Xiliang Iron Cavalry

To pacify Liangzhou, the Xiliang army consumed countless food, grass and materials. In addition to rebuilding Chang'an, the national treasury is no longer sufficient. Even with the financial resources accumulated by Xianlian Pavilion over the years, it cannot afford such squandering and hastily adding so many disaster-stricken people Zhang Li was naturally in a hurry, and complained to Jia Rong many times. Hearing Zhang Li explain the Xiliang army's expenses, Jia Rong felt ashamed.

"My lord, our army doesn't have much food and supplies, I'm afraid it's powerless." Zhang Li showed a worried expression.

Zhang Zhao on the side also showed embarrassment. They are internal affairs officials. The people are suffering, and they should be responsible for the allocation of food and grass. They could barely survive this winter, but there are more refugees, but it is an unexpected change.

"Zibu, excluding the guards in the counties, our army currently has 6 elite soldiers. Please calculate how long the food in the warehouse can last."

"Include the income of Xianlian Pavilion." Jia Rong added.

"My lord, if this is the case, the disaster-stricken people under our army will survive this winter." Zhang Zhao made some calculations and got the result.

"Master, what about the craftsman's workshop?" Jia Xu reminded that the existence of the craftsman's workshop mostly relies on the foundation of Xianlian Pavilion, and the iron materials in it are all provided by Xianlian Pavilion.

Jia Rong pondered for a moment, then said: "I will discuss this matter with Pu Yuan, let the craftsman workshop save some time, and the people are the most important."

Jia Xu leaned over and said yes, and the two Zhang brothers also nodded their heads.

"My lord, there are a lot of refugees around Chang'an, some even came from the inland states and counties. I don't know how to deal with them?" Zhang Li said.

"Order the craftsman workshop to be responsible for building simple wooden houses outside the city, but if they can withstand the cold and snow in winter, the people's ability to come to Chang'an is the trust in Chang'an, so that these people can have a place to live." Jia Rong thought for a while. Said.

The first three people looked shocked and gathered the refugees. There are so many refugees in the troubled times, and this year's drought has caused more refugees. It doesn't matter to take in some of them on weekdays, but the Xiliang Army itself lacks financial resources. I'm afraid it's not right.

"My lord, no, our army has enough food and grass to support the land of Liangzhou, and it is a bit difficult to add refugees." Zhang Li bowed.

Zhang Zhao echoed, "My lord, the refugees are not the people of our Liangzhou, and some of them may be spies from the eastern princes, which is not good for our army. Please think again, my lord."

"I am a Han official, and the people in other prefectures and counties are also Han people. Why can't I save them? From now on, the daily grain and grass will be distributed according to the amount. As long as this winter is over, the refugees must be rescued. The two masters will go back and work hard." Just write down the plan, and I will solve the problem of money and food." Having said that, Jia Rong looked up at the dark cloud-covered sky.

In troubled times, what is fought is the people. If there are no people, what is the use of a large territory? Only those short-sighted princes will expel the people under their rule.

The world of those who have won the hearts of the people since ancient times is very simple, but it is difficult to achieve.

Orders from the General's Mansion were issued one by one, and dense wooden houses were quickly built outside Chang'an City. The bottom of these houses was made of stones, and the upper part was made of wood.

People fled their homes in order to continue to survive. When Jia Rong gave them the hope of survival, there is no reason not to work hard. No matter men, women, old or young, they all devoted themselves to the construction of houses. There are many young and strong among these refugees. , Jia Rong took the opportunity to enlist the young and strong among the refugees. The refugees were originally poor and white people. Seeing the benefits of joining the army, they were happy to yearn for it.

The General's Mansion provides food, but there are no people who don't work. This is Jia Rong's new idea after seeing the people spontaneously participating in the construction of houses. If they feed these refugees, they must get something from them. Thinking of this, Jia Rong has something to say Enlightenment.

The weather has gradually become colder. The people who first arrived have already started to move in after registering with the government. These houses are much better than the original houses of some people. However, these people work non-stop every day, cultivating fields, repairing The road, and even the official mansion in the west of the city were replaced by Jia Rong. Although many officials objected, they were still suppressed by Jia Rong.

Although the drought was serious, Liangzhou, a barren land in the eyes of outsiders, did not starve to death. Officer, the gratitude can be imagined.

In less than one month, the number of refugees gathered in Chang'an reached 6 to [-].

"My lord, there are more and more refugees. In this situation, it will become extremely difficult to survive this winter." Jia Xu worried.

"Let the Wei family of the Su family and the Mi family of Xuzhou prepare food and grass for the general's mansion, no matter how much the price is, so that the people outside the city cannot starve to death or freeze to death." Jia Rong said firmly.

Jia Rong's decision was not beyond Jia Xu's expectations. Abandoning the people has never happened since the establishment of the Xiliang Army.

"And these people can't be idle, as much as they eat, they have to pay as much labor. I see that the official roads in the counties of Liangzhou have been in disrepair for a long time. Let these people build roads, and the general's mansion will provide them with food and accommodation. "

"In order to prevent drought in Liangzhou in the future, water conservancy projects will be built in various places." Jia Rong said slowly.

