Bianshanhan [farming]

When Lin Jian asked about the harvests of the past few years, most people in the room only felt that there was a knife hanging on their heads, and secretly cursed Lin Tan, saying that so many officers, soldiers and exiles under his command could not store enough food, and the disaster was directed at them.

Not counting Li Qingwen, the others fled to the border town for less than two years, but Lin Tan's people stayed here for five years! !

But no matter how reluctant they were, they had to respond. The officers and soldiers in the camp knew when they harvested the crops, and they couldn't hide it even if they wanted to lie.

Seeing that most of the people in the room were tense, Lin Jian sighed inwardly, and finally said something serious, "Master Zhou should have sent someone to make it clear about the matter of food and grass. This matter is related to the war in the northwest and the safety of the frontier. "

The hearts of the people in the room tensed up. They wanted to say that food and grass are the affairs of the court and have nothing to do with ordinary people, but if Lin Jian told them this, it would have a lot to do with it.

But Lin Jian didn't continue to press, and said slowly: "General Qu led his soldiers to fight against powerful enemies in the northwest, and fought bloody battles for the peace of the world and all the people. Many people are running for food and grass, I have encountered trouble here, but the matter is of great importance, I must not return empty-handed, I want your help."

The first half of the sentence is moving with emotion, and the second half of the sentence is based on reason, and it brings out righteousness, which really makes people unable to say a word of rebuttal.

To put it mildly, if you want to get help, you need food.

There were twenty or thirty people standing or sitting in the room, all of them were silent at this time, most of them leaned their heads, their faces were angry, and their eyes were burning.

General Qu leads the troops to protect all the people, and all the people should do their part. This effort is not about forced confiscation of food from the family.

Li Qingwen's hand was caught by someone, and a few words were written on the back of his hand. He didn't look up, but instead wrote back a few words on that hand.

After a while, Li Maoxian saluted, and said sincerely: "Master Lin's words are very true. Soldiers always put their heads on their trouser waists when fighting, and they shouldn't go hungry. When Caomin used to be soldiers at the border, they couldn't get enough to eat. I didn't have much strength when I swung the knife, and my eyes turned black when I ran. It was really uncomfortable. Not only Caomin, Caomin's father, Caomin's son, but also uncles and nephews all knew the hardship and exhaustion of fighting. Master Lin sympathized with it. Heart, border officers and soldiers must be grateful."

This sounds like echoing Lin Jian, knowing that it is not easy for the soldiers at the border, but it is also telling Lin Jian that they are not protected in vain. Use your life to protect the territory and other people.

They pity the soldiers at the border, and most of those people are the sons of ordinary people, but they are not in debt.

Back then when Bingzhou was hit by a disaster, the court didn’t care about it, and all the people fled for their lives in all directions. Those who fled from the famine were lucky enough to save their lives. When they first arrived in the border town, they saved food with great difficulty, and suddenly they were forcibly expropriated. Who would be willing?

Of course Lin Jian could hear it, and didn't speak for a while.

He was entrusted with the emperor's mandate, and the matter of food and grass was the most important thing, but the food and grass that should have been transported were inside the camp, not outside the camp. Now that something happened, he had to find another way.

During the silence, Li Qingwen suddenly said, "Master Lin, the grass people have a way to solve the problem of food and grass."

His voice was not loud, but it seemed like a thunder had exploded in the room.

Everyone was shocked, even Lin Jian showed surprise on his face. So many capable people in the court were worried about this, and a young commoner dared to say such big words!

"Li Qingwen, tell me." Lin Jian said.

Li Qingwen stood up from the crowd and said: "If you buy millet at the side, I will pay homage to the prince and forgive me."

Since the family's food was going to be confiscated, Li Qingwen wanted to win some benefits. If he could use these food and grass in exchange for Jiang Cong's freedom, he would be willing.

This is not his whimsy. This policy is written in the books. When there are natural disasters and man-made disasters, the court is empty, and the people send grain to the government or border gates in exchange for titles and exemption from crimes. (Note: 1)

Historically, the implementation of "worshipping millet into the nobles" has achieved good results. If the court agrees, grain and grass from all over the country will be continuously transported to the border. Not to mention this time, the grain and grass of the soldiers will not be a problem in the future.

Lin Jian understood, and there was a slight change in the way he looked at Li Qingwen, "You are willing to donate food and grass to relieve the court's worries and problems, and I will return to Beijing to report to the Ming Emperor for a reward."

Li Qingwen shook his head, "The grassroots don't want any rewards, they just want to forgive others."

Lin Jian was taken aback, "Who do you want to save?"

"Jiang Cong, and the other 46 Hongzhou soldiers with him." Li Qingwen said.

As soon as these words came out, Lao Sun and the Jiang family were all stunned. They didn't expect that he was still thinking about this matter at this moment.

Li Qingwen looked at Lin Jian, and said seriously: "If Master Lin can make the decision, my family will donate [-] dans of food immediately. We don't need you to ask, we will go door to door to collect food and grass. If we are not in a hurry, we can make another Special military rations can solve the consumption of rations during the transportation of grain and grass.”

