Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 168 The whole city panics and the cavalry is formed
Chapter 168 The whole city panics and the cavalry is formed
Chapter 168: Panic in the city, formation of cavalry
The destruction of Yunzhou did not immediately spread to other states, only the imperial court knew about it.
In an era when news is relatively unavailable, unless you keep an eye on it, there will be a long delay in the news.
Fang Yuan and others in Liaozhou also found nothing. They were developing Liaozhou in full swing and developing Liaozhou's infrastructure at a high speed.
In these days, Du He, Qin Huaiyu and others have escorted the grain from Langzhou back, and returned to Chang'an City with Changsun Chong and the others.
As for the person behind the Yellow River Dam, they only have clues and have not caught the murderer, but they assured Fang Yuan that they will not stop there.
In the same days, Fang Yuan also launched many policies to benefit the people, mainly caring for the refugees who moved into Liaozhou City.
One of them is the issue of housing. You can get a loan from a bank to buy a house in a community, and the interest rate is very low.
This is very convenient for refugees who are unable to cultivate land or are too lazy to cultivate land.
So when the policy was launched, the number of applicants was 3,000.
When the community was first designed, it was designed to accommodate about a thousand people.
There are only about 2,000 people in the two communities.
Applicants are instantly covered.
This makes the families who develop the community very excited.
Then ask Fang Yuan for land and prepare to develop the next community housing again.
However, Fang Yuan did not agree immediately and asked them to apply only after they completed the project.
Everything was going in the right direction, but soon Liaozhou received a battle report from Chang'an City.
For a time, officials in the governor's office were shocked. The news was far more shocking than the recent disaster relief.
"Zun Zhou, they won't come to our Liaozhou, right?"
Zhang San said with a trembling voice.
The news shocked him.
A cavalry force of about one thousand broke through Yunzhou and entered Hedong Road.
A thousand Eastern Turkic cavalry, this is more terrifying to the people of several states in Hedong than an absolute natural disaster.
"You spread the news to all the aristocratic families in the city, but warn them not to leak it out."
"Please use their connections to keep an eye on this cavalry. I want to know what this cavalry is doing!"
Fang Yuan was extremely shocked and said in a deep voice.
It's so terrifying. A thousand Eastern Turkic cavalry entered Hedong, and it was like entering an uninhabited land.
The troops of the two governor's offices in Hedong Road were mobilized to the battlefield. There was no force in Hedong that could stop such a terrifying cavalry.
If the imperial court does not send troops to resist them, it will be a hellish disaster for the entire Hedong Road, even more serious than the floods in Henan Road.
"Yes!"
Zhang San responded immediately.
After he left, Fang Yuan issued a ban on the governor's office.
The news is so shocking that if it spreads, it will make the people uneasy and cause turmoil.
There are too many newcomers in one city and four counties in Liaozhou now, and they cannot withstand the rush of this news.
Not long after, Du Miaoyan rushed over in a hurry.
"Fang Yuan, have you received the message?"
Du Miaoyan's face was filled with shock that could not be concealed.
"Received."
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.
His expression is also very solemn.
He was worried that the Eastern Turkic cavalry would attack Liaozhou.
The cavalry is too flexible and is the strongest unit in this era.
In addition, the Eastern Turks will not limit their territory because of food and grass, and there will be "two-legged sheep" wherever they kill.
"My father wants me to go back."
Du Miaoyan sighed.
Du Ruhui's letter urged her to leave.
Although Liaozhou is far away from Yunzhou, the Hedong Road is no longer safe.
"It should."
"You will set off soon!"
Fang Yuan nodded with deep understanding.
Zhao Zixuan’s mother and daughter also need to be sent away.
"No, I want to stay!"
Du Miaoyan shook her head and said firmly.
"Go back and leave the danger behind!"
Fang Yuan’s righteous way.
"I don't!"
"I want to stay with you!"
Du Miaoyan said firmly again.
His face was slightly red, but his tone and expression were firm.
"Thank you!"
Fang Yuan opened his mouth, but seeing Du Miaoyan's firm expression, he stopped trying to persuade her.
"Zun Zhou, there is a refugee asking to see you, saying that he has something important to see you."
At this time, a state official who was guarding the gate came and reported respectfully.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan looked at each other, thinking that the news might have been leaked.
Without hesitation, Fang Yuan asked the state officials to invite the people in.
Not long after, a middle-aged man with an elegant appearance came in.
Although he seems to be an ordinary person, Fang Yuan feels that he has a bookish spirit.
"The grassroots Xu Shihui [kuài], pays homage to the governor!"
Xu Shihui bowed respectfully to Fang Yuan.
"No gifts!"
"You have something important to ask me?"
