Chapter 604: Refugees (Part II)
After a princess's declaration was published, she was killed by the unscrupulous overseers by pinching her face and touching her head, and finally had to run out with her hair messy and pouting. Even if Anna doesn't make a report www.biquge.info Zhao Guanhou knows that a wave of refugees has swept Shandong. The porridge shacks in Jinan City, as well as the urgent requests of several subordinates to see each other, show that this wave of refugees is not trivial, and it is different from the people fleeing the famine in previous years.
Shandong's welfare crown is unmatched, has always been the first choice for the people to flee, because under the rule of Zhao Guanhou, Shandong's security and welfare have a good reputation and even by foreigners called Oriental Cape. People with a little ability, as long as they leave their hometown to make a living, are willing to go to Shandong, and in the past few years, it has really attracted a large number of intellectuals and elites to Shandong.
As in the past, every spring famine or disaster, there will be people who can't survive to flee the famine. Shandong's social welfare institutions are not inferior to Taixi, and here, the chance of survival is the greatest, and people come over every year, but this year's situation is particularly serious.
Xia Manjiang was in charge of finance, Zou Jingzhai was in charge of justice, and Li Runnian was in charge of water conservancy, and these three staff members who had followed Zhao Guanhou since the pre-Jin era are still his loyal arms.
With the arrival of a large number of refugees, the work of the three people is under great pressure. A large number of refugees means large sums of money on food rations, as well as severe social pressure. It is different from the last planned large-scale migration from Shaanxi and Henan.
This time the refugees appeared suddenly, and there were a large number of dangerous people who refused to settle down and waited for the government's relief, hoping to rely on their own strength to obtain a chance to survive. Clashes between outsiders and local gangs, as well as challenges to the existing order in Shandong, have kept the entire Shandong's police investigation system busy, and even had to seek help from local garrisons, relying on the strength of the troops to deter these displaced people who are not afraid of heaven and earth.
"These refugees, if left unattended, will definitely have problems, but if they have to be managed, it is also a huge expense. The current situation in Shandong ...... "Xia Manjiang is a little ashamed, although his money bag is only a nominal manager, he is actually Jensen's deputy, but he still has the responsibility of supporting.
In particular, Zhao Guanhou's attention to the two Xia brothers also made Xia Manjiang willing to kill in revenge. When there is great financial pressure, the first thing he feels is self-blame.
Although the pressure comes from the weakness of the external market, and it has nothing to do with his personal reality, he still said with shame:
"Shandong's economy was sluggish last year, and if so many refugees are resettled, the huge economic pressure will make it difficult for Shandong's finances to support it. It is suggested that all civil servants in the administrative system in Shandong can receive only half of their salaries......"
Zhao Guanhou shook his head and said, "Why?" The economy is sluggish, prices are rising, and if you give people half of their wages, wouldn't that make it worse? The provinces like to talk about the consciousness of public servants, but I don't talk about it under my rule. As an official in Shandong, I can't give them ideals, nor can I give them doctrine, there are only two things I can give, one is to be promoted, and the other is to make a fortune. A document will be drafted and issued, and the salaries of all Shandong civil servants will be increased by 15 percent. No matter how poor you are, you can't be poor, no matter how bitter you are, you can't be a public official, Shandong is this rule. ”
He looked at the other two, "Where's our Speaker Wang?" ”
"Brother Hexuan is still arguing with a group of parliamentarians in the provincial assembly, and the parliamentarians have different opinions on the resettlement of refugees in Shandong, and everyone can't reach a definitive opinion."
Zhao Guanhou smiled, "I think Mr. Hexuan must have his own way, so I won't bother him." Let me first talk about my opinion, this refugee, like the Shaanxi immigrants in the previous two years, is the same test question. The test is our Shandong, whether we are qualified enough to be our first province in China. The last question was answered well, and I hope you answer this question well. After all, we had the experience of the last time, and we should do better this time. This matter is not a simple civil issue, it may involve other levels of things, everyone and all departments, must be taken seriously, and there can be no sloppiness. I will issue warrants and mobilize a division, ready to assist in law and order. As for money, I'll figure it out that I can't wronged our people or make the refugees have problems. As for the river defense migrant workers that Brother Li considered, yes, these people are ready-made laborers, and there is no need to use them in vain! ”
His arrangement was not said, but just looking at his expression, several subordinates were relieved. They have a trust in their handsome man that is close to worship, as long as he says there is a way, there must be a way. Especially among high-level people in Shandong, this kind of thinking has become a consensus.
