Gou writes entries in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 84 Situation

Huaiyin County, the weather in Huaiyin has become cooler in October.
The autumn air is crisp, and there are two trees standing beside the wall of the government office compound.
One is a jujube tree, and the other is also a jujube tree.

The leaves of the jujube tree have fallen off, leaving many strong and plump red dates on the tree.

A gentle breeze blew a few red dates to the ground.

Liu Xuan was in a good mood, basking in the autumn sunshine, bending down to pick up dates on the ground.
Rub it with your fingers and stuff it into your mouth.

"Well, the pulp is plump and the juice is sweet. Come on, Liniang, you can also eat some. This stuff is good for your skin."

When Zhao Liniang heard what Liu Xuan said, she obediently picked up a red date as well.
Carefully took out the handkerchief and wiped it, took a small bite, held it in his mouth and chewed it, looking very elegant.

These two jujube trees have also been improved through seed boxes. The jujubes they produced this year have a taste that is close to that of Xinjiang jujubes.

"Lord, since the beginning of autumn, the number of residents in Huaiyin City has increased by another [-]%, and the houses in the city are no longer enough."

Zhao Liniang took a bite of dates and reported to Liu Xuan,

"These are newly arrived refugees who have officially settled down in Huaiyin after finding a way to make a living. Judging from the situation, many refugees will enter Huaiyin before winter."

"Fortunately, we already have mature methods for resettling the refugees, so that no trouble will occur."

Liu Xuan nodded and said,

"The first priority is to ensure that they have food to eat. With food, the refugees will naturally settle down."

"Tell Hucao Si Xu Chong to build row houses to accommodate the refugees before the cold winter."

Zhao Liniang said: "My lord, you don't have to worry. Xu Hucao has already started building a house on the edge of the city wall outside the east gate. There are refugees who are providing work in exchange for relief. It will be built in less than two months."

"Nowadays, the output of grain, vegetables, and fruits in Huaiyin County has been greatly increased. Prices in the city are very low. As long as the refugees are willing to work, their wages in one day can buy several days of food. Even those who cannot work, there are government agencies. Porridge is provided to the public, and people will never starve to death again.”

When Zhao Liniang said this, she seemed a little sad again,

“Think about last summer, we were all still risking our lives for a mouthful of food, but this year we have been able to feed tens of thousands of people.”

"It would be great if my dad could see all this."

Zhao Liniang recalled that on the way to Huaiyin last year, her father was shot to death by a grain requisition soldier in order to protect a cart of bacon. She couldn't help but blush again, looking pitiful.

Seeing this scene, Liu Xuan didn't know how to comfort her, so he reached out and gently stroked Zhao Liniang's cheek, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Zhao Liniang felt the warmth of Liu Xuan's palm and felt better. She tilted her head slightly, took the initiative to put her face close to Liu Xuan's palm, and rubbed each other.

Under the warm autumn sun, there is a charming atmosphere.

"My lord, the scouts have returned with news."

Outside the courtyard, Cheng Hu walked in the wind and shouted as he walked into the courtyard.

Behind him, Jia Xu followed Cheng Hu, swaying his fat body.
One hand grabbed the hem of Cheng Hu's clothes but didn't hold it.
"Cheng Hu, why are you so anxious? Don't go in yet, ouch."

Jia Xu pulled Cheng Hu by the hem of his clothes, but was pulled into the courtyard by Cheng Hu, who was as strong as an ox.

Almost fell over.

He had no choice but to give Cheng Hu a look full of disgust and bow his hands to Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan was yelled at by Cheng Hu and had no choice but to withdraw his palm angrily.
He put his hands behind his back and said,
"Thank you for your hard work, brothers. Come on, Wen He, let's go to the meeting hall to talk together." Liu Xuan sat down and asked,

"What's the situation in Shouchun? Where did Liu Bei go? What's going on with Cao Cao?"

Cheng Hu said,
"Shou Chun has returned to Cao Cao. Cao Cao sent his brother Cao Hong to lead [-] troops to garrison Shouchun. In addition, Xuzhou is already Cao Cao's territory. Xia Pi garrison general Li Dian is also a veteran general in Cao Cao's army."

