You are my golden finger

During dinner, the boys talked about their exams.

"Sister, thank goodness you prepared a simple tent for us. Other candidates used tarps to block the rain, but they also leaked. We can stand rain or shine."

"Yes, the test cubicles were very damp, and many candidates caught a cold when they slept at night. We got into sleeping bags to keep out moisture and keep warm, which was really enviable."

"Yes, yes. When I was eating instant noodles, the examiner came to check and asked me where I bought them. I wanted to give him a pack, but I didn't dare to, for fear that others would say I bribed the examiner. Sister, I think we can make instant noodles and sell them."

"Well, I lit the mosquito coils and there were no mosquitoes. The candidate in the cubicle next to me thanked me after the exam! He said he got some benefits."

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Several people were talking lively, and Lin Xijin listened to them with a gentle smile like an old mother. However, their words reminded her that the production of instant noodles could be put on the agenda.

But she was still hesitant about whether to get rid of plastics, fearing that if she couldn't control it well, there would be white pollution everywhere, and she would become a sinner. If she wanted to get rid of it, she had to keep the technology firmly in her own hands, and plastic bags and the like must not appear in the present dynasty.

Everyone originally thought that after the boys finished their exams, they would not have to go to the Imperial College to study for the time being. They could patiently wait for the test results in the mansion and relax for a while.

Unexpectedly, just two days later, before the test results came out, Murong Xu brought bad news during dinner. Floods hit the south of the Yangtze River, rivers burst their banks, and epidemics were rampant. The court was expected to send personnel to provide disaster relief.

"Murong, let's get ready to go. Although you are the crown prince and it is not necessarily required for you to go, I still hope you can go." Lin Xijin thought it through and immediately discussed it with Murong Xu.

"Okay, I've already proposed to my father that we go to provide disaster relief." Murong Xu obviously knew what was going on and knew that Lin Xijin's disaster relief plan required his close cooperation.

"Do you know where the main place is?"

"Take Jiuchang Prefecture, which has suffered the most severe disaster, as the center and radiate to the surrounding areas." Murong Xu was confident.

"Sister, we want to go with you." The children asked in unison.

"Ye Jinlin, Xihui, Xinfeng, Xingcheng, Xiaowen, and Mu Jin can go with you. Chuntao is more than a month pregnant, so she will stay to take care of the family. Jiajia and Xinlan should take good care of Anan at home and study hard." Lin Xijin made arrangements immediately.

The four boys' servants, Qiuyan, Lindong, and Linnan also followed. Lin Xijin sent the guards back to inform the teacher and Banxia of Qingyuan Medical College to dispatch some personnel to prepare to go to the disaster area for disaster relief. She also notified the family's freight team to urgently transport food and medicinal materials to the disaster area.

Lin Xijin went to the farm early the next morning and told the head of the farm to be ready to hand over the originally stored grain to the imperial freight team at any time.

There is enough medicinal materials and finished medicines in the space, so there is no need to worry.

After returning from the farm, Lin Xijin entered the palace and went to the imperial study to pay a visit to the emperor who was in the study after court session.

After bowing to the emperor, Lin Xijin sincerely said to him: "Your Majesty, I heard that there was a flood in Jiangnan and the epidemic was rampant. I have been blessed by your majesty and have been honored by you. I really have no way to repay you and feel deeply ashamed. Therefore, I will donate all the food in my granary this time, and all the medicinal materials and finished medicines in my hands will also be donated. I will bring the medical team of Qingyuan Medical College to the disaster area to provide disaster relief. I hope Your Majesty will grant me permission."

"How much food and medicinal herbs does the princess have?" The emperor was most concerned about this issue.

"There are about 40,000 dan of grain, and the medicinal materials and finished medicines are worth about 500,000 taels, or maybe even more." Lin Xijin answered conservatively.

"I have already asked the freight team at home to deliver the food and medicinal materials to Qingyuan, but the food in Kyoto may require the emperor to arrange for personnel to transport it."

"Thank you for helping the country solve its problems. I am very pleased. Don't worry about the transportation of grain. The prince will lead the disaster relief team this time, and General Wu will lead the soldiers to assist. You just need to instruct your men to make a good handover." The emperor was very happy with Lin Xijin's performance.

"Princess, please go on this trip with peace of mind. You don't need to worry about the safety of the princess's mansion." The emperor added.

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will take my leave now."

The rain was pouring down continuously, and the rain and fog covered the distant mountains, nearby trees, and also covered the pedestrians with a sticky feeling. Everyone gathered at the city gate, ready to go.

Lin Xijin and Xihui were wearing raincoats and riding on tall horses. She did not take a carriage, but chose to ride with the men, just to get to the disaster area faster, and the earlier they arrived, the more lives they could save.

Murong Xu rode up with his personal guards, followed closely by General Wu's vanguard battalion. Looking closely at everyone's equipment, it was needless to say that they were all Lin Xijin's masterpieces.

Everyone was racing against time every moment. It was impossible to take shelter from the rain. They charged forward in the rain, slept in the open air, rested for quarter of an hour every two hours of running, and walked for six or seven hours a day.

Murong Xu and General Wu were used to such a speed, but it was a bit too much for Lin Xijin and the other boys, but they all gritted their teeth and persevered. Murong Xu was full of gratitude and pity for Lin Xijin.

Despite running day and night, the group did not arrive at Jiuchang City until noon on the fourth day.

The terrain of Jiuchang City is relatively high, and the river meanders more than 20 miles away from the city, so the flood did not have much impact on the city.

But when they arrived at the gate of the city, everyone was turned away.

There were a few simple awnings made of oilcloth at the city gate, but they could only cover the top of the head. There was no shelter on all sides, and the ground was muddy.

At this moment, many refugees who had nowhere to go were standing under these awnings, shivering with cold. Some weak refugees who could not stand up fell down in the mud, covered in mud.

Most of the victims huddled in the low, damp shacks they had built, while some lay on the ground, not knowing whether they were sick or dead.

Murong Xu showed the token and no one dared to stop him. The city gate had been opened by the soldiers guarding the city.

The county governor, Chai Jingze, had never expected that the relief team would arrive so quickly. When he heard that the prince was leading his troops, he was shocked and had to dress up and rush out to greet them.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has come in person, and I have failed to welcome you in person. I deserve death." Chai Jingze kowtowed.

"Get up! I and General Wu will lead the vanguard battalion to arrive today. The court's large relief force as well as food and medicine will arrive soon. Please make sure to arrange the stationing place and warehouse for the troops this afternoon to welcome the arrival of the relief team and supplies. If there is any delay, military law will be imposed." Murong Xu's face was stern and his words were loud and clear.

Everyone was welcomed into the county magistrate's mansion, unloaded their luggage, drank some hot water, ate some dry food they had with them, and rested for a while. Then Murong Xu and General Wu led the personal guards out of the city.