Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Chapter 94: I'm about to run out of food

Gently unfolding the folded rice paper, after looking at it for a while, Blacksmith Liu showed a disapproving expression.

"You instruct the craftsman workshop to make two hundred pairs according to this style." Jia Rong said slowly.

"Yes!" Blacksmith Liu replied immediately.

Based on Blacksmith Liu's many years of experience in forging iron, it is natural to see that this thing is used for plowing, but the style is incompatible with the previous style of plow tools. For Jia Rong's order, all he has to do is to execute it.

After that, Jia Rong talked with Liu Tiejiang about the daily work of the blacksmith's workshop. After talking for a while, Liu Tiejiang gradually let go, and kept complaining to Jia Rong. Those who defeated Blacksmith Liu could replace Blacksmith Liu's position. This condition was so attractive that many blacksmiths brazenly challenged Blacksmith Liu. They defeated those blacksmiths because of the fact that Blacksmith Liu's reputation was not built.

Jia Rong laughed and said, "Only through constant competition can we progress faster!"

The plow painted by Jia Rong is naturally the plow of later generations. The sharp front of the plow can reduce the resistance brought by the ground and make the plowing faster. After the plow was built, it was first promoted in Beidi County, and then later Selling this creation to Mi Zhu, I believe it can make a lot of money again.

The craftsman workshop in Beidi County quickly became famous in Beidi County, and merchants also went to Beidi County to sell iron materials in an endless stream. There were merchants wherever there was profit, and the constant businessmen also added to the desolate Beidi County. A hint of prosperity.

The fluttering heavy snow fell from the ninth day, and the ground was soon covered with a white carpet. Standing in the courtyard, looking at the world covered in silver, Jia Rong suddenly felt worried. The heavy snow reflected the current situation. , it is very likely to cause snow disasters. Most of the houses that the ancient people lived in were thatched huts, which were a little crumbling under the usual strong wind and heavy rain. The mood disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Unlike the past, this year's snow is particularly heavy.

Zhang Li anxiously paced back and forth in the prefect's mansion. The heavy snow overnight caused many houses in the city to collapse, and bad news came one after another. \\.. \\

"Brother Zirong, I'll be dizzy from you for a while. Sit down and rest." Jia Rong took a sip of hot tea and said. Good psychological quality.

Just as Zhang Li sat down, he heard footsteps outside the door. He stood up abruptly, pulled the snow-covered soldier and asked, "Has something happened to the house again?"

Jia Rong got up and pulled Zhang Li aside, and said, "Brother Zirong, no matter what you say, it is also a long history of the prefect's mansion. You must be steady at critical moments, otherwise what will the people below do?"

The soldier clasped his fists and replied: "General Qi, a thousand soldiers are already waiting outside the prefect's mansion!" Jia Rong is now the prefect of Beidi County, but the soldiers in the army still call him general.

Jia Rong pushed Zhang Li on the seat forcefully, and said, "Brother Zirong, you are sitting in the prefect's mansion now, and I will take someone to deal with the snow disaster."

Jia Rong in military uniform appeared in front of the gate of the prefect's mansion. It was hard to imagine that there were a thousand soldiers standing in front of the gate of the prefect's mansion where needles could be heard.

Jia Rong said: "Now the soldiers are divided into ten groups, and the people whose houses have collapsed are gathered together, and the demands of the people are met as much as possible, understand?"

"Understood!" The orderly roar of a thousand soldiers made the falling snowflakes shake slightly, and the snow on the branches in the distance was shaken and fell from the trees, making a puffing sound.

Although the snow disaster caused many residential buildings to collapse, fortunately, no civilians died.

Jia Rong arranged these people to live in the military camp. There are still many houses in the camp in Beidi County. It would be better to arrange these refugees to live.

The warehouse in Beidi County was cleaned again, and heating products such as bedding were sent to the barracks.

Seeing the brand-new quilts and hot meals, many people shed tears of gratitude. A respectable old man said with the support of soldiers: "The prefect is a good man. If the prefect is useful in the future, everyone Be sure not to refuse. <.. ..>”

Although all the people did not guarantee what would happen in the future, the gratitude in their eyes was self-evident.

Accompanied by Zhang Li, Jia Rong arrived at the temporary residence of the common people. Looking at the people standing upright one by one, and the old man supported by the soldiers, Jia Rong personally helped the old man to the bedside and sat down. Suspicion, but it made the trembling old man in front of him very excited. The ravine old man grabbed Jia Rong and said, "You are a good official!" The eye sockets kept spinning.

Jia Rong comforted the old man, looked at the crowd, and said with a smile, "Why are you all standing? The food is not good?"

The people said in unison, "No, no..."

