Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 166 Food Issues, You Wait To Die
"Please don't overwhelm too many people, Zhou Zun."

Ji Rufeng and the others looked at each other and said embarrassingly.

They have been with Fang Yuan for a long time and know Fang Yuan's character.

At this time, it is definitely impossible to refuse, I just hope that too many people will not come over.

"Okay, I already understand your situation, thank you for making a trip."

Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, and said solemnly.

Ji Rufeng and the others add 200 to 500 people to each factory.

The cement factory, steel factory, brick-burning factory, soft bed factory, toilet factory, etc. in their own hands have increased by 1000 to [-] people each.

Roughly speaking, the main urban area of ​​Liaozhou can accommodate 2 to [-] people.

There are also four counties that also accept a large part.

Let the refugees open up wasteland and dig out their own land.

"I'm waiting to say goodbye!"

Ye Chengmin and the others looked at each other, and finally got up to leave.

"Where is Yang Sina?"

Fang Yuan sat in the conference room for a while, then shouted out.

Soon, Yang Sina came in.

"Go and do two things!"

"First, notify the magistrates of the counties and ask them to select some places for the refugees to open up wasteland!"

"Second, inform all shops in one city and four counties, and encourage them to recruit people. The wages for the first three months can be low, but food and housing must be included."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

It is uncertain how many refugees will come.

But if you want to accommodate more people, you have to mobilize more forces.

"Yes!"

Yang Sina's respectful voice should be yes.

He was about to leave, but was stopped by Fang Yuan.

"By the way, let someone go to the bank and call Lu Xia."

Fang Yuan ordered again.

Yang Sina left and followed Fang Yuan's instructions.

Not long after, Lu Xia came over, Fang Yuan hadn't spoken yet, she started to complain.

"Zhou Zun, I'm so busy."

"I can't handle it even if I have three heads and six arms."

Lu Xia said with a mournful face.

She is now the manager of the White Tiger Club, the manager of the Guest House, and the manager of the bank.

It is too difficult for her to manage the three places, and it is almost impossible to tell the difference, especially during this period of time.

"Are you so busy?"

"Has the White Tiger Club been handed over to Lu Chuchu yet?"

Fang Yuan was very surprised, doubtful.

"It's almost thrown to her, but not completely thrown to her. She's so lazy."

Lu Xia complained.

The White Tiger Club and the Guest House do not occupy a lot of time, mainly because the bank has a lot of business.

From the refugee camp in the south of the city, only two people who really counted were sent to the bank to help.

But there's still a lot they're not familiar with, so can't really help much just yet.

So Lu Xia has so much to help with, that she has been too busy recently.

"If you work harder, you will be fine after this period of time."

"If you are really too busy, go to Fangfu to find someone, and let whoever you find work."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, and comforted him.

"OK."

"Zhou Zhou, what do you want from me?"

Then Lu Xia changed her face and said with a smile.

"Recently, Liaozhou will introduce a large number of refugees. At that time, the official will issue some policies so that they can borrow money."

"You will have to review their situation at that time, and the minimum requirement is to have a job in Liaozhou."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The refugees admitted this time cannot simply feed them to survive starvation.

It is also necessary to give them opportunities to start businesses, etc., so that those capable people can develop.

However, in order to reduce the risk, at least one needs to have a job in Liaozhou, and those who owe money and fail to pay will be deducted from their wages.

"Okay, don't worry."

Lu Xia thought about it, and said solemnly.

This is not a problem, she must strictly control the policies issued by Fang Yuan.

"Then you should be busy first."

Fang Yuan originally had some detailed ideas to chat with her.

But seeing that she is so busy, don't delay her, let her go to work first.

"Yeah, I'll go to Fangfu to find someone first."

Lu Xia nodded heavily.

Hongxu, Qingyan, and Xue Jiaoyan from Fangfu can all come to help.

By the way, there is also Mrs. Li, Mrs. Li is also very good at counting, so she must be invited here.

Those aristocratic families come to apply for loans these days, and the review is troublesome, and they have to estimate how much to borrow.

