Royal road

Liang Feng suppressed his smile and sighed softly: "Naturally, I am worried about the safety of Liang Manor and Gaodu. The two places are only half a day away, so it can be said that they are close to each other. What should we do if we encounter such a thing again? Although we were lucky this time, but The Liang Mansion has also lost a lot of people, and if it happens again, I'm afraid I won't be able to help Gaodu either."

Hearing this, Guo Jiao couldn't help coughing dryly: "The Marquis of Liang has really worked hard this time. It's just that the walls of the capital are low and the population is withered. The officials really don't know what to do..."

"That's why I came here to meet Ming Gong." Liang Feng said solemnly, "The rebellious soldiers crossed the border and destroyed many villages. Leaving aside the displaced people, those lands have been emptied for no reason. Now Luoyang is in chaos, It’s better to open up Taixing, gather some refugees from Sizhou, and enrich the village. At that time, whether it’s rebuilding the city wall or reclaiming the fields, won’t you have something to rely on?”

"What? But, Gaodu is barren and really unable to accommodate refugees!" Guo Jiao was completely surprised that Liang Feng was talking about this.He just turned a blind eye to the rich and powerful families who took in some refugees, but let the county government take in the refugees by itself, where did he get the money!

"Actually, it doesn't cost too much to accommodate refugees. In winter, they can plow the land, repair the city walls, and wait for the spring to cultivate. After a few months, I am afraid that not only will they be self-sufficient, but they can also pay taxes and food. Isn't it a good government?" Liang Feng continued to persuade.

"This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate." Although it sounded very touching, Guo Jiao shook his head bitterly, considering that he was the old man of the county government.Gathering the refugees is too costly, even if the old man is wiped out, he can't afford to support so many people!

"Then what if we can get some food and grass from the army? Now Xiaowei Wu's subordinates are short of hundreds of mouths to eat, how about using these military salaries to gather refugees?" Liang Feng changed the subject and threw the question to Wu Ling.

Not to mention Guo Jiao, even Wu Ling was taken aback: "How can the military pay be so light!"

"However, if there are no soldiers, how are we going to wipe out the [-] rebels?" Liang Feng asked rhetorically.

"This..." Wu Ling was immediately speechless.That's right, he said he lost 200 people, and then led the remaining [-] people to kill the rebels?Even a fool can hear the problem!If you want to get this achievement, you really can't report the actual casualties.

But Liang Feng, this boy, now pays attention to the concealed salary.No matter how thick-skinned Wu Ling was, he didn't dare to swallow this piece of meat in front of Liang Feng.Not to mention that he is a serious Tinghou, even if he doesn't have this status, the private soldiers in the house can wipe out the Huns' rebellious soldiers. What kind of combat power is this?Facing such a strong dragon, if he tried to use any tricks, he might not get good results.

However, it is not without problems to hide the payment.Wu Ling hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Now that the New Year is approaching, General Ningbei is stranded in Luoyang again, and the higher-ups will not send people to investigate. If General Ningbei returns in the future, I will never be short of manpower. How can I explain it?"

How could Liang Feng not understand the meaning of these words.He smiled: "So it is a good deal to use the military salary to support the refugees. If you need to employ people, you can recruit the refugees to the captain's command."

Wu Ling still hesitated: "It's not appropriate...and not all the refugees are willing to come to Bingzhou."

He is guarding the gate, so he naturally knows where the refugees are going.In the past two years, there has been severe drought in Bingzhou, and there are mostly Hu people.Even if they go into exile, they may not be willing to come here, but more people go to Youzhou and Qingzhou.

Liang Feng said: "The people are only afraid of military disasters and epidemics. I dare not speak of military disasters, but I have some confidence in dealing with disasters. When the time comes, let the county government send some people to my house to learn how to make carts and study medical skills The people can live in peace, so naturally they would like to stay in Gaodu.”

It was only then that Wu Ling remembered that the handsome young man in front of him also had the title of "Buddha Son".Not to mention, if the epidemic can really be controlled, there are probably many refugees who are willing to live in Gaodu!

"Duke Ming has a kind heart, gathered refugees to build cities, and reclaimed wasteland. The captain was sympathetic to the village, and sent soldiers to help the people cultivate and restore production. Even if you put it in the mouth of an admonisher, you can't make a mistake. In this way, the herdsmen of Minggong are good, and the school captain Isn't everyone happy that Wei Shoutu has made meritorious service?" Liang Feng concluded with a smile.

