The Capital was as bustling as ever.
Although Tongzhi County was not far away, the flooding had not reached this far. Soldiers stood guard at the city gates, strictly forbidding any refugees from entering. Wealthy merchants and officials had sent men to set up porridge stalls at the gates to provide aid, and the refugees could choose to settle outside the city walls. As long as they did not cause trouble, they could at least manage a half-full stomach each day.
A fast horse galloped down the road. The townspeople hurriedly cleared a path.
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