Yipin County Magistrate: Start with invincibility

Chapter 143 The Refugees Rush to Ninghai County

The locust plague broke out in neighboring provinces early, and a large number of refugees appeared, and thousands of people were displaced to Terengganu.

However, these refugees are still lucky, because more refugees starved to death on the way from neighboring provinces.

After passing by many cities, no one was willing to take in these refugees.

The plague of locusts has not only affected one place, but other places have also been affected. Everyone is in danger, so how can they save people?
Some cities closed their doors directly, and some even sent troops to drive them out.

On the side of Dengzhou Mansion, the magistrate was not there, and the dragons had no leader. These refugees did not know what to do for a while, and many of them flocked into the city.

After so many solar eclipses without food, chaos finally broke out, and incidents of robbery and smashing happened from time to time.

On the way back, Lord Zhifu and his party witnessed a lot. Fortunately, they learned that there were many servants around him.

Back at the yamen, the magistrate's troubled face turned into a chrysanthemum.

"Damn it, why did these refugees come to my Dengzhou County?"

"You trash, no other place accepts refugees, how come our Dengzhou capital is broken in by these refugees?"

"I was just softened... but I have been a guest in Ninghai County for a month, and you made the state government office look like this. How do you ask me to explain to the governor?"

The magistrate was furious, and all the people under his command drooped their heads and dared not speak, for fear that the magistrate would find him by name. At this time, keeping silent was a good choice.

"Why don't you talk? Are you all dumb? We usually support you in this house, and when you need your critical time, you don't say a word? Huh?"

"Hurry up and find a way for me! If you can't deal with these refugees, don't blame me for being cruel, and deal with you!"

The prefect put down his words.

Now everyone is in danger, and under the rage, who knows how the magistrate will "handle" it?
If it's just dismissing them, it's fine, I'm afraid that the magistrate will punish them for a crime and behead them directly!
At this time, it is impossible to keep quiet. No matter what you say, you have to come up with a plan.

"My lord, my little man thinks that these refugees are struggling to make a living, and all they want is a bite of food. I don't think it's better for the state government to open warehouses, set up porridge sheds, and give them enough to eat, so there will be no trouble."

A staff member said.

"Grain? How much grain is there in the state capital? Do you know? Thousands of people are raising grain every day. In a few days, the granary will be empty! What a fart!"

The prefect rejected the proposal on the spot.

In fact, the government office of the state government has a free warehouse. This kind of free warehouse is originally used to store food on weekdays and release it for disaster relief in times of disaster.

The design is very good, but it's a pity that the righteous warehouse of the state government office has always been empty. The food in it is paid every year and is empty every year. Where did it go? Of course it was "disposed" by him, the prefect.

In three years, the magistrate of Qing Dynasty received [-] snowflake silver.

No corruption, no bribes, where does the money come from, the food in this warehouse is one source.

But generally speaking, no one who is an official will do such a terrific job, leaving a warehouse without a grain of grain, and immediately catch them blind in a disaster year.

That is to say, the past few years have been smooth, and there has been no problem. The magistrate relaxed his vigilance and sold all the righteous warehouses.

Otherwise, as a small magistrate, the eldest prince can entertain him at the royal level for many days, what is the reason?
"The villain thinks that these refugees, since they are not the people of our Dengzhou Prefecture, why not send troops to drive them out and tell them to go wherever they like. The Dengzhou Prefecture was never set up for them, right?"

Another staff member said.

The magistrate angrily said: "Drive away? Do you want to lose the reputation of this official? These refugees all have mouths and legs. The government doesn't care about them. When they go to other places, they will definitely speak ill of the government!"

"Do you know how important reputation is to this government? If this gets to the ears of political opponents, one day the higher-ups will issue an imperial decree to dismiss this government directly! Is it from our Dengzhou government?"

"Your method is not right! Think again!"

The magistrate patted the table and said viciously.

A group of aides have a problem, this is not enough, that is not good, how can there be a perfect way in the world?I don't have any idea of ​​being a magistrate, I can only embarrass them...

Everyone didn't speak, but they had already scolded the magistrate in their hearts.

At this time, a sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked yamen servant knelt at the door and shouted: "Master Zhifu, the villain has a way, I don't know whether to say it or not..."

"you?"

In ancient times, the hierarchy was strict, and such a humble role as a yamen servant could not be said on this occasion.

But Master Zhifu is in a state of desperation now, how can he manage those things, he said bluntly: "You say, as long as the method works, the government will definitely reward you a lot!"

The yamen servant was overjoyed, bowed three times, and said: "Your Majesty, most places in Dengzhou have suffered disasters and no food this year. It is impossible for the victims of the disaster to go to any place. There is only one place to go."

"Where?"

"Have you forgotten, Ninghai County has not harvested in advance, and has successfully curbed the locust plague. This year's harvest is quite good! We just need to post a notice and arrange for these refugees to go to Ninghai County! The county magistrate of Ninghai County, Qin Feng, is the board The lower level of the state capital, and he has food and money, he should contribute to this matter of refugees!"

The magistrate's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and a row of palms: "That's right, why did I forget about Qin Feng..."

All the way back, he watched the farmers in Ninghai County harvesting grain in the fields. The golden crops looked like golden mountains under the sunlight.

It is perfect to push the refugees to Qin Feng, who is sitting on the golden mountain!
"Master Zhifu can issue an order to ask Qin Feng to accept refugees from all over the world. If he can properly resettle the refugees, it is also due to the reasonable arrangement of Lord Zhifu. If he cannot properly resettle the refugees, resulting in a large number of deaths or riots, he will also contact the prefect. Your Excellency has nothing to do, it's all because of Qin Feng's inhumanity as an official!"

The yamen servant said again.

The magistrate was very happy in his heart, this yamen servant is simply inferior to his talent, he can think of such a good attention, it is really in his heart.

"That's right! This is a good way! Documents, send documents to Ninghai County immediately, and put up notices to publicize the money and food in Ninghai County, so that all the refugees know! Not only the refugees in Dengzhou Prefecture , the refugees around other counties must also be notified!"

"Reward him with 50 taels of silver!" The magistrate looked at the yamen servant, then at the crowd, and cursed: "You trash, you are not as good as a servant!"

(End of this chapter)