Don't Interrupt My Immortal Cultivation

With the efforts of Yang Shaohu, Huang Mingxiao, and Fang Dashan, the 500,000 refugees were all settled in just three days.

The Governor's Office of Zhongzhou was greatly surprised, and Wang Bo'an specially sent three officials to inspect the resettlement situation.

Yang Shaohu personally received them and took them to the resettlement site.

The three officials looked around and saw rows of neatly arranged tents from the foot of the mountain to the distant horizon.

A large number of young staff members shuttled between the tents. Most of them wore silver anchor badges. Some were distributing food, some were distributing cold protection supplies, some were distributing clean water, and some were cleaning up the garbage on the ground.

The ground of the resettlement site was basically flat, and there were visible drainage ditches between the tents.

Some white-clad medical staff were treating the sick refugees. In the distance, a group of young girls could be seen taking care of the refugees who had difficulty moving and also taking care of the tired staff members.

This orderly scene made the officials from Zhongzhou, who were accustomed to the chaotic and hell-like refugee camps, couldn't help but cry.

One official wiped away his tears and said, "You, you are much stronger than we imagined. Sheriff Lin is truly a heroic figure, and his subordinates are also heroic figures. Sob, this is great."

Another official, who had experience managing refugee camps, was even more touched.

"We had nothing. One thousand people squeezed into thirty tents. Everyone was starving to the point of death. I repeated countless times that the food was coming, but it never came."

"But they didn't blame me. An eight-year-old child held my hand and said, 'Uncle, I'm not hungry. I can hold on for another month. When there was a famine at home, they called me the little hunger expert!'"

"Do you know, sob, sob, I really believed his words at that time. I thought he could really hold on for a month, but after just an hour, he held my hand and went silent..."

He couldn't say a word while crying. He wanted to cover his tears, but he couldn't succeed.

Everyone fell silent. After a moment, one official sighed and said, "People's hearts are made of flesh. Zezhou is the most simple and honest farmers in the empire. Seeing so many people die tragically, no one is not heartbroken."

"The scene before us is the goodness of humanity." Another official said firmly, "You are the representatives of justice, the embodiment of kindness. Don't mind my cheesy words. Those who have not seen hell cannot imagine how tragic the world can be."

Suddenly, an official grabbed Yang Shaohu's hand. "You must hurry! You must hurry! There are still so many people in Zhongzhou! There are still so many refugees suffering in hell! They are dying every moment. Hurry! You must save them quickly!"

Yang Shaohu echoed the feelings he had never experienced in the council in his heart. He was grateful countless times that he had come out of that abyss.

Being able to come to Changshan County and meet Sheriff Lin was really great.

He held the official's hand back and said solemnly, "Definitely!"

Yang Shaohu immediately reported to the higher-ups and requested to continue receiving refugees. Lin Wen approved it at lightning speed.

The three officials quickly returned to Zhongzhou. Their report to the Governor's Office caused a sensation. Wang Bo'an asked for all the details again and still found it hard to believe.

"It hasn't been long since Changshan County had such strong organizational ability."

"Yes, although they didn't have the pressure of war, settling 500,000 refugees is not a small matter."

"500,000 is not that difficult," an official from the imperial headquarters questioned.

But his words were strongly opposed.

"What do you mean it's not that difficult? Taking 30 children out for an outing can exhaust you to death! Being able to organize and settle 100 people properly is already an outstanding person among ordinary people. Being able to organize and settle 1,000 people is a talent. Being able to organize and settle 10,000 people is a sage!"

"When you give an order, tens of thousands of people move. It's not that you are powerful, but the organizational structure of the empire is at work."

"That's right. Once the gears of organization start turning, all the parts will move along with it. The council is just a scum in the gears!"

"Refugees have no organization. The local government that can properly settle 500,000 refugees is rare!"

"Alright!"

Wang Bo'an stopped them from criticizing the officials from the headquarters and said, "You have also seen the matter of supplies. The council has completely disregarded the safety of the empire. I hope Mr. Liao can report this matter to the higher-ups."

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After being criticized for a while, Mr. Liao's face turned red and green. He snorted coldly, "I'll take another look." and left in a huff.

Wang Bo'an didn't pay attention to him either and asked, "How does Changshan County supply the refugees?"

An official answered, "Their treatment is very good. The refugees have a bowl of vegetable porridge in the morning. The porridge is not just plain water like ours, it's real porridge, at least two liang of rice. Plus three cabbage leaves."

"At noon, they have a bowl of porridge and a piece of bread. There is a piece of meat the size of a thumb, 300 grams of cabbage or rapeseed, and some radish shreds."

"In the evening, they have a bowl of porridge, plus half a piece of bread, 100 grams of spinach and 100 grams of cabbage, and sometimes a little cilantro."

Wang Bo'an was slightly puzzled, "How much does this treatment cost per day?"The logistics officer on the side calculated with his fingers: "Based on the price of vegetables, it ranges from 12 to 20 yuan."

