Chapter 761 Winter

Author: An Huajun

Chapter 761 Winter

The tableware for dining was put together by one family from the east and the other from the west. They were all from poor families, and many of them fled alone, without even a complete plate or bowl. Even the stools for sitting on, the best of which was under Zhang Jun’s butt, were also made from the same material.

It is patched up piece by piece and has four complete legs.

With a smile on his face, Zhang Jun didn't care about this and just exchanged cups with everyone.

It was already October, and winter had entered Hedong. But Zhang Jun saw that no one here was wearing cotton-padded clothes, or even unpatched clothes. It was just that they were surviving the disaster, and although their clothes were in tatters, their faces were filled with smiles.

The Jin army drove the people on Jingxi Road northward. Along the way, corpses were piled on top of each other, and countless people died. Everyone who survived climbed out of the pile of dead and was used to life and death. As long as they are alive, there is hope.

Good days will come.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Zhang Jun stood up and left.

How can Kong Silang be willing to let go? He must hold Zhang Jun and part ways happily.

Zhang Jun said: "I just came to the army, and I am busy with everything, so I really can't spare the time. I can only stop here today, I'm really sorry."

Although he said it mildly, his attitude was very decisive. Kong Silang had no choice but to work with everyone to send Zhang Jun out of the village.

After leaving the village, Zhang Jun got on his horse, looked back at the village, and sighed deeply.

Winter is coming, but looking at the appearance of the villagers, how will they survive the winter? It would be unreasonable if some people died of cold and starvation near the army. But relying on the army for help is not easy.

Jiang Min's army had just expanded, and as it had just arrived in Shizhou, everything had to be replenished from the rear. How easy was it to feed so many people? It was not easy, and Zhang Jun could only sigh.

Wang Xiaolie said that soldiers and the people are the foundation of victory. But this sentence is very little understood. Even Wang Xiaolie can only give a general outline and cannot explain it in detail. Zhang Jun started his career behind enemy lines and then entered the country.

He studied in a military academy and is smart, so he is a rare person who has a deep understanding of this sentence.

Soldiers and people are the foundation of victory, which requires the army to change its attitude towards the people. It no longer regards the people as providers of money and food, and as replenishers of military resources, but as its own comrades. It is necessary to train and educate the people, but also to solve problems for the people.

production and life. To realize the integration of soldiers and civilians, they are inseparable.

This process requires a two-way effort, not a unilateral effort. On the one hand, the army wholeheartedly helps the people, on the other hand, the people are inspired and understand their responsibilities, and support the army wholeheartedly. Unilaterally shouting "Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world."

"That's not right. There must be military action first.

In the current Song Dynasty, of course there is no need to do this. However, it is a matter of course to help solve the production and life of the people.

Returning to the official hall, Jiang Min said strangely: "Qian Xia came back so early! I'm afraid he didn't even drink two glasses of the wedding wine."

Zhang Jun said: "I'm just here for the sake of it, and it'll be fine when my heart arrives. Do I have to stay there so that everyone can't eat and drink to their heart's content?"

Jiang Min laughed after hearing this.

Zhang Jun sat down on his seat. The soldiers poured tea and drank it slowly.

After a while, Zhang Jun said to Jiang Min: "This time we had a banquet and saw the lives of the people. It is really not optimistic."

Jiang Min said: "That's natural. Most of these people are driven away by the golden soldiers and have no livelihood. Even if they come to us, there are no golden soldiers to harass them. How can they create food?"

Zhang Jundao: "Not only are they unable to eat, they don't even have cotton-padded clothes for the winter. I've seen it. Not to mention cotton-padded clothes, a few people have sheepskins and treat them as treasures. How can this be done? Winter in Hedong is colder than in the Central Plains.

, many people will die like this.”

Jiang Min said: "Qian Jia is overly concerned. This is how they lived in the previous winter. How can they not live well?"

Zhang Jun smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Du Tong, this used to be like this, do you know how many people would die in a year? At least 20%, they would not be able to survive the New Year. Now they are right next to the army, how can they still be like this? They are freezing in front of us.

How can I explain if I starve to death?"

Jiang Min was stunned after hearing this: "So many people died? This is not possible!"

Zhang Jun said: "How come there are fewer people dying due to lack of clothes and lack of clothing? It's just that everyone is used to it and doesn't think much of it. I asked them how they can survive the winter without cotton-padded clothes. They all said that they just have to carry it. Those who can't carry it,

Just think of it as fate."

Jiang Min nodded, lowered his head and thought. After a while, he raised his head and asked, "What do you think Qian Zhi should do?"

Zhang Jundao: "In the past, when it came to winter, Xuanfu always had to do several things. One was to check winter clothes, the other was to try every means to provide winter supplies, and the third was to prepare firewood and the like. But even in Luoyang, it is not too cold in winter.

It's just that everyone didn't pay attention. Now that we have arrived in Hedong, there are only these few methods. The first is to urge the rear to provide as many cotton clothes and quilts as possible. Now the army is made of cotton. In addition to ensuring the needs of the army, it should also be able to provide more

Come out with some. Besides, the sheep on Hedong Road are cheap. Slaughter as many sheep as possible and cook the fur, which can also be used to keep warm. Of course, the most important thing is to organize people and let them build houses. Then prepare more coal.

class so they can keep warm.”

Jiang Min said: "This is not difficult. Just go ahead and do it. If you need help from the army, just ask."

Zhang Jun sighed: "It's easier said than done. The most difficult and important thing is to organize people. With more than 8,000 people, a piece of loose sand is one thing, but if you organize it, it will be another thing. However,

They are people on the run, so how difficult it is to organize them!"

Jiang Min said: "What do you want Qianjia to do?"

Zhang Jun said: "Officers can only be used temporarily. How many people can one officer be responsible for and how many people should be commanded to do things? Just treat them as Xiang troops. For the time being, we can organize people according to the army's method and let this winter pass first."

Jiang Min said slowly: "If you use officers, things will be completely different."

Zhang Jun said: "Is there any way? Time is tight and the task is heavy, so this is the only way."

Jiang Min thought for a while and said: "There are more than 8,000 people in total, and the number of officers needed is not a small number. The army has just arrived, and there is a lot to do this winter. Sending so many people out at once requires careful consideration."

Zhang Jun didn't answer, just drank tea quietly.

Zhang Jun had already thought about this matter clearly on the way. If he didn't do this, this winter would be very difficult. The most difficult thing for the people who are fleeing is to organize. If you are not careful, the organization will become a mafia, with endless troubles. The only way is to temporarily let the military officers

Only by taking charge can all kinds of troubles be avoided. Moreover, officers can take charge of a period of time and select the right people, which can also form the backbone of future social management.
Chapter completed!