Lin Wen didn't notice Huang Mingxiao's wandering thoughts. He thought for a moment and said, "In a while, the soldiers will start a fire and cook. Give the county governor's meat to them, and then go to the townsfolk to buy some chickens, ducks, and fish. Send them over as a bonus before their work."
Huang Mingxiao asked in surprise, "What work?"
Lin Wen smiled and said, "They will participate in the reconstruction."
"What!?"
Huang Mingxiao's eyeballs were about to jump out. He felt that since the arrival of this county governor, nothing was normal.
"This, this, this is the imperial army. Even if you have the Commissioner's Power to dispatch them, you can't prevent some of them from reporting you to the imperial military department for giving unreasonable orders. This matter won't end well!"
"Oh?" Lin Wen didn't expect such a thing, but he didn't care. "Then just report me. I'll see how many lives they have."
The person who would report him would definitely have black aura. Even if it wasn't completely black, it would turn black after reporting him. He had plenty of ways to deal with it.
Half of Huang Mingxiao's body was cold, and the other half was hot. The waters of the Empire were so deep that even the powerful lords of the imperial court didn't dare to casually touch it. And yet he, a mere county governor, dared to step into it without a care.
He was not sure what would happen to such a bold county governor.
Maybe ascending to the heavens, like the last rule breaker, maybe falling, like the countless bodies of the famous or unknown under the throne.
But at least for now, he's with us, doing everything in his power to rebuild homes for the refugees.
Huang Mingxiao suddenly had an inexplicable idea in his heart. One goal, one impulse—even if he had to give up everything, he had to do the best in reconstruction work, so that no one could be picky or mean.
With such an achievement, no matter how much trouble they encountered in the future, County Governor Lin would have an additional layer of protection and be safe.
This was a true hero of the Empire. He could not be allowed to fall.
Lin Wen did not notice the change in Huang Mingxiao. He was trying his best to think about what he was going to do next. His poor management ability had long been overwhelmed. His brain kept wailing and screaming, and he had to force it to get up and work.
After all, the power of his Soul Essence had long been exhausted, and casting spells with Kindness was too expensive. Lin Wen could only squeeze himself dry.
After a while, Lin Wen asked, "I remember there are more than 50,000 people who haven't been settled and are sleeping in the open, right?"
Huang Mingxiao nodded.
"Hurry up and arrange the construction work. Make sure that everyone can stay in a tent before the sky turns dark tomorrow. Also, improve the management of the resettlement sites If you encounter any difficulties in implementing it, come to me."
"Yes, County Head Lin."
After a while, Lin Wen suddenly slapped his head and asked, "Have you finished calculating your project budget?"
Huang Mingxiao was a little hesitant. "It's basically done."
"What's the total budget?"
"According to the engineering plan, the first phase will cost 180 million. We don't have to consider the second phase and the long-term plan for now."
Lin Wen thought for a while and said, "Remove the labor cost and report the number again."
Huang Mingxiao calculated for a while and answered, "It should be able to be compressed to around 130 million."
It was only half the original price of 270 million, but even so, the money was far from enough.
He had to find a way.
As long as they could complete the first phase of the project, the lives of the refugees would be guaranteed. The second phase and the long-term plan would be for the future.
Lin Wen calculated in his heart.
The immortal's plan was very reliable. The first phase of the plan ensured the basic living conditions. Not only did it greatly reduce the cost, but it also made enough preparations so that the second phase and the long-term project could be seamlessly continued without any hindrance.
There was a gap of more than 100 million yuan in funding and the construction team had to be paid too, but there was no other way.
He could only work on the project first and think of a solution to the money problem later.
Lin Wen's thoughts had already settled, so he said, "We have to get to work first. Everything will be easy once the work starts. Let's not worry about the money for now."
"In a while, I'll organize the refugees to participate in the construction. At the same time, I need to establish a new order at the temporary resettlement site. There are too many things to do. You have a lot of work to do in the future. Prepare well."
