As a member of the aftermath bureau, Luo Yangming is most aware of the current situation in Wuzhou. The food shortage is secondary. The key problem is the interruption of trade. Before Guangxi was captured, this was a dead end.
Wuzhou's fortune depends entirely on trade. Without trade, many urban residents would be unemployed. In order to stabilize the situation, Xie Erren did not allow shops to close, nor did he allow tailors, and also forced shops and workshops to open for business every day.
It is said that it is to "maintain the market".
Luo Yangming naturally understands the difficulties of the elders - this is to maintain stability. However, this stability is very reluctant and depends entirely on the continuous blood transfusions of the Senate and the aftermath bureau.
The businesses in the city were tortured by Xiong Wencan once, and a series of measures to deal with the aftermath after Xie Erren entered the city cost a lot of money and food. In addition, everything is so expensive. In addition to the homeless people in and outside Wuzhou who rely on relief
, the people in the market all had complaints. Luo Yangming saw it and was anxious in his heart.
However, the Senate in Wuzhou, even if it has all kinds of skills and clever ideas, cannot solve this fundamental problem. At the moment, there is no other way but to maintain it as much as possible and wait for the situation to improve.
The two discussed some more details before Zhu Fuyuan left.
"...Should we go back to Sanshui now, or..."
"I will stay in Wuzhou for a few more days." Zhu Fuyuan said, "I will stay at the Maoyuan Inn in the west of the city."
Luo Yangming knew that Zhu Fuyuan most likely had other tasks, so he couldn't ask more questions, so he sent him out.
Yi Haoran was doing the accounting in the accounting room, but he was thinking about why the customers of Dachang Rice Store were here. Regardless of the background of the thieves of this rice store, since it is a rice store, it is natural that it is in the grain business. This boss Zhu
I probably came here just for the food.
When it comes to food, Yi Haoran knows that there is currently a shortage of food in Wuzhou and the people in the city are unstable. The arrival of Zhu Fuyuan is probably related to this.
Could it be that the Kun thieves in Guangxi have made great progress? Yi Haoran's heart suddenly rose. Xiong Wencan was at the end of his rope now. Even if he could conquer Wuzhou immediately, the imperial court would probably not be able to forgive him for losing ground. He would not be in such despair.
Under such circumstances, Governor Xiong surrendered, right?!
It's not impossible if you think about it carefully. Yi Haoran is familiar with the Military and Territory Essentials and knows that Wuzhou is not only the gateway to Guangdong, but also one of the key points of Guangxi. The transportation between the Xijiang River Basin and the mainland mainly relies on Wuzhou-Lijiang-Lingqu-Hunan
This water transport line. After the Fubo Army occupied Wuzhou, it actually directly cut off the main transportation artery between the Ming Army in the interior and the Ming Army in Guangxi. Although there are still several roads from the interior to Guangxi, they are far less convenient and cheap than this.
A water transport line. If the Ming army in Guangxi could not recapture Wuzhou, even with an army of 100,000, they would be trapped in Guangxi and unable to move.
Xiong Wencan was in a desperate situation with no future for himself and Guangxi. If he refused to commit suicide and sacrifice his country, he would indeed have only surrender.
Yi Haoran's heart suddenly tightened. If this were the case, Guangdong and Guangxi would be doomed!
However, he was unable to do anything about Xiong Wencan's movements and the overall situation of Guangdong and Guangxi. Yi Haoran felt a strong sense of frustration in his heart at this time. Even if he had a clever plan and could kill a real man, what would it do to the overall situation?
Thinking of this, he felt a little irritated. Suddenly he had an idea. He had long heard Chang Qingyun say that Zhenkun's status was extremely noble, even more prominent than the princes of the Ming Dynasty - after all, princes were not allowed to participate in politics, and Australia's real
But Kun is a real person who can manage and discuss politics. If the real Kun of Wuzhou can be captured alive and brought to Guangxi, the Kun thieves will definitely throw a rat weapon into the trap. No matter whether the court is in war or peace, they will have chips in their hands.
The second person who wanted to capture Zhen Kun alive would probably think that he was just having a whim. Although Xie Erren did not live in seclusion, he was closely guarded. Because when Cai Lan assassinated him, he also knew that he was not so loved by others, not only
The number of outings has been greatly reduced, and multiple guards must be deployed every time you go out.
However, Yi Haoran felt that he had a chance because he had already mastered Cai Lan's line through Jiang Qiuchan.
Although Jiang Qiuchan knew nothing about his intentions, he didn't know Cai Lan's true thoughts at the moment. But with this line, he had eyes and ears that could reach Xie Erren directly.
Just to do this, Qiu Chan must be "joined". He himself can't go to Cai Lan, and he can't understand her thoughts.
Thinking of this, he felt a little hesitant. After all, this was a matter of great risk. Regardless of success or failure, the Australians would definitely investigate. He, Jiang Suo and others could run away, but Qiu Chan could not run away.
Nine times out of ten, you will lose your life.
After thinking again and again, Yi Haoran raised his head.
No matter! Although Qiu Chan is pitiful, her husband is dead and she has become an heir to her husband's family. She was originally a dishonest person, but now that she has the opportunity to be loyal to the court, she will inevitably receive the honor of honor in the future... The sorrow and honor behind her will be enough to compensate for this.
