Chapter 759 Weili
On the high hill, a big flag fluttered in the wind.
The flagpole is not very pretty. It seems to have been cut from a temporary tree trunk.
The embroidery on the flag is also relatively rough, and you can tell at a glance that it was not done by anyone in the Shaofu family.
But the four characters "General Shao" on the flag are enough to smooth everything over.
Under the big flag, there is an endless chaos of soldiers wearing yellow scarves. But soon, under the leadership of their respective officers, units of thousands dispersed and set up camp.
The food carried with the army was not much, and most of it was left to the strong men and women who were rebuilding in Gaoyang and Zhongshan.
The officers and soldiers of the Yellow Head Army took out the preserved meat they carried with them, sat on the ground, and ate silently.
The King of Liang, surrounded by his entourage, rode his horse to inspect the camp. Wherever he passed, there were constant shouts and cheers.
These people are far from being considered an army and need more training.
The Julu disaster area is mainly in the north, namely Xiaquyang County on the south bank of the Hutuo River.
Fang (qiāo) County has also been affected to a considerable extent. Many townships are floodplains formed after the Hutuo River burst.
The counties in the south were not affected much by the Hutuo River. They were hit more because it rained too much and the rivers swelled across the board, especially the vast mainland area, which flooded outwards and flooded many farmlands. , Wubao, manor.
But this process is relatively gentle and slow, unlike Changshan County which was instantly destroyed by floods, mudslides and trees washed down from the Taihang Mountains.
After the floods receded in Julu counties, many people have returned to their hometowns.
Famine exists, there are many dead people, and there are even a large number of refugees, but on the whole, Julu County can still barely maintain order.
Liu Hezhu, the general of Lu Zezhen, was ordered to drive tens of thousands of cattle and sheep northward and arrived at Xiaquyang. At that time, Shao Xun was working as a guest (for food) in Yiwubao.
Don’t think it’s ugly to beg for food, that’s how the system is at this time.
The Jin Dynasty failed to check household registration and land occupation orders. There were too many failures. There was never a normal tax system.
There will be nearly twenty years of war again, and tax collection is out of the question. Shao Xun can only work in Chen, Nanton, Xincai, Runan, Liang, and Xiangcheng outside Liang. , Luonan counties collect taxes normally, and even Chenliu County, where Bianliang is located, has some difficulties in establishing a complete fiscal and taxation system.
This is begging for finance.
When there is no money or food, officials will be sent out to negotiate with each county and slowly raise funds. That is to say, tax is collected on the basis of family, Wubao, and manor, rather than on the basis of household registration.
This official from a low-level background can't do it, so he can only rely on the children of the gentry.
It is even more impossible that the giant deer is not within the Liang Kingdom.
When the prefect asked for money, he said hello to his subordinates, argued a lot, and finally received a discounted amount.
For this disaster relief, the prefect Zhen Ren asked his grandfather to sue his grandmother, and then he raised more than 100,000 grains from several big families in the three southern counties, and barely managed to save some people.
The prefect could not control the town general Liu Hezhu, nor could the governor. In the end, Lu Zhi stepped forward and gave 20,000 grains and 10,000 sheep to relieve the victims.
After Shao Xun arrived, Liu Hezhu finally suffered from severe bleeding and drove 30,000 to 40,000 cattle and sheep to Xiaquyang and slaughtered them on the spot.
Shao Xun is still very satisfied with this.
"There is also a flood in Lu Ze. How much did you lose?" After begging for two thousand dendrobium corns from Wubao, Shao Xun returned with satisfaction and asked on the road.
"More than four thousand people died." Liu Hezhu sighed: "Most of them were farming townspeople."
Liu Hezhu's Luze Town was very large, spanning the junction of three counties. It attracted a large number of Wuhuan, Xiongnu, and Han people. Now it has 8,000 families and more than 40,000 people. It is a force of the same level as the Shangbai Begging Army.
Liu Hezhu said that most of the dead were farming townspeople, which is not true. In fact, all the people in Luze Town are now farming, and two-thirds of them are grazing animals in addition to farming.
As the population increases, it can no longer be filled.
“How many people are left?”
“Less than 40,000.”
“It’s time to separate the families.” Shao Xun said: “If we continue, Lu Zezhen Sooner or later, the harm to so many people and animals will be over."
Liu Hezhu was instinctively unwilling, but felt that this matter was inevitable. After all, there were real difficulties here.
"Split your tribe into two, and some of them should go to Changshan or Zhongshan." Shao Xun said: "After the storm, it will be difficult to farm land there for a while, and it will be a good time for grazing."
Liu Haozhu sighed and said: "Whatever the king says is whatever it is, and the general will obey it."
"I will give you Quyang above Changshan County, Tang County to the south, and all the mountainous areas in the northwest. You can look after the resettlement. From Luze Town, evacuate if you can. At least 30,000 people will be taken away." Shao Xun said.
"Yes." Liu Hezhu responded.
In fact, it was not a loss. King Liang gave him half of Changshan at once, which was very generous.
The same is true for grazing. One acre of land in the Central Plains is equivalent to more than ten acres of grassland.
A grassland can support 10,000 people. With the same size, the Central Plains can support 100,000 people.
"What if there is another flood next year?" Liu Hezhu couldn't help but ask.
