Return of the Swallow

Qin Yining couldn't help being amused when he saw him so much. It is true that no matter how old a man is, he has a child-like side, and even the calm and thoughtful Pang Xiao can't avoid it.

The team slowly approached Shuinan City, and the sight of entering the destination was even more miserable than in Golden Port.The closer to the old capital of Dayan, the more serious the disaster.

Both Pang Xiao and Qin Yining had lost the thought of chatting, and they looked at the crowded area from the window.

They found that there were no more than ten elderly people among the victims, and there were very few children. Most of the surviving victims were young and middle-aged men, while women accounted for only a small percentage.

In the face of natural disasters, healthy men are more capable of survival than weak women, and old people and children, without the careful care of their families, cannot withstand such famines.

Qin Yining's face was heavy.

When the victims saw Pan Xiao’s rescue team approaching, all their faces were numb. They saw the guards of the palace carrying carriages full of carriages, and the victims stood up, with longing eyes in their eyes.

I don't know who yelled: "It's the prince who is here to provide relief!"

The victims who were still lifeless suddenly seemed to be infused with life, and the city gate where the fleet of water flowed came from.

Pang Xiao got out of the carriage hurriedly, ordered the Jinghuwei to encircle the convoy, walked side by side with Mu Jinghu to the guard of the palace at the outermost periphery of the encircled circle, and said to the surrounding victims, "Dear folks, stay safe, everyone. The king immediately ordered people to set up a porridge shed, and you can eat the hot porridge later!"

Originally, the victims did not believe the rumors in the north. In their impression, the court’s disaster relief had always been procrastinated. Otherwise, for so long, they would rush to the big city from various places. On the way, family members and fellow villagers would starve to death. Guan'er's Ken was so happy, it would not have killed so many people.

Now that Prince Zhongshun was so happy, and the soldiers in armor who came with him were unloading food from the carriage, everyone was excited.

The rumors turned out to be true!

Looking at the food, the victims in the front row could no longer bear it.

Pang Xiao helped the disaster all the way, and he saw a lot of the victims who had been looted.With a wave of his hand, the guards of the palace immediately stepped forward and raised the sword in their hands to keep the people out of the encirclement.

Pang Xiao said loudly: "Don't worry, the king brought enough food, and everyone has food! If someone does not follow the order now, it is delaying the relief time and everyone is looting. Then when can we make the porridge? People from now will help set up stoves and carry food, not to make trouble!"

Those victims who saw the red eyes of the grain were still uncontrollable, but they were afraid of the swords in the hands of the soldiers of the royal palace and did not dare to move.

There were also some people who listened to Pang Xiao's words and gained the upper hand with reason, spontaneously telling people around them to maintain order, and a few young people stood up and asked for help.

Pang Xiao nodded in satisfaction, and his people organized the victims to find a place to build a stove.

Someone led the victims, and the victims who were still able to do some work stepped up to help, and the order outside the city gate would get better.

When Pang Xiao returned to the carriage, Qin Yining was looking out of the car window. When he saw him coming, he gave a thumbs up, which made Pang Xiao couldn't help laughing.

When they arrived at the city gate, Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi led someone to post a notice.Qin Yining was curious, got out of the car to look, only to see a list of "funders" on the notice.

The language was simple and praised the rich businessmen who sold food to Pang Xiao along the way, but they did not say that they sold the food, but "funded" the food.

With another word, even the meaning changed.In the blink of an eye, he became a great benefactor.

Qin Yining looked back at Pang Xiao and couldn't help but said amusedly: "This is the way Mr. Xie came up with?"

"Exactly." Pang Xiao smiled and nodded.

Qin Yining praised: "Mr. Xie is really witty and well-versed in people's hearts. In this way, those merchants who have a name will not take the initiative to contact the prince? The money will not be underpaid, and it will also win a good reputation as a good family." There is another layer that has not been said in public.

This approach will also conceal how much money Pang Xiao has made. If asked, it can be inferred that people funded the food and materials.

Anyway, in front of Li Qitian, no matter how much kindness and loyalty Pang Xiao had, he would be misunderstood, and Luo Zhi would be charged if he didn't have a charge. At the moment, he just needs a statement to stop the long talk.

And this argument can not only distract attention, but also mobilize enthusiasm, why not do it?

As soon as Pang Xiao and his party entered the city, Huzi, who was first sent to buy food, approached with them.

"Master, the grain is coming here. This is the account book." He put a blue cover booklet with both hands.

Pang Xiao didn't even look at it, "Just keep it, don't lose it."

Huzi knew that this was Pang Xiao's trust in him. This account book could be said to be evidence of Pang Xiao's use of the treasure. The total amount of records of food and supplies purchased there was a huge sum.

He nodded grinningly, and carried the account book into his arms. The tiger smiled hippiely, but his eyes were serious, "Don't worry, I won't lose this account book even if I lose my head."

Pang Xiao patted him on the forehead: "Nonsense."

Huzi rubbed his forehead. From the corner of his eyes, he saw the rock candy behind Qin Yining. He smiled even more stupidly. Even the roots of his ears became red, causing the rock candy to blush and bow his head.

Qin Yining couldn't help but look at it, and went forward to follow Pang Xiao to see the local magistrate.

