Outside Tongqing Temple, there is a huge open space that was specially cleared.
"Does this really make sense?"
Going up the mountain again after a long absence, Pei Hong saw Pei Wende busy in the open space at a glance.
The makeshift stove burned with fierce flames, and a few smoke drifted in the huge open space, exuding the fragrance of cooked rice porridge.
"This is not a question of whether it makes sense, but a question of whether you are willing or not."
Pei Wende continued to add fire to the stove without raising his head. While being careful not to boil the rice porridge, he continued to add some herbs that could help the stomach and intestines digest.
Because most of the refugees are frail and hungry, the days of being hungry and full have already caused gastrointestinal problems for them.
Only these rice porridges with special medicinal materials can recuperate their bodies, which have long been exhausted.
In fact, this is also the reason why Pei Wende cooked the porridge himself.
After all, Tongqing Temple is not as good as Ningxiang. There is no old wizard here who is proficient in witch doctors to help him. He can only adjust the heat and dosage of the porridge himself.
"Then you know that your pot of porridge is more valuable than the same abalone."
"Is it really worth using it on those refugees who may not be able to survive tomorrow?"
Pei Hong's words are not exaggerated at all.
Leaving aside whether those precious medicinal materials can be bought with money, ordinary people cannot afford to hire a doctor who can prepare medicines and meals.
Moreover, after seeing Pei Wende exorcise corpse poison with his own eyes, Pei Hong knew very well that his brother's medical skills were definitely not comparable to those of ordinary doctors.
"Money is an external possession, and nothing is more valuable than a human life."
Only then did Pei Wende have time to look up at Pei Hong, but his tone did not change much at all.
Pei Wende knows that his views are not in line with this era. Even in the 21st century, there will not be many people who truly agree with this view.
But Pei Wende truly felt that life was priceless and could not be measured by any material conditions.
Because in Pei Wende's eyes, each of those refugees is unique. They have their own ideas, families and desire to survive.
Once they lose their lives, even if Pei Wende cooks ten more pots of precious medicinal porridge, they will never be able to save them.
"you……"
Pei Hong wanted to scold Pei Wende for his pedantic idea.
He really believed that there was no need to spend too much energy on the refugees who were destined to be unrescued.
Pei Wende was able to cook a meal of medicinal porridge for them today, which could indeed extend their lives.
What about tomorrow?
What about the day after tomorrow?
What about one month later?
As long as the root cause of this famine is not solved, Bui Wende's efforts are destined to be in vain.
"You went up the mountain alone this time, didn't you come to quarrel with me?"
Seeing through Pei Hong's thoughts at a glance, Pei Wende asked directly without giving the other party a chance to speak.
"of course not."
Pei Hong opened his mouth hesitantly, but after all, Pei Hong did not interfere too much with Pei Wende's decision.
Anyway, Pei Wende has this stubborn temper, and he will get used to it after being exposed to Pei Hong more.
Moreover, Pei Wende's act of squandering natural resources must be supported by two wealthy bosses, Zou Qiwu and Pei Hui. No matter how much he opposes, it will definitely not have much effect.
As for Pei Hong, deep down in his heart, does he also expect that Pei Wende's approach can create a "miracle"?
I'm afraid even he himself doesn't know it very well.
The competition for fame and fortune in the officialdom has long since made Pei Hong lose his original innocence.
"Do you remember your previous promise?"
As soon as Pei Hong said this, Pei Wende finally stopped staring at the rice porridge on the stove and answered in a complicated tone that even he himself didn't understand.
"Of course you remember. Since I promised you, I will naturally keep my promise."
When he went to Ningxiang County to deal with the haunting incident, in order to allow Pei Hong to accept the refugees along the way, Pei Wende promised to follow him to Changsha County to recognize his relatives after completing the disaster relief.
However, because Pei Hong had been busy dealing with county government affairs, he never formally asked Pei Wende to recognize his relatives.
"Now the time has come..."
With a slight sigh, Pei Hong said softly, not knowing whether it was melancholy or joy.
"From today on, I am no longer the governor of Ningxiang County."
Hearing this, Pei Wende's eyes widened in surprise, and his tone became a little astonished.
"You were dismissed?"
"Is it because of the measures I took to let you accept those refugees?"
Pei Wende knew that his previous insistent actions would have a big impact on Pei Hong, but he never expected that his move would actually cause the other party to resign.
"You are half right!"
Smiling and shaking his head, Pei Hong suddenly felt that his stubborn brother seemed a little cute.
At least the other party's concern and worry at this moment were real, which made Pei Hong, who originally thought Pei Wende was too naive, feel a sincere warmth.
"To be precise, my transfer is considered a promotion."
"At that time, there was civil strife in the court and major forces were vying for power. There were signs that my father would rise again..."
"It just happened that someone in the government recommended my move to take in the victims this time, so they called me back specifically, most likely to give me a reward."
After listening to Pei Hong's words, Pei Wende felt relieved.
If Pei Hong loses his official position due to his own insistence, Pei Wende feels that he will probably feel guilty and uneasy for the rest of his life.
"So you plan to take me back with you?"
"What about...the second sister? Will she go back with you too?"
After hesitating for a moment, Pei Wende decided to use the word "Second Sister" to address Pei Hui.
Pei Wende did not forget that Pei Hui rushed to Ningxiang as soon as he learned that he was doing disaster relief in Ningxiang County and gave him great support.
Compared with his compatriot Pei Hong, Pei Wende obviously has a stronger sense of identification with Pei Hui.
"She?"
"After you left Ningxiang, she went back first."
Speaking of this, Pei Hong also looked helpless.
She was obviously the elder brother who watched her sister grow up, but she ended up getting closer to Pei Wende, her younger brother who had left home since childhood.
Sometimes Pei Hong wonders if he, the eldest brother, has hugged the wrong person?
Brothers and sisters from the same mother, the difference in treatment is too obvious, right?
"She has gone back first?"
He didn't expect Pei Hui to go home decisively after he left. Pei Wende didn't know how to complain for a moment.
In the end, Pei Wende could only conclude that it seemed that even within the Pei family, Pei Hong, who was obsessed with official career and highly addicted to officialdom, was not well received?
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