Chapter 0156 Ma Zhou sounded the alarm for Xue Wanshu
Among the states in Hebei Province, Li Yuanji's favorites were Cangzhou and Dizhou.
Because Cangzhou and Dizhou have a vast territory and are close to the coast. The Yellow River also flows into the Bohai Sea from Dizhou. Water transportation, land transportation, and sea transportation are all very convenient and easy to develop.
After experiencing many military disasters, the population became somewhat sparse.
However, after the family records of Youzhou soldiers are moved there, the population shortage of Cangzhou and Dizhou can be slightly made up.
Although there are only more than 10,000 soldiers in Youzhou, their family records should be between 30,000 and 40,000.
Thirty to forty thousand people are allocated to Cangzhou and Dizhou. Although it cannot make Cangzhou and Dizhou prosperous quickly, it can also make the main cities of Cangzhou and Dizhou more vibrant.
"Cangzhou and Dizhou?"
Xue Wanshu suddenly raised his head, and his expressionless expression finally changed.
The family records of soldiers from other places in the Qi Prince's Tongjun Palace were either placed in Chang'an City or in the State of Qi.
Why did the soldiers of Youzhou become Cangzhou and Dizhou?
Does Li Yuanji not trust them, or does he have other plans?
Li Yuanji saw the doubts in Xue Wanshu's heart and slowly explained: "The reason why I placed the family records of Youzhou soldiers in Cangzhou and Dizhou was also after careful consideration.
The family records of Youzhou soldiers have lived in Youzhou for a long time and have become accustomed to the water and soil of Youzhou.
If you rashly move them away from Youzhou, they will inevitably become acclimatized.
So I placed them in Cangzhou and Dizhou nearby.
Moreover, if the family records of Youzhou soldiers move long distances to Chang'an or my feudal country, they will inevitably suffer serious damage, so it is most appropriate to place them nearby."
During this period, the well-disciplined soldiers who traveled long distances would suffer some injuries, let alone the undisciplined civilians.
Li Yuanji's purpose was to place the family records of the officers and soldiers in the mansion in a proper place so that the soldiers could feel at ease, rather than to let the soldiers deliver their family records to the end. Naturally, he had to ignore the risks on the way to move and take the risks.
Act accordingly.
If the family records of Youzhou soldiers are not large, which makes them easy to control and move around, then there is nothing wrong with taking some risks and moving them to Chang'an or Qi.
However, there are thirty or forty thousand soldiers in Youzhou, and it is not convenient to control them or move them. If they have to be moved to Chang'an or Qi, at least thousands of soldiers must be sent to control them.
Considerable risks have to be taken.
The most important thing is that if the family records of Youzhou soldiers were moved to Chang'an or Qi, they would have to cross half of Hebei Province.
A military disaster had just occurred in Hebei Province, and many corpses were still exposed in the wilderness, which could easily cause plague.
If the family records of Youzhou soldiers were hit by the plague, the risks they would have to bear would become even greater.
After listening to what Li Yuanji said, Xue Wanshu understood that it was not that Li Yuanji couldn't trust them, but that he was thinking about the families of Youzhou soldiers, and he felt a lot more relaxed.
But Li Yuanji treated him differently. Even if the soldiers in Youzhou knew that Li Yuanji was thinking about their family, they might get upset.
"Your Highness, you have moved the family records of the soldiers from other places in your palace to Chang'an or Qi State, and moved the family records of the soldiers from Youzhou to Cangzhou and Dizhou.
Even if the soldiers of Youzhou know His Highness's good intentions, they will feel guilty."
Xue Wanshu said with a bitter face.
Li Yuanji glanced at Xue Wanshu and sighed: "If treated differently, the soldiers will definitely feel unhappy. I know this. But I don't have the final say in Chang'an, and the benefits I can get for the soldiers are very limited.
Although I have the final say in the Qi State, the territory of the Qi State is limited. After settling the first soldiers who joined my family, the remaining benefits will not be too much.
Cangzhou and Dizhou are different.
Cangzhou and Dizhou are vast and sparsely populated, so the benefits I can bring to the soldiers are countless."
Speaking of this, Li Yuanji paused for a moment, stared at Xue Wanshu and said meaningfully: "This includes land."
Xue Wanshu looked stern.
Li Yuanji's words were so straightforward. If he couldn't understand what Li Yuanji meant, his life would be in vain.
Li Yuanji said so much, but he can sum it up in just one sentence.
The family records of the Youzhou soldiers were moved to Chang'an. How much land they could be allocated was decided by the imperial court. The family records of the Youzhou soldiers were moved to Qi. How much land they could be allocated depended on what the people in front of them could give them.
How much is left? Li Yuanji has the final say on how much land can be distributed after the families of Youzhou soldiers are moved to Cangzhou and Dizhou.
Cangzhou and Dizhou are vast and sparsely populated. If the families of Youzhou soldiers are moved to Cangzhou or Dizhou, the land they can allocate will definitely be several times that of Chang'an and Qi.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Xue Wanshu stood up slowly and saluted Li Yuanji solemnly, "I understand. On behalf of all the soldiers in Youzhou, I would like to thank your highness for your love."
The soldiers from Youzhou have just joined the Qi Palace and have not yet made any achievements.
When Li Yuanji moved his family's records, he not only considered the risks that their family would bear during the migration, but also considered seeking certain benefits for them.
