Liang Feng restrained his smile and sighed softly: "Naturally, he is worried about the safety of Liangfu and Gaodu. The two places are only half a day's journey away, so it can be said that they are close to each other. What if this happens again? Liang Mansion has also lost a lot of people, and once again, I am afraid that I will not be able to help Gaodu."
Hearing this, Guo Jiao couldn't help coughing: "This time Lianghou really worked hard. It's just that the walls of the high capital are low and the people are withering. The lower officials really don't know what to do..."
"That's why I came to meet Duke Ming." Liang Feng said solemnly, "The soldiers crossed the border and destroyed many villages. Not to mention the displaced people for the time being, those places will be completely empty. Now Luoyang is in the midst of chaos. It is better to open the Taixing Trail, gather some refugees from Sizhou, and enrich the village. At that time, whether it is to rebuild the city wall or reclaim the land, won't there be a basis for it?"
"What? But, Gaodu is barren, so I really can't accommodate refugees!" Guo Jiao didn't expect this to be what Liang Feng said, and couldn't help but be surprised. If the wealthy and big family accept some refugees, he can just turn a blind eye, but let the county government take in the refugees by itself, where does he get the money!
"Actually, it doesn't cost too much to accommodate the refugees. In winter, they can plough the land, repair the city wall, and wait until the spring. After a few months, I am afraid that they will not only be self-sufficient, but also pay taxes and food. Isn't it good governance?" Liang Feng continued to persuade.
"This... I'm afraid it's not right." Although it sounded very moving, Guo Jiao shook his head bitterly after considering the county government's bottom line. It takes too much money to collect refugees, and even if he shakes off his old bottom, he can't afford to support so many people!
"What if I could get some food and grass from the army? Now that Xiaowei Wu's subordinates also lack hundreds of mouths to eat, why not use these army salaries to gather the refugees?" Liang Feng changed the subject and threw the question to Wu Ling.
Not to mention Guo Jiao this time, even Wu Ling was taken aback: "How can the army pay lightly!"
"However, if there are no soldiers, how will the 400 rebels be wiped out?" Liang Feng asked rhetorically.
"This..." Wu Ling was immediately speechless. Yes, say he lost 800 people, and then led the remaining 200 people to kill the rebels? Even a fool can hear the problem! If you want to get this achievement, you really can't report the actual casualties.
And Liang Feng, this boy, is now paying attention to this hidden salary. No matter how thick-skinned Wu Ling was, he would not dare to swallow this piece of meat in front of Liang Feng. Not to mention that he is a serious Tinghou, even if he does not have this status, the private army of the mansion can completely wipe out the chaos of the Huns. What kind of combat power is this? In the face of such a strong dragon, if he wants to use any tricks, he is afraid that he will not be able to get good fruit to eat.
However, concealment of food and wages is not without problems. Wu Ling hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Now that the New Year is approaching, General Ningbei is stranded in Luoyang again, and no one will be sent to investigate. If General Ningbei returns in the future, and I am short of staff, how should I explain it?"
How could Liang Feng not understand the meaning of these words. He smiled: "So it's a good deal to use the army to support the refugees. If you need to employ people, you can recruit the refugees under the command of the captain."
Wu Ling was still a little hesitant: "It's not quite right... and not all refugees are willing to come to Bingzhou."
He is a gatekeeper, and naturally he knows where the refugees are going. Bingzhou has been experiencing severe drought for the past two years, and there are many Hu people. Even if they are exiled, they may not be willing to come here, and more people will go to Youzhou and Qingzhou.
Liang Feng said, "What the people are afraid of is only military disasters and epidemics. I dare not say about military disasters, but I have some confidence in dealing with disasters. At that time, let the county government send some people to my house to go to school to do rollovers and study medicine. If the people can live in peace, they naturally want to stay in Gaodu.”
It was only then that Wu Ling remembered that the handsome young man in front of him also had the title of "Buddha." Not to mention, if the epidemic can really be controlled, I am afraid that many refugees are willing to live in Gaodu!
"Ming Gong has a good heart and gathers the refugees to build cities and reclaim wasteland. The captain of the school is sympathetic to the village and asks the soldiers to help the people to cultivate and restore production. Even if it is put in the mouth of the remonstrance officer, he can't pick the wrong one. In this way, the Ming Gong herdsmen are well-mannered, and the school Yu Shoutu has made great achievements, isn't everyone happy?" Liang Feng said with a smile.
