Chapter 438： : Refugees go to Binzhou

Jizhou is prosperous, and everyone knows that many refugees choose to go to Jizhou, wanting to settle down in the prosperous Jizhou.

In the face of the refugees, Yuan Shao ordered the generals in the army to select young men among the refugees and join them in the army. In less than half a month, they formed an army of ten thousand people. Jizhou did not have extra food and grass to maintain more refugees. The cities are strictly ordered not to take in the people, and the refugees who are desperate can only choose to go to Bingzhou, which is their last hope.

Within half a month, the number of people gathered outside Huguan reached 30,000. In fact, there were far more people going to Bingzhou. Many people saw that the journey was far away, so they started selling strongmen directly along the way and robbed the passing pedestrians. When the first batch of refugees arrived in Hanoi, Xu Huang dispatched a quick horse to inform the prefecture, and only after receiving the order, did he dare to let the refugees in.

On the way from Yuzhou, Yanzhou, and Sili to Bingzhou, people everywhere starved to death by the road. People without money and food can only rely on the bark and grass roots along the way to satisfy their hunger. This also caused the trees along the way to basically die. , More bleak.

The arrival of the refugees forced Lu Bu to give up the footsteps of further conquering Hedong. Hedong is rich and has only a lot more troops than Hanoi. The family entrenched in Hedong can imagine the resistance to the state. Lu Bu originally planned to use thunderous means. The capture of Hedong and then threatening Chang'an caused the refugees to hold back.

"My lord, the number of refugees outside Huguan has reached 30,000 at this time. It is said that more refugees are coming to Bingzhou. Outside Huguan, there are many more bandits and looting the people. If things go on like this, it may affect them. Go to Binzhou." Jia Xu worried. If Binzhou businessmen go to other states and counties, they will definitely be harassed by these thieves. The most troublesome thing is these 30,000 people. It’s not that Binzhou can’t accommodate 30,000 people today, but these. In addition to consuming the food and grass in the state, the refugees can do what they can do. If there is no land, they can cultivate, but without rice, even after entering the state, they will bring disaster to the place.

Binzhou has not suffered a locust plague. It does not mean that the locust plague will not come. If Binzhou wants to capture the land of Hedong, it needs more food and grass to maintain. The 30,000 people are only for the moment. If other refugees learn that there is a way to survive in Binzhou, That's not flocking to Bingzhou.

Lu Bu sighed: "The people go to Bingzhou because of their trust in Bingzhou. They are all the people of the great Han. How can the prince sit idly by and ignore the locust plagues in Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou, and Sili. The people are also desperate."

Although Jia Xu had long guessed that Lu Bu would say this, he could clearly feel that the atmosphere in the court was a little dignified after he really said it from Lu Bu's mouth.

"My lord, Binzhou doesn't have much money and food. If it accepts so many people, the prefecture may not be able to afford it. Jizhou is rich, so why not let the people go to Jizhou?" Chen Tian worried.

Binzhou has not suffered a locust plague for the time being, but there are not many fields in Binzhou, and the autumn harvest is about to be seen. In other words, if these refugees are allowed to enter Binzhou, the prefecture and herd will have to bear their food and drink for half a year. This is not thousands of people. It is 30,000 people. Even if it is saved, the daily consumption of grain and grass can reach a thousand stones. Today, the Bingzhou Army in Jinyang alone has reached 50,000, which does not count as the soldiers and horses of the other cities in the Bingzhou.

With the profits brought by Jinzhi, Jinjiu and Warhorse, Bingzhou did not have to worry about food and grass matters before, but it was just not necessary to worry about it. Youzhou has just stabilized, and it is good to be self-sufficient.

It was the merchants who really supported Binzhou. However, after the locust plague, would the princes sell their grain and grass to Binzhou, such as Jizhou. At this time, wishing Binzhou into the quagmire of refugees, they would definitely order the family under the rule not to sell Binzhou grain and grass.

"The people had to be rescued. The prefecture and animal husbandry first organized soldiers and horses to go to Huguan to organize the people to build simple houses and provide food for the people." Lu Bu ordered.

"No." Li Su said helplessly.

After everyone dispersed, Lu Bu left Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Li Su, Chen Tian, ​​Zhao Yun, and Mi Zhu.

"This Hou predicts that a minimum of 100,000 people will rush to Bingzhou. You must prepare in advance." Lu Bu said slowly.

Jia Xu nodded slightly. These situations are to be expected. Once the state chooses to accept these refugees, I am afraid that more people will go to the state.

"The princes didn't care about the people. It might not be an opportunity to merge the state. As long as these 100,000 people can stay in Bingzhou completely, once the disaster passes, it will play a huge role." Lu Bu said.

"Zilong led a thousand soldiers to Huguan to maintain order, sweep down the thieves who gathered around Huguan, select young and strong from the refugees, and enter the army after passing the examination. The number is tentatively set at 10,000. People temporarily return to the rule of Zilong, not only to wipe out the thieves, but also for an elite team."

"Here!" Zhao Yun clasped his fist He knew that if the 10,000 army was successfully trained, he would command one of them.

"Order Master Cheng from the craftsman's workshop to go to Huguan to select craftsmen. Isn't there a shortage of craftsmen in the craftsman's workshop? Now the princes have solved the trouble for the princes." Lu Bu laughed.

Perhaps it was Lü Bu’s relaxed tone that infected everyone, and they felt that even if there were 100,000 refugees, it was not a difficult task. The state army’s standing soldiers and horses were only 50,000, and an additional 10,000 seemed to be nothing, just Li Su. He Chen Tian's expression was not so relaxed. The consumption of the Bingzhou army was huge. The two men in charge of Bingzhou's money and food knew very well that it was more difficult for a 10,000 army than to feed 20,000 people.

"From now on, the payment of military salaries for the generals of the Union State will be temporarily suspended, the civil salaries will be temporarily halved, and the sergeant's salaries will be changed to two meals a day. This matter will be explained to the generals in the army in person. After the state is stabilized, the payment owed will be owed. , Will be added together." Lu Bu looked at Li Su and asked, "Is there any difficulties for officials?"

Li Su hurriedly said, "The subordinates will do their best." They also knew that Bingzhou had reached a critical moment. Even the military lieutenant's salary was temporarily suspended, and the civil servants' salary was halved. After they returned, it would be easier to talk about it.

"Zizhong can secretly buy grain and grass from other states and counties at any price." Lu Bu said.

"My lord, if the princes learn that they are buying grain and grass in Bingzhou, they will definitely rush to raise the price." Mi Zhu worried. Buying grain and grass is not a trivial matter. With so many grains and grass flocking to Bingzhou, you only need to inquire about it. In 1970, Bingzhou benefited from the princes because of war horses, Jin paper, and Jin wine. Now that Bingzhou has reached a critical moment, how can they be soft.

"Do not hesitate the price, but the merchants who secretly raise the price will buy the goods in Bingzhou in the future at double the price." Lu Bu coldly snorted.

Mi Zhu handed over and said yes.

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