Chapter 1088 Fushan County
Sun Zhen's words were naturally unreasonable, but Han Qin had never been questioned like this before. He was actually stunned for a moment, and after a moment he responded: "This is the seat of Fushan County, and you are going to gather the people here." Of course, you need to report to the county government and get permission from the county magistrate first.”
Sun Zhen said: "Can the magistrate take charge of affairs? The slums all over the county are the result of the magistrate's stewardship?"
"Bold!" Han Qin scolded: "If it hadn't been for the full rescue of the county magistrate, Fushan County would have been starved to death! Go and ask in front of us to find out which of these people are not grateful and respectful to the county magistrate!"
Sun Zhen sneered and said: "It has been one or two years since the Denglai Rebellion ended, and these people have not been able to rebuild their homes. Is this also the result of the county magistrate's governance?"
Han Qin was about to refute, but Sun Zhen continued: "If the county magistrate really cares about the lives and deaths of the people, he should take the initiative to go out of the city and discuss with us face to face how to save these people."
Han Qin's face was as dark as water, and he shook his head and said: "What you said...is against the rules. If you don't abide by the local laws, I will not let you do whatever you want. Unless the magistrate speaks, you are not allowed to enter the vicinity of the county town!"
Before Sun Zhen could speak, Liu Xian pulled him aside and asked in a low voice: "Why don't you do as he said and go to the city to see the county magistrate?"
Sun Zhen responded: "I'm afraid this person has no good intentions. When he was talking to us, he kept his hand on the handle of the knife and never put it down. He took the initiative to invite you into the city, so he may have evil intentions."
Liu Xiandao: "If we don't have good relations with the government, what will happen next? I think we still have to go there."
Sun Zhen shook his head and said: "Don't forget the commander's instructions before we set off, safety first! If you enter the city alone, if something happens, we will not be able to rescue you outside the city. Even if you want to see the county magistrate, you can only let The other party came out of the city to meet, so it is not appropriate to enter the city now.”
Before the field team left Zhifu Bay, Harugong and Qian Tiandun both came out to give special lectures, asking them to first ensure their own safety during the execution of the mission. Soldiers in the special operations battalion and cavalry battalion are elites in the military, and their personal value far exceeds those of refugees. The command does not want the soldiers to take greater risks to fight for immigration resources. The sacrifice of any soldier The losses are irreversible to Haihan, and the job vacancies created cannot be filled simply by the number of immigrants.
Sun Zhenzhen interrupted the conversation between Liu Xian and Han Qin because his boss attached great importance to safety issues, and deliberately made trouble so that Han Qin could not continue the conversation. It's just that Liu Xian had fewer opportunities to go out to perform tasks. He was a little late-minded about potential threats and Sun Zhen's reminders, and did not realize Sun Zhen's intentions in the first place.
Liu Xiandao: "This is the truth, but the task must be completed with all your strength. So in your opinion, how should we dispatch these government servants?"
"It's simple. I'll be the one to do the evil." Sun Zhen patted his chest and said, "Let me tell you first. Do you believe me?"
Liu Xian nodded and said: "I have heard about Platoon Leader Sun's deeds since I first arrived in Zhoushan. He is brave and resourceful, and he should be regarded as a model in the army. Even Chief Ha also praised him, so I am naturally convinced."
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The deeds Liu Xian mentioned were Sun Zhen's battle experience in which three people fought desperately to cover the retreat of his comrades during a mission in Miaoli. Although the purpose of Haihan's actions in Miaoli was kept secret, the outstanding performance of Sun Zhen and others was. It had already spread among the military and was promoted as a combat hero. Although Liu Xian had a higher position in the military than Sun Zhen, in terms of reputation and experience in performing combat missions abroad, he was indeed lower than Sun Zhen, so he did not dare to ignore the opinions given by Sun Zhen.
Now that Liu Xian had made his attitude clear, Sun Zhen stopped saying any more polite words. He walked back to Han Qin and said, "Captain Han, we already understand what you mean. We just hope that we can have a meeting with the county magistrate first. If you petition him face to face, then we will follow you into the city and meet with the county magistrate.”
After saying this, Sun Zhen raised his voice and ordered: "Everyone, listen to the order and mount the horse!"
