After the new rain, the city, roads, houses, and vegetation in Liaoyang were all refreshed. Although it was cloudless, the sky and earth were filled with ammonia nitrogen. The cold mist hit his face, making Liu Yang shudder. Shivering.
Seeing this, Ma Huaiyu, who was standing guard, quickly put a fur robe in his hand on Liu Yang. Liu Yang did not refuse and put on the girdle himself. It was a gift from the queen before the expedition. As expected, she put it on and put it on her body, feeling the warmth brought by her mother.
Among the people who were acclimatized was the prince Liu Yang. He had caught some wind chill earlier, which scared the people around him. Fortunately, it was just an occasional wind chill, and he had to use medicine and proper care, and he gradually recovered.
Caressing the dilapidated city wall of Liaoyang, a hint of coolness penetrated almost directly into his heart through his fingers, making Liu Yang feel a little heavier.
"How many refugees have been accommodated outside the city?" Liu Yang suddenly asked as he looked at the refugee camps spread out along the Dongliang River outside the city.
Murong Defeng, who has been following Liu Yang in doing things and training, reported: "Your Highness, there are already nearly 30,000 people here!"
"They lack more than just one bite to eat!" Liu Yang sighed quietly and subconsciously grabbed the edge of his robe, the soft texture giving it a good feel.
"The Liao army recruited troops and paid grain, plus a large amount of land was abandoned for cultivation, as well as the looting by the rebels and bandits. The people in the entire Liaodong lacked the most is food rations, a mouthful of food to survive!" As the prince, Murong Defeng personally accompanied his ministers. Probably able to understand some of Liu Yang's thoughts, he raised his hands and said with relief in his tone.
"One autumn rain and one cold!" Liu Yang said: "September is about to enter, and winter is not far away. We don't have enough food, and we don't have enough warm clothes. When the weather gets colder, how long can these people survive? Drinking cold water, living in a shabby hut, or even sleeping on the ground!" Liu Yang's eyes flashed with a little sympathy.
Hearing this, Murong Defeng said: "Your Highness, most of these refugees are old, weak, women and children, with few young and strong. It is rare for them to be able to trek to Liaoyang to beg for food. The army has already distributed food and even divided soldiers to help them build dormitories. , they have to rely on themselves to get water to keep out the cold..."
"Can the army allocate some more cloth, clothing, and firewood?" Liu Yang said.
Murong Defeng hesitated for a moment and replied with a wry smile: "Your Highness, the supply of hundreds of thousands of troops is huge every day. Every piece of food, clothing, and firewood must be used sparingly. In order to relieve these refugees, we have already A lot of military supplies have been occupied. No matter how much more, I'm afraid there will be dissatisfaction among the army. And the refugees are not that bad. There are still a large number of refugees coming from all sides..."
"Isn't Han Shangshu raising funds urgently? It's been so long, it's time for the relief food to arrive!" Liu Yang said.
After glancing at Murong Defeng, Liu Yang said in a serious tone: "Although the daily consumption of military supplies is huge, the previous hoarding cannot support even this consumption? Using military rations to relieve refugees is also approved by the imperial court!"
"Attracting refugees, distributing food to relieve the hungry, and appeasing people's hearts. Now people have gathered here. If we stop there and save the hungry but not the cold, wouldn't it be a failure halfway?" Liu Yang said seriously.
Looking at Liu Yang's gradually calmer face, Murong Defeng sighed: "Your Highness is still kind! However, I still believe that while saving the people, we must also let him save himself!"
"With their current situation, even if they can save themselves, I'm afraid they won't be able to do it!" Liu Yang asked back.
With that said, Liu Yang gave a direct order: "Go to the food envoy and coordinate some of the military rations. Add more rice and noodles to each meal, so that you can at least be half full! As for keeping out the cold and heating, divide some charcoal and centralize heating! In addition, Write a letter to Han Shangshu and ask him to prepare more cloth, clothing and charcoal when raising food for relief!"
"yes!"
"What you said is not unreasonable. After all, we have to rely on them to save themselves!" After pondering for a while, Liu Yang continued: "The refugee camp is a bit chaotic. We will mobilize some comfort envoys and lower-level military officials from the army to put these The refugees organized themselves into a team of 500 people to cut down wood, collect materials, and build solid huts. This shelter should not be so crude. The hungry people who will be gathered in the future must be organized according to this arrangement!"
