Hearing Jia Xu's words, Dong Zhuo frowned deeply.

Are you still going to die?

"Wen He, is this really the case? If Hu Zhen dies, how should we explain to the 100,000 Xiliang soldiers?"

Jia Xu remained serious and analyzed very rationally: "Dong Gong, if you break your faith in the world, Dong Gong will probably face more than 100,000 enemies. I think that the Bohai King's impetuous proposal is precisely for Dong Gong.

For your own sake.”

Is it for his own sake to rectify Hu Zhen? Dong Zhuo thought about it for a long time and said, "Then I'll trouble Wen He."

…

Yecheng's new south gate. At this time, the city gate wall has been continuously expanded and has extended more than a hundred meters outward. If the angle is right, one can see at a glance the future appearance of Yecheng's new city wall.

On this day, the flags of the New South Gate were fluttering and people were buzzing. Two rows of cattle and horse grain carts ran parallel to each other, extending along the official road to the end of the horizon, attracting many passers-by who were entering and exiting the city to stop.

"Gongming, this is your first time coming to Yecheng! Go take a hot bath later, and then I'll show you around!" Zhang Liao laughed while riding on his horse.

"I didn't expect Jizhou to have such a majestic city wall. This is the first time I've seen it!" Xu Huang looked up at the huge wall tiles and the tower above, and secretly admired it.

"Actually, although the original Ye County was the seat of Jizhou, the city area was a bit larger and the city wall was not too high. It was mainly in the hinterland and there was no need to build it so high." Zhang Liao answered.

"Look, that's--the lord is here!" Xu Huang said in surprise, "Let's go and pay homage to the lord!"

The two horses galloped forward, rushing towards Liu Qing who was coming out of the door.

Liu Qing was leading Dian Wei and a dozen imperial guards behind him to meet Zhang Liao. When he saw the two coming, he loudly said: "Wenyuan, Gongming, thank you for your hard work, generals. I have already held a banquet in the palace to welcome you in triumph."

!”

"Thank you, Lord!" the two generals said in unison.

Liu Qing turned the horse's head, and the two generals followed closely behind, entering the city together.

"Wenyuan, I heard that your 800 cavalry defeated the 20,000 Yellow Turban army? How heroic! Tell me about the battle."

Zhang Liao smiled sarcastically, "My lord, you are joking. How dare you compare with my lord's army of only 30,000 soldiers, who only had more than ten riders to break through the wave!"

Liu Qing smiled without saying a word, and felt excited in his heart. Bo was the defeated army at the end of its powerful crossbow. Unlike the He Man and He Yi armies that Zhang Liao defeated head-on, these two armies were waiting for Zhang Liao's work. This battle reflected the

The true hard power of Zhang Liao's army, however, came at a high cost. Nearly 30% of the losses were suffered. This was unavoidable in a tough battle with an outnumbered enemy. It was not easy to achieve a great victory.

"Wenyuan, this trip is really difficult. Go to the new military camp tomorrow and you will personally select and replenish the cavalry! Also, Gongming, go to the camp tomorrow and see if the king gives you soldiers!"

When Xu Huang heard this, he immediately became happy. He had been with the King of Bohai for a year, and almost all his troops were seconded here and there. However, the original hundred and ten Baibo troops now finally had their own troops.

"Thank you, Lord!" Xu Huang was overjoyed and thanked him loudly.

"Have you seen Zilong on the road?" Liu Qing asked.

Zhang Liao and Xu Huang looked at each other and shook their heads, "My lord, General Gao has always been with us, and we have never seen Zilong."

"Zilong should go straight to Yingchuan. He should have arrived by now."

"Lord, what happened in Yingchuan?"

Speaking of Yingchuan, Liu Qing had a headache.

Now I have no worries. Even if I am worried, I am worried for Xun Yu.

Of course, the biggest headache was for Xun Cai. If he was in a bad mood, Liu Qing thought that he could not neglect her and sleep with her in his arms to give her more warmth. However, Xun Cai was preoccupied with having a child and did not want to miss out on the few.

I have the opportunity to sleep with you, but I am too concerned about my family and my condition is not good.

In the middle of the charge, he suddenly told Liu Qing to think of a way to save Xunshi, but Liu Qing was really in trouble.

Alas, the biggest sin of a woman is to want too much...

Liu Qing sighed and replied: "It's nothing, Zilong should be able to handle it."

In the second half of the day, a banquet was held in the mansion, and the soldiers drank heavily. Liu Qing didn't drink much. He also found that Xun Yu did not attend the banquet. Xi Zhicai said that Xun Yu had gone to stock up on food.

On the contrary, since he is the governor of Jizhou and is also responsible for agricultural affairs, he naturally has to arrange and store such a large amount of food and grass.

The mansion was very lively, and there was even more noise outside the mansion. Many people gathered outside the city wall, chattering non-stop. Now, outside Yecheng, the people who come in and out of the city gate the most are the people from Runan who are escorting grain and grass.

Most people are illiterate, but there are well-meaning people preaching in front of several lists.

"After the new city is completed, all the civilians who participated in the construction can be allocated a house of their own. Moreover, those who are registered as household residents can also be allocated fields in Jizhou to support their families. It is a no-brainer. In Jizhou, as long as you work hard with your hands,

, you can live and work in peace and contentment without worrying about food and clothing!”

