Some short-sighted individuals can't help but squander their grain as soon as they get a large amount; others are money-hungry, and after we distribute a lot of grain and leave, they go and bully the old, weak, and sick, plundering it to sell for profit; there are even those who clearly haven't suffered from the disaster but mix in to take more.
To ensure that the truly affected people have enough food to get through the winter, we have to distribute in small amounts multiple times. This way, no one dares cause trouble; otherwise, they won't get anything next time."
So that's it!
No wonder in historical dramas, whenever there's a disaster relief plot, it always involves corrupt officials, and some even see it as a lucrative opportunity. Layers upon layers of exploitation, the suffering falls on the disaster victims, while some fill their pockets.
