At present, Kuai Liang led Huang Zhong to Pingyuan County. Based on Pingyuan County, the seat of Pingyuan County, he could attack Jizhou at any time. However, after Kuai Liang's army arrived, it stopped here and did not go further north.
What Kuai Liang is doing now is to try his best to organize the place and further control Qingzhou.
In recent years, Yuan Tan has been in Qingzhou, focusing on recruiting troops and exploiting the people to increase his own strength, which has led to the decline of Qingzhou and the people's hardship. Kuai Liang led the army from Xuzhou, and along the way, there were deserted places everywhere.
It is land covered with weeds.
Although there are some slightly richer places, such as Beihai Kingdom and Qi Kingdom, these counties located in the center of Qingzhou are okay, but overall, the population of Qingzhou is not even comparable to that of Xuzhou and Xiapi Kingdom.
On the one hand, Cao Cao migrated too many people away in his early years, leaving behind a devastated Qingzhou. On the other hand, Yuan Tan did not care about the governance of Qingzhou and did not restore people's livelihood, but only exploited the people to strengthen himself.
It would be easier for Kuai Liang to establish a foothold in Qingzhou.
On the one hand, the State of Wu is strong and the place is stable, and the people know about the State of Wu and are willing to submit to the State of Wu; on the other hand, people such as Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning, Bing Yuan and Wang Lie are all famous scholars in Qingzhou.
These celebrities are serving their country.
With the example of these people, Kuai Liang has a strong connection with Qingzhou, and can win over some powerful local families.
Just like this, Kuai Liang's administration in Qingzhou was very easy and smooth. After winning over the local wealthy families, he made constant adjustments and arranged for local wealthy families to allocate grain for disaster relief. Kuai Liang also mobilized grain from Xuzhou to go north for disaster relief.
For Kuai Liang, Qingzhou was too poor and governing Qingzhou would be a long-term task, so he stopped at Pingyuan County for the time being.
In the camp, Kuai Liang was looking through the information.
The main thing he was looking through was the Yellow Population Register of Pingyuan County, but now, the Yellow Population List has not been updated for many years, so it doesn't have much meaning. Even so, Kuai Liang is still looking through it.
In addition, he also needs to know the situation of the land.
These are the basis for future governance.
While Kuai Liang was looking through the documents, soldiers came in and reported: "The governor, Lu Dai wants to see you."
"please!"
Kuai Liang gave an order.
When he was in Xuzhou, Lu Dai followed Kuai Liang as the governor of Donghai to destroy Yuan Tan and take over Zang Ba. Kuai Liang asked Lu Dai to follow him north to Qingzhou to assist Kuai Liang in handling government affairs.
The soldiers went to notify him, and soon Lu Dai entered the camp.
Lu Dai was wearing thick clothes and looked a little tired. But the moment he entered the camp, he had already cheered up and saluted Kuai Liang energetically.
Kuai Liang smiled and said, "What's the matter?"
Lu Dai said: "Reporting to the envoy, I have three things to report."
Kuai Liang smiled softly and asked, "I'm afraid it won't be easy to get Mr. Ding to come up with three things. Sit down and talk."
Lu Dai lifted up his robe and sat down, and said slowly: "Replying to the envoy, the first thing is that in mid-October, the weather is getting colder and colder. This winter is colder than ever. We arranged to stay in the direction of Taishan County
, the sentinel who was watching Taishan County sent back the news that it has snowed on many mountains."
"It's generally not snowing yet in Qingzhou, but the cold is already getting worse."
"In addition, many soldiers in our army are infected with cold. The same is true for local people. Many people are sick."
"This situation is quite serious."
When Lu Dai said this, a touch of admiration appeared on his face, and he said with emotion: "I have to say that the king of Wu is wise and powerful. He has already sent a letter to Zhang Shangshu, informing Zhang Shangshu that it will be freezing this year and that he will have to go early."
prepare for."
"Zhang Shangshu arranged for people to notify various places to prepare. He has foreseen it in advance."
"Now that winter is coming, we must prepare early. Otherwise, once a large-scale freeze occurs, people's lives may be difficult."
"If we were in Xuzhou alone, there would be no problem. Now that Qingzhou has been won, the local people cannot ignore it. We must provide large-scale relief to the people and stabilize food prices."
Lu Dai solemnly said: "Based on the current weather, it can be foreseen that disaster relief will be needed in the future."
Kuai Liang said calmly: "It doesn't matter if there is a cold winter. There is nothing to worry about. Just follow the procedures. In short, you send a letter to Shiyi who is in charge of Xiapi and ask him to transfer part of the grain in the granary and send it to Qingzhou."
"Although the cold winter is a big problem and will increase the troubles of the government. However, in the face of difficulties, it can enhance the influence of Wu State, further unite the people of Qingzhou, and let the people of Qingzhou know that Wu State values them.
Yes, I have them in mind."
Kuai Liang said: "Although there are difficulties, this is also an opportunity. We must solve it well and seize the opportunity."
After hearing this, Lu Dai said respectfully: "I was worried about disaster relief, but I didn't expect that you were in a high position and saw different results, which made you wise."
Kuai Liang shook his head and said: "Ding Gong, you should also learn to be flattering like others."
Lu Dai said solemnly: "I'm not flattering you, it's the fact. By following the envoy, I've gained more knowledge, broadened my thinking, and become more stable in doing things. All of these are the same as those who see the best."
Kuai Liang smiled softly, changed the topic, and said: "In the management of Qingzhou, on the one hand, doctors must make more arrangements, on the other hand, disaster relief must keep up. You should focus on these two things."
Lu Dai nodded solemnly.
Kuai Liang asked: "What about the second thing?"
Lu Dai replied: "Secondly, from the Yanzhou side, the governor Zhou Yu sent a letter, asking you to further pretend to attack Jizhou at the border of Pingyuan County and try to contain Jizhou's troops."
"The plan of Governor Zhou is to defeat Xiahou Dun in Dongjun with our help. Yu Jin evacuated from Taishan County. Governor Zhou has already captured most of Yanzhou. As long as he captures Dongjun, he will control Yanzhou."
Kuai Liang asked: "Did Yu Jin retreat on his own initiative?"
Lu Dai nodded and said: "In the letter, Governor Zhou said that Yu Jin took the initiative to evacuate Taishan County. In fact, it is understandable. Taishi Ci and Gao Shun took Shanyang County, Jiyin County, and surrendered Jibei Kingdom and other places. Yu Jin was afraid
, it’s normal to retreat first.”
"waste!"
Kuai Liang sneered.
His eyes were sharp and he said: "Yu Jin is very good at leading troops, and he is also quite good at fighting. Unfortunately, he lacks courage and spirit. This time, if he leads the army to attack Taishan County, Yanzhou
The situation in Qingzhou is different and will put a lot of pressure on us."
"After all, Taishan County is located in the heart of the country. It can invade Qingzhou and rush to the aid of Xiahou Dun in Dongjun."
"It's different if Yu Jin takes the initiative to retreat."
"Yanzhou and Qingzhou are connected. Since then, the territory has been unified, and everything has been different."
"Of course, this is also good for us.
The look in Kuai Liang's eyes was suddenly different, with a touch of fire, and he said loudly: "After Yu Jin leaves, it means that we have no constraints and can go north. Zhou Yu asked his officer to pretend to attack Yuan Shao, but now Yuan Shao, the army and You
Gongsun Zan of Jizhou is fighting. Why don’t we capture an area of Jizhou and seize a gateway to Jizhou?”