The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 22

By midday, the number of refugees outside the city had reached its peak. More than 1 refugees surrounded the gate of the city, and there was a lot of noise and chaos for a while.

Some refugees smashed on the gates of the city, trying to enter the city for a meal.

Some refugees shouted to the city wall from the air, hoping for mercy.

And more refugees have dull eyes and numb expressions, like walking dead who have lost their souls.

They stood just below the city, neither crying nor making noise, because hunger made them have no strength to do unnecessary movements.

It was at this time that the patriarchs of several big families in Zhending City joined hands and climbed up the tower.

It's not that they made a fuss, but that everyone has to be cautious when facing nearly [-] refugees.

You must know that the population of the entire Zhending City is only 5 to [-] people, if it accommodates [-] refugees, how will they be resettled.If not accepted, then how to deal with it?

They came to Liu Bei on this trip to discuss a result.

There were three people who came, and the leader had a big belly and a kind smile on his face.This person's surname is Chen, and he is a member of the Chen county magistrate who was seized by Liu Bei before.

The second person's face was thin and anxious, his surname was Du.

The third person, surnamed Luo, was a man in his 30s, dressed as a Confucian scholar.

Chen, Du, and Luo are the three major families in Zhending City. They are powerful, rich in resources, and have countless money and food in their families.Moreover, they have all come from Shizhou County in the past dynasties, and they can enjoy themselves in the official face.

The three came hand in hand, and this trip not only represented the three major families.What they represent are the wealthy businessmen and gentry of all sizes in Zhending City.

Liu Bei didn't dare to neglect the other party, but ordered someone to stop the three people's entourage, and then led the three people up to the city wall.

The three of them went up to the tower, and when they observed the situation below, their faces changed immediately, even the Patriarch of the Chen family, who was already smiling, couldn't laugh anymore.

"Mr. Xuande, why are there so many refugees in the city?" the thin-faced Patriarch of the Du family asked.

After hearing the report from their subordinates, they thought that there were only a few thousand people at the gate of the city, but now it seems that this is not the case at all.

In fact, there were indeed only a few thousand people half a day ago, but no one could have imagined that in just half a day, more than 1 people could be added.

Hearing the question from the Patriarch of the Du family, Liu Bei smiled wryly and said, "I don't know either. Tens of thousands of refugees gathered under the city gate in just half a day. Like you all, I still have no clue."

Seeing that Liu Bei knew little about these refugees, the Patriarch of the Chen family frowned and said, "Knowing that, there must be no rebellion or catastrophe in the surrounding counties, so there would be no gathering of refugees of this size. "

The Patriarch of the Luo family who was dressed as a Confucian scholar next to him said, "The refugees are just under the city, why don't you ask Mr. Xuande to send someone to inquire about it, and I can deal with it later."

Hearing this, the other two Patriarchs also nodded in agreement.

Liu Bei immediately followed suit and sent people to shout from the top of the city.

After some questioning, everyone knew the origins of these refugees, or the identities given to them by Lin Chao.

That is, after Zhang Chun's rebellion, he led Zhongshan's soldiers to attack southward, breaking through Hanchang and Xinshi all the way, and approaching Jiumen.And these people were the people who had been tortured by Zhang Chun, barely saved their lives in the rebellious army, and fled all the way to the city of Zhending.

Now, the heads of the three major families no longer had any doubts, and began to think about how to deal with these refugees.

After Liu Bei heard the words, he was furious and said loudly: "Zhi Zhang has caused trouble for the big man and poisoned the living beings. Sooner or later, I will kill him with my own hands!"

The three patriarchs were taken aback by Liu Bei's sudden move, and without thinking too much, they began to persuade Liu Bei not to be impulsive, saying that Zhang's thieves are powerful, and they should be taken slowly.

Liu Bei suppressed his anger, and said, "Everyone, there are people who have been tortured by Zhang's thief under the city. I want to put them in the city. Do you think so?"

