It had been more than twenty days since they came out, and everyone was eager to return home. When they got off the boat in Tai'an Mansion, it was already midnight. Everyone slept at the dock for half the night with their clothes on, and then got up early and rushed home carrying their things.
Each person carried a hundred kilograms of weight, and their steps were a little heavier. They could only walk and rest for a while. It took two days longer to return to Fenghuangzui from Tai'an Mansion than when they came here!
By the time they got home, the court's disaster relief food had also arrived, along with the news that Han Zhongyu was appointed governor of Tai'an Prefecture and the imperial edict that Tai'an Prefecture was exempted from tax for two years.
It has to be said that Han Zhongyu was very efficient. Within ten days, all the food was delivered to Yonghe County. When Xie Yushu and his party arrived in the town, they happened to see the village chiefs leading their teams waiting in line at the market. Receive disaster relief food.
There were nearly a hundred horse-drawn carriages, bullock carts, and donkey carts. Each cart was filled with grain, and there were government officials following them.
After all, it was because of the great power of the imperial court that Han Zhongyu had mobilized so many cars in just ten days. No wonder they arrived home earlier than they did!
"Alas! Aren't those the people who went to sell mountain products? They are back!"
Someone saw Xie Yushu and his party shouting loudly.
Hearing the sound, everyone looked towards Xie Yushu and his party, especially those who had people from their own families who were following them, and they all ran over to greet them.
"Master, this, are these grains? Is the grain in Jinyang expensive?"
"Dad, you're back! It's great, our family has so much food!"
"Son, you must be exhausted from carrying it so far. Put it down and let your father carry it for a while while you rest!"
"Master, you are back! Woohoo! The kids are almost starving!"
A group of people gathered around and talked excitedly and happily. Their joy was beyond words!
There were more than twenty villages in one town, and those who followed Xie Yushu and the others into the mountains were only four or five nearby villages. When people from the remaining dozen villages saw that Xie Yushu and the others were each carrying heavy loads of food, some were envious. said
"If I had known, I would have risked my life to go for a walk in the mountains! Maybe my three boys wouldn't have starved to death!"
There is also humanity
"Don't regret it. Haven't you heard that several people who entered the mountain died? Man, how long should you live? Your mistress is weak and not easy to support. The mistress is gone, and the boss and the second child are still there. You If something unexpected happens when you go into the mountains, how will your family of old, weak, women and children survive?"
Someone else said
"Show them what they can do! What if they go into the mountains? They haven't even entered the house yet, and the government's relief food has arrived! They deserve the fate they suffered!"
When they saw a group of them carrying food, several old men and women suddenly shouted:
"Lord Officer, look at that group of people, they all have food! We don't have anything yet, don't we need to give it to them? Just give us their share!"
"Yes, since they have food, they are no longer victims of the disaster. Why should we give them food?"
If someone takes the lead, others will follow, not to mention that it is a matter of self-interest. Almost instantly, the dozen or so villagers from the villages who have not entered the mountain surrounded the officers, and the voices of not giving food to Xie Yushu and his party became louder and louder!
Most people who bought food felt that it was unfair when they heard that they were not allowed to receive relief food. They themselves were also victims of the disaster, so why should they not be allowed to receive it and go hunting in the mountains by themselves? Food, they risked their lives to get it. Why didn't they put in any effort and deprive themselves of the benefits they should have?
So they all clamored to protest!
In the blink of an eye, the two groups, who were full of joy just now, almost came to blows!
Some yelled at the officials, some yelled at the people who bought the food, and some even took advantage of the chaos to grab the food. After a while, someone was beaten to a bloody head!
Xie Yushu did not expect this situation. Communication was not smooth at this time, and they came back from the trail through the mountains and ridges for convenience. She really did not expect that they would run into the disaster relief officials and have such a big conflict!
Seeing more and more people coming to grab food, Xie Yushu and Qu Xiaodie looked at each other, kicked the people in front of them several times, kicked out the people who came up to them, and drew their swords to stop them between the two groups. Separated people.
It was at this time that several officials came over and whipped the person who was leading the trouble.
"Whoever makes trouble again, don't blame me for my lack of eyesight. It's not your turn to tell the court how to provide disaster relief. If you don't want to take it, go back! Whoever makes trouble again won't get a village!"
After the leading officer finished shouting, he showed his big blade, and no one dared to touch it!
Xie Yushu heard the familiar voice and raised her eyes to see that the yelling official was not just throwing Xie Tianqi's big man Guo Zongqi!
"Brother Guo! It's you! You are very efficient!"
Mr. Guo also noticed Xie Yushu and the others and said with an honest smile.
"Sister, you just came back! Master Han has requisitioned the vehicles and servants from the surrounding towns. Beijing has also sent a group of royal guards, as well as the Han family, and has transferred more than 30 guards to Master Han. Master Han is not lacking. Man, our brothers followed us down to put food out!
By the way, Master Han is now the governor of Tai'an Mansion! Did you hear the news? "
"I heard it. I passed by the county town on the way and saw the announcement!"
The troublemaking man who was whipped was unwilling to accept it. When he saw Xie Yushu chatting with Mr. Guo, he immediately shouted:
"No wonder we are being whipped. It turns out that someone is protecting us, and we didn't know that what we were selling in the city was mountain goods?
Still meat! "
After the man finished speaking, he looked at Xie Yushu and Qu Xiaodie with ill intentions.
The old lady who looked to be in her forties or fifties who was following her also spoke.
"Ouch, this is incredible! The officer is beating someone! The officer is beating someone to death for a little prodigal!
Poor people, we are skinny and hungry, we finally got the food to survive, but as soon as the little prodigal hoof got angry, we gave the food to others!
We honest people have no way to survive~"
Mrs. Diao sang in a cadence, her eyes darting around. When she saw the people around her, she sang with indignation. She became more and more proud, and her voice immediately rose to a higher pitch. She thought to herself that I don't want you, a little bitch, to be ruined. Little bitch, Just keep your eyes open when you're not at home, show your ability by being mean everywhere!
I already have food, but I still want to share my mother’s food!
Look, I insist on dragging you to soak the pig cage today!
Thinking of this, Mrs. Diao took a sharp breath and planned to sing a soprano, but before she could open her mouth, Xie Yushu pulled her neck out by the collar. Qu Xiaodie also turned pale with anger, and the two raised their hands in tacit understanding. It's time to hit him, and it just so happens that the two of them are standing on either side, so it's not very convenient to hit him in the mouth.
However, just as they raised their hands, Xie Baotian, Xie Baoshu, Xie Tianqi, and Liu Xiaodong all came out.
Xie Yushu and Xie Tianqi are just children. If they start a fight with half an old lady, even if they are justified, they can say it or not. This naughty woman is similar to Xie Baotian. She looks a few years younger than him. Xie Baotian is afraid that they will suffer a loss, so he steps forward and says
"Daughter, get out of the way! Tianqi and you two come up behind. Whoever dares to slander my daughter, I can't afford to beat her to death!"
After Xie Baotian finished speaking, he rolled up his sleeves and fired his bow at Mrs. Diao. The big-eared melon seeds screamed loudly!
