Huang Wudie blinked her beautiful eyelashes and asked in confusion: "Master, free lunch? I don't understand what you are talking about."
Liu Qi was startled. Oops, he got a little carried away. How could a woman from ancient times understand this pre-travel modern philosophical vocabulary, so he had to fool him: "Ahem, there is no free lunch in the world. I mean, there is no such thing in the world."
It's a good thing that there is no charge for medical treatment and no money for making clothes? People don't believe it. If Junior Sister and Huan'er charge some money appropriately, and those in need can reduce it appropriately, there will be people who come to make clothes and see doctors."
"Really?" Huang Wudie didn't believe Liu Qi's words. Could it be that the citizens of Xinye were so stupid that they would not make clothes or see a doctor for free, but would be happy to pay for it?
"Of course it's true. I'll withdraw this free announcement later, and post a paid announcement as I said. I guarantee that in three days, there will be a large crowd, but it will be better than the sparse one now."
"Okay, just listen to the young master." Huang Wudie was still dubious, so she sent Huan'er to ask Wen Dai to rewrite the notice, and sat quietly in a garment shop waiting for the hungry and cold city residents to make winter clothes.
Sure enough, three days later, as Liu Qi had expected, people came to the Fengwudifei clothing store to make cold clothes one after another. Some people also sought medical advice from Huan'er, a disciple of Hua Tuo. Because the price was fair, people with poor families also came to the clothing store.
There are exemptions or credits available, and clothing stores and clinics that charge a fee are actually much more lively than those that offer free services.
The two sisters Huang Wudie and Huan'er had their own things to do. In addition, the two sisters lived in the same room. Liu Qi was too lazy to think about things between men and women. He thought about cleaning up the local tycoons in Echeng after the new year and then returning to Xinye's old county.
Under the government's plan, the two girls Huang Wudie and Huan'er were given official status, and the two women were separated on both sides of Liu Qi's bedroom. From now on, there would be many opportunities to favor Miss Huang and Huan'er.
Due to the implementation of a series of relief activities in the county, the people gradually became aware of the new Xinye County Magistrate's love and protection for the people. The already depressed county showed some vitality. Although the New Year atmosphere was not strong, there were several gatherings in the city.
The city gradually resumed its trade. The city residents who were neither cold nor hungry naturally had smiles on their faces. Kind and honest people rushed to tell each other. A good county magistrate who made decisions for the people came to Xinye City, and many common people who were displaced outside the city
People with children in tow poured into Xinye County.
Chen Wen went to Echeng for some days and never came back. Liu Qi was a little worried. Unfortunately, there were many affairs in the county and he had to go to Echeng to investigate. The strange thing was that no rich man from Echeng came to visit the new county magistrate Liu Qi.
The local tycoons in Echeng did not receive an invitation from the local tyrants in Echeng to visit the new county magistrate Liu Qi as a guest in Echeng. It seems that the local tyrants in Echeng took over the city as king and did not care about Liu Qi as the county magistrate at all. They might also show Liu Qi's power and leave a ruin.
The county seat is giving Liu Qi, the county magistrate, a headache.
Regarding the nearly 100 captured Montenegrin bandits, Wen Wen Dai's brainwashing did not allow them to be tried or killed. They were all recruited and kept in the county government office for secret training.
Wen Dai placed his own soldiers among the trained Black Mountain bandits as dubos and captains, and selected several better-qualified ones from the bandits to serve as deputy dubos and deputy captains as his deputies. Within a month, he was basically under control
This miscellaneous army consisted of a hundred bandits, thus Liu Qi's available troops reached 300.
The weather was getting colder, and Liu Qi was sitting in the county government hall. Wen Dai came to report with a sad face: "Sir, there are twice as many people in the city as when we first arrived. Nearly half of the army's food relief has been used. If we continue like this, I'm afraid we won't be able to survive the coming spring.
Three hundred soldiers are about to run out of food, should we stop distributing relief food?"
