"Father, that general is so heroic. When Bao 'er grows up, she wants to be a person like the general.”A child pointed at Zhang Xiu with his small black finger and spoke in a babbling manner.
The skinny man grabbed Bao 'er's fingers and said,""Alright, Bao 'er, be good and eat your food. This way, when you grow up, you can rely on the general and fight for him.”
For a time, countless children whispered among themselves, countless youths made up their minds, and countless youths were filled with hot blood.
With such a general, even if he died, what was there to fear?
"General, I want to join the army.”
One person's words might not be heard clearly, but at this moment, hundreds of people shouted in unison, their voices shaking the nine heavens.
Strangely, the family members beside these young men did not stop them. Instead, they looked at them with approval and gratification.
"As soldiers, it is your duty to protect the country. If you really have this intention, someone will come to recruit soldiers in a few days.”Zhang Xiu's voice was forthright.
He turned around and said loudly," My fellow villagers, the fertile land is now abandoned. We should be self-sufficient. When we have eaten and drunk our fill later, I hope that everyone will spare no effort to reclaim the fertile land and make plans for the coming year.”
"General, you must be joking. This is our duty, so it should be like this.”An old man holding a walking stick said respectfully.
"Yes, this is our duty.”
For a moment, the crowd was excited and shouted first.
After a while, the sun was high in the sky.
On both sides of the river bank, Zhang Xiu took off his clothes and armor and actually carried farm tools to work with many people.
The citizens 'blood was boiling, and they did not spare any effort.
Not long after, Jia Xu hurried over on his horse. Seeing that Zhang Xiu was actually doing it himself, he was very puzzled.
With a worried expression, he paced back and forth for a moment before finally stepping forward and saying,"My lord, why did you order more corn? There is not much food in Nanyang now. If we distribute it at this speed, I'm afraid that in less than half a month, Xinye will run out of food.”
Slowly raising his farming tools, Zhang Xiu straightened his back and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He said,"Wenhe, do you know how to use work as a form of relief?"
Without waiting for Jia Xu to reply, Zhang Xiu continued,"The water stretches for hundreds of miles. If the people can't eat their fill, they will definitely complain.”
"And now, as far as you can see, there are more than ten thousand people. They are working hard. Isn't that better than being muddleheaded?”
"This…"
Jia Xu didn't know what to say, but looking at this group of commoners, they actually worked even harder than the soldiers. Could this be the lord's outstanding ability?
"It's Xu's stupidity. This subordinate will try to solve the problem of rations as much as possible.”Jia Xu solemnly cupped his fists and immediately mounted his horse to leave.
At the same time, rumors were spreading in Runan, Yingchuan, Nanjun, Jiangxia, and other places.
"Have you heard? Zhang Xiu of Nanyang was given the order by the Heavenly Emperor to relieve the refugees. I heard that it took hundreds of days and all taxes were exempted. My uncle's family had already gone over.”
"Really? In such chaotic times, there was still someone willing to help the refugees? It's too late to avoid it!"
"Of course it's true. My Second Aunt's family has already arrived. She sent a message back saying that General Zhang Xiu loves his people like his own children. The relief food is enough to satisfy his hunger.”
All of a sudden, all kinds of rumors started to spread in the streets and alleys. Countless destitute people followed the refugee army to Nanyang.
The momentum was so great that it was difficult to describe it.
A few days later, in Xu County, Yingchuan.
Cao Cao's face was dark as he stared at the civil and military officials. After a long time, he slammed the table and angrily said,"Who can tell me why most of the people under my rule are dragging their families to Nanyang?”
"My lord, please calm down. Zhang Xiu pushed out the wasteland before us. It must have been Jia Xu who came up with the plan. This person is very intelligent and has no miscalculations. Moreover, this person was vicious and vicious. Luoyang being scorched was planned by this person. He was a poison warrior of his generation.”Cheng Yu said in a low voice.
"Whoosh!"
Cao Cao slowly sat down and held his forehead in pain. After a long time, he said,""Since things have come to this, do you have any countermeasures?”
Everyone looked at each other. Immediately, a handsome and extremely young man strode forward. He cupped his hands and bowed. His expression was quite confident as he said,"My lord, Jia Xu is vicious and vicious, but he is only focused on himself. I think we can use this to make some articles.”
Cao Cao instantly became spirited and said anxiously,""Teach me filial piety."
"My lord, although Zhang Xiu is attached to Liu Biao, Nanyang is easy to attack and difficult to defend. Moreover, Nanyang extended in all directions, reaching Luoyang or Xuchang.
With Jia Xu's talent, he must know that the lord will soon go south and Zhang Xiu's defeated army is only a few thousand. How can he resist the lord? Therefore, Liu Jia thought that he could secretly collude with Jia Xu, and perhaps he could take Nanyang without spending a soldier.”
The corners of Guo Jia's mouth curled up, revealing a confident expression.
"We can take Nanyang without expending a single soldier?”Cao Cao's head no longer hurt. He laughed heartily and said,""I have Fengxiao's help, and I won against 100,000 soldiers.”
"This matter will be handled by you, Fengxiao. In addition, block all the main roads in Yingchuan and Runan.”
"Forget it, Runan, let him be. Cao Hong, take some men and seal off all the main roads in Yingchuan. Don't let the people go south.”
"This general will obey!" Cao Hong strode out and replied.
Early May, on both sides of the Yu River.
The polder fields stretched for more than a hundred miles along the water and were already quite large.
In the polder fields, the commoners faced the paddy fields with their backs facing the sky. They were all sweating profusely, but they were all smiling.
Because they had the courage to live again. They were risking their lives for their children and grandchildren, to support their families. Moreover, they had a good general who was dedicated to the people.
"My lord!"
Jia Xu dismounted and walked over quickly.
"Wenhe, what's the matter?"
After these two months of tempering, Zhang Xiu's every move had a kind of steadiness. That kind of aura made people feel that even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, Zhang Xiu would not be moved.
"My lord, there are 200,000 households and 730,000 people in the three counties. Moreover, refugees are still coming from all over the world. The food and grass in the cities of Nanyang are running out.”Jia Xu's expression was filled with worry.
He was worried that Zhang Xiu would pursue development too much. Once there was no food, Nanyang would be in chaos again. Moreover, what he had done before would be useless.
"Phew, I know." Zhang Xiu exhaled heavily and said with a suppressed expression,"I'll think of a way to deal with the provisions."
Looking at that burly figure, Jia Xu hesitated for a while before saying,""My lord, Cao Cao sent a letter to me.”
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