Chapter 595

Zhang Xiu left Liangzhou with a large army, left Wudu County, and entered Hanyang county. Whether it is Wudu County, or Jincheng County, Longxi County and other places, are under the control of Zhang Xiu.

Although it has not been completely controlled, on the surface, all places have been subordinated. To really control Liangzhou, Yang Xiu's unremitting efforts are still needed. When the army left Longxi County and arrived at Longguan again, it was almost noon when the army stopped to rest.

The soldiers began to cook.

Zhang Xiu backs against a big tree and hides in the shade to enjoy the cool.

Now it's June. The weather is getting hotter and hotter. The sun is burning all over the body.

When Zhang Xiu closed her eyes, Pang Tong and Sima Yi came together.

"Lord!"

Pang Tong and Sima Yi saluted Zhang Xiu at the same time.

Zhang Xiu opened her eyes and said, "sit down!"

When they were sitting in the shade of a tree beside Zhang Xiu, Pang Tong said, "my Lord, when I chatted with Zhong Da, I happened to talk about the weather today and found a strange situation."

Zhang xiudao: "what's the situation?"

Pang Tong looked dignified and said: "since the beginning of spring this year, it has only rained twice, both light rain. The last time, a month and a half have passed since now. "

"It's very hot now. It hasn't rained for a month and a half. The soil is dry. Many seedlings in the fields are dying. If this trend continues, I'm afraid there will be a severe drought. "

"As soon as Guanzhong was stabilized, the Lord defeated Yuan Shao. If it is a good year, the foundation of the Lord can be thoroughly consolidated. But now there is a severe drought, which is likely to lead to turbulence in Guanzhong. "

Pang Tong said: "I think it's necessary to make arrangements as soon as possible."

Sima Yi echoed: "before, when we went on the expedition, Xu Shangshu said that continuous wars had reduced the grain reserves in Chang'an on a large scale. Once a severe drought occurs, this year's grain can not be harvested, and the rise of grain prices is a great threat to us. When the price of food rises and the people's life is hard, there will be turbulence under the Lord's command. "

In Zhang Xiu's eyes, there was a fine light.

What Pang Tong and Sima Yi mentioned is extremely important.

Zhang Xiu's Guanzhong seems to have a solid foundation, but in fact, compared with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others, the foundation is not solid enough.

Zhang Xiu said: "this matter should be dealt with as soon as possible. We should speed up our journey and return to Chang'an as soon as possible. I hope there will be rain on my way back to Chang'an. No, keep the drought going. "

Pang Tong and Sima Yi nodded one after another.

In today's situation, once the drought really happens, it will be a great test for Zhang Xiu.

After lunch, the party set out to continue on their way. Not long after going east from Longguan, it entered the boundary of Guanzhong. Along the way, Zhang Xiu is watching the weather carefully. As the days go by, the temperature is rising a little bit.

It's getting hotter in June. But summer is hot, but not a drop of rain falls.

There was a drought in Guanzhong.

The grain planted on the cultivated land of many people has withered.

In fact, it's easy. If it's really dry and short of water, people and animals are short of drinking water, that's a more dangerous thing.

Zhang Xiu is anxious. Instead of going with Huang Zhong, Zhang Ya and others, she takes Sima Yi and Pang Tong to Chang'an. It's urgent.

When Zhang Xiu arrived in Chang'an, it was already in the middle of June.

In the hot summer, there are fewer pedestrians and businessmen in the streets of Chang'an city. Under the scorching sun, people hide in their rooms and are reluctant to move around.

When Zhang Xiu returned to Taiwei's residence, she immediately summoned Xu Shu, Jia Xu, Tian Feng and others who were staying.

Everyone gathered and took their seats.

Zhang Xiu's eyes turned, swept all the people present and said, "has it rained in Guanzhong for nearly two months?"

Xu Shu replied, "report back to my Lord, there are signs of drought in Guanzhong. As for the severe drought, humble position and public consultation, they have been informed and ordered the officials of counties and counties to dig wells for water on a large scale. In addition, people were arranged to dig ditches to divert irrigation water from silos to all directions. As long as canals extend in all directions, we can at least guarantee the continuous supply of water for the time being. "

Zhang Xiu was relieved, said: "drought can not be ignored, this matter must be careful."

"I understand

Xu Shu nodded and answered.

Zhang Xiu once again said: "today's drought, I do not know when it will last, I do not know what will eventually evolve into. So now, we have to be prepared. Next, there are three things to arrange. "

"Please make it public!"

Xu Shu spoke.

All people's eyes, also fall on Zhang Xiu, waiting for Zhang Xiu's instructions.

Zhang Xiu said in a deep voice: "first, increase the purchase of grain. Once the drought occurs, it is likely to affect the price of grain. Only when there is enough grain in the granary can the situation be stabilized and there will be no turbulence. "

"Second, the summer drought is prone to locust disasters. We must inform them of this and take precautions as soon as possible. Otherwise, locusts will be rampant, and it will be quite troublesome. ""Third, in the border area, we should strengthen the sentry to get information. No matter Yuan Shao or Cao Cao or other places, they all want us to have trouble and turbulence. At that time, they may step in. Therefore, we should closely monitor the situation at the border and report it as soon as possible. "

Zhang Xiu talked about the general arrangement of three points.

Today's situation, Zhang Xiu can only do these. For the rest, we have to go step by step. After all, the drought has not really taken shape.

"Newspaper!"

Suddenly, a soldier entered quickly.

Soldiers are the royal guards. They are responsible for delivering messages. He went to Wang Yue's side, whispered a word, presented a letter, and bowed down.

What happened to the king of embroidery

Wang Yue said in a deep voice: "I have just received news from Luoyang. There are many thieves and bandits in the western counties of Henan Province. Even at the junction of Henan and Hongnong, an organization named Huang Tiandao appeared. Huang Tiandao wantonly solicits the common people, preaches believes in Huang Tian, may avoid the natural disaster and the man-made disaster

Zhang Xiu's eyes were sharp, and said: "this natural disaster, you can avoid what you believe in. In today's situation, we have to rely on ourselves. Is Huang Tiandao an organization like Taiping Dao? "

"I don't know my humble duty!"

Wang Yue shook his head and presented the letter.

Zhang Xiu quickly opened the letter, looked at it, and her face was surprised. The reason why he was surprised was that Huang Tiandao was similar to Taiping Dao and did not change much.

Huang Tiandao, is expanding rapidly.

After reading the letter, Zhang Xiu once again said, "in today's situation, the main energy is focused on Chang'an. Du Ji, you are Jing Zhaoyin. You should pay more attention. "

"I understand

Du Ji replied solemnly.

Du Ji is also wary of Huang Tiandao. At this time, there should be no trouble in Guanzhong.