Chapter 867: Before the War (Second Shift)
Liu Baoshun made up his mind to kill and return a wave of blood, how could he change his mind because of the persuasion of others.
The biggest concession is to kill a few fewer families.
The rest is not to be discussed.
The list has been submitted and is on his desk.
Whoever kills or who doesn't kill depends on his words.
Liu Baoshun pointed to the list and asked the Imperial City Division for a reason, a reason.
After all, he is not the first emperor Liu Zhang, killing people, anyway, he will also abide by the procedures and give the court an acceptable reason.
The Imperial City Division is very decisive, this one is rich, that one is strong, this one is adulterous and plundering, and that one oppresses good people......
All in all, if you want to fabricate crimes, you don't need to fake the Imperial City Division, and you need as many ready-made charges as you want.
Is there an innocent wealthy family in this world?
Basically there shouldn't be.
If you can become a strong party, you will inevitably embark on the road of annexation and squeezing, and in this process, the weak will inevitably be hurt or even killed.
Liu Baoshun ordered five families in one go, all of them were rich and food, and they refused to donate generously, and they made him look unpleasant as an official on weekdays.
The Imperial City Division got the order and set out to set out.
Killing the family, they are the most excited and love to do it.
There's nothing more exciting than killing a family.
For a time, everyone in the Northern Liang court was in danger, and high-ranking officials and nobles were all opposed.
"Your Majesty, no!"
"The good situation was ruined in the hands of His Majesty. Your Majesty, how can you bear it? ”
"Where's the good picture?"
Liu Baoshun was furious.
He scolded sharply, "The grain production has been reduced, and the autumn harvest has just passed, and the people have no food in their hands, so they are borrowing, and they are forced to sell their sons and daughters."
Local riots, riots, killings of officials and rebellions, all because of lack of food.
I gave you a chance, I asked you to donate, and you sent me away as a flower.
Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. Not to mention that I killed innocents indiscriminately, the people I killed all deserved their crimes, and they committed many crimes.
Even if it is a triage by the three divisions, it can't change the fate of being killed and robbed of his home. ”
"Then the three divisions will interrogate and give a fair explanation to the people of the world."
"It is I who give an account to the people of the world, not you. I want disaster relief, who will help me? ”
It's like a petition.
The emperor wants the loyalty of the courtiers, and the courtiers need the emperor to protect everyone's interests.
Disaster relief?
Indeed, it is necessary to provide disaster relief, and select the most serious places for disaster relief and make a model.
Several courtiers took the initiative to stand up and were willing to go to the local disaster relief.
Liu Baoshun laughed and was extremely satisfied.
This court did not completely disappoint him, and it was still saved.
While killing people and raiding homes, they also provide disaster relief.
Food is limited, a drop in the bucket, and the government has withheld it at various levels, so the food that can really fall into the hands of the victims is very limited.
Before the cold winter months, more and more victims chose to leave their homeland and flee the famine.
Escape from your drought-stricken hometown and head to the city, to the land of abundance, in search of a glimmer of life.
On the official road, there are groups of deserters.
Most of them use family names or villages as a unit to flee the famine in an orderly manner.
Naturally, the local government was not happy to allow the deserters to come to their own territory, so they increased the pressure on their subordinates and ordered them to be driven out, and they were not allowed to enter the city, or even to stay outside the city.
As a result, the escapees gradually gathered and went to the imperial city of Beiliang, to find the emperor, to eat a large household, and to live.
Riots and rebellions are like infectious diseases, which spread rapidly.
In other places, there have been vicious incidents of killing officials and rebelling.
The mountain bandits and anti-thieves who have organized and made a name for themselves have appeared in batches.
The army was dispatched to suppress bandits, kill anti-thieves, and make military merits.
The entire territory of Beiliang has become a huge powder keg.
A little spark can make the whole territory explode, become a veritable battlefield, and the dynasty will fall.
So......
Liu Baoshun is under a lot of pressure.
There are only five families, and the food and money looted are far from enough.
Because of the continuous flow of victims, the drought situation continues, and there is no relief in the slightest.
After all, the Northern Liang is only a dynasty that has been established for a few years, and its accumulation and heritage are really limited.
Except for the army, the other capital is pitiful.
He made up his mind, "If five is not enough, ten will be killed." If anyone is willing to contribute to disaster relief, I will remember his first merit. ”
In a word, either pay money and efforts to help the imperial court for disaster relief, or wait for the Imperial City Division to come to the door to kill people and raid the house.
The family in Beiliang, regardless of size, was bought by Liu Baoshun with a series of gentle measures a few years ago, and it began to recur in a blink of an eye.
Privately, there have been various voices.
There are insulters, there are those who resist, there are those who lament, and there are also families who resolutely support Liu Baoshun.
In order to avoid disasters, families of all sizes began to provide food for disaster relief.
Whether it's true or not, at least the posture should be sufficient.
But even so, the Imperial City Division never put down the butcher's knife, and still sharpened the knife, waiting for an opportunity to start.
It's the other way around!
There were local officials who spearheaded the rebellion.
Behind the local officials, it is not surprising that there must be the support of the family.
There are even generals who rebel!
Sure enough, it's a powder keg, and everywhere there is a possibility that a spark will explode.
Finally......
The first snow fell, and Liu Baoshun's frowning brows were stretched.
But at this time, worse news came.
Xiao Yi personally led the troops, and the Chen soldiers were on the border, and there was a possibility of a large-scale attack at any time.
At the same time, Youzhou soldiers and horses were mobilized and came towards the border between the two sides, as if they were going south to invade.
Boom!
