At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 33 Giving Name
"It's getting colder and colder."

Xiao Han pulled him to the stove and made him a cup of hot tea before asking, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"It's urgent."

Pan Yuanshao said: "In the past two days, all the counties have submitted official documents. The severity of the snow disaster in the eleven counties varies. In some counties, dozens of people froze to death overnight."

Pan Yuanshao took a sip of hot tea before continuing, "This year's snow will at least last until the beginning of next year. I'm afraid the subsequent situation is not optimistic."

"Is it that serious?"

Xiao Han frowned.

"Well, the worst hit counties are Gulang County and Jingtai County at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The county magistrates of both counties have been waiting outside the governor's office for two days."

Pan Yuanshao said: "I came here today just to ask you how to deal with it."

"Aren't you asking knowingly?"

Xiao Han shook his head: "Allow money and food from the treasury to rescue those who need help. Also, let Gao Li lead the Black Armor Army to the counties to provide disaster relief."

"My lord is kind and righteous."

Pan Yuanshao stood up and saluted respectfully.

"My Lord, is there anything going on recently?"

he asked.

"Nothing, what's the matter?"

Xiao Han smiled and said, "What are you planning?"

"I think if you have time, you can lead the Black Armor Army to distribute food, clear snow, and repair houses in various counties and towns."

Pan Yuanshao said: "First, it can stabilize people's hearts, and second, it can also make the people of Xiliang grateful for your kindness."

"it is good."

After a little thought, Xiao Han nodded.

"Oh, by the way, send someone to Shangyuan County to inform Cao Xiong and ask him to find a way to get some food, cloth and other winter supplies from outside. Take as much as you can, and the governor's office will pay for it."

"promise."

.......
At noon.

Xiao Han led seven thousand black-armored cavalrymen, escorting a large amount of food and warm clothing, and divided the troops into two groups.

Led by Gao Li, they headed to several counties on the south bank of the Yellow River.

Xiao Han took the remaining troops and food and rushed to several counties at the foot of the Qilian Mountains that were hardest hit by the disaster.

When the Black Armor Army arrived at various counties, countless people came to greet them.

Gulan County Government Office.

Outside, there were many half-naked civilians, which formed a sharp contrast with the well-equipped soldiers of the Black Armor Army.

"Sir, this is a list compiled from every village and town."

The magistrate of Gulang County took out a piece of paper full of names.

"Better not fool me, or watch your head."

Xiao Han took the list and glanced at the Gulang County Magistrate nonchalantly.

The latter clasped his fists and said calmly: "If there is even the slightest mistake, you can chop off my head at will."

"it is good."

Xiao Han nodded slightly, then called Zhao Muli and asked him to take people to the villages and towns to deliver food and disaster relief according to the list.

He came to Gulang County once a few months ago.

But at this time, when he stepped into Gulang County again, what he saw and heard made Xiao Han sigh.

The county magistrate rode beside him and said with a wry smile, "The storehouse in the county government office is empty. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we will not go to the governor's mansion for help."

"More than a dozen people froze to death yesterday. I feel sad, but I can do nothing about it."

Xiao Han glanced at the county magistrate. He was probably only wearing a thin official robe, his ears were covered with frostbite, and his face was red from the cold.

Among the runners and clerks in the county government, none of them were dressed warmly.

He asked someone to bring more than ten cotton-padded clothes and said, "You must not freeze to death."

"I have sent people to Yizhou to purchase food and cloth, and they will be delivered in a month at the latest."

The Gulang County Magistrate shook his head and said, "There is still some firewood in the government office. We can go back and burn it. Let's leave these clothes to the people."

"The Cloud Village is ahead."

The county magistrate pointed to the village in front and said, "This is the worst-hit village in Gulang County."

As we entered Yun Village, the soldiers of the Black Armor Army had already arrived.

A team is distributing clothing and food.

One team is responsible for clearing snow and repairing houses.

"This is the Governor of Xiliang."

The magistrate spoke.

"Upon hearing the news, the governor brought a large army to Yun Village to provide relief."

"Thank you, Lord Governor."

"Master Qingtian."

"Your Excellency is as blessed as the East Sea."

"May your Excellency the Governor live a peaceful and safe life." These were some extremely clichéd words, but Xiao Han did not feel any discomfort listening to them.

Probably because that's all they know.

Or maybe these words are all the language they can use to express their feelings.

"Everyone, get up."

Xiao Han got off his horse and saw a trembling old man standing up. He was holding the hand of a boy in his teens, who was wearing straw sandals and shivering with cold.

"Is it cold?"

Xiao Han asked.

"cold."

Although the boy was afraid, he still answered honestly.

The old man and his grandson were at the end of the line. When it was their turn, their cotton-padded clothes were gone, but they had only a bucket of rice.

"Enough is enough."

The old man hurriedly said: "One bushel of rice is enough."

Xiao Han shook his head, untied his belt, and took off his official robe.

"Your Excellency cannot."

The Gulang County Magistrate said hurriedly.

"Why not."

Xiao Han ignored him and put the official robe on the boy. The boy was much taller than his peers, but he was still wrapped tightly in the official robe.

"Is it still cold?"

Xiao Han smiled.

"It's not cold anymore."

The boy shook his head.

"Your Excellency cannot."

The old man knelt down.

The people around picked up the cotton coats they had received and knelt in front of Xiao Han.

He took off his official robe, revealing only a single layer of clothing underneath. Despite the freezing wind and heavy snow, he did not feel cold.

"A mere official robe can be exchanged for a warrior from Xiliang. This official has made a profit."

Xiao Han laughed.

"What's your name?"

"no name."

The boy shook his head.

"His parents died under the hooves of the horses of the barbarians a few years ago. The old man gave him a nickname, Gou Wa."

The old man knelt down and said.

"Dogwa doesn't sound good."

Xiao Han shook his head and touched the boy's head. Seeing that he had thick bones and a tall physique, he said, "If you don't mind, I'll give him a name."

"Thank you, sir."

The old man cried with joy and quickly pulled his grandson over to kneel down.

"He has a strong physique and a solid frame. He will definitely be a strong boy when he grows up. Let's call him Zhihu."

Xiao Han pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Thank you for the name, sir."

……

When we left Yun Village, all the villagers saw us off.

For a whole half month, Xiao Han led the Black Armor Army to travel throughout the counties of Xiliang County.

Live with the soldiers and eat with the people.

Although it was a bit tiring, the gains were huge.

A heavy snowfall.

This pushed his prestige to its peak, and at the same time he took the opportunity to rectify the military discipline of the Black Armor Army.

Half a month later.

Cao Zhang, the third master of the Cao family, brought back a batch of cloth, cotton clothes and grain from Yizhou, which greatly alleviated the disaster in Xiliang.

today.

Xiao Han summoned the brothers Cao Xiong and Cao Zhang to the governor's mansion.

"Master Cao, Third Master Cao, have some tea."

Miaoyu put down the teacup and said, "Young Master just came back this morning and is bathing and changing clothes in the backyard. Please wait for a moment."

"No hurry, no hurry."

Cao Xiong said hurriedly: "Your Excellency is kind-hearted. He personally led the troops to rescue the disaster, traveling back and forth between the counties, and worked hard for half a month. What does it mean for us to wait for a while?"

(End of this chapter)