Zou Jingzhai said: "Dashuai, there is one more thing that I must explain to you, and it must also attract our attention. In the cases caused by refugees, there is a sign that there are close contacts between foreign refugees and immigrants from Henan in Shaanxi Province. In several recent cases, I have found that there is a deliberate attempt to create antagonism among refugees and to artificially provoke regional conflicts. Form the antagonistic consciousness of outsiders and Shandong locals. He even deliberately guided the refugees to attack the locals in Shandong, which his subordinates felt was quite suspicious and should be taken seriously. ”
"I can imagine the situation. When a person comes to a foreign place and has no relatives, it is natural to have a feeling of isolation. All you can rely on is the township party or acquaintances. At the same time, there is a natural antagonism with the locals. It's normal to have this kind of emotion, and it's not a big deal, as long as you have food to eat and clothes to wear, you will blend in sooner or later. But on the one hand, there is no way to make a living, and on the other hand, the locals are well fed and clothed, and naturally, they will be unhappy. It is almost inevitable that there will be antagonism between the two. In fact, I am afraid that the provocateurs are not only among the refugees, but also among the people of Shandong. ”
Zou Jingzhai thought for a while, nodded and said, "Handsome and high-minded." As you remarked, the students also remembered that some members of the parliament put forward a bill asking Shandong to allow residents to carry guns because of refugees' attacks on civilians, murder and robbery. As long as the tax payment reaches a certain amount, it is allowed to possess a firearm for self-defense. It is also necessary to organize and train joint village associations in the countryside to cultivate the residents' martial spirit, practice martial arts, and practice military formations. ”
"This is just the beginning, in the future, there will be people who will spread public opinion among the people and promote revenge. First of all, the refugees should kill the residents, and then they should instigate the residents to come out and fight blood for blood, tooth for tooth, and it is better to let them fight in two strokes so that they can be satisfied. ”
Zhao Guanhou sneered: "These people originally came from one place, and they deliberately divided into two groups to create contradictions, but they couldn't let the two get along in harmony. Their hands were also stretched out into the council. My words are put here, guns in Shandong have been banned, as long as I am this patrol envoy, no matter what happens, I will not send guns to the people. It is an ironclad rule that prohibits the possession of armed weapons among the people, just as the armed militias are all banned, and it is an iron law that cannot be changed for any external reason. They want to gain this part of the power by making trouble, which is simply delusional. I know this in my heart, and as for how to deal with it, I will have a way. ”
People who have reached this level will naturally not be too stupid in their brains, even if they are as loyal as Li Runnian, they have already understood at this time.
"Dashuai, are you talking about the refugee problem, not only natural disasters, but also man-made disasters?"
"That's natural, and there has never been a shortage of people who covet Shandong. The matter of refugees is a way for them to think of, and they want to mess up the environment in Shandong through a large number of refugees, and they are so troubled that they fish in troubled waters. Since ancient times, this has been a rotten method, and it is not uncommon. The last time they were taught a lesson, this time, we need to teach them a little more. It's a good thing to let some people jump out on their own, and it's much less effort than if I caught them one by one. Take care of your business and come up with a plan. How much manpower and material resources are needed, I'll figure it out, in short, this question must be answered well and beautifully. ”
Jinan City at night is not much different from the big cities in Taixi nowadays. The electric lights and power plants built by Wallby Bank filled the whole city with light. Many foreigners who fled from Taixi to Shandong to survive stroll through the wide streets, looking at the rows of storefronts on both sides, always have the illusion that they are still in the motherland.
It's just that in Jinan City today, there are a little more incongruous colors, which makes the overall environment a little weird. In the wind, there was a long-lost stench. Refugees who entered Shandong from other provinces drank raw water from the tap water pipes on the side of the road, and they were inevitably upset, and they were not used to public toilets.
Under each lamppole, a few ragged refugees huddled together, staring blankly at passers-by, reaching out whenever someone approached. The head of the group who manages the beggars, in the face of such a huge base, is also powerless and unable to deal with it, and the once underground social pattern has been completely chaotic.