"Yes!" Murong Defeng responded immediately: "Your Highness, this is an incredible move!"
"By the way, Han Shangshu should also raise a batch of grain seeds and farm tools!" Liu Yang said again.
Hearing this, Murong Defeng said: "Your Highness has already considered re-cultivation and cultivation in the future!"
Liu Yang: "The day will come, so be prepared first!"
"Your Highness, a large number of refugees are concentrated in Liaoyang and Shenzhou. Although it is convenient for relief, it is not a long-term solution and it also involves too much energy of the army!" Murong Defeng reminded.
"It's just an emergency measure in an emergency!" Liu Yang was quite confident about this, and said: "Right now, there is a shortage of Han officials in various cities in Liaodong states. After the first batch of officials to aid Liao arrive, we can make arrangements. , spread the rule, and then the civil affairs affairs can be handed over!"
"How is the deployment of those officials going? Is there any news?" Liu Yang asked.
Murong Defeng: "According to the document issued by Prime Minister Li before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yanshan Road has selected nine prefecture and county officials. Considering the time and distance, it is time to reach Liaoyang! Follow-up personnel should be thrown into coordination!"
Nodding, Liu Yang raised his hand and instructed: "When they arrive, report them immediately. I will personally receive them and assign officials to serve!"
"Representatives of the old officials of the Liao Kingdom who have submitted to the imperial court from various states have arrived in Liaoyang. When will they be arranged to receive them?" Murong Defeng asked for instructions.
"I'll go back to the Yamen later and bring some people with me!" Liu Yang sighed: "Liaodong has just been under control. From now on, if we want to truly govern Liaodong, we still need to retain these old officials!"
"However, these people may not really surrender to the imperial court, and they cannot be trusted!" Murong Defeng said.
Liu Yang shook his head: "Although he is not completely trustworthy, but since he has surrendered and can be used by the court, it does not hinder his generosity, and he can use it as it should and see how it performs. This is also an important part of the rule of Liaodong, and it is also very necessary. , Wang Shi was not accustomed to the local environment when he came from afar, not to mention that it was difficult to rebuild the Han family's rule on this lost land only by relying on officials dispatched from the country!
The order being conveyed is to restore order in Liaodong as soon as possible. We don’t have much time. At least before winter, we need to have some results..."
After listening to Liu Yang's calm and objective opinions, Murong Defeng's young face showed a look of admiration, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I respect you!"
Waving his hands, Liu Yang finally showed a smile on his face: "These are all obtained from His Majesty's teachings. If His Majesty were here, he would make the same decision!"
"How is the situation in Chenyao, Ningsu and other states in the south?" Liu Yang asked again.
"The southern states were conquered very early. After remediation, the situation is relatively stable. According to Yaozhou News, some refugees have also poured in, and local generals have also taken care of them!"
"Yeah!" This time, Liu Yang just responded softly. Judging from his expression, he was quite satisfied.
Standing on the city wall, looking at the scenery outside the city, there are two huge military camps, built between the Dongliang River, which not only firmly guard Liaoyang City, but also monitor the refugees outside the city.
Compared with the mess of the refugee camp, the military camp is of course much neater and more orderly. Compared with the refugees who still have to endure hunger and cold, the soldiers have enough food, clothing and entertainment, as well as entertainment activities. Even Ding Fu Minzhuang, who joined the army, received generous treatment.
Not to mention the two camps inside and outside the city, they seemed to be two worlds.
"Rixin, what do you think the attitude of these refugees is towards the Han people now? Is it hatred, fear, or gratitude?" Liu Yang asked in a serious tone.
This topic seemed indeed heavy. After a little hesitation, Murong Defeng said: "The war has certainly caused them suffering, but the grace of survival is real. Otherwise, it would be difficult for these people outside the city to Survive this winter!”
"One hand kills with a butcher's knife, and the other hand offers mercy and relief. Perhaps this is conquest!" Liu Yang suddenly sighed with emotion.
Seeing that Liu Yang was in a heavy mood, Murong Defeng took the initiative to change the topic and suggested: "Your Highness, the Northern Expedition has been more than half a year, and His Majesty has arrived at Yanshan. Will you take the time to pay an audience and personally report on the military affairs?"
"Well..." Liu Yang pondered for a moment, then ordered: "Liaodong's military and political affairs are heavy, so I will draft a document and send it to Youzhou. Please ask for instructions first!"
"yes!"
