Chapter 143: Disaster Relief Without Food but with Banknotes! (2 / 2)
“The one he’s close with—Lian… Lian Hang, a official in the Ministry of War—should go with him. That way, they can still accompany each other during court sessions, avoiding separation due to differences in rank.”
“Although Princess Wanshou will be the lead officer this time, I’ll assign her two experienced deputies. If she proves incapable, the deputies can take over to prevent any disasters.”
This plan showcased the emperor’s meticulous and comprehensive thinking.
The next day, Xu Yanmiao received his orders.
The disaster relief mission to Fujian would be led by Princess Wanshou, supported by Shen Guifang, Minister of Justice, and Liang Rui, an assistant minister in the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, Xu Yanmiao from the Ministry of Personnel and Lian Hang from the Ministry of War would accompany them.
The relief team was further supplemented by a contingent of Imperial Guards, with martial-skilled women specifically assigned to protect Princess Wanshou. Among them was none other than Miss Jin.
The journey from the capital to Fujian covered nearly 3,000 li (approximately 1,500 kilometers). Given the need to transport supplies, the team would require at least a month to reach their destination.
For the first three to four days, Princess Wanshou managed to remain patient. However, by the seventh or eighth day, she grew anxious and asked the two experienced officials, “With travel taking so long, won’t the local disaster victims suffer even more?”
There was nothing they could do—flying wasn’t an option.