Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"As for the rations and livelihood of these refugees, after receiving the 1000 taels of gold brought by the prince last time, there is basically no problem."

Chapter 242 We Don't Do Things Like Yicang

After hearing the general situation introduced by Zhang Yungu, Li Qiu nodded.

"Master Zhang, from now on, let's make a test area in Youzhou and Mozhou."

"Let the refugees in the villages and counties below reclaim the land and grow crops."

"These lands are all owned by the government. After the autumn harvest at the end of the year, the refugees will be the main ones, and their rations and surplus food will be guaranteed."

"The rest will be handed over to the authorities."

"Of course, the distance on this point is still relatively far away, and we will discuss it later."

"Tomorrow morning, Mr. Zhang, you will come with me to visit the thirteen prefectures including Youzhou."

"Filling in the gaps."

"As for General Luo Liang, from now on, we will prepare our troops for a rainy day."

"Don't worry about the construction of Youzhou City, our first priority now is to rebuild the Youzhou Army!"

"Thousands of idle horses should be brought back as soon as possible, and the cavalry training should be stepped up."

After Li Qiu finished speaking, Luo Liang and other generals took orders.

After the situation here was settled, Li Qiu finally returned to his own compound.

At this time, Luo Kexin had finished bathing and changing clothes, and changed the hot water in the bathtub.

The maids and servants have also been rejected by her.

After seeing Li Qiu's return, Luo Kexin thoughtfully helped Li Qiu take off his coat.

"The water is ready, take a bath, and then freshen up."

Li Qiu nodded at his wife's tenderness.

Then he opened his arms and asked Luo Kexin to take off the clothes on his body.

Although the two of them have been married for some time, there are countless times of madness and fierce battles during that period.

But at this moment, after seeing Li Qiu's high spirits, Luo Kexin still blushed a little.

From Chang'an to Youzhou, the journey took more than ten days, and under the difficult conditions, the two of them had no chance to make out.

Next, soak comfortably in the bathtub, and then look at Luo Kexin who is serving her carefully, her hair is wet.

Can't take it anymore.

Then, amidst Luo Kexin's exclamation and begging for mercy, he finally managed to pull Luo Kexin in.

The ensuing battle of the fusion of water and water can only be understood but cannot be described in words.

……

Early the next morning, when the sky was about to light up, Li Qiu had already gotten up.

Knowing that he was going to take people to the fiefdoms of the thirteen states to check one by one, Luo Kexin, who would not return until at least half a month later, changed clothes with him reluctantly.

Prepare the supplies and clothes needed for the trip.

"Husband, how about I go with you?"

Li Qiu caressed her face lovingly and shook his head.

"You have to stay here and take care of Grandpa with Sun Simiao."

"At the same time, regarding Luo Liang's troop training and the rapid rebuilding of the Youzhou Army, you have to personally command it."

"What you need to do here is equally important, no less than mine."

After reading "The Mirror of the Six Armies" written by Li Jing, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin's military skills and abilities have improved rapidly.

Especially Luo Kexin, who studied and studied more attentively, and made faster progress.

At this time, let her command and rebuild the Youzhou Army, it must be handy and get twice the result with half the effort.

Afterwards, Li Qiu, Zhang Yungu and a group of people officially set off and took the lead in patrolling and inspecting the territory of Youzhou.

"My lord, a long time ago, the government issued a decree on the establishment of Yicang."

"However, you are also aware of the situation in our Youzhou."

"Most of the surplus food in the households of the common people was distributed to the refugees."

"It's quite difficult for the people here to survive until spring and summer. Where do they get the food to hand over to the charity warehouse?"

"So, I will temporarily suppress this decree here, and wait for you, the prince, to make a decision."

Although Li Qiu has now been deposed from the king of Changze County to the Duke of Yue, sometimes Zhang Yungu is also obedient.

If it was in the city of Chang'an, this must be a serious crime. Maybe the walls have ears, and the censors will listen to it and play you a book.

But in this territory of Youzhou, as long as you don't rebel and proclaim yourself emperor, no one will care about you.

After listening to Zhang Yungu's words, Li Qiu nodded thoughtfully.

"Master Zhang, I think you did a good job."

"We will not do this kind of irresponsible measures to increase taxes on the people and transfer the official financial pressure of the imperial court!"

"At least in my fiefdom of Li Qiu, I will never do such spineless things."

Afterwards, Li Qiu and his team inspected the landscape of Youzhou, the living conditions of the people and refugees.

As soon as Li Qiu and Zhang Yungu arrived, the people and refugees from all villages and counties warmly welcomed them into their homes.

At the same time, take out the best food and game at home to honor Lord Li Qiu and Master Zhang Qingtian.

But Li Qiu and Zhang Yungu flatly rejected it.

