Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Cen Wenwen, the servant of Zhongshu, answered at this time: "All the states and counties in the world have transferred their free warehouses to the imperial court for use."

"Now that it's a disaster year, it's naturally more difficult."

"As for that Youzhou, when it submitted a form to the imperial court, it did not hand over the grain from the righteous warehouse."

"Now that they are relatively quiet, they just took advantage of this place."

"If this continues, I'm afraid that next year, other states and counties will also use Youzhou as a sample."

"I refuse to build a righteous warehouse anymore."

His remarks naturally belittled Youzhou's achievements.

At this time, Wang Gui on the side couldn't help frowning.

"Master Cen, maybe this is what you said?"

"At the beginning of last winter, Youzhou took care of more than [-] refugees on behalf of the imperial court."

"All the worries in His Majesty's heart have been removed."

"And this year, Youzhou and other thirteen prefectures, with their own strength, repelled the Turkic army and beheaded more than [-] people."

"At the same time, the court's taxes and food were paid as scheduled, and more than 2 refugees from Jingzhou were also received."

"Such a feat, how can it be compared to a few free warehouses?"

"Besides, when approving the Yicang in the thirteen prefectures of Youzhou, His Majesty has already said that as long as other states dare to issue military orders, they can also cancel the Yicang."

"But Mr. Cen, do you think that even if there is no righteous warehouse, which of these counties can have no refugees?"

At this time, Li Shimin waved his hand, "Okay, text, Wang Gui, you don't have to argue about the Yicang anymore."

"Look, now because of a righteous storehouse, there is a lot of grievances among the people, and the people are full of complaints."

"It's really not worth the candle."

"Besides, the establishment of free warehouses and excessive taxation on the people also violated our original strategy of calming the people."

"According to my decree, from now on, the warehouse will be cancelled."

"In addition, empty the treasury and use half of the royal treasury. Except for the Supreme Emperor, all royal expenditures in Chang'an City will be reduced this year."

"Do your best to appease the refugees and help Li Jing build the city."

"In my estimation, even so, it is far from enough."

"Wang Gui, Xuanling, you still have to lead the courtiers and continue to find a way."

Chapter 269 Wei Zheng came to ask for help

On the other side, Youzhou.

Li Qiu, Luo Kexin, and Luo Liang returned with a fruitful trip.

More than [-] horses and more than [-] sheep were captured.

There is no way, the horse runs faster and it is easier to go back and forth.

But in the case of Turkic chasing troops, the flock is more troublesome.

Most of them were brought back after being slaughtered.

In addition, the Turkic army on the front line really retreated, this is already the best ending.

Li Qiu also ordered that a thousand sheep banquet be held in Youzhou City to reward the three armies and the common people who worked hard to build the city.

As for these horses, they were all sent to pastures in Jizhou and Pingzhou.

Before the arrival of early winter, the farmlands in Youzhou and Yizhou, which Li Qiu had always been concerned about, finally ushered in a bumper harvest.

After taking enough of the plumpest seeds and storing them in the granary in Pingzhou.

The food here is enough to feed the population of 20 states.

When corn, sweet potatoes, and potato fruits appeared in front of the common people, no one had seen these crops, let alone eaten them.

Li Qiu also demonstrated on the spot, steaming potatoes and sweet potatoes, and boiling corn for these common people to eat.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, not only the taste is excellent, but also very easy to fill the stomach.

In terms of starch content, these crops are very impressive.

Afterwards, Li Qiu simply spread the eating methods of these three crops.

Like corn, it can be boiled and eaten directly, or it can be crushed with a stone mill, made into porridge, or made into big pancakes and steamed buns.

They are very easy to store and easy to eat.

Soon, the way of eating these grains spread to all parts of the thirteen states.

Because of their novelty and good taste, they are also very popular among the people in Thirteen States.

Later, Li Qiu also exchanged these three crops for some food with the common people at a similar value.

Then they are combined and distributed to the farmers and the working people.

From then on, no money was given to them, and grain was used instead.

Because in the hands of Li Qiu now, there is basically no gold or silver to spend.

In addition, Li Qiu also mobilized [-] soldiers and set up dense checkpoints at the entrances and exits of roads in various places in the Thirteen Prefectures.

It is forbidden for foreigners to enter at will, and at the same time strictly prevent these seeds from being brought to their own territory.

Fortunately, the states and counties of the Tang Dynasty at that time had very strict control over the movement of the population.

There is almost no trade in Youzhou, and the pressure on this aspect of control is not very great.