Cheng Hu took a sip of tea and continued,
"Liu Bei actually abandoned Shouchun and Xiaopei at the same time and brought all his troops to Jingzhou. Now Liu Bei is stationed in Xinye and Guan Yu is stationed in Huyang."

"It is said that this time Liu Bei entered Xinye westward, [-]% of the people in Shouchun went with him. Liu Bei relied on [-] remaining soldiers and these people to establish a foothold in Xinye, and the people in Xinye also praised Liu Bei."

"As for Cao Cao, except for the more than 1 troops who stayed in Shouchun and Xiapi, the rest of the army in the south have all returned to Yanzhou and Chenliu. It is estimated that the focus of the military in the future will be in the north."

Cheng Hu finished reporting the military aircraft in one breath. After hearing this, Liu Xuan couldn't help but sigh,
"As expected of Liu Bei, this transaction has revived a dead game again."

Jia Xu nodded, the smile on his face disappeared, and his expression became a little serious.

"It turns out that Liu Bei was able to persuade Cao Cao to unite to defeat Lu Bu, and he used this condition."

Cheng Hu asked puzzledly on the side,

"What conditions did the military advisor say?"

"Liu Bei persuaded Cao Cao to jointly send troops at the expense of Shouchun and Xiaopei, and promised that after defeating Lu Bu, Xuzhou would also belong to Cao Cao."

Jia Xu said seriously,
"To be able to come up with such a plan and have such courage, Liu Bei and Xu Shu should not be underestimated."

Cheng Hu said: "There is nothing Liu Bei can do. If not for this, Marquis Lu Wen would have already defeated Shouchun. Moreover, Liu Bei lost Shouchun and fled to Xinye in a hurry. Apart from saving his life, he gained nothing else."

Liu Xuan was happy to watch Cheng Hu and Jia Xu debate. You could often learn a lot from debating with a great talent like Jia Xu.
Seeing what Cheng Hu said, Liu Xuan explained,
"It is not necessary to flee to Xinye in a hurry. Liu Bei has always been on good terms with Liu Biao of Jingzhou. It is not difficult to ask Liu Biao to give him shelter in Xinye in times of crisis."

"I guess Liu Bei must have discussed the Xinye matter with Liu Biao in advance before making the deal with Cao Cao."

Liu Xuan slowly analyzed,
"And it's not like Liu Bei didn't win anything. Didn't you just say that Guan Yu is stationed in Huyang. Huyang is just south of Wancheng. It used to be Zhang Xiu's territory. After Zhang Xiu surrendered to Cao Cao, Huyang will naturally also belong to Cao Cao. Territory.”

"Since Guan Yu is stationed now, in this transaction, Liu Bei should exchange Shouchun and Xiaopei for Huyang with Cao Cao."

"Liu Bei has a large territory from Xinye to Huyang, which is larger than my territory from Huaiyin to Sheyang. How can we say that he has won nothing?"

Cheng Hu scratched his head and said, "So, it really made Liu Bei's death on the chessboard come alive."

Jia Xu stroked his beard, nodded in appreciation and said, "My lord, this analysis is so penetrating that it is no different from Jia Xu's analysis."

"My lord has made rapid progress in analyzing the situation. It seems that soon I, the old man, will be able to retire with peace of mind."

Liu Xuan smiled and said: "No, no, Liu Xuan still has to rely on Mr. Wen He for many things. What is the current situation? I am willing to listen to Mr. Wen He for advice."

Jia Xu said decisively: "Huaiyin has no worries. Next, my lord, you only need to rest assured and develop toward the southeast. When your wings are full, you can then explore the Central Plains."

“How come you see?”

"Because Cao Hong is guarding Shouchun, and Li Dian is guarding Xiapi. This is Cao Cao's signal to the lord."

"What signal?"

Jia Xu's eyes flashed, "Cao Cao will not attack the lord, and the lord will never attack Cao Cao."

(End of this chapter)