PFC How could Chapter 308 not make them extremely excited?
How could Chapter 308 not make them extremely excited?
The secret guards drove up in several horse-drawn carriages and loaded the money house with heavy copper coins, small pieces of silver and glittering silver ingots.
Everything had been arranged, and Chu Zixi and Chu Mengting left the restaurant, stepped lightly into the carriage, and headed towards West Street, the corner forgotten by the imperial city.
West Street, a name with the word "West" in it, is actually a microcosm of the lowest level of the capital. The bumpy roads are like ravines of time, recording countless bitterness and helplessness.
The stench in the air is the most authentic footnote to the hardships of life.
The simple tents and makeshift shelters are where the victims of the snowstorm in the northern city live, but they can hardly withstand the invasion of wind and rain, not to mention the harsh cold winter.
I wonder how these refugees survive this cold winter?
And those dilapidated earthen houses are where the poor people originally lived.
When Chu Zixi and Chu Mengting's carriage stopped in this desolate place, they slowly got off. The scene before them made their hearts sink involuntarily.
Ragged people sat or lay on the roadside, their eyes flashing with a mixture of desire for survival and despair. Chu Mengting gently tugged at Chu Zixi's sleeve, and there was no need to say more about her astonishment and reluctance.
Chu Zixi waved her hand gently, signaling Yu San to take action.
Soon, the people who were originally scattered everywhere were gathered in an orderly manner. They were either confused or curious, and their eyes were focused on Chu Zixi.
"Fellow villagers," Chu Zixi's voice was clear and firm, penetrating the silence of West Street, "I know your life is not easy. Today, I, Chu Zixi, am willing to invest in building a house for you that can protect you from the wind and rain. Anyone who has the strength or knows how to build can sign up to participate. Not only will you receive wages every day, but you will also be provided with food."
As soon as these words were spoken, West Street was instantly in an uproar.
People looked at each other, unable to believe this sudden good news.
A young man, whose clothes were torn but whose eyes were unusually bright, asked boldly: "Is what the girl said true?" These words were not only his question, but also the voice of everyone present.
Seeing this, Chu Zixi smiled warmly and firmly: "It's absolutely true. I, Chu Zixi, never break my promise. Not only that, we will also be responsible for your meals and make sure everyone can eat their fill." This promise, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, instantly illuminated the sky of West Street and warmed everyone's hearts.
Immediately afterwards, Chu Zixi's deployment was swift and orderly.
West Street is backed by mountains and has rich forest resources. She sent her secret guards to organize young and strong men to go to the back mountain to cut down trees as basic materials for building houses.
At the same time, Yu San led another team to the market to purchase bricks, tiles and stones to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
At this moment, West Street is no longer just a corner of the capital, it has become the starting point of hope and change.
Chu Zixi walked along the muddy road, and every step seemed heavy and difficult.
She glanced around, and all she saw were dilapidated walls and overgrown weeds.
The air was filled with a sickening smell of mold and decay, as if time had stopped here.
Chu Zixi couldn't help but frown slightly. Living in such a harsh environment, even if one was originally healthy, it was inevitable to be plagued by diseases. Looking at those pale and tired people, she felt very uncomfortable.
"Someone! Go find the best wine shop in town and buy some strong liquor!" Although Chu Zixi's voice was soft, the determination contained in it could not be ignored.
Not long after, Yu Si came hurriedly with two secret guards, carrying heavy jars of wine on their shoulders.
They made several trips back and forth before they transported all the wine jars here.
Chu Zixi looked at the women in front of her and said, "Everyone, although the new house is about to be built, we must change the current predicament before that. Let us work together and start a big cleanup together!"
After hearing this, the women all looked at each other with puzzled expressions.
However, under Chu Zixi's guidance, they gradually understood her intentions.
So they started cleaning their homes.
First, they carefully cleaned the dust and debris in the room; then, they wiped the dirt on the surface of the furniture with a damp cloth; finally, they wiped every corner of the room, especially the bed, table and chairs, with a cloth soaked in high-concentration alcohol.
After some efforts, the house, although dilapidated, gradually became clean and tidy.
The odor in the air was significantly reduced, replaced by a light aroma of wine. The women felt the comfort brought by the fresh air, and smiles of relief appeared on their faces.
Chu Zixi and Yu Si treated some sick civilians. The imperial doctors and doctors from the imperial city had also treated these civilians before, but the reason why these civilians kept getting sick was mainly due to the environment.
Chu Zixi threw a lot of herbs into the big pot at the side and boiled them. Some of them were for strengthening the body and improving immunity.
When Chu Mengting saw this scene today, she couldn't help but sigh: "Sister Xi, the people here are so pitiful."
Yu Si said in a deep voice: "Princess, the weather is warmer now and the situation is much better. It snowed heavily before and many people died of illness here."
Chu Zixi pursed her lips and said, "After the medicine is boiled, give each of them a bowl to drink."
"Yes"
Chu Zixi secretly walked into the carriage, took out the little remaining food space, filled several carriages, and then walked back.
Chu Mengting hadn't seen her just now, so she asked, "Sister Xi, where were you just now?"
Chu Zixi said: "There is food in the carriage. Let these women who are not sick use the food to cook! Yu Si, go buy some meat and vegetables."
Yu Si acted very quickly and bought the necessary meat and vegetables in no time.
When the women saw the ingredients, their eyes lit up. They immediately became busy and began to prepare the meal enthusiastically. Everyone's face was filled with joyful smiles.
At the same time, the men on the other side were also full of energy.
Chu Zixi specially selected a piece of vacant land as the construction site for the new house and instructed them to lay the foundation.
Just then, the tempting smell of rice wafted over.
Chu Zixi asked her men to deliver the prepared meals to the men who were working, and told them to eat first before continuing to work.
When these men saw the sumptuous meal, their eyes became moist.
They hadn't tasted such delicious food for a long time.
When the imperial court distributed disaster relief supplies before, they could only fill their stomachs with a bowl of thin porridge.
How could they not feel extremely excited to be able to eat such food, even with meat?