The dozens of people in the field team immediately got on their horses and were waiting for orders. Han Qin was a little panicked when he saw this posture. He originally wanted to trick the leader Liu Xian into the city, and after he captured them, he asked them what they were doing. The real identity and purpose of coming are planned again. But if the other party wants to enter the city en masse, they may not be able to stop the cavalry with just a few dozen soldiers in the county. Moreover, he saw that many horses were carrying long cloth bags, which seemed to contain weapons such as swords and bows. If this horse team instantly transformed into a team of cavalry, the small Fushan County town would be bustling.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Han Qin quickly said: "This little brother, please speak slowly. Your cavalry team cannot enter the city at will!"
Sun Zhen smiled and said: "Didn't you ask us to go see the magistrate? Why don't you lead the way!"
Han Qin still dared to lead them into the city at this time. He secretly regretted that he had spoken rashly just now. At the moment, he could only prevaricate: "There are still many fleeing people settled in this county. The streets are narrow and it is inconvenient for horses to enter the city. It's better to do this. I'll go first. Return to the city and report to the county magistrate, who will make the decision.”
When Sun Zhen saw that Han Qin refused to let the cavalry enter the city, he was even more sure that the other party had something up his sleeve. However, due to Han Qin's status as a public servant, it was not easy to detain him in broad daylight, so he decided to let him go. , so he went back to the city to report to his superiors.
"Then should we wait here for news or what?" Seeing Han Qin and his party leave, Wang Jinmin, who was already impatient, came over again to ask for instructions.
Sun Zhen said: "You are really planning to wait! Our time is precious, how can we wait for the Fushan County government to respond? Listen to me, while no one is in the way, we should go and distribute the promotional materials quickly." Sun Zhen took the lead. At this point, the cavalry team immediately divided into four groups and went to the four directions of the county, southeast, northwest, and posted publicity notices. Although the people were still very panicked about the arrival of these riders and huddled in their shacks, Haihan's reaction was basically within Haihan's expectation. After all, this was an area that had experienced war, and it was difficult for groups of people to identify themselves. Unknown outsiders must be very wary. But in this way, there was no obstacle to the soldiers posting notices in the slums outside the city.
The cavalry activities outside the city were quickly noticed by the defenders on the city, and then quickly spread to the county government in the city. However, when Han Qin returned to the city, he had already notified all the city gates on all sides to be closed, so there was no news yet. greater danger.
Fushan County Magistrate Zhang Pucheng and the garrison commander Huang Qu were listening to Han Qin's report. They were also somewhat undecided about the intentions of this unidentified cavalry team.
Zhang Pucheng said: "Master Huang, in your opinion, what do these so-called Haihan people want?"
Huang Qu looked at the Haihan recruitment notice on the table, slowly twirled his beard and said: "Anyone who causes trouble is seeking power and wealth. The bandits in Shandong are all the same way. However, Since these people claim to have taken over Zhifu Bay to accommodate refugees, it stands to reason that Qishan Qianhusuo should be aware of it, but how come there is not even a hint of news about it?”
Huang Qu didn't know that Haihan had met Feng Fei from Qishan Qianhu Station before, but Feng Fei sent the news to the neighboring guards and Dengzhou City first, but he didn't have time to take care of Fushan. County side. As to whether this oversight was intentional or unintentional, it’s hard to say.
Zhang Pucheng said: "Just after Han Captou returned to the city, he had already sent people to Qishan Suo City. It is estimated that there will be news back tomorrow."
Huang Qu said: "These people said they would open grain warehouses in Zhifu Bay to help refugees. Even if the people are suspicious, they may not be able to resist the temptation. After all, many people will go there to try their luck. We must try to stop this matter. , I'm afraid it won't stop people's hearts. In my opinion, Mr. Zhang, we should try our best to protect the county and prevent people from taking advantage of it. As for the people outside the city, I think it's better to let them stay here to avoid complaints. .”
Zhang Pucheng frowned and said: "If the Haihan people hold the people hostage and threaten the county to surrender and offer the city, wouldn't it be very troublesome? Should we send people out of the city to drive them away?"
Huang Qu responded: "If they really want to rebel, Fushan County will not be able to handle it. Now the garrison in the city plus three squads of government officials total less than a hundred people. Even if the people are recruited, there won't be much available. We are very lucky to be able to defend the county. If we go out to fight against them, we will have no advantage at all! Besides, the other party has not done anything beyond the rules. If there is a conflict, innocent people will be hurt. , that’s not appropriate either.”
