Chapter 456: Heavy Snow

"What? My husband, are you tempted? Su Ziyanjiao said to Zhao Xun with a smile.

"Tempted? What is tempting? Zhao Xun, who was in a daze, asked puzzled.

Su Ziyan smiled and said, "Of course it's that pair of sisters!" Didn't you just stare at her? As he spoke, he pointed to Asri, who was snowballing in the garden and mingling with the others.

Zhao Xun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Where am I looking at her, I'm looking at the snow!" It's starting to snow again, and it's not a good thing! Ruixue Mega Year? That's not such a sign! ā€

Su Ziyan was speechless when she heard it! Heavy snow...... If you do too much, it will become a disaster, but this is not something that can be controlled by man.

Youzhou is okay, at least most of the people can live a stable life, but what about other places? Zhao Xun has not forgotten the corpse he saw on the way to Luoyang.

Zhao Xun stood up and lifted the curtain. Haven't walked out the door yet. I felt that the chill was coming, although it was a step apart, but it was different from cold and warm. It was cold outside the pavilion, and the exhaled heat quickly turned into a white mist. The ground in the courtyard was already white, and a thin layer of snow had already been piled up.

Zhao Xun raised his head and looked at the sky, only to see the big snowflakes falling, and the sky was dominated by snowflakes.

Sister Asli stood not far from Zhao Xun and played with the others, and even the maids in the mansion began to rub snowballs and have a snowball with great interest. This is also the reason why Zhao Xun is usually approachable, and after the maid in the house bowed slightly, she continued her great business of throwing snowballs.

The branches of the osmanthus tree in the courtyard are also full of snowflakes, covered in silver, very beautiful. The cold wind continued to howl, but the snow on the branches was still firmly wound on it, and it accumulated more and more, and finally the branches were bent downward, as if they could be broken at any time.

"Click!"

A dull voice came, and in Zhao Xun's eyes, the branches of an osmanthus tree were crushed by the snow, and when they fell, the snow on the branches was of course all shattered, and the snow on the ground was also smashed and splashed, forming a cloud of blood mist.

Asli on the side said with some concern: "I'm afraid it will take a long time for this snow." ā€

Ruyu beside him listened to it and said with a smile: "The longer it goes, the more fun it will be!" It's been a long time since we've played in the snow! ā€

Asli smiled bitterly: "If the snow is too big, it will freeze to death!" ā€

Ruyu quietly shut up and cautiously glanced back at Zhao Xun not far away, for fear that he would be angry when he heard it.

Zhao Xun silently looked at the snowflakes in the sky, these snowflakes were spinning and flying around him, like elves. The scenery is beautiful, but it's too much.

The whole yard was playing in the snow. Building snowmen, having snowball fights, having fun, and laughter like silver bells came clearly from the snow.

It's the same on the street outside! Zhao Xun sighed silently.

"I'm going to take care of some things, make some arrangements earlier!" After greeting a few women, Zhao Xun thought about running to the front hall, where there were the offices of the yamen of each department.

Zhao Xun came to the front hall and saw several government envoys of the administrative secretary standing by the door of the hall watching the snow, and when he saw Zhao Xun coming, he hurriedly retreated to the side and waited for orders.

Zhao Xun waved his hand to stop the salute of several people, looked at the still warm environment in the house, and focused his attention on the heavy snow outside the house.

Zhao Xun stood by the door of the front hall, looking at the dark sky outside, and the goose feather snow that continued to fly, and said worriedly: "Everyone, you have also seen that this snow may have to fall for a while, and it will not stop without three or five days of effort." Such heavy snowfall is probably not a good thing for us. As we all know, if there is too much snow, it is a catastrophe. Ruixue Mega Year, that should also be in moderation. ā€

Lu Ziliang said cautiously: "What my lord said is right, my subordinates and several colleagues also carefully looked at the sky just now, and felt that this snow disaster would definitely last for at least a few days. Most likely, there will be some bad consequences. In addition, according to investigation, in addition to Youzhou, Jizhou, Qingzhou, Yanzhou and other places have also experienced heavy snowfall. The subordinate Jian YƬ Lord issued an urgent instruction to local officials in various localities to pay close attention to the consequences of the heavy snowfall in order to avoid losses and take precautions in advance. Unlike usual, today's main precautionary area is the land of the Eastern Three Provinces. ā€

