Chen Qing walked around the refugee camp. The management was good and the roads were clean and tidy. They were not as muddy and dirty as he imagined. This was not something he could do on the fly. He had to organize people to clear the snow as soon as it snowed. There was no accumulation of snow.
It won't be muddy.
Toilets were also arranged far away from the living area, and every household used stoves and briquettes.
"Where do coal cakes come from?" Chen Qing asked curiously, pointing to the coal cakes.
"It was supported by Taiyuan Prefecture. It provided 6,000 stoves and more than 100,000 kilograms of coal cakes. Now the two families share one stove."
"Have you told them? You can't use the stove in the big tent, it will cause poisoning."
"I've said it all, I've said it repeatedly, so far, there is no case of poisoning."
Chen Qing nodded, "Very good. In addition, I would like to have a discussion with a few old men and listen to their thoughts. Please ask Magistrate Yelu to arrange it!"
"The humble job will be arranged right now!"
Not long after, five or six old men came to the big tent. One of the middle-aged men was Liu Dajiang. Yelv Qiyan thought he was quite insightful, so he arranged to sit down and talk with him, but reminded him not to talk at this time.
The eucalyptus thing will be counterproductive.
"Everyone, please take a seat!"
Chen Qing invited everyone to sit down and said with a smile: "I invite everyone to come and have a casual chat, talk about home affairs, and talk about the current difficulties. Everyone can speak freely without restraint."
An old man raised his hand and said: "Your Highness, my surname is Chang. He is an old farmer. What I am most concerned about is spring plowing. I heard that the government will arrange for us to go to Taiyuan Prefecture. I suggest that we can leave early before spring plowing.
When I arrived in Taiyuan, there was land for farming, and I didn’t want to delay the farming season.”
“This is a good suggestion!”
Chen Qing happily said to Yelu Qiyan next to him: "Prefect Yelu can consider this suggestion."
"I remember my humble position and will discuss it with the Taiyuan Prefecture immediately."
At this time, another old man said: "Excuse me, Your Highness, the government has arranged for us to go to Taiyuan. Should we continue to live in the big tent, or should we have a house to live in?"
This is also the topic that the refugees are most concerned about, and it was asked by this old man.
Chen Qing smiled and said: "There is a misunderstanding here. Everyone may think that if you go to Taiyuan Prefecture, you will be placed in Yangqu County, Taiyuan Prefecture. In fact, this is not the case. There are no extra vacancies or extra land in Yangqu County.
There are not many. We have arranged for everyone to go to Taiyuan Prefecture. In fact, they are resettled in other counties under Taiyuan Prefecture, such as Qingyuan, Jiaocheng, Yuci, Taigu, etc. There is land to accommodate everyone, and there are also a lot of empty houses. You can definitely live there.
All counties live and work in peace and contentment."
The old people were talking to each other. Chen Qing looked at the middle-aged man and saw that he hesitated several times, so he smiled and said, "What's your name, sir?"
The middle-aged man quickly bowed and said: "Xiaomin Liu Dajiang!"
Chen Qing smiled and said: "This name is very grand. What do you want to say?"
"Xiaomin's suggestion may be a bit abrupt."
"But it doesn't matter!"
"Does Your Highness know that there are two large lakes about a hundred miles north of Datong City? The lake in the northwest is called Ang'a Xiashui, and the lake one hundred and fifty miles to the northeast is called Baishuibo."
Chen Qing nodded, "I know these two lakes, keep talking!"
Liu Dajiang continued: "If the nomadic army on the grassland wants to attack Datong Prefecture, there will definitely be tribes specializing in sheep farming next to these two lakes. This sheep-raising tribe is actually the enemy's logistical supply. The nomadic army is just like us.
The soldiers and horses have not moved yet, and the food and grass have gone first. If the Western Army can kill the tribes raising sheep by the two lakes, then the nomadic cavalry's southward raids will not happen."
Chen Qing was surprised and asked with a smile: "What if I kill two sheep-raising tribes, but the other side sends a new tribe?"
"Generally not. Waging war and logistical supplies are related to the interests of all tribes. They negotiated and discussed it in the winter. If they want to send new supplies, everyone has to sit down and renegotiate, various offers and profit distribution.
It’s different again. After months of quarreling, by the time everyone compromises again, it may already be autumn, and the fighting time will be very short.”
Chen Qing nodded repeatedly, "That makes sense. How does Mr. Liu know these things?"
"When I was young, I stayed in the grassland for more than ten years and participated in the wars between their tribes, so I have a relatively clear understanding of some of the characteristics of their battles."
"very good!"
Chen Qing sincerely praised him. What he needed most was someone who understood the battles of the grassland tribes.
Chen Qing smiled at the old man next to him and said, "If you have any other suggestions, please tell me frankly."
........
Liu Dajiang was a very intelligent man. When he was twenty years old, he was kidnapped to the grassland and lived in the grassland for fifteen years. He married a wife and had children in the grassland. Later, his wife and children died of illness, so he returned to Yingzhou and lived in the grassland.
He has a legendary experience. Liu Dajiang made full use of his experience in the grassland and successfully gained the attention of King Yong.
After the symposium, Liu Dajiang finally found an opportunity to tell Chen Qing about the grievances of his brother-in-law Yao Dalang.
Liu Qing smiled slightly and said: "So, you are Yao Song and Yao Mei's uncle?"
Liu Dajiang was surprised and happy, "Has Your Highness seen them?"
"Your niece is very courageous. She blocked the street and complained against her brother behind his back. I accepted her petition."
"ah!"
Liu Dajiang was really surprised. He asked urgently: "Your Highness, where are they now?"
"They are at the inn in Anping Town. Yao Song is seriously injured and needs treatment. You can go and see them."
"Xiao Min wants to see their brother and sister, please give me your permission!"
Chen Qing nodded, "Go ahead! When you come back, go find General Tongyan, the deputy commander. He is short of a guide. I think you are a good fit!"
Liu Dajiang was so moved that he knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you for your love, Your Highness!"
Chen Qing ordered his soldiers to take twenty taels of silver to him and lend him a horse. Liu Dajiang rode towards Anping Town.
........
With the arrival of King Yong, Zhe Yanzhi actually felt a little guilty. The main reason was that his son did not report to the military headquarters in accordance with the regulations. Of course, he was worried that his son would be sent to live in Jingzhao. Although not now, he would be sent to live in Jingzhao after he is two or three years old.
Woolen cloth?
Moreover, his staff Li Bailing also advised him that if the military headquarters did not ask, then he should just pretend that he did not know this rule and wait until he was asked. There was no need to take the initiative to report the matter to the military headquarters.
Li Bailing's persuasion convinced Zhe Yanzhi that officialdom is like this. Rules are rules and enforcement is enforcement. If you don't break it, the rules may not be enforced. If you break it, you have to enforce it even if you don't want to enforce it.
But now that King Yong is here, should he say it or not?
Li Bailing persuaded him again: "If His Highness King Yong asks about the family situation, the governor will naturally tell him that he has given birth to a son. If he doesn't ask, why should the governor bother him?"
Li Bailing was tall and fat, with thick eyebrows and deep eyes, and a big nose. Judging from his appearance, he was well-groomed and very imposing. It was also because of Li Bailing's appearance that Zhe Yanzhi hired him as his staff.
However, Li Bailing introduced his own daughter to him as a concubine, and she gave birth to a fat son. Zhe Yanzhi was impressed by Li Bailing and appointed him as his chief staff officer.
He almost obeyed Li Bailing's persuasion, but today Li Bailing's persuasion made Zheyanzhi hesitate a little.