Zhang Zhaowen said in praise: "My lord's words are very kind, I expect those common people will have no complaints."

Suddenly, Jia Rong thought of another matter that the lone wolf soldiers had asked to inquire about a few days ago. He picked up a brush and drew two circles on the map, "Order the Huaxiong Department to station here, and the Li Meng Department to station here."

Jia Xu was puzzled, but still conveyed Jia Rong's order.

"Be careful not to disturb the people. If there are people living here, please persuade them with kind words. Don't be reckless." Jia Rong warned.

Jia Xu nodded in agreement, and sighed secretly: "Jia Rong is able to kill and decisively deal with aristocratic families, but he is extremely kind to the common people. I wonder if it is the blessing of the Xiliang Army."

One of these two places is in the south of Anding County, and the other is in Shegu Mountain in Beidi County. If it is on the map of later generations, it can be seen at a glance that these two places produce coal.

The substance coal was not used in the Han Dynasty. It was charcoal that was used to make weapons. There was not enough temperature, so it was very difficult to forge a sharp blade.

With coal, not only the problem of weapons can be solved, but also the problem of warmth during the cold winter can be easily solved.

"Recruit young and strong people among the people, rush to these two places, and follow Pu Yuan's orders." Jia Rong ordered.

Of the nearly 3 refugees, more than [-] were sent to build roads and canals. From the remaining people, the able-bodied people were selected and rushed to the two places circled by Jia Rong.

Looking at the barren and barren mountains, Hua Xiong was puzzled by Jia Rong's order. Now that the Xiliang Army was struggling to survive, 500 troops from his own troops were sent to garrison this lonely mountain. The governance scope of the Xiliang Army has nothing to fight.

Li Meng was originally Hua Xiong's general, and was appointed as a battalion general. He also wanted to show his ambitions, but he didn't expect to be sent to Shegu Mountain, a place where no shit, so full of anger. He vented on the soldiers, and a total of more than [-] people, including the medical soldiers from the cooking squad, were drilled by him day and night.

This is what Liu Tiejiang saw when he led the people to this place.

Wuwei is the birthplace of famous wine in later generations. Jia Rong ordered the prefect of Wuwei to build a winery to produce this kind of wine. It must be said that the wisdom of the ancients is indeed powerful. The wine is not as good as the fine wines of later generations, but Jia Rong is also very satisfied.

Mining coal mines relies on the labor force of refugees. These people have been supported by the Xiliang army for nothing, and there has been no trouble. The coal mines in the two places are very large, and you can get high-quality coal without digging too deep. A horse-drawn carriage was transported to Chang'an.

It was deep winter, and the number of refugees under the Xiliang army had reached as many as [-]. Prefects from all over the country started construction, built dilapidated government offices, and provided labor for restaurants that needed renovation. It greatly eased the crisis of the Xiliang Army.

"Drive internal consumption!" Many restaurants have to give the government face to some extent, and other restaurants have become magnificent after decoration, and the heart of comparison is quietly aroused, especially in Jincheng and Chang'an. .

Jia Rong's mansion has already been burned with coal brought from Anding Northland, and the house is as warm as spring. Many mansions in Chang'an City are burning coal. Driven by Jia Rong, burning coal has become a favorite of high-class people. Living habits, of course, these officials' homes are not free.

The price of coal is still not low. The coal is underground and unobtrusive. Jia Rong once again enjoyed the benefits of advanced knowledge.

Sitting on the bed, leisurely tasting the wine produced in Wuwei, sitting on both sides are his lovely wives.

"General, please see Mr. Zhang!" The maid Yingying bowed and said softly.

Cai Yanweifu got up and walked out of Jia Rong's room.

"I don't know why Mr. Zhang came here?" Jia Rong looked at Zhang Li with a red face and asked with a smile.

"My lord, another batch of good wine has arrived in Wuwei, and I specially brought it for my lord to taste."

Jia Rong stared at Zhang Li and said with a smile, "I'm afraid it's not that simple? If there's anything wrong, just speak up."

"My lord, although the problem of the refugees has been resolved, the Emperor of Han left Chang'an. My lord should communicate more with the court of Yanzhou. Just like the resettlement of the refugees this time, it is a great achievement. Why don't you report it to the Holy Majesty."

"My lord's position as a general depends on the power of the Han Dynasty. If Cao Cao's strength exceeds that of my lord, how can I be a Yanzhou shepherd with peace of mind." Sitting beside Jia Rong, Zhang Li continued, "With what my lord does, we will definitely It can make the people of the world feel the benevolence and righteousness of the Xiliang Army, and attract countless talented people to go there willingly. By then, the lord's power will have been achieved, even if Cao Cao wants to make trouble, he still has to weigh it."

"Well, I'll leave this matter to you, first taste the fine wine produced in Wuwei." Jia Rong served Zhang Liman himself a cup.

"No!" Zhang Li took the wine cup with both hands, took a sip, and showed a satisfied expression on his face. Although he vowed not to drink alcohol at the beginning, this is wine, not ordinary wine. Zhang Li explained this in private, and Jia Rong did not. Point broken.