Fan County is located near the junction of Shandong and Henan Province, the terrain is flat, it is the alluvial plain of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, the flood has always been serious, once the rainy season comes, the Yellow River water backflow will occur floods, almost every year is flooded, but this year's situation is particularly serious.

It is precisely because of the lack of embankment of the Yellow River in the southwest of Fan County, resulting in the disaster of Fan County, Puzhou, Caozhou, Yuncheng and other counties, under the surging flood, the villages and towns within a radius of 100 miles are affected to varying degrees, the first to bear the brunt of the disaster in Fan County is naturally the most serious, followed by the low-lying Caozhou, now many villages and towns are still submerged under the water, only when the gap in the Yellow River is plugged can see the light of day.

The Jindi River and the Menglou River are the two main rivers in Fan County, and the turbid Jindi River flows around Fan County and flows into the Yellow River to the north. At this time, the nearly two-meter-high position of the wall of Fan County can still clearly see the traces of the flood, which shows how fierce the water was at that time, if it were not blocked by the thick city wall, I am afraid that the entire county town would have been razed to the ground.

At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Jin and Yanzhou Wei commanded Zhao Fengchun to lead the team to the east of Fanxian County, and the eunuch Huang Jin and Fanxian County Cheng rushed to greet him when they heard the news.

"Lord Xu, our family is looking forward to the stars and the moon, and we have finally looked forward to you!" When Huang Jin saw Xu Jin, he suddenly felt like he had seen a relative.

Xu Jin couldn't help but be a little surprised, and asked, "Gonggong Huang is not with Master Xiao?" ”

"Lord Xiao went to the side of the Yellow River to inspect and repair the embankment, probably because his family was in the way, so he sent our family to be responsible for logistics and miscellaneous work." Huang Jin replied with a little resentment.

Huang Jin's age is about the same as Xu Jin, in the final analysis, he is only an eighteen or nineteen-year-old young man, but when it comes to dealing with people and doing things, he is 108,000 miles behind Xu Jin.

Xiao Huai relied on Xu Jin, regarded him as his left arm and right arm, and relieved him to be alone, so he subconsciously used Xu Jin as the standard to ask Huang Jin of the same age. As a result, Eunuch Huang couldn't satisfy Xiao Huai no matter what he did, and civil officials had always despised eunuchs, so Xiao Huai unceremoniously reprimanded Huang Jin, and finally simply arranged for him to be in charge of logistics chores.

Eunuch Huang has been scolded almost every day with Xiao Huai in the past few days, accumulating a stomach full of resentment, and at this time, he couldn't help but complain a few words when he saw Xu Jin.

Xu Jin comforted: "Gonggong Huang, you can't say that, as the so-called soldiers and horses have not moved, grain and grass go first, and logistics supply is quite important, but the horseman can't, and it will be a great achievement if it is done." When he returns to Beijing in the coming day, the emperor will be rewarded for his work, and Huang Gonggong, an internal official and eunuch, will not be able to run away. ”

When Huang Jin heard this, he immediately raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Our family should do our best for the emperor's errand, but we don't dare to ask for any reward." ”

Xu Jin secretly despised this goods, and didn't want to reward it? Why are the corners of your mouth grinning to the root of your ears!

Fan County next to him glanced at Xu Jin quietly, it is rumored that although this Xu Qincha is young, he is a delicate and thoughtful character, as it seems to be true today, in just a few words, Eunuch Huang's full of resentment was resolved, not simple!

"Who is this?" Xu Jin's eyes fell on Fan County Cheng.

Huang Jin woke up to the county man who was following his buttocks, patted his forehead and said: "Ouch, I forgot, this is the county Cheng Lai Reading the scriptures, who has been responsible for assisting our family recently, and is a capable worker!" ”

Xu Jin almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood, this buddy's name is really ...... It's so tasteful!

Lai Xiancheng didn't know that his name had "amazed" Lord Qincha, so he stepped forward and saluted: "Xiaguan has seen Lord Xu and Commander Zhao." ”

Zhao Fengchun said: "Lai Xiancheng is right, Ben will be a straightforward rough man, don't talk nonsense, the weather is hot, Ben General's subordinates are sleepy and tired, hurry up to weigh the grain and put it into the warehouse, and the brothers can camp and rest." ”

Lai Xiancheng hurriedly said: "This is simple, the day before yesterday, Lord Xiao happened to transport a batch of grain to the embankment, and the granary in the county was empty. ”

"Wait!" Xu Jin pointed to the crowded refugee camp in the distance and asked, "How many refugees does Fan County accept now?" ”

Huang Jin is mainly responsible for the resettlement of refugees these days, and when he heard this, he preemptively said without waiting for Lai Xiancheng's answer: "More than 17,000 people, although they only give two meals of porridge a day, they have to consume 30 stone of grain a day, which is a bottomless pit." ”

Xu Jin nodded and said: "This official has also gathered thousands of refugees along the way, adding up to more than 20,000, how much grain did Commander Zhao escort this time?" ”

Zhao Fengchun hesitated for a moment and replied, "One thousand...... 1,200 stones. ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Xu Jin's eyes, disaster relief food is not trivial, as the person in charge of the escort, he should be very clear about the amount of food, why does Zhao Fengchun seem to hesitate?

