By evening, Zhao Wuyou and others had raised nearly 50,000 taels of silver.
However, these hungry people could not sleep in the city according to regulations, so Zhao Wuyou had no choice but to accompany these hungry people outside the city.
Along the way, he was surrounded by smart and capable people. These people knew that this act of begging was completely walking on the edge of a knife. Once the powerful people in the city got angry and settled old scores, they would still be the unlucky ones.
The remaining people who followed were all in high spirits and did not take today's behavior to heart at all. They even felt that the big guys in the capital were not scary.
A young man named A Qi walked up to Zhao Wuyou and said with some fear:
"Brother, you said that we people have no power. What if we are retaliated against after you leave? Those people just didn't think of how to deal with us today, but it doesn't mean they won't tomorrow.
This money is completely a hot potato. Brother, even if we can get this money, we may not have the life to spend it. I hope you can give us only one way to survive?"
After being reminded by A Qi, those who were originally in high spirits lost the feeling of excitement just now. They all looked sad and stared at Zhao Wuyou.
Under the attention of everyone, Zhao Wuyou did not speak. It was not that he did not want to offer advice, but he just needed to get the approval of most people. Only when most people agree and everyone has a common goal can he do something.
No matter what time it is, managing people is always the most important thing. Only by working together can we truly achieve success.
Zhao Wuyou also secretly regarded these people as the main members of his modern workshop.
"Young Master Wuyou, please take us with you. As long as we can have enough to eat and not be beaten to death, we will go through fire and water for you no matter what."
"Yes, young master, just help them to the end. If you have any ideas, just say them. We are not smart, but we have the strength. As long as you tell us, we will do it."
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Everyone shouted loudly, as if Zhao Wuyou was their savior.
Zhao Wuyou, who had lowered his head and said nothing, finally stood up at this time. Now it was time to express his thoughts. He looked at everyone with a smile and said:
"I have discovered in front of the capital today that there are more than 30,000 people there, gathered in the open space outside the city, not far from the official road.
As long as you gather together, with your back to the moat, build walls on the left and right, leaving only one exit, and let strong men take turns guarding it, there will be absolutely no problem."
Those hungry people were confused. They had never thought about doing anything big, they just wanted to have a full bowl of food, but now they were following Zhao Wuyou, and they felt like they were going to rebel.
Now that things have come to this, these hungry people have no choice but to follow Zhao Wuyou's suggestion.
That night, everyone burned the midnight oil to fight. The women were responsible for moving their belongings to the moat, while the old, weak, sick and disabled were responsible for providing Zhao Wuyou with the tent to set up.
As for the strong labor force, after having a full meal today, according to Zhao Wuyou's arrangement, wooden stakes were driven around and haystacks were surrounded. Dozens of capable people held wooden sticks and worked in the new hungry people.
Patrol around the area.
Zhao Wuyou stood in the middle of a group of tents, thinking about arranging a place for himself. If he was sleeping in the inn, he might as well sleep here. There were so many people here, and those who wanted to do something to him would not be so blatant.
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With an idea in his mind, Zhao Wuyou just went ahead and arranged his tent in an inconspicuous location. No one would have thought that a man with a great reputation in the capital would actually sleep in a camp for hungry people.
middle.
Dawn!
Everyone finally set up the camp.
The men who had not slept all night finally collapsed to the ground, gasping for air on the ground without energy. However, the children were full of energy and wandered around the camp, carefree. As long as they were not hungry, they could be happy every day.
Happy life.
At this time, A Qi walked up to Zhao Wuyou with great energy, handed him another big meat bun, and said:
"Brother, what should we do now? Should we continue to ask for money from those big investors, or do something else."
Zhao Wuyou declined the steamed buns he offered. He looked at the camp and said:
"Our place is too simple. To be honest, I really want to make something for you. However, you are just refugees who have come to escape famine. If you can live for a while, you have to return to your place of origin and spend your money in the capital.
It's better to take him back to his place of origin.
How about we ask for some more silver today, and then you divide the money into food or other things, and go home overnight to avoid those powerful people from taking revenge on you.
Is this good?"
Returning to his hometown? Aziz has never thought about this. They are just the first batch of people to escape famine, but the flood in their hometown has washed away all the houses and the earth. I am afraid that the river has changed its course now, and even if they go home, they will only be penniless.
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Seeing the prosperity of the capital, A Qi did not want to go home. In the past, he was treated as a child and was accompanied by his family. Now that his parents and brothers are all dead, he has grown up overnight and begins to think about his future.
"Brother, can we not go back? Even if we go back, we will only go back to farm. What's more, our county magistrates are very powerful in collecting grain and tax. If we are busy all year long, the most we can do is just hang around and starve to death. We might as well be in the capital.
It's hard work.
I want to stay in the capital, even if I work as a sweeper for a wealthy family, I don’t want to go back."
Azhi said it was true that he didn't have much affection for his hometown, especially after the death of his parents and family members, and he didn't want to go back to that sad place again.
Although Zhao Wuyou felt a little emotional, he was more happy. Aqi's thoughts coincided with his own, but he didn't know what these people with families thought.