When Huang Mingxiao heard this, he was both happy and nervous. Without a doubt, considering County Head Lin's current prestige among the refugees, he could do this. However, organizing 300,000 people, who were not soldiers, to rebuild their homes was not an easy task.
For a moment, he was filled with so many thoughts that he didn't even realize when Lin Wen had left.
Night had already fallen, and the moon quietly rose into the sky.
Although he was in a remote area in the wilderness, there were people everywhere. The night breeze was gentle and blew against his face, making him feel indescribably comfortable.
In such a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, Lin Wen visited the new mayor of Changle Town, namely Xiao Li, the various members of the task force, Fang Dashan's troops, as well as the nearby gathering sites for the refugees and some representatives of the refugees.
Under the effect of the Heart of Seven Orifices, the two sides had a very pleasant conversation. His few simple sentences could bring confidence, encouragement, hope, and unlimited anticipation for the beautiful future.
The most obvious beneficiaries are the refugees and their representatives.
They were also the people who needed these things the most.
After that, Lin Wen met the judge of the Empire's Criminal Court in Changshan County.
Fang Yaobo.
His title was very shocking, but he was actually just a town official, and he was also a middle-aged baldy.
Not only was he lower than Lin Wen by three levels, but he was also directly under Lin Wen's command. When he saw the county governor, he was like a mouse seeing a cat.
Lin Wen had no interest in talking nonsense with him. He pointed at the file in his hand and said, "These four people were guilty of crimes against humanity. They ended up trying to attack the county governor and were killed on the spot by me."
Fang Yaobo's bald head was drenched in sweat. The assistant beside him had to use two rolls of handkerchiefs to wipe it off.
He stammered, "County, county, county governor, but, but according to the information I've received, these four people were only evil in bullying and molesting women. According to the laws of the Empire, they shouldn't be guilty of crimes against humanity. It's not enough either. It's not enough to sentence them to death."
He said the last two sentences extremely softly, afraid that he would anger the county governor.
Lin Wen laughed coldly. "How can you be the Court Chief? You're so short-sighted. You don't have any sense of the big picture at all."
Fang Yaobo was sweating profusely and did not know how to reply.
Lin Wen continued, "According to their duty, they should have maintained the order and helped the refugees. However, they abused their power, confiscated food, committed crimes, bullied men and women. What did they want?"
Fang Yaobo shook his head in fear, not understanding the county governor's meaning.
Lin Wen stared at him and said sternly, "This is trying to stir up a civil rebellion! It is trying to drive a wedge between the people of the county and the government. They intend to attack the county capital and murder the county head! This will cause the aid to be cut off and the reconstruction to fail. The supplies can't be transported. What are they trying to do? They're trying to kill 300,000 refugees!"
"I'm asking you now! Murdering the governor of a county! Murdering 300,000 citizens! Is that enough for crimes against humanity!?"
Fang Yaobo's body trembled. After a long while, he finally answered, "Yes, yes, it's a crime against humanity."
Lin Wen was a little disappointed. He looked at him for a while with Aura Observation. As expected, this person was as timid as a mouse and couldn't be of much use. Fortunately, he didn't have any black aura.
He could only use it reluctantly.
Lin Wen thought that it was not good to find a more suitable candidate at this time. Besides the trouble, Kindness should not be wasted like this.
After all, the man was just doing some chores. The main job was to be done by himself, so it didn't matter.
"Enough."
Lin Wen said calmly and slowly.
"Go set up a platform outside the town. Tomorrow, I want to publicly interrogate those vermin. I want to make a judgment immediately. Those who are sentenced to death must be executed immediately."
"You have to do all the work overnight. You have to prepare the law materials and the charges. There can't be any mistakes in the open trial. All actions have to be legal and reasonable."
"Also, send someone to spread this matter overnight."
Lin Wen spoke non-stop, and Fang Yaobo could only nod his head continuously. He did not have the chance to speak the entire time.