Accidentally dressed as an empress

"Sir, I'm here to sign up. I'm strong enough to carry grain and guard the granary! I want to show those bad guys that we're not to be trifled with."

A young and strong woman patted her chest as she spoke, her eyes revealing a spirit of courage and perseverance.

"Count me in. I've been farming for decades, and I know the nature of crops best. We can't let anything go wrong." An old farmer came over carrying a hoe, the wrinkles on his face full of the vicissitudes of life and his deep affection for crops.

"Your Excellency, we also want to join. Although we are young, we can run fast and can pass on the news." Several teenage girls squeezed to the front, their eyes full of anticipation.

"Great, you are all great! Our grain protection team welcomes everyone who is determined." Yunxiu responded with a smile, her eyes full of satisfaction.

"We men can also protect food, so don't underestimate us." A man said loudly. The hands that usually do housework can also contribute to protecting food.

Recently, the news has been circulating in the city that the grain protection team is well paid. This news spread like wildfire, from one person to ten, from ten to a hundred, and finally reached everyone's ears.

When the people heard this, they were all very excited. In the market and on the streets, everyone was talking about this matter.

"Have you heard? The grain protection team pays quite a lot. Not only can we have income, but we can also get houses. It's such a good thing." An old lady said to the person next to her.

"Yes, our family is short of food now, so I plan to give it a try." A young man said with a gleam in his eyes.

In the east of the city, Zhang Xiaomiao and her men also heard the news.

In a slightly dim room, Zhang Xiaomiao sat in front of a worn wooden table, frowning slightly, lost in thought.

Her subordinates sat together, discussing with each other. "Boss, should we join the government's grain protection team? I heard that this operation is very large-scale." A thin but smart-eyed subordinate said.

Everyone else also looked at Zhang Xiaomiao, waiting for her decision.

Zhang Xiaomiao tapped his fingers lightly on the table, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "Our lives are very tight right now. Joining the grain protection team is risky, but if we can ensure food security, it will benefit everyone, and the government will not treat us unfairly."

After hearing this, some of the subordinates nodded, while others looked hesitant.

A middle-aged woman in her forties said, "But government affairs are always complicated. We are afraid of being used as a tool."

Zhang Xiaomiao frowned slightly. She had the same concerns, but looking at her subordinates who followed her through thick and thin, she knew she couldn't keep drifting like this.

"We don't have a stable livelihood right now, so the grain protection team is our job. It can help the people have food to eat and also give us a good reputation.

If this works, we'll have a foothold in this city in the future." Zhang Xiaomiao looked at everyone with a firm gaze, trying to convince them.

After hearing this, everyone began to discuss in low voices.

At this time, a young man stood up and said, "Boss, I believe you. If you say you want to join, I will follow you!"

With his leadership, others gradually put aside their worries and expressed their willingness to join the grain protection team.

Zhang Xiaomiao looked at her men, with a slight smile on her lips, "Okay! Now that we have decided, let's go find the governor, join the grain protection team, and do a good job!" After that, she led her men and strode towards the recruitment office of the grain protection team.

But there was no one on duty at the recruitment office. After asking others, I found out that I had to go to the prefectural government office to register.

When they arrived at the prefect's residence, the majestic building made everyone feel awe.

Zhang Xiaomiao took a deep breath and stepped onto the stairs first.

The guard at the door blocked their way and asked, "Who are you?"

Zhang Xiaomiao stepped forward and saluted, "We heard that the grain protection team is recruiting, so we came to see the governor. We hope to join the team and contribute to protecting the grain."

The guard looked them up and down, his eyes scrutinizing them. "Wait here. I'll go and make the announcement."

The waiting time seemed extremely long, and the men clenched their fists nervously.

Zhang Xiaomiao whispered soothingly, "Don't panic. Now that we're here, we must fight for it." Not long after, the guard came out and said, "The governor wants to see you."

Everyone followed the guards into the mansion. Zhang Xiaomiao and his men saluted respectfully, "Your Excellency, we are all willing to serve in the grain protection team. We heard that the grain protection team is recruiting, so we came to ask for your permission to join."

