Chapter 887: Rain in Luoyang

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The heavy rain, the dust on the roofs, the dirt on the streets, and the garbage in the ditches were all washed away by the menacing rain. Luoyang after the rain, how to look at how comfortable. Luoyang, this ancient city, after changing its owner, seems to be proving itself everywhere, and it is about to change the old appearance into a new one.

Someone has carefully calculated that in Luoyang and the surrounding areas, it has been at least five months without rain. Originally, it should rain a lot in summer, and the four seasons in Luoyang are very distinct. However, in recent years, the climate has been abnormal, and there is little rain in summer, which has brought great difficulties to agricultural production.

Because of the lack of rain, it will lead to continuous drought in Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi and other places. Successive droughts led to a large number of crop failures, which eventually led to a large number of refugees. In the past two or three years, the flow of refugees in the three provinces has been one after another. The wars in the Central Plains were basically triggered by the flow of refugees.

In fact, when the Tiger Ben Army first entered Luoyang, the number of refugees was also quite large. Prior to this, because of the strict ban of the Luoyang government, refugees from other places were all blocked from Luoyang City and were not allowed to enter the city. After the Tiger Army broke the city, the relevant bans were lifted, and the refugees around Luoyang, and even the refugees from neighboring provinces, could enter Luoyang City and receive food and other living materials.

As a result, Luoyang's population skyrocketed. Originally, Luoyang only had a population of more than 500,000, which was already a large town. After adding a large number of refugees, the population of Luoyang City has exceeded 700,000. Moreover, this number continues to increase.

I heard that there is a first-class grain distribution in Luoyang City, and the people in nearby Yiyang, Yanshi, Mengjin, Xin'an, Mianchi and other places have run to Luoyang. Even the people in Ruzhou and other places have rushed to Luoyang.

For this reason, Li Yan, who was entrusted with important tasks by Zhang Zhun, had to consider more ways to settle these refugees, transform them into local residents of Luoyang, and organize them to carry out agricultural production to create productivity for the Tiger Ben Army as soon as possible. According to Zhang Zhun's intentions, when the Juntian Order was implemented, these people were included in it.

After intense and hard work day and night, the specific regulations on the Junda Order were finally perfected. Subsequently, a vigorous movement to divide the fields and land was launched. Under the auspices of Li Yan, the people who couldn't wait finally got their own fields.

In the dense raindrops, the peasants who had just been allocated the fields began to go down to the fields and wait for their land. Looking at the sign with his name written on the field, every farmer who went to the field felt full of energy. Working for yourself and working for others is just different, and the motivation is completely different.

As soon as the Tiger Ben Army came, he implemented the long-awaited Juntian Order, and just got his own land, Tiangong was so cooperative, and so beautiful, it actually rained heavily, which can't help but make people think that the Tiger Ben Army is really too blessed, and Zhang Zhun is a person who is favored by God. Otherwise, how could it have gone so smoothly? It's just a good weather!

Even Li Yan and Wang Shide couldn't help but look at each other, feeling quite weird. This sudden heavy rain did make the two of them feel strange. Could it be that God really takes such care of the Governor? I've just finished dividing the fields here, and it's raining over there? Such a good thing really can't help but make people reverie!

Many gray-haired old people braved the rain to come to the front of King Fu's mansion, chattering and praying, and they didn't know whether they were thanking God for their care or Zhang Zhun for bringing them good luck. In short, seeing their tearful appearance, everyone felt very relieved. Perhaps, from now on, their hard days will come to an end.

Even Zhang Zhun himself felt a little surprised. It seems that this rain is indeed too timely and ingenious, a bit like the legendary Ruixiang. In his heart, Zhang Zhun is definitely an atheist, and he believes that it must be a coincidence. What does it have to do with him when it rains all day?

However, he believes that it is a coincidence, but others don't want to believe it, right? People's wishes are always good, and they hope that this coincidence is the embodiment of their beautiful wishes. They want to thank Zhang Zhun for bringing them good wishes and giving them the opportunity to realize their good wishes.

In fact, the benefits of heavy rain are not limited to these. Another benefit of the downpour is that the water level of the Yellow River has risen greatly, and the speed of boats has been greatly accelerated. The ship responsible for transshipment of supplies soon arrived at the Mengjin ferry. The soldiers of the Tiger Army packed up all the captured wealth and took it away.