"Then sit down and eat quickly. It won't be good if the food gets cold after a while. If you are my soldiers, you have to stand for me even if you want to sit."

The soldiers who followed Jia Rong straightened their chests. It seemed to them that it was an honor to be mentioned by Jia Rong.

The atmosphere also eased from the dignifiedness just now. The soldiers and common people in the north are rough and simple. They are really hungry after working for so long. Send it to your mouth, and clean up the food in front of you.

Looking at the expressions of many young and middle-aged people who still have something to say, Jia Rong said with a smile: "Everyone, eat as much as you want, I promise you won't let you go hungry." After finishing speaking, Jia Rong also took advantage of the situation and sat cross-legged on the ground. After drinking a bowl of hot soup, the people who ate it were even worse than those just now.

The prefect's eating appearance in front of him made many people cover their mouths and snicker. Before they knew it, the distance between Jia Rong and Jia Rong was also shortened a lot. Officials who are not afraid, but parents who are willing to share their sufferings.

Jia Rong ate three pancakes and drank two bowls of hot soup before he burped and stood up, saying, "This soup tastes good."

Zhang Li was suffering for a while, standing next to Jia Rong, neither sitting nor sitting, seeing Jia Rong's unflattering eating, Zhang Li deeply regretted coming all the way with Jia Rong.

The faces of the people who were full of food and drink also improved a lot, and they all looked at Jia Rong quietly.

Jia Rong touched his face and asked, "Did the rice get on your face just now? I ate too fast and didn't pay attention." After finishing speaking, he wiped his face carelessly with his hands.

Jia Rong's funny behavior caused everyone to chuckle, and even the stern-faced Zhang Li couldn't help laughing out loud. Looking at the prefect who was eating with them without any posture, everyone's hearts warmed up. Rong's way of doing things is very casual, but it is very suitable for the appetite of the people in front of him. Thinking of being displaced by the snowstorm, being taken in by the prefect, and sharing the joys and sorrows with him, many people's eyes are red. <, I will organize everyone to rebuild the house together, to ensure that your house will not collapse due to a small snowstorm, and you can live in the military camp with peace of mind, just tell me if you need anything. "

In order to find a reason for them to accept it with peace of mind, Jia Rong went on to say: "Of course, I will get back the money you spent on food and accommodation this winter!"

Seeing everyone's nervous faces, Jia Rong smiled and said, "The money for food and lodging will be your wages for building houses next year. Then you have to work hard, or I will ask you to come back."

Some people slapped their chests loudly, "don't worry, my lord, if anyone is lazy at that time, the villain will not let him go."

A daring commoner stepped forward and asked, "Sir, are we still recruiting soldiers in Beidi County?" Many young and middle-aged men cast eager gazes.

"Soldiers must be recruited. When foreign thieves come, we still have to rely on our local people to kill the enemy! At that time, those of you will be the source of our Beidi County's soldiers, and the responsibility to defend our homeland will also fall on you shoulder." Jia Rong said slowly.

Many young and middle-aged people showed longing looks on their faces, and even the old men who had always been afraid of the government's conscription continued to encourage the younger generation to join Jia Rong's army.

After arranging the board and lodging of the people, Jia Rong left the camp.

The snow disaster caused hundreds of households to be displaced, which undoubtedly added a layer of frost to the already stretched Beidi County. Houses collapsed in other counties. The county magistrates instructed by Jia Rong will The people affected by the disaster gathered together and provided accommodation.

A friend in adversity sees the truth. Jia Rong's efforts now have increased the attachment of all the people. Even if foreign soldiers come to attack, they dare to take up farm tools to resist. This is a later story.

There are more than 5000 refugees in the entire Beidi County. If it is not for the rich man Mi Zhu, I am afraid that many people in Beidi County will freeze to death and starve to death this time.

In the past month alone, all the counties' food supplies have been sent to the prefect's mansion of Beidi County.

And the four great families in Beidi County were eager to see Jia Rong's jokes, so how could they lend a helping hand? In the eyes of these families, their families came first, while state affairs came second.

At the same time, some people have no food in their homes, and some people have not even eaten for a day. Now the tax of the big man is one tenth, which is relatively heavy. Coupled with the bad harvest, many people have no food in their homes. Yu Liang, after the patrolling soldiers reacted to this situation, they didn't know how many hairs Jia Rong had lost. Now the food in Beidi County can only last for seven days.

Even if they starve to death, all the people in the county must starve to death together. From now on, all the officials will eat whatever these people eat. This is Jia Rong's final order.

When this order spread throughout Beidi County, many people shed tears.

Brothers and sisters, for the iron ride, stand up!In the recommendation week, let's work together to push the iron ride to a new height!If you like this book, remember to bookmark it!

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