The porridge shed has already left work, but there are still a lot of people gathered, because the porridge is strictly disciplined, following the first-come, first-served principle, regardless of hunger. So the refugees had to come as early as possible to try to get a good spot.
Several parks in Jinan have long been a haven for refugees, and the weather is still cold, so people stay here for the night without worrying about being trampled by horse-drawn carts or livestock, and no one will harass them. Correspondingly, it has also become a forbidden place for night travelers, who dare not approach it at will.
A slender figure, like a person returning from the night, took the wrong way and walked into the park. If you want to turn back, you still have to go forward after all. The heels make contact with the road and make a burst of percussion sounds. There were no lights in the park, it was pitch black, there was no movement, only snoring and unknown causes in the wind.
The footsteps of the Night Returner unconsciously accelerated, as if they wanted to hurry up the time and pass through this dangerous place. But just as this man's figure was about to pass in front of a low bush, several black shadows jumped out of the bushes and pounced on the pedestrians.
The sharp dagger pressed against the snow-white neck, and then dragged it into the grass, and a hoarse voice couldn't help but say, "It's so fragrant!" Her clothes are so slippery, and it's the first time I've encountered such a good product in the past few days. Just this piece of clothing can be sold for a few oceans! ”
"Be quiet!" Another man whispered, "Alarm the others, it's a problem to get a share." Be careful not to tear your clothes. ”
As he spoke, the pedestrian had been pressed to the grass by the attackers, who had already committed three similar cases in the intervening years. However, the victims were all female vagrants, and they did not attract much attention. This is the first time to shoot at ordinary people.
There are no lights, they can't see their faces clearly, they don't care about the looks, in short, this person is going to die. The things on the body can be used, the appearance of a dead man, there is no need to pay attention. But just as the rough hand of the first big man reached into the man's skirt and groped for the tender skin, a strange sound came. It seemed to be something, stepping on a broken branch near the grass.
The alert man immediately put a dagger to the victim's throat and asked in a deep voice, "Who?" ”
"Stupid, Kung Fu still can't be at home. After all, it didn't escape the ears of others. ”
As a man's voice sounded, several lanterns suddenly shone over, making these thugs, who were accustomed to surviving in the dark, unable to open their eyes for a while. When I finally got used to the light, I saw at least a double-digit stranger who had already touched it.
God knows how they came here, this area, through bloody battles, has been designated as the territory of these men. So many people have invaded the territory, and they don't know anything? The big man who served as the leader instinctively felt that it was not easy to deal with the people who came.
The leader is a man and a woman, the woman is very young, she looks like a half-grown child who has not grown up, and her mouth speaks foreign language, but she is a foreign girl.
In the wind, there was the shouting of men and horses, and the sounds of screaming and scolding, followed by gunfire and screams. As the lights lit up, as if a signal had been received, the assault began without warning. It's like pouring a glass of cold water into boiling oil, and the quiet park becomes noisy. I don't know how many people surrounded the park, and the refugees entrenched here were wiped out in an instant.
Horse lanterns, torches, and even electric lights shine in the park, and snakes and rats cannot be seen in the dark night. The attacking team did not intend to be reasonable, but only issued simple and crude orders, and dealt with those who resisted the order, mercilessly inflicting harm by force.
"You...... Who are you? Stay back! Come here again, and I'll kill her!" ”
The big man, who had a premonition that the situation was not good, shouted at the opposite person in panic, and the dagger was tightly pressed against the hostage's neck. But the leader of the other party only smiled coldly, "Bedbug!" Obviously a refugee with no long life, and you don't feel at ease doing hard labor to earn a nest, but you want to do this kind of thing, is that all your last words are? Apprentice, the make-up exam begins! ”
Before the big man could understand what was going on, a crisp gunshot suddenly rang out. A projectile shot from the revolver pierced through the thick darkness of the night, into the big man's eyes, and finally exploded in the back of his head, spraying white brains and red blood on the hostage's face. Without waiting for the other bandits to make a move, the students who took the retake took the exam hurried and tightened the trigger with one hand, while the other hand quickly wrenched the hammer.
The princess from Tiele, who is currently the descendant disciple of the Shandong Overseer, hopes to hand over a satisfactory answer in front of the master. (To be continued.) )