Time passes day by day.

There are more and more refugees outside the city, reaching more than [-].

But because there are two porridge meals a day and 200 people are admitted every day, the order outside the city is very good.

Not only was there no trouble, but many latrines were built, and the basic hygiene of the refugees was solved.

Everything seems stable.

But the real problems were just beginning.

The food in Liaozhou City is about to bottom out!

Du He and the others haven't come back yet!

Just as he was about to ask Du Miaoyan about the situation, Du Miaoyan came.

"Fang Yuan, there is good news and bad news."

Du Miaoyan said with a complicated expression.

"Let's say the good news first."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then said calmly.

"The good news is that Changsun Chong has returned from Bingzhou, and the food has been transported back smoothly, and he is about to arrive at the gate of the city."

"The bad news is that something happened to Zhao Yingcai, governor of Langzhou. Du He couldn't receive the food. Do you want to come back first?"

Du Miaoyan sighed.

"What happened to Zhao Yingcai?"

Fang Yuan was shocked immediately.

"Cui Zhentang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, impeached Zhao Yingcai for maliciously buying grain, intending to hoard goods and increase prices to subvert the regime. Now he is brought to Chang'an City by the Ministry of Officials to stand trial."

Du Miaoyan sighed.

"slander!"

Fang Yuan was furious.

He was so anxious that he got up and walked back and forth.

Zhao Yingcai bought the food for himself.

I can testify to this matter myself, and there is a high probability that the court will not pursue it.

But since Zhao Yingcai was taken away, he will definitely investigate deeply, and there is a high probability that something will happen to him.

Because Zhao Yingcai's butt is not clean, although the problem is not serious, the possibility of being demoted or dismissed is very high.

This is where Fang Yuan is anxious!

"What should we do now?"

"Do you want me to send a letter of divorce back to my father?"

"But it may not be very effective, Cui Zhentang is a member of the Boling Cui family."

Seeing Fang Yuan's anxiety, Du Miaoyan pondered for a moment and said.

Cui Zhentang is not only the servant of the household department, but also a person with five surnames and seven Wangs, and he has a strong relationship.

Even if he asks Du Ruhui to come forward, this kind of matter that has already been put on the table needs to pay attention to evidence.

"Need not."

"You tell Du He and the others not to come back first."

"Also, let them send Yang Xiulan and Zhao Zixuan to Liaozhou City safely!"

Fang Yuan shook his head, said in a deep voice.

It's not that Zhao Yingcai's food has not been collected, it's just that there is no way to receive it.

If Du He and the others were kept, there would be no problems with that batch of grain, and no one would dare to tamper with that batch of grain.

But Fang Yuan was worried about Yang Xiulan and Zhao Zixuan's mother and daughter, worried that someone would follow them, worried about their safety.

Zhao Yingcai was taken to Chang'an City, and he followed the procedure, and it was difficult to solve the problem within a month or two.

"Ok!"

Du Miaoyan nodded solemnly, and then left the arrangement.

"Zhang San, you go to meet Chang Sun Chong in person."

"Let them enter through the south gate, and try not to let the refugees know about the food being brought back."

Fang Yuan called Zhang San, said in a deep voice.

"Yes."

Zhang San leaves.

Fang Yuan was a little tired and leaned on the stool.

Zhao Yingcai was not taken away for a long time, and he was not taken away for a long time, but he was taken away at this time, probably someone took the opportunity to make trouble.

Otherwise, knowing that Zhao Yingcai's batch of grain was shipped for disaster relief should give him some face.

Cui Zhentang, Cui Yuanting, and the Boling Cui family are better than the Boling Cui family.

"Zhou Zhou, can the lower officials come in?"

Yang Sina's voice sounded outside the door.

"Enter."

Fang Yuan sat up seriously, said calmly.

"Zhou Zun, I heard that the governor of Langzhou, Zhao Yingcai, was brought to Chang'an City for trial."

Yang Sina closed the door and said softly.