After loading all the gold, silver and jewelry on the ship and transporting them away, Zhang Zhun felt a lot more relaxed. Without these concerns, his days in Luoyang would be even more free. At this time, even if the whole army of the official army was dispatched and desperately came to attack Luoyang, he could deal with it in a good way.

Standing in front of the dripping eaves, watching the strings of water droplets continue to fall from the eaves, Zhang Zhun slowly stretched out his hand and let the water droplets fall on his arm. The winter rain, with a hint of chill, hits people's bodies, and suddenly makes people's spirits lifted.

The air after the rain is exceptionally fresh. Taking a deep breath, I felt as if my heart and lungs had been completely cleansed. Zhang Zhun took many deep breaths in a row and washed all his heart and lungs.

"My lord, the merchants have arrived."

At this time, Wang Shide quietly came in to report with an oil-paper umbrella.

"Good!"

Zhang Zhun nodded.

He propped up an oil-paper umbrella by himself, and surrounded by the guards, came to the Hongyun Building.

Hongyun Lou is the largest inn in Luoyang City, and all business travelers from south to north know the name of this inn. At this moment, the Luoyang Merchants' Federation is holding a meeting here to discuss future development plans. Luoyang's well-known merchants have all gathered here.

When the Tiger Army occupied Luoyang, all the gates of Luoyang City were open, and people could enter and exit the city, and of course the merchants could come and go, so there were many business trips to participate in the conference this time. The local merchants in Luoyang, plus the merchants from other places, have three or four hundred people. It is precisely because there are too many people that Hongyun Building will be chosen as the location for the meeting.

Zhang Zhun's arrival made these merchants very excited. At this time, it was still pouring rain outside, and the sky and the earth were all white. The Governor personally came to Hongyun Tower to attend their meeting with an umbrella, and did not say anything, this sincerity alone was enough to show that the Tiger Benjun attached great importance to commerce and trade.

It is the nature of businesses to pursue profits, and sometimes, for the sake of profits, there are indeed many businesses who have forgotten morality and righteousness. However, it must be admitted that most businesses still pay attention to integrity and morality. They will be equally touched and equally value human nature.

Zhang Zhun happily attended the meeting under such circumstances, which really moved them. This made them feel that Zhang Zhun was indeed a ruler worthy of support. It should be a good choice to support Zhang Zhun to do things. Compared with King Fu and the others, of course, they are more willing to choose Zhang Zhun and Tiger Benjun.

"I know, everyone is worried that the Tiger Army will withdraw soon! I promise here that the Tiger Army will definitely not withdraw! Even if the imperial court sent a million troops to attack Luoyang, the Tiger Ben army would definitely not withdraw! ”

After Zhang Zhun arrived at the venue, he went straight to the point and said loudly.

"Crackle!"

Those merchants were reassured and immediately applauded desperately.

They were indeed worried that when the Tiger Ben Army came to Luoyang, they would just take a handful of sheep and snatch the wealth of the Fuwang Mansion, and then they would get out of the house immediately. If this is the case, the arrival of the Tiger Benjun will not be of any benefit to them as merchants. Zhang Zhun snatched more than ninety percent of Luoyang's wealth at once, what benefits can they have?

Moreover, once the imperial army regained control of Luoyang, they would definitely have to sit on wax again. They know best the methods of the officers and soldiers. The official army's means of making money are much more powerful than those of the tiger army. After the officials and soldiers came, they were about to be labeled with the crime of colluding with the anti-thieves. If you want to clear this charge, you can only pay money. Only by taking out the last of their sons can they get rid of the charges on their bodies.

Expecting such consequences, of course, no merchant is willing to see the tiger army take a handful and leave. However, the Tiger Ben army did not have many troops in Luoyang, and it was separated from Shandong by a Kaifeng city, surrounded by the territory of the official army, if it were not connected by the Yellow River, it could almost be said that it was lonely overseas. Obviously, such a situation is not good for the Tiger Army. Therefore, the possibility of the withdrawal of the Tiger Ben army from Luoyang is still very high.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhun now solemnly announced that the Tiger Ben Army would not withdraw from Luoyang, and they were a little relieved. Since the Tiger Army will not withdraw from Luoyang, the official army will definitely not be able to enter the city, and the consequences of being bullied by the official army will not exist. As long as they loyally follow the Tiger Ben Army in the future, they believe that there will still be good days.