Hearing this, both Guo Jiao and Wu Ling couldn't help but feel moved.This idea seems feasible!Anyway, Luoyang is in chaos now, and few people in the counties and counties below intervene.It's not impossible to get hundreds of refugees to steal their posts.Guo Jiao is just from a poor family, and Wu Ling is a school lieutenant who came from ordinary people, and his promotion is already slim.If this time, according to what Liang Feng said, we should rectify the prefectures and counties, and earn military fame, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?

What's more, how can there be a county magistrate who doesn't rely on the power of the gentry?This Liang Zixi has a high reputation, and the private soldiers of the Liang family are brave and good at fighting. He is indeed a thigh that can be hugged!Wouldn't it be hypocritical for someone to pass over such a grandiose-sounding step, and push it again and again?

The two looked at each other, with a plan in mind.Wu Ling laughed and said, "Everyone says that Marquis Liang has a good heart, like a bodhisattva, I'm an official today and I'll know what I said is true!"

Guo Jiao coughed lightly: "Then what should we do with the loss of the Liang Mansion?"

After talking for a long time, it was for the benefit of both of them. The Liang family spent so much effort to suppress the bandits, maybe it was just for their marriage, right?

Liang Feng smiled: "When the pass is opened, I don't know how many refugees will come. If there is no capacity to accommodate them, the Liang Mansion can help."

This is an important person, and it is very likely that Ren Liang's mansion is picking out refugees.But the idea is someone else's, so it's not an exaggeration to share some dividends.Guo Jiao still understood this truth, and nodded quickly: "The next official will naturally rely on Marquis Liang."

"It just so happens that there are a few villages around the Liang Mansion. The land is vast and sparsely populated, and there are no small populations. If the Liang Mansion helps to collect the refugees, I'm afraid they can only be resettled here." Liang Feng continued with a smile.

This is an important land, and in name it is used to accommodate refugees, but in fact it is not known how many people have been crammed into the fortress, so it may not be easy to collect taxes.Guo Jiao hesitated for a moment, and then said, "The Marquis Liang suffered heavy losses in suppressing the bandits this time. The wasteland with few people can be planted by the refugees, and it can be regarded as a reward for Marquis Liang's kindness."

"And after this great war, the mansion also exterminated some horses. It's a pity that there is no pasture in winter, and I'm afraid they won't be able to feed them. It would be a pity to kill them. I wonder if we can use horses to exchange for some pasture." Liang Feng said with a smile on his face. He looked at Wu Ling.

Wu Ling gritted his teeth: "The lower officials also have some connections in the army. In a land like Qingzhou, dozens of horses can be exchanged for thousands of catties of hay. If the Marquis of Liang needs fodder, he can give the horses to the lower officials. "

"Ah, that can solve the urgent need." Liang Feng stroked his hands, "In this way, there will be Captain Lao."

"The matter of the rebellious soldiers..." Wu Ling really didn't know what to say, so he asked vaguely.

"Lieutenant Wu led his troops to clear up the rebellious soldiers, and the Liang family only assisted one or two from the side. The captain was brave and injured for defending the city. He should have received all the credit." Having got what he wanted, Liang Feng didn't need it. Compete with Wu Ling.What's more, if two hundred pieces killed four hundred rebellious soldiers, it would not make people marvel at the might of the Liang family's troops, but would only arouse doubts.He really has no interest in doing this kind of early bird.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so generous, Wu Ling couldn't help but smile: "Lianghou Renyi! Just leave the small matter of pasture to the next official!"

Guo Jiao couldn't help stroking his beard and said with a smile: "Lieutenant Wu has made great achievements this time, and he must report it quickly, lest the Huns send troops to go in vain."

This is so funny, Wu Ling laughed loudly: "It's also thanks to the county lord, Liang Hou, who is helping each other. Lips and teeth depend on each other, so it should be like this!"

In a few words, the issue of benefit distribution was finalized.Both Guo Jiao and Wu Ling felt that they had taken advantage of it, so they were naturally more humble to Liang Feng.Guo Jiao still wanted to keep the two of them for dinner, but Wu Ling was in a hurry to cut off the head, and there were a lot of things going on in Liang Feng's house, so he politely declined.Before leaving, Liang Feng also asked Guo Jiao for two medical workers with good medical skills, and brought them back to treat the injured.Guo Jiao naturally obeyed.