Liu Baoshun slammed the wall.
"What does Yan Yunge want to do? Does she want to take advantage of the fire? I treat her well, she reciprocates so much, deceiving people too much! The border troops were ordered to be on alert and report movements at any time. Once the other party has a change, don't hesitate to ask for instructions, just do it! ”
"Your Majesty think twice! The border army has limited strength, and I am afraid it is not Yan Yunge's opponent. At the moment, there are riots everywhere, and the army is dispatched to quell the chaos, delaying many troops.
Weichen thought that it was best to send an envoy to negotiate with Yan Yunge and ask her what she wanted to do.
If you can avoid the sword, it's the best. It is believed that once Yan Yunge decides to withdraw from the army, the soldiers and horses of Youzhou will also retreat. ”
"Are you asking me to bow my head to Yan Yunge and admit defeat?"
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. It's just expediency, temporary patience, and it's all about the big picture. If there is a war at both ends, coupled with the peace of mind, the troops are insufficient, and the food and grass are tight! ”
Liu Baoshun was very unwilling.
"Speaking of which, there is still not enough food. God is unfair, the wind and rain in the Southern Wei Dynasty are smooth, and my Daliang has lasted a whole year of drought. Occasionally, a few drops of rain fall, and even the road surface can't be watered. Is God bent on killing me? ”
"Your Majesty is cautious! God has eyes, and he will definitely give me life. ”
"Good! I will send you as an envoy to negotiate with Yan Yunge. ”
"Your Majesty is Mingjian, Weichen is willing to send an envoy to Pingyang County for Your Majesty. However, Weichen is soft-spoken, and he has no friendship with Yan Yunge. In the south, there are no classmates or friends, and no foreign aid can be found. Wei Chen thought that this matter should be sent by someone who is familiar with Pingyang County and Yan Yunge, so that he can get twice the result with half the effort. ”
"You mean, let Lin Xiaobao send an envoy?"
"Lord Lin is indeed a suitable person. He has been to Pingyang County several times and has a lot of connections with Yan Yunge. Moreover, every time he went on a mission, he basically completed the task smoothly. Come to think of it this time, it's no exception. ”
"Hmmm! It makes sense. Let Lin Xiaobao take a trip to Pingyang County. As soon as possible! ”
……
At present, it is only the border of Chen Bing, and Yan Yunge has not yet given the order to attack.
She was waiting, waiting for an opportunity.
The fire in Beiliang was not strong enough, and most of the families took a wait-and-see attitude, not really wanting to oppose Liu Baoshun.
If an army is sent to attack at this time, these wait-and-see families are likely to turn against Liu Baoshun and target her.
She needs the flames in Beiliang to burn more violently and the people's grievances to boil more.
When Liu Baoshun is anxious, he will definitely faint frequently.
So......
Hearing that Lin Xiaobao was coming, Yan Yunge greeted him with a smile on his face.
As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing the other is invincible, Lin Xiaobao is a veritable information window.
She's going to have to make good use of it.
Drinking the hot tea, the earth dragon burned warm, and sat down on the chair, Lin Xiaobao felt like a fairy at the moment.
He couldn't count how long it had been since he had been so relaxed.
Acting as an errand under Liu Zhang's hands, it's terrible!
Being an errand under Liu Baoshun is also fatal!
This time, he came to Pingyang County with a heavy responsibility, but he didn't expect to be greeted by a spring breeze and drizzle, which moved him badly.
Boom!
So excited!
"Thank you, Madame, for your hospitality."
"What has Lord Lin done over the years, he looks a lot older."
Lin Xiaobao subconsciously touched the wrinkles on his forehead, and the past was unbearable.
He sighed, "Madame also knows that in Beiliang, I am a slave with the third surname. No, I'm actually a slave with the fourth surname.
first followed Sima Dou, then Xiao Chengye, during which there was also Deng Shaojian Heng Yihou, and finally the Liu family father and son.
It seems to be a beautiful scenery, left and right, and the hardships are only clear to yourself.
The situation in Beiliang is not good, there are droughts repeatedly, Your Majesty is anxious, and I, as a courtier, naturally have a sad face every day. ”
Yan Yunge beckoned him to drink tea, "Now that you have come to Mrs. Ben's territory, Lord Lin can relax for the time being, and you don't have to worry about those depressing things." ”
"Thank you, Madame, for your kindness, but I can't help but be worried. Don't hide it from Madame, I am here this time with a heavy responsibility. Knowing that General Xiao Chen Bing was at the border, His Majesty sent me to ask, why? The two sides were originally friendly and good-neighborly, so why did they send troops at this time, it seems that they have the intention of attacking. This is not what a friendly neighbor should do. ”
Yan Yunge laughed, "When did Lord Lin become so impatient, are you in a hurry to go back and recover your life?" ”
Lin Xiaobao smiled awkwardly, and then admitted: "I am indeed in a hurry to go back to recover my life." The tasks assigned by His Majesty must be completed within a time limit, and I ask Madame to understand my difficulties. ”
Yan Yunge said softly: "Now in Beiliang, from top to bottom, everyone's life is not easy.
I heard that a large number of refugees were congesting the imperial city, and the imperial court ordered disaster relief, but they suffered from a lack of food.
In order to raise food, Liu Baoshun did not hesitate to kill people and raid his home, putting everyone in danger.
Even if the drought eases, seize the time to replant the crops, and wait until the next crop is harvested, at least half a year.
What should I do in the past six months? The imperial court used soldiers and needed food. The imperial court needed food for disaster relief, and those who were officials also needed food. It's hard! ”