They came down this time to take a look and care about the real situation and livelihood of the people.

But the more they behaved like this, the redder the eyes of these people became, and they left in a hurry without even drinking their saliva.

After patrolling the borders of Youzhou, Li Qiu didn't find the right piece of land he wanted.

Afterwards, the group of them arrived in Yizhou again.

At this time, Song You, the governor of Yizhou who had heard the news a long time ago, also brought people here to welcome him.

After being courteous, Li Qiu did not accept Song You's invitation and went to the city for a banquet.

Instead, seize the time and continue to patrol the border of Yizhou.

Before, when Zhang Yungu went north, Li Qiu had elected him to be the governor of Youzhou, and asked him to assist in managing the government affairs of the thirteen prefectures.

However, when Li Qiu was away, Zhang Yungu was only active in the border of Youzhou.

He is the governor of Youzhou, and Song You is the governor of Yizhou, so he has no jurisdictional relationship in name.

There are also rules in the officialdom.

As for the assistance and management arranged by Li Qiu, it is even more numerous.

Officials of their level must be appointed and reviewed by the Ministry of Officials.

But this time when Li Qiu came, the situation became different.

He is the governor of Youzhou personally appointed by the emperor to supervise the military and political affairs of the thirteen states.

These people must obey Li Qiu's orders.

In addition, these thirteen prefectures were originally Li Qiu's own fiefdoms, and this management was even more legitimate.

Chapter 243 Openly resisting the decree and canceling the warehouse

Mr. Song, do you have any major problems that cannot be solved in Yizhou? "

Hearing that Li Qiu took the initiative to ask, Song You, governor of Yizhou, immediately looked happy.

"Back to the governor, if you want to talk about this troublesome thing that is not easy to solve, there is really one thing."

"My lord, you also understand the situation on our Yizhou side."

"I just suffered from the Turkic war, and according to your previous order, I placed nearly [-] households of refugees."

"Now the imperial court has issued an edict to establish a Yicang."

"Our warehouse has been established with great ease, but there is no food to collect at all!"

"The governor of Xiaozhou in Xiaguan District, from a fifth-rank official, does not have the confidence of Master Zhang Yungu."

"So so far, the grain collected in our Yizhou Yicang is less than one-tenth of the imperial court's requirement."

"This……"

After hearing his words, Li Qiu frowned slightly, "Come on, take us to Yicang to have a look."

Later, Song You and other Yizhou officials led Li Qiu and others to the Yicang.

Sure enough, there was only one storehouse of food collected inside, not a lot.

"Governor, I will tell you the truth."

"It's just this amount of grain that was collected by the lower officials with great effort."

"It's really difficult for the people of Yizhou!"

"It's only a few months away from the period of the big exam stipulated by the imperial court."

"When the time comes, once the people from the imperial court come down, please ask your lord to give us some good words..."

Hearing his words, Li Qiu couldn't help but snort coldly.

"Hmph, righteous warehouse?! Grain collection?!"

"Pass down my government order, Youzhou, Yizhou, Mozhou, Yingzhou, Cangzhou, Dizhou, Guizhou, Jizhou, Tanzhou, Pingzhou and other states."

"As long as all the prefectures and counties under my supervision are in my fief, all free warehouses will be cancelled."

"The righteous warehouse that has been established can be used as an official warehouse."

"The grain that has been collected will be distributed back to the people intact according to the collection records."

"Anyone who finds out to make a profit from it, who is greedy for ink, will be killed without mercy!"

Hearing Li Qiu's decree, the officials present changed color extremely.

"My lord! The governor!"

"The act of establishing a warehouse is a decree personally issued by the imperial court!"

"Our side openly opposes and cancels the righteous warehouse, that is a serious crime against the decree!"

"This is going to be decapitated!"

Li Qiu looked calm and looked at them very calmly.

"Our land of thirteen states has a sparse population and low crop yields."

"It also suffered from the Turkic war."

"It's hard for the common people to survive, so where can we get food to be collected from the charity warehouse?"

"In this matter, I will make the decision for you, and I will also bear the reprimand from the court for you."

"You parents and officials only need to do one thing, and that is to return the collected grain back in full."

"Don't take bribes and bend the law, let the common people feel cold!"

After hearing Li Qiu's words, Song You and other officials became emotional and saluted Li Qiu deeply.

"Please don't worry, adults!"

"Even if I wait day and night, I will never let that kind of bullying the people and embezzling the people's rations happen!"

"I and other officials, also on behalf of the people of all the states and counties, thank you sir!"

During the tour of Yizhou's borders, Li Qiu finally found an ideal place to grow corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes.

There are few people here, and it is a fertile black land. The climate, temperature, and humidity are all more suitable than the border of Youzhou.