For a time, all the refugees from Chu State gradually gathered in the large shed where rice porridge was distributed.
"Look, that's Su Ye in white!"
"I've heard his name before. Is it the Su Ye who was originally the prime minister of Chu State but ended up defecting to Yan State?"
"Yes, that's right, it's him!"
"Didn't the empress issue a fatwa long ago, calling Su Ye a traitor?"
"No, I think Yan's attack on Chu was ordered by this damn Su Ye!"
"Who are you showing this coquettish look now?"
"Betraying one's own motherland will not be a pity for death!"
"Hypocritical villain!"
The refugees still had deep grudges as they looked at Su Ye, who was standing between them and the Yan soldiers.
The old man's experience is just a microcosm of what they have experienced in recent days.
Although the order from the capital is to treat the refugees well.
But it was beyond reach, and Linjiang County was the closest county to Chu State.
The two sides have already forged a deep hatred during the years of war.
An order from the empress or the prime minister cannot improve the attitude of Yan soldiers.
Food and clothing are solved, and more importantly, spiritual satisfaction.
Such bad soldiers of the Yan Kingdom will never allow the refugees to live in the Yan Kingdom with peace of mind.
Su Ye stood in the crowd, facing the comments of the refugees, with a solemn expression.
He doesn't care about the world's evaluation of himself, what he cares about is the root cause behind the evaluation.
As the crowd gathered, Su Ye cleared his throat and said:
"Dear fellow villagers, I am Su Ye, Prime Minister of the State of Yan. I came here today just to understand your living difficulties and help you solve practical problems."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a voice of doubt in the crowd.
"You sound nice, but we can't believe you."
"Your Imperial Court of Yan State keeps saying to help us, but we are still living in dire straits."
"Yes, we would rather believe you, but your actions chill us."
Su Ye was not angry when faced with doubts.
There is no excuse.
Instead, he walked up to the Yan soldier and took the porridge spoon from his hand.
He held the porridge bowl firmly in the hands of the old man who was shivering after being scolded, and poured a full bowl of rice porridge into it.
Su Ye looked into the old man's eyes and said softly:
"Old man, I apologize on behalf of the Yan soldiers. Please use it with caution."
Sensing Su Ye's sincerity, the old man burst into tears and drank the rice porridge in his hand.
Even the young refugee from Chu country next to him who was still thinking of rushing up and beating someone looked at Su Ye's actions.
Also calmed down.
Yan Lingshan saw Su Ye's actions and understood.
They joined the team that distributed supplies and personally distributed food and supplies to the refugees.
Every refugee who comes to collect will be greeted with a kind smile and cordial greetings.
This simple action has no fancy words.
But it restored order and tranquility to the entire straw shed where supplies were distributed.
Those arrogant soldiers of Yan State did not dare to be arrogant and domineering anymore when they saw the prime minister acting like this.
Instead, they all bowed their heads and joined the team to help the refugees and distributed supplies together.
As time goes by, more and more refugees have been properly resettled.
They began to trust Su Ye and Yan Lingshan and were willing to communicate with them.
He poured out the confusion and pain in his heart and told them what he had experienced in the Yan Kingdom.
Su Ye and Yan Lingshan listened patiently and asked the refugees for details from time to time in order to understand the problem more deeply.
They discovered that these refugees were not as miserable as they imagined.
They have their own thoughts and emotions, and they long to be respected and live a stable life.
The root cause of the refugee problem is not just poor life.
More importantly, the refugees were disappointed and dissatisfied with the Yan government.
They originally thought they could find shelter when they came to Yan State, but unexpectedly they fell into another dilemma.
In the days that followed, Su Ye and Yan Lingshan went deep into the refugee villages.
Eat and live with the refugees and learn more about their living conditions.
They discovered that the refugees were not as lazy and greedy as rumored by the outside world.
On the contrary, they were hard-working and kind-hearted people who were forced to leave their homes only because of war and famine.
Su Ye knew that the refugees deserved a better life.
On this day, Su Ye stood in front of the thatched hut and delivered a speech to the gathered refugees.
His voice was firm and powerful, reaching the ears of every refugee, making people unable to help but feel moved.
"Dear fellow citizens, I am Su Ye, Prime Minister of the State of Yan. I hereby promise that the State of Yan will do its best to solve your living problems and provide sufficient food and shelter so that you will no longer endure hunger and cold."
Hearing this, the refugees started talking one after another, some expressed doubts, while others looked expectant.
Su Ye continued:
"At the same time, we will also provide you with jobs so that you can support yourself. If you are willing to join the army to defend your home and country, you will receive generous rewards."
As soon as these words came out, the crowd burst into warm applause.
They have suffered from war for a long time, and now they finally see a glimmer of hope.
The arrival of Su Ye and Yan Lingshan seemed to have brought new vitality to this land.
They not only solved the living problems of the refugees, but also gave them dignity and respect.
The young man from Chu who rushed up to fight with Yan soldiers that day was the first to stand up.
He looked at Su Ye, as if he had seen the most worthy person to follow, and said firmly:
"Prime Minister Su, I am willing to join the army!"
Su Ye looked at him with a satisfied smile on his face and nodded:
"Okay, I am touched by your courage and loyalty. The country of Yan needs passionate young people like you."
Following his words, more people stood up.
They all expressed their willingness to join the army and contribute to the development and stability of Yan State.
Su Ye looked at the enthusiastic and expectant faces in front of him and couldn't help but feel deeply in his heart.
He knew that the power of these refugees would become an important support for the rise of the Yan Kingdom in the days to come.
In the days that followed, Su Ye and Yan Lingshan worked hard to solve the refugee problem.
Su Ye placed Jin Yiwei at the border.
Use strong tactics to create a peaceful and stable living environment for the refugees.
Gradually, the lives of the refugees improved.
Their prejudice and hostility towards the Yan court were gradually resolved with the sincere efforts of Su Ye and Yan Lingshan.
Those Yan soldiers who were once indifferent and even bullied the refugees have now become friendly.
Share the hardships of life with the refugees.
In such an atmosphere, the refugees gradually let down their guard.
Began to actively participate in the construction of Linjiang County.
Reclaiming wasteland and building houses gradually restored life to the originally desolate villages.
Linjiang County's economy is gradually recovering, and people's lives are getting better and better.
Those refugees who once questioned and condemned Su Ye now praise him as the "border savior."
