Someone in the crowd yelled, "This rice is wrong, it's all moldy. How can you eat this moldy rice?"
Someone spread out the grain bag in his hand and shouted, "Look, everyone, this rice is indeed moldy. It's just been soaked in vinegar, which masks the smell."
"My bag of rice is not only moldy, but also mixed with sand."
The people were furious, "Not to mention that this rice is mixed with sand, you will get sick if you eat moldy rice."
"Lord County Magistrate, you have to give everyone an explanation."
"It is impossible for the imperial court to distribute moldy rice to the people. Why is the rice moldy when it comes to us and the counties? We must give an explanation."
"Yes, you must give us an explanation, otherwise we are not afraid of being sued to Beijing."
Many people rushed forward to lift the grain bags pushed by the government office, and the crowd crowded around and kept pushing forward.
The people were furious and the scene became a mess for a moment.
Someone stepped forward and opened the grain bag, pouring the rice onto the ground.
"Look, what are these things?"
The moldy rice gave off a strange smell.
Zhou Bi was pushed into a corner by the angry crowd.
I saw bags of grain falling to the ground, and the rice that had been untied fell to the ground.
Upon closer inspection, without exception, the color of these rice was mutated and all of them were bad.
Smelling the sour smell, Zhou Bi was completely stunned at this moment. His mind seemed to have been struck by lightning, and his heart was immediately suspended in the air.
He searched everywhere for Wang Fugui's shadow in the crowd.
The grain was put into the treasury through his hands. What was the problem in the process? Wang Fugui did not have the guts to change the rice.
Another voice in my ear said angrily, "The porridge Miss Li is serving is all made from new rice. Could it be that your government is not as honest as a little girl in doing things?"
Zhou Bi was sweating on his forehead. How did Wang Fugui do this? Could it be that there was something wrong with the rice when it was put into storage?
He subconsciously looked at Sun Fulin, who was beside him with a cold expression, "Master Sun, what is this?"
"A few grains of moldy rice won't kill anyone, so why do you need to be nervous?" Sun Fulin's face was gloomy.
He came all the way from Shangjing to distribute food, and it was a smooth journey.
He and the county were the last stop for him to deliver food. He thought he could easily do business after returning, but unexpectedly something bad happened in the end.
Sun Fulin's face was extremely ugly, and one can imagine his mood at this time, "It's really unlucky. Let's deal with this matter quickly."
Zhou Bi's heart skipped a beat, this Mi must have been manipulated.
If it weren't for their hands and feet, who else could be the one who could?
The answer is self-evident, who else could it be besides the previous imperial envoy.
Eating a small amount of moldy rice has little impact on people, but eating too much can easily cause diseases, especially the elderly and children.
These people with weak resistance simply cannot resist.
On one side are the powerful peaks and dignitaries, on the other are the common people and their inner conscience.
At this moment, Zhou Bi was at war with heaven and man in his heart.
Sun Fulin would not give him any time to think about it.
Seeing that he didn't take action, he said angrily, "Come here, arrest the people who gathered to make trouble."
Zhou Bi hurriedly said, "Wait a minute."
Sun Fulin looked at him deeply and said, "Zhou Bi, you want to go against me."
Zhou Bi's attitude was very low, "My lord, it is not the official who wants to oppose you, but it is related to rice and food for disaster relief. This matter is of great importance. As the official of He County, I should make the decision for the people. I apologize for the rudeness of the official."
Already."
After Zhou Bi finished speaking, he didn't even look at Sun Fulin's face, which turned pale with anger, and said in a loud voice, "Come here, replace the moldy rice with new rice."
Li Si hurriedly summoned several government officials to rush to the county government warehouse to transport grain.
The yamen is always equipped with emergency supplies.
Previously, due to the drought, a lot of money was distributed, leaving a little surplus. Today, we can barely cope with this level.
Zhou Bi appeased the angry people, "Please be patient, everyone. This is actually a misunderstanding. The new rice will arrive soon. Please wait a moment. Those who have already received the moldy rice, don't worry, please register and receive it again when the time comes."
One share. Guarantee that everyone has a share.”
"The County Magistrate is a good official who serves the people. We believe in the County Magistrate. Let's just wait and stop making trouble." A young man in the crowd said.
Bi Zaihe has done a lot of practical things in the county government. He has always been prestigious among the people and is indeed a good official.
The people actually didn't want much, and their thoughts were simple. They heard that there was new rice to receive, and their parents and officials were guarantors.
The noisy scene immediately became much quieter.
Once a person calms down, some things will gradually become clear to him.
Everyone could hear clearly what the imperial envoy said just now.
He was the one who brought the rice and grain, and it was he who wanted to arrest the people. The matter of moldy rice cannot be said to have anything to do with him.
The county magistrate dared to openly defy him, obviously he was unaware of it beforehand.
After figuring out the joints, the common people would not be in trouble again, so they took the initiative to cooperate with the government officials to register.
Li Si transported new rice at the right time, and the government office also started new operations.
This hustle and bustle seemed to have never happened before, and the scene was peaceful.
Some people among them were extremely angry.
"Zhou Bi, you are such a good official." Sun Fulin sneered at him coldly and walked away.
Li Si took a few steps forward and walked to Zhou Bi. Looking at Sun Fulin's leaving figure, he frowned and said, "Sir, I have offended Master Sun. I'm afraid this matter will not be resolved."
Why don't you know Zhou Bi?
He sighed, "At this point, let's take it one step at a time."
There is nothing else I can do, I have done it, there is no point worrying anymore.
You can't give moldy rice to the people. He wouldn't be able to do such a thing even to death.
Zhou Bi thought about what the crowd had said before and knitted his brows, "By the way, you go remind Li Yan and ask her to settle down for me and stop causing trouble."
"If she does it again, I won't be able to protect her."
Zhou Bi felt very tired. Earlier in the crowd, the young man praised him in public for being a good official.
But isn't it just Qin Xiaochun running behind Li Yan?
He wouldn't believe it without Li Yan's involvement.
I don’t know why she found out about Swifty.
Only now did he realize that the little ancestor was not big-hearted, but she just liked to seek death.
Zhou Bi looked at the increasingly darker sky above his head, feeling worried.
There are some people that Li Yan, a little country girl, cannot afford to offend.
I hope Sun Fulin didn't notice her at this moment.
Otherwise, he, a small official the size of a mung bean, would not be able to save her even if he risked his life.
"My Lord County Magistrate, I'm afraid you may have some misunderstandings about Miss Li."
Li Si strongly disagreed with what the adults said, "Miss Li has always been content with herself. In the past few days, she has been either going up the mountain to collect medicine or making medicine in the pharmacy."
“Now I have to give out porridge again, I’m so busy every day, there’s no time for fooling around.
He whispered again, "Miss Li never messes around."
Li Si was a little confused by Zhou Bi's words. Why do you always feel that Miss Li is uneasy?
It is obvious that Ms. Li has been working hard.
Seeing his capable subordinates mention Li Yan with respect and admiration from the bottom of his heart.
Zhou Bi, ".........."
I didn't want to talk for a moment.
He couldn't make sense with these people, they didn't understand.
I really don't understand.
The people around him, not to mention the old lady and his wife, even his subordinates are now bewitched by Li Yan.
No one understands the pain in his heart.
Tired.
Zhou Bi waved to him, not wanting to argue anymore, "Just do as I say and go talk to her."