Yingzhou was not originally a big city, with only the capital Jingzhou (also known as Yingzhou City) and two counties, Changshou and Fushui.
In the first month after the natural disaster, Yingzhou was basically governed by anarchy.
Later, after Song Yun's rise, order was gradually restored.
Song Yun first asked Bai Wenju to form a people's strong team, and then forcibly implemented a temporary state.
All the participating landlord forces who opposed him were directly eliminated by him.
The people who had been hungry for more than a month, under the leadership of Song Yun, overthrew the forces that hindered eating.
Eventually a social environment similar to Jiangzhou was established.
However, Song Yun was disabled after all and could not move easily, so Yingzhou had no intention of expanding.
Song Yun was satisfied if he could guard this place.
King Fangzhou had been in contact with him a few months ago.
Song Yun also gave King Fangzhou and Song Yang the same test. If King Fangzhou dared to live a long life, he would join King Fangzhou.
In the end, how could the King of Fangzhou dare to come?
In addition, Jingzhou and Xiazhou defected to Jiangzhou, and the matter in Yingzhou was settled.
"Good morning, Third Prince!"
"Is the third prince going out?"
"Let's carry you."
Early the next morning, when I left the house, I happened to meet some people who were going to chop firewood.
The people were extremely enthusiastic about Song Yun, and Song Yang could see that the people sincerely believed in Song Yun.
"Third brother's popularity is indeed extraordinary. It can be seen that the people's gratitude to third brother comes from the heart." Song Yang praised.
"Sigh. They are all pitiful people. They are, and so am I. They are all the same, and we must always support each other." Song Yun shook his head and said.
Song Yang nodded and agreed with his statement. After the natural disaster, everyone is a poor person.
There's nothing wrong with saying that.
Arriving at the dock, Gongsun Qi had already organized the fleet.
Early in the morning, Bai Wenju sent a lot of food and a dozen sheep.
Last year, Yingzhou had a great harvest and had a lot of grain reserves. When Song Yang passed by this time, Song Yun waved his hand and sponsored the trip to collect grain and grass.
"A Yang, my legs... are really not convenient for walking, otherwise I would definitely go to Xiangyang with you." Song Yun was sitting on a chair and two Minzhuangs carried him over.
"Third brother is having a good life, and there is no need to go to Xiangyang. Whatever happened in Yingzhou will be like it was before, and it will be like that in the future. I can rest assured that third brother will govern the people and govern the country." Song Yang said with a smile.
Although I only stayed in Changshou County for one night, I already had a preliminary understanding of Yingzhou.
Although Song Yun is disabled, he still has popularity and ability.
With his protection, Yingzhou can develop stably.
"You do trust me. Since I have taken refuge in you, there will always be some of your people in Yingzhou." Song Yun said with a smile.
Just as Song Yang was about to speak, Song Yun added:
"I really need some people here. Since the natural disaster, Yingzhou has been implementing military control. This model can still see good results in the short term, but over time, problems will definitely arise."
"I plan to gradually relax military control this year, but I have no experience in this area. That's why I want to ask you for help."
Song Yun said it sincerely, and Song Yang also understood what he meant.
Jiangzhou was under a temporary state that was implemented for one year last year.
Although all social materials can be fully mobilized in this state, the enthusiasm of the people depends entirely on the personal cohesion of the leaders.
"Okay. I understand. Don't worry, Third Brother, I will find some people to help you after I finish my work for a while." Song Yang nodded in agreement.
Song Yang knew that Song Yun not only wanted to help, it was also a sign of taking refuge in Song Yang and making Song Yang feel at ease.
Only when personnel are exchanged and dispatched can they truly take refuge.
Bai Wenju and a thousand people lined up neatly on the pier.
Song Yang thought he was sending them away, but Song Yun said that these thousand people were asking them to follow Song Yang and listen to Song Yang's orders.
Bai Wenju also had to go to Xiangyang to attend the meeting on behalf of Song Yun.
Song Yang told Song Yun yesterday about his plan to go to Xiangyang. The state capital and several princes who had recently moved to Xiangyang gathered in Xiangyang to talk about future issues.
Song Yun wanted to go but it was inconvenient, so he had to let Bai Wenju take his place.
"Ayang, Uncle Qi. Have a nice trip!"
Song Yang's uncle and nephew boarded the ship, and Bai Wenju also led a thousand Yingzhou soldiers to the canal behind the ship.
There is no room for accommodation on the boat, so transporting people by boat is not a problem.
There were no additional ships to carry a thousand men.
Watching Bai Wenju take people aboard, Lai Mingxi, who was on the boat behind him, frowned.
He knew that Yingzhou had completely surrendered to Jiangzhou.
Jingzhou has also surrendered to Jiangzhou a long time ago.
Fuzhou is caught in the middle, and it will not be easy for him to be a wallflower.
That's why I was a little hesitant as to whether I should completely surrender to Song Yang.
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After bidding farewell to Song Yun, the fleet slowly set off.
After the natural disaster, the speed of the Han River in this section was very fast. The ships were fine, but the warships behind were extremely slow.
The journey from Changshou to Xiangyang was only a hundred miles by water, so it took a whole day.
We set off at 4 o'clock in the morning and arrived at Xiangyang City at 3:30 in the middle of the night.
From afar, I could see rows of torches lighting up the pier.
Fang Zhe, Gao Junyan, Niu Laosan, and a large group of managers were waiting for Song Yang to dock.
Song Yang's itinerary was already known to the scouts on the shore, and Fang Zhe held a welcome ceremony in advance when the fleet arrived.
"Welcome Your Majesty to Xiangyang!"
As the ship docked, all the officials on the shore shouted in unison.
Song Yang pouted: "Formalism! Formalism!"
However, Song Yang still cooperated and waved as he got off the boat.
The momentum is well controlled, and the leadership is full of inspection style.
"Your Majesty, you have had a hard time traveling."
After getting off the boat, Fang Zhe and others came over and said.
"Please come and greet me, thank you all for your hard work!" Song Yang said to everyone, clasping his fists.
Everyone also returned the courtesy politely.
After picking up Song Yang and his party, Fang Zhe arranged a dinner for the reception.
The Fuxing Army and Yingzhou soldiers on board were stationed directly at the camp not far from the dock.
Song Yang's uncle and nephew, Bai Wenju, Lai Mingxi and others lived in Xiangyang City.
Although it was night, Song Yang also saw that the city was full of dilapidated streets and ragged people.
"Why is the city so depressed?" The sampler frowned.
"The King of Xiangzhou didn't have much ability at first, and he did little in post-disaster construction. Last year, we suffered another military disaster. When King Fangzhou captured Xiangyang, he also caused a lot of damage, so that's why we are in this situation today," Fang Zhe explained.
"Humph. These two are not very good." Song Yang snorted coldly.
The dilapidated scene in Xiangzhou may be blamed more on the king of Xiangzhou.
The ruins in the city were obviously caused by natural disasters. Even though King Fangzhou came to do some damage later, King Xiangzhou did almost nothing before King Fangzhou came.
Such a mediocre person could not have been wiped out by the King of Fangzhou.
"Where is King Fangzhou?" Song Yang asked.
"The royal family didn't come tonight. I asked them to come tomorrow." Fang Zhe said in a low voice.
Song Yang nodded. He knew what Fang Zhe meant and asked the officials to meet Song Yang first.
Leaving aside the royal family, the officials first tried to establish a relationship with Song Yang, and even if they were mere wallflowers, they could be defeated more thoroughly.