Thinking of this, Yi Haoran suddenly felt relieved. Jiang Qiuchan is a very suitable person: she has studied, is a sensible and honest woman; whether she was almost humiliated or her husband was killed, it was all caused by the siege of the city by thieves; in the end
, he was calm and composed when he killed the defeated soldiers, and was not a timid person. Not to mention that he had saved her before - by the way, Chang Qingyun had also saved her.
As long as Xiao shows great righteousness and avenges his country and his family, he can convince her.
"Old friend, I have to trouble you today." Yi Haoran was still dressed as a cashier going to the countryside to collect accounts.
Chang Qingyun smiled bitterly and said: "Return to my old friend, I will soon become an old ghost." He looked at Yi Haoran's gray beard and "awe-inspiring" righteousness, and couldn't help but secretly curse in his heart, how could he provoke such a madman! He wanted to die.
Forget it, it’s not about pulling someone’s back!
"Old friend, you have forgotten your roots when you say this." Yi Haoran didn't take it seriously, "If I didn't save you when I saw you dead in the city, you would have died at the hands of the wolf soldiers. How can you be a leader here?
Too ordinary book office?"
"Okay, it's all my fault." Chang Qingyun said with a bitter smile, "Sanhezui used to be a school ground, but now it's an Australian prisoner camp. There are only houses inside, so what's so good about it?"
"Sanhezui is the key to the outside of Wuzhou City. Naturally, I want to take a closer look." Yi Haoran said, "Just lead the way."
After Yi Haoran took control of Chang Qingyun, the first thing he did was to ask him to lead the way to the Sanhezui campus. In Yi Haoran's view, the Sanhezui prison camp was the biggest hidden danger to the Australians. Thousands of people gathered in such a camp.
The place where people live is only a few miles away from Wuzhou. Once a riot breaks out, it will immediately spread to Wuzhou and threaten the Xijiang waterway.
The Australians must also know this, so the first thing they do after entering the city is to repair the pontoon bridge. In case something changes, they can quickly send troops to calm it down.
"It's okay for me to take you in, but you have to listen to my instructions and don't talk nonsense, so as not to arouse suspicion." Chang Qingyun said helplessly, "The Australians are guarded by a squadron of the National Army at Sanhezui.
——It doesn't matter. They only guard the outer gates and don't care about the things inside. But there is also a detective team in this camp. Most of these people are old gangsters from the past Yamen, with sharp eyes and dark hearts. If you show them
If there is any flaw, I will turn around and sell you!"
"I can spare it." Yi Haoran nodded.
"It's just that your status is embarrassing..."
"It doesn't matter, I'll just use my identity as Mihang's accountant to go in. There are many people in Wuzhou who know me. If I make up a random identity, it will easily arouse suspicion."
"Why did you go in?"
"How about catching up with you?"
"I can't do it! I can't do it!" Chang Qingyun shook his hands wildly. He rolled his eyes and said: "Old Yi, did your boss provide military rice for the officers and soldiers in Wuzhou?"
"There is no grain merchant in this city who hasn't done this before." Yi Haoran heard Li Wensheng and his wife talk about this many times. He knew that not only the Luo family, but also the grain merchants in the city had suffered huge losses, and he hated Xiong Wencan and the government to the core.
"Then you should know who was able to do it at that time, right?"
Of course Yi Haoran knew that the name of the person in charge had already been cursed thousands of times by Ding Atao, saying "I will not die a good death".
"I know, I know, but even though his life or death is unknown, Governor Xiong's confidant has probably run away a long time ago..."
"That's it. Since you are Mr. Accountant, just say that you heard that this person was captured by the Australians and came here specifically to demand payment."
Yi Haoran was stunned for a moment, put his hands on his hands and laughed: "Old friend! You are indeed quite clever!"
"Where, where," Chang Qingyun sneered, "You are almost turning into a ghost, why don't you be smarter?" He warned, "It's easy for me to take you in, but you have to adapt to the situation inside and don't mess up!"
Then he asked: "Have you prepared any personnel or things for you?"
"Personnel affairs? I heard that Australians are not interested in this..."
"The Australians are not happy, but the people who are in charge inside are all local government gangsters. I brought you in because you were not allowed to see the light. If you don't take care of things, don't do anything wrong."
"Old friend, you are very considerate. I have some money with me."
"If you want it to be of use, I will naturally give you some advice, just follow the old rules."
After the two of them made it clear, they walked across the pontoon and headed towards the Sanhezui school grounds.
Sanhezui was originally a sandbar created by the impact of the Guijiang River. After Wuzhou established the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, a large number of troops were stationed all year round in order to "fu Yao". A school ground was set up at Sanhezui, which not only facilitated the review and training of the garrison, but also served as a part of the local garrison.
The main camp has thousands of troops stationed all year round.
Therefore, it not only has a martial arts hall, a grand review platform and a school ground, but also has many barracks and living facilities. After the occupation of Wuzhou, it became the main prisoner camp on the Guangxi front line, and prisoners transported from all over the place gathered here for detention and transit.
With the resources in Xie Erren's hands, it was naturally impossible for him to carry out very thoughtful and detailed management of the prisoner camp. He could only use the surrendered personnel to "self-manage", including maintaining public security, distributing rations, organizing personnel labor, etc., all by
In the past, senior officials in the prefecture and county yamen were responsible. The internal guards were retained personnel, mainly Kuaiban and Zhuangban yamen servants.