"You're so well-informed."

Fang Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then said with a half-smile.

Du Miaoyan called the news to her just now, but Yang Sine knew it on her back.

Is this the ability of the son of a prince?

"His Royal Highness the Third Prince asked if you need help?"

Yang Sina smiled slightly, then stepped forward a few steps and whispered.

"Third Prince Li Ke?!"

Fang Yuan was a little uneasy.

When did you get noticed by the prince?

"Exactly."

"The Third Highness has great admiration for Zhou Zun, and has always wanted to talk at night by candlelight."

"But because the distance was too far away, I didn't get what I wanted. This time I learned that your former superior had an accident, so I asked my subordinates to ask if you need help?"

Yang Sina explained.

At this moment, Yang Sina felt superior to others.

But it's no wonder, after all, as the son of the duke and working for the prince, it's inevitable that he will be proud.

"This officer will consider it."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, said in a deep voice.

Unexpectedly, Yang Sina is not only the son of Guan Guogong Yang Gongren, but also a member of the third prince Li Ke.

Moreover, Li Ke actually took a fancy to him and wanted to rely on him.

It's a pity that Li Ke is not the destiny.

"Zhou Zun, Governor Zhao is at stake!"

Yang Sina opened her mouth, looking at Fang Yuan in astonishment.

You know, he represents the third prince Li Ke this time.

The consideration Fang Yuan said, anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is a rejection, right?
"The official said to consider it!"

Fang Yuan's eyes turned cold, he said in a deep voice.

"Yes, the subordinate retire."

Yang Sina frowned, a little upset.

But he was not proud enough to confront Fang Yuan head-on in Liaozhou.

After Yang Sina left, Fang Yuan fell into deep thought again.

Zhao Yingcai must find a way to save him, but he cannot rely on Li Ke to save him.

The third emperor of the Tang Dynasty was not the current prince Li Chengqian, nor the third prince Li Ke.

Relying on Li Ke to rescue Zhao Yingcai at this moment is equivalent to announcing that he has taken refuge in Li Ke and will be liquidated in the future.

then what should we do?

Fang Yuan's brows furrowed into the word Chuan.

Not long after, Changsun Chong and Cheng Chumo returned and returned to Fang Yuan.

"Fang Yuan, Bingzhou [-] shi grains have been shipped back smoothly!"

Changsun said, cupping his hands.

"Thank you for your hard work, please come to the White Tiger Club?"

Fang Yuan smiled, and invited them to sit down and drink tea.

"also."

"I heard that there is something wrong with Du He?"

Chang Sun Chong and Cheng Chu looked at each other silently, showing a smile that men could understand.

"There was an accident, but it wasn't Du He, it was Zhao Yingcai, governor of Langzhou."

Fang Yuan explained the situation to the two of them.

"It's Cui again!"

"The Boling Cui family is really not a good thing!"

When Chang Sun Chong heard this, he immediately said angrily.

"You are also in trouble in Bingzhou?"

Fang Yuan frowned.

If the sons of the two dukes go there in person, will anyone dare to stop them?
"It's a little troublesome."

"When we were transporting food, Cui Yuanting, the governor of Bingzhou, threatened that Bingzhou also wanted food for disaster relief and would not transport it away for us."

"At that time, I was angry and yelled at him. Chu Mo was even more straightforward. He took out two axes and brought them back smoothly."

Changsun Chong said coldly.

It's ridiculous, Bingzhou asked for food relief, why didn't I see them provide relief?

In the entire Hedong Road, there is currently only one place in Liaozhou for disaster relief, and the other cities have not even opened their gates.

"Do you have any idea to join forces with me to engage in the Boling Cui family?"

Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, said in a deep voice.

"Forget it."

Chang Sun Chong said immediately.

The Boling Cui family is really strong, unimaginably strong.

I'm just the son of the duke of the state, and I don't have any official position, so how dare I engage in the Boling Cui family.

Even his own father, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, did not dare to go too far in the face of these wealthy families.

"Okay, then go back and rest first."

