Chapter 139: Recruiting Displaced People
"My lord, the county guard has broken with the county lieutenant, and I'm afraid that the internal situation of Surabaya County is unstable." Liu Fang expressed his opinion.
Liu Yuan nodded, and said approvingly: "Yes, the county guard Chen Tong is still reckless." This Surabaya County may be in chaos. β
"What are your lord's plans?" Liu Fang asked in a low voice.
"For the time being, let the outer hall explore the dynamics in various parts of the county. As for how our Peijun responds, we need to discuss it again as appropriate. Liu Yuan did not make a decision in a hurry, whether this mutation in Xiangxian would be an opportunity, he still needs to make a careful decision.
"Fang understood." Liu Fang immediately resigned and left, and after he returned to the dark hall, he also ordered someone to pass the password to Ergou, and ordered the latter to inquire about the news from all over the world.
The impact of the mutation in Xiangxian was indeed unexpected by Chen Tong. A few days passed, and Feng Ze's death also caused the family and generals loyal to the latter to begin to attack, and many Qin troops began to assemble, and there were already signs of a crusade against the county guards.
It's messy, Surabaya County is completely messed up. Especially in LΓΌ, Wuyuan and other places, many county orders directly pointed out that Chen Tong did not respect Qin II, but obeyed Ziying's orders. They have written to the whole county and denounced Chen Tong for his disloyalty. This situation is even more intensified by the impetus of some big clans.
Chen Tong was greatly disgraced, his heart shook, and in order to deal with the possible war, he hurriedly recruited the Qin army loyal to him. However, after the first battle of Peixian, the Qin army had not yet recuperated and was seriously understaffed. To this end, Chen Tong recruited displaced people everywhere to make up for his needs. Even so, the entire Qin army was only more than 4,000 people.
Chen Tong's series of actions, as well as the situation dynamics and various news in the county, were all sent back to Pei County by Ergou. When Liu Yuan got these news, he also suddenly realized that with the current grain reserves in Pei County, he was fully capable of recruiting displaced people.
With such an idea, Liu Yuan no longer hesitated, the county guard's method of recruiting displaced people could completely solve Peijun's predicament. Although there is now a supplement from Qian County, in the era of cold weapons, the number of people is the foundation of war, and the more the army, the better. Liu Yuan immediately wrote an announcement, and he ordered people to publicize it in several counties near Pei County. At the same time, he also ordered Xiao He to be ordered to recruit displaced people in the vicinity of Qian County.
In order to deal with the possible arrival of a large number of displaced people, Liu Yuan summoned Taigong LΓΌ again, hoping that the latter could use his connections to buy rice and grain from the major clans in the county.
After hearing this, Lu Taigong sighed and said, "Pei Gong, I am afraid that it is not easy to collect grain at this time, even if these big clans are willing to sell, I am afraid that the price will be high."
"Money is not an issue, as long as you can buy rice and grain, everything is negotiable." Liu Yuan knows that the current situation is very important.
"Pei Gong said so, Lu Wen will do his best to lobby the big clan." Mrs. Lu bowed down to receive the order.
With the help of Lu Taigong, Liu Yuan also breathed a sigh of relief, the spring harvest in Pei County will have to wait for a while, and this year's several snowstorms are destined to be a bumper harvest.
Pengcheng is a big city, and the county is in turmoil, but it is still relatively stable, and it is precisely because of this that a large number of displaced people have gathered near Pengcheng. This made Pengcheng County Commander very troublesome, and the appearance of displaced people also made Pengcheng's public security much more chaotic, and also increased the pressure on rice and grain in the city. In order to alleviate the situation, the Pengcheng County Decree has ordered people to distribute two meals a day to the displaced people, but now there is one meal a day. Moreover, these so-called rice porridge is also gradually thinning, and there are few rice beads, which are no different from clear water. The homeless people complained, and many people gathered outside the Pengcheng County Ya, hoping that the county order would show more benevolence.
However, all this was in vain, and the Pengcheng County Order did not pay any attention to it. It's not that he wants to, but the entire Pengcheng food reserves are insufficient, and it is impossible for him to deplete the reserves in order to help the displaced people, after all, the current situation does not allow him to do so.
The Pengcheng County Commander has its own difficulties, but the displaced people don't understand, they just want to eat a full meal. Under the pressure of hunger and cold, many displaced people are also infected with diseases, and some infirm people have already starved to death. Just when the displaced people were miserable and helpless, a news came out from Pei County, Pei Gong Liu Yuanguang received the displaced people, and those who were willing to join the Pei Army could have two full meals a day.
This news spread more and more widely, like a thunderbolt from the sky, which shocked the displaced people and made them happy. Many homeless people looked in the direction of Pei County, and they knew that Liu Yuan was against Qin, but now, these homeless people only had one belief, that is, they were fed, and whoever could provide rice and grain would be their lord.
The displaced people, who had been suffering from hunger for a long time, began to support each other, and step by step, they left their hometowns and went to Pei County. On the galloping road near Pei County, groups of displaced people gathered, they gnawed on tree bark along the way, thirsty for snow water, and marched towards Pei County with difficulty but determination.
This was a great migration, and it is conceivable that since then, the introduction of a large number of displaced people has not only solved the plight of Pei Jun, but also brought many laborers and even craftsmen to Pei County. This decision is far-reaching, however, the pressure on rice is also enormous.
In just a few days, with the influx of displaced people, Liu Yuan immediately ordered people to register and distribute rice and grain at the same time. After eating the hot rice porridge, the displaced people who defected to the country burst into tears, and only they knew the hardships of this journey. Liu Yuan's benevolence also gave these homeless people a sense of belonging, and many strong men joined the Pei Army one after another, and some craftsmen also entered the workers. In a few days, the number of Pei Jun suddenly increased to 1,200 people, and Liu Yuan was very satisfied.
"The homeless people are still pouring in, I believe that our army can be expanded, during this time, the training of the new army is uninterrupted, and this matter is still handed over to the big cow to be responsible, you can be regarded as experienced." During the morning discussion, Liu Yuan looked at Da Niu and commanded in a deep voice.
Da Niu still received the order so roughly, "I do things, the lord can rest assured." This group of recruits, look at me as a big cow, and the military regulations and military discipline ensure that no one dares to violate them. β
"In addition, Zhao Sheng can assist from the side." Liu Yuan spoke again.
Zhao Sheng on the side immediately came out of the ranks, and he said sonorously: "Victory will live up to the orders of the lord!"
At this time, Liu Yuan set his eyes on Lu Shizhi's body, and he said with a slight sigh: "Lu Ze is brave, Shi Zhi is also fearless, and Lu Fu is a general." Now that there are many displaced people in the city, this law and order will be left to you to take care of. β
"No! Xie Zhi praised the lord, and the public security of Pei County asked the lord to be at ease. Lu Shi was overjoyed, but he still said calmly.
"But the lord ......" Cao Shen said with a worried face: "In the past few days, the rice and grain in my Pei County have also been consumed a lot. If we continue to accept displaced people, I am afraid that there will be a shortage of rice. He also expressed the worries in his heart.
Liu Yuan bowed his head and said, "This is indeed a problem. Release, is there any news from my father-in-law? β
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