Before soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first. Food and grass are the biggest problem in war. Not only because there are so many soldiers, the needs are huge, and the border is far away. Thirty percent of the food will be consumed on the way to transport food and grass.

By solving the food consumed on the way, more food can be sent to the military camp.

Li Qingwen tried his best to show all his sincerity.

Jiang Jiahe was so excited, he stood up and said: "The grass people are willing to deliver food and grass, even if they die, I hope you will be merciful."

"We, we are willing too!" Ma Yongchen and others also said excitedly.

If the family can be pardoned with the help of the Li family, even if they stay in the border town for a few more years, plant the land for a few more years, and pay for the food.

Everyone looked at Lin Jian with burning eyes. As long as he nodded, the problem of food and grass would be solved immediately.

Li Maoxian knew better than Lin Jian the food stored in each household outside the camp, and their father and son would surely borrow more food than Lin Jian could collect.

Lin Jian remained silent. The method Li Qingwen said was a good one, but this is not the capital, so he could not immediately report to the Holy Spirit, nor would he know whether His Majesty agreed.

It was even more difficult for him than before, if what Li Qingwen was asking for was a reward, he would have been able to grant it on the spot, but the pardon of exiles is not so simple because of the large number of people.

Zhou Fengnian said: "Master Lin, Jiang Cong and the others are very clear about the matter. The tribute they escorted a few years ago was destroyed in the post station. Although the loss was not small, Jiang Cong and others have committed crimes and meritorious deeds in the border town over the years. Although it is precious, the lives of the soldiers in the northwest border are also priceless, please think twice about which is more important."

Needless to say, Zhou Fengnian, Lin Jian had also heard about Jiang Cong. After all, when General Qu sent the battle report to the capital, he also read a book from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

The issue of food and grass cannot be delayed. Now that Li Qingwen has made a request, Lin Jian dare not accept it. He just said: "Your idea is good. I will borrow the food and grass first. I will truthfully report this matter to His Majesty and intercede for Jiang Cong and others. No matter what , can be counted as your credit."

He didn't say a word, Li Qingwen didn't say anything, Lin Jian wasn't Su Shuqing, he just talked in plain language, he didn't believe it.

Lin Jian was in a dilemma. He really couldn't decide this matter, and this place was too far away from the capital. Even if he sent someone back immediately, it would take a long time to go back and forth. He couldn't delay here for so long.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Jian said, "I know that General Qu has always been concerned about Jiang Cong's affairs. If Jiang Cong is here, he should also hope that General Qu and the others can get through this difficult time."

Li Qingwen was a little angry. When he borrowed food, he said nicely, and he would not let him go if he was asked to release him. He was playing the emotional card here.

The Jiang family and Dang even knelt on the ground, and said sonorously: "Master Lin, General Qu really worked hard for the dog son Jiang Cong. The Jiang family dare not forget this kindness. As long as Master Lin is willing to fulfill it, our father and son will go there immediately." Northwest, under the command of General Qu, is willing to use his life and this body of flesh and blood to resist the enemy and repay General Qu's love."

What Jiang Cong owed, Lao Tzu and his son can pay back, but no one else is involved.

Although the Li family was not considered anyone else, the Jiang family didn't want them to pay too much for Jiang Cong.

All these people in front of them understood, Lin Jian couldn't sit still, and came down to help Jiang Jiahe up, "I will discuss this matter with Mr. Zhou."

Just as Lin Jian, Li Maoxian and others were arguing, Lin Tan had already sent someone to leave the camp quickly and take his letter to the capital.

After Lin Jian and Zhou Fengnian left, Li Maoxian immediately asked Li Qingrui to go to various houses in the village to tell the story.

Soon, all the elders of Yangshu Village came over, and the east room was full, and Lao Sun, Qi Min, Li Qingwen and others were listening outside the door.

Li Benshan took the lead and said: "We have heard from Qingrui about the matter. If the food can save Jiang Cong and the others, my family will only keep [-] catties for food for the whole family, and the remaining [-] catties can be used."

Guo Daquan was the second to speak: "My family has harvested a lot of grain this year, and I have left 1000 catties, and I can take out more than [-] catties. I will not be a farmer now, and I will take care of the Guo family's affairs. The old and young men of our Guo family are the masters, and each household must have eight thousand catties. When fleeing famine, Jiang Cong escorted us all the way from Yuanbei City to the border town, searching for water, guarding against wild animals, and finding food along the way, which saved us. I don't know how many lives, his business is our business."

The Han family in Yangshu Village also had an older elder who spoke up, and everyone was willing to take food out.

In less than a quarter of an hour, plus Li Qingwen's family, a rough calculation, there are already 280 million catties of grain.Nearly [-] dan, really is not a small amount.

The people fleeing famine have an incomparable desire for land and food. After arriving in the border town, people without livestock are using shovels to open up wasteland. There was frost, and although there was some damage due to hail, the land here is fertile, and the yield can be said to be a bumper harvest.