Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 22 Liu Qi's Calculation

Liu Qi has been worrying about the refugees for the past few days, and the spring planting is about to happen. There are more and more refugees, which will definitely affect the people who go out to work in the city.

Once there are too many hungry people, looting and riots are likely to occur. The guards who came from Qingzhou a few days ago said that the hungry people there robbed all the seeds of the people, and everyone was scared to go out to farm.

Bai Ri discussed with Lu Xiong, Juncheng and others about driving out the refugees, but Lu Xiong refused, thinking that the people are innocent and should be properly resettled.

Just when he was hesitating, Liu He came to the door, and Liu Qi ordered someone to take him to the study. When the two met, he thought that Liu He was here to ask about the county magistrate, but he didn't expect that Liu He would say that he would arrange for him as soon as he opened his mouth. refugee thing.

Liu Qi was taken aback, not expecting that Liu He would care about the suffering of the people, so he speculated that he might be trying to gain fame. If he could open a porridge factory to help the people, spreading the word would be of great benefit to Liu He's reputation.

He was arguing with Lu Xiong, and at this time, he just borrowed the donkey from the slope and sold Liu He a favor. In the future, he will be promoted because of this matter, and naturally he will not forget his full support.

Liu Qizheng was worried that no one would go to work, so Liu He took the initiative to invite Ying. The two hit it off and decided to open a warehouse to release grain, and the county government storehouse was handed over to Liu He.

Later, Liu He suggested mobilizing wealthy households in counties and counties to help the victims. Whether they voluntarily opened porridge factories or contributed money and efforts, they could reduce the pressure on the government. If only the government should undertake disaster relief, the money and food might not last long.

Liu Qi shook his head this time, and sighed, "My lord, I don't know. These aristocratic families only care about their own interests, so why do they care about the lives of the people? There have been constant famines and rising food prices in the past few years, and they won't take care of their own family. The grain is given away for free."

Liu Heyan said: "Of course we won't force this matter, but the government should also issue an official document first to show that the government has a heart for the people. Even if their families are selfish, they will show something. Is it better than nothing?"

Liu Qi secretly laughed in his heart, after all, he was a brat, or he was too young, how could he know how thick-skinned and selfish those people were?Moreover, each family has a background, and some people don't even think of themselves as a small sheriff, so how can they listen to his call?

Liu He saw Liu Qi's beard pondering, so he knew his worries. He clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty can first issue the official document, and first publicize the matter in the whole county to show that you are painstaking in saving the people. The government office is going to the banquet, and the subordinates come down to let them express their views."

This is not a difficult task, Liu Qi agreed, since Liu He is determined to get ahead, let him hit a wall, let him understand that people are complicated and the world is dangerous.

The banquet is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, and the relief of the victims will be decided first. Liu Qi asked Liu He to keep one-third of the grain in the warehouse for backup.

In addition, five officials and one hundred elite soldiers were sent to help Liu He. It was indeed a good idea to recruit troops from the refugees. Because Gongsun Zan took away five hundred cavalry, he gave Liu He the right to recruit eight hundred troops.

After Liu He left, the county magistrate stood aside and said doubtfully: "Liu Bingcao has never done political affairs and is idle. He may not be able to take on such a big responsibility."

Liu Qi said with a smile: "That's all right. I think Mr. Liu just wants to gain a reputation for loving the people and benevolence. After a few days, he will retreat when he knows the difficulties. So why not betray him?"

Jun Cheng frowned and said: "But there may be thousands of refugees outside the city. These unscrupulous people are greedy. Once they put porridge, they will be like maggots on the tarsus bone. If they give up halfway, it may trigger a civil uprising. It's not good to be self-defeating!"

Liu Qi Fuxu sneered and said: "I intended to disperse these unruly people, but Captain Lu insisted on refusing to do so. When the unreasonable people make trouble, just use the riot as an excuse to send troops to suppress it, and then we can take the opportunity to wipe out the internal refugees in one fell swoop."

"Fu Jun's clever plan!" Jun Cheng suddenly realized that Liu Qi was a clever plan that killed two birds with one stone.

Not only did he sell Liu He's favor, but he also had a reason to send troops. Once the unscrupulous people gathered to make trouble, Lu Xiong would have to send troops, and then he would be completely driven out of the country on the grounds of being a refugee.

"Haha, I'm just following the trend!" Liu Qi smiled deeply and said, "The documents recommending Liu Bingcao as the magistrate of Zhuo County have been sent out. We can take this opportunity to test his ability."

Jun Cheng nodded slightly, then frowned and asked: "Your Majesty promised to issue an official document tomorrow, and he also hosted a banquet for the aristocratic families in the city. If this matter is publicized, if you give up halfway, wouldn't you be laughed at?"

Liu Qi didn't take it seriously, Nian Xu smiled and said, "Liu He is responsible for this matter, and he has to deal with it. I want Liu He to understand a truth: not everyone will buy into his old man Liu Yu's account."

"Your Majesty is brilliant!" Jun Cheng suddenly realized that this was what Liu Qi did on purpose.

When Liu He gets frustrated, he will understand that Liu Yu's brand does not work everywhere. With this comparison, he will naturally appreciate Liu Qi's support and kindness to him even more.

"Nothing is taken for granted!" Liu Qifu sighed, and said slowly: "Just remember, if you report the matter of relief to refugees afterwards, if you want to push the responsibility to these big accounts, just say that the government treasury granary When they run out, they stand by and watch, resulting in a lack of food supply, which caused a civil uprising and asked for an order to punish them."

"Obey!" Jun Cheng was shocked, he didn't expect Liu Qi to have such a move.

From the beginning to the end of this matter, it was Liu Qi who benefited the most. With only Liu and a young boy, he made a great contribution quietly. Even if he couldn't be promoted, he would get a lot of benefits from cleaning up these wealthy families in the future.

Liu He returned to his residence and informed Guan Yu and Zhao Yun about the opening of the porridge factory tomorrow. Except for the patrolling soldiers in the county government barracks, all other soldiers were taken out of the city to maintain order.

When Guan Yu heard that Liu He was going to host the banquet, he frowned and said, "The powerful families are always greedy and selfish. It is not easy not to oppress the people. If you ask them to save the people, it will be difficult."

"It's not important," Liu He said with a smile, waving his hands: "These guys who eat people and don't spit out their bones will never cry when they see the coffin. conditions!"

Guan Yu was puzzled and said, "How could they beg for your son instead?"

"It's hard to say now, we'll see the situation after we open the porridge factory," Liu He said with a faint smile to Guan Yu: "The refugees are indeed pitiful, but there must be cunning people among them, especially in the past few days. If you don’t obey the manager, all will be expelled, and you will be killed as an example, and you must not be merciful!”

Guan Yu's eyes were slightly gloomy, he had the most experience in dealing with troublesome people, he clasped his fists and said, "Young master, don't worry!"

As for the matter of going to the banquet, Liu He didn't take it seriously. He knew that such an approach would have little effect, and maybe no one would respond, but this was not his main purpose.

Liu He is fighting for opportunities for himself. As long as the government is down, Zhang Fei can recruit talents in a legitimate way. Now it is not possible to recruit troops openly. It would be even better if a few talents can be selected from refugees and heroes.

(End of this chapter)