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Zhang Wuliang looked anxious, covered in dust, and said, "You all from the Liu Family need to resolve this quickly; the Kid is busy."
Zhang Wuliang had a stern expression throughout. "Uncle Liu, isn't it chaotic to divide the family at this time? Look at this, both the eldest and second sons live in the Azure Brick House, while Fourth Brother and Fifth Son have nowhere to go. Don't you feel sorry for them as their father?"
Yan's face turned red from embarrassment. "Village Chief, I..."
Wang was unhappy. Why was it that when it came to Zhang Wuliang, their First Branch couldn't have a house?
She stepped forward with her hands on her hips, glaring with her triangular eyes. "Village Chief, that's not fair. The house was built by the First Branch; why should it be given to them?"
"Exactly, if you can't manage your own affairs, don't blame others," Jiang Clan firmly sided with Wang.
Zhang Wuliang shot a fierce glare at the two women and scolded, "What are you women interrupting for? Is there no rule?" He then turned to Yan. "Uncle Liu, I'm asking you."
Yan replied hesitantly, "This house was indeed built by Eldest Uncle's Wife; I can't do anything about it. Everything else in the house will be divided equally."
Zhang Wuliang felt frustrated. Why was he so anxious about this matter as an outsider? If the father didn't care, why should he?
"Fine, do whatever you want; I won't interfere anymore." He waved his hand helplessly, feeling powerless against such a family.
He could only pity Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu, two honest men. "Liu Laosi, Liu Laowu, do you have any objections?"
Having seen their parents' and older brothers' attitudes during this time, the two had no opinions left.
They shook their heads. "Village Chief, let's just leave it at that!"
Zhang Wuliang felt helpless; he couldn't make decisions for others. "Alright then, let's proceed quickly."
Then it was time to distribute the supplies. The Fourth House and Fifth Branch did not gain much, especially in front of the few leaders of the Village and the rarely tough Yan.
Each family from the Fourth House and Fifth Branch received eighty pounds of grain, two sets of bowls and chopsticks, and two tattered quilts.
As for everything else, there was nothing. With so few items, they were easy to carry. Thus, the two families with seven members followed Zhang Wuliang out of the Liu Family's door, carrying their meager belongings.
"Sigh! What are you planning to do next?" Zhang Wuliang felt sorry for them.
The two girls had dark faces with only their bright eyes showing. Their worn-out clothes had several tears that had not yet been mended.
Compared to the suffering people of the Village, Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu were even more pitiful.
"Let's go work with Big Kid. Later, I'll arrange for each of you to have a piece of land in the wasteland over at Qingxi to build two houses, at least to shield you from the wind and rain."
This was the maximum extent of help he could provide within his capacity as village chief; he could not do more than that.
But for these two families, this was already a tremendous help. The seven members expressed their heartfelt gratitude: "Thank you, Village Chief."
Especially the two women, tears streaming down their faces as they touched their children's thin shoulders, feeling heartbroken.
Liu Laosi instead took it lightly: "Why cry? We have hands and feet; what is there to fear? From now on, we won't care about anyone's face."
Perhaps this was a change in temperament after surviving a desperate situation, or perhaps it was a refusal to endure any longer after being disappointed by family.
"Village Chief, thank you. My brother and I will never forget your kindness."
"Don't mention it. Just get along with Big Kid for now, and later you can prepare to build your house."
"Alright!" Liu Laosi looked up at the sky, where fluffy white clouds floated across the deep blue expanse, changing shapes and colors, just like the clear sky after his gloomy days.
Suddenly, he felt enlightened. What was there to be sad about? Wasn't it just being kicked out?
His niece, Liu Qingxi, had left with nothing and was now living a colorful life. What was there for a big man like him to be afraid of?
In an instant, he felt an urge to run. Standing amidst the ruins, he was filled with a surge of ambition.
He rolled up his sleeves and charged forward with determination, feeling clearer than ever: "Village Chief, I'm going to work with you all towards a better life."
"That's the spirit," Zhang Wuliang said, patting him on the shoulder with an approving smile. "Come on, let's get to work. What’s there for a man to fear?"
His loud voice echoed far in Ten Li Pu, drawing people's attention as they looked up. The Construction Team of Ten Li Pu had gained two more strong members.
At the same time, the disaster relief team sent from the capital finally arrived in the earthquake zone.
Linyi County is part of Lingjiang Province, located two hundred miles north within Lingjiang Province. This disaster affected over ten counties under its jurisdiction.
As a result, Mei Hansheng, the governor of Lingjiang Province, was overwhelmed with work. The number of reports detailing the disaster was countless, and the death toll was rising sharply.
Faced with the Imperial Envoy sent by the court, he was exhausted but still had to muster all his strength to respond. Early in the morning, upon learning that the relief team was about to arrive, he rushed to greet them at the city gate.
Beneath him stood a sleek black steed, its armor glinting coldly in the sunlight. His expression was stern, with sword-like brows slightly raised, making him appear intimidating.
Following closely was a carriage. The person who stepped down wore a black official robe with a collar reaching below his ears, parted down the middle. A delicate silver chain wove through the collar area, and two neatly groomed whiskers framed his face. A glint of intelligence flashed in his eyes.
Mei Hansheng recognized these two as the Imperial Envoys from the court and hurried forward to greet them: "I pay my respects to Minister Fu and General Ning. After your long journey, I appreciate your hard work. I have already arranged accommodations for you; I hope you will follow me."
Before the two envoys arrived, Mei Hansheng had already investigated their backgrounds.
This time, the Emperor dispatched a civil official and a military general. The civil official, named Fu Zhilang, currently serves as the Deputy Minister of Revenue. He is over forty years old, known for being smooth-talking and is famously a nice person.
The military general is named Ning Ze, who is twenty-eight years old and is well-known as Cold Noodle Yama. He is unmarried, possesses exceptional martial skills, and is favored by the Emperor.
Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy ensures victory in every battle. Mei Hansheng's usual principle of observation dictates that he must understand the temperament and character of others before adjusting his own performance accordingly.
While he was observing Fu Zhilang and Ning Ze, the two were also carefully observing Mayor Mei.
Mei Hansheng slightly bowed, wearing a gentle smile. His demeanor was neither servile nor arrogant, but his eyes were darting back and forth.
Fu Zhilang seemed to have reached a conclusion and waved his hand lightly: "Lord Mei need not be anxious. General Ning and I come bearing the Emperor's orders, so we must first understand the disaster situation."
"Yes, yes, yes. Minister Fu, General Ning, please come inside. I will report to you immediately."
A moment later, in the Lingjiang Provincial Government Office, Mei Hansheng earnestly reported the current situation: "Sirs, this earthquake has affected seventeen counties centered around Linyi County, with Linyi suffering the most severe damage.
Currently, all counties have initiated extensive relief efforts. According to the Sovereign's decree, warehouses have been opened for disaster relief; however, due to the large number of affected people, the results have been minimal."
"According to the reports on the disaster situation so far, there are over two thousand deaths and nearly thirty thousand injuries."
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