"I am afraid that your majesty and your lord's intention during this trip to the south of the Yangtze River is to let me investigate these. How should I deal with these refugees who have not yet arrived?"
"As a female official, young lady can hold a holy order or visit privately in disguise or make a big show of it. However, you still have to be prepared for the worst."
"Of course," Xi Duanhong looked at Xu Zhi beside him, "Are Ting Yu and Ting Xue back?"
"I'm back, waiting not far away."
"Let them both come over."
Xu Zhi cupped his hands and backed away, "Yes"
Xi Duanhong looked into the distance and there was still a steady stream of people walking towards her. Just as she was lost in thought, Ting Yu and Ding Xue arrived.
"Miss."
"How's it going?"
The two looked at each other and said, "Miss Hui, these refugees are fleeing from Li'an."
"Li'an?" Xi Duanhong frowned, "How far is Li'an from here?"
Xu Zhi replied: "Miss, it will take more than two months even if we work hard, they came on foot..."
Could it be that I thought wrong? I thought they were coming from Jiangnan, but unexpectedly they were from Li'an. How could they go to such great lengths to escape from Li'an to here? How could no one take them in after passing through so many places along the way...
Xi Duanhong looked at Xu Zhi decisively and said in a deep voice: "Xu Zhi, hurry up and send this matter back to Kyoto. You must let the adults know."
"yes!"
Ting Yu and Ting Xue followed Xi Duanhong and looked at each other in confusion. Xi Duanhong also noticed that the two of them were in a different state, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Ting Xue said respectfully: "Miss, I know a little bit about medical skills. These people... I'm afraid, I'm afraid they are infected with the disease and may be infected."
"There is no village here, let alone a place to stay. Ting Xue, are you sure these people are infected with the epidemic?"
"Nine times out of ten."
"Inform your lord of this matter as well. Ting Yu asked everyone to be prepared and informed Ji Yu to take these people to Yizhou in batches."
"Yes, miss"
Xu Zhi cupped his hands and said, "Miss, I will set off back to Kyoto immediately."
"Go, we can't delay this matter. Also, bring Zhou Xu from the mansion with you, and be careful on the way."
"yes."
Xi Duanhong turned around and looked at Ting Xue, took out the token from her arms and handed it to Ting Xue, "Ting Xue, take my token oracle and go to the prefect of Yizhou, tell him the pros and cons of this matter, and let him be prepared!"
Ting Xue took the token and said, "It's Miss."
When Xi Duanhong returned to the carriage, he saw Qian Shengxue sitting on the roadside, eating candy cakes and watching Ji Yu and Ting Yu direct.
Xi Duanhong walked over and sat down with a smile, took a piece of pastry and took a bite, "Xue'er:, why don't you stop laughing on the carriage?"
Qian Shengxue shook her head, "I think they are so pitiful, Xi'er, you will help them, right..."
Xi Duanhong remained silent, and his answer was neither no answer nor no answer.
"Xi'er?"
"Don't worry, I will do my best to help them, but before that, Xueer, I have something to miss you."
Qian Shengxue finished the last bite and clapped her hands, "Well, what are you talking about?"
"you……"
Before Xi Duanhong could ask her words, Ting Yu hurriedly came over, "Miss, what's wrong, we don't have enough supplies, and many refugees have started to have fever and symptoms, and most of them are elderly and there is no time to send them. What should I do, miss?" "
It's too late, what should I do... Xi Duanhong forced himself to calm down and think of countermeasures
"In this way, let Ji Yu take those who are able to walk to Yizhou now, and the remaining ones who are seriously ill and cannot walk will directly set up tents on the spot. Prepare first," Xi Duanhong's left thumb kept stroking the red on his index finger. Sheng Sheng said, "As for the doctor's medicinal materials, etc., I will find a way. In addition, I will take Xue'er to Yizhou with me now. I'll leave it to you here."
"yes."
Qian Shengxue tugged at the corner of Xi Duanhong's clothes, "Xi'er, what's wrong?"
"Let's go," Xi Duanhong said, pulling Qian Shengxue to the two horses, "Can Xueer know how to ride a horse?"
"Won't……"
"It's okay, I'll take you," Xi Duanhong carried Qian Shengxue onto the horse, while he untied the hair tie and tied his hair high, very coolly, "Don't be afraid of Xue'er, it's okay."
Without waiting for Qian Shengxue's reaction, Xi Duanhong turned over and got on the horse. The two of them rode the same horse.
Xi Duanhong stepped over Qian Shengxue, pulled the reins and shouted, "Drive!" and headed towards Yizhou.
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From then on, it was only half an hour's journey into Yizhou. Xi Duanhong took Qian Shengxue all the way to the gate of the magistrate.
The two boys guarding the door stopped the two of them, "Who is so bold to break into the prefect's Yamen without permission?!"
Xi Duanhong immediately stepped forward and said: "I just sent someone here to talk to your family about the refugees. This matter cannot be delayed. Please let me go in to see your family to discuss the countermeasures."
The door opened with a creak, and Ting Xue and a middle-aged man came out. When she saw Xi Duanhong, Ting Xue immediately came over to salute, "Miss."
"Is everything made clear?"
"Let me make it clear, Mr. Li has sent people to prepare a place for the refugees."
Xi Duanhong stepped forward and saluted, "Thank you, sir, for your helping hand."
The man politely extended his hand to invite her to talk, "You're welcome, Sir Xi, can you please lend me a moment?"
Xi Duanhong looked at Qian Shengxue worriedly, Master Li smiled knowingly, "Don't worry, Master Xi, I have already prepared the room."
"Good work."
The two came to the hall, and Xi Duanhong looked at the man in front of him who was only in his early thirties and so in his thirties.
"Your Majesty Li Mu, may I ask Master Xi where he met these refugees?"
"Outside the city."
"Does Beijing know about this?"
"Master Li, I have sent someone to report the news to Your Majesty. Now I would like to ask Master Li to lend a helping hand and find the doctor."
Li Mu nodded to indicate that he understood, "Don't worry, Mr. Xi, this is natural."
"By the way, there is one more thing that needs Mr. Li's help. I divided this group of refugees into two groups. Those who are mildly ill and able to walk are here and are on the road at the moment. As for the other group, they are seriously ill and unable to move. , please prepare more supplies and go with me."
Li Mu was greatly impressed by this. A woman with such determination is worthy of being a female official.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xi, I will arrange some manpower to support you right away."
"Thank you, Mr. Li."
