Chapter 698 Refugee Resettlement Site

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Zhang Yan's bedside place is next to the prefect's yamen. This place used to be a home for a wealthy family, covering a wide area, with pavilions, towers, rockery and water, all of which were available. It was quite famous in Dengzhou City. Later, it became a barracks of the Tartars. When the Hu Ben Army recaptured Dengzhou City, the family was basically preserved intact. Now it was sorted out and it became Zhang Yan's temporary palace.

Zhang Shenyan said respectfully: "The Empress, Dengzhou Prefecture has suffered from the Tartars. It has not yet been restored and the conditions are limited. If there is any place where the hospitality is not good, please forgive me."

Zhang Yan's mind was not on this at all. She nodded slightly and said, "I don't mind."

Zhang Shenyan said goodbye and left.

That night, Zhang Yan's heart was ups and downs, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. For a while, she was secretly annoyed Zhang Zhun's contempt for the court and did not take the people of the court seriously at all. For a while, she was a little self-pitying, thinking that the court was really weak and incompetent, but she was a weak woman and could not interfere in any political affairs.

Alas, the most fundamental reason seems to be Chongzhen. This is the first time that Zhang Yan has doubts about Chongzhen's ability. Zhang Yan used to trust Chongzhen's ability very much. However, after experiencing so many things, Zhang Yan's confidence in Chongzhen began to be seriously shaken. If Chongzhen had strong ability to deal with it, the Tartars would not be so rampant, the chaos in Shaanxi would not be so vast, and Zhang Zhun from Shandong would not be so lawless.

Speaking of which, it is really strange. When Emperor Tianqi was still there, the eunuch party was very arrogant and felt that the world was dark. However, at that time, the Tartars did not attack very well, the rioters in Shaanxi did not erupt, and there was no such person like Zhang Zhun in Shandong. Why did so many situations happen when Chongzhen handled political affairs so diligently every day, and he was really exhausted and devoted himself to it. Why was the national fortune so dim?

On the first night when she arrived in Dengzhou City, Zhang Yan never fell asleep. She kept turning all kinds of thoughts in her mind. In the end, she didn't even know what she was thinking. Her mind seemed to be empty. This feeling was very uneasy, as if she was hanging in the air by a rope, unable to go up or down, and extremely uncomfortable.

The next morning, Zhang Yan got up, finished washing up, and then came out of the main hall. Zhang Shenyan was already waiting outside. What Zhang Yan needs to deal with today is to visit and visit the temporary resettlement of refugees in Dengzhou City. This is what she asked herself. She wanted to see how the refugees lived under the rule of the Hu Ben Army, whether they were better or worse than those in Beijing.

Judging from the situation of the Jinyiwei report, the lives of the refugees in the capital are indeed very miserable. Every morning, a large number of bodies are found to be frozen to death and then quietly carried away. Even in the Jinyiwei report, there are unconcealed words of cannibalism. There are even rumors that in the capital, at least hundreds of children are eaten every night. If the children are alone, they will definitely not be found.

These reports from the Jinyiwei made Zhang Yan shocked and deeply uneasy. She knew very well that when the capitals under the imperial court had such terrifying situations, the court's management ability was indeed completely collapsed. If there was no way to change such a tragic situation, the imperial court's rule would obviously not be maintained for too long.

Due to the reconstruction of Dengzhou City, it takes time. A large number of refugees who migrated outside were temporarily resettled outside the city, waiting for the reconstruction to be completed before moving to Dengzhou City. This temporary refugee resettlement site is located in the southern field of Dengzhou City, covering an area of ​​hundreds of acres, with many continuous tents and simple wooden houses.

Although it is a temporary resettlement site set up by Dengzhou Prefecture, it looks very neat and there is no sign of being too messy. There are special people cleaning here every day, and the garbage will be transported away in time. On one side of the camp, a special bathhouse and a pit are also set up, and bathing is prohibited from taking anywhere and having large numbers everywhere. In the middle of the camp, there are many doctors who are on duty here for a long time.

Tents and wooden houses are indeed simple, but they are always better than having no shelter from the wind and rain. Especially in the cold winter, when the north wind is howling, even thin tents can give people great psychological comfort and warmth. Relatively speaking, the resettlement of refugees in the capital seems simple, and many people can only curl up in the corners of the walls, in tree holes, sewers, and under the bridge overnight. As a result, many people were frozen to death.

When Zhang Yan arrived, most of the refugees were having breakfast. Because there was no prior notice, the refugees knew nothing about the arrival of the Empress. Some refugees saw Zhang Yan and did not know who they were, so they naturally didn't bother to pay attention. Zhang Yan did not want to reveal her identity as the Empress in front of them, so they had no objection to Zhang Shenyan's arrangement.

The breakfast at the placement site was only porridge and steamed buns. The porridge was filled in a large bucket. Someone came up and the master in charge of the big spoon gave him a spoon. There were some simple pickles next to it, which could be used. As for steamed buns, some people were also responsible for distributing them. Near the distribution site, there were also fully armed Tiger Army soldiers patrolling to prevent any looting.