Hearing this, Guo Jiao and Wu Ling were both heartbroken. This idea seems to work! Anyway, Luoyang is chaotic right now, and few people in the following counties and counties care about it. It's not impossible to get a few hundred refugees to steal. Guo Jiao was nothing but a poor family, and Wu Ling was a school captain who had grown up from the common people, and his promotion was very unlikely. If this time, according to Liang Feng's words, if the prefectures and counties are properly rectified, and the military merits and fame are earned, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds
What's more, how can the state magistrates not rely on the tyrants of the gentry nowadays? This Liang Zixi's reputation is high, and Liang's private soldiers are brave and good at fighting. He is a thigh that can be hugged! Wouldn't it be pretentious to hand over such a high-sounding step, and push it three times and block four
The two looked at each other with a plan in their hearts. Wu Ling laughed and said: "Everyone says that Lianghou has a good heart, like a Bodhisattva, and the lower official knows today that what he said is true!"
Guo Jiao coughed softly: "How to deal with the loss of Liang Mansion?"
After talking about it for a long time, it is the benefit of the two of them. The Liang family spent so much effort in suppressing the bandits. I'm afraid it's not just for them to marry, right
Liang Feng smiled and said, "When the pass is opened, I don't know how many refugees will come. If it is unable to contain it, the Liang residence can also do it for you."
This is an important person, and it is very likely that Renliang's house is picking out refugees. But the idea is from others, and it is not an exaggeration to share some dividends. Guo Jiao still understood this principle, and nodded quickly: "Xiaguan naturally has to rely on Lianghou."
"It just so happens that there are several villages around the Liang Mansion. The land is vast and there are few people. If the Liang Mansion helps to gather the refugees, I am afraid that it can only be settled here." Liang Feng continued with a smile.
This is an important land, and in name it is supposed to resettle refugees. In fact, I don't know how many people will be put into it, so I am afraid it is not easy to collect taxes. Guo Jiao hesitated for a moment, then said: "Lianghou's suppression of the bandits this time has caused heavy losses. Those deserted lands with few people should be planted by refugees, and it can be regarded as a reward for Lianghou's kindness."
"Also after this war, the mansion also suppressed some horses. It's a pity that there is a lack of pasture in winter, and I'm afraid that it won't be able to feed them. It would be a pity to kill them. I wonder if I can use horses and replace them with pasture." Liang Feng smiled with a smile on his face. Look at Wu Ling.
Wu Ling gritted his teeth: "Xiaguan also has some connections in the army. Just like Qingzhou, dozens of horses can be exchanged for thousands of catties of hay. If Lianghou needs forage, he can give the horses to Xiaguan. "
"Ah, that solves the urgent need." Liang Feng stroked his hands and said, "In this way, there will be Captain Lao."
"The matter of the chaos..." Wu Ling asked vaguely, not knowing what to say.
"Xiaowei Wu led the army to clear up the rebels, and Liang's house only assisted one or two. The captain was heroic and wounded for defending the city, so he should take full advantage of it." When he got what he wanted, Liang Feng didn't need it. Compete with Wu Ling for merit. What's more, the fact that the 200-part series killed 400 rebels will not make people marvel at the might of Liangfu's soldiers, but will only give rise to doubts. This kind of early bird, he really has no interest in doing it.
Not expecting the other party to be so generous, Wu Ling couldn't help but smile: "Lianghou Renyi! For the small matters of pasture, leave it to the next official!"
Guo Jiao couldn't help but smiled and said, "Xiaowei Wu has made a great contribution this time, and he must report it quickly to prevent the Huns from sending troops to run in vain."
The words were humorous, and Wu Ling laughed: "Thanks to the county magistrate, Lianghou Dingli helped each other. Lips and teeth depend on each other, so be it!"
In a few words, the issue of benefit distribution was finalized. Both Guo Jiao and Wu Ling felt that they had taken advantage of it, and they were naturally more humble towards Liang Feng. Guo Jiao still wanted to keep the two of them for dinner, but Wu Ling was in a hurry to cut off the head, and there were a lot of things in Liang Feng's house, and they politely declined. Before leaving, Liang Feng also asked Guo Jiao two medical workers with good medical skills to bring them back to treat the injured. Guo Jiao naturally obeyed.
