Chapter 290 The villagers gather in Hejiazhuang
The plan was the plan, but things did not develop according to Zhao Jin's arrangement. Lianzhuang and Lianbao had been with Zhao Jin for a short time, but they could not have unconditional trust. They were full of doubts about Zhao Jin's arrangements. Instead, they did not do as they did, but instead kept them.
As for other places on the south bank of the Yellow River in Xuzhou, everyone had previously thought that this river was blocking it, and there were large villages like the Xu family on the north bank, so refugees could not get through it. If they left, what would happen if their houses and fields were harmed by humans? Most of the people who didn't leave were the ones.
As of today, everyone who knew the news was stunned. Now, fools know that the gates of Xuzhou Prefecture City are closed, and the gates of Xiaoxian and Dangshan will not open. Although the "100,000 refugees" are heading for the prefecture city, they may scatter at any time. At that time, the countryside will be affected.
At this time, life safety is the most important thing. If you put real estate and land on the side, you need to find a safe place to hide temporarily. The surrounds of the powerful men have become the safest place. But now everyone is looking for everything. These places have long mobilized the village heroes to train together, closed all passages of entry and exit, and guarded them strictly.
Yunshan Temple is also a good place. The terrain is on a high place and everything in the temple is complete, but it is too close to the city of the state, so it is easy to be regarded as a target by refugees.
Then the best choice now is Hejiazhuang. Zhao Jin and Zhao Bao are righteous and unfair. The Zhao camp under his command is powerful and must be able to protect all directions. It is much safer to go there than to be anywhere else.
As a result, after learning the news in the morning, there were carriages and pedestrians coming to Hejiazhuang everywhere. There were livestock everywhere, and there were people in various places, and they were moving quickly. They came to Hejiazhuang early and spent money to stay in inns and car shops. Soon, these places were full, and everyone spent money to stay in the residential homes. Anyway, they gave a high price, and everyone was willing to do so.
Most of the families in Hejiazhuang went to the Xiaoxian Xiayuan of Yunshan Temple. There were not many people left behind. Some people couldn't find a place to stay and were anxious. They even opened the door and went in directly, causing chaos in the village. Zhao Ziying immediately arranged the recruits and the regiment training of each village to maintain order. They beat the clubs with sticks and finally suppressed them.
By noon, the outskirts of Hejiazhuang were already full of people. Many people from Tianjiazhuang and Liujia Mine came directly. There was no place in the village, so they directly looked for a place outside. Other people who lived a little farther away were also coming one after another.
"This is the damn thing." Zhao Jin stood up on the building and looked out. He said that the open space east of the He family compound had been filled with all places. It seemed that He family village was several times larger out of thin air, with dust flying and noisy noise. Zhao Jin was anxious and swearing.
"Master, if you continue like this, what will happen? If these people are in chaos, our Zhao camp will not be able to move, and it will even be directly destroyed and cause big trouble." Ruhui had already gone up to the watchtower and said hurriedly there.
Zhao Jin nodded, turned around and went downstairs to shout everyone over and said, "Xiaoyong, go to Niuma City to contact Wang Ziyang and ask him to send all the people who can be sent over. It is best to be able to ride horses. Daxiang, you bring two recruits to gather all the village heroes from all over the United Guardian area. Yes, it is best for those who come to our side, and those who have been trained by us, line up and stand by, Shitou, you go to the village to call people, and every family has to come here to stand by, Bingfeng, you call all those who can be ridden on horses, Dahuang and me, and all the teams enter the battle preparations."
"Master, Mr. Cai from Qulipu is looking for a meeting"
"Zou Xiucai from Zoujiazhai asked for a meeting"
"The owner of Zhangzhuang, Zhangxian County, asked for a meeting"
Just when he was in a hurry, there were guests asking for a visit. Zhao Jin had heard of these names from various channels. They were all rich people in the west of Xuzhou City. They were far or near to Hejiazhuang, but the farthest was about forty miles.
"Take them to the front hall to wait, Mr. Cao, you go to receive it." Zhao Jin said casually, he didn't care about this at all now.
