Time passed by, and everyone's nervous palms became sweaty.
Will it come? Will anyone come?
The clatter of horse hoofs squeezed the hearts of the militiamen. They secretly raised their heads and looked over.
The leader wears a jade crown, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and a brocade robe embroidered with cloud patterns.
Seeing him looking over, the militiamen immediately lowered their heads.
Such a noble person is not something they can look at directly.
The sound of horse hooves stopped. The militiamen were worried, had they offended someone?
"If you can fight from Yu County to Huining County, I don't believe that you are quails. Lu Xingzhi, show me how you are doing." Yang Shu said loudly.
"King Qin? You are King Qin!" someone exclaimed.
"I came out in a hurry. Next time, I will pick out a python robe from the closet so that you can identify it more easily." Yang Shu smiled and said in an easy-going tone.
Lu Xingzhi looked at Yang Shu intently. The King of Qin was as frank and honest as the rumors said. He would not look down upon you just because you are of low origin.
"Join the king!" Lu Xingzhi knelt down, and the others reacted and followed suit.
"I've suffered a lot these years." Yang Shu helped the people up one by one. They were all young and strong, but their hands were as rough as an old man's.
Everyone's noses were sore and they almost shed tears. This was the first time that someone felt that they were working hard.
"Kings……"
There are so many words I want to say, but as soon as the words come out, I am choked and unable to speak.
"I understand." Yang Shu sighed.
"Bitter."
A group of men who had never shed tears no matter how difficult it was, at this moment, cried like children.
"The days will get better and better in the future." Yang Shu grabbed their arms with a determined look on his face.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The men knelt on their knees and kowtowed to Yang Shu.
"Hel him up." Yang Shu called to Qin Wangwei behind him.
Lu Xingzhi wiped the corners of his eyes and led Yang Shu to see the large army.
"You did a good job. You opened the granary to stock the grain, and you didn't take a grain of rice from the people. You only used the butcher's knife on the defenders, and you didn't do anything to hurt the people." Yang Shu slowed down and walked with Lu Xingzhi, praising.
"The common people are just replacing themselves as guards of Qinzhou."
Lu Xingzhi forced a smile. Facing Yang Shu, he was a little nervous. King Qin looked young, but his aura was really strong.
"Long before you came, I had discussed with Governor Xu. I have traveled hundreds of miles to defect. I have deep feelings and must be treated kindly."
"But Qinzhou has just recruited 100,000 troops, and there is no room for them at this stage."
Disappointment flashed across Lu Xingzhi's eyes.
"Your Majesty, can you..." Lu Xingzhi wanted to fight for it. If he went back like this, these tens of thousands of people would inevitably be resentful. Even if they were arranged to dig rivers, it would be good.
"But the border is the time when people are needed."
"I want to create a prosperous age, but scattered soldiers cannot provide much help. Lu Xingzhi, do you dare to go?" Yang Shu stopped and looked at Lu Xingzhi.
"Common people, common people dare!" Lu Xingzhi did not hesitate at all. There was no war now. The King of Qin would never let them die, but wanted to turn these farmers into soldiers who could protect their homes and country.
"If they don't want to, let them register at the Yamen, and I will arrange work for them."
After explaining the situation clearly, Yang Shu looked far away, "Let's rest for the next few days. In the evening, someone will come over and tell you about the laws of Qinzhou."
"The grassroots will restrain them." Lu Xingzhi promised.
"It's really hard."
Yang Shu's steps slowed down, and all he could see were scrawny men wearing shabby clothes.
"Is this how you endure the winter too?"
Lu Xingzhi smiled bitterly, "The imperial court imposes heavy taxes and the county magistrate is as poisonous as a tiger. How can I find cotton clothes at home?"
Yang Shu was silent. When a large number of people with big heads and thin bodies stand in front of you, the visual impact is very big.
Without any words, you can feel their suffering.
It turns out that people really don’t have enough to eat.
"It's King Qin!"
Someone shouted, and the team suddenly became excited.
"King Qin!"
The militiamen knelt down and kowtowed to Yang Shu.
"Everyone get up!" Yang Shu shouted loudly.
"From now on, Yu County, You County, and Licheng will be integrated with Qinzhou. What Qinzhou has, you will have."
"Xu Governor has left the city and will arrive in Yu County soon."
"The first batch of rice grains totals thirty carts and will arrive in You County the day after tomorrow."
"Lumber and tiles are also being transported, and five hundred craftsmen are temporarily assigned."
"At this stage, I cannot promise much, but I can guarantee that you will live in peace of mind and have enough to eat."
The militiamen's lips twitched, and their knees that had just left the ground dropped heavily again, "Long live, long live, long live the king!"
"Long live Long live Long live!!!"
"Long live Long live Long live!!!!!!"
The militiamen kept repeating that they came to Huining County from Yu County and asked for nothing more than a way to live. The King of Qin not only gave it to them, but also gave them something they dared not think of, even if they were willing to die immediately.
Yang Shu patted Lu Xingzhi's arm and walked away.
The shouting will not stop until he leaves.
…
"Your Majesty, Meng Zhang wants to see you." Pai Gow approached Yang Shu and said.
Yang Shu pen paused and raised his eyes, "Please come quickly."
This is the person Xu Jingzhou specially assigned to, and there is no doubt about his ability.
Now it depends on temperament.
Not long after, a gray-haired old man entered the study under the leadership of Pai Gow.
"See you, Your Majesty." Meng Zhang bowed and saluted. Although he was tired, his clothes were neat and his hat was neat, without any mistakes.
On the surface, he is strict.
Yang Shu helped the man up and said, "Before Governor Xu left Qinzhou, he repeatedly told me to treat you with courtesy."
Meng Zhang smiled, took a step back, and saluted again, "I am willing to do my little bit to help the king stabilize the country."
Yang Shu was slightly stunned. Was it so smooth?
You won't be faked, right?
Little did Yang Shu know that when he spoke in front of the militiamen, Meng Zhang was among the crowd watching.
How could a monarch who doesn't put on airs and dares to make promises in public be any worse?
The most important thing is that Yang Shu not only said it, he also actually did it.
This traitor is for sure.
Meng Zhang recognized his master when he came up, and Yang Shu couldn't be punished.
Brother-in-law, is this the right person? Why don't you leave a painting?
"Sir, please sit down. Governor Xu told me that your husband once served in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Coincidentally, I have a headache right now."
Yang Shu brought a booklet and said, "Jia Ju, this man is talented at a young age. He was admitted to Jinshi after he won the title. He once served in Dali Temple. He is very capable, but he is unkempt and slovenly."
"The most important thing is that he violated Qinzhou's laws and was imprisoned for half a month. He was only released two days ago."
"Sir, should I grant an official position?"
Meng Zhang didn't say anything. He carefully looked at the cases that Jia Ju handled when he was an official. After about a stick of incense, Meng Zhang said, "Your Majesty, this person is available."
"He entered Dali Temple based on his ability, and the cases he handled were almost error-free."
"You can't ignore the important details because of their appearance or small mistakes."
"It's not a small mistake, he hits people ruthlessly." Yang Shu said.
"Your Majesty, the officials in Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai need to be sharp."
Yang Shu smiled, it was probably not an imposter.
"This king is too narrow-minded." Yang Shu looked like he was being taught.
"The accommodation has been arranged for you, sir. He will rest first. I will have a detailed chat with him after he is relieved from the fatigue of the journey."
Yang Shu called Pai Gow and asked him to take people there.
