are here to help Wenzhou solve the problem. Once the matter is solved, the fugitive people will definitely return to Wenzhou.

As for how to replenish the food left after eating, the third prince asked the guards who were watching the stall to find a way to solve it themselves, and left some money and left.

Wenzhou currently uses the county magistrate system, with three officials in charge on the surface. The county magistrate, who is in charge, has been waiting at the city gate for a long time.

Different from the situations encountered when we came, the refugees in front of the city gate were driven away. Some people didn't want to leave anyway, but they wanted to go back to the city but couldn't go back. They could only stay far outside the city.

County Magistrate Hu welcomed the two princes to the mansion.

"The second prince, the third prince is tired all the way over. Go to the mansion to drink the soup first and warm up your body."

The two princes went over, and the officials who accompanied him also followed him.

The entourage guards and the supplies they transported also entered the county magistrate's mansion.

The county magistrate's mansion is not far from the county magistrate's palace. County magistrate Hu welcomed two princes, including Lord Ye, Lord Zhou, Lord Mei, Lord Zhang, and Lord Xu.

"I am not talented at the time of my superiors. I have to worry about my second prince and the third prince to help me."

The second prince responded, and the third prince took people to see the storage of supplies. County Magistrate Hu wanted to go with him, but the third prince asked him to stay with the second prince for meals. County Magistrate Hu then gave up.

The food was quickly brought up.

The second prince looked at the food carried on the table and got angry directly at County Magistrate Hu.

The reason is that the food on the table is too rich.

"Mr. Hu County, you are so brave. The people outside are not fed. You actually treat this prince with delicacies. You said, have you participated in the corruption and disasters??"

County Magistrate Hu hurriedly knelt down when he heard this.

"Second Prince, I am wronged."

"I have to work hard to see you coming from the capital. Besides, you are the prince. Even if I feel wronged, I dare not use home-cooked dishes to neglect you. In fact, the food you see has never eaten. Every time I have a precious ingredient, I keep it for the sake of the noble ones to come to the door one day and bring it to entertain you."

The second prince pondered for a moment and asked him to get up.

"Mr. Hu is intent."

"I am just asking casually, don't be too nervous."

County Magistrate Hu should have reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

Looking up again, the second prince was already having a graceful meal.

He sat down in a bottle with his body trembling, and the maid next to him came forward to set up the dishes.

The other officials who followed him bowed their heads and said nothing, eating only the food on the plate, and no one knew what each other was thinking.

When the third prince comes to eat, he needs to prepare extra.

With the words of the second prince, County Magistrate Hu wanted to avoid suspicion, so he served the third prince home-cooked dishes, but he didn't expect that this behavior would change when it was said through another person's mouth.

What I prepared for the second prince was rare and what I prepared for the third prince was home-cooked dishes. Isn’t it just put the second prince first and the third prince second? What’s more, the two princes are now in disagreement. County Magistrate Hu’s approach is simply standing in a position, and he is so open and unfair that he doesn’t like the third prince.

The third prince found a reason and directly made County Magistrate Hu hungry twice.

After all, the people outside are so hungry that they are pale and thin. As a civilian official, how can he be fat and big-headed?

Xu Zimo actually investigated the corruption, but it was difficult to do. Originally, Ye’s father wanted to take over, Xu Zimo volunteered to leave the work of sending supplies to Ye’s father, and he was going to deal with this difficult matter.

There are only three imperial officials in Wenzhou who ordered them to be here, but the three county magistrates have different powers, and there are lines of relationships that cannot be seen clearly behind them. Moreover, local wealthy businessmen communicate with each other, and grain only rises but not falls. Officials and businessmen still have obscure transactions. Once they pull out any line, they will easily cause other people's profits, so it is very troublesome to investigate.

The second prince contacted Xu Zimo to communicate the progress, while the third prince went to conduct on-site investigations.

Just when Xu Zimo dug out a few lines, something more important than finding corrupt officials was placed in front of him, that was the shortage of food.

Ye's father was so worried that he tore several of his hair off.

"Why are there no food sold?"

"It's not true. Before the flood occurred in Wenzhou, it was a big grain state, and rice and wheat were very good to grow. Not to mention the harvest this year, even last year, the old grain from the previous year."

County Magistrate Hu was asked by Lord Zhang: "Did you hide the food?"

County Magistrate Hu waved his hand quickly.

"Grandmen, you can go and see the warehouse in the mansion at will. The officials dare not do such things."

"I still said I didn't dare. I have seen the taxes over the years, and they are getting heavier every year. The court has clearly issued a reduction in taxes. Where do you think the excess food is used?"

"Sir, please let go of the lower official first, the lower official said."

County Magistrate Hu opened Lord Zhang's and spoke.

"The court reduced taxes and the officials also reduced the burden on the people. However, the land that the people cultivated was not only their own, but some of them were the landlords' fields. They just cultivated, and it didn't matter if they harvested."

Ye’s father asked, “Is there so much land?”

County Magistrate Hu's eyes drifted.

"A lot."

Father Ye understood.

The court's policies to benefit the people only benefit individuals, while the people are just busy with poverty.

"You gather all the landlords and wealthy businessmen in Wenzhou, and we have something to ask them."

After hearing this, County Magistrate Hu sent someone to do it.

"Sir, don't be angry. It's all the younger ones below who don't know how to do things, which annoys you."

County Magistrate Hu thought he had nothing to do, so he wanted to say a few nice words and make a good impression.

Lord Ye felt angry when he looked at his face.

As a parent official, he does not seek benefits for the people, and he always wants to curry favor with noble people. He looks like he is not a qualified county magistrate. After he goes back, he must replace him and be a good parent official in Wenzhou.

County Magistrate Hu asked his servants to bring the invited wealthy businessmen and landlords' house to the main hall of the boardroom. Ten wealthy businessmen and twelve landlords came.

County Magistrate Hu said while introducing Lord Ye and Lord Zhang.

"Ten wealthy businessmen and twelve landlords are only part of the invitation. There are eight wealthy businessmen and ten landlords who are delayed because of some things and cannot come."

Lord Zhang felt a little unhappy when he heard this.

Ye’s father didn’t say anything and went in with a calm face.

Ten wealthy businessmen and twelve landlords were familiar people, and they spoke casually before they came in.

The status and status are similar. They are not as capital-friendly as the few who have not come, and have arrogant capital.

Of course, County Magistrate Hu didn't invite him if he was lower than their level.

"I am from the capital, and there are two princes in it. I found out that one is the second prince of the current saint, the other is the third prince, and there are several high-ranking officials responsible for disaster relief."

"Brother Qian, you should tell me what it means to ask us to come. Just talking about something useless, I will know why the other party asked us to come. There was no caravan in Wenzhou City to transport food, so it was about to cut off food. I said, it was to let us take the lead in cutting flesh and blood."

"No way."

"We earned all the food, but it would be fine if it was a fair trade."

"agree."

What they call fair trade is that in their opinion it is fair.

Wenzhou is short of food, so the price of grain should be sold at the moment, which is fair.

When Ye’s father and others stepped in, it was the hottest time to speak.

One person could see someone, and then the voice stopped.

Everyone looked at the door, Dandan withdrew his gaze and focused on the tea in their hands, as if the person who was just talking was not them.

Anyway, if they didn't mention the ideal numbers in their hearts, they wouldn't let it go.

At worst, when the talks are not completed, they will pretend to be deaf and dumb.
To be continued...