After being reborn in the Mass Grave, she overturned her predecessor's power

The August sun scorches the earth. The closer you go to Xiangchu, the more lush the grass and trees become, and the clearer the water becomes.

The refugees who had gone through untold hardships to get here drank the sweet stream water, ate wild vegetables, and felt hope in their hearts.

"There's no severe drought here, maybe we can survive."

"I hope that King Xiangchu is as kind as the rumors say."

They were hungry and anxious. If Xiangchu couldn't accommodate them, they would have nowhere to go.

For the elderly, women, children and young children, this is the limit of how far they can go after traveling through mountains and rivers on an empty stomach.

The closer they got to Xiangchu, the brighter their eyes became. Along the way, some wealthy families and kind-hearted innkeepers began to distribute porridge.

"Everyone line up and don't rush. Everyone gets one!"

Although it was just a bowl of thin porridge, it was already a delicious meal for these refugees who had experienced famine, death and hunger.

Some people burst into tears after taking a sip. "There is always a way out. It's a pity that my parents and grandparents didn't make it this far."

People kept crying. Those who had come here were lucky, as almost all of them had experienced the pain of watching their loved ones die without being able to do anything.

The young female boss pointed the way for them and said gently, "Drink this bowl of porridge and keep going along this road. Get to Chucheng before dark, where a doctor will have hot porridge waiting for you."

If you are willing to stay in Hunan and settle down, you will have land and a house, and if you work hard, you will have crops by this time next year."

It was a very calm sentence, but it could soothe their hearts better than any words of comfort.

After drinking the porridge and resting for a while, the refugees supported each other and moved forward. They all fled famine together from the same village.

The summer sunset was particularly beautiful. Someone said excitedly, "We're here. Chu City is just ahead!"

The city walls of Chu City are particularly magnificent in the sunset, revealing an ancient atmosphere that has gone through many vicissitudes of life.

Under the city wall, the atmosphere was bustling with activity but also orderly. Soldiers were maintaining order, there were people distributing porridge, a large pot was boiling herbs, and food and tea were placed on the table.

They approached with an expectant and anxious look on their faces, and the soldier directed them, "Line up here, each person has a bowl of medicine, a bowl of porridge, and a bowl of tea. After you finish, those who feel unwell should go over there for inspection, and then go register."

An old man asked cautiously, "Are you really going to give us land and houses?"

"As long as you register as a resident of Hunan and Chu and settle down here, you will be given two mu of land, regardless of gender, and one house per family. You can also apply for one tael of resettlement allowance. The land will be exempt from taxes for two years, and the rent and resettlement allowance can be paid off within three to five years."

"God has eyes!"

The old man burst into tears. This was already very good for them. As long as they had a land and a home, they could survive.

Seeing that the soldiers spoke kindly, a skinny woman holding a child asked, "Can women also get a house and land? Everyone else in my family died on the way to escape the famine, and only Niuniu and I are left."

"Yes, in Hunan and Chu, women can set up their own households."

The woman cried with joy while holding her child. What she feared most was how an orphan girl and her widow would survive with her child.

Refugees came in waves and were all temporarily resettled according to the procedures.

After registration is completed, soldiers will take them to the assigned villages and help them settle down there.

All the suffering and displacement ends here.

Jiang Xue Ning would bring people out for inspection every day, and she would breathe a sigh of relief when she saw that everything was going on in an orderly manner.

Jiang Li looked at the refugees and said, "This has emptied half of Xiangchu's inventory."

"It's worth it. As long as people are still here, there will be food and silver again."

After examining the situation at the city gate, she took her men to the two villages where the refugees were first resettled.

It was dinner time when she arrived. Smoke was already rising from the village and the aroma of rice was wafting in the air.

The village chief led them to the newly built row of houses, and introduced them as they walked, "The hardworking people have already cleaned up the vegetable fields and planted vegetables, and have also cleaned up their homes. They have begun to reclaim the land and live a normal life."

When the villagers who were chatting and enjoying the cool outside saw them coming, some of them had the courage to greet them and even chat with them for a few minutes.

When we arrived at the resettlement area, every household started cooking.

Hearing that she was coming, many people came out. Some looked at her timidly, and some smiled shyly.

The white-haired old lady said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking us in and giving us a place to stay."

"Now that you have come to Xiangchu, just feel at ease and stay here. It's a beautiful place. I believe you will like it here." She said softly.

A scholar who fled from famine looked at the beautiful mountains and rivers and said, "My hometown is where my heart is at peace. This place that can make us feel at ease is my home."

While fleeing, what they need most is a sense of security and a place to settle down.

Xiangchu gave it to them, so this is their home, their new hometown.

Jiang Xue Ning chatted with them for a while and told them, "If there are any problems that cannot be solved, you can go to the village chief."

Some villagers invited them to dinner, but she smiled and declined, saying, "We need to visit other villages."

Watching them leave, the scholar sighed, "If only nothing had happened to the Gu family back then..."

Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

The old woman said, "Since you have settled down here, you should work hard and pay back the money you owe to the palace as soon as possible."

The common people are usually very simple and honest. They don't understand the struggle for power. They just want to work hard to farm and support their own families.

Jiang Xue Ning visited several villages in succession. The refugees had settled down and were in a stable mood. They had already started to think about what to plant in the fields. Although they were wounded and suffered a lot, they were still working non-stop towards a new life.

On the way back home, Shen Zhaoyan said seriously, "You did a great job, better than many people."

At this moment, he understood why she was missing for those years. Xiangchu would unite as one, like an iron barrel that no one could take down, waiting for her to return.

Because she really treats the people here well and has a kind heart.

She looked up at the setting sun and said, "This is what I should do. After all, I am supported by the people here."

Without these people, the so-called struggle for rights in the country would be nothing but empty talk.

However, those in power, if they stay in power for too long, will forget their roots and what the basic principles of a country are.

Shen Zhaoyan held her hand and said, "The situation of the refugees has basically stabilized. You should have a good rest."

During this month, the entire Hunan and Chu regions received more than 100,000 refugees. According to their estimates, the final number of refugees should be around 200,000.

These refugees settling here will inject new vitality into Hunan and Chu. In addition, after the establishment of the Wanshanghui, various merchants will move in and open up trade routes.

It can be foreseen that Hunan and Chu will usher in a wave of prosperity.

"Once this busy period is over, I will give everyone a day off to rest."

A group of people strolled away in the sunset.