Liu Qi waved his hands repeatedly: "No, General Dai. From today on, the county government's expenses will be halved, and relief for the people will not be reduced. No matter the people are hungry and cold, what is the use of our government? No matter what method you use, you must persist in the coming spring and Echeng."
Once the war begins, Echeng will be recovered, farming will resume, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and Xinye will surely prosper."
"Yes." Wen Dai stuck out his tongue, and Liu Qi gave Wen Dai an arduous task that was difficult to complete.
The young master Liu Qi was benevolent and loyal, and loved the people as much as his father Liu Biao. Wen Dai had to think about how to raise military rations and save money.
In his position and in charge of his political affairs, an idea flashed through Wen Dai's mind regarding the issue of insufficient food, and he immediately bowed his hands and said, "Sir, I have an idea, I don't know whether to talk about it or not."
Liu Qi saw Wen Dai's face beaming with joy, and guessed that Wen Dai had an idea, so he said, "General Dai, it's okay to just say it."
Wen Dai said: "I want to go to Wancheng to visit my father today and collect some military rations on the way. However, I don't know why the young master has been living in Xinye for a long time without mentioning my father. Dai really had no choice but to take this strategy and hoped that the young master
Don't be offended."
Wancheng is the seat of Nanyang County, less than 200 miles away from Xinye, only a few days' journey by car and horse.
The governor of Nanyang County was Wen Dai's father, Zhonglang General Wenpin. When Liu Qi first came to Xinye, he did not forget this. Wenpin was Liu Qi's secret move to suppress the bandits and consolidate Xinye. He would not use it unless absolutely necessary. At this time, because of
Asking for help from General Wenpin with only a small amount of military rations would be looked down upon.
Naturally, Wen Dai didn't know Liu Qi's intentions, but Liu Qi said: "At that time, Yuan Shao raised his troops and Cao Cao used force. My father, General Wen, led his troops to guard the territory. The army is also in need of supplies. We cannot cause trouble to General Wen due to temporary difficulties.
I believe this difficulty is nothing, it is just a winter, and it will be over. After the new country is settled, I will take you to visit General Wen."
"Yes, I would like to listen to the young master's instructions." Wen Dai felt cold in his heart. The young master rejected the thought of borrowing food from his father, so he had to find another way. It is hard to say whether he can survive this winter?
We can only discuss the issue of insufficient military rations after Chen Wen arrives.
Wen Dai was thinking about Chen Wen when he saw Chen Wen, Chen Chun, and Chen Xia walking into the county government hall in the dusty weather. They called the young master repeatedly and bowed their hands. When everyone saw Chen Wen arriving, they started asking questions. The story of Goose City is natural.
It has become the topic of greatest concern to all brothers present.
After meeting with Chen Wen, Liu Qi waited for Chen Wen to sit down and asked calmly: "Brother Wen and General Chun Xia have been to Echeng for some time. I wonder how the people of Echeng react to the notice of Anmin? What's going on with those local tycoons?
No?"
Chen Wenzheng lowered his body and replied: "Master Qi, the two brothers Chunxia and I posted the notices and recruitment notices of the new field order to Echeng City. The people in Echeng City did not seem to care about the government notices. On the contrary,
A lot of people gathered in front of the debt collection notice issued by several local tycoons. No one dared to leave Echeng. The people in Echeng were really scared."
Liu Qi guessed this result and asked in a loud voice: "What are the reactions of those rich people?"
Chen Wendao said: "Those local tycoons each built their own courtyards in Echeng. Those courtyards were shaped like fortresses. They were tall, thick, strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Each courtyard was guarded by servants. The people of Echeng could not help but owe debts to the local tyrants.
No one dares to escape and has no debts, but no one is willing to leave. The streets are much more lively than the county town. No wonder the county town is so depressed."
The situation in Echeng has become clear. The main city of Xinye County under the government is simply an abandoned city compared to the Echeng occupied by local tyrants. Liu Qi felt angry after hearing this. After a moment of reflection, he came up with the idea of capturing Echeng.