"Just report my name when you go to the White Tiger Club."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

He wasn't dissatisfied because Chang Sun Chong didn't cooperate.

Faced with the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, normal people would avoid them, so how dare they easily go against them.

"If you have anything to do with Du He, remember to call us!"

Chang Sun Chong didn't stay any longer, and left with Cheng Chumo.

After the two left, Fang Yuan suddenly had a flash of inspiration: an idea to save Zhao Yingcai emerged.

"Zheng Jiu, how many state officials and security guards do we have outside the city?"

Fang Yuan called Zheng Jiu to ask.

"There are 230 state officials and 260 five security guards outside the city to help!"

Zheng Jiu came and said respectfully.

Unlike Zhang San, he had to check his notebook when reporting work.

"Has the order in so many cities been affected?"

Fang Yuan frowned and said.

"It does have an impact."

"Brothers work until late every day before they can rest."

"Patrols have been reduced in many places, and many factories have temporarily lacked guards."

Zheng Jiu reported the truth.

But there is no way, there are really few people in the city now.

Persevere for a while and you will get better. Everyone gritted their teeth and persisted.

"Order outside the city is important, but order inside the city is equally important."

"As more and more refugees are taken in, order in the city will become even more important."

"Starting today, twenty state officials and security guards will be called back every day to stabilize the order in the city and guard the factories!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Are state officials and security guards [-] each?"

Zheng Jiu asked uncertainly.

"Correct."

Fang Yuan nodded.

"However, there are a lot of refugees coming in every day. How can we manage so many refugees when we transfer people back like this?"

Zheng Jiu said worriedly.

There are too many refugees outside the city, more than [-].

Twenty thousand can form an army to fight.

"There will be more and more refugees outside the city, and we can't manage them no matter how many people we have."

"The most important thing is inside the city. To ensure that the people in the city are safe, go."

Fang Yuan waved his hand, not going into details with Zheng Jiu.

On the surface, he was doing it for the stability of the city, but secretly, he was doing it to save Zhao Yingcai.

Fang Yuan has his own ideas about saving Zhao Yingcai, and he doesn't intend to tell anyone.

Later, Fang Yuan called Zhang San to arrange some things.

A few days passed.

The number of refugees outside the city skyrocketed to [-].

The order has collapsed, but it is still maintained.

Because if you are obedient, you will have the opportunity to enter the city, and if you register your information, you will be able to enter the city to work.

This is why most people are willing to accept order.

But those who are interested will actually find that there are more than half of the state officials and security guards outside the city.

The tents were not built either, and the new arrivals either poured into the tents that were made at the beginning, or slept in the open air.

At the same time, the refugees also found that the porridge became thinner and could not fill their stomachs, which was very different from the beginning.

For a while, the refugees began to have opinions.

"Hey, official, why is the porridge getting thinner every day?"

"Don't you want to provide disaster relief, do you put the money and food from the court in your own pockets?"

"That's right, we want to eat, we want to eat meat, we want to go to the city to eat delicious food and drink spicy food."

Someone is making a fuss.

A lot of people responded at first.

Because the porridge is really thinner every day.

But when they were about to enter the city, those who arrived earlier panicked.

Immediately, the refugees split into two camps.

"What about after entering the city?"

"Did you rob after entering the city?"

"Did you burn, kill and loot after entering the city?"

"You don't even have a fart, why go to the city to eat hot and spicy food?"

There were early refugee rebuttals.

They remembered what Fang Yuan said, worried that Liaozhou City would no longer provide disaster relief.

"You, what are you talking nonsense about?"

"We want to go to the city to work, not to go to the city to rob!"

Another group of refugees countered.

But the tone is obviously a little unsteady.

They are like the first refugees to arrive.

I want to go to the city, I don't want to stay here and live like a pig or a dog.

But when they were asked about entering the city, they were at a loss for words because they had no solution.

"Then you should wait to be selected, instead of causing trouble here to affect us."

The group of refugees who retorted shouted loudly.