"Mr. Xuande must not!" Before Liu Bei finished speaking, the Patriarch of the Chen family hurriedly advised, "There are too many refugees in the city, how can so many people be housed in the city of Zhending, please think again, Mr. Xuande!"

Just kidding, nearly 2 people have entered the city, and Zhending County will have to mess up!

Besides, what do these 2 people come in to eat and drink? Do you expect Liu Xuande, who asked us to borrow food two days ago, to fail!

Not only the Patriarch of the Chen family, but also the Patriarchs of the Luo and Du families expressed their opposition, on the grounds that too many people would easily cause chaos.

Seeing that the three were unwilling, Liu Bei said: "The three are unwilling to lead the refugees from the city into the city, so how should we deal with it? You can't just sit and watch them block the city gate."

"This……"

The three were silent, their eyes lowered.

"How about sending someone to report to the envoy, and I will wait for the envoy's order?"

After a moment of silence, the Patriarch of the Chen family spoke hesitantly, which immediately attracted Liu Bei's glaring gaze.

"This place is nearly three hundred miles away from Yecheng, and it will take at least six days to go back and forth. When the envoy arrives, almost all the people in the city will starve to death!"

The Patriarch of the Chen family knew that he had come up with a bad idea, so he couldn't continue talking.

The head of the Luo family, who was thin and thin next to him, said: "Mr. Xuande, it is absolutely impossible to lure the refugees into the city. It is better to expel them and send them to other places. The left and right groups of refugees are not under the rule of Duke Xuande, and the court will not blame them. of."

Hearing this, Liu Bei's nose almost turned out of breath.

This is what people can say!
Drive refugees to other places, what if they don't want to?
How many people will die by forced eviction!

How many people will starve to death in the process of these people rushing to other places!
The three well-fed, wealthy and extravagant patriarchs don't care about the lives of the people at all!

These people should be killed!

When Lin Chao first came up with this idea, Liu Bei was still worried about whether he would be too cruel to these aristocratic families.Now this kind of thinking has disappeared without a trace in Liu Bei's mind. I'm afraid that Lin Chao will not be cruel enough to eradicate all these people!
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Liu Bei continued to discuss with them: "Three, it is not advisable to report to the envoy or expel them. If these people make trouble, it will be my fault. A certain suggestion, report to the envoy , while temporarily borrowing food from the rich and wealthy in the city, building huts outside the city to distribute food and grass, so that these people will not starve to death, and wait for the envoy’s order before making any calculations.”

Hearing this, the three masters all showed signs of fear.

Hmph, you Liu Xuande said it nicely.

Why don't you ask us to pay money and food to feed these untouchables, but to honor your name of benevolence and righteousness Liu Xuande!

What about temporarily borrowing food from the rich and rich in the city? We are the biggest rich and rich in the city.

"Mr. Xuande's move is inappropriate. How can the food in the city be used by tens of thousands of refugees? This is a very inappropriate move!"

The Patriarch of the Luo Family, who had been silent all this time, spoke, and the two Patriarchs beside him also nodded in agreement.

But Liu Bei sneered and said: "If the three of you don't want to, I will go and take out the money and food from the treasury to help the people. I was entrusted by the envoy to guard the side, and I must not sit back and watch the people starve to death!"

"Mr. Xuande's loyalty is commendable, and it is indeed the blessing of the imperial court!"

The three Patriarchs complimented each other with a half-smile, but their eyes were full of indifference.

As soon as this remark came out, it meant that the differences between the two parties were inevitable, that is, the so-called collapse of the talk.

Seeing Liu Bei, a pauper, trying to force his way, the three patriarchs all sneered and said goodbye.

If you, Liu Xuande, are willing to make a fuss, you can do it yourself. Anyway, it is impossible for us to provide money and food to these untouchables.

If there was food in the treasury, you would not have asked us to borrow it.

Let's see how many days you, Liu Xuande, can play!
(End of this chapter)