"This is impossible!" The director of the finance department of the Governor's Office jumped up, "With 500,000 refugees, it would cost 10 million yuan just for their meals. Where would Changshan County get so much money?"

The officer shook his head and said, "Not only that, they also provide winter clothes, medicine, and medical measures for the refugees, ensuring they have clean drinking water, as well as a large amount of rescue supplies such as tents. It is estimated to cost 15 million yuan per day."

The director of the finance department felt his teeth ache, but fortunately, Wang Bo'an's sister, Wang Cuihua, added, "I remember that the Kuomintang who used to farm in Qingcheng all went to Changshan County. These should be the vegetables they grew themselves."

"Yes, that's right." The current mayor of Qingcheng said, "The former mayor, Xiang Henian, caused trouble and acted arrogantly in Qingcheng, which led to a serious conflict with Changshan County. Later, he was defeated by the new sheriff and suffered heavy losses."

"No wonder, I wondered how they could be so wealthy." The director of the finance department said sourly, "If they grow their own vegetables, they should be able to save a lot of money."

With that said, Wang Bo'an also remembered. When he was at the Thirteen States Joint Conference, the Council had fiercely attacked Lin Wen for this reason.

Thinking back now, many memories resurfaced in his mind.

Wang Bo'an smiled and said, "Speaking of which, we have to thank this little guy again. It was him who drove away the lackeys of the Council, otherwise Qingcheng would still not be under my control."

Everyone nodded, and Wang Bo'an continued, "It seems that our little friend is even more capable than we imagined. Perhaps, the situation in Zhongzhou is about to turn around."

After discussing for a while, Wang Bo'an called Lin Wen to discuss the follow-up matters regarding the refugees.

Although Lin Wen wanted to accept all the remaining refugees at once, the Governor's Office of Zhongzhou remained cautious. Initially, Wang Bo'an only agreed to send another 500,000 refugees, but after Lin Wen argued with reason, he recognized the ability of Changshan County and agreed to send another one million refugees.

As a result, the government machinery of Changshan County began to operate at high speed again. This time, the workload was much greater, but Yang Shaohu's measures played a significant role.

He organized the refugees who had regained some health and established a Refugee Management Committee.

The Refugee Management Committee not only assisted in resettling the refugees but also took on many daily affairs, such as cleaning, caring for the sick, distributing food, and cleaning the environment.

With the increase in refugees, the Refugee Management Committee also grew larger, but under Yang Shaohu's management, it remained orderly.

The refugees gradually emerged from the numerous disasters and shadows they had experienced, such as their homes being occupied, property losses, leaving their hometowns, losing their loved ones, enduring hunger and disease.

They united together and radiated new vitality.

This organized power not only gave them the right to survive but also gave them dignity.

For every person they helped, they gained a bit of light from the shadows, a bit more belief and spirit to carry on with their lives.

Huang Mingxiao had even more experience in this regard. He brought out the precious spiritual wealth left by Sheriff Lin during the reconstruction of their homeland.

Every night, after dinner, one could always hear loud and rhythmic singing.

"What's a fall?"

"Unity is strength."

"No New Changshan County without Sheriff Lin."

"The night in the outskirts of Changshan County."

These popular songs during the period of rebuilding the homeland were sung again here.

Whenever those strong and sincere melodies played, the darkness in people's hearts diminished. The power of unity supported their spirits, giving them not only the strength to survive but also the motivation to keep going.

As a result, it took only thirteen days for Changshan County to settle one million refugees.

In the refugee settlement of Changshan County, there was no trace of despair or desolation. As soon as it was daytime and they finished breakfast, a group of men would sing "We Workers Have Strength" and set off. They leveled the land, dug trenches, set up tents, cleaned up garbage, maintained hygiene, and sprinkled lime and sulfur for disinfection.

They worked happily, even competing to do tasks that were not within their responsibilities.

The women also assisted in taking care of weak children and helped the white-clad angels in the settlement treat patients. The entire settlement presented a vibrant and energetic scene, completely different from the desperate refugees just a few days ago.

The power of organization was terrifying.

After settling one million refugees, Wang Bo'an saw the remarkable achievements of Changshan County, and Lin Wen promptly sent the financial report of Changshan County to the Governor's Office of Zhongzhou.

Faced with such sincerity, the people in the Governor's Office were filled with passion and couldn't help but be moved.

Wang Bo'an immediately sent another two million refugees, and Zhongzhou began to relocate a large number of refugees to Qingcheng, which was closest to Changshan County. Then, Changshan County transported the refugees from Qingcheng back to the settlement.

Life in the settlement was thriving. Countless laborers worked on the new barren land, leveling the ground, clearing stones, digging drainage ditches, and setting up tents.Regardless of whether they were officials from Changshan County, workers, or imperial soldiers, they all mixed together, laboring without distinction of roles.

All for the sake of rescuing more people.

The number of refugees stranded in the central region rapidly decreased, greatly reducing the pressure on the central government. Finally, Wang Bo'an was able to free up his hands to deal with the invaders with all his might.