Su Yuchi pursed his lips and walked down the arrow tower without saying a word. Yuan Qingshan followed closely behind him: "General, there are many children among the refugees. Can we let women and children into the city?"
Su Yuchi suddenly turned his head and glared at Yuan Qingshan: "The imperial court has an order and we are not allowed to let anyone enter the city. Do you think I will disrespect the order?"
Yuan Qingshan said: "General, even among our soldiers guarding the city, there are many relatives who stayed in Xichuan. Although Li Tianheng rebelled and became independent, the people of Xichuan are also the people of Dakang. Why should we turn them away?" His
The circles under his eyes were red. He had just gone out and immersed himself among the refugees. The scene he saw made him extremely sad. How can humans be so ruthless as they are not grass and trees?
Su Yuchi is not heartless, and he also knows that what Yuan Qingshan said makes sense, but he has always been a rule-abiding person. How dare he disrespect the court's orders? Perhaps the court's decision was because during the famine in Dakang, Xichuan blocked the border and refused to
The people of Dakang fled to Xichuan to survive. Now the situation has turned, and finally it is Xichuan's turn to be in trouble. Or maybe the Dakang court, which has just regained some strength, does not want to bear such a heavy burden, and does not want the refugees from Xichuan to bring down Dakang's economy.
, everything is just Su Yuchi’s conjecture.
Yuan Qingshan wanted to say something else, but Su Yuchi raised his hand to indicate that he did not need to continue.
At this time, a general hurriedly came to Su Yuchi and said respectfully: "General, I just received news that Zhenhai King Hu Xiaotian has led a fleet to Bailangdui."
Su Yuchi was slightly startled. Hu Xiaotian is here. What is he doing here at this time? The first thing he thought of was whether Hu Xiaotian would take advantage of the situation. He frowned and said, "How many people are here? How many ships?"
The general said: "The number of people is unknown, ten cargo ships."
"Cargo ship?" Su Yuchi almost thought he heard wrongly.
This was not the first time that Hu Xiaotian and Su Yuchi had met at Bailangdui. However, they had previously been there to discuss alliances, but this time Hu Xiaotian came to provide disaster relief. He brought a total of ten shipments of food and medicine.
When Su Yuchi arrived at Bailangdui, Hu Xiaotian and his party had already begun to move the grain off the ship.
Su Yuchi had already guessed Hu Xiaotian's motive for coming. Although he no longer regarded Hu Xiaotian as a wealthy official, he had to say hello to him first in terms of face. He came to meet Hu Xiaotian with a smile, cupped his fists and saluted, "Su
I didn’t know that the prince was coming so far away, so I feel really ashamed.”
Hu Xiaotian laughed loudly: "General Su is busy with official duties and working hard for the country, so naturally he doesn't have so much free time."
Su Yuchi heard something in his words and thought he was blaming himself for not going to Baiquan City to attend his wedding before, so he hurriedly explained: "Su originally wanted to go to Baiquan City to attend the prince's wedding, but before leaving, he received an urgent official business
, so I couldn’t make the trip, and I hope the prince will forgive me.”
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I received the general's gift, and I received it with my heart. I have no intention of blaming the general."
Su Yuchi laughed dumbly and said, "It turns out I was overthinking it." He looked at the cargo being unloaded from the ship, and the dock was in full swing.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I heard that there was an earthquake in Xichuan, and tens of thousands of victims gathered at the west gate of Yunyang. They were facing food shortages, so I specially sent some food and medicine."
Su Yuchi thought to himself, but he didn't know what Hu Xiaotian was planning, but he was doing this in a high-sounding way. If he refused, wouldn't it be a slap in the face? If nothing else, even his subordinates might not be convinced, and he was thinking about it.
At this point, Su Yuchi smiled and said: "Your Majesty is indeed extremely righteous and compassionate. Su accepted these grains and medicines for the refugees and will definitely convey His Majesty's thoughts to the refugees in Xichuan."
Hu Xiaotian cursed in his heart, Su Yuchi, Su Yuchi, before I asked you to convey it, you said this to silence me first. You are really wary of me. On the surface, he said calmly: "General Su has already finished his official duties."
You are busy enough, how can I bear to let you worry about such a small thing, I should distribute these food and medicine myself."
Su Yuchi chuckled and said, "Does the prince still not trust me?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "It's not that I can't believe it, but I can't bear it. And I'm not coming alone this time."
Su Yuchi said in astonishment: "What the prince means..." In fact, he already understood what Hu Xiaotian was referring to without further explanation, but he saw Princess Long Xiyue walking over accompanied by two women, one was Yan Nujiao and the other was
It's Visa.
Su Yuchi had never met Long Xiyue. After hearing Hu Xiaotian's introduction, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet the princess and said respectfully: "I'd like to see Yunyang guard Su Yuchi to see the princess!"
Long Xiyue said: "General Su, there is no need to be so polite. We sisters are here with the prince this time just to do our best for the victims of the Xichuan disaster. I hope the general will fulfill this small request."