Zhang Pucheng made some sense when he thought about it. It was just that these uninvited guests were operating outside the city, but he had difficulty controlling their intentions. After all, he was still uneasy. He immediately suggested: "Why don't you and I go to the top of the city to take a look? If there is any movement, It’s good to supervise the battle in time.”
As a military attache, Huang Qu had the responsibility to defend the city, so he naturally would not refuse. At that moment, he and Zhang Pucheng left the county government office and went to the north gate where the cavalry first appeared. The city wall of Fushan County is only two feet high, and the tower above the city gate is only the size of a wing, which can barely accommodate a dozen people. The two of them came to the city tower with their entourage and looked at the situation outside the city. They saw more than ten knights still riding their horses back and forth in the shack area outside the city. However, it seemed that these people did not deliberately cause trouble, but were walking around with notices. Posted.
At this time, some brave people came out to watch the fun when they saw that these strangers showed no malice. Sun Zhen took some candies from his pocket and distributed them to the curious children who were watching. He also taught them to remove the wax paper wrapping them and put them in their mouths.
Not to mention children, even Sun Zhen himself could not resist its wonderful taste when he first tasted this candy. It has many flavors and is colorful. It is both beautiful and delicious. It is also a hot-selling product in Fuzhou and Guangdong provinces. one. It is said that there are higher-grade milk candies, but those low-yield products are in short supply and are either exported or specially supplied by the chief minister. Sun Zhen has not had the chance to taste them yet. When they went out to perform the mission this time, every soldier carried a lot of them. Firstly, they could be used to win over children, and secondly, these candies could also play a role in replenishing calories when necessary.
Sure enough, this method was very effective, and soon many children gathered around, followed by more and more people. Sun Zhen quickly asked the propaganda officer in the team to stand on a high place and preach Haihan's disaster relief measures and immigration policies to these people. As long as no one from the government comes to obstruct it, Sun Zhen is sure that such street propaganda will have a certain effect, because he himself met a dental shop recruiting immigrants for Haihan in Haizhou, and after listening to the immigration policy, he decided Get on the ship and go south.
For war refugees who have nothing and even survival is a problem, what could be more attractive than having a house, land, and a stable and peaceful living environment? The bright prospects that Haihan paints for immigrants have been specially studied and researched. The publicity plan is formulated based on the psychological needs of immigrants. There are really not many people who can resist the temptation. Moreover, Haihan also made full use of the herd mentality. Almost all of these propaganda officers were ordinary people who had fled from Shandong two years ago. Based on their own experiences, they naturally had stronger persuasiveness when conducting propaganda.
"Dear fellow villagers, I am from Qixia County in the west. When the Confucius rebelled two years ago, I fled with my family to the south. In Haizhou, I met some good people from Shanghai and Han Dynasty recruiting immigrants. At first I felt uneasy like you all, but after I went to the south I will allocate houses and land to my family and settle them down. Everyone, the territory under Haihan's control is not as chaotic as Shandong. Only when you go there will you know what it means to be in peace and prosperity..."
The propaganda officer spoke so eloquently and so clearly that Sun Zhen felt that it was even more inflammatory than the propaganda he had heard. Like the slums outside Fushan County, the residents are obviously refugees who lack food and clothing. Even if some of them find it difficult to leave their homeland, there will definitely be many like Sun Zhen who are willing to fight for an unknown future. A handful of people. As long as some people try it, the herd mentality and scale effect will drive more people to Zhifu Bay.
Of course, it is inevitable that the people will have many questions about this immigration-style relief, so personnel, including soldiers, must spend a lot of time answering various questions for the people. For Sun Zhen, who is good at using force to solve problems, this is not a happy job.
Zhang Pucheng and Huang Qu felt more uneasy when they saw this scene on the top of the city. They didn't know Haihan's real purpose of encouraging these people to go to Zhifu Bay, but they subconsciously believed that the other party's intention was not simple, and it was definitely not the disaster relief method they thought. But fortunately, at least this group of uninvited guests did not use violent means to achieve their goals, otherwise it would be really difficult for them, the local officials, to deal with.
"Looking on the bright side, at least it's better than the common people taking refuge with bandits." Huang Qu could only use this helpless saying to comfort the county magistrate Zhang Pucheng.
Zhang Pucheng snorted and said: "These Haihan people come from the sea. It is impossible to say that these people did not become bandits, but became pirates!"
(End of chapter)