Being hungry and full means that the government failed to take good care of them.
If this is spread back to the palace, what's the point?
"Empress, actually..."
Seeing that these official wives were about to interrupt, Xue Baoyun turned around and said calmly: "I didn't ask you!"
"It's... I'm a talkative concubine!" The woman who spoke accused her repeatedly.
Xue Baoyun then turned around and said to the Xu family's wife with a smile: "Go on..."
Then, the Xu family's daughter-in-law continued talking.
Before Xue Baoyun came, the wives of the officials had given lessons to the Xu family's daughter-in-law, but now that she was nervous, the latter had forgotten all about it, so everything could only be told truthfully.
Listening to Xu's daughter-in-law's story, Xue Baoyun was extremely shocked.
She never expected that this family lived in a poor house and had poor clothes, but she didn't know that their food was also so "poor".
While listening, Xue Baojun was not idle. Accompanied by Yu Zhu and others, he came to the Xu family's kitchen.
The environment in the kitchen was extremely poor and there was a strange smell, but Xue Baojun resisted the urge to escape.
"Take off the lid!"
Hearing this, Yuzhu winked at the maid on the side, who immediately opened the lid of the pot on the stove.
There are white flour steamed buns in the pot.
At this time, Xu’s daughter-in-law said: “Your Majesty... this was sent by the government yesterday!”
Hearing this, Xue Baojun turned around and asked: "Did you send it yesterday? I remember that the government's New Year condolences should have been sent out before the year, so why were they sent yesterday?"
This can only mean that either the errands were not completed years ago, or the government officials made temporary remedies to cope with today's condolences.
It seems that this condolences means nothing to me... Xue Baoyun said secretly.
Faced with her questioning, all the officials and wives at the kitchen door were extremely embarrassed.
The Xu family has many children and little labor force. Even if they receive pensions, their lives will be very poor. There is no way around it.
In normal times, this family would not be able to survive at all, but now they are actually doing pretty well.
But the princess was coming to express condolences, and the government officials wanted to show peace, so they made some temporary "modifications", but it was difficult to say these things clearly.
Xue Baoyun also knew that it would be boring to clarify these things, so he didn't ask any more questions at the moment.
Next, she looked at the rice jar and other situations in the Xu family.
Even though the situation had been "modified", it still frightened Xue Baoyun and even made her feel despair.
Only then did she truly understand that there were two worlds inside and outside the palace's high walls.
In order to see it more clearly, after visiting the Xu family, Xue Baoyun also went to the next door family, which refreshed her knowledge again.
It turns out that the life of ordinary people is so difficult and difficult... When Xue Baoyun got on the carriage, this was all she thought about.
Xue Baoyun could not imagine how much endurance it would take to live such a lifeless life. She felt that she would not be able to survive anyway.
It is indeed difficult for people who have lived in ivory towers since childhood to imagine the lives of ordinary people, so it is not surprising that the joke "Why not eat minced meat" appears in history.
When Xue Baoyun was feeling sentimental, Zhao Yanxun had finished reviewing the army in Yanfeng County in the north of Longyou.
In the battle a year ago, the Yanfeng County garrison resisted tenaciously and blocked the attack of two guards of the Forbidden Army, which made the royal family re-recognize the combat effectiveness of the guards.
Years ago, the Privy Council had commended the Yanfeng County garrison, and Zhao Yanxun's personal presence this time was a great recognition of them.
At the end of the review, when Zhao Yanxun was about to leave the school grounds, shouts of "Long live" could be heard one after another.
Being recognized by him is a great honor for all Yanfeng soldiers.
Accompanied by a group of civil and military officials, Zhao Yanxun passed in front of the soldiers in formation, and he kept waving in the face of the shouts.
His prestige was unparalleled, so every time he waved his hand, he was met with huge noise from the scene.
The atmosphere at the scene was warm. Zhao Yanxun smiled and said to the accompanying officials: "The Yanfeng County garrison is full of energy and energy. Mashan... you are really good at being a Qianhu!"
Ma Shan, who was following behind, hurriedly stepped forward, hooked his waist and reported: "Your Majesty approves... Your Majesty..."
Mashanna, who was born as a butcher, could imagine that he would be praised by Zhao Yanxun in person, so at this moment, he didn't know how to reply to the compliment.
Looking at Mashan's incoherent speech, Zhao Yanxun said with a smile: "Okay, if you have merit, you have merit, and if you lead the troops well, you are good. The second phase of the Martial Arts Hall will start in a while, and I will let you be a professor!"
This sentence surprised everyone present, but it makes sense after thinking about it.
The first phase of the Wushu Lecture Hall has begun. In addition to officials from the Privy Council serving as professors, there are also commanders and Qianhu selected from various guards and military departments to teach.
Ma Shan was extremely embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty... I was giving lectures at that time!"
Continuing to walk forward, Zhao Yanxun said: "Don't be so humble!"
At this time, Fang Tong, the commander of the Tianjin Guard, reminded: "Your Majesty is very important to me, why don't you quickly thank your Majesty?"
"I thank you, Your Majesty!"
Next, Zhao Yanxun said nothing more.
Soon, Zhao Yanxun left the school grounds, followed by the other officials. Mashan wanted to arrange for his subordinates, so he stayed.
"Brother, you have fallen into the eyes of the prince and have a bright future... Congratulations!"
Hearing this, Ma Shan turned around and said: "Brother, I didn't expect this. As the old saying goes... I am a blessing in disguise!"
Meng Hai nodded and reminded: "Today's glory is the achievement of the past. Don't be too complacent in the future, or be careful of stumbles!"
Only brothers with a truly good relationship would say this to Mashan at this time.
Mashan nodded and replied: "We were just a butcher selling meat. The prince respects me and promotes me, but I won't float to the sky. Brother, don't worry!"
Mashan said these words, which proved that he thought clearly, which made Meng Hai feel relieved.
On the other hand, after leaving the school grounds, these people went to the county government office to fully understand the post-war recovery situation in Yanfeng County.
After a great battle, many people were killed and injured in Yanfeng County. Zhao Yanxun must personally take care of the resettlement and compensation of these people.
Today he has a full schedule of tasks for himself. After understanding the situation of the people, he has to go to the grassroots level to see for himself.
Although the officials did not dare to cause trouble, he had to see the matter in person before he could rest assured.
Of course, going deep into the people in this way can also spread the reputation of King Yong and enhance the cohesion of Longyou's army and people.
When the sun set in the west, Zhao Yanxun finished everything in Yanfeng County, but this did not mean that his mission was over.
Leaving Yuanyang this time, he went all the way from Liaoping to Tianjin, and then he had to go to the front line of Beidi County.
In order to save time, Zhao Yanxun will continue on his way today. Tonight he will stop at the dock in Changyou County to take a look at the situation at the dock.
Zhao Yanxun hurried on his way, accompanied by thirty palace guards, led by General Banner Hu Dabiao.
Before leaving Yanfeng, Zhao Yanxun solemnly warned: "You must pay more attention to the recovery after the war, and you must not let the people bleed and shed tears!"
Liu Jinghui, the prefect of Tianjin, stepped forward and replied: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will go all out to resettle the suffering soldiers and civilians!"
Nodding, Zhao Yanxun said: "As an official and as a human being, I am trustworthy. Don't let me betray my trust!"