After finishing everything, Liang Feng got on the bullock cart and headed home.
Riding on the horse, Yi Yan finally couldn't help but ask, "Why do you give credit to that captain?"
Having been serving as a sentry outside the door, Yi Yan did not miss the conversation between the three. The battle was fought by him himself, but he had to give the gong to a waste, which made him a little embarrassed.
Liang Feng was sitting by the window at the moment to breathe, and when he heard this, he couldn't help chuckling: "The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. Now our foundation is not solid, there is no need to be strong in this matter. Some people have land, Wouldn't it be better to have the entire high as a base?"
This is also Liang Feng's plan. If the Liang Mansion kept accepting refugees and creating episodes, no matter how concealed it was, it would inevitably attract the attention of others. But if a county magistrate takes the lead in herdsmen and accepts the poor, then the halo will fall on Guo Jiao, obscuring his figure. How many people above really care about people's livelihood? Afraid to be poor. With Guo Jiao and Wu Ling standing in front of him, no one would pay attention to his little tricks.
As for the refugees, whether it is to rescue them by themselves or Guo Jiao and others, as long as someone rescues them and has food to eat, these poor people will not cause trouble. And a large population is also the key to developing the economy and expanding the department. When the time comes to exert some influence on the newly attached refugees, I am afraid that there will be many people who are eager to join the Liang Mansion.
The name Buddha is not given for nothing.
In this way, Gaodu and Liang's residence were settled without any expense. At the same time, "dividing the spoils" is also an invincible interpersonal relationship. Guo Jiao and Wu Ling are considered to be on their own ships. Although the ability of these two people is average, but the heart of defending the soil and loving the people is still somewhat, otherwise they will not stick to Gaodu. With such an alliance, it is more worry-free than those tyrannical and high-level sects.
However, it is all profit distribution. Naturally, it is necessary to win-win and win-win, so that everyone can work together. Liang Feng still understands this common sense.
"By the way, remember to have people drag all the dead horses in the valley back. Horses are all good things, so you can't take that kid Wu Ling cheap." Suddenly thinking of this, Liang Feng quickly ordered.
Seeing the master's rare relaxed expression, the only bit of suffocation left in Yiyan's heart disappeared.
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Although he had been prepared for a long time, when he saw the corpse in front of Mangu, Wu Ling almost choked out of breath. Is this a coincidence ambush? It was clearly a face-to-face field battle, annihilating four or five hundred Hun rebels!
Although I don't know how the battle was fought, but his 800 men were beaten without the ability to fight back. How many men can Liangfu have? How strong do you have to be to get this big victory? !
Fortunately, I didn't fight against Liang Feng. What else could Wu Ling think at this moment? With that little military pay to get so many military exploits, Liang Zixi's net is definitely on the sidelines. Such thighs really don't hold in vain, as long as he stays in Taixing, I'm afraid he can't do without the care of Liang Mansion. But it is also a good thing to have such a powerful neighbor. He knows his own affairs best, and he will be sent to such a remote pass. He has no contacts to rely on. Now there is a "Buddha" looking after him, and if it's not good, he can climb further up.
It seems that selling horses will also be a snack. Thinking to himself, Wu Lingdui smiled and asked the Liangfu family soldier standing beside him, "I don't know who is the leader of the thief?"
"I don't know, just pick one up and use it. If you don't know this, is the captain still satisfied?" the man asked.
"Satisfied!" Wu Ling dared to say anything, and hurriedly replied.
"That's good. Let's start loading the car." The soldier turned his head and instructed the people around him.
"Ah, these people are not many, we can just come." Wu Ling hurriedly yielded.
"The captain misunderstood. We are here to remove the dead horses. Naturally, these corpses will belong to the captain, but the horses will be taken away from the Liang residence." The soldier replied solemnly.
Wu Ling: "..."
Don't even let go of a dead horse? ! He murmured in his heart, but it was really hard to say these words, he could only laugh: "It should be good meat, it's not good to waste it."
Seeing that a dozen or so soldiers were busy, loading the dead horse into the cart. Wu Lingcai sent someone to cut off the head, bury the body, and return to Gaodu. After discussing with Guo Jiao for a long time, a letter to report victory was finally finalized, and along with these four or five hundred heads, they were handed over together.