Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

"Ask Yu Yan to copy each one according to the handwriting, and then send it back as it is. Remember to be careful not to expose it." Old Master Yu instructed carefully.

Yu Shen took the order and then, as if remembering something, said, "Master, when I was investigating the Wu residence, I saw two highly skilled martial artists watching the study. I wasn't sure I could alert them, so I didn't go into the study to check."

Old Master Yu waved his hand to indicate that he understood, and Yu Shen took the box and left.

"This small Wu residence actually has a guard with great martial arts skills. It seems that Wu Qingming is very cautious!" Tang Jue couldn't help but sigh.

"Let's take a rest first. You've been busy all day and I'm afraid you won't be able to relax tomorrow. You're too old and useless." Grandpa Yu took a rest on his own, and Tang Jue also got up and went back to his room.

The next morning, Tang Jue and others had not yet woken up, but Wu Qingming was already waiting for them. He had been waiting outside for an incense stick until they had dressed and washed up.

Tang Jue took a few quick steps, his face showing an awkward expression: "Why didn't Wu Mingfu send someone to wake us up? This makes us feel so embarrassed."

Wu Qingming smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, it's not a big deal. You all worked very hard yesterday, so it's inevitable that you slept a little deeply. Besides, I came early at this time."

They were greeted and led to the dining room. Breakfast was simpler: a mixed bun, a dish of pickles, a dish of vegetables, and a few boiled eggs. Fortunately, Tang Jue and his companions weren't picky and readily accepted his offerings. They ate quite a bit, though the Wu couple, who were the last, only had a few mouthfuls of porridge before stopping.

"Master Wu Ming and Madam, the people are so blessed to have you. It's so rare to have someone so honest and compassionate!" Tang Jue deliberately praised.

Wu Qingming was a little confused by the sudden praise and had to put on a careful smile.

After breakfast, Tang Jue mentioned that he wanted to go to the village to see the disaster situation. Wu Qingming asked his attendants to make arrangements, and the group set off for the outside of the county town.

"Where is Wu Mingfu going?"

"Reporting to the prefect, this is to Shili Town outside the East City Gate."

"How is the disaster situation in Gravel Town?"

"Shili Town was slightly less affected. Half of the houses were flooded, and a small portion of the livestock were also lost, but there were few casualties. I have already sent officials to assist with rescue efforts."

"Oh~ What about other towns and villages? Which places are affected by the epidemic?"

"Other villages and towns have been severely affected. To be honest, the roads in these hard-hit villages and towns are mostly impassable. However, I have already sent people to open them up. In most places, the ground has collapsed several feet deep. My county office is short-staffed, and I have already sent most of them out to repair them day and night. I am truly incompetent. It breaks my heart just thinking about it."

His face was filled with helplessness and indignation, his eyes were red as if tears were falling.

This confession was full of emotion and passion. If someone was more sensitive and gentle, he would probably offer some words of comfort.

Tang Jue consoled him a few times before saying, "What would you do if no one came to the rescue of Wu Ming Mansion?"

Wu Qingming was stunned for a moment, lowered his head to hide the fierce light that flashed in his eyes, and thought to himself, "This Tang guy is quite clear-headed." He looked up again with a graceful expression.

"I'm incompetent. After the disaster, I personally went to various medical clinics, major merchants, and martial arts houses, hoping that they could lend a hand to help my hometown overcome this disaster. Fortunately, the villagers were kind-hearted and many responded to my request. They donated money, labor, and manpower, but it was only a drop in the bucket. If we can hold out a little longer, our sincere efforts will be worthwhile."

The few of them exchanged glances without saying anything, and followed him to Shili Town. The road seemed to have been intentionally cleaned up, with some minor traces but not too obvious.

Passing by several villages, the villagers were all working in an orderly manner, but the atmosphere was a bit depressing. Although they didn't think much about it, they were still cautious and decided to send someone to inquire later.

The elders and the head of the village near the town entrance were waiting early. They were so enthusiastic when they saw them approaching, and they were so grateful to Wu Qingming that they cried.

Tang Jue and the others only briefly wandered around, asked a few questions, and then stopped talking, saying they would leave Qingyun County and head for Xiapu County. They also reassured Wu Qingming and promised to send someone to help him with the disaster relief work soon.

Wu Qingming sent Tang Jue and the others off, frowning and asking the Chief Secretary, "What do you think they came here for? Just to inquire about the disaster situation? To see if we are doing our job properly?"

The Chief Clerk said, "This Tang Prefecture Governor has only been in office for two years, and he has no foundation in Funan Prefecture. Even if he wants to accomplish something big, he still has to rely on the heads of the various counties. I think this is just a formality, so that the higher-ups won't question him about his incompetence and inaction."

Wu Qingming was suspicious. He always felt that it was strange for them to come here. He just asked about the situation and dismissed him with whatever he said. Could it be that it was just as the chief clerk said, that they were just going through the motions?

Besides, Tang Jue and others left Qingyun County and made sure that they had shaken off their tail before turning to the villages and towns west of Qingyun County. That was the area most severely affected by the disaster, and they must go there to see it in person. If they really relied on Wu Qingming, these disaster victims would probably have no way out.

The further you go in, the colder you feel. There are flooded broken walls, rotten trees and dead birds everywhere, exposed to the sun, attracting countless snakes, insects, rats and ants to gnaw on them, and the smell of decay and mold is everywhere.

Old Man Yu had the masks he brought distributed and asked everyone to wear them to cover their mouths and noses, and then buried the dead poultry along the way.

A lot of the road had been washed away, and the group had a hard time moving forward. They only covered a few dozen miles in half a day. When it was getting dark, they found an open place to rest.

"Let's save some water. Water will be precious in the future. We can't drink this river water. There are many dead bodies of livestock floating on the water along the way. I'm afraid the village affected by the disaster will have a hard time surviving!" Old Man Yu had already made the worst-case scenario plan in his mind.

A few people made a fire, ate some dry food and drank some water, then rested on the ground.

"I have written to the Fanyang Jiedushi, asking him to send troops to assist in disaster relief. They are expected to arrive tomorrow." Tang Jue looked at the hazy scene in front of him and felt an unfathomable fear.

"Well, I've instructed Yu Xing and the others to explore the Wu residence again tonight to see if they can lure those two masters into the study. The emperor's envoys should be arriving in the next few days. Since Tianshi Li was able to predict the flood disaster, I believe the emperor would have made preparations early." He added, "You should go back tomorrow and meet the envoys."

Tang Jue said, "I won't go back. I made arrangements before I came here, and I have officials to guide me."

"I'm afraid it's going to be difficult ahead!"