Not long after, the friends were ready as Zhao Jin's instructions. More than 60 horse-riding men came to Wang Ziyang, including about twenty Mongolian men. They looked very serious and knew that the situation was extraordinary.
"Let the village gangs from all over the Lianbao area practice and shout out. Hejiazhuang only accommodates residents of the Lianbao area No. 9. Others are not allowed to stay. Let them go to Xiaoshitou Village. Then the recruits began to inspect Hejiazhuang. No one was allowed to stay in all the streets in the village. Those who have entered the house ignored him and asked the people withdrawn from the village to guard all intersections. Outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering. The others are on standby. Let the others be on standby. Do it now." Zhao Jin wiped the sweat from his forehead and ordered.
After the order was passed, the tuanzhuang Townships in the joint security areas immediately became energetic. This was a matter that concerns his family and fellow villagers. Naturally, he would not keep his efforts and immediately shouted loudly outside.
Tianjiazhuang, Liujiamin and others all walked in with a smile, while people from other places were in a state of turmoil, and some even cursed: "You are not an official, do you have a kingly law in your hands? Why don't you let us stay here?"
"Have your conscience been eaten by dogs? At this time, people were still chased away?"
"Let the landlord speak, what are you?"
"Oh my God, how can we live?"
The men roared and scolded, and the women cried. The young and strong village heroes who were sent out to shout were getting smaller and smaller, and their momentum was extremely lacking. When they thought that in this emergency, they should gather the villagers instead of driving them out. It would be too unkind and righteous to do so.
Seeing them being held back, the villagers and people everywhere outside the United Security Bureau were even more excited. Some people pushed away the Qingzhuang Township Warriors who were blocking them. Everyone shouted and rushed into Hejiazhuang. When they thought, as long as they entered, everything would be safe. Who would drive them out?
Just when this scene was out of control, a rapid drum sounded. At first, everyone was affected by noise and noise. The drum sound became more and more clear as the later it was heard. The people in the front could already see that the Zhao Ying family members wearing uniform numbers and holding spears had already been arranged into a large horizontal line, with a hundred people in each row of four rows. Standing there, it seemed like a wall, and the excited people slowed down.
Someone shouted an order, and the spears of the servants were flattened, and the drums were ringing again. The sound was very long. When the sounds were taken, they slowly moved forward.
Looking at the cold light flashing on the spear tip, the noisy crowd began to calm down. Could it be that the people from Zhaoying dared to attack the good people? They are so brave in broad daylight? Everyone is suspicious, but no one dares to go up and try it. What if they are stabbed to the heart, what should they do if their wives and children are
"Go to Xiaoshitou Village, go to Xiaoshitou Village, and have a walk," the servants of Zhaoying shouted in unison.
No matter how reluctant and feel that I am justified, the people everywhere dare not force themselves. At this time, someone shouted: "If you go to Xiaoshitou Village late, you will have no place, so you can only stay outside the village."
This shout hit everyone's worries. It seemed that I couldn't get in here, so I found a good place there, and immediately turned around and ran towards Xiaoshitou Village.
The east side was cleared, and Zhao's camp did not dare to delay. He went to several other directions. The township heroes from the joint protection area of Jiudi were also organized. They only had dozens of days of training, and the training days for everyone were combined. They were a total of dozens of days. When they lined up, they were crooked, but they could understand the commands and acted in a unified manner. Moreover, their crookedness was already a crooked queue in the eyes of others.
In several directions, the staff sent by the livestock merchants used to drive away the scattered and clever villagers. In other directions, the cleaning team ran to other directions to take advantage of loopholes, but the horse riding circle was driven away.
Many people who were driven away turned around and spitted before leaving, cursing Zhaoziying for being unconscienced. The servants of Zhaoziying and the young and strong village officials in Lianbaojiudi had a look of shame on their faces.
"If the refugees in the brigade come and the thousands of people outside are in chaos, our team will be destroyed, and we will be the same as them. Not to mention fighting, it will be difficult to survive at that time, let alone rescue and escorts. Doing this now is not only for ourselves, but also for their own good. What are you so disappointed?" Zhao Jin shouted loudly.
