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"Summoning Slip?" Xiong Wuliang, who had an ugly face, greeted.
Zhao Hua immediately stepped forward and bowed his hand: "The minister is here." ”
"Start as soon as possible and count the number of refugees." Xiong Wuliang said.
Zhao Hua pondered for a moment, and first gave a rough figure: "Lord, according to the visual estimation of the ministers, on the Huainan Plain alone, there are probably no less than a million displaced refugees......"
Xiong Wuliang was silent.
Even if he was mentally prepared, he was still overwhelmed by this huge number at the moment.
Millions of refugees will have to settle down before winter.
It's a hellish task.
In the world of the Warring States Period, population is the most valuable wealth - even if Xiong Wuliang is so murderous at the moment that he is committed to the three kingdoms of Qin, Wei and Han, he grits his teeth with hatred for the betrayal of Yue...... We have to put it aside for a while.
In particular, these refugees in front of us are basically young and middle-aged laborers.
Because those who were old, weak, sick and disabled and couldn't run were ruthlessly slaughtered by the Qin, Wei and Han coalition forces...... Those who can survive now are those who are physically strong and can run fast.
Millions of sturdy men and women, how much is it worth?
Thinking back to when Xiong Wuliang developed his fiefdom, he spared no effort to coerce the population, and the increase in the number of 30,000 or 50,000 people could make the former smile from ear to ear.
With millions of refugees in front of us, it's impossible to ignore them.
"The battle is basically over, but the aftermath is really complicated...... Xiong Wuliang made a difficulty.
The Huainan Plain, which was originally the best arable land, was extremely rich, and was once the main source of tax revenue for the treasury of Chu.
It is not only the engine of the classic car of Chu State, but also the hematopoietic.
After this battle, it was beaten into such a rotten state by the invaders...... Chu State, it's really a big injury!
If the refugees can be settled as soon as possible, millions of refugees will be able to return to farming by the beginning of the next spring...... Then in the most fertile land of Chu State, it can be regarded as hanging for the last breath.
After a few years of development, not to mention recovery, at least you can recuperate.
But if it is not disposed of properly...... Tens of millions of people died of cold in the winter, not to mention what a loss. By the next spring, there will be a massive plague!
At that time, the entire Chu State will suffer.
Zhao Hua said in a deep voice: "If these refugees can be managed well, in three or five years, the Huainan Plain will be rich again." ”
"Just for now...... Lack of food and clothing, I'm afraid it's not easy to do. ”
Xiong Wuliang's fiefdom of the four counties was not much damaged in this catastrophe - the four counties of Quyang have always been known for their astonishing wealth, but they still can't afford to provide food and clothing for millions of people.
Zhao Slip is still thinking about the money and food needed for disaster relief, the houses that need to be built, the disposal of corpses, the replenishment of grassroots officials, and the tedious chores of re-registering refugees......
Listening to Xiong Wuliang's brain, the melon kernel hurts!
Stroke by pen, in the final analysis, it's all money!
Where did you get so much money?
Xiong Wuliang pondered for a long time, and finally slowly tapped the fence of the bronze chariot with his knuckles, thinking and saying: "The money and food needed is not a small amount. ”
"Ben Hou knows where the money is, but it's hard to say if he can come or not......
Zhao Hua was overjoyed, and was about to ask carefully, but saw Xiong Wuliang waving his hand: "Ignore these for the time being, recover the lost territory first." The matter of dealing with refugees will be talked about when we return to Yingdu. ”
"Before that, I will accompany Ben Hou to Qin State, and I will ask for someone."
Zhao Slip bowed his head and said yes, and said no more.
Shaohu and other generals brushed their hands and gave up their promises. Hou Qi waved, and the army was divided into two: tens of thousands of Chu soldiers, led by Le Yi, continued to regain lost territory city by city and town by town; The Xiao cavalry army and the Quyang new army were in one place, escorting Xiong Wuliang's bronze chariot and heading straight to the direction of [Wuguan].
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At this moment.
Qin State, Xianyang.
The kingdoms of Heaven and Earth had already learned of the destruction of Sima Cuo's army, and the Qin State was certainly no exception.
