Man Tanghong

Chapter 157 Ma Zhou's Alarm for Xue Wanshu

Among the prefectures in Hebei Province, Li Yuanji's favorites are Cangzhou and Dizhou.

Because Cangzhou and Dizhou have a vast territory and are close to the coast, the Yellow River also flows into the Bohai Sea from Dizhou. Water, land and sea transportation are very convenient and easy to develop.

It is after experiencing many military disasters that the population is somewhat sparse.

However, after relocating the families of the Youzhou soldiers there, it can slightly make up for the population shortage of Cangzhou and Dizhou.

Although there are more than 10,000 soldiers in Youzhou, their family members should be between [-] and [-].

Three 40,000 people are allocated to Cangzhou and Dizhou. Although Cangzhou and Dizhou cannot be rapidly prospered, it can also bring more vitality to the main cities of Cangzhou and Dizhou.

"Cangzhou and Dizhou?"

Xue Wanshu suddenly raised his head, his expressionless expression finally changed slightly.

The family members of the officers and men from other places in the Commanding Army Mansion of the King of Qi were either placed in Chang'an City or in the State of Qi.

How did it become Cangzhou and Dizhou when it came to the soldiers of Youzhou?

Did Li Yuanji not trust them, or did he have other plans?
Li Yuanji saw the doubts in Xue Wanshu's heart, and slowly explained: "The reason why I placed the families of the Youzhou soldiers in Cangzhou and Dizhou was also after careful consideration.

The families of the Youzhou soldiers have lived in Youzhou for a long time and have become accustomed to the water and soil of Youzhou.

Moving them away from Youzhou rashly will inevitably lead to acclimatization.

So I placed them in Cangzhou and Dizhou nearby.

Moreover, the families of the Youzhou soldiers will inevitably suffer major injuries after traveling long distances to Chang'an or my feudal kingdom, so it is most appropriate to arrange them nearby. "

During this period, the well-disciplined soldiers traveled long distances, and they would suffer certain injuries, let alone the undisciplined civilians.

Li Yuanji's purpose is to place the families of the officers and soldiers in a proper place, so that the soldiers can feel at ease, instead of thinking about letting the soldiers die for their families. Naturally, he has to care about the risks on the way to relocate and act rashly .

If it is said that the soldiers of Youzhou have few family members, so it is convenient to control and relocate, it is fine to grit your teeth and take some risks and relocate them to Chang'an or Qi.

However, the Youzhou soldiers have thirty to forty thousand family members, so it is not convenient to control them, nor is it convenient to move them. Take considerable risks.

The most important thing is that if the families of the Youzhou soldiers moved to Chang'an or Qi, they would have to cross half of the Hebei Road.

There has just been a military disaster in Hebei Road, and many corpses are still exposed in the wilderness, which is prone to plague.

If the families of Youzhou soldiers were to encounter the plague, the risks they would have to bear would be even greater.

After listening to Li Yuanji's words, Xue Wanshu understood that Li Yuanji didn't trust them, but was thinking about the families of the soldiers in Youzhou, and he relaxed a lot.

But Li Yuanji treated them differently. Even if the soldiers in Youzhou knew that Li Yuanji was thinking about their families, they might get angry.

"Your Highness, you have moved the families of the soldiers from other places in the mansion to Chang'an or Qi, and the families of the soldiers from Youzhou to Cangzhou and Dizhou.

Even if the soldiers in Youzhou knew of His Highness's good intentions, they would still feel guilty in their hearts. "

Xue Wanshu said with a bitter face.

Li Yuanji glanced at Xue Wanshu, and sighed: "The soldiers will definitely feel unhappy if they are treated differently, I know that. But Chang'an is not up to me, and the benefits I can gain for the soldiers are very limited.

Although I have the final say on the Qi State, Qi State has limited territory, and the soldiers who joined my family first after being settled will not have much benefit left.

Cangzhou and Dizhou are different.

Cangzhou and Dizhou are sparsely populated, and the benefits I can bring to the soldiers are countless. "

Speaking of this, Li Yuanji paused for a moment, stared at Xue Wanshu and said meaningfully: "Including land property."

Xue Wanshu's expression froze.

Li Yuanji spoke so bluntly, if he couldn't understand what Li Yuanji meant, it would be a waste of time.

Li Yuanji has said so many words, and I can sum it up in one sentence.

The family members of Youzhou soldiers moved to Chang’an, and the court has the final say on how much land they can allocate; the family members of Youzhou soldiers moved to Qi State, how much land they can allocate depends on what the people in front can give them. How much; the family members of Youzhou soldiers moved to Cangzhou and Dizhou, how much land can be allocated, that is Li Yuanji's final say.

Cangzhou and Dizhou are sparsely populated. If the families of Youzhou soldiers moved to Cangzhou or Dizhou, the land they could allocate would definitely be several times that of Chang'an and Qi.

Xue Wanshu got up slowly, and solemnly bowed to Li Yuanji, "I understand, on behalf of all the soldiers in Youzhou, thank you for your great love."

The soldiers from Youzhou had just joined the Qi Palace, and they hadn't made an inch of merit.

When Li Yuanji relocated their family members, he not only considered the risks that their families would bear on the way of relocation, but also considered seeking certain benefits for them.

Li Yuanji really loved them a lot.