The truth is very simple. As soon as someone points out, everyone figured it out. Zhao Jin waved his hand angrily: "The first team of veterans, the two teams of new recruits take turns, the rest are on standby, hurry up and have a meal."
After saying this, Zhao Jin turned around and looked. Since the beginning of the purge, more than 30 people have followed behind. These people are dressed in decent clothes, and most of them are servants, and they come out of the compound. Zhao Jin can also guess who the other party is, and they must be the leading figures everywhere around him.
But he was too lazy to pay attention to it now, so he hurriedly ordered: "Bingfeng, take people to Xiaoshitou Village, and ask the people there to count the heads and calculate the food for the people coming. If it is not enough, we will send someone here to deliver it."
Since the news of refugees entering the country came, the sorghum stored in Xiaoshitou Village has been transferred to Hejiazhuang. The wineries in Hejiazhuang have been piled up, and the mule, horse, cart shop and many people's houses have been borrowed.
Someone brought hot tea to Zhao Jin. Before he could drink it, he saw Wang Ziyang, the leader of the cattle and horse merchant, walking quickly towards this side. Now Zhao Jin was much more polite to Wang Ziyang, because Wang Ziyang did not leave after learning about the entry of the refugees, but stayed for help. He also advised his colleagues to stay together. Carrying supplies requires livestock and cattle and horse carts. There is not much in Hejiazhuang himself, so Wang Ziyang provided a lot.
Seeing him coming, Zhao Jin squeezed out a smile and said, "Boss Wang, the refugees have come here. You can still leave now. Leave the animals you can't take away. I will buy them the original price."
"Thank you for your kindness. I'm not in a hurry. Even if the refugees really come here, if these people ride horses, the hungry group can catch up with you." Wang Ziyang was very open-minded.
His attitude made the atmosphere much easier. Zhao Jin smiled and said, "Boss Wang is really brave.
Wang Ziyang waved his hand repeatedly and said, "Why do you have the courage? I am very afraid of it, but compared with Master Jin's favor, that's nothing."
Zhao Jin was stunned and laughed at Wang Ziyang.
"Mr. Jin, those Tartars are very useful under the guidance. They grew up on the grassland. Not only are they riding, but they have good skills to inquire. If Mr. Jin is short of staff, he can send them to see it." Wang Ziyang said his purpose.
Zhao Jin nodded, and did not be polite to the other party, and said, "If Boss Wang and his companions are willing to do this, then hand over all the useful people to me now, and there will be rewards in the future."
Hearing the word "reward", Wang Ziyang smiled happily and said with a big bag: "The war horses of Zhao's camp are also handed over to the subordinates. They must be served well, and they cannot delay the journey."
"Okay, if you don't have enough forage, use sorghum, and don't save money for me." Zhao Jin said in a deep voice. By this time, he could only do his best.
"Mr. Jin still has guests, so I won't disturb you. Master Jin has any questions and just give me orders and say goodbye first." Wang Ziyang said politely.
The so-called guests are those rich and rich rural families who suddenly visited. They were placed in the living room, but these people all ran out again, watching Zhaoziying drive away the villagers who came to take refuge everywhere, and then waited outside but didn't leave.
Zhao Jin turned around and walked towards them, clasped his fists while walking, saying, "Zhao is busy with business, so I'll let you wait for a long time, so I won't pay for it here."
He clasped his fists, and the waiting people were stunned, and then returned the favor in panic, saying "You are kind to me", "You are killed", "How dare you work for you", and there was only an old man over 50 years old who returned the gift in a normal manner, and said with a smile: "Young Master Zhao is really a seed of a famous general. Even if I wait for people who don't understand military affairs, I still think that the Zhao camp has a large army."
This attitude and response made Zhao Jin stunned. Ruhui walked behind Zhao Jin and whispered: "This is Cai Zhengqiu, a juren from Qulipu. Everyone looked at him and was led by him."