Huang Jin shook his head and said, "According to the current rate of food consumption, 1,200 stone will not last long, and it is estimated that more refugees will flock to Fan County." ”

Zhao Fengchun said with a smile: "Gonggong Huang doesn't have to worry, there will be a third and fourth batch of grain shipped over in the future, plus the granary reserves of Fan County itself, it should be enough to supply." When the gap in the Yellow River is closed and the flood waters recede, the refugees can be repatriated to their hometowns to resume production. ”

Xu Jin shook his head: "Commander Zhao is too optimistic, even if the flood recedes, it is not just to send the people back to their hometowns. The grain in the people's homes and the crops in the fields have been washed away by the floods, and it is impossible to resume production without government relief, and the money and grain that need to be consumed in the future will not be ten times or 100 times, and the granaries of all provinces in Shandong must be ready to support. ”

Zhao Fengchun's face stiffened slightly, and he said with a smile: "What Xu Da said is extremely true! ”

Xu Jin said: "In this way, the food escorted by Lord Zhao will be temporarily stored in the camp outside the city, so as not to waste time and manpower by moving around, and it will last for ten days anyway." ”

Zhao Fengchun said unnaturally: "Xu Da, this ...... I'm afraid it's not in accordance with the rules! ”

Lai Xiancheng hurriedly said: "Lord Xu, this is indeed not in accordance with the rules, it is a rule set by the imperial court for grain to be weighed and stored, and it is not safe to put so much grain outside the city." ”

Xu Jin said lightly: "The regulations are dead, people are alive, not to mention that there is no safer place than the barracks." This official is a chincha, and he has the power to act cheaply, so let's decide. However, it is still necessary for the grain to be weighed, and the number must be clear. ”

Xu Jin took out the Qincha brand, and Lai Xiancheng closed his mouth very interestingly, but he was secretly anxious in his heart.

At this time, Huang Jin finally understood why he was always disgusted by Xiao Huai, and Lord Xu did have a hand in handling things, and if this grain did not enter the city and put it in storage, how much effort would be saved, so he hurriedly said: "Lai Xiancheng, just do what Lord Xu said...... Even if it is, our family has personally supervised the scales, and the grain horsemen for disaster relief are not allowed. ”

Huang Jin was "encouraged" by Xu Jin just now, and now he is full of energy, so he personally led Zhao Fengchun to transport the grain to the barracks for weighing. Xu Jin, accompanied by Lai Xiancheng, resettled the thousands of refugees who had gathered in the camp, and then registered them.

Of course, the trivial matter of registering refugees is not bothered by Xu Jin, the lord of the Qincha, who is in charge of this matter.

"My lord, the roster of all the refugees is here, and the lower officials have ordered someone to check it several times, but they have not found anyone named Li Yanwen." When Xu Jin came back from inspecting the refugee camp with Jinyiwei, Lai Xiancheng stepped forward to report flatteringly.

Li Shizhen, who had been following Xu Jin's side, couldn't help but look dark when she heard this, and lowered her head in disappointment.

Xu Jin patted Xiao Lizi on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, your father is probably looking for you everywhere, it's good to stay with this official for the time being, and if there is any news, you can know it in time." ”

Although Li Shizhen is earlier than children of the same age, he is only a six- or seven-year-old child after all, and he is already a little dispossessed at this time, so he nodded and said, "Okay!" ”

"Lord Xu, it's not early now, and a place to stay has been arranged in the city, do you see, is it going to settle down in the city?" Lai Xiancheng asked with a smile.

Xu Jin nodded, left the refugee camp with a group of Jinyi guards, and walked into the city behind Lai Xiancheng.

Walking near the city gate, Xu Jin suddenly stopped, looked at the city wall dozens of meters away, and saw that a row of simple porridge sheds had been set up next to the city wall, and there were refugees queuing up in front of the porridge shed to receive porridge.

Lai Xiancheng hurriedly explained: "It is a porridge shed set up by the people, and some good families in this county spontaneously give porridge to help the victims!" ”

Xu Jin suddenly said: "I see, there are many good people in this county. ”

At this time, it was evening, and there were as many as five or six queues in front of the porridge shed to receive porridge, which means that there were five or six families serving porridge at the same time.

Lai Xiancheng said modestly: "That is the work of the Son of Heaven's education!" ”

Xu Jin smiled and said: "This county order and Lai County Cheng are also indispensable!" ”

"Hehe, where is it, the lower officials don't dare to be it!"

The two of them were very polite, when suddenly a little girl knocked over the hot porridge she had just received, sat on the ground and cried, and grabbed the rice on the ground and stuffed it into her mouth.

Xu Jin frowned, and was about to walk over, but saw a slender woman in white walking out of the porridge shed, squatting down and comforting the little girl in a whisper, and then refilled a bowl of porridge for the little girl, the little girl burst into tears and smiled, and left happily with the bowl.

The woman in white stood up with a smile on her face and gently stroked her bangs, and when she saw Xu Jin and the others here, her face and smile immediately disappeared, and she returned to her cold appearance, like a frozen Tianshan Snow Lotus, and turned around and returned to the porridge shed.