Li Yuanji really loved them.
Li Yuanji smiled calmly, "There's no need to say thank you. Just remember to make it clear to the soldiers and let them understand that I am not someone who favors one over another."
Xue Wanshu solemnly said: "I will make it clear to the soldiers so that they will remember His Highness's great kindness."
Li Yuanji nodded with satisfaction and asked Xue Wanshu to go down and handle the migration of the family records of the Youzhou soldiers.
Xue Wanshu came out of Li Yuanji's tent and bumped into Ma Zhou who was guarding the door.
Xue Wanshu looked at Ma Zhou with an apology on his face.
Ma Zhou should have guessed that Li Yi asked him to bring a message to Li Yuanji.
It actually doesn't matter whether Ma Zhouli leaves the tent or not.
The reason why he asked Li Yuanji to withdraw from Ma Zhou was mainly because he didn't want Ma Zhou to hear the flattering words he said on behalf of Li Yi, and was afraid that Ma Zhou would look down on him.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! He made Li Yuanji withdraw from Ma Zhou because of his selfish motives, so he felt a little sorry for Ma Zhou in his heart.
"Brother Wuwei, have you finished chatting with His Highness?"
Ma Zhou asked with a smile as if he didn't see the apology on Xue Wanshu's face.
Xue Wanshu nodded awkwardly.
Ma Zhou smiled again and said, "How about you talk to me?"
Xue Wanshu hesitated for a moment and nodded again.
Ma Zhou led Xue Wanshu to one side of the tent and said with a smile: "Brother Wuwei, since you have entered Prince Qi's Mansion, it would be better if you don't speak to Prince Yan in the future."
Xue Wanshu was stunned, frowned slightly and said, "What does King Bin mean by this?"
Ma Zhou asked with a smile: "Brother Wuwei, do you want to always be sandwiched between His Highness and King Yan?"
Xue Wanshu's expression changed slightly.
Ma Zhou continued: "Brother Wuwei helps King Yan take care of him once or twice, which is fine, but what if it takes a long time?"
Xue Wanshu's face turned ugly.
Ma Zhou asked himself and answered: "After a long time, how can His Highness still trust you and your brothers?"
Xue Wanshu understood what Ma Zhou meant. Ma Zhou wanted him to break up with Li Yi as soon as possible, so as not to be caught between Li Yuanji and Li Yi and lose Li Yuanji's trust.
Xue Wanshu said with a complicated expression: "I have followed Mr. Li since I was a child, and Mr. Li treated me well. For a moment, I was really..."
Xue Wanshu was a little unable to speak at the end.
He also wanted to make a break with Li Yi, but he couldn't make up his mind every time when the critical moment came.
But he also knew that if he didn't make a break with Li Yi, he would never gain Li Yuanji's trust.
Ma Zhou smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Wuwei, you are also a smart person. Why did you become so stupid at the critical moment? You have joined His Highness's command and there is no turning back.
If you don't prove your loyalty to His Highness as soon as possible, how can His Highness dare to reuse you?
King Yan may treat you well, but you are not irreplaceable in King Yan's heart, let alone hard to let go.
Otherwise, why would King Yan happily give your brothers to His Highness?"
Xue Wanshu's face suddenly became even uglier, and he felt a little sad for no reason.
Ma Zhou was right, Li Yi treated him well, but he was indeed not irreplaceable or hard to let go of in Li Yi's heart.
When Li Yi gifted their brothers to Li Yuanji, he did not hesitate at all.
He treated Li Yi like a brother and a father, and Li Yi treated him more like a servant.
If you say give it away, give it away.
Ma Zhou said again: "The King of Yan has clearly made a decision for you, so why are you in a dilemma?"
Xue Wanshu was stunned again and sighed in his heart.
That's right, Li Yi has already made a sacrifice for him.
Li Yi happily handed him over to Li Yuanji and told him to be loyal to Li Yuanji.
"Brother Wuwei, you should continue to cut off, otherwise you will be disturbed."
Ma Zhou’s thoughtful reminder.
Xue Wanshu opened his mouth and let out a long sigh, already making a decision in his heart.
But he did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he looked at Ma Zhou and said, "Prince Bin, why are you telling me this?"
Ma Zhou couldn't laugh or cry and said: "You brothers and I have known each other for a while, and we have a bit of friendship. You took good care of me on the way from Youzhou to Weizeguan. Naturally, I don't want to see you go astray.
I hope that you will gain His Highness's trust and importance as soon as possible, and that you can achieve great success like Su Tongjun and Xie Tongjun."
Xue Wanshu took a deep look at Ma Zhou and said with emotion: "How about we become close friends from now on?"
Ma Zhou could remind him at the critical moment and wish their brothers well, which meant that he was really thinking about their brothers.
He hopes to get closer to Ma Zhou.
Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "You can, but your three younger brothers can't."
Xue Wanshu looked at Ma Zhou in astonishment. Before Ma Zhou could explain, he already understood the meaning of Ma Zhou's words.
Ma Zhou did not want to have any contact with the generals in the army.
"You really are..."
Xue Wanshu sighed.
Ma Zhou was really very cautious.
Ma Zhou smiled bitterly and said nothing. He didn't want to be cautious, but he had suffered too many losses, and he couldn't do it even if he didn't want to be cautious.