Although Wang Shiyun is obese, he is actually a very shrewd person, especially good at financial management, otherwise Wang Shichong would not let him take charge of his own internal affairs.

Wang Shiyun didn't expect Zhang Xuan to agree, he was ready to show some sincerity in exchange for Zhang Xuan's concessions, but Zhang Xuan agreed, which really made him a little confused, he really couldn't figure out Zhang Xuan's true intentions, so he had to go back to report to Wang Shichong first.

Take a look at Jang Hyun's movements, and then consider the next move, if Jang Hyun is really sincere in sending the population back without them having to pay any price, it would be the best, if Jang Hyun is just perfunctory, then come back to negotiate.

Wang Shiyun got into an ox cart and hurried back.

"Does the general really plan to repatriate the people of Qinghe County?" Fang Xuanling, who was sitting on the side, asked with a smile.

"How much food do we have?" Zhang Xuan didn't answer immediately, but asked Fang Xuanling.

"Nearly 100,000 stone of grain was transported back from Wucheng County before, plus the original 25,000 stone reserves, and later transported to Qi County 40,000 stone, distributed to the people 20,000 stone, and now there are about 60,000 stones, which can last until the summer harvest."

"But I heard that this time the imperial court sent 200,000 stone grain from Liyang Cang to Wang Shichong, Wang Shichong has enough grain, I hope to get tens of thousands of stone grain from Wang Shichong, although I don't want to send the people of Qinghe County back, but if I can reach a deal with Wang Shichong, I can accept the repatriation of a little people."

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and said, "If the general just wants food, I think it can be completely obtained from Pei Shuai, and there is no need to make a deal with Wang Shichong." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Zhang Xuan hurriedly asked.

"I got a message from my father that before the general returned, the Holy Lord had ordered Pei Renji to attack Sun Xuanya in Langya County, which was obviously to consolidate Pei Renji's control over the Flying Eagle Army, and I believe that if Pei Renji needed food. The Holy Lord will also allocate food from Liyang Cang to him, if Pei Renji wants us to send troops to help, should he also allocate some food to us? ”

Zhang Xuan had to admit that Fang Xuanling saw it deeply, he was because Wei Xuan had revealed the inside information to him, and Fang Xuanxuan deduced the current situation just by getting a message from his father, and his mind was indeed very clear.

Zhang Xuan smiled and asked, "That's according to your opinion." How should I respond to Wang Shichong's request? ”

"The general can push this matter to Pei Renji, he is the general's commander, if he doesn't agree, how can the general agree to repatriate the people of Qinghe without authorization?"

"But what if Pei Renji sells favors to Wang Shichong, and he promises to repatriate the people of Qinghe in Beihai County?"

"If that's the case, Bae In-ki won't be able to face the general."

Zhang Xuan laughed, Fang Xuanling really thought more intelligently and more thoughtfully than himself, and he nodded happily. "Just according to the words of joining the army!"

At this time, Wang Shichong was in Gaotang County, opposite Qi County, he stood on the city wall with his hands in his hands, looking at the south from afar, his heart fluctuated, this time he came to Qinghe County, which really made him feel deeply lost.

He originally wanted to use this appointment to establish his own foundation in Hebei, but he didn't expect Qinghe County to be so dilapidated and thousands of miles away. People's livelihood has withered, and the population has almost escaped and been killed. With a population of less than 20,000, how did he build his roots?

However, Qi County on the other side of the Yellow River is rich and prosperous, with a large population, and the population that fled from Qinghe County alone is more than 200,000, and there are also tens of thousands of people in Beihai County. This is the primary problem he encountered, as for attacking Gao Shida and Dou Jiande, he has not yet thought about it.

But Wang Shichong also knows that population and food are the two most important resources in recent years, and Pei Renji and Zhang Xuan may not be willing to agree. Pei Renji's side can force him to make concessions through the pressure of the saint, but it is not easy for Zhang Xuan here, although Zhang Xuan is young, he is extremely shrewd, and if he wants to get back the population from him, he has to pay a little blood.

At this time, a soldier rushed to report: "Qi Yu is guarding, Changshi is back." ”

His eldest brother came back from Beihai County, Wang Shichong was in good spirits, and hurriedly said, "Bring him to see me!" ”

In a moment, the obese Wang Shiyun was brought to the city wall, and Wang Shichong hurriedly asked, "How is the situation?" Is there a catch? ”

Wang Shiyun was so tired that he was out of breath, he waved his hand, and couldn't say a word, and after a while, he said to Wang Shichong: "I went to Licheng first, but Pei Renji didn't see me at all, his subordinates said that he went to Lu County, and he would not come back until a few days later, no way, I had to go to Beihai County again and see Zhang Xuan." ”

"What did he say?" Wang Shichong asked worriedly.

"He was very polite, and he readily agreed, willing to assist the general in repatriating the refugees from Qinghe County."

Wang Shichong was stunned for a moment, "Then what conditions does he want?" ”

"The problem is here, he didn't mention any conditions, and I also think that his sincerity is not enough, because I talked to Sima Liu Ling before, and he said that the people are stable, and it is best not to toss again, I think this is also Zhang Xuan's attitude, he may just be perfunctory to us."

Wang Shichong was also puzzled in his heart, if Zhang Xuan had conditions, he could understand, if there were no conditions at all, it was really suspicious, after thinking about it, he asked again: "When did Zhang Xuan promise to be repatriated?" ”

"He didn't say the exact time, just said as soon as possible."

Wang Shichong's head was big for a while, this meaning of 'as soon as possible', I'm afraid there will be no movement in two or three years, he already understands what Zhang Xuan means, Pei Ju clearly refused, and Zhang Xuan refused politely, promised well, but used the method of procrastination to make the matter go away.