Yunxiu nodded slightly, her eyes sweeping over them one by one, "How many of you are there?"

Zhang Xiaomiao replied, "We have about twenty people."

"Why do you want to join the grain protection team?" Yunxiu asked.

Zhang Xiaomiao said loudly, "Sir, food is the foundation of people's livelihood, and protecting it is a noble cause. Although we come from humble backgrounds, we also have a deep passion and are willing to do everything we can to protect it."

Yun Xiu smiled after hearing this. "Well, since you are so determined, I welcome you to join the grain protection team. From now on, you are also members of the government. Your mission is not just to escort grain. Are you ready?"

Zhang Xiaomiao replied firmly, "Sir, we are well prepared and will never back down."

Yunxiu nodded and said, "That's good. From now on, you will be part of the grain protection team. I hope you will live up to your mission."

Zhang Xiaomiao and his men saluted again, their eyes filled with excitement and excitement.

After coming out of the prefect's mansion, they cheered and were full of anticipation for the future life of protecting grain. They walked quickly towards the camp of the grain protection team.

At first, Zhang Xiaomiao was full of anxiety.

She stood in the grain protection team with her men, looking at the faces around her, some familiar and some unfamiliar, and an inexplicable sense of alienation came over her.

The subordinate whispered to her, "Can we really make it here? Will they exclude us?"

"No." Zhang Xiaomiao said.

A group of people carrying food supplies walked past them. A thin woman tilted her body, and Zhang Xiaomiao quickly stepped forward to hold the rice bag on her shoulder.

"Thank you." The thin woman nodded to Zhang Xiaomiao.

While transporting grain, a carriage full of grain got stuck in a mud pit.

The heavy wheels were stuck deep in the mud. The horses struggling hard only made the carriage sink deeper and deeper.

At this moment, the young and strong team members quickly gathered around. "Don't panic, let's lift it out together!"

A voice shouted, and the other team members responded one after another. Some of them used their shoulders to support the car body, and some found thick branches to put under the wheels.

"One, two, three!" With the neat and powerful slogans, the team members' faces turned red, veins on their foreheads bulged, and they tried their best.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the carriage finally slowly drove out of the mud pit.

Zhang Xiaomiao looked at their unity and cooperation and felt relieved.

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The weather gradually turned colder, and raindrops began to fall from the gloomy sky. The rain was falling heavily, and the raindrops hit the ground and the roof, making a ticking sound.

It seems that if there are a few more such rains, the crystal clear snowflakes will fall down in large numbers.

The rain kept falling, and the pouring rain was like a barrier, covering the entire Yunyin City.

Yunxiu called Su Da over and said, "Give the grain protection team a new mission: repair the houses. If there are any guards who are good at repairing houses, bring the troops with you to carry out the mission. We must move the displaced refugees into the houses before the snow starts to fall."

The guards, the army and the grain protection team started to get busy after receiving their tasks.

They walked through the streets and alleys, checking the damage to houses from house to house.

Some old houses in the city had cracks in their walls and leaking roofs due to rain erosion. Zhang Xiaomiao directed everyone to bring in wood, tiles, and mud to repair the crumbling areas.

Some of the soldiers and grain escort team members climbed onto the roof and laid tiles carefully. They didn't care that the rain soaked their clothes. Some of them filled the gaps in the wall with mud inside the house. Their hands and faces were covered with mud, but they didn't complain at all.

At the same time, in the wilderness outside the city, many refugees were shivering in the rain.

Their crude tents and shacks made of branches were no protection from the cold rain.

Zhang Xiaomiao and several team members walked through the mud, persuading the refugees to return to their homes.

"Don't suffer here, everyone. We are repairing the houses in the city. At least you will have a place to shelter from the wind and rain when you go back." Zhang Xiaomiao shouted loudly, his voice a little hoarse in the wind and rain.

She looked at the refugees' faces, which were numb and full of longing due to suffering, and her heart was filled with pity.

Under her constant persuasion, some refugees began to pack up their things and head towards the city.