The next day, at dawn, Chen Ziyu was taken to the western suburbs from his residence by Zhu Houzhao.
For Shuntian Prefecture, it is simply a blessing to be able to get rid of these hot potatoes, so without any sloppiness, all three thousand refugees have been handed over.
However, according to the prepared statement, these refugees did not know that the people who accepted them were the prince and the consort. They only knew that they were told that they could work hard to earn a living here.
Zhu Houzhao was leading Gu Dayong, Liu Jin, Zhang Yong and the guys from the cod liver oil workshop to give porridge. Wang Cheng, Yang Huan and other Yulin guards were around to maintain order. Fortunately, these refugees were ordinary people who were displaced because of the snowstorm, so There was no commotion among them.
"Let let...let let...let let..."
Chen Ziyu squeezed all the way to the front of the team and came to Zhu Houzhao.
"Next person!"
Zhu Houzhao scooped up a large spoonful of porridge without raising his head and said:
"A bowl of yellow rice porridge and two steamed buns. Everyone has a share. If you don't have enough, don't grab it! Where is your bowl..."
"Your Highness, it's me!"
Chen Ziyu reminded in a low voice!
"Huh? Old Chen, you are here!" Zhu Houzhao's face showed a hint of joy, "Come and help me...my master!"
After saying that, he directly picked up a large wooden spoon and handed it to Chen Ziyu without any explanation.
...
An hour later, every refugee was given steaming hot yellow rice porridge and steamed buns. For these displaced people, this kind of treatment was enough to give them a full meal!
"Thank you, my benefactor, for keeping us full! Thank you, my benefactor!"
I don’t know who took the lead and shouted first!
Immediately afterwards, overwhelming voices of thanks resounded from all directions!
Zhu Houzhao rubbed his hands nervously. Seeing so many people staring at him, he felt a little embarrassed for a moment!
Chen Ziyu pulled Zhu Houzhao's sleeve and motioned for him to say a few words to appease everyone.
After Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment, he took a few steps forward and came to the center.
He raised his arm and pressed down, and the shouting gradually became quieter until it disappeared.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at Chen Ziyu and saw him winking at him. His nervousness instantly improved a lot. This was the first time he had done these things. Seeing these ragged people looking at him gratefully, he felt in his heart A strange feeling arose.
"My surname is Zhu. You can just call me Mr. Zhu. The cod liver oil workshop next to this is a business that Dong Chen and I do together!"
Zhu Houzhao pointed at Chen Ziyu to everyone.
"In addition to this cod liver oil workshop, Mr. Chen and I plan to build several more workshops. Of course, building a workshop requires people, so I decided to give everyone a chance to stay and work in the workshop!"
"Of course, in addition to food and accommodation, the wages are quite good, everyone!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a huge noise broke out from the crowd!
"What? And wages? Not only are the two bosses willing to take us in, but they also arrange work for us. This is it, my benefactor!"
"Master Zhu, Mr. Chen, we are willing to work in the workshop!"
"Two benefactors, accept us!"
"..."
Thousands of people were kneeling on the ground, begging to join the workshop. Chen Ziyu looked at these people silently. Originally, they just wanted to make money and solve the refugee problem. Now he realized that there were so many living people kneeling on the ground and being so kind to him. Thank you, my heart was greatly touched!
Zhu Houzhao turned his face and glanced at Chen Ziyu, then stood on a chair aside and said loudly with excitement:
"Take it, take it all! But the workshop has its own rules. Those who can accept it can stay and officially become a member of the Western Suburbs Workshop. If you can't stand the rules, I will give you dry food and send you home."
As soon as he finished speaking, the shouts started up again.
"Here we have food, shelter and wages! Only fools go home! My benefactor, we are all willing to stay!"
Zhu Houzhao and Chen Ziyu looked at each other and felt reassured!
The next thing will be left to Liu Jingu Dayong, Wang Cheng, Yang Huan, Zhao Si and others.
Three thousand people must be registered according to their original place of origin, surname, clan, etc. Fortunately, Shuntian Mansion has counted these before, and today it also sent a secretary to assist Zhu Houzhao and Chen Ziyu in handling this matter.
Yang Huan and Wang Cheng also selected a group of younger-looking men to build a straw shed. This straw shed will also be a place for everyone to stay in the future.
Although not strong enough, it is enough to protect against wind and rain for a short period of time.
Then the huts were allocated to the nearest residents based on their identities. Those who were originally from the same village were now divided into the same area as much as possible to reduce the sense of strangeness among these people.
All these matters were left to Liu Jin to arrange by Zhu Houzhao and Chen Ziyu.
As the future deputy emperor of the Zhengde Dynasty, there is no doubt about Liu Jin's business ability. Under his command and dispatch, everything is so orderly for the small 3,000 people.
Even Chen Ziyu admires him very much. If you don't have any ability, even if you are given a chance, you won't be able to become a treacherous person!
But Zhu Houzhao, who saw all this in his eyes, was even more confused!
He really didn't understand why Chen Ziyu was so sure that Liu Jin was talented? But he, the master, knows nothing about it?
...
While work was in full swing in the western suburbs workshop, a middle-aged man wearing a flying fish suit knelt on one knee in front of Emperor Hongzhi in the Imperial Palace Nuan Pavilion.
"Mo Bin, how is the situation over there in the western suburbs?"
"Back to Your Majesty, the spies sent by the humble officials came to report that the refugees were grateful to the prince and Duwei Chen, and praised their benefactor!"
Mou Bin lowered his head, unable to see any changes in expression on his face.
"There's no trouble, right?"
"Your Majesty, there is nothing unusual at the moment. Zhanshi Mansion's Yulin Guards and Shuntian Mansion sent a team of government officials to maintain order at the scene."
"Continue to send people to monitor and prevent any trouble. If anything happens, report it to me immediately!"
Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said softly, then waved his hand.
Mou Bin stood up respectfully and walked back out of the Nuan Pavilion.
After Mu Bin left, Emperor Hongzhi looked at Xiao Jing and said, "Xiao Banban, send extra manpower to the western suburbs workshop to protect the safety of the prince and Ziyu!"
"In addition, it was decreed that the Western Suburbs Guards should be set up, with Ziyu serving as the Western Suburban Guards. As for the candidates, if the Yulin Guards of Zhan Shifu are willing to go, then let them go. If they are not willing, then they can be selected from other guards. Send people over!"
"Your Majesty, I understand!"
