It is more than one hundred miles from Puban to Fenyin, and sixty or seventy miles from Fenyin to Pishi. Fenyin and Pishi are places that Zhang Lu has not visited during this inspection, but Pi Wan has already reported the relevant situation. After discussing the relevant matters, he asked Pu Ling to send a postman to send an edict: "Fenyin should prepare more boats, ferry ten thousand strong men from the county, and camp outside the city." For some reason, Fenyin's order thought that where to use troops, but he did not If he dared to neglect, he immediately prepared ferries, grain and fodder, and set up a camp fence outside the city. When Zhang Lu and others arrived two days later, they found that Fenyin had been prepared. Zhang Lu praised it greatly!
After inspecting Fenyin's grain reserves, Zhang Lu became more confident in the development of Hedong.
Fenyin is an obvious border town. In the hands of the Wei State, Fenyin and Pishi were the logistics bases supporting Shaoliang City on the other side of Hexi; while in the hands of the Qin State, they only provided cover for the Xiayang Ferry on the other side. However, due to the construction of the Wei State, there were abundant granaries here, with about twenty hoards. Counting new and old grains, there were 100,000 shi of grains in Fenyin alone. Pishi is the seat of an ancient feudal state. Its economic conditions are even better than those of Fenyin. Not only does it have a larger population, but it also has richer industries and can even make iron. It is almost a capital-level city. With these two cities, plus Wu and Wei in Hebei, there is a foundation for development; as long as there are people, there will be no problem in developing Hedong. Thinking of this, Zhang Lu became more determined to keep these people from Shangjun in Anyi. Thinking together, Zhang Lu hoped that the people from Shangjun would come soon.
The administration of Qin State was as punctual as a machine. It was said that it was ten days. The people from Shangjun arrived on time ten days later, and the craftsmen of Xianyang Zaozuo Mansion also arrived at the same time. Zhang Lu explained his thoughts to Pi Wan, Fen Yin Ling and others, and wanted to try his best to win people from Shangjun to stay in Hedong. Therefore, Fenyin ordered to mobilize relevant personnel to dig stove pits and collect firewood in the camp early. After the strong men from Shangjun arrived, a boat was brought over; the county soldiers were led to each camp according to the establishment; immediately there were cars and trucks transporting food, and someone also sent firewood. He took water from the Fen River and made fire for his meal.
The aroma of food cooked by those who arrived first attracts those who arrive later. It took ten thousand people almost a day to completely cross the river. But when the last group of people crossed the river, those who crossed the river first had already begun to prepare dinner.
Zhang Lu did not treat them differently, but transported two loads of food to each camp equally; those who came early would certainly have two meals, while those who came later would have been hungry for a day, and they were already hungry and had to eat everything.
Zhang Lu led the officials to inspect each camp and went down to each fire to talk with the soldiers. I found that most of the people who came here had titles, or at least were civil servants, and almost never had white bodies. After asking tactfully, it turns out that Shangjun's food production has almost stopped this year, and the people in Shangjun who are left there almost have to starve to death. I heard that there is a project, and everyone is actively participating; because there are too many people, and there are only 10,000 candidates, priority can only be given. Those with noble titles are guaranteed to participate; and those with white bodies are the elders who are willing to give up their titles and let their children and grandchildren take over. Zhang Lu encouraged them to work hard and if they made meritorious deeds, they could bring out their families. Having just experienced hunger and had a full meal, the people in Shangjun were in a state of extreme joy. When they heard Zhang Lu's words, they all responded one after another, saying that they would never slack off.
That night, all the officials from Shangjun doctor and above gathered in the city. Zhang Lu explained to them the contents of the project: the first step was to build a road from Fenyin to Pishi; the second step was to build a road from Pishi and Fenyin to An. The third step is to build the road from Anyi to Wucheng; the fourth step is to build the road between Wu, Wei and Puban; the fifth step is to build the road from Puban to Anyi. The construction period is estimated to take half a year.
After hearing this, the officials of Shangjun said gratefully: "Zhang Qing took pity on the hardship of our people and worked with him many times, so he did not dare to quit his work. However, Shangjun is short of food, and more than ten thousand people were affected. I am willing to replace them. The food given by Hedong is not enough." If you dare to ask for more, you will be asked to give half of it, and the rest will be sent back to the county in a hurry to save them."
Zhang Lu said: "Qin's law is that if the officials do not rescue disasters, the people will save themselves. Life and death are frozen, and destiny is settled. How can Shangjun offend alone?"
One of the leading officials said: "I dare not violate Qin's laws. Today, the people serve Hedong. They do not dare to ask for more from Hedong. They dare to divide their families to fulfill the obligation of supporting each other."
Pi Wan said: "It is a righteousness to support each other in the same robe. However, each can do his part. Building the road to the east of the river is too hard. If you only get half food and are always hungry, how can you complete your strength?" Missed deadline!"
The official said: "If you miss the deadline, please behead me to express your gratitude!"
Zhang Lu said: "Qin's law stipulates that people in the city have to fight for food every day. Now it's only five liters, which is illegal. If we follow the national law, it will be harmed!"
The official said: "I would like to fight for food every day as a guide, but I will smuggle it into Shangjun. If I am prosecuted by the law, it will be my fault!"
After a night's rest, the drums were played at dawn and the names were called, and then they had a meal. The migrant workers were managed like an army. The public official pressed his fingerprints and accepted a thousand shi of grain from Fenyin. He immediately shipped 500 shi to Shangjun, and only gave 500 shi to the migrant workers. Zhang Lu observed that this group of migrant workers seemed to have a tacit understanding. Although they only had half food, no one complained.