"It's difficult for farmers to leave, so why don't you leave?" Shao Xun asked: "Run away when you see signs of it. I will take care of Jizhou Ambassador Liu and prepare hay and houses."
Liu Hezhu was relieved. Mixed farming and livestock farming is better than just farming or grazing. The crops in the fields cannot be moved, but the livestock can grow its own legs. After going to Changshan, he had to find a few hills, store hay, cut down trees and build fences.
Although King Liang said so, Liu Chou may not be able to take care of him if there is a flood, so it is better to prepare in advance. In this world, it’s useless to rely on anyone. In the end, you still have to rely on yourself.
While the two were talking, they quickly arrived at the camp in the north of the county.
Everywhere there are strong men with their heads wrapped in yellow scarves.
They lacked all weapons. They had few pairs of iron armor and only a few hundred leather armors. I don’t know where they got them.
Many people only have a wooden spear in addition to their tattered burlap clothes.
But he seemed to be in good spirits. When he saw King Liang, they all knelt down on the ground without anyone's orders - most of the time in the army, there was no need to kneel down, but these people knelt down naturally.
Liu Haozhu quietly looked at Shao Xun, and inadvertently King Liang gathered up another loyal army. Even before he led them to victory, his prestige was already very high.
Liu Hezhu was convinced by this method of dealing with things, which was also the main reason why he was willing to obey.
If it were a bad person, or an ignorant child, it would really be unconvincing, let alone worth following. Liu Hezhu wouldn't mind rebelling.
Many victims in ragged clothes ran outside the camp.
They were arranged to the north bank of the Hutuo River, across the river from the Huangtou Army camp on the south bank.
Hutuohe, who was extremely violent more than a month ago, has become extremely docile.
On both sides of the river, soldiers and refugees were washing in batches, and it was very lively.
Someone yelled and cursed, saying that while he was fetching water for cooking, someone in front of him urinated into the river, causing a burst of laughter.
Some people were killing sheep by the river, and while they were killing, they were discussing whether it was easier to kill people or sheep. There was a famine, and who hadn’t killed a few people to eat?
Someone was lucky enough to catch a few fish. His colleagues cheered and shouted to make soup quickly.
But this man looked serious and said that when the people in his hometown had given up on him and left him lying in the mud to die, it was the King of Liang who pulled him up with his own hands. The king asked yesterday if there was any fish in the river. Obviously he wanted to eat it. This fish can only be offered to the king for his enjoyment.
As soon as this statement came out, no one stopped talking nonsense.
Liu Hezhu looked aside for a long time, and finally sighed.
In fact, he didn’t even know what he was sighing about.
It seems that some thoughts and ambitions have drifted away forever, floating in the heartfelt words of reverence of the Yellow Head Army soldiers.
The great power of King Liang never lies in himself, but in the support of his soldiers, officials and people.
Even Liu Hezhu, after giving up some unrealistic ideas, became a part of Liang Wangweili.
The general trend is overwhelming and upright.
How can the Sima clown be comparable to the righteousness of the world?
After returning to the Chinese army camp, King Liang was sending a group of village elders out.
"I used to have some opinions about the king, but now I know that I was deeply wrong. At the time of life and death, only the king still cares about us."
"The king is right, this world must have Tolerance for the sake of the country, no one wins and the other loses. They keep making calculations all day long, but in the end they all come to nothing. "
"My parents are cold and hungry, my brothers and wives are separated, and I am helpless. At that time, the king came to comfort me, who would be my enemy?"
The villagers kept talking, Shao Xun comforted them one by one, and finally said: "Although there are many difficulties, don't forget the winter wheat? Even if you can’t plant a lot, as long as you try your best, you will have a harvest next May.”
“The world is already in a big deficit this year, and we don’t know what will happen next year. At this time, food is our life. If you have livestock, don't kill it, don't sell it, and keep it as long as possible. If the harvest is not good, but the pasture is strong, there is no end to the disaster."
"There may be epidemics after the disaster. Please stay at home and avoid too much contact. Drink more hot water and wash frequently. I will come again next year to see how Hebei is doing after the disaster. If the weather goes well, I will definitely stay with you. You and I will have a good drink."
The crowd said a few more words, then took some food from the camp and left with many thanks, and went home to distribute it to the people in Wubao.
The topography of Wubao and the manor is different. Some have saved their grain reserves, while others have not. The situation is different.
Those who have been severely affected by the disaster can ask their in-laws and friends to borrow some, and then receive some relief food from the court. Maybe they can survive this disaster without starving too many people to death.
Shao Xun stayed in Julu until the end of September. During this period, there were actually people going south from Changshan, Zhongshan, Gaoyang and other places. There were also many people from Julu itself and the neighboring counties of Anping and Boling.
He collected some of the elites, then patrolled Anping and Bohai in the east, and arrived in Zhaojun and Guangping in the west. By the end of October, he arrived at Yecheng with an army of about 40,000 people.
When the white-haired Lu Zhi saw Shao Xun with his own eyes, he could hardly believe his eyes.
Is this man with an unshaven beard, a tired look on his face, and a dirty and worn-out body really the King of Liang?
There should be nothing wrong.
He was guarded in the center by a total of 40,000 strong men, like a king looking down upon the world.
"Put food on the table for the boys!" This was his first sentence.
The cheers shook the sky and the earth.
(End of this chapter)