Chapter 381: The Great Defeated of the Qingjiang Camp
Autumn is turning to winter, and the days are getting colder.
But the people of Anton seemed to have a fire burning in their hearts, burning their chests and lungs with warmth.
Ever since the prince banned the Fushou Yao, defeated the Qi army, captured a large area of Qi land, and set up a defense line north of the Qingjiang River, there has been no trace of the Qi people in Anton, nor the Fushou Yao.
The lives of the Anton people suddenly got better.
Those who have lost their health after taking Fu Shou Ointment have no source of resources, so they can only force themselves to quit using Fu Shou Ointment.
The prince also brought high-yielding and easy-to-live potatoes and sweet potatoes, especially sweet potatoes, which can not only be eaten boiled, eaten as steamed buns, but also grilled, steamed, and fried in various ways.
Although you will get tired of eating too much, An Dongren feels extremely happy after eating more than before and having no tomorrow this year.
Everyone is thinking about selling some sweet potatoes tomorrow, buying new clothes for their daughter, and buying some sets of cotton jackets and trousers for their family.
When Su Lu arrived at Shanyue, most of the preparations for the harvest celebration were complete. The magistrate of Shanyue County had set up a high platform and the parade along the street was also ready.
The county magistrate, dressed in a lake-green official robe, bowed and reported to Su Lu the preparations for the celebration.
"Most of the people in Shanyue are immigrants, especially Jieshan, Guangshan, and Ning'an. These three places were originally seriously harmed by the Qi people. If it weren't for the prince, they would still be in dire straits."
Su Lu waved his hand: "That's enough. I have the imperial salary, and these are all my duties."
"Magistrate Luo, you have prepared well for the celebration, but there is one thing. What about the money and grain distribution? I saw it on the way here. It snowed heavily and the roads everywhere are not easy to walk. I'm afraid the potatoes and sweet potatoes in this mountainous area are also unlucky.
If you don’t go out, you won’t be able to sell for a high price.”
Luo Xian said respectfully: "Your Majesty Shengming, it is indeed true. The money and grain allocated have not been confiscated until now. However, this year's taxes have been paid in full by each township, and there is no arrears at all. Only this allocated money is for one family."
It was not handed in."
"If you are a low-ranking official, you are also worried."
Su Lu ordered: "This celebration is a bit simple. In fact, in my opinion, it doesn't matter whether it is held or not. The key is to ensure that the people do not go hungry.
As for the apportioned money of grain and silver, I think it can be transformed so that everywhere can use grain instead of silver. If grain cannot be afforded, then people can be sent to build roads and organize these people to build roads without paying wages. However,
Food and drink provided.”
"Now that the road is built, all the potatoes and sweet potatoes produced in your mountains can be transported out, either south or north. As long as there is a road to transport them out, you can always find merchants willing to buy them."
Luo Xian frowned, not quite understanding what Su Lu meant. He was born in the capital, and he reviewed Su Lu's resume in his mind. Although this prince was not perfect, he was sure of his words. In this way, he must be.
Makes sense.
Besides, it was a good thing to build the road without wasting money and food from the court.
"Xiaguan understands, Xiaguan will organize and build the road."
"Your Majesty, this celebration?"
Luo Xian looked at Su Lu.
Su Lu waved his hand: "Let's leave it like this this year. Don't add new ones. Next year, everything will be simple. The people have just been full. We can't let them live a hungry life again because of our troubles."
Luo Xian bowed in agreement and left the mansion.
Ma Ping came in from outside and reported.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhou Yuan wants to see you."
Su Lu nodded, motioned for Zhou Yuan to come in, and asked Ma Ping casually.
"Have Wuyuan's Ordnance Department and the newly formed Bird Battalion been withdrawn?"
Ma Ping replied respectfully: "Except for the two birds from the Bird Battalion that left Qin to assist the land forces in fighting them, the rest of the birds have all withdrawn to Xiting."
Su Lu nodded and signaled Ma Ping to go get busy.
Zhou Yuan came in and saluted Su Lu respectfully: "I have met the prince, and I wish you well."
Su Lu helped Zhou Yuan up and said with a smile: "Old Zhou, I haven't seen you in the past few years, but you are still the same. Are you just lying around and not working?"
Zhou Yuan laughed and said: "Your Majesty has a keen eye. With the potatoes and sweet potatoes you proposed, the people under the rule have enough food and clothing, and there is no hunger in the wild. I have no pressure now. Naturally, I can eat well and sleep well."
Well, with the help of the prince, I can be the governor of Guangnan."
The two of them sat down separately, and Zhou Yuan spoke.
"Your Majesty, we have a bumper harvest of potatoes and sweet potatoes in Guangnan this year, but the lives of the people are not getting better. Every time I think of the people who are still in dire straits under the rule, I feel bad in my heart. The food is tasteless and the drink is tasteless."
"Your Majesty is a scholar of heaven and earth, can you teach me something?"
Zhou Yuan sat up straight and looked at Su Lu with piercing eyes, his face full of inquiry.
Su Lu thought to himself that another one came asking for attention. He had just sent Luo Xian away, and here came Zhou Yuan.
Anton and Guangnan have always been under the harm of the Qi people. Over the years, the people's lives have been very difficult, not to mention not having enough to eat, and most of their wealth has been plundered by the Qi people with the help of Fushou pills. Although they now have potatoes and sweet potatoes,
But life will definitely not be easy.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes can only satisfy hunger. If you want to be clothed and fed, you have to rely on money.
"There is nothing we can do about it. Think about the year before last, not only did the people under your rule not have enough to eat, but even our army was searching for food everywhere. Otherwise, they would not have reached Qingjiang, and they are still at war with Qi.
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Zhou Yuan had some disappointment on his face and asked Su Lu, "Your Majesty, is there really no other way?"
Su Lu shook his head: "I know what you are thinking, but I have just tried my best to be able to feed the people."
Zhou Yuan stood up after hearing this and bowed to the ground in front of Director Su.
"Your Majesty, I am too greedy. Think about the time when I followed your Majesty to pursue Tang Qi, and all the soldiers had no food. Today, life is already very good."
"By the way, Your Majesty, due to your ban, Fu Shou Ointment has been banned in Andong and Guangnan since the year before last year. But for some reason, since this year, Fu Shou Ointment has started to reappear. I have visited Qingjiang Camp several times.
General Xie Wan, but it has no effect."
Su Lu nodded and said: "Although Xie Wan is a capable general, his defense performance is still a bit poor. Let's do this. I will go to the Qingjiang camp in a few days and block all the ways for the Qi people."
The two talked about things for a while, and slowly, it became dark.
Cao Hua suddenly came in from outside, and beads of sweat could still be seen on his forehead.
Su Lu frowned: "What happened? You're so panicked?"
Cao Hua glanced at Zhou Yuan and saw that there was someone outside, so it was hard to tell.
Zhou Yuan was about to leave, but Su Lu suddenly felt something in his heart and blurted out: "But something happened to the Qingjiang camp?"
Cao Hua's expression froze, but then he said:
"Yes, there is news from the front. The Qi army is uniting with the Taixi people. No, it may not be the Taixi people. The birds suddenly appeared in the sky above Qingjiang River and defeated the Qingjiang camp. The Qi army united with the overseas troops and are heading towards Guangnan."
