Tang Dynasty good husband

Chapter 86
Refugee riots are a big deal. There have been many such examples in history. It can be said that the demise of various dynasties was caused by refugee riots.

The refugee riot in Jingyang County is different from those riots in previous history, but if it is not controlled, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Deputy Qin, the city defense must send at least two teams of soldiers into the city to maintain law and order. Last night, the control was timely. If it was later, the city defense may have been broken by now." On the city wall, Liu Shunshi said with a worried expression on his face, standing behind him. He is the leader of a group of wealthy families in the city.

The people who suffered the most losses last night were those rich and powerful families. Fortunately, those refugees did not intend to kill themselves, they were just seeking food and wealth. Although there were injuries in each family, no deaths occurred.

However, these rich and powerful families did not intend to just endure this. At dawn, several wealthy and powerful families went to Liu Shunshi together, demanding that the matter be resolved immediately.

And Liu Shunshi also had this intention, so a group of people rushed to the top of the city to ask Qin Chao for troops.

It is impossible to keep so many refugees in check just by relying on the Wuhou in the county. Only Qin Chao's troops can completely suppress this rebellion.

Qin Chao smiled coldly, but he was not angry. Instead, he looked down the city, pointed at the Turkic people frankly and said, "Magistrate Liu, take a look at the situation. The enemy army has four thousand elite troops, and I am defending the city." The number of soldiers is only two thousand, and the only ones who can be called elite are the three hundred or so I brought with me. Which troops do you think I should send into the city to maintain law and order?"

"Deputy Qin sent two teams of soldiers into the city, and we are willing to draw three teams from our family members to supplement the city defense forces." Sun Pusheng, the head of the Sun family, stepped forward and said.

"Since there is the third team of servants, why do you still require me to defend the city? Or do you think your servants are more suitable for defending the city than the soldiers under my officer?" Qin Chao responded coldly.

Now he finally has a preliminary understanding of the gentry of the Tang Dynasty. They typically disregard the overall situation, regardless of the time and situation, and only want to protect their own interests, even if they lose the interests of the whole world.

Qin Chao is also a selfish person, but he has principles. If he wanted to give these gentry aristocrats a fair evaluation, Qin Chao would definitely tell them that you are selfish, self-interested, and conceited.

"Deputy Captain Qin, if there is chaos in the city, it will be of no benefit to the defenders. I hope that Deputy Captain Qin will understand the overall situation and don't do such a thing." Liu Shunshi was secretly displeased.

This Qin Chao was too ignorant of the world, and the transfer of two teams of soldiers was irrelevant to the defense of the city, but it could stabilize the order in the city. As long as there was no chaos in the city, the city would be guarded.

"If Vice Captain Qin is willing to mobilize troops to defend the city, I will provide enough food and grass for the defenders." Sun Pusheng also stood up and said at the right time.

These were all discussed in advance by everyone. There are only so many defenders in the city. They can still support them together, and they can also form a good relationship. After the war, the court will also give them certain benefits, such as titles and titles. I don't dare to think about it, but in Jingyang County, as long as they don't make mistakes, basically no one will dare to touch them.

Even providing food and grass for the defenders was calculated over and over again by these old guys. This was much more cost-effective than providing it to those untouchables.

"Magistrate Liu, have you ever thought about the consequences of doing this?" Qin Chao glanced at Liu Shunshi and asked abruptly.

"What are the consequences? I just want to maintain order in the city and manage the rear for the defenders. Although it is useless, it is not at fault." Liu Shunshi's answer was a matter of course.

Qin Chao secretly shook his head. The county magistrate's consciousness was too low. No, he was not conscious at all.

Qin Chao didn't know about Liu Shunshi's origin, but judging from his current performance, it is likely that he was also from a noble family, and he was closely related to the major families in the city.

However, Qin Chao also found it strange that with Liu Shunshi's awareness, he could become the county magistrate?
Of course, how Liu Shunshi became the county magistrate had nothing to do with Qin Chao, and Qin Chao didn't want to care too much, he just wanted to win this battle and save his life.

Ever since he entered the city, Liu Shunshi had never done anything that pleased Qin Chao, and Qin Chao's orders went in one ear and out the other, so much so that a riot broke out in the city.

Dealing with such people, Qin Chao felt too tired, and had to guard against the Turkic people outside and these moths in the city.

Therefore, Qin Chao decided not to deal with these people any more.

"As for the turmoil in the city, I will deal with it myself. You can rest assured that you can go home and hide in your house. I can ensure that there will be no riots in the city, but you must also cooperate with me." Qin Chao The corners of the mouth rose slightly.

"It's so good! It's so good!" Sun Pusheng and others applauded again and again, but Qin Chao finally agreed, and now he can finally relax.

Liu Shunshi's face also looked a little better. Fortunately, he did not lose face today, but this does not mean that Liu Shunshi decided to forgive him. Everything will be settled after the war.

"Well, if that's the case, then you all go home and prepare food. Remember, it's all food."

"En, okay, huh?" Sun Pusheng nodded quickly, then realized something was wrong, and stared at Qin Chao in a daze.

Qin Chao ignored it, "Cheng Chumo! The bull sees the tiger!"

"The last general is here!" Cheng Chumo and Niu Jianhu responded immediately, feeling that something big was going to happen today, and these two guys were watching here early in the morning.

"I will announce that Jingyang County has entered a period of comprehensive military control from now on. All important military and political affairs in the city are under the control of the army. Now I will appoint you two as the left and right controls. Each will lead [-] soldiers to divide the city into four parts. There is no order. People are not allowed to leave their respective areas, and those who disobey the order will be beheaded.

Now, take people to the city to collect all the food. If there is any obstruction, anyone who hides the food will be punished as a collaborator.

The whole city was also informed that starting from today, everyone will have two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.

In the event of robbery, robbery or riot, anyone who sees and does not stop them will be considered as an accomplice and will be executed without pardon.

If the murderer flees and hides, the whole district will be punished continuously, the first time the whole district will be fined with rations for one day, and the second time the whole district will be executed. "

"You...you...you are treason." Liu Shunshi was so excited that he couldn't speak, and he was more angry at Qin Chao.

Cheng Chumo and Niu Jianhu also hesitated, what is the situation of military control?The army meddles in government affairs, so what else does the county government do?If you snatch the duties of the county government, wouldn't you agree with the rebels?

"Brother...isn't that appropriate?" Niu Jianhu asked a little confused.

"That's right, brother, county magistrate Liu should cooperate in this matter. We don't understand these things, so we can't do it if we want to." Cheng Chumo also hurriedly dissuaded him.

"The county government will be disbanded immediately, and Marquis Wu will be scattered in the four districts to inspect the law and order. At this moment, there are only troops in the city, and there is no county government." Qin Chao said firmly.

"This……"

"Do you two want to disobey orders?" Seeing that Cheng Chumo and Mo were still hesitant, Qin Chao couldn't help being a little furious.

"Don't dare, my subordinate obeys the order." The two hard-working guys could only do what Qin Chao said, and dared not have any doubts.

"Magistrate Liu, military control starts today and ends when the Turks retreat or the city is destroyed. Everything is for the defense of the city. There are tens of thousands of people in the city. I hope that magistrate Liu will be Han Han." Qin Chao seemed to be announcing He explained to Liu Shunshi.

(End of this chapter)