Zhang Yan stood nearby and looked for a while and found that these porridge and steamed buns were not supplied by the highest price, so they needed to charge money. The porridge was basically two large bowls of one penny, and the steamed buns were three penny. This price was relatively low. In the capital, such a large bowl of porridge would definitely be sold for one penny. The steamed buns in the capital seemed to be one penny.

This shows that the Hu Ben Army is basically operating at a loss. Even from a hostile perspective, Zhang Yan has to admit that the Hu Ben Army is doing better than the court in this regard. Alas, the refugees at the emperor's feet are even worse than those here, which is indeed an inexplicable sorrow. If the refugees in the capital knew about life here, they would definitely run over here desperately.

The reconstruction of Dengzhou City requires a lot of manpower, and these foreign refugees have participated in the reconstruction. They earn wages by working, then survive and develop. Generally, the labor force in the middle age can earn thirty copper coins every day, and some craftsmen can even earn forty copper coins. Women and men are equally paid, so if a couple works together, they can basically earn 60 copper coins every day. If there are other laborers at home, they can earn more.

Two bowls of porridge per cent and three steamed buns per cent. Take out ten cents a day. Basically, the family can eat well and there will definitely be no malnutrition. The remaining fifty cents can be done. Therefore, all refugees are very satisfied with this arrangement. Compared with many people's previous lives, they will have to be much richer. When the reconstruction work of Dengzhou City is completed, they can move to the city and live a happier life.

Zhang Yan looked carefully and found that the porridge was quite dense and could see some of the rice. Compared with the Jinyiwei report, the porridge shed in the capital said that there was only rice soup and no rice at all. It was very different. A normal laborer, drinking two bowls of porridge and eating six steamed buns each meal will definitely fill his stomach. Two bowls of porridge and six steamed buns are just three cents.

In addition, next to the distribution point, there are a lot of sweet potatoes and corn, which are supplied by the best. Some people who like to save money specialize in corn or sweet potatoes. Zhang Yan hasn't seen corn and sweet potatoes yet, so she walked over curiously and asked in confusion: "What are these things? Can they fill their stomachs?"

Zhang Shenyan nodded and said, "This is sweet potato and corn, an alien species. According to the Governor, this is a very nutritious food. Eating it regularly is good for the body."

After saying that, he picked up a sweet potato, peeled it off, and then ate it with relish.

Zhang Yan also tried to pick up a sweet potato, peel it off, and then taste it carefully. Fortunately, the taste was pretty good. She had never eaten such food before, and it felt quite fresh. Of course, there were still some unaccustomedness, just overcome it. After eating a sweet potato, Zhang Yan also picked up a corn and tasted it carefully.

When the refugees around him saw a woman with elegant temperament and gorgeous clothes appear, there were obviously many guards around him. They were obviously a figure of a background, and they couldn't help but gather around him. Seeing Zhang Yan eating sweet potatoes and corn, their feelings became even more strange.

Zhang Shenyan said loudly: "This is Empress Yi'an, the emperor's sister-in-law, and he came to visit everyone from the capital."

The refugees around him naturally don’t know who Empress Yi’an is. However, they know who Empress is. The Empress is the Emperor’s wife. The Emperor’s sister-in-law seems to have been the Queen before. Unexpectedly, they would see the noble queen here and eat sweet potatoes and corn.

"The queen also eats sweet potatoes."

"The queen also eats corn."

Many refugees were talking in a low voice.

Obviously, due to psychological reasons, they are still a little resistant to sweet potatoes and corn. Although sweet potatoes and corn are the best, they don’t eat a lot. After all, porridge and steamed buns are not very expensive, and they can afford it. But now that even the queen has eaten it, why are they hesitating?

So, after Zhang Yan left, all the sweet potatoes and corn that were not very popular were taken away by everyone. The sweet potatoes and corn that were originally placed in one day were snatched away in half the incense stick after Zhang Yan appeared.

"The queen is still the queen!"

Liu Baoyu shook his head gently in the crowd and sighed to himself.

Although he had a great resistance to this as Queen Yi'an, Liu Baoyu had to admit that the queen was the queen after all, and ordinary people were still very sensitive to this identity. He spent a lot of effort to promote it, hoping that everyone would accept sweet potatoes and corn, but the result was not very good. However, as soon as Zhang Yan came, everyone was immediately interested in corn and sweet potatoes. It seems that starting tomorrow, the Hu Ben Army can save a lot of porridge and steamed buns.

After two years of hard work, the Hu Ben Army planted a large number of sweet potatoes and corn in Laizhou Prefecture and Dengzhou Prefecture. Although the yield is not very high, the advantage is that the planting area is very wide, and the advantage is that it does not need to be managed. No matter how drought is, it can continue to grow. Therefore, the Hu Ben Army has really accumulated a lot of corn and sweet potatoes. Because the people are generally suspicious, sweet potatoes and corn have always been less popular as food. Now, Zhang Yan has come and finally solved this problem.

"Da da da da!"