Fang Yuan nodded and looked at Xu Shihui slightly nervously.
He was worried that Xu Shihui would know about the Eastern Turks' invasion.
If one refugee knows it, other people will soon know it too.
"It made the governor laugh."
"The common people have no choice but to find reasons to meet the state minister."
Xu Shihui said with a smile.
After entering the city for many days, he kept looking for opportunities to meet Fang Yuan.
But although the door of the Governor's Mansion is open, it does not mean that everyone can see Fang Yuan.
Today was the fifth time he came to see Fang Yuan, and finally a gatekeeper was willing to inform him once.
"Huh?"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly.
Look at Du Miaoyan on the side.
It turns out that I didn’t know about the Eastern Turks’ invasion of Hedong Road.
"The common people think they have some knowledge and want to work under the governor."
Xu Shihui tidied up his clothes and respectfully saluted Fang Yuan again.
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, wondering if Xu Shihui would recommend himself like this.
Xu Shihui said nothing and kept bending at ninety degrees to salute, motionless.
But in fact, Xu Shihui was very panicked and was not sure whether Fang Yuan was willing to give him a chance.
After all, I have no reputation, and I am embarrassed to speak out about the reputation of my ancestors. Plus, Liaozhou now has no shortage of talents.
"Since you think you have some knowledge, how about I test you?"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said.
Now that everyone has seen it, let’s give him a chance.
It just so happens that the Eastern Turks' thousand cavalry entered Hedong Road and they need to find someone to discuss, so just ask him.
"Please ask the governor to come up with a question!"
Xu Shihui immediately said loudly.
There was unconcealable excitement in his tone.
If you are willing to test yourself, you are willing to give yourself a chance.
A good governor, a really open-minded and good official, he has met the right person.
"Now the imperial court is at war with the Eastern Turks."
"If a thousand cavalry from the Eastern Turks attack Yunzhou and enter Hedong Road at this time, what do you think Liaozhou will do?"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuan in surprise, but said nothing.
I just didn't expect that Fang Yuan would test the other party on such an important and difficult matter.
"If such a thing really happens, it will definitely be a heavy blow to Hedong Road."
"And it is also a very terrible turmoil for us in Liaozhou."
"In addition to the common people, Liaozhou should form cavalry to counterattack at any time."
"Mobilize thousands more to defend the city."
Xu Shihui's expression suddenly became serious, and after thinking for a while he said in a deep voice.
"As you said, more people will know about the Eastern Turks' invasion of Hedong Road."
"Now there are more than 20,000 new people in Liaozhou. When the news spreads, everyone will panic. Liaozhou will be in chaos. Even before the Eastern Turk cavalry comes to kill them, Liaozhou will be in chaos."
Fang Yuan said with some disappointment.
It's not a talent, it's a pity, it's a waste of your time.
"No, no."
"The common people believe that spreading the news will be more conducive to the unity of Liaozhou!"
Xu Shihui shook his head and said firmly.
"What do you think?"
Fang Yuan asked with a slight frown.
Du Miaoyan on the side is also very curious.
"When the news spreads, people will definitely panic."
"But after panicking, they must want to get protection from the state and county!"
"Because they dare not leave the city, because those are cavalry, and because those beasts eat people!"
"If the prefectures and counties publicize well and form cavalry in advance to roam one city and four counties to show the strength of Liaozhou, the common people will think that Liaozhou will not be in chaos, and it will even make the new people and the old people more united!"
Xu Shihui said slowly.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan both looked thoughtful.
If we follow what Xu Shihui said, even if the news spreads to Liaozhou, there will be no chaos.
Not only will there be no chaos, but they will become more united, and even be able to withstand the Eastern Turks' thousands of cavalry.
"Xu Shihui, your analysis is good!"
"I now appoint you as the deputy commander during the war, responsible for coordinating propaganda and resisting the Thousand Cavalry of the East Turks!"
Fang Yuan made a quick decision and decided that Xu Shihui was a talented person.
It is a talent to be able to come up with a plan that is different from your own in such a short period of time and still feel it is feasible.
"Thank you, Lord Governor!"
Xu Shihui was immediately overjoyed and excitedly saluted Fang Yuan.
But halfway through the salute, his face suddenly changed, and he said in a trembling voice: "Master Governor, is it true that there are East Turkic cavalry entering Hedong Road?"
"Are you scared?"
Fang Yuan did not answer, but smiled.
"Don't be afraid!"
"This is an opportunity for grassroots people!"
Xu Shihui took a deep breath, shook his head, and said seriously.
This is his rare opportunity, a chance for him to show Fang Yuan.
Only when you have the opportunity to perform can people know your abilities and gain trust.
This is the opportunity God gave you!