Zhao Xun nodded and said: "I have this intention, in addition to the land of the Eastern Three Provinces, we can't ignore the territory of the Khitan, livestock can be without, but people, try to preserve it, it can be regarded as a move to take care of it." ā€

Lu Ziliang nodded and said: "This is a very good move, we do this, but it is different from those powerful people in their tribe, we can reach out to help." In this way, we can really win the hearts of the people here and lay the foundation for future integration. ā€

After a while, Zhao Xunyou continued: "Send an order to the governments of Jizhou and Qingzhou that all refugees who want to enter the boundary of my Youzhou need their assistance. It is better to let them reassure the places and not to migrate in heavy snowy weather. Also, inform the passing businessmen and ask them to bring these refugees with them. ā€

"Soldiers in border areas such as northern Hebei and eastern Sanfu also need to be strictly guarded against and must not be careless. If any force dares to attack us, we should return the favor. Tell the soldiers to be loyal to their duties, see the subtleties, guard against the subtleties, and strangle the possible dangers in the cradle. ā€

"Let all the officials pay attention to the problems in the jurisdiction, and I will let the Shadow Division oversee it. Of course, if there are any difficulties, you can also report them, and we will solve them in time. ā€

Lu Ziliang recorded what Zhao Xun said one by one, and then sent it out.

Fortunately, the Xiaoguo Army is now in no war, otherwise it would be even more troublesome. The military order of the administrative secretary was immediately sent down and transmitted to various prefectures and counties, because Zhao Xun personally interrogated and the shadow division supervised them, these officials and lords did not dare to be careless. You must know that the current governor of Youzhou likes his subordinates to do things instead of flashy. If you don't practice, you'll be invited to tea by the Shadow Division the next day.

The Shadow Division's tea is not delicious, so let's go for it. I don't know what color your bottoms/pants are going to be drunk, and for the Shadow Division, the officials have an attitude and stay away.

Heavy snowfall is mainly in the north, and except for a few areas in the south, the rest of the state capitals are likely to suffer heavy snowfall. At the end of the day, it is ordinary people who are suffering. Food, clothing, housing, transportation, and smashing cold and snowy days, everything is a problem. The cold is fine, but the snow will crush the homeless and the simple houses of some people.

For the next two days, the snow showed no signs of stopping, as expected. The snow in the Governor's Mansion was knee-high, and in some places it was even deeper. As the snow continued to fall, many of the branches of the trees were crushed by the thick snow, leaving the trees that were used for scenery and becoming bare, and even if the spring of the following year begins, it will not be able to regain its last year's luxury.

In Youzhou, traffic has been blocked in some places, and in many areas, there have been interruptions in the supply of materials. Officials at all levels in Youzhou are trying to find a way to solve it, and it can be said that the head is as big as a fight. There is no war, but it is more troublesome than war. Together, nature declares her existence to the world!

The territory of the Xiaoguo Army, south to the north of Hebei, to the east of the three provinces, the Khitan grassland, the territory is vast. But it is also a vast area, and the snow disaster has caused a lot more troubles, and there are many more things to bear. Things are really as Zhao Xun expected, and the people in the south who are unsustainable are dragging their families to the north of Hebei, and there are a lot of them.

With Zhao Xun's military order, Jizhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou and other places did not stop or embarrass these people who crossed the border. Or because of Zhao Xun's power, maybe he really can't bear it. These governments and some large families have provided some necessities along the way. Coupled with the assistance of the Youzhou caravan, they headed north little by little in the snow.

There were even some caravans that did not transport any goods, but escorted them to the land of northern Hebei. Maybe I was moved, maybe I wanted to show it, in short, some people did the same. But in any case, it is always the people who benefit.

Seriously, seeing Xiaoguojun's actions, some people who were dissatisfied with him, or looked down on him, couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. In any case, what they are doing is what you used to talk about in the end.