According to the calculation in advance, the migrant workers were organized according to the processes of digging, sifting, and tamping soil. In order to avoid causing trouble to Hedong, even the people of Shangjun took on the task of transporting grain: they received the grain from the warehouse, loaded half of it directly onto the ship, and transported it to Shangjun. Only then did Zhang Lu believe that everyone in Shangjun was of the same mind.
After a short period of adaptation in the first day or two, the project quickly got on track. The road from Fenyin to Pishi was built in less than ten days. The road is five steps wide and stretches along the Fen River, with wooden bridges built at some narrow places. Zhang Lu checked the quality of the project along the way and was very satisfied.
After arriving at Pishi, the official asked to see Zhang Lu again and said, "The matter is urgent! If you don't dare to disturb Zhang Qing, the county is actually in trouble. I would like to regain ten thousand people!"
Zhang Lu said: "Fenyin and Pishi are in the county, but they still have a hundred thousand grains. How can they go to several counties and starve in one year's calamity?"
The official said: "Shangjun is close to the quicksand, and the only thing it depends on is the river. The acres are less than a stone, so it is difficult to accumulate food. According to Qin law, the officials cannot save the victims, so although there is little food, they can't help. You must work to survive." ! There are 50,000 households in the county, all of whom need to be fed, but there are not enough officials to serve them. So we have to invite him to the east of the river!"
Zhang Lu said: "What kind of service is there in Shangjun?"
The official said: "Each county can be guarded by a thousand men; for a city guard, there are also a thousand men. For pounding, workmanship, and weaving, there are also a limited number. When I asked Huayang, the prince thought that there was a big battle in the east of the river, and he had to get manpower. Everyone. I sincerely hope that Zhang Qing will succeed!"
Zhang Lu said: "Ten thousand people were enslaved in the east of the river. It's just a number. You can't add more without any reason. What can I do?"
The official said: "Why do we care about the people?"
Zhang Ludao: "I have given you an order, but if you have meritorious service, you will be allowed to return to your family. This road returns to the Pi family, and it will be successful in one battle. I ask you to restore those who have meritorious service, and you may get thousands."
The official said: "This is all about adhering to the virtue of being gifted to heaven and having a good life!"
Zhang Ludao: "When Hedong was first established, the king ordered that anyone who moved to Anyi in Hedong would be given a title, and sinners would be exempted from it. If the official goes to the county to conquer it, if he can move, wouldn't it be two good things?"
The official said: "Everyone has settled down and relocated. Although there were orders, no one responded."
Zhang Lu said: "There is a lord in the front, there is famine in the back, and there may be someone who can respond."
Dr. Gong said: "There are few people in Shangjun, so I might not be able to respond."
Zhang Lu said: "I hope that the doctor will be endowed with the virtue of being a good student and be good at persuading him. If he is able to move, his contribution will not be small."
The official was hesitant and difficult to answer.
Zhang Ludao: "The officials will discuss with the county and persuade them to move; I will ask the servants to make contributions and restore their families; if they persuade the servants again, or if they are willing, they will move out with their families. In this way, the number of ten thousand people can be obtained !”
The official said: "Although Shangjun is evil, it is also a border county of Qin. It controls the Rong in the north and controls Taiyuan in the east. The relationship is not light. They all moved to Anyi. What is Shangjun for?"
Zhang Lu said: "You die of hunger, and you don't lose much? Hedong is close to Shangjun, and the land is fertile, with food and soldiers. There is something going on in Shangjun, but isn't it okay to mobilize troops from Hedong?"
The old man shook his head.
Zhang Ludao: "Qin's law does not provide disaster relief. I have military service in the east of the river, and I will conquer thousands of people in your county, and I will get a lot of benefits. The purpose of Tijun's good life is for planning. The decision is in your ears!"
The official said: "I would like to report to you and discuss it with you."
So Zhang Lu sent troops to each camp to report their merits. Anyone who got merits would be reunited with his family. A few days later, the merit reports of each battalion were reported, and there were more than 3,400 meritorious personnel. Zhang Lu handed the list to Dr. Gong and asked him to arrange for the family members of the meritorious personnel to serve in Hedong as soon as possible.
Since the list of meritorious personnel is reported by each battalion, the doctors in charge of each battalion have received hints from the public doctor to report as many as possible. Dr. Gong knew that these more than 3,400 people were already the upper limit that the conscription could reach. If you want to increase the number of people, you will need to submit a separate budget and get approval.
He had no choice but to cross the river in person and go to Fushi, five hundred miles away, to discuss with the governor. Shangjun is an important border county of the Qin State. The governors of all dynasties have been close confidants of the King of Qin. Famous ministers such as Xiang Shou and Sima Cuo have all served as governors of Shangjun. Only Shangjun has always taken advantage of it. Now the county governor heard that Hedong wanted to poach people from him, and he couldn't help but became furious. The official said: "The disaster in Shangjun is caused by God. It cannot be saved by human affairs. If you die of hunger and death, the defense will be lost. It is better to move thousands of weak people to it, so that there will be few people seeking food and many people eating raw food." also."
The county guard was silent for a moment and said, "Danlifu is a little boy!" He ordered all counties to send orders to all counties who are willing to go to the east of the river to eat.
Shangjun has a vast territory and many counties. Once the order was passed down, the border counties would not arrive for several days. The list of meritorious service personnel was also sent to each county, and one person from each family was ordered to go to Hedong to assist.
Since Anyi could not afford the food expenses for road construction, Zhang Lu could only divide his troops into two groups, building roads from Fenyin and Pishi to Anyi respectively. After exploration, they chose to build from Pishi and Fenyin to Gushan. After meeting at the foot of Gushan, they led directly to Anyi. The official traveled thousands of miles between Pishi and Fushi. When he returned to Pishi, the road from Pishi and Fenyin to Anyi was half built, and he was almost at the foot of Gushan.
