The cold wind blew from outside the city into the city. The thatched houses could not withstand the severe cold, and the streets were covered with wind.
The common people who were wrapped in a few feet of linen had no choice but to go out to collect straw, mend the roof, or buy charcoal or coal to add warmth to their families.
The streets are very clean, and there is not a single beggar left. They have been arranged to be buried underground.
The past year of war has made the already barren Yunyang even worse.
The busiest thing is still the grain store.
Henan and Huguang areas were all occupied by bandits. There was very little food in circulation, and the people suffered from hunger and cold.
Suddenly, outside Yun County City, a group of horse-drawn carriages slowly approached.
"The food is coming, the food is coming, the food from Hanzhong is coming!"
In an instant, the city gate was packed to the brim, and people stared at the carriage and the bags of food with bright eyes.
Food like gold slowly entered the treasury.
Immediately, major grain stores were immediately filled with grain, and people couldn't wait to buy it at any cost.
In the city of Yun County, two burly men, wearing fur coats, were watching all this with great interest.
Prime Minister Huiden had scars on his face and a fierce expression. He said solemnly: "The food from Hanzhong has arrived. I can finally sleep peacefully."
Wang Guangen, who was on the side, touched his bald head under his felt hat and said easily: "Ten thousand stones of grain is really courageous."
"There is food in Hanzhong, but we can't compete with it."
Prime Minister Huiden said in a loud voice, but his eyes lingered on the food and never looked back.
Both of them were former bandits, and now they have returned to the imperial court. Their desire for food still continues.
Therefore, rules are not constraints to them. Landlords, gentry, and wealthy merchants will not end well if they do not hand over food.
Originally, according to their estimation, the food could only be left for the army, forcing the people to starve to death, but with the food sent from Hanzhong, things took a turn for the better.
There is never any harm in having more food.
"It was a great skill to defeat 30,000 people and injure Ma Ke."
Prime Minister Hui Deng shook his head and sighed.
"So, you are going to Hanzhong?"
Wang Guangen raised his head and asked.
"They all gave me meeting gifts and discussed beating Zhang Xianzhong. It wouldn't be appropriate for me not to go."
Prime Minister Huiden said in a deep voice, his eyes moved, and he laughed.
"Zuo Liangyu asked you to lead the troops south to defeat Zhang Xianzhong!"
"Not urgent."
Hui Dengxiang grinned and said casually: "Zuo Liangyu is more like a bandit than us. He only orders people around, but there is not much benefit."
"Now, it's different. This guy in Hanzhong is willing to spend money, so what if I listen to him?"
"Furthermore, although Zhu Yixi is young, he is our fellow villager. Qingjian is not far from Xi'an and is much better than that guy from Shandong."
Wang Guangen touched his bald head and suddenly realized: "No wonder you are so generous. It turns out we are from Shaanxi."
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Zhu Yixi's marriage to Sun Mansion had a greater impact than he imagined.
The wedding is held regularly on the eighth day of the second lunar month in the seventeenth year of Chongzhen.
This also gives everyone in the world time to react.
Thus, throughout December, Zhu Yixi witnessed Sun Chuan's influence with her own eyes.
Among Sun Chuanting's fellow scholars, the most famous ones are: Jiang Yueguang, who was in charge of the Hanlin Academy in Nanjing, right minister of the Ministry of War, Yu Yinggui, the governor of the three sides, Chen Zizhuang, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, Ma Shiying, the governor of Lufeng, etc.
They are all top-notch people in the world.
He sent congratulatory cards and gifts, which made people dumbfounded.
There are countless friends like Chen Shiqi, the governor of Sichuan, and Feng Yuanbiao, the minister of the Ministry of War.
Of course, if Yuan Chonghuan and Hong Chengchou were still there, they should occupy the top spot.
The expected message blockage does not exist.
Because the Yangtze River connects the entire world.
"These are all connections!"
Looking at the letters one after another, Zhu Yixi murmured.
"not only that."
Zhao Shu had been Sun Chuanting's staff for many years and knew it very well. He couldn't help but elaborate:
"In addition to the same year, there are also fellow villagers, roommates, seat masters, room masters, etc. If they were written out in full, they would be spread throughout the officialdom."
"Supervisor Sun is not a member of the Donglin Party and has been ostracized. Even so, this relationship cannot be underestimated."
Guaguai, just Ma Shiying, who supported the King of Fortune in history, has been of endless use.
Zhu Yixi's face was filled with admiration.
Zhao Shu continued with emotion: "Of course, because of Governor Sun, even if you are not targeted by the Donglin Party members, you will still be squeezed out."
"However, you have strong soldiers at your back, and it happens to be troubled times, so they don't dare to go too far towards you."
Zhu Yixi was extremely busy after receiving a promotion and getting married.
At this time, Shaanxi businessmen also sent news:
In December, Fengxiang and Lanzhou opened their doors and returned.
After crossing the river, both Zhuanglang and Liangzhou guards surrendered, then surrounded Ganzhou and climbed to the city in the snow at night.
Lin Rirui, the governor of Gansu, and Guo Tianji, the commander-in-chief, together with Zhi Lantai and others, were killed, and more than 47,000 residents were killed.
In the vast northwest, only the Xining Guards are still holding on.
"Except for Hanzhong, all the people in Shaanxi are trespassers."
Zhao Shu sighed, full of disappointment.
"By the way, how is General Niu from Lintao Prefecture doing?"
Zhu Yixi had expected it. At this time, he thought of Niu Chenghu and asked hurriedly.
He Yiyi frowned, thought for a long time, and then said: "The intruders entered Lintao and disappeared, so Lanzhou surrendered."
"According to rumors, he should have gone to Taozhou Wei, where there is a mixture of Han and Han people, and it is extremely complicated."
"Taozhou?"
Zhao Shu narrowed his eyes and carefully took out the map from his arms, and a simple map of Shaanxi came into view.
He traced his fingers across Lanzhou, going down to Taozhou, then to the east, to Minzhou, Gongchang, and then to Hanzhong.
"General Zhu, tell me, is it possible for him to come to Hanzhong?"
"Hanzhong?" Zhu Yixi was stunned, looked at the simple map, and then came closer: "There are high mountains and long rivers all the way. It may be difficult to climb over the mountains and ridges."
"He had no choice."
At this time, He Yiyi suddenly pointed to Taozhou and Minzhou on the map and said: "This place is just as Zhao Shenjun said, with Han and Bo living together. It is also true that it is very barren and has no output except cattle and sheep."
"Besides, the Tibetan people are untrustworthy and will kill people and steal goods just for a little money. Mr. Niu will not be able to stay here any longer."
"Right."
Zhu Yixi looked at the map and suddenly thought: "You Shaanxi merchants travel all over the country and are familiar with the borders. You must have a more detailed map, right?"
"Um?"
He Yiyi was shocked and said blankly: "No, no, it's just that after running around a lot, you will naturally become familiar with it."
"Yeah?"
Zhu Yixi was noncommittal: "Since you all have maps and travel frequently, you must have trade routes. If you are able to do business, you will go to war."
Thinking of this, Zhu Yixi frowned and sighed secretly.
People's hearts are sinister, and even Yulin generals such as You Shiwei are concerned about it. It is no accident that a cow becomes a tiger.
In the late Ming Dynasty, sometimes internal thieves were more difficult to deal with than external enemies.