Chapter 23: This is awesome! The big business starts now
Unexpectedly, Jiang Chen handed the thing in his hand to Li Jiadong without any care.
His face was full of indifference.
"There must be a reason why I asked you to hold it."
"Hurry up and do what I tell you to do."
"If you do well, you will always serve in my house from now on."
"If you can't even do this, you'll just have to continue wandering with your daughter!"
Li Jiadong heard the threat from Jiang Chen.
I immediately became very alert.
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely get this done."
Having said that, he carefully put away the things Jiang Chen had given him.
It's just a matter of taking care of the house and recruiting thugs.
It's not difficult for him.
Besides, this is the world we live in nowadays.
If you give someone food, he will go with you, let alone money?
Seeing him like this, Jiang Chen nodded.
"As long as you have confidence."
After saying that, he closed the curtain.
The carriage started moving and the driver drove the horse out of the city.
The disaster relief site is right there.
The emperor personally selected the site in order to maintain order in the city.
The person responsible for purchasing food for disaster relief this time was Jiang Haiping.
For Jiang Chen, this General Jiang is already an old acquaintance.
Watching the carriage gradually drive away.
Li Yingge couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Pulled Li Jiadong's sleeve.
She said in surprise.
"Why is the official so carefree that he even gave us !?"
There was also a complex look in Li Jiadong's eyes.
"This gentleman is so free and easy despite being in a high position."
"He is truly a rare person!"
"Besides, it's only the second time we've met, and yet Your Excellency has shown such trust in us."
"It's either a favor or an order."
"We must remember this gentleman's kindness!"
See Li Jiadong's expression.
Li Yingge nodded involuntarily.
"Got it, Dad."
The time it takes to burn an incense stick.
Jiang Chen took a carriage to the outside of the city.
I heard the news that the imperial court was releasing grain to provide disaster relief.
All of a sudden, all the victims in the imperial city ran out of the city.
The streets are unusually clean.
When Jiang Chen arrived, Jiang Haiping was already waiting with food.
Seeing his carriage, Jiang Haiping immediately went to meet him.
"Master Jiang!"
"You 're keeping me waiting."
"Now that the food has been purchased, shall we distribute it now?"
I noticed that Jiang Haiping's way of addressing me had changed.
Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel very happy.
Damn, I finally get rid of the title of father-in-law.
Standing outside the city, I saw a crowd of people around me.
Jiang Chen frowned.
"If we just distribute food and fodder, will each person only get a few grains of rice?"
Jiang Haiping looked at the people around him.
A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.
So many people.
However, only three cartloads of food were brought in.
Not to mention dividing it, it wouldn’t even be enough to cook porridge.
At that moment, he said to Jiang Chen.
"Father-in-law."
"The money and food provided by the emperor for disaster relief is limited."
"If you want to last a month, the daily ration must be less."
"Only a steady stream of water can go a long way."
Jiang Chen flicked his whisk.
He looked at Jiang Haiping and said with admiration.
"Great minds think alike. General think alike!"
"General Jiang has really taken great pains to help these disaster victims live longer!"
Jiang Haiping heard Jiang Chen's flattery.
For a moment, I burst into laughter.
"Lord Jiang has a keen eye for talent, which really touches me!"
Jiang Chen smiled.
"In that case, let's set up a few iron pots."
"More water, less rice."
"Only one bowl per person."
"Then everyone's food problem has been solved!"
There was an expression of admiration on Jiang Haiping's surface.
Facing Jiang Chen.
"As expected of you, Lord Jiang!"
"It's really impressive that you can think of eating something like this!"
"I'll do it right away!"
After saying that, he led his men and brought a large iron pot from somewhere.
Hastily put on the shelf.
Following Jiang Chen's instructions, less rice and more water.
In this way, it will be the same as not eating anything.
My stomach is rumbling with rice soup.
Not hungry at all.
And the victims saw what the court was doing.
I am really angry but dare not speak out.
Pay that much tax on time every year.
Now that we are in trouble, the court has not taken us seriously at all.
This rice soup tastes bitter in your mouth but in your heart!
Jiang Chen naturally knew what the victims were thinking.
But although he is an official.
But there is no way.
After all, the one who has the final say is the dog emperor.
Distributing rice soup was the best solution he could think of.
An iron pot.
It lasted from noon to evening.
Almost everyone received a bowl of rice soup.
Although it’s not enough to eat, it’s at least warmer in this winter.
at this time.
Jiang Chen suddenly saw a lame man running around in the crowd with a cane.
Different from when we met this morning.
After washing up, Li Jiadong looked much more capable.
In order to distinguish himself, he even changed into new clothes.
After most of this, I don't look like a refugee at all.
Like a housekeeper of a wealthy family.
He only picked the strong young men who were sitting on the ground.
I asked one by one, and there were already a few people behind me.
Soon, his actions attracted the attention of the officers and soldiers.
A group of soldiers came forward with swords in hand.
He said coldly.
"Stop, what do you do?"
Li Jiadong looked a little flustered.
Then he quickly calmed down.
"Sir, I heard that my hometown was also affected by the flood."
“So I came to look for fellow countrymen.”
“It’s not easy when you’re out there, among your neighbors.”
"If you can help, please help."
As he spoke, he took out some copper coins from his pocket and distributed them to the officers and soldiers surrounding him one by one.
Seeing this, the officers and soldiers withdrew their weapons.
But still said coldly.
"Alright, alright, I can't even protect myself, why would I care about my fellow villagers!"
"Go back quickly!"
Li Jiadong immediately nodded and agreed.
But when he left, he still took a few young and strong men with him.
Jiang Haiping had been standing next to Jiang Chen and saw him looking at that place.
Then he whispered.
"Sir, do you know that man?"
Jiang Chen nodded.
He was very satisfied with Li Jiadong's performance just now.
Although it is risky to find thugs among the disaster victims.
But the cost is the lowest.
Such behavior can be said to be carefully calculated.
"I know that person. Please, General Jiang, send your men to invite him over to me."
Jiang Haiping heard Jiang Chen's instructions.
I agreed immediately.
Soon, Li Jiadong and several strong men were brought in front of Jiang Chen.
When he saw Jiang Chen, his originally nervous expression suddenly relaxed.
Holding on to the crutches, Li Jiadong looked at Jiang Chen.
"grown ups!"
Jiang Chen nodded.
“You did a good job.”
"But I'm curious, how did you get out?"
Li Jiadong was stunned and glanced at Jiang Haiping as if he had some concerns.
But seeing Jiang Chen's soothing expression.
He answered truthfully.
"Sir, ordinary people may not be able to leave the imperial city."
"But as long as you mingle among the refugees, you can come and go freely."
"That's why, every time I go in and out, I will pay them with a bite of steamed bread to let them accompany me in and out!"