At this time, Wei Zheng, the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court to Shandong for disaster relief, sent him a letter in his own handwriting.

According to the letter, the situation in Shandong is extremely poor.

Even people who have starved to death have begun to appear.

But the imperial court had no food, and so did the states and counties in various places.

Those nobles and nobles had food in their homes, but this group of nobles were rich and unkind, and they refused to help the victims of the disaster.

Now, watching the people starve to death one by one, Wei Zheng is tossing and turning, unable to sleep at night.

But helplessly, he couldn't think of any way.

At the end of the letter, Wei Zheng also asked Li Qiu whether his thirteen prefectures could still accept refugees?

If possible, he, Wei Zheng, and the tens of thousands of people in the Tang Dynasty owe Li Qiu a huge favor!

Let me tell you here, in the history books, in ancient times, there were still many wealthy gentry and big families who were willing to help the victims in disaster years.

There are also many great benevolent people in history.

However, the aristocratic families and families with several surnames in the early Tang Dynasty were completely different from those in the later period.

In the history of the early Tang Dynasty, it was a real aristocratic society.

The important resources of the country are all in the hands of these gentry.

The concept of high and low in the whole society is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

People like Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, Li Shiji, etc., are the Dukes, Prime Ministers, and Generals of the Tang Dynasty, but in their hearts, these gentry are higher than their status.

The official titles of the Tang Dynasty were not worth as much as the reputation of the gentry.

Even during the more than 20 years of Li Shimin's administration, from the results point of view, he has not been able to fight against these gentry forces.

This phenomenon lasted until the Huangchao Uprising in the late Tang Dynasty.

These gentry, clansmen, were all wiped out by the body. From then on, China ended this period of clansmen.

As for the benevolent and rich gentry in history, they all came after Huang Chao.

Strictly speaking, none of them can be regarded as real nobles.

After receiving Wei Zheng's letter, Li Qiu directly dispatched several capable officials to the south with dozens of guards.

Go to Shandong to meet Wei Zheng, and help Wei Zheng move the refugees to the border of Youzhou.

A few days later, when Wei Zheng, who was in a state of desperation, learned that Youzhou sent people to come, he couldn't even care about etiquette.

He came out with bare feet.

The officials in Youzhou were extremely surprised, and hurriedly bowed to salute.

"Your Majesty is here to pay your respects to Your Excellency by order of my lord."

"My lord treats you so courteously, I absolutely cannot afford to wait."

At this time, Wei Zheng sighed deeply, "Oh! What time is this, there is nothing that is right or wrong."

"Please go inside."

"Also, your prince, what did Li Qiu say?"

After entering the room, the officials replied respectfully: "Report to your lord."

"My prince is also extremely concerned and sympathetic to the situation of the victims in Shandong."

"This time the lord sent us here to assist your lord and move the refugees to Youzhou."

Hearing his words, Wei Zheng was in high spirits, and even said hello several times.

"Good! Good!"

"My son Li Qiu, I am sure I saw the right person!"

"There are disaster victims all over the place right now. If he can help save some, it will be a great merit!"

At this time, the two Youzhou officials cupped their hands and asked, "Mayor, I wonder how many refugees from Shandong will need to be transferred this time?"

Hearing this, Wei Zheng also had a hard time.

"The whole of Shandong has a large area affected by drought."

"After two consecutive years of famine, the people in these dozens of states are starving for food."

"If you want to talk about refugees, there must be at least 10,000+."

"I don't know how much your thirteen states can help to accept."

"Even if it's [-] or [-], it's very acceptable."

"It can also relieve a lot of pressure on the prefectures and counties in Shandong."

Shandong in the Tang Dynasty refers to the east of Xiaoshan Mountain, including Shandong, Hebei, and most of the borders of Henan.

The area is huge.

It is not the Shandong Province of later generations.

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Chapter 270 We Can't Capture This Youzhou City

After hearing Wei Zheng's words, the two officials smiled and said, "Master Wei, my prince said."

"If Mr. Wei really has no way to deal with it, we, Youzhou and other thirteen states, can help Mr. Wei take in [-] refugees."

Hearing what they said, Wei Zheng and several Shandong officials around him stared wide-eyed, "What did you say?"

"Can you accept [-] refugees?!"

The two officials nodded and said with great confirmation, "Yes, there are indeed [-] refugees."

"And I don't know what's going on with Lord Wei after taking in these [-] refugees."

"If it is still difficult, we may be able to accommodate some."

Wei Zheng had an unbelievable expression at this moment, and kept shaking his head, "My God!"

"You thirteen states, how much food did you harvest this year?!"