After dealing with everything, Liang Feng got into the bullock cart and headed back home.

Riding on the horse, endured and endured, Yiyan finally couldn't help asking: "My lord, why do you want to give the credit to that captain?"

Acting as a sentinel outside the door, Yiyan did not miss the conversation between the three of them.He fought the battle himself, but he had to give up the power to a piece of trash, which made him a little aggrieved.

Liang Feng was sitting by the window at the moment to breathe. Hearing this, he couldn't help but chuckled: "A tree is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. Now our foundation is not solid, so there is no need to be strong in this matter. Some people have land, Wouldn't it be better to have the entire Gao as a reliance?"

This is also Liang Feng's plan.If the Liang Mansion keeps taking in refugees and creating a series, no matter how concealed it is, it will inevitably attract the attention of others.But if there is a county magistrate who takes the lead in accepting the poor, then the halo will fall on Guo Jiao, blurring his figure.How many people will really care about people's livelihood?I'm afraid it's pitiful.With Guo Jiao and Wu Ling standing in front of him, no one would pay attention to his little tricks.

As for the refugees, no matter whether they go to rescue themselves or Guo Jiao and the others, as long as there are people to rescue them and have something to eat, these poor people will not make trouble.And a large population is also the key to developing the economy and expanding the trilogy.When the time comes to exert some influence on the newly attached refugees, I am afraid that many people will also be eager to serve the Liang family.

The title of Buddha is not given for nothing.

In this way, Gaodu and Liangfu were stabilized without any cost.At the same time, "dividing spoils" is also an invincible interpersonal relationship. Guo Jiao and Wu Ling are considered to be in their own big boat.Although the abilities of these two people are mediocre, they still have a bit of heart to defend the land and love the people, otherwise they would not stick to Gaodu.With such an alliance, it is more worry-free than those tyrants and nobles.

But it's all about the distribution of benefits, so it's natural to have a win-win situation in order for everyone to work together.Liang Feng understood this common sense.

"By the way, remember to ask someone to drag back all the dead horses in the valley. The horses are all good things, so you can't take advantage of that kid Wu Ling." Suddenly thinking of this matter, Liang Feng hurriedly ordered.

Seeing the lord's rarely relaxed expression, the remaining depression in Yiyan's heart also disappeared, he lightly clamped the horse's belly, and went down to make arrangements.

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Although he had been prepared for a long time, when he saw the corpses in front of him, Wu Ling almost choked and couldn't breathe.Was this an ambush by chance?It was clearly a face-to-face field battle, and four or five hundred Hun rebels were wiped out!

Although he didn't know how the battle was fought, all 800 of his subordinates were beaten helplessly. How many troops could the Liang Mansion have?How strong must it be to win this big victory? !

Fortunately, he didn't confront Liang Feng.What else could Wu Ling think of at this moment?To get so many military exploits with that little military salary, Liang Zixi is definitely making an exception.Such a thigh is really not worth hugging, as long as he stays in Taixing, I'm afraid he can't do without the care of the Liang family.But it is also a good thing to have such a powerful neighbor.I know my own affairs best, and he will be sent to such a remote pass, and he has no contacts to rely on.Now that there is a "Buddha son" to take care of it, it may be possible to climb up again.

It seems that the matter of selling horses has to be refreshed.Thinking secretly in his heart, Wu Lingdui smiled and asked the soldiers of the Liang family standing beside him, "Who is the leader of the thief?"

"I don't know, just pick one and use it. I don't know this, is the captain satisfied?" the man asked.

"Satisfied and satisfied!" Wu Ling dared to say anything, and hurriedly replied.

"That's good. Let's start loading the car." The soldier turned his head and told the people around him.

"Ah, there aren't many of these people, so we can just come." Wu Ling hurriedly gave in.

"The lieutenant misunderstood. We are here to move the dead horses. Naturally, these corpses belong to the lieutenant, but the Liang Mansion has to take the horses away." The soldier replied solemnly.

Wu Ling: "..."

Don't you even spare a dead horse? !He slandered in his heart, but it was really hard to say this, so he could only chuckle: "It should be, it's all good meat, it's not good to waste it."

Seeing a dozen family soldiers busy loading the dead horse into the cart.Only then did Wu Ling send someone to cut off the head, bury the body, and return to Gaodu.After discussing with Guo Jiao for a long time, a letter of victory was finally finalized, and handed over along with the four or five hundred heads.