"Go back and come up with a plan for me tomorrow!"
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice.
Time is running out, and no one knows whether or when the Eastern Turks will come.
We must make arrangements as early as possible and make preparations as soon as possible in order to avoid being trampled by the Eastern Turks.
"Well...can you arrange a place for the grassroots to live? The grassroots are a family of four."
Xu Shihui suddenly looked embarrassed and said.
After he and his family entered the city, they did not go to the factory to provide food and accommodation like others.
Instead, he took his wife and children to sleep on the streets, looking for an opportunity to meet Fang Yuan to see if Fang Yuan was willing to give him a chance.
"Then let's live in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion first."
"There are free meals in the backyard. Your monthly salary is tentatively set at thirty dollars and will be changed later depending on your performance."
Fang Yuan looked at Xu Shihui slightly surprised.
But seeing how embarrassed he looked, I didn’t ask in depth.
As long as you are truly talented, food, housing and monthly salary are not a problem.
"Thank you, Lord Governor!"
Xu Shihui saluted excitedly and thanked Fang Yuan.
Such treatment is rare to see Mingzhu!
"Don't be in a hurry to thank me."
"If you don't have real talent and learning in the later period, I will drive you away."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
"Don't worry, Lord Governor!"
"The grassroots people will definitely not let you down!"
Xu Shihui also smiled.
He could tell that Fang Yuan was joking with him.
Be dignified when you should be dignified, and joke when you can joke. Where can you find such a wise master?
"Go ahead and arrange for your wife and children to move in."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
"Yes!"
"Lord Governor, the common people suddenly have a guess."
"Thousands of Eastern Turks are riding into Hedong, and they are very likely to come to Liaozhou to kill us!"
Xu Shihui immediately responded.
But just as he was about to turn around and leave, he stayed.
"Why?"
Fang Yuan suddenly frowned and said.
The Eastern Turks' invasion of Hedong and their invasion of Liaozhou are two completely different concepts.
Liaozhou is a small country with a small city, so it is difficult to withstand the attack of the Eastern Turkic cavalry.
"Nearly 50,000 refugees gathered outside our Liaozhou city a few days ago."
"The East Turkic cavalry entered Hedong Road. They should have known the news and would not have missed such a good opportunity to massacre these unarmed refugees."
"Although we in Liaozhou have accepted this group of refugees now, the East Turkic cavalry may not know the news yet and may still come here to kill them."
Xu Shihui said with a solemn expression.
"You're right!"
Fang Yuan's heart felt a little heavier.
Xu Shihui’s guess is very possible.
Attacking a city will consume more or less time and manpower.
But if there are so many refugees at the gate of Liaozhou City, just trample them, why not?
And because of the time difference and information gap, it is very likely that the East Turkic cavalry will come here.
Thousands of cavalry...or the terrifying Eastern Turkic cavalry. Fang Yuan's heart instantly sank to the bottom.
"Please also ask the governor to form a cavalry immediately!"
Xu Shihui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
Then, he left and reunited with his wife and children.
"Fang Yuan, do you have any arrangements?"
Du Miaoyan said solemnly.
After Xu Shihui's analysis, she also felt that Liaozhou was likely to be raided by thousands of Eastern Turks.
"Find the Li siblings and ask them to urgently train the cavalry!"
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
When he captured the bandits last time, Li Danqiu mentioned that he wanted to train cavalry.
However, due to the limited number of war horses and considering that people would stare at them, there was no follow-up.
Now that Hedong Road is in trouble, the imperial court asked the states to pay attention to safety, defend themselves, and always contact Chang'an City.
At this time, no one dares to say anything when the cavalry is formed for self-defense.
"What do I need to do?"
Du Miaoyan asked again.
She wants to help Fang Yuan lighten his burden.
"Yes!"
"Horseshoes!"
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, then his eyes lit up.
He suddenly remembered that horses in this era did not have horseshoes.
A horse without horseshoes is not as powerful as the Eastern Turks on the battlefield.
And because there is no protection, the horse's hooves are easily injured, and it is easy to lose.
"What is a horseshoe?"
Du Miaoyan thought about it and didn't quite understand.
"In this way, I will draw a picture for you, and you go to the steel factory and order the craftsmen to build it overnight."
Fang Yuan said slightly excited.
Find drawings, draw and write, and tell Du Miaoyan its role.
"This, this is really a genius idea."
"Fang Yuan, your horseshoe can greatly improve the strength of the cavalry and will change the situation of the cavalry in the Tang Dynasty!"
Du Miaoyan has profound knowledge and was immediately shocked after listening to Fang Yuan's explanation.
Not only can it improve combat power, but it can also reduce the loss of war horses. Fang Yuan’s idea is really amazing.