"Aqi, wake up those people and let's discuss it together. As long as they are willing, we will work together. I promise to let you live in the capital and have more money and food every year."
"Really?" A Qi was overjoyed. He couldn't wait for this now.
Zhao Wuyou nodded, smiled and patted his shoulder.
The latter stood up excitedly, and took Zhao Wuyou's words with him to discuss with his fellow villagers' elders and persuade them to stay in the capital to earn a living together.
At noon, the porridge shed arranged by Zhao Wuyou reopened, and the hungry people finally knew that Zhao Wuyou was a man who kept his word, and they had a little more trust in him.
After eating, the hungry people also chose to stay in the capital and not return to their hometowns. Instead of being sucked by that bastard county magistrate, they would rather follow Zhao Wuyou and fight hard in the capital to live a good life.
There were more than 30,000 people, and a total of 20 people were selected, divided according to their fellow villagers and clansmen. Zhao Wuyou also really started his plan and told the 20 people standing in front of him about his plan.
"All the men will continue to go to the homes of powerful people with me to ask for money. According to the regulations of our Fengming Empire, I am an official and can buy land and pay less taxes. I will find a place to buy fields for you later.
Plant first, and then we'll talk about building houses.
We all move forward together, you twenty people must be responsible for those who elected you, you must play this role well, and you cannot abandon your fellow countrymen and compatriots just for your own selfish desires."
Twenty people nodded in agreement, and Zhao Wuyou finally handed over half of his money to A Qi, asking him to buy some furniture and supplies for the old, weak, women and children.
As for the new resettlement site, it will be set up at the foot of the mountain I just purchased. The land there is fertile. Although the transportation is not convenient, there are tens of thousands of people and thousands of labor forces that can be developed. I don't have to worry about transportation problems.
After yesterday's day, Zhao Wuyou's routine had been known to the powerful people in the capital. Fortunately, those people just closed the door and refused to be seen by Zhao Wuyou.
Some people know that it is time for them to spend some money to take care of these hungry people.
The powerful people who were unwilling to pay were arranged by Zhao Wuyou to write the word stingy on the wall, and they constantly organized the hungry people to yell at them and scolded them on the street.
The team of hungry people divided into several groups also gained something. In less than a day, they raised another 20,000 taels of silver.
"Next, we should calm down the mood of those people to prevent them from really blaming us."
Zhao Wuyou led all the hungry people, held banners, and shouted for the dignitaries who donated money, praising their generous attitude.
Suddenly, those people who originally had a poor official reputation also began to change. These people were no longer as disgusted with the team of hungry people led by Zhao Wuyou as before.
However, Zhao Wuyou did not dare to take it lightly. He took the hungry people back to the gathering point, but still arranged an inspection uneasy, for fear that something would go wrong.
Others might let him go, but Zhen Guo Gongfu, Feng Xiao, and these two petty guys may not necessarily. One is resentful of himself, and the other is a miser who regards wealth as his life.
Asking them for money yourself is equivalent to pulling out the dragon's scales.
"Brother, we bought a lot of things with the money, and also bought a lot of seeds. I'm afraid we won't be able to buy much land, right?" Aqi said worriedly.
He has already promised that the fields closer to the capital are not cheap and more reasonable. They are also the land of powerful families. It is difficult to buy them, let alone buy them on a large scale.
"You guys are quite smart. I have already arranged the place where you want to live and the fields. It's just that you still need to take action to clear a way."
"oh?"
"Go to sleep. Tomorrow, I will take you to your new home to have a look. When the frost disappears and spring begins, I will take you to build a house together."
Zhao Wuyou said that, so he took Ban Ban into the tent together, and with the help of Ban Ban's thick fur, he had a rare and peaceful sleep in the tent.
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"Everyone, take a look. The foot of this mountain is where you live. The open land next to it is where everyone farms. However, you cannot use it indiscriminately. You can only farm and live in corresponding places. Other places are different.
The use of.”
He pointed to a piece of land and explained it to the twenty people who came with him. He also made detailed plans for how people in each place would live.
"Sir, this place is not close to the capital. Even if you ride a horse, it will take almost an hour, and the roads are not good. It is more like a wilderness." A lean, dark-faced man said.
"Yes, yes, this place is a bit remote and not in a good place. Isn't it too remote for us to live here? Will this be convenient in the future?"
In front of everyone, Zhao Wuyou didn't say anything. He directly took out a map and pointed at it for those people to see.
"What does this mean? We don't know how to read!" A middle-aged man with a simple appearance said awkwardly. He didn't feel much when he saw the map. It was almost like reading a book from heaven.
Azhi on the side shouted:
"Oh, I understand. This is really a good place. What we thought before was too biased."
"Aqi, don't talk nonsense, this place is so remote, how can it be a good place?" A man who looked very majestic mocked.
However, Aqi bravely explained:
"Uncle, although we have taken a long detour to reach this land, there is a forest on the right. We only need to clear out the trees and open a road to directly connect to the official road.
By then, we will be close to the capital and even closer to the nearby counties, and it only takes less than half an hour to get there."
With that said, Azhi pointed at the map and began to make peace with his elders, while Zhao Wuyou stood aside with a smile. Having a good helper really saved a lot of effort. This chapter has been completed!