empire wars

Chapter 22 Governing the City
"Those people are too weak. I only gathered a little bit of murderous aura, which is far from enough."

Bai Qi followed up eagerly, he was still dressed in white, without any blood stains at all.

If you don't notice his pale red pupils, everyone will probably think that he is a handsome and elegant scholar.

Bai Qi played with the pale golden sword in his hand, pointed at Da Qin Huwei, "These are not bad."

Da Qin Huwei seemed a little afraid of the young man in front of him, so he stayed away.

"Don't fool around."

Qin Yuan rolled his eyes at him. "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I don't care what you do when facing the enemy, but for yourself and the common people, this is absolutely insurmountable. Otherwise, there will no longer be a killing god in the world."

"Understand, understand, don't look at me like a devil when I kill people, in fact, I am very clear-headed. I will not kill anyone who should be killed, and I will never violate anyone who should not be killed."

Bai Qi showed her white teeth.

Someone outside the Qin residence had already prepared a war horse, Qin Yuan jumped up, while Bai Qi stood there, staring at the horse.

Qin Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, and just when he was about to make a sound, the war horse knelt down with a plop.

Only then did Bai Qi sit on it with satisfaction, and then the war horse slowly got up.

"You still have such skills?"

On the street, Qin Yuan and his party rode slowly. Since they were in the city, in the morning market, there were a lot of people coming and going, so the speed was not fast.

"It's just a simple use of murderous aura. When I recover my strength, I will have more strange abilities. I can even make women undress in the street. Hehehe."

Bai Qi grinned.

"Ahem, can your technique allow me to practice it?"

Qin Yuan asked casually.

"My lord, with your ability, a lot of women want to sleep in your bed, why use such dirty methods."

"Is there any woman you can't handle, my lord? If you trust your subordinates, you can leave it to me."

"Well, there are so many women in the world, why should we only fall in love with a flower?"

"What a literary talent! What a literary talent!!!"

"."

Qin Yuan chose to shut up. This Bai Qi is simply a troubled boy. I don't know if there is a psychiatrist in this world?

Qin Yuan and his party did not go to the county government office, but to the North City Gate.

According to Qin Yuan's order last night, food and porridge were being opened here, and many refugees rushed over, and there were several long queues at this time.

Qin Yuan looked at it for a while. Many people were pale and ragged, and most of them were civilians who had fled.

Now it is a time of troubled times, and the Central Plains is even more prone to wars. If it is an ordinary family, it has the ability to protect itself, but it will be miserable for ordinary people. Basically, they are the ones who suffer.

As for the controller after winning the city, how can he care about the life and death of the common people.

They don't even have enough food for the soldiers, and it's just nonsense to hope that they will open a warehouse to donate food.

Of course, among the team, there was a mixture of civilians with relatively complete clothes.

Seeing Qin Yuan and his party of cavalry approaching, he quickly lowered his head.

Qin Yuan glanced at it, and then looked to the other side. At this time, several soldiers were sitting there, next to the conscription notice.

"This white flour steamed bun is delicious."

A soldier held up a steamed bun and shouted loudly.

"With some pickles, it's a delicacy in the world." Another soldier echoed.

"How can I eat this breakfast, steamed buns and porridge is the right way."

Holding steamed buns in one hand and a large bowl in the other, Feng Chengjiu walked to the porridge line next to him and asked someone to take a bowl of hot porridge. "It's different when I, the Patriarch of the Qin family, is the county magistrate. Not only has the food for our soldiers improved, but we also give you porridge every day."

After finishing speaking, Feng Chengjiu ate the white flour steamed bun under the envious eyes of everyone.

"The new order recruits soldiers. All benefits are doubled. Every day, you can eat enough rice, and you can eat one meal of meat every three days. One person is full, and the family has no worries."

Feng Chengjiu clapped his hands, moved a stool, stood on it, and shouted to the porridge team.

The conditions sound ordinary, but for refugees in today's world, being a soldier is probably the only way to survive.

