Chapter 162 Kong Xiaoxiao sent a letter to Beijing
Chapter 162 Kong Xiaoxiao sent a letter to Beijing
Kong Xiaoxiao tossed and turned in sleep, thinking about the many people who died today. She was afraid that it would take some time for the ghost catcher to collect all the souls. So she flew on her sword, circled around Beihai County, and rescued the ghosts who died in the natural disaster.
This job was really hard. When she flew back on her sword, she was so tired that she almost fell from mid-air. Fortunately, Xiaofu reacted quickly and used the power of the system to support her body. Otherwise...
However, this trip also allowed her to understand the approximate disaster-stricken areas. The entire Changhai County was affected, and Beihai County was the worst-hit area. Last night, she collected more than 2 souls in Beihai County alone.
After finishing all this, Kong Xiaoxiao took a short rest and rested on the couch for about an hour. At this time, the sky was already turning pale.
Kong Xiaoxiao immediately sent his servants to carry the bodies to the forest outside the city for centralized burial. After all, in such hot and unbearable weather conditions, if they were not handled in time, the bodies would decay and stink within a day, and there was even a risk of causing epidemics.
Originally, according to her calculations, cremation would have been the most appropriate method, but then she changed her mind and thought that such an approach might be difficult for people today to accept, so she simply did not mention it.
As her thoughts turned, Kong Xiaoxiao couldn't help but look worried, because she knew that there were still many problems to be solved. After careful consideration, she said to Brother He:
"Brother He, I went out to investigate last night and I have a clear understanding of the disaster. However, judging from the current manpower and material resources under County Magistrate Zhong, the people will inevitably face food shortages, lack of medicines, and shortages of supplies in the future. In addition, after the local memorials are sent to the county magistrate's office, they will be forwarded to the capital. This round trip will take at least more than a month, and the round trip will take two months."
He Junlin also looked solemn after hearing this, and then said: "My dear, do you have a solution?"
Based on his understanding of his little benefactor, he thought there was a solution.
Kong Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Well, it seems that Brother He really understands me a little bit. I plan to be the messenger from Changhai Prefecture to the capital. It only takes me two hours to get to the capital. When I get to the capital, I will find His Majesty and tell him about the earth dragon turning over in Changhai County. As long as he believes in the earth dragon turning over, he will definitely summon the ministers to discuss disaster relief matters immediately. Whether it is sending food, money, or medicine, there will always be action."
Although He Junlin was surprised by his benefactor's speed, he did not show it. He then said, "So what your benefactor means is that I stay to look after the two children and support Beihai County, and you go to the capital to explain the situation to the current emperor. But is your benefactor sure that the current emperor will believe you?" He Junlin asked doubtfully.
The current emperor is a man who has fought and killed on the battlefield. No matter what the means or abilities are, he doesn’t know whether his benefactor can solve this problem for a while.
If the person who spread the rumors was punished on the spot, how would the benefactor escape from the palace on his own?
"Don't worry about this. I have been a messenger between your cousin and the emperor before. I think the Dragon Emperor has an impression of me. Besides, I must first go to Magistrate Zhong and the County Governor and ask them to provide their identity cards. With this premise, the Imperial Guards will not shoot me right away.
Also, you still don’t believe in my ability to protect myself? If that doesn’t work, I have something that can make the emperor excited.” Kong Xiaoxiao said.
"It seems that you are the only one who can make this trip." Brother He nodded.
"Time is urgent, He Junlin, I'll leave my two apprentices to you." Kong Xiaoxiao said.
"Okay, stay safe."
Kong Xiaoxiao left a lot of banknotes and amulets for He Junlin, and then went to the yamen easily.
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"What? Little girl, are you going to send a message to the capital for me?" County Magistrate Zhong was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.
His head was buzzing for a while.
"Yes, Magistrate Zhong, you heard it right. My speed can save you more than a month's time. Why are you hesitating?" Kong Xiaoxiao said.
"I'm not hesitating about anything. It's about why the girl said that your speed can save more than a month. Can you fly?" He Junlin frowned.
"Yes, it can fly, otherwise why would I be a messenger?" Kong Xiaoxiao said lightly.
County Magistrate Zhong: ...
This little girl looks like a normal child, why is she talking nonsense in broad daylight?
Kong Xiaoxiao knew that few people would believe in her, so she stopped talking nonsense.
"County Magistrate Zhong, watch out." After Kong Xiaoxiao finished speaking, she flew into the air with a whoosh.
"This, this, this... can really fly." Even County Magistrate Zhong, who was so steady, was frightened by this scene and stuttered, his voice breaking.
The bailiffs were also stunned, their mouths opened wide as if they could fit an egg.
Someone who can fly.
Could it be an immortal?
After Kong Xiaoxiao flew into the air, she immediately came down from the air again. She walked step by step to the front of County Magistrate Zhong, whose eyes were as big as copper bells, and said with a smile: "How is it? Is this credible now?"
"I believe it, I believe it. Okay, okay, haha, God will not destroy our Beihai County." County Magistrate Zhong woke up as if from a dream and laughed heartily.
He was so worried that he tossed and turned and couldn't sleep last night, but he didn't expect that God would send him such a capable person today who easily solved his urgent problem.
The entire county had encountered a disaster, so Beihai County naturally could not count on material support from the county and could only rely on itself.
However, saving himself was easier said than done. Even if he opened the warehouses and released grain, he could not last more than a few days.
Of course, he could also use the money to buy food from other places, but the daily expenses of tens of thousands of people would require an astronomical amount of money. He was just a small county magistrate, and he couldn't even raise enough money even if he sold himself.
He had also thought about raising funds from wealthy businessmen, but now every household had suffered a disaster, and the wealthy businessmen were not spared, and their property losses might even be more serious.
The several county magistrates nearby would not act on their own without instructions from the court, so everything depended on themselves.
This girl is like a fairy from heaven. She is truly the lifesaver of Zhong and the people.
"Girl, wait for me, I will write the letter right away." County Magistrate Zhong became excited, then he spread out the paper and started writing quickly.
In a moment, County Magistrate Zhong wrote down the situation, and Kong Xiaoxiao also made a decision.
She also wanted to do something for the people affected by the disaster.
Be generous and give all you have to help.
"Mr. Zhong, this is 2 taels of silver. It's a small gift from me. It's enough for you to use in an emergency." Kong Xiaoxiao said in a loud voice.
"Miss, you are so righteous. I, Zhong, would like to thank you on behalf of the people." County Magistrate Zhong was so moved that his eyes filled with tears after receiving the banknote.
Zhong had been an official for many years, and this was the first time he saw such righteousness in a little girl.
He admired it very much.
Kong Xiaoxiao didn't have time to talk with him, and immediately flew to the Changhai Prefecture's government office on his sword.
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