Suddenly, a horse was coming, and the sound of horse hooves alarmed everyone around.

Soon, a brand new notice was posted in the middle propaganda column of the refugee resettlement site. After the knight posted the notice, he immediately activated the war horse and ran to the next location. From beginning to end, he didn't say a word, as if he was tightly winding up.

The refugees around quickly surrounded the propaganda column, as if there was some major news to be announced. Some people stood on tiptoe behind and looked anxiously at it because they couldn't squeeze inside.

Zhang Yan asked in confusion: "Do they know how to read the notice?"

Zhang Shenyan explained: "Most of them cannot understand. However, in each publicity column, the ministers set up special tour guides according to the command of the governor. They are responsible for reading all the announcements and explaining them to the public until everyone understands them completely."

Zhang Yan's dark eyes flashed slightly and said in a leisurely manner: "Why not read it yourself? Explain it yourself? Is it my little intention?"

Zhang Shenyan thought for a moment and said slowly: "The Empress cares about the world and treats the people kindly. I am grateful to you, but... please!"

Immediately, someone asked someone to open a path in the crowd and let Zhang Yan walk over.

Zhang Yan walked to the propaganda column calmly and immediately attracted everyone's attention. To be honest, Zhang Yan is indeed a rare beauty, the mother of a country, and after a country, her appearance will never be bad. Moreover, in the years when she fought with Wei Yin, she also experienced a lot and seemed strong and confident. After becoming a widow, she adapted to a quiet life and nurtured a quiet and elegant temperament. Therefore, she gathered different temperaments such as beauty, confidence, and elegance, which was amazing.

Zhang Shenyan said loudly: "Next, the Queen will read the content of the announcement for everyone! And explain in detail! Everyone is quiet!"

The refugees around immediately calmed down when they heard the Queen read out the notice.

Zhang Yan was indeed quiet and dignified in front of everyone, as if she had no fireworks on earth. She quickly examined the notice, and there was a clear expression of surprise on her beautiful cheeks. However, she quickly covered her expression, her tone was clear, and she read it smoothly: "This is the announcement of the Government Affairs Department of the Great Governor of the Hu Ben Army on the recruitment of craftsmen's apprentices."

"A Craftsman Apprentice?"

"What craftsman apprentice?"

"Just be an apprentice to the craftsmen!"

...

Before Zhang Yan finished speaking, the refugees around him began to squeak. They didn't have many rules, and no one told them too many rules. When they heard the news they liked, they naturally couldn't help but whisper to the point of understanding more clearly. Zhang Shenyan had to make gestures to calm everyone down.

Zhang Yan continued to read: "The Government Affairs Department of the Great Governor's Government of the Huben Army will establish the First Vocational and Technical School of the Huben Army. Any children or young people of the age of five or under twenty-five who can take care of themselves, including women, can sign up to become craftsmen apprentices. In the school, there are old craftsmen teaching and teaching professional skills. During the period of guidance, apprentices do not have to pay tuition fees, eat, and stay..."

Before he finished speaking, the refugees around him exploded again.

No need to pay tuition!

***Have a meal!

***stay!

Oh my God, there is such a good thing in the world.

Many refugees, without caring about whispering, shouted: "Empress, read quickly, read quickly, where can I register?"

Hundreds of people shouted together, and Zhang Yan was completely shrouded in the deafening roar. Zhang Yan had never experienced such an occasion, and her whole body was slightly shaken, and her clear cheeks felt a little hard. She suddenly felt that her queen was so weak and so insignificant in front of the excited crowd.

Zhang Shenyan had to wave again to calm everyone down.

When the refugees were clamoring, Zhang Yan was also secretly shocked. Zhang Zhun actually wanted to train craftsmen to learn apprentices. He did not train scholars, but went to train craftsmen to learn apprentices. What was he going to do? Is he going to carry out the tricks and tricks to the end?

Zhang Yan stabilized her thoughts, cleared her throat, and continued to recite: "The location of the Craftsman School is in the Prince's Mansion of Chengheng, Qingzhou! All those who are willing to sign up are invited to the county government offices or prefectural government offices in various places..."

"coax!"

Before he finished speaking, a large group of refugees ran away immediately.

Zhang Yan looked at the figure running away quickly and vaguely felt something was wrong. Is it the craftsman apprentice who deserves everyone's hard work? However, she was soon shocked.

Hengwang Mansion!

Damn Zhang Zhun!

He actually wants to use the Heng Palace as a school!

Oh my God, Zhang Zhun can do anything really. Where is the Heng Palace? It is the palace of the vassal king! He actually expelled Heng King and then used it as a craftsman school! For a moment, Zhang Yan couldn't believe what kind of freak Zhang Zhun was to come up with such a decision! With her thinking, she could not understand Zhang Zhun's thoughts at all!

"The Governor is here!"

"The Governor is here!"

"The Governor is here!"

Suddenly, people kept calling again.

Zhang Yan's heart was slightly shocked, and her eyes followed the direction of the crowd calling.

Zhang Zhun finally gave up and appeared! He thought he was going to hike until when!
Chapter completed!