The conscription order, after the county government sent someone to post a notice, had already spread throughout Mingwu City.

Many young and strong men of the right age have been waiting early.

Anyone who can have enough to eat now is willing to serve as a soldier. Being a soldier means fighting, and there is a risk of death in battle.

However, if you don't serve as a soldier, you may die faster.

In this troubled world, unarmed people don't even have the ability to protect themselves.

As soon as Feng Cheng said hello, many young and middle-aged people rushed forward, even children aged eleven or twelve, and old men in their 60s and [-]s.

"one by one!"

"Don't squeeze, don't squeeze, line up!"

"The captain only recruits elite soldiers, so don't come with that old man. I'm afraid you'll blackmail me, and that brat, go home and nurse."

Feng Chengjiu led the soldiers to register those who were willing to join the army one by one, and then they were taken aside for inspection. Only those who passed the inspection could be sent to the barracks.

"It seems that recruiting is not as difficult as imagined."

Qin Yuan looked at it for a long time and murmured.

"My lord, I don't know enough about the troubled times. These ordinary people have eaten this meal without a meal, and they are even in danger of being robbed by officers and soldiers. If they can become soldiers, at least they don't have to worry about starvation. As for life and death? Wait until tomorrow to think about it." .”

Bai Qi looked at all this indifferently, without any waves in his heart.

"What I'm saying is that if there is enough food, it may not be necessary to arm the entire city."

Qin Yuan smiled.

"Yes, but does my lord have that much food?" Bai Qi asked.

"of course."

Qin Yuan confidently said, looking to the other side, there was a notice for work-for-relief, and there were also many people lined up, mostly women and elderly people.

"Come on, let's go to the county government."

Along the way, Qin Yuan found that the city was well managed.

It seems that the Shen family has some skills in governance.

There are still many aborigines in the city who are setting up stalls to trade, and it seems that they have not been affected.

The war had not yet involved Mingwu City, so the people in the city lived very comfortably. Because of this, a lot of refugees and refugees were attracted.

Now there are battles in the north and south, but Mingwu City is in troubled times, one of the few cities that has not experienced war.

However, there are not many stable days left.

In the county yamen, the yamen servants around were extremely busy, and government orders were passed out from their hands.

At this time, Qin Yuan was listening to Shen Liwen's report.

For the few orders Qin Yuan said last night, they were properly arranged one by one.

This county magistrate is not incompetent, but has very strong professional ability. From the people who went to the market along the way, and the city's appearance, it can be seen that Shen Liwen managed Mingwu City in an orderly manner.

"The food in the treasury can last up to five days, and it will be exhausted after five days."

Shen Liwen said, seeing that Qin Yuan's face remained unchanged, he continued, "Every family has sent a lot of guards, and the number has reached more than 4000. Do you want to reduce some?"

"No, as many people as there are, don't you think there will be fewer cavalry of the Northern Qiang people?"

Qin Yuan tapped the table with his right hand. It seemed that each family had a lot of power. 3000 people really underestimated them.

"If the problem of food and grass is solved, I'm not afraid."

Shen Liwen said worriedly, "Several surrounding towns have sent people to report the news. It is estimated that 2 people will come to Mingwu City in the past few days. This is a big problem for food and accommodation. If it is not done well, it will easily lead to civil uprising. .”

"Don't worry about the food, leave everything to me."

Qin Yuan said calmly.

Shen Liwen mentioned the food problem again and again, so it goes without saying how worried he is.

Food is the most important thing for the people, whether it is a peaceful world or a troubled world, food is the most important thing.

At the same time, it can be seen that Shen Liwen is dedicated to his responsibilities, and strives to do everything well without neglecting at all.

"That's good, I believe the county magistrate can handle it well."

Shen Liwen said again. "In addition, there is a small town near the Qifeng Mountains called Tianfeng Town, which is rich in iron ore. It has been managed by the Qin family, and it is not easy for people in our yamen to get there."

(End of this chapter)