Chapter 189: Recruitment

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Su Yan dragged Nalan Cui and spent a lot of effort to squeeze in. Along the way, she kept apologizing and finally got a clear view of the scene inside.

It was a large round platform, and on top of it stood Yuyan.

Su Yan and Nalan Cui looked at each other. What was he up to this time?

Beside Yuyan stood a person who was beating a gong, holding a huge gong in his hand.

He saw that almost everyone had arrived, so he signaled for his men to begin.

That man immediately started beating the golden gong in his hand. When the sound was close enough, one could still hear the vibrating sound.

The person in the innermost part could not help but take a step back.

Yuyan was very satisfied with this effect. He coughed lightly and said, “Everyone, my name is Yuyan. I’m here today to set up a platform for one thing.”

He deliberately paused for a moment. When he saw that everyone’s eyes were focused on him, he continued, “The refugees from the south are all digging channels outside our city. Everyone should know about this, right?”

Everyone nodded. They could see it every day when they went out.

Yuyan continued, “But we still don’t have enough people to dig channels. So everyone can participate and register. Moreover, you may enjoy the same treatment as the refugees.”

Hearing this, everyone began to discuss. They didn’t lack this bit of food.

In the end, only some vagrants and beggars registered.

Yuyan didn’t panic. He added, “You can choose the three meals provided by the imperial court, or you can choose to bring the corresponding grain home.”

This made them move. The prices of the grain and oil shops in the capital had skyrocketed, and they couldn’t afford to eat anymore.

This made the people from the grain and oil trading company unhappy, a fat man dressed in gold and silver said, “Why should we believe you? We don’t even know if these grains are enough for the refugees to eat. Do you still have leftover grains to give us? Besides, digging channels in the capital isn’t wise. Everyone, don’t believe it.”

These words made everyone hesitant. Those who wanted to register stopped in their tracks and hesitated.

Yuyan’s smile grew brighter as he said, “I can answer this question. Firstly, I am the imperial envoy personally conferred by the Emperor. The official seal here can guarantee that what I said is true.”

He took out an official badge with the word “Imperial Envoy” printed on it from his sleeve. This title shocked everyone, and there was reverence in their eyes. So, they believed that this matter was 80-90% true.

Yuyan continued, “As for the lack of food that you mentioned, there’s no need for everyone to worry. This granary used for disaster relief was donated by Princess Consort Guang Pingwang. If there’s not enough food, someone would donate another one. This matter is the least of our worries.”

With the addition of Guang Pingwang’s name, everyone ran to the registration point to line up.

The fatty who had just spoken walked out with a pale expression and left dejectedly.

Only Su Yan and Nalan Cui were left around the stage.

Yuyan turned around and saw them. Their expressions were not very good, and Yuyan’s expression was also somewhat stiff.

However, his skin was still quite thick, and he recovered in an instant.

Su Yan took the lead and said, “You really make the best use of everything, but I don’t have a second granary for you.”

Nalan Cui’s expression was also a little cold as he waited for his explanation.

Yuyan smiled and said, “I wonder if you are interested in going to Star Seizer Pavilion?”

The group of three headed towards Star Seizer Pavilion. Su Yan was very curious.

Although Star Seizer Pavilion belonged to her family, she had not been there before. It was likely that her mother had not been there either.

Nalan Cui had been there several times.

The name of Star Seizer Pavilion was rather artistic. However, Su Yan looked at the dilapidated door in front of her and asked, “Are you that poor?”

Unexpectedly, it looked even older than Qicao Pawnshop.

Yuyan, on the other hand, looked like an expert and said, “Appearance is not important.. What is important is the content.”