After moving to Echeng, connect Echeng with the main city of the county, expand the territory of Xinye city, and implement strong military and benevolent policies. Within a few years, Xinye will be prosperous.
Liu Qi had made up his mind and blurted out: "Brother Wen, can we capture Echeng with only two hundred soldiers?"
Chen Wen was startled, thought carefully, and shook his head: "No."
Liu Qi asked again: "Where are the three hundred soldiers?"
Chen Wen was stunned, paused, and shook his head: "Not sure."
Liu Qi was not discouraged. He stared at Chen Wen and said, "Brother Wen, you must know that our soldiers can withstand ten with one."
Chen Wen knew that Liu Qi had the intention to attack the city, and felt that the time to attack the city was not mature yet, so he replied: "Sir, I have considered the factors of our elite soldiers and generals, but there are three major local tyrants in Echeng, and each of them has their own troops."
Thousands, even if three hundred troops were divided into three places to attack, that is, one would block ten, but the wealthy manor in Echeng was a deep ravine with huge ravines, bows, arrows, rolling wood, thunder and stones. Going deep into Echeng was like getting into a cage.
Yu Zi fell into a trap. If we are not completely sure and forcefully attack Echeng, we will definitely cause a lot of casualties and the gain will not be worth the loss."
Liu Qi took a breath when he heard this. No wonder the local tyrants in Echeng were so confident that they did not visit the county magistrate when they came. Since Chen Wen said how difficult it was to attack the city, it means that the local tyrants in Echeng had already made plans to protect themselves.
However, what Liu Qi had decided would not be changed easily. When he thought of being reborn in the Three Kingdoms and becoming a county magistrate, he would be able to divide the land among local tycoons. Liu Qi would become inexplicably excited. He thought about how Mao Taizu used this move to unite the majority of the people.
The peasant brothers finally conquered the country and dominated the world.
From ancient times to the present, in China, the issues related to agriculture, rural areas, and farmers in rural areas are related to the survival and future of the common people. They are also the first issues that wise emperors should solve. Whoever treats the farmer brothers well will have the foundation to win the world.
, Special Forces Time Travel It is impossible for Liu Qi, who has received various advanced management knowledge education, not to understand this important issue about farmers.
Liu Qi calmed down and decided to destroy Echeng no matter how difficult it was, connect Echeng to the main county city, consolidate the city defense, expand the town's scope, and build Xinye into Liu Qi's place of fortune after his rebirth in the Three Kingdoms.
"Brother Wen, in your opinion, how many soldiers can capture Echeng?" Liu Qi asked, with a self-deprecating tone: "Brother Wen will never let me recruit 3,000 soldiers and then attack Echeng?"
"This..." Chen Wen blushed at Liu Qi's words. He hurriedly took out a topographic map from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Qi. "I was just questioned by the young master. I didn't have time to present the defense map of Echeng to the young master."
Chen Wen stood up and presented the Echeng city defense map that he had carefully drawn over the past few days to Liu Qi. He unfolded it in front of Liu Qi's desk, pointed to the circles on the city defense map and said: "Sir, please see, these are streets, these are the streets."
There are three local tycoon's mansions here. There are hotels here, shops here, and residential areas here. If you attack the city, you must sneak into Echeng in advance. The three local tyrants' mansions attack at the same time, catching him by surprise and cutting off the three villages.
The name of the courtyard is in the corner, and only a sudden attack is the only way to win."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qi nodded, softened his tone, and said, "Brother Wen's words make sense. Do you think we will attack the city according to Brother Wen's plan? How many troops will be needed?"
Chen Wen stroked his beard, thought seriously for a while, and replied: "As long as there are no mistakes, 300 troops can be divided into three places, and 200 troops can be maneuvered, for a total of 500 troops."
"Okay, recruit another two hundred soldiers, take advantage of the three major local tycoons' relaxation during the New Year, and attack Echeng on New Year's Eve." Liu Qi made a decisive decision.