But he didn't go to fight for it, Wang Shichong was helpless, so he had to say to his brother Wang Shiyun again: "You go to Beihai County again, you tell Zhang Xuan to repatriate a person, I will give him a stone of food, and I will never break my word." ”

When Wang Shiyun came to Beihai County again, it was Changshi Wei Yunqi who received him, Wei Yunqi told him that he was a step late, and General Zhang went to inspect the defense of Gaomi County, and he would return in a few days, and promised Wang Shiyun that the general would definitely write to them when he returned.

Wang Shiyun pounced and had to return to Qinghe County listlessly.

Zhang Xuan did go to inspect Gaomi County, Gaomi County was originally Jia Wuben's defense station, after Zhang Xuan took Qinghe County last year, Zhang Xutuo transferred Jia Wuben to guard Qinghe County, and handed over the defense of Gaomi County to Zhang Xuan. In fact, it is to exchange Gaomi County for Qinghe County.

But the plan was not as good as the change, Zhang Xutuo was transferred back to the capital, Yang Guang appointed Wang Shichong as the commander of the Qinghe, and Jia Wuben could only lead the army back to Qi County.

At this time, Pei Renji, who had been appointed to guard Qi County, transferred Fei Qingnu back from Lu County, appointed Qin Qiong as the military history of Lu County, and appointed Jia Wuben as the military history of Jibei County. Succeeding You Junda actually deprived Fei Qingnu of his military power.

On the way back to Beihai County, Zhang Xuan reached a consensus with Pei Renji in Licheng County, he will fully support Pei Renji to control the Flying Eagle Army, Pei Renji also made a favor, and continued to appoint Zhang Xuan as the military history of Beihai County, and appointed his son Pei Xingyan as the military history of Donglai County, and agreed to Zhang Xuan's recommendation to appoint Luo Shixin as the military history of Gaomi County.

Both sides rejoiced. In Pei Renji's view, his son Pei Xingyan controlled Donglai County, while the neutral sent Luo Shixin to garrison Gaomi County, and Zhang Xuan actually only controlled Beihai County and half of Gaomi County, but he controlled four and a half of the six counties in Shandong, and this result made him very satisfied.

But Zhang Xuan knew that Pei Xingyan and Luo Shixin were actually loyal to him, and his 10,000 troops actually controlled the three eastern counties of the six counties in Shandong, and Pei Renji commanded 20,000 troops. Take control of the three western counties, namely Qi County, Lu County, and Jibei County.

In addition, Zhang Xuan also made a clear statement. Once Langya County is taken, he will not intervene, and Pei Renji will send troops to garrison it, which is equivalent to ceding the actual control of Langya County to Pei Renji.

The compromise between the two sides allowed them to smoothly overcome a major difficulty after Zhang Xutuo was transferred, and the division of power also consolidated Pei Renji's ability to control the Flying Eagle Army.

A cavalry team of more than 100 people was slowly marching along the official road on the west bank of Weishui. There was also a carriage in the middle of the team, and Lu Qing was sitting in the carriage, and Zhang Xuan also took her out to relax by the way when he inspected Gaomi County.

Lu Qing was in a good mood, with a bright spring and picturesque scenery all the way. All kinds of landscapes and scenery are beautiful, and more importantly, she got rid of the terrible Cui Lu marriage, and she can be with her lover, even if she suffers a lot, she is willing.

Although she felt a little sorry for her parents, she believed that over time, her parents would eventually accept her choice.

"Brother Zhang, I found that all the way here, all the grass planted by the river is a kind of grass, why is this? Is this the only grass in this area? Lu Qing looked at the green grass by the river and asked curiously.

Zhang Xuan casually pulled out a tender branch on the side of the road and handed it to her, and said with a smile: "This is the grass we specially planted, called wild peas, also known as big nest vegetables, it is a good pasture, and it can save lives in times of famine, Beihai County has planted a lot, Donglai County has not yet begun to plant, Gaomi County has only planted a little along this Weishui, and all the riversides will be planted at this time next year, and we will raise cattle, horses, and sheep in the future, and it will become the largest livestock production area in the Central Plains." ”

Lu Qing smiled and took the young shoots handed to her by Zhang Xuan, which were full of small purple flowers, like small purple lanterns, and crystal dewdrops were hanging on them, which was quite delicate.

She pursed her lips and smiled, "Actually, I also know that this area of Shandong used to be the State of Qi, and the State of Qi was able to become the overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period because Guan Zhong vigorously developed animal husbandry and fishing salt. ”

Zhang Xuan was surprised, "How could Qingmei know?" ”

shouted out 'Qing Mei', Zhang Xuan's face was a little red, he has always called Qing girl, today he deliberately changed his name to Qing Mei, although he wanted to behave naturally, but the result was not ideal, he still felt a sense of emptiness.

Lu Qing's face also turned red, although she was happy in her heart, the girl's reserve still made her a little embarrassed, she hid behind the curtain and didn't dare to speak, and the atmosphere between the two was slightly awkward.

After a long time, Lu Qing whispered: "These are all what my father told us, when the family ate together, my father liked to talk about the world, talk about local customs, and when it comes to Qi country, he talked about animal husbandry and fishing salt, I still remember." ”

"I see!"

Zhang Xuan smiled and nodded, "When will I have the opportunity to talk to my uncle, I'm looking forward to it!" ”

"You've got to talk to him."

Lu Qing whispered, immediately brushed the ground and closed the curtain, not daring to talk to Zhang Xuan anymore, Zhang Xuan slowly realized the deep meaning of Lu Qing's words, and an indescribable sweetness surged in his heart. (To be continued......)