They don't want their chances of entering the city to be affected by others.

"Then when will you choose?"

The refugees who wanted to enter the city said angrily.

These words touched the heart of everyone, but they couldn't understand it.

The emotions of some refugees were aroused, and they looked at the city gate eagerly.

There is no refugee here who does not want to go to the city, and no one wants to stay here.

But some refugees who are still rational know that if they make trouble, they will no longer have a chance.

Suddenly, there was a bang at the city gate, and the city gate opened slowly.

People looked happy and looked eagerly into the city.

But soon, they showed panic.

I saw two long teams walking out of the city neatly.

They all wore weapons, and walked out in unison with grim expressions.

Estimated the number, there are as many as 500 people.

Since the disaster relief, there are still so many people appearing at the same time.

The rioting refugees subconsciously panicked and backed away.

Soon, Fang Yuan rode out on a steed, followed by Du Miaoyan, Xue Bowu, Li Danqiu siblings, Zheng Jiu, etc., all masters.

After going out to the door, Fang Yuan and the others did not continue to move forward, they stayed at the door, and the refugees present were very curious.

Not long after, a horse-drawn carriage drove over quickly from the distance of the cement road, passed through the refugees on both sides of the cement road, and stopped in front of Fang Yuan and the others.

Fang Yuan dismounted, and walked quickly to the carriage.

"Brother Yuan!"

People haven't seen it yet.

The voice came from the carriage.

Immediately a yellow figure jumped out of the carriage, jumped on Fang Yuan's body, hugged Fang Yuan tightly, crying.

Yang Xiulan also stepped out of the carriage, her eyes were reddish, but she nodded slightly with Fang Yuan calmly, and got off the carriage with Fang Yuan's support.

The refugees present watched, and Monk Zhang Er was puzzled.

"Hey, don't cry, Brother Yuan will save Uncle Zhao."

Fang Yuan patted Zhao Zixuan's back, comforting him.

After pushing her away from his embrace, Fang Yuan pulled the two of them forward a few steps, facing tens of thousands of refugees.

"I heard that someone was making trouble just now!"

"Some people say that gruel is getting thinner every day!"

"Some people say that the court's money and food are put in the official's pocket!"

"But which of your eyes has seen that the imperial court has any money?"

Fang Yuan's face was stern, his tone was deep, and he shouted.

The scene was very quiet, Fang Yuan's words could be heard by the people in front.

When the words fell, they changed their colors in an uproar.

"Is there no money or food from the imperial court?"

The refugees were shocked and looked left and right.

They couldn't believe that the imperial court had no money and food, so why did Liaozhou take so long to provide disaster relief?
For nearly a month, did Liaozhou help the disaster all by itself?

"quiet!"

On the horse, Du Miaoyan lashed the horse rope a few times.

A few pops sounded, making the refugees on the scene slowly quiet down, and looked at Fang Yuan one after another.

"It's me, the aristocratic family and business firm in Liaozhou, and the food prepared by Zhao Yingcai, the governor of Langzhou, Shannan Dao, and his wife and daughter. Only you can survive!"

Fang Yuan continued to speak loudly.

He pushed Yang Xiulan's mother and daughter forward slightly.

When the refugees present heard this, their eyes filled with tears.

They thought it was money and food from the imperial court, but they never thought that the imperial court had not given any help.

For a moment, their gratitude, guilt and other emotions came to their hearts, and they looked at Yang Xiulan's mother and daughter with gratitude and guilt.

"However, in order to prepare food for you, Zhao Yingcai, the governor of Langzhou, was impeached by traitors and taken to Chang'an City for trial."

"Now, there is no food in Liaozhou, and the grain in Langzhou cannot be transported if it is seized. You guys continue to make trouble, and wait for death by the way."

Fang Yuan shouted loudly.

Today he brought out almost all the masters in the city to welcome Yang Xiulan's mother and daughter.

It is to resist the refugees who may riot in the future.

There is no food, and they are going to die. Can these refugees hold back their fuss?

(End of this chapter)