Summoning the best emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 102 Prosperity
Seeing that Liu Xie hadn't taken this matter to heart for a long time, Song Lian knew that the dissatisfaction between the two had disappeared from the moment Liu Xie came to the door. Liu Xie sat down, and Hu Tianhai chatted. Of course, the most important thing was to ask about Liu Xie's going to Jiyin.

Song Lian said: "Your Highness's beheading action is really sharp. It split the entire chaotic situation in Chenliu at once. Yesterday Lian received a letter from two generals, Li Dian and Zhou Cang, saying that they were in various counties. The conscription has made great achievements, and the county magistrates in various places are also more active than ever in dealing with the snowstorm and the victims. As expected, the generals should be able to recruit troops back in the next few days. Take advantage of this winter and the beginning of spring to hurry up Train these recruits, although there must be a big gap with our elite soldiers, but they are enough to guard various places."

"By the way, in the Yongqiu defense battle, didn't we surrender Zhao Chong's army and capture a lot of war horses? Where are these horses now?" In Liu Xie's heart, he has always wanted to create a peerless elite cavalry. plan.But in this era, war horses are such a precious combat resource. Even in the entire northern land of the Han Dynasty, there are only a handful of places that can really produce excellent war horses, and all of these places are favored by aristocratic families and the imperial court. controlled.The rest, that is, some bold businessmen traded with the barbarians and exchanged war horses from them for sale.

Zhang Miao had been running Chenliu for so many years and finally managed to accumulate these hundreds of war horses. Although the number was not large, it could determine the outcome of a battle if used well.Liu Xie now mentioned this batch of war horses, which means he intends to start forming cavalry.

Of course, Song Lian knew the precious resources of war horses, so he immediately replied: "These war horses are still in Yongqiu, and they are all taken care of by special grooms. Although the number is only six hundred, the manpower and material resources needed every day are really not small. The cost of a war horse is five or six times more than our ordinary soldiers. If His Royal Highness and the Zhen family have not cooperated with Daughter Xiang and made a lot of profits, our finances may be even tighter. Even That's right, when the generals recruited back, we were also under no easy pressure. Chen Liu's properties were all slumped due to the heavy snowfall, and the tax revenue was also greatly reduced due to His Highness's order to reduce or exempt the people's burden. Our finances are quite a bit beyond our means. status."

"Fortunately, we are fully prepared for the snow disaster. These days, we have gradually absorbed many refugees to register and settle in the sub-districts. As long as the spring begins, they will soon help us open up wilderness and restore the economy. By then, our economy will The stress is greatly relieved.”

Liu Xie nodded. Chen Liu is now in a state of prosperity. Whether it is population, army or finance, it is gradually developing in the direction he wants. Now as long as it stabilizes and develops slowly, it will be able to start farming in the spring. Support him to fully expand externally.

"Well, it all depends on Song Gong to mobilize resources and make the best use of them. Those hundreds of war horses must be taken good care of by people, and they must not be infected with typhoid fever. In this north, there is no brave and capable cavalry. This battle cannot be fought. Easy to fight." What Liu Xie is most concerned about now is these war horses. Think about it, he is riding a tall horse, followed by countless cavalry. If he doesn't like anyone, he will shout "cavalry attack", and he will not be able to run away from any girl he likes. Surround them and grab them, just thinking about it makes you feel very majestic.

"In addition, the construction of the Yongqiu Heroic Soul Monument and the relocation of Xujiabao villagers must be put on the agenda. Now that the road is closed due to heavy snow, it must be difficult to implement it, but the site selection and the purchase of materials The transfer of personnel must be prepared as quickly as possible. Zhang Miao, the old thief, and Zhao Chong, the bastard who helped the tyrant, are still locked in the prison, just like a person who has nothing to do except that he has no freedom. I don’t want them to live like this for too long, when the Heroic Soul Monument is completed, I will immediately take their heads as a sacrifice to comfort the spirits of the soldiers who died in battle!”

"Here." Song Lian knew that what Liu Xie said was the top priority at the moment and played a decisive role in Liu Xie's foundation. He did not dare to ignore it and kept it in mind.

"Master Cai is in charge of writing and engraving the inscriptions. You can exchange ideas with him about this. This matter must be done beautifully, so as not to chill the hearts of the soldiers." He even sent him the roster of the fallen soldiers.After so many days, I think he must have almost finished it.

After talking about these major events, Liu Xie asked Song Lian for advice on some political issues. Song Lian did not hold back at all and taught him everything.As the two chatted happily, time passed quickly. Mrs. Song also prepared a table of dishes and brought them to the table. She asked them to put aside the topic first and talk about it after dinner. After all, it was actually past normal now. During lunch.

Liu Xie brought Dian Wei and Xu Chu to the table together. Looking at the simple and even shabby food on the table, Liu Xie couldn't help being moved. He was always wondering why Song Lian's family was so poor. Wei Tuo's family and their cubs also live comfortably. Song Lian is only his husband and wife. It is absolutely impossible for him to treat himself with these few dishes of vegetarian dishes and pickles when he comes to the house. The only meat dishes are probably Mrs. Song just now. I went out and borrowed it from my neighbors.

Liu Xie couldn't bear it anymore, picked up a pinch of pickles and put them in a bowl, and asked inexplicably, "Mr. Song, why do you live in such poverty, whether it's the food or the house, even compared to ordinary people? They are also not as good, when I came in just now, I thought I went to the wrong door, could it be that you have never received your salary?"

Song Lian and Mrs. Song looked at each other, with a look of pride and helplessness on their faces. In the end, Mrs. Song said: "Master has always had the habit of subsidizing students from poor families. These children have become talents, and some of them entered Yingchuan Academy to continue their studies. The master values ​​their tireless learning spirit, and they are indeed talented, so he decided to support them to complete their studies even if we reduce our expenses and food. If it weren't for the salary His Highness gave us, we might not have the energy to continue helping these children. Speaking of which, His Highness' kindness is also in it."

Song Lian also said: "Although those children are from poor families, their knowledge and strategy are outstanding among their peers. Sometimes even I can't speak highly of them. I see that they are indeed talented people, and I am heartbroken." Lian Ai, I don't want to waste their talents, so I live frugally, but I can barely help them."

　The update time of the second update today will be delayed, of course, this is not bad news!
　　
　
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