Just this morning, the news came that 'Mi Liang Xiao'er fled without a fight because he was afraid of our soldiers, and the army of the national lieutenant moved into Yingdu'.
At that time, the ministers of the Qin State were still overjoyed, and they celebrated their good life for a while.
During the period, there were many disdainful remarks about Xiong Wuliang.
Especially Wei Ran was the happiest, the corners of his mouth almost reached the root of his ears, and even the red mark on his face looked even more hideous.
The only pity is that I didn't catch that damn Xiong Wuliang.
But that's okay!
After the beginning of spring next year, when the ice and snow melt, the Qin State can certainly regain its strength, attack the Chu State again, and completely wipe out the damned Southern Barbarian Country! Chop off Xiong Wuliang's head as a night pot!
The court of the Qin State was full of joy.
The haze since the defeat of the Second Danyang War has finally been swept away!
This damned Chu State not only defeated the invincible Great Qin Iron Army, but even delusionally stretched out his hand to the Bashu region...... Today, he was finally defeated by the national captain!
"The captain of the country is serious, and the minister has long felt that this battle will be won!" A certain Qin courtier touted.
"The Southern Barbarian Chu State is vulnerable!"
"Great Qin Wansheng! Great Qin Wansheng! ”
"Er Miliang, you dare to offend the majesty of Great Qin...... Even if he escapes for a while, he will take his head in the spring of next year! ”
"Hahahaha! That Mi Liang Xiao'er ran away without a fight, and he didn't even want the Wangcheng Sect Temple, he really laughed to death! ”
Words like this are endless, and the entire Xianyang City is filled with a happy atmosphere.
The people of Xianyang were even more eagerly awaiting, waiting for the Great Qin warriors who returned from the expedition to bring back a mountain of loot......
In short, a jubilation!
Wei Ran shamelessly drove to the side hall where the princess Yingzhuo was under house arrest, and reported the latest progress of the battlefield in Chu with a smile outside the door, focusing on the satire of Xiong Wuliang's behavior of fleeing without a fight......
In the end, Wei Ran grinned and said, "Anyway, even if that cowardly Mi Liang doesn't die now, he will only live for three or five more months!" ”
"At the beginning of spring next year, his head will be chopped off by General Bai Qi!"
"When the army returns to China, the prime minister will give the queen mother and marry you and General Bai Qi together."
"General Bai Qi, you are really a masterpiece-you don't know what to do!"
"I can't wait to think about it......" Wei Ran said.
Ying Zhuo was trapped in the house, her hair was scattered, and her slender and tight body contained strong vitality, and she clenched her teeth at the moment and did not say a word.
The heart gradually sank to the bottom.
Chu's defeat was not unexpected by her.
But...... Ying Zhuo clenched the hairpin that had been sharpened in his hand, and his eyes were slightly fierce!
If Wei Ran treats this princess as a weak and bullying vase who can be left and right at will, then he is looking at the wrong person!
Whoever dares to step into this door, I Yingzhuo will teach him to know how powerful...... Even if you really can't resist it, you'd rather die than fall into the name of Princess Daqin!
It's not for that Xiong Wuliang.
It's just that this princess doesn't want to be forced to marry by others!
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The carnival of the Qin people lasted for about two hours.
During this period, after the Queen Mother and Wei Ran were happy, they even made an exception and issued an order - no alcohol is banned today, and the people of the country can drink to celebrate!
It must be known that after the Qin State changed the law, in order to save food, the people have always strictly forbidden drinking and brewing. If civilians want to drink, they can only drink a small pottery bowl before the battle on the battlefield, or after they have made great achievements.
As soon as this order was given, the entire Xianyang City cheered even more.
"Long live Great Qin!"
"Great Qin Wansheng! Great Qin is undefeated! ”
The happiness of the Qin people lasted for two hours...... Then, a fast horse flew into Xianyang again!
The knight's outfit was not unfamiliar—like the first wave of heralds who had brought the good news two hours earlier, with feathers on their backs—apparently the scout knights who had sent back the military news from the front......
All right!
Could it be that he caught Mi Liang'er?
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