Li Yuanji smiled indifferently, "There is no need to thank you. Just remember to make it clear to the soldiers and let them understand that I am not a person who treats one favorably than another."

Xue Wanshu said solemnly: "I will definitely make it clear to the soldiers, so that the soldiers will remember His Highness's great kindness."

Li Yuanji nodded in satisfaction, and asked Xue Wanshu to go down to handle the relocation of the families of the soldiers in Youzhou.

Xue Wanshu brought out Li Yuanji's big tent, and bumped into Ma Zhou who was guarding the door.

Xue Wanshu looked at Ma Zhou with an apologetic expression.

Ma Zhou should have guessed about Li Yi asking him to bring a message to Li Yuanji.

It doesn't really matter whether Ma Zhou leaves the tent or not.

The reason why he asked Li Yuanji to dismiss Ma Zhou was mainly because he didn't want Ma Zhou to hear the flattering words he said on Li Yi's behalf, for fear that Ma Zhou would look down on him.

It was because of his selfishness that Li Yuanji dismissed Ma Zhou, so he felt a little sorry for Ma Zhou.

"Brother Wuwei finished chatting with His Highness?"

Ma Zhou asked with a smile as if he didn't see the apology on Xue Wanshu's face.

Xue Wanshu nodded awkwardly.

Ma Zhou laughed again: "Then how about talking to me?"

Xue Wanshu hesitated for a moment, then nodded again.

Ma Zhou led Xue Wanshu to the side of the big tent, and said with a smile, "Brother Wuwei, since you have already entered Prince Qi's residence, it's better to speak less for King Yan in the future."

Xue Wanshu was taken aback, frowned slightly and said, "What does King Bin mean by that?"

Ma Zhou asked with a smile: "Brother Wuwei, do you want to always be caught between His Highness and King Yan?"

Xue Wanshu's face changed slightly.

Ma Zhou continued: "Brother Wuwei helped King Yan take it once or twice, it's nothing, but how long has it been?"

Xue Wanshu's face became ugly.

Ma Zhou asked himself and answered, "It's been a long time, how can His Highness still trust you, how can you trust your brothers?"

Xue Wanshu understood what Ma Zhou meant. Ma Zhou wanted him to break up with Li Yi as soon as possible, so as not to be stuck between Li Yuanji and Li Yi and lose Li Yuanji's trust.

Xue Wanshu said with a complicated expression: "I followed Li Gong since I was young, and Li Gong treated me well. For a while, I really..."

At the end of Xue Wanshu's speech, he couldn't continue.

He also intends to make a break with Li Yi, but every time it comes to a critical moment, he can't let it go.

But he also knew that if he didn't break up with Li Yi, he would never gain Li Yuanji's trust.

Ma Zhou smiled wryly and said: "Brother Wuwei, you are also a smart person, why did you become so confused at the critical moment? You have already joined His Highness's command, and there is no turning back.

If you don't prove your loyalty to His Highness as soon as possible, how dare His Highness reuse you?

King Yan may treat you well, but you are not irreplaceable in King Yan's heart, let alone hard to part with.

Otherwise, why would the King of Yan give your brothers to His Highness without hesitation? "

Xue Wanshu's complexion suddenly became even uglier, and his heart was still inexplicably sad.

What Ma Zhou said was right, Li Yi did treat him well, but in Li Yi's heart, he was indeed not irreplaceable and irreplaceable.

When Li Yi presented their brothers to Li Yuanji, he did not hesitate at all.

He treats Li Yi like a brother like a father, and Li Yi treats him more like a servant.

If you say give it away, you will give it away.

Ma Zhou said again: "The king of Yan has already made a deal for you, so why are you in a dilemma?"

Xue Wanshu was taken aback again, and sighed deeply.

That's right, Li Yi has already made a break for him.

Li Yi handed him over to Li Yuanji happily, and told him to be loyal to Li Yuanji.

"Brother Wuwei, you should stop and stop, and you will not be disturbed by it."

Ma Zhouyu made a sincere reminder.

Xue Wanshu opened his mouth and heaved a long sigh, already having a decision in his heart.

But he didn't rush to speak, but looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Prince Bin, why are you telling me these things?"

Ma Zhou said dumbfoundedly: "I met your brothers once, which can be regarded as a little friendship. On the way from Youzhou to Weizeguan, you took care of me in every possible way. Naturally, I don't want to see you go astray.

I hope that you will be trusted and reused by His Royal Highness as soon as possible, so that you can flourish like Su Tongjun and Xie Tongjun. "

Xue Wanshu took a deep look at Ma Zhou, and said with emotion: "How about you and I being best friends from now on?"

If Ma Zhou could remind him at a critical moment and hope for their brother's well-being, then he was really thinking about their brother.

He hoped to get closer to Ma Zhou.

Ma Zhou froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "You can, but your three younger brothers can't."

Xue Wanshu looked at Ma Zhou in astonishment, and before Ma Zhou could explain, he already understood the meaning of Ma Zhou's words.

Ma Zhou didn't want to have any contact with the generals and schools in the army.

"You really..."

Xue Wanshu sighed.

Ma Zhou was really cautious.

Ma Zhou smiled wryly and said nothing, he didn't want to be cautious, but he had suffered too much, and he couldn't do it if he didn't want to be cautious.

(End of this chapter)