Chapter 376 The snow stopped
Chapter 376 The snow stopped
Because of the snow, many people caught colds, and there were many more patients in the clinic. Gao Zhijun was so busy that she had to stay overnight in the clinic.
Despite the warnings, many thatched houses were still crushed, killing several villagers and injuring many others.
The heavy snow lasted for three days and three nights, and Gao Zhijun was busy for three days.
During this period, she did not return to the princess's mansion, but stayed in the clinic. One reason was that the roads were slippery and difficult to walk on due to the heavy snow. The other reason was that there were too many patients and the clinic was short of staff.
She finally understood what it meant to be dead if she didn't do it.
It was because she fired Dr. Du and his team that the clinic was short-staffed, and she was so tired that she couldn't walk. She should have waited until the snow was over and the patients recovered before firing them so that she wouldn't be so exhausted.
"It has stopped snowing! Princess, look, it has stopped snowing!"
Gao Zhijun was treating a patient when Hongyue ran in happily and excitedly.
"I see. Look how happy you are. Go and ask someone to clear the snow in front of the clinic so that people can walk more easily."
When Gao Zhijun heard that the snow had stopped, she let out a long sigh. It had finally stopped.
If it goes on like this, who knows how many people will suffer. She herself will be too busy to do this.
"Godly doctor, the snow has stopped, it's great!"
When the patients heard this, a smile appeared on their faces.
This year's heavy snowfall was so sudden and heavy that many thatched houses were crushed. Some villagers woke up and patrolled the area to wake them up in advance, saving them from being crushed under their houses. Some villagers were not so lucky and escaped. They were crushed under their houses and were cold and injured until the villagers rescued them.
"Now that the snow has stopped, everyone can have a good New Year."
Gao Zhijun looked at the white snow outside and felt a little heavy-hearted, wondering how many people were left homeless.
In order not to make the patients worry, she chose to tell a lie to comfort them.
"Divine Doctor, can we really have a good New Year this year?"
The patient was not comforted but worried instead, so it really cannot help but have a good New Year.
The houses have collapsed, so there is no place to celebrate the New Year.
"Yes, you must trust the court. It will ensure that everyone has a good year. You all should relax. This will help you recover from your illness."
Gao Zhijun knew what they were worried about, and she would ask her father to solve the housing problem.
"I hope so!"
The people are not very optimistic.
Gao Zhijun concentrated on treating the people and only had some time to rest during the lunch break at noon.
At this moment, the snow on the streets had been cleared. After Gao Zhijun finished her lunch, she took a carriage into the palace to find the emperor.
"Princess, the sun is out. Look how warm it is."
Mo Xue looked at a big sun appearing in the sky. It was bright and warm under the sunlight.
"Canglang, stop the car!"
Gao Zhijun stopped Canglang who was driving, and said she wanted to get out of the car to feel the sunshine.
"Shut up!"
Canglang tightened the reins and the carriage slowly stopped.
Gao Zhijun got off the carriage and stood on the street. A ray of golden sunlight shone down, making her feel warm.
The sunshine, which had not been seen for many days, reappeared today, driving away the cold wind.
At this time, people on both sides of the street walked out onto the street, shouting and jumping to cheer: "The snow has stopped, the sun is out, it's warm and comfortable!"
Gao Zhijun felt the warmth brought by the sun, and the gloom in her heart had dissipated, turning her into a happy mood.
The sky cleared up after the snow.
Looking at the happy people, Gao Zhijun got on the carriage and went to the palace to find the emperor.
Gao Zhijun had special privileges when entering the palace, so she was able to enter the palace and the imperial study without any hindrance.
"It's so cold, why are you here?"
The emperor saw Gao Zhijun and asked her.
Because of the snow in the past few days, many people’s thatched houses collapsed and they were left homeless.
Soon the New Year came, and the local officials asked him how to resettle the people. He was worried about this matter.
"Father, the heavy snow has crushed the people's houses. Many people are homeless. I don't know how to celebrate the New Year this year. I came here to ask you."
Gao Zhijun went straight to the point and stated the reason why she entered the palace.
"I have received memorials from various places asking me this question, and I am also worried about this issue."
The emperor didn't expect that Gao Zhijun entered the palace for this matter.
"Father, have you thought of a countermeasure?"
Gao Zhijun asked the emperor.
"Not yet. After all, the treasury is empty and there is nothing we can do to help even if we want to."
The emperor felt a headache when thinking about the national treasury. How could he be so poor when he didn't have that much money?
"Father, let's do this! I will pay half and the court will pay the other half to build houses for the people. This year, we will build new houses for the people to celebrate the New Year."
Gao Zhijun also knew that the national treasury was insufficient and that all the money in Daliang was in the hands of corrupt officials and wealthy businessmen. She was willing to donate money to help the people rebuild their homes.
"Really, that's great. You are just like timely rain, a benefactor of Daliang."
The emperor didn't expect Gao Zhijun to be so generous. You know, it takes a lot of money to build houses for the people.
"Father, if we build thatched houses, they will be crushed by the snow next year. Why don't we build blue brick and tile houses? In each village, we will requisition a piece of land and build blue brick and tile houses uniformly. We will build houses according to the population."
Gao Zhijun thought of building rows of civilian houses and each household had an independent courtyard. The courtyards of households with more people would be larger, and those with fewer people would be smaller. In any case, every male had a room, and two females had a room.
"Tell me how to build it."
The emperor had never heard of what Gao Zhijun said and found it very new, so he asked Gao Zhijun for a detailed explanation.
After Gao Zhijun's detailed explanation, the emperor was very pleased and immediately decided to do as Gao Zhijun said.
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