Xuzhou's literary style is declining, and scholars are the local candidates for the local exam. This is better. Juren needs to go to Nanjing to take the provincial examination, and there are very few people who pass the exam. With a Juren, he is immediately one of the top figures in the local area. Everyone should be polite.
Qulipu is larger than Hejiazhuang. The Cai family is a big family in Qulipu. It has been a local tyrant in the past. After he became a Juren, he has become a family with the highest ranking on the ground in Xuzhou, which is even more extraordinary.
You should know that in Xuzhou Prefecture, even the ruler Yang Zhongping, who was born in poverty, should be treated politely, let alone Cai Zhengqiu, who was born in a rich family, did not expect to come to Hejiazhuang in person.
"In this chaos, Mr. Cai's health is important, why are you here by yourself?" Zhao Jin smiled and stepped forward.
His attitude made the Juren Cai smile and nodded, with a look of satisfaction on his face, and the people standing beside him all looked relieved.
Zhao Jin is famous for his bravery in Xuzhou. When outsiders talk about Zhao Jin, they always mention how many people he has killed, so those who have never dealt with him will subconsciously feel that this is a reckless god of killing. Hearing his ears is false, and seeing his eyes is true. If you say that you have heard the legends in the past, what you see today confirms this impression.
The people from all over the country came to take refuge. Zhao Jin not only refused to accept it, but instead directly drove away his own private soldiers. He even used weapons. Seeing this, everyone was worried and thought that if this person was a reckless and vicious man, it would be difficult to deal with.
But Zhao Jin greeted Juren Cai politely and was very polite. This style suddenly made everyone feel relieved, and at least he could reason.
After a few polite words, everyone was invited to the living room. Every time Chen Huang came to such an occasion, he would stand behind Zhao Jin, and the guests were qualified to sit down.
"Young Master Zhao, the bandits entered the country from Shandong, and ships were prohibited from docking on both sides of the Yellow River, but the bandits still had boats crossing the river, which means that the bandits had a lot of plans, and there were internal thieves colluding with them." Juren Cai said loudly.
Zhao Jin nodded slowly. Some things can be understood by anyone with a discerning eye. He also knew that Juren Cai’s words were just a topic that led to the following topic.
"Mr. Zhao, there are two counties on the south bank of the Yellow River in Xuzhou. The gates are closed. We cannot enter inside to avoid disaster. We can only protect ourselves." At such a moment, Juren Cai did not have too many twists and saw him when he opened the door.
Everyone nodded, and the people who came to visit were worried on their faces. Juren Cai looked at Zhao Jin. Although the other party was young, he didn't have to be much worse in his cultivation skills. However, at this time, there were not so many players. Juren Cai Zhengqiu reached out to make a circle and said in a stern voice: "It is said that there are 100,000 refugees, and this number may not be accurate. However, there are always tens of thousands. The Qulishop where I am located has the largest number of people everywhere, but men, women, young and old are counted, which is less than three thousand. Everyone here is probably not even 2,000."
Qulishu also took advantage of the market. Otherwise, there would be no such population. Zhao Jin already understood what the other party would say next, but he did not speak out and waited for the other party to speak.
"The thieves are tens of thousands, and we wait for several thousand. If we deal alone, the thieves will die without a place to bury themselves. The state and county governments are too busy to take care of themselves, but the main force of the official army goes to Pizhou. We can only save ourselves. If we divide, we will be weak, and if we combine, we will be strong. If the young and strong groups from all over the place are trained together, there will be thousands of them, and we will still have the power to fight with the thieves." Juren Cai was a little angry when he said this, and stopped to pick up the tea bowl and drink water.
At this time, Zhao Jin spoke: "I, Zhao, fight horse thieves, and fight monks. I, I, Zhao, must know what happened before I came. I, Zhao, trained hard every day and were well equipped. I, you all have no comparison to the training of the village and the army. Is it right?"
No one expected Zhao Jin to say so directly, but it was not a time to be twisted. Juren Cai stood up, folded his fists and bowed, "Young Master Zhao is right. I am waiting to come here to ask Young Master Zhao to take action and protect the Xuzhou village."
Chapter completed!