A few days later, Qu Gao and his party returned to Luoyang with forty carts of grain. He immediately summoned officials from various ministries to resettle the refugees and provide them with food as needed. At the same time, they arranged fortifications for the refugees. The young and strong men were responsible for the reconstruction and restoration work in Luoyang City.
The helpless women were also arranged in a place and made some clothes for the winter. When it came to arranging women, Qu Gao had many inconveniences. Fortunately, when he returned to Xiangyang this time, he brought Yang over. Yang was Zhu Yan's most capable person in business.
, because they were unable to evacuate in time to take care of the dying Zhu Yan, they came to Luoyang with Qu Gao this time, which was a great help!
These refugees had food rations and arranged accommodation, so they naturally worked very hard. Not only that, as the news spread rapidly, more and more refugees were admitted to Luoyang City. New houses were built in the city, and shops in the market were
They also started to open one after another. By the twelfth lunar month, the newly built areas in the city had already been decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and people were living a life of fulfilling their duties and having no worries about food and clothing.
Qu Gao stood on the city gate tower, looking at this small scene of prosperity, and thought to himself that it might take many years to restore the prosperity of the entire Luoyang, but now he can see some results, which is finally comforting.
"It's night and the wind is cool."
Both shoulders were held down by a pair of hands, and a black fur cloak hung on the shoulders. Qu Gao thought it was Yang, so he pulled the cloak with both hands and tied it tighter. He turned back to look at the person who came, his face was slightly startled, he nodded and said in greeting: "
General."
Shi Min and Qu Gao stood side by side on the gate tower, looking at the brightly lit and bustling street below. He, who had always been iron-blooded, had a moist light in his eyes. He raised a jar of wine, took a sip, and suddenly laughed heartily.
Said: "I knew that I, Ran Min, did not see the wrong person!"
"Come!" Qu Gao took the wine from Shi Min and took a sip. Thinking back to the past few months, Shi Min allowed him to exert great influence on Luoyang without asking questions about everything. He seemed to have always believed that he could rebuild Luoyang.
He was quite confident, but he had never had the experience or talent in this area. Why did Shi Min dare to put this important responsibility on himself? Under the influence of wine, Qu Gao asked him: "General, why do you believe that I can govern Luoyang well?"
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Shi Min shook his head and replied: "It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. Someone has to do this. My men are all reckless men who only like to fight and kill. From the time we captured Luoyang, we watched helplessly
Most of this prosperous city is declining bit by bit in my hands, and the people are displaced, and I feel heartbroken." Shi Min suddenly said deeply: "I can take the world of the Jin Dynasty at any time, but if I take it, it will be like Luoyang.
What’s the point? My husband once said: It’s easy to conquer the world, but it’s difficult to defend it. I understand this truth now.”
Under the bright lights of the city, both of them were slightly drunk. Perhaps it was because of this jar of wine that Qu Gao and Shi Min had a rare opportunity to talk. It was also because of this conversation that Qu Gao
Only then did I get to know this barbarian general who is the God of War a little better. It turns out that he not only has the ability to be invincible, but also has meticulous and thoughtful considerations. He can be called a hero of the world.
"The Jin Dynasty is absurd and the Shi family is cruel. If the general puts up a flag, he will definitely be the leader of the country." Qu Gao said softly.
"Qu Lang is so brave!" Shi Min looked at Qu Gao in astonishment and lowered his voice: "You dare to say such things, how could you know that I am still a descendant of the Shi family."
Qu Gao met Shi Min's angry eyes, without any fear on his face, and replied: "What Qu Gao said is what he thinks in his heart. There is no way in the world, and all living beings are in ruins. If there is no enlightened Lord coming to this world, they will inevitably return.
It will take a hundred years of war.”
Shi Min suddenly laughed loudly and said: "If you weren't Xiangyang Qugao, I would take what you said today as your words to sow discord." Shi Min suddenly raised his head, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and said, "But you are right,
This troubled world needs someone to put an end to it, and if there is not a powerful person, it will be a disaster for hundreds of years."
"If I set up a flag and stand on my own, will Qu Lang be my general, make great achievements, and conquer the world?" Shi Min suddenly asked seriously.
Qu Gao did not deny in his heart that Shi Min was a wise master, and he treated people with no doubts and treated them generously. It was extremely enjoyable to work under him! But achievement was not what he wanted, and making the world go to war was not what he wanted, so he replied: "
General, Qu Gao has no intention of doing great things in the world. His only wish is to keep Xiangyang peaceful. If someone wants to attack Xiangyang, Qu Gao will immediately ask the general for orders to fight."
A hint of loneliness flashed in Shi Min's eyes, but then he said with admiration: "I heard that three generations of Qu Lang's ancestors were Xiangyang defenders. The safety of Xiangyang City may have been your mission long ago. In order to prevent Zhang You from surrendering to Zhao, you did not hesitate to do so.
Sacrificing Xiaojia and risking his life to kill him; after Zhang You's death, in order to ensure that there was a leader in Xiangyang, he did not hesitate to use his own strength to fight against the jade-faced king. Such a firm determination is rare in the world!" As he spoke, Shi
Min's eyes gradually became interested and he said: "When my troops came to the city, I knew that if I attacked Xiangyang by force, you would die in the city. Only by using Xiangyang as a bargaining chip can I force you to be used by me."
The cold wind blows, and the breath is like mist, and there is a slight chill on the face, but the black fur cloak on the body feels warm. Qu Gao said ashamedly: "How can Qu Gao be so virtuous? It takes such a long time for the general to spend so much time?"
Shi Min said: "In the past, Cao Mengde wanted to inspire Guan Yunchang, a beautiful woman with gold and silver, and appointed him an official and worshiped him as a general. He also gave him the famous horse Red Rabbit as a gift, but in the end he failed to take him under his command. Qu Lang was in Luoyang, but his heart was in Xiangyang. I
I know that one day, you will ride a white horse back to Xiangyang in good faith, and by then, maybe this troubled world will end in another form."
Qu Gao listened quietly. He didn't know what the form Shi Min was talking about, but he believed in Shi Min's vision. In the future, it might be as Shi Min said. He could return to Xiangyang justifiably, but he didn't know when that day would come.