Pang Xiao found a way to raise food and supplies, and the relief work went smoothly. He went all the way to the old capital for relief. The victims were all grateful to Pang Xiao and his reputation among the people of the Prince of Loyalty was the same.

When the relief arrived in the old capital of Dayan, it was the first month of the 9th year of the prosperous period. The convoy came in the snow, and the victims were already greeted along the way before the city gate was approached.

"Prince Zhongshun is here!"

"The prince came to save us with food!"

"Thank you prince, thank you princess!"

"The prince is our benefactor. When the earth dragon turned over, it was the prince who came to rescue us. Now the famine is the prince who will rescue us!"

"You don't know that the princess actually arranged for someone to save people long ago. When the floods started last year, the shopkeepers under the princess had saved many people to her village, and there were people who taught how to cultivate terraces. Or this year We have to die more people!"

"The prince and the princess are really good people!"

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The people talked, and their gratitude was overwhelming. I don’t know who yelled it first. Someone in the crowd soon shouted: "Long live the king! Long live the king!"

This long live sound really shocked the Jinghu guards and counselors who came with them.

Only the emperor can say long live, if this word reaches the capital, Pang Xiao's hat of "conspiracy" will not be removed.

But aside from shock, those who sincerely follow Pang Xiao also feel proud.

This is the master they follow!

He paid a lot, but he also got the love of the people!

These words are from the people's heart, no one will teach them to say.

At this moment, even those of them who have been hungry along the way and have to raise food and grass are already satisfied and feel that everything is worth it.

The counsellors headed by Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi now have mixed feelings.

"Brother Xu, Brother Xie, if I didn't follow the advice of the two, I am afraid I would make a big mistake."

"Exactly, although I am also devoted to the sake of the prince, but in the end, my knowledge is limited, and the decision I made almost made the prince miss a good opportunity. Looking at this scene now, I am really afraid of it."

Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi said "too much reputation, not dare".

Xu Weizhi added: "In fact, everything comes from the heart of the prince. At the beginning of the disaster relief, the prince was dedicated to the people. He decided to take it from the people and use it for the people. If the prince’s heart is not on the people, even if you and I try your best to admonish him, Lord I won't listen."

Xie Yue also nodded and pointed to the sky: "That person is not just an example."

Everyone sighed when they thought of the emperor.

"As an emperor, I can really take care of the lives of the people."

"Along the way, all the food and grass were paid by the prince. The emperor actually gave the eight carts and set a trap for the prince. In the past few months, the prince saved so many people, and the emperor did not respond at all. I didn’t give me any money or food!"

Several counselors were very angry when they thought of what Li Qitian had done.

Xie Yue smiled heartily, pointing to the cheering people on the side of the carriage outside, "Is this the way to grow melons to get melons, to grow beans to get beans?"

Several people laughed loudly when they heard the words.

Qin Yining was wrapped in a big fur collar cloak, holding the already cold hand warmer, listening to the cheers outside, he was also a little worried.

"This is a big city. There must be Li Qitian's eyeliner. Moreover, the prefect in the city has only recently arrived. All we knew have already been convicted for the disaster. I don't know which side he is on. If Shangshu impeaches you It's not good."

Pang Xiao put his arm around Qin Yining's shoulder and patted, and pinched her cold face, "Well, don't worry, I will go out and say a few words, no matter what the people think, my attitude must be clear."

"Exactly." Qin Yining nodded.

Pang Xiao grabbed the big cloak and put it on, and told him to stop outside.

Seeing that the team slowly stopped, the welcoming people stopped the cheers.I saw a stalwart, graceful, and handsome man dressed in a big cloak with a black fur collar got out of the carriage.

Standing in the open space, Pang Xiao arched his hands toward the surroundings: "You folks and elders. How can this king, He De, can bear the wind and snow."

The people cheered upon hearing this.

The people in the old capital still remember the days when they were ruled by the Yuchi clan of the Yan Dynasty, when Prince Zhongshun led troops to fight, and they couldn’t be more panicked. It was because the prince was out of fame. The evil god, it seems that this one can eat human flesh and drink human blood anytime, anywhere.

But after many years, looking back, the prince never slaughtered civilians when the two countries fought.There were also people who survived in Liangcheng and other places to clarify for the prince.There is no basis for saying that he slaughtered the city at every turn. He even resisted the decree in order not to slaughter the city.

When the two countries were at war, Yuchi naturally refused to say good things about the enemy.But the eyes of the people are sharp.He did not slaughter the poor when attacking the city, and even delivered food to relieve the famine after the drought in the old capital.

Later, the earth dragon turned over and it was he and the princess who came to provide relief.

Before the flood, the princess had ordered someone to make preparations in advance, and now it is the princess and the princess who come to provide relief.

It can be said that the name of "Evil embryo" of the Prince of Loyalty many years ago has been gradually erased. Now his name of bravery and good fighting, benevolence and love for the people has been widely spread.

"Everyone." Pang Xiao said in a loud voice: "Everyone, slay the king. This king's relief is also by the order of the emperor. He really can't bear a'long live'. Only the emperor can live with the sky. It can be called long live. Wang Xin led it, and was very moved, but I also ask you to pay attention to your words, and don't run into the power of the emperor."