In fact, most of the Luoyang merchants are welcome to the business policy of the Tiger Army. In the past, the merchants in Luoyang were basically under the control of Fuwangfu, and they had to listen to Fuwangfu for everything, and most of the profits they earned had to be handed over to Fuwangfu, and they didn't have much money in their hands.

Now, completely out of the cage of King Fu's Mansion, of course they welcome it. Although the Tiger Army needs to levy a 15% commercial tax, it seems that the figure is quite high, but it is much lower than the previous tap of the Fuwang Mansion. This 15% business tax already includes all expenses, and after paying this fee, no other money is needed. This is definitely what merchants want to see the most. In the past, there were too many places that needed to be spent for no reason, and all the expenses added up to definitely more than 15%.

No, even the proprietress of the Qinglou was smiling, looking at Zhang Zhun's young cheeks, and throwing her winks over one by one. The ban of the Tiger Ben Army does not include the banning of Qinglou, but only strengthens supervision and does not allow forcing good people to become prostitutes. In other words, their Qinglou business can still continue.

Generally speaking, these decrees promulgated by the Tiger Army are basically acceptable to the merchants in Luoyang. As long as the Tiger Ben Army does not withdraw from Luoyang, their business can proceed normally. Especially after the news of the king and the capital spread, the merchants in Luoyang were even more excited. If Zhang Zhun really became king in Luoyang, they would be the people at the feet of the Son of Heaven in the future.

"All of you here, do you have any relatives or friends in Kaifeng City?"

After solemnly stating that the Tiger Ben Army would not withdraw from Luoyang, Zhang Zhun suddenly asked.

"Relatives and friends?"

"Kaifeng City?"

The merchants in Luoyang looked at each other, all a little puzzled.

What does Zhang Zhun mean when he mentions Kaifeng City at this time?

"In the short term, the Tiger Ben army will launch an attack on Kaifeng City from the direction of the Yellow River. In order to avoid accidental injury, please notify your relatives and friends and evacuate as soon as possible! ”

Zhang Zhun said lightly.

"Attack Kaifeng?"

All the merchants, you look at me, I look at you, with a look of surprise.

The Tiger Ben Army is going to attack Kaifeng again? Luoyang has just been conquered, and the tail of the hand has not been completely dealt with, and the Tiger Ben Army is about to attack the seal? This Zhang Zhun is really a greedy guy. The fat in Luoyang has not yet been eaten, and the chopsticks have already reached the top of Kaifeng. Could it be that the Tiger Ben Army really wants to quickly control the entire territory of Henan?

In fact, the Tiger Ben Army did not have a plan to attack Kaifeng, and the Tiger Ben Army at this time could not spare enough troops at all, but Zhang Zhun did not mind and scared the defenders of Kaifeng City. He believes that soldiers are not tired of deceit, and if they scare and scare the other party, they may be able to achieve unexpected results. Perhaps, Kaifeng can be captured without blood.

It only took two hours for the Tiger Ben army to attack Luoyang, and it is believed that it will not take long to attack Kaifeng. This is quite fatal for the defenders of Kaifeng City. After the Tiger Ben Army conquered Luoyang, the defenders of Kaifeng City would definitely not be able to calm down.

Kaifeng is really too close to Shandong, and the infantry from Cao County can rush to Kaifeng in a few days. Imagine, under such circumstances, how can the defenders of Kaifeng City be calm? The combat effectiveness of the Kaifeng defenders cannot be several times stronger than the Luoyang defenders, right?

After the Tiger Ben Army seized Luoyang, the Tiger Ben Army and the official army will definitely strategize and continue to compete for the Henan region. For the Tiger Army, it is necessary to take Kaifeng and Zhengzhou and open up the land passage between Shandong and Luoyang. And for the official army, it is also very important to recover Luoyang and prevent the Tiger Ben Army from gaining a firm foothold in Henan. Whoever can realize his plan first will be the real master of Henan.

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