"What is said on the list is absolutely correct. I have been building canals for the King of Bohai for three years, and last year I divided my apartment into two. It is a little smaller, but the air leakage is better than before." Someone agreed.

"And me, not only did I share a house, I also married a mother-in-law and had a baby!"

"Is there such a good thing that anyone can become a naturalized citizen?"

"Of course, I used to be a Yellow Turban, and if I follow King Bohai, I don't have to suffer from cold or hunger, and I can still live like a human being!" Someone boasted arrogantly, and was despised by everyone.

In the past, it was you who caused turmoil in our Jizhou!

A group of people from Runan listened to the conversation and were secretly envious.

The lonely person thinks: If I stay and participate in the work, will I be able to divide the house and the land soon?

Maybe, maybe, yes, after all, even the Yellow Turban Army can do it.

Someone braved it and asked, "So, where can I work?"

Someone immediately answered for him: "There is a recruitment office in the city. Just ask anyone and they will tell you!"

Many people in Runan couldn't help but look at each other, and some of them were even more eager to try.

No matter where you work, it's not work. When you return to Runan, it's still the same as before. Their fields and even houses have long been annexed by powerful families.

Instead of going back, why not give it a try here!

So, someone took the lead, and then they all flocked back to the city to find the recruiting office. They spread the word to ten and hundreds of people, and the entire grain transport team, which numbered tens of thousands, quickly spread the news, including almost half of them.

The above are all servants who have lost their fields and are attached to the powerful families. There are even slaves among them. When they heard the news, they felt like they were grasping at straws.

At dusk, Xi Zhicai came to report. Through listing and guidance, the recruiting office recruited more than two thousand people from Runan in just one afternoon. Xi Zhicai also deduced that as the incident continues to ferment, it may be possible in the next two days.

There will be more people.

"A brilliant idea! In a time of war, no one can resist food, clothing and farmland. The people don't want much. The Han Dynasty is vast, but there is no place for them to stand. Under my rule, this situation will be changed!"

Naturally, I admire the King of Bohai for his ambition and talent, but it is so difficult to do it!

However, after seeing the changes in Jizhou, Xi Zhicai became more and more convinced that the future was promising!

"It's all my lord's good governance. If Ye City hadn't been so prosperous, even these small tricks would have no effect. I heard from hearsay, but after all, it's true through my own experience." Xi Zhicai said.

This is indeed the case, so let me be a little proud.

"The most prosperous time in Ye City will always be tomorrow! Send the order and all the new recruits will be handed over to Xun Yu. The spring reclamation has begun, and the cultivated land area has increased by 30%. It must be completed this year!"

This goal is only for Jizhou. The production structure of Bingzhou is complex, and as for Youzhou, expansion has not yet begun.

"Here! Your Majesty, please retire!" Xi Zhicai left.

When Liu Qing looked at the sky, it was already completely dark. In February, the daylight hours are very short.

"Tonight is the time to favor... Xiaomanyao Qian Ying?"

Liu Qing curled his lips and walked towards Qianying Courtyard.

The journey was smooth, and Liu Qing went straight to the dormitory. He only heard the sound of gurgling water behind the screen, and the maid hurriedly reported it.

"Your Majesty, I am taking a bath, so I cannot show you the courtesy." Qian Ying's voice came from the screen, and it sounded a bit stiff.

"I haven't washed it either, so I just happened to be together!"

It's better to come early than to come late!

The two maids were very clever and immediately stepped forward to help Liu Qing undress and take off his belt. After a while, there was another person in the tub.

Bathing in the same bucket is still an exclusive experience for Qian Ying. At least Cai Yanxun has never experienced it while picking Diao Chan, but Qian Ying has done this more than once.

"Your Majesty, you came early today."

"We are here to meet Wen Yuan today. They are almost drunk. However, I am not here just to be with you." Liu Qing opened his mouth. His words and actions were completely different. He was talking about business, but his hands were already starting to move.

honest.

Qian Ying smiled and said nothing: Oh, it turned out to be such a serious matter!

But what Liu Qing said next was really serious.

"It has been nearly two months since you took over the foreign trade affairs. Is there any movement from the royal family?"

"Back to the king, starting from this year, Qianman Khan has personally presided over the government affairs. However, Xianbei is not as good as the Central Plains. The so-called government affairs are just some royal affairs. After the concubine took charge of trade, the royal family did show some expressions, but the supplies provided did not suddenly increase.

, Your Majesty is right, Xianbei must be made to understand that over-reliance will cause hundreds of harms without any benefit."

Liu Qing was a little surprised that Qian Ying was really able to take action. As she said, her decision was directly related to the survival of the Xianbei people. At this time, she was able to control it and prevent Xianbei from sinking deeper.

It's really not easy. She can think further even though the immediate difficulties can be solved with just a few hands, which shows that Qian Ying has farsightedness!

But even so, the curtain of assimilation has been opened, and it is no longer based on manpower. The reason why we are so confident in handing over foreign trade affairs to Qian Ying is purely because of our trust in her and her wisdom.

trust.
To be continued...