"This matter is very important, so I leave it to you."
"You take all the eighty horses I have and shoe them, and I will continue to look for them."
Fang Yuan smiled and said solemnly.
Eighty horses is too few. We need to collect horses from other people in the city and try to make up a thousand horses.
"Okay!"
"I will also bring thirty horses from the Royal Merchant Company with me!"
Du Miaoyan said solemnly.
Leave immediately with Fang Yuan’s intention.
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and immediately asked for the Li Danqiu siblings.
"Really?"
"I want to be the commander-in-chief!"
After listening to this, Li Danqiu's eyes instantly lit up.
"Sister, are you not afraid at all?"
Li Siwen was speechless.
He just finished listening to Fang Yuan's story and was quite shocked.
But his sister was so excited that he was immediately speechless.
Thousands of East Turkic cavalry are cavalry, not infantry, and they are the East Turkic cavalry that all Tang soldiers are afraid of.
"What's there to be afraid of?"
"For alien invasion, everyone can punish them!"
"If you are afraid, go away quickly and don't tell anyone that he is my brother."
Li Danqiu snorted and said righteously.
Li Siwen, who only knew her deeply, knew that Li Danqiu just wanted to fight.
Because his father Li Ji did not allow them to go to the battlefield, Li Danqiu was obsessed with war.
"Then you start training the cavalry tomorrow!"
"Now I will provide you with more than a hundred horses and people first, and then I will provide you with some every day. You can train anywhere in the city. It is best to let more people know about it."
Although Fang Yuan also felt that what Li Danqiu said was false.
But this pair of siblings undoubtedly learned some of Li Ji's skills and knew how to train and lead troops.
The last time we wiped out the bandits, if they hadn't trained the state officials and security guards, they might not have been able to win so easily.
"I want to be the commander-in-chief!"
Li Danqiu stared at Fang Yuan and emphasized again.
"Okay, but you have to train the cavalry first!"
Fang Yuan thought for a while and did not refuse Li Danqiu's request.
Looking at one city and four counties in Liaozhou, there should be no one more capable of leading troops to fight without her.
"Don't worry!"
"I will create the strongest cavalry for you!"
Li Danqiu laughed proudly.
She pulled Li Siwen and strode towards the door.
The whole figure looks like a mighty commander.
Fang Yuan looked at her back and smiled, and soon his expression became solemn.
That night, Fang Yuan, who was rarely free, went to the steel plant in person to supervise the work with Du Miaoyan.
When I saw that the horseshoe fit the war horse completely, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
That night, most people in one city and four counties in Liaozhou slept soundly, but the aristocratic families who had received information were in panic.
If we didn't know where the Eastern Turkic cavalry were now, there might have been families who moved overnight and left Liaozhou and Hedong Road.
Early the next morning, Xu Shihui, who had already moved into the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, wrote a strategy and handed it to Fang Yuan.
After reading Xu Shihui's strategy, Fang Yuan's nervous heart relaxed a little again, and he felt that Xu Shihui was a talent.
"I will keep an eye on the movements of the Eastern Turkic Cavalry."
"Let Zhang San and Yang Sina purchase all the horses in one city and four counties."
"You contacted Li Danqiu and his brothers to train the cavalry in the place where you thought they would be strong."
Fang Yuan accepted the strategy and asked someone to bring it to Zhang San and others for viewing.
Time is very tight and we need to start planning immediately to avoid the Eastern Turkic cavalry from killing us.
"Yes!"
Xu Shihui’s bow should be.
Contact the Li Danqiu siblings immediately.
On that day, the people of Liaozhou City saw the mighty cavalry appearing in Liaozhou City.
The horses with horseshoes galloped on the cement road, making a loud clicking sound.
The people who were initially uneasy because of the sudden increase in refugees felt inexplicably relieved.
The same is true for the refugees who have moved in. They feel at peace and no longer worry about being bullied by the original residents.
When Fang Yuan heard this feedback, he felt relaxed again.
However, the good times did not last long. On the second day, terrible news came.
"Thousands of Eastern Turks rode into Yuzhou and destroyed two counties in Yuzhou. More than 3,000 people were massacred!"
"Thousands of Eastern Turks rode into Shuozhou and destroyed a county in Shuozhou. More than a thousand people were massacred!"
"Thousands of Eastern Turks rode into Hengzhou and destroyed the main city of Hengzhou. More than 4,000 people were massacred!"
Fang Yuan entrusted various families to keep this information secret and pass it on to everyone, but it was never exposed to the people of Liaozhou.
But on the third day, the news could no longer be concealed. People in Liaozhou knew about it, and people across the state fell into panic.
Everyone is terrified and wants to abandon the city and flee!