Chapter 102 (1/2)
”The Lanjiang River and Qinjiang River, together with the lotus lake, should be able to stop it! Besides, we have a shallow foundation there and have no help. What can you do if you go?” Guan Yuniang said.
Zhang Zhou refused to comment, but said firmly, ”I must go and have a look!”
”Xianggong, it's too dangerous. Don't go?” Tang Yuer took Zhang Zhou's arm and anxiously persuaded him.
Zhang Zhou smiled gently, held the hands of the two people left and right, and said: ”I have to go. Although I don't know what I can do, at least I can be found in the Qinjiang River between Suzhou and Tongzhou. There are many people and great strength to build a simple wooden bridge. Although many people drowned in the process, the refugees poured into Suzhou, which has no State Army defense.
Behind Suzhou, the only land connected Dezhou. Although the State Army was not expropriated, it mobilized all its forces to seal the traffic arteries between the two states first.
The result is that the defense line of Dezhou, together with Jinghe River and Lianhua Lake, has surrounded Suzhou, the richest and prosperous city in the Tang Dynasty, into a dead end for the migration of refugees.
When Zhang Zhou's boat approached the first dock in Suzhou, they didn't dare to dock, because there were many refugees standing on the dock. It seemed that they were going to find a boat to cross the river!
Zhang Zhou felt inexplicably uncomfortable when he saw those refugees in rags and thin faces. The main reason why he came here was his sense of crisis. So far, he has not received any information from the court about the resettlement of refugees. I don't know how many times he scolded secretly. Are those state officials all fools? Fools? Zhang Zhou really pulled the officials involved out and cut them all Move, but what's the use of thinking about it now?
Along the way, he didn't think of a way to solve the problem. His identity and status were not qualified at all. He would be accused of ”interfering in local affairs” if he could not tell the state officials what to do.
He has always been a very selfish person. If he had not been his ”egg” and needed to be placed on the big tree of ”stability of Datang”, he would not be so anxious! But when he saw the victims with his own eyes, his heart really hurt. Those are living lives!
He originally had the idea of ”obtaining benefits” to save some refugees for his own use, hundreds or thousands of people, but at this time, he felt that he should do more.
He continued to go south and drove into Lianhua Lake! The first thing was to find Hu Guohai of the feijiao gang. He was the only one who knew the best about the situation here. At this time, Hu Guohai and many rich people took refuge in Lianpeng island!
I heard that Zhang Zhou wanted to see him. I didn't dare to neglect him. I went out of the island and came to Zhang Zhou's ship.
”Now the state troops in Suzhou and Huizhou have been ordered to move to Tongzhou. The refugees are afraid of the officers and soldiers. As a result, they all go to Suzhou and Huizhou. At first, the local criminal arrest government troops can suppress them. Later, there are too many refugees to be managed! The criminal arrest simply hid in the Yamen! Most of the rich people have gone to the island and sailed out their active ships! Now all villages and villages in Suzhou are there How to defend the refugees? There is news that looting has happened! Some refugees have started shipbuilding and are ready to cross the river! ”
Loose refugees are not terrible. They are afraid that they will start organized action, that is, bandits! Fortunately, there has been no major looting, otherwise the nature will change! There are too many rich families in Suzhou, and they have a strong sense of defense. Most of them choose to shrink up. There is nothing for ordinary refugees.
”Local officials didn't report the truth?”
”How could it not? As far as I know, the chief officials of Suzhou, Huizhou and TongZhou sent a petition to Kyoto, but there was no reply from chaotang!”
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”Hu Guohai, can you help me summon 500 brothers who are not afraid of death?”
”No problem. I don't know what adults want to do?”
”Nature is to save people! You should prepare as many boats and dry food as possible, and I want to transport some refugees away! Also, you should send someone along the lake to patrol for me. Some people in Suzhou and Huizhou build boats into the lake and try not to hurt people, but they must be resolutely stopped, okay?”
”I see!”
”Find me another one, close to Suzhou mansion, and land at a relatively safe wharf! Remember, it's urgent. When it's done, I'll help you get an official and delay my business! I must your head!”
Hu Guohai promised again and again and hurriedly got off the ship to summon the ships. He didn't dare to slack off at all!
Zhang Zhou said to the Feizi behind him, ”once you find the wharf, you should immediately establish contact with the fleet, look at my signal command, get on board one by one, and deliver it to the nearby state capital as soon as possible!”
”What if they don't accept it?”
”Then go to Hezhou! In addition, contact Qu shisan and tell him that the plan has changed. Collect all our ships and come to transport people! Be sure to arrange the supplies along the way for me! The scale of this operation is absolutely beyond imagination. If there is a big mistake, I only ask you two! There is no need to be merciful for the refugees who dare to make trouble!”
Although Feizi now belongs to the level of Jianghu leaders, he dare not make a half score in front of Zhang Zhou. He quickly nodded and said he understood! He knew that Zhang Zhou didn't like to hear nonsense at this time!
Hu Guohai quickly found a relatively safe wharf and brought more than 500 good players. After Zhang Zhou put on his armor, he saw the right time, commanded the ship to quickly land, let 500 people seize the wharf and try their best to control the situation. As long as there is no large-scale riot, he believes that these 500 people are fully capable of guarding the wharf.
After arranging the defense at the wharf, Zhang Zhou immediately took his retinue and went directly to the criminal arrest Yamen. At some moments, the majesty of wearing official clothes is more persuasive than the painstaking persuasion with your voice!
Suzhou State Army has gone to Tongzhou, so the only official armed force is the criminal arrest Yamen. Zhang Zhou needs the strong cooperation of Suzhou criminal arrest.
Starting from the wharf, groups of refugees can be seen everywhere along the way. Zhang Zhou subconsciously didn't look at it carefully for fear of disturbing his mood rhythm. He can be cruel and cruel behind the scenes, but he really faced this desolation. He knew it was difficult to be calm in his heart. He simply didn't look at the tragic situation at all. He just let the people in charge of guiding the way of the feijiao Gang cross the road rudely, Hurry to Suzhou criminal arrest Yamen.
Now the criminal arrest Yamen in Suzhou is also overcrowded. Five or six hundred people with families are crowded in it. It's OK for a day or two. I can't stand it for a long time!
Strictly guard the criminal arrest on the wall around the Yamen. I saw a group of people come to the door, led by a young general in armor, shouting to see the criminal officer. Naturally, I won't be embarrassed. I quickly put it in and inform the criminal officer.
Qiu Jun, a criminal officer who has lost weight for several circles, is still loyal to his duty and continues to stay in Suzhou. Seeing Zhang Zhou's arrival, I thought it was the imperial court's will. I was more or less happy. If it was Zhang Zhou two years ago, I'm not sure he really dared to borrow the imperial edict. Now he should be more cautious, but choose to be straightforward!
”Lord Tixing, my name is Zhang Zhou. I used to work in the criminal arrest camp. Now I'm the Marquis of Kyushu!”
”Marquis of Kyushu, I've been attracted to you for a long time, but I didn't have the chance to meet you...”
”Lord Qiu, the situation is urgent now. Greetings are not allowed!”