Fan Xudong felt that the subsequent matters could be avoided, and he still supported the opinion of Prince Xiaoyao, Huangfu Xu!
"Prince Xiaoyao is right, the refugees are innocent, and we should take in as many as we can!"
Listening to their words, Fan Zehao felt that both sides had their reasons and there was no proper opinion.
Finally, he turned his gaze to Zhao Jiaqi: "Wife, what do you think?"
Zhao Jiaqi synthesized the different opinions and gave an answer.
"Refugees should be saved, but saving people is one thing, and it is also necessary to prevent spies from taking advantage of the chaos and those with ill intentions. Any refugee taken in must be properly arranged and registered!"
"These are not enough, they must have a way to make a living. On one hand, it is to stabilize their minds, and on the other hand, it is to let them earn their own food with their own hands. They cannot be raised by the government just because they are refugees, otherwise they will become lazy and dependent!"
She pondered that these measures were still not enough. Where would they live? These were all issues!
Actually, the fundamental problem was not here, but in Yun Country!
No matter what, the most important thing now was to arrange the refugees.
"Let's divide these refugees among our four fiefdoms!" Zhao Jiaqi felt that this was not enough, and added: "For those with families, send them to villages with fewer people. For single individuals over fifty years old, arrange them to work as long-term laborers on the farms. For single men and women under fifty years old, they can be arranged to work in workshops for odd jobs first. After everyone is properly settled, we can make further plans!"
Time was pressing, and the task was heavy. The methods they could think of now were limited. They would arrange them first and then think of other solutions!
Everyone agreed that the Princess Consort's arrangements were very good. Whether they were single or had families, they could be properly arranged. The four places accepting these refugees would have an average distribution, which they could all accept!
On the city wall, Deputy General Zhang Heng shouted to the gathered refugees. Below the city gate, rows of armored soldiers stood guard!
After Zhang Heng finished speaking, Xiao Ce ordered the city gate to be opened. The armored soldiers guarded the gate, their red-tasseled spears sharp and gleaming under the sunlight, simultaneously deterring those who wanted to rush in!
Xiao Ce shouted to the crowd: "The Prince of Zhen, the Princess Consort of Zhen will not abandon you. The city gate is now opened to receive you into the city, but each of you needs to be registered, and then you will be arranged nearby. If anyone dares to cause trouble and tries to force their way in, do not blame these soldiers for pointing their weapons at you!"
When the refugees heard that the Prince and Princess Consort would accept them, they were deeply moved, and some even cried!
Xiao Ce glanced at the crying women, then raised his voice and shouted again: "Line up in four rows, register one by one, enter the city one by one. Families must queue together!"
As Xiao Ce's words fell, the crowd surged, and obediently lined up according to Xiao Ce's instructions.
As soon as the gates of Jinzhou City opened, the Prefect of Jinzhou City learned of the matter. Just moments before, he had been troubled by these refugees, and in the next moment, the inner city had resolved the issue for them. He had to admit that the former Emperor and Empress Dowager were indeed reliable!
The Prefect of Jinzhou City, who had been anxious for days, made up his mind. He wanted to surrender the city and become a person of the inner city, a subject of Fan Zehao!
However, he knew he was not important enough, and he also did not know that Shi Haoming was a disciple of the Prince's Mansion's County Princess Yumeng. Therefore, he found someone to test the waters!
"General Shi, how have you been!" Hu Yue got up to greet the person who arrived!
Shi Haoming was slightly startled when he saw him, then smiled: "Brother Hu, it's been a long time. Why do you look so haggard now!"
Speaking of this matter, Hu Yue did not hide anything. He poured him a cup of tea and gestured for him to sit down and talk.
"To tell you the truth, General Shi, I have been worried sick. Ever since the gates of Jinzhou and Xiangyang were closed, I have been troubled every day!"
In the teahouse, two prominent figures from Jinzhou City were discussing matters. At that time, the people of Xiangyang City were all busy!
All refugees who entered Xiangyang City were led to the porridge distribution stalls to eat. After they were full, they had the strength to go to the places assigned to them!
The common people of Xiangyang City helped the refugees when they saw them, and did not ostracize them because they were refugees. Wherever they went, if they needed anything, the local people would help. This made those who came to seek refuge find a warm place!
Xiangyang City Prince's Mansion Villa!
She was pondering how these common people would live in the future?
Would they settle here, or would they return after the war on that side ended?
Just as she was about to send someone to inquire further, Xiao Ce arrived with two people!
Shi Haoming, Yumeng's master, and the other person looked familiar, but she couldn't remember who it was for a moment!
One knelt on one knee, the other on both knees, and they said in unison: "Greetings to the Princess Consort, may Your Highness be blessed!"
"Please rise quickly!"
Zhao Jiaqi was very happy to see Shi Haoming, and her smile became more genuine.
"This is....."
Hu Yue immediately cupped his hands: "This humble official is Hu Yue, the Prefect of Jinzhou City. I followed General Shi here to report something!"
After his self-introduction, Zhao Jiaqi suddenly remembered him, but Jinzhou City was the territory of Yun Country, and it had nothing to do with them.
She politely refused: "You should report what you have to your Emperor, not me!"
Hu Yue's heart sank when he heard this, but he also realized that he had not yet explained his intention, and the Princess Consort's words were not inappropriate!
As soon as he stood up, he knelt down again: "This minister has something to report, and wishes to speak with the Prince and Princess Consort alone!"
Seeing him like this, Zhao Jiaqi's heart guessed some clues, but she was not sure.
Shi Haoming also stepped forward and bowed: "Please give him an opportunity to state his case, Your Highness!"
Since General Shi said so, if she refused, she would be disrespecting the General.
"Follow me!" Zhao Jiaqi said faintly, looking at the person who had come. She turned around and instructed Su Ya: "Go and invite the Prince to the front hall!"
"This servant will go now!"
Su Ya bowed, and as she turned to call for someone, she bumped into Xiao Ce's chest. Her nose instantly felt sore, and tears welled up in her eyes!
She looked up and saw that it was him. Su Ya was furious: "Why are you walking without making a sound!"
Xiao Ce rubbed the numb spot on his chest, his face full of grievance: "How was I supposed to know you would run into me?"
If he had known, he would have dodged!
Su Ya looked at him acting like he was the wronged one, and gritted her teeth in anger: "I have something urgent to do, and I need your help. I'll deal with you later!"
She said this angrily and left without looking back!
Xiao Ce savored her words and chuckled coldly, a threat?
How many threats and intimidation had he encountered over the years without ever flinching? Now he was being threatened by a little girl!
This was simply a joke to him; he didn't take it to heart at all!