Su Yuchi had nothing to say, and now it was unreasonable to refuse emotionally and rationally. Although he suspected that Hu Xiaotian had other motives behind the disaster relief, the food and medicinal materials sent by Hu Xiaotian were indeed genuine and not adulterated. Furthermore, Hu Xiaotian
The number of soldiers brought this time was less than 2,000. It would be impossible for such a force to cause trouble in Yunyang City.
Su Yuchi weighed it repeatedly in his mind and finally agreed to Hu Xiaotian's request. He asked Yuan Qingshan to accompany him throughout the whole process and whispered to Yuan Qingshan: "Qingshan, you must remember to keep an eye on him. If there is any change, call him immediately.
Inform me."
Yuan Qingshan nodded, feeling in his heart that Su Yuchi was a little over-cautious this time. No matter from which point of view, it is impossible for Hu Xiaotian to have any plot against Yun Yang this time. The most likely reason is that he wants to use this matter to win people's hearts, but
As long as he is doing good deeds, what's the problem even if he wants to win people's hearts? Now that the Dakang court is unwilling to rescue, it is impossible for Yunyang to go all out to rescue. We cannot just watch tens of thousands of victims starve to death in Yunyang City.
outside?
The disaster in Xichuan was far more serious than Hu Xiaotian imagined. When they went deep into the temporary Xichuan refugee camp, the scene they saw made Long Xiyue and others feel sad. These victims escaped from Xichuan and had no time to bring more things. Yun
Although the Yang side provided some military rations, that amount of food could not solve the fundamental problem after all, and the refugees had already run out of food.
A woman cried loudly while holding her starved baby: "Why aren't we allowed in? Aren't we citizens of Dakang? You keep saying that Xichuan belongs to Dakang, so why are you watching us in trouble?
Don't listen and don't ask... What kind of court do you think you are... Do you have the common people in your heart..."
Yuan Qingshan had been to the refugee camp before, and he already knew a lot about the situation here. When he heard such words, his face burned and he lowered his head in shame.
Hu Xiaotian's men had already begun distributing grain and food, and Yunyang's soldiers were helping to maintain order.
Hu Xiaotian sighed softly and said: "General Yuan, the situation of these refugees is so miserable, why don't you let them enter the border?"
Yuan Qingshan pursed his lips and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that we won't let him go, but the imperial court has an order."
Hu Xiaotian said coldly: "Is there an order from the imperial court? I don't believe that the imperial court has the heart to let its people fall into water and fire without caring! Of course they wouldn't know the suffering of the people here in Kangdu. Don't they think that the people of Xichuan are not well-off?
People? Don’t they regard Xichuan as a part of Dakang?” In fact, he knew very well that the situation of these Xichuan refugees was very embarrassing. The earthquake caused large-scale road collapse, and the rescue troops from Xizhou were unable to open the road for a while.
Rescue them, but Dakang is unwilling to accept them, which creates a dilemma for these refugees.
Yuan Qingshan said: "It's not that we won't help. General Su has already written to the court, but it will take time after all. We are waiting for the court's reply."
Hu Xiaotian said angrily: "It's been more than ten days since I left. Not to mention that these people are short of food and clothing, and the weather has been unpredictable these days. Many people have become sick and many have died. You guys first
What’s the harm in letting them enter the city?”
Yuan Qingshan said: "My lord, Yunyang is also powerless."
Hu Xiaotian said: "I said that you, Yunyang, are responsible for the rescue? You just need to open the door and let them in, and at least give them a way to survive."
Yuan Qingshan said: "There is an endless stream of refugees, and the number is increasing every day. No one knows whether there is any problem." What he said was true. Many people, including Su Yuchi, suspected that Xichuan might send troops to infiltrate the refugees.
, if one really takes advantage of the chaos and sneaks into Yunyang, the consequences will be disastrous.
Hu Xiaotian said: "You are so considerate. Even if what you say makes sense, even if there are really spies involved, what about women and children? Don't you know how to adapt? Can't you put the old, weak, women and children first in Guanzhong?"
Yuan Qingshan bit his lip. He didn't want to, but Su Yuchi had an extremely firm attitude in this regard and did not agree to any changes at all. As a subordinate, what could he do?
Hu Xiaotian said: "Let's do this. You put the old, weak, women and children into the city first and send them directly out of Yunyang. I promise not to let a single refugee stay in Yunyang and not to cause any trouble to Yunyang."
Yuan Qingshan looked at Hu Xiaotian in surprise. He didn't expect that Hu Xiaotian could be so righteous. But thinking of Su Yuchi, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed again, and whispered: "Your Majesty, I can't make the decision on this matter."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Well, you go and convey my intention to General Su. As long as he agrees, I will start transferring the refugees immediately."
After hearing what Yuan Qingshan said, Su Yuchi said with a gloomy face: "Qingshan, why doesn't Hu Xiaotian come and tell me in person?"
Yuan Qingshan said: "My subordinate doesn't know, but he asked me to convey it."
Su Yuchi stood up and walked to the window with his hands on his hands. He stared out of the window for a long time and then whispered: "Do you think Hu Xiaotian is really so kind?"
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