"Pei Yi, I heard that there have been many caravans coming and going between the north and the south recently to rescue the displaced people?" Zhao Xun asked with a smile. For such a situation, he was naturally very high-minded, not only saving the victims, but also enhancing the reputation of the Xiaoguo Army.

Pei Yi smiled: "That's true, and there are quite a few digits." ā€

After thinking about it, Zhao Xun said: "In this way, we will set up a monument of merit in Youzhou City in Youzhou and Xindu Mansion in northern Hebei to record this year's snow disaster and the list of people who have made merits, so that the world can admire and learn." How is it? ā€

Pei Yi's eyes lit up, and he said with great joy: "Lord, this method is very wonderful, in this way, I am afraid that there are not a few people who want to participate, and leave a name in the world, this is something that many people dare not think of." ā€

"If you have done something that is beneficial to the country and the people, you should let the world know and be worthy of learning from the world. Of course, I think that these businessmen would prefer to leave their names and merit tablets, otherwise, how could they be embarrassed to appear in front of others? Zhao Xun smiled lightly and understood.

"By the way, there is no need for everyone to help the people relocate, don't the people who have migrated need fuel, cotton clothing, and food? Is this also a direction for them? ā€

Pei Yi couldn't help but shake his head, it seems that the lord wants to get something from these rich businessmen to feed the victims.

With the influx of disaster victims, a large number of refugees have gathered in the five prefectures of northern Hebei, especially in Xindu Province. A large amount of food and cold materials were needed, and the heavy snowfall that came ahead of schedule immediately increased the logistical pressure on the local government. Fortunately, Zhao Xun's merit monument policy was introduced in time, which made the merchants of northern Hebei take action one after another, spending a lot of money arrogantly, and relieved the official dishes of Xindu Mansion. What's more, even the merchants in the south of Jizhou have also taken action, why? In addition to the fact that they are also businessmen who are registered in the Youzhou Commercial Division, they also want to leave their names on the merit monument.

Think about it, in the future, a group of people will talk about business, and everyone will praise each other. They all left their names on the merit tablet, but they didn't, what was the situation at that time? Not to mention whether the business will succeed or not, I am afraid that even the reputation will be ruined.

Many businessmen give money and goods, but there are also many businessmen who are secretly cursing the businessman who wants to toss the most while giving money and goods.

Are these businessmen stupid? Apparently not. There are no treacherous businessmen, and the so-called businessmen are all treacherous people. Where can I not see the intention of this merit monument, it is clearly to use reputation to force myself to pay money and things, and let myself put on a smile again. But don't they go about it? Let's not talk about how the people will look at you in the future, and how the businessmen will look at you in the future, even Xiaoguo Jun is afraid that he will not give you a good face.

The heavy snow fell for more than ten days before it stopped, but the situation in various places was not very good. The Xiaoguo army ruled the land quite well, because the government had already taken action, and some preparations, although there were injuries, but it was not too strict. But in other states, the situation is not so good.

According to the latest local information, the most severely affected are the northern part of Bingzhou, Xuzhou and Yangzhou, and the rest of the prefectures are more or less damaged.

In both places, there were relatively severe disasters, and in one winter, more than 400,000 people died in the three places, most of whom were frozen to death. Houses crushed by heavy snow are common in these places, but the local government does nothing. This also made the people in these places disappointed in the local government, and Zhao Xun could only sigh about the affairs in these places, and he was also powerless. Even if you want to reach out, you can't reach out.

In addition to northern Hebei and Youzhou, a large number of disaster relief operations were carried out in the eastern three prefectures, the Beihai Zhubu and the Khitan. In this case, Zhao Xun did not carefully distinguish between Han people, Khitans, etc., and properly settled these people. In the midst of nature's catastrophe, no matter who it is, this moment is working hand in hand.

The Xiaoguo army accepted and rescued many people of other ethnic groups in the Khitan territory of the Eastern Three Prefectures and the Beihai Tribes. These behaviors have also opened the best gap for these people of all ethnic groups to accept the Xiaoguo Army.