"What? In the name of the emperor, you promised to build merit monuments for those merchants?" After Zhang San came back that night, he told Xu Changliang and Yu Mingsheng about today's banquet, and they both exclaimed at the same time.
"What? They have already promised to do their best. With their help, we will be able to rescue more victims, isn't it?" Zhang San saw the two of them so surprised and said with a smile.
"You! You can still laugh. Although your intention is good, you made such a promise without the emperor's permission. You... alas!"
Xu Changliang wanted to accuse Zhang San, but he didn't know what to say. Today when he was outside the city, he saw more victims pouring outside Xuzhou City. He saw that the victims who were later affected did not receive food.
, that kind of desperate look made Xu Changliang's eyes bloodshot, and a feeling of powerlessness came over him instantly.
"It's okay. If something goes wrong, I will be responsible. You are not involved in this matter anyway, so don't worry." Zhang San said.
"What do you mean we didn't participate? We are both prosperous and deprived. County uncle Zhang is also thinking about the people. How can you be asked to shoulder the responsibility alone? When the time comes, I will sign with you to request the emperor to agree to this matter." Xu Changliang listened to Zhang.
San said so and replied quickly.
"And I, at this time, must take unconventional measures, otherwise when winter comes, Xuzhou will really stage a tragedy of starvation and death everywhere." Yu Mingsheng also said with emotion.
"Thank you both very much, but you don't have to worry so much. I think the emperor will support this matter." Zhang San saw that although the two people said this, their worries were clear.
"In addition, tomorrow I am going to find money for the governor to hold temple fairs, rallies, cultural and entertainment activities, etc. in Xuzhou City and various places to continue to attract victims and prosper the economy. Now the whole of Xuzhou is like a pool of stagnant water, which is not conducive to social and economic development." Zhang San and the two agreed in advance.
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"This? There are refugees everywhere right now. If we do this, will it cause criticism?" Yu Mingsheng asked uncertainly.
"Yeah, besides, who still has the heart to go to temple fairs, watch operas and listen to music now?" Xu Changliang was not very optimistic about Zhang San's move.
"I will personally operate this at that time. Don't worry. As long as we purchase these, we will ensure that someone comes. In addition, I will also have people go to the state capital to promote and attract businessmen from other places. We must not only find ways to resume agricultural production, but also
If we want to restore Xuzhou's commercial economy, the prosperity of business will definitely better promote people's livelihood." Zhang San said to the two of them.
"Then this matter is entirely up to Uncle Zhang. If you need our help, just give us your orders." Yu Mingsheng heard what Zhang San said made sense. Although he didn't understand some of the words he used, he still knew the general idea.
, this also made Yu Mingsheng admire Zhang San from the bottom of his heart.
It really makes sense for the emperor to reuse this person.
"I don't know much about this, but I also listen to County Uncle Zhang. I hope we can help the victims here return to normal life as soon as possible." Xu Changliang sighed.
"Okay, Yushi Xu will have to worry about the resettlement of the victims outside the city. I hope Yushi Xu can supervise those people to do the resettlement measures I mentioned. Now that there are too many victims, we must prevent secondary epidemics.
, do a good job in environmental sanitation and disinfection," Zhang San said.
"Don't worry about this. I have joined the army with the Xuzhou Recorder and will inspect the sanitation work in the places where victims gather every day. Dr. Wei has tried these suggestions you originally proposed in Bianzhou, Henan, and the results are impressive and impressive.
"Xu Changliang replied.
"Messenger Yu, how is the progress over there?" Zhang San asked.
"I and my people have discovered many places where water wells can be dug again, and we have also sent people to sort out the river channels. However, we lack manpower and the progress is slow."
"I told the merchants about this today, and I think tomorrow they will find money to submit to the governor for approval. At that time, you can use their human and financial resources to do this, and those who need labor must give priority to the victims." Zhang San said.
"Okay, I'll go to the government office tomorrow and wait. I have to say that Uncle Zhang's skills are really amazing. It's better than asking those merchants for money directly, and it also makes them work harder." Yu Mingsheng praised.
"Envoy Yu is very grateful. You should rest early. Tomorrow will be another hard battle." Zhang San said to the two of them.
That night, Zhang San carefully sorted out his actions to see if there was anything he had missed. Then he called Zhang Fu and asked, "Did you find anything when you went out of the city?"
"Going back to Sir Alex, I found that I didn't find anything. I just don't know what happened. It seems that these victims are flocking to Xuzhou City with a purpose. Normally speaking, those victims who are far away from Xuzhou will definitely be moved to the nearby state capital first.
How can you sacrifice the near for the far?"
Hearing what Zhang Fu said, Zhang San also felt curious. Although he had never experienced a disaster like this, human instinct must be to let them go to the place where they thought they had the best chance of survival. Now Xuzhou can be said to be thousands of miles away, and they actually
If you are rushing here, there must be someone behind you who is adding fuel to the fire.
I don't care about that, I can only do my best and obey fate.
"Erwazi and the others should be here tomorrow, right?" Zhang San asked.
"Calculating the distance, I should be able to come back tomorrow." Zhang Fu replied.
"I hope they can bring some good news." Zhang San sighed.
When the next day came, the three of them were busy again. Zhang San asked Wang Sima to accompany him to check various towns in Xuzhou, dig deep into the local literary styles and customs of Xuzhou, and prepare for the next temple fair.
"This Liao Cao is good and delicious! I think this area would be good if planned as a food stall." Zhang San and Wang Sima were sitting in a Liao Cao shop on the roadside, drinking Liao Cao. Zhang San saw a large open space in front of them.
Said to Wang Sima.
"Uncle Zhang County, I don't know if I should say something to my subordinates. There are disasters outside. It's not good for us to do this, okay?" Wang Sima had been eating, drinking and having fun with Zhang San for most of the day today. At this time, he finally couldn't bear it anymore.
asked.
"Haha, I am very pleased that Wang Sima is devoted to the people. Are you trying to say that if we are eating, drinking, having fun and wandering around like this, we don't care about the lives of the victims?" Zhang San said with a smile.
"I don't dare to lower my rank. Does Mr. Zhang have any deep meaning in this move?" Wang Sima asked.
So Zhang San told Wang Lijian what he had said to Xu Changliang and Yu Mingsheng last night. Wang Sima was stunned for a while. Although Wang Sima could not hear anything about market economy, business development and employment promotion, etc.
I don’t quite understand it, but I still understand the theme.
"I apologize to County Uncle Zhang for what I just said. Whatever you say next, I will do as you say." Wang Sima bowed to Zhang San and apologized.
"Wang Sima, you don't have to be like this. It's a good thing that you think about the people. What's wrong with it? Let's go, let's take a closer look." Zhang San took out a few coins and put them on the table, and then continued to wander around with Wang Sima.
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Next, Wang Sima became active and took the initiative to tell Zhang San about the customs and culture of Xuzhou, the development history of various market towns, etc.
"Wang Sima, Xuzhou has a profound cultural heritage. We need to explore it vigorously. I have other things to do later, so you will be troubled. I will find some landlords and gentry to hold various theatrical performances, temple fairs, etc. The purpose is only one, it must be
We need to attract people, and we should also open stalls in places where conditions permit, support some capable and skilled victims in self-rescue, and try our best to help as many victims as possible."
At the end of the day, Zhang San had a full belly and gave instructions to Wang Sima before returning to the inn.
"Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, I will definitely handle the matter according to what you said today." Wang Sima replied.
After saying goodbye to Wang Sima, Zhang San returned to the inn. Erwazi and Genzi had returned and brought Zhang San good news.
