Chapter 281 [From now on, we are the people of Youzhou](1/2)
But Liu Shiqi took a deep breath and said sincerely: "The migration of the people to the north this time is a big deal of Mr. Gu's, and the wealthy families of our Tang Dynasty almost did it in order to participate in his industry.
They looked at each other angrily, and finally after a fierce fight, our Liu family from Lantian County barely managed to grab a small amount of qualifications..."
"But just for this small qualification, it is said that everyone in the Liu family was so excited that his family immediately opened their granary and prepared dozens of oxcarts of food and clothing. They did not dare to do so until they had enough food and clothing.
Mobilize the people, and since our Liujiazhuang is the Liu family's property outside the city, this is a good opportunity for the whole village to change their destiny."
Old Man Liu and Liu Dazhuang understand this matter very well.
In order to move the people to the north, the Liu family in the city promised to use oxcarts to pull the grain on the road. All the food and drink for the people on the road would be borne by the Liu family. This was a blessing for the people who were stuck in the bitter cold winter.
In the past years, which winter did not starve to death?
For the common people, winter is even more cruel than the lack of harvest. People die of starvation due to lack of food and people die of freezing weather. They happen in every village and village every year.
But this year, there is no more.
The entire village of Liujiazhuang, with a population of more than 300 people, will no longer go hungry this year because of the migration route, because the food will be borne by the Liu family, and it will still be open to people to eat.
Eat enough!
This word has great appeal to people.
This is a kind of happiness that you are willing to sacrifice your life for...
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Liu Shiqi seemed to still have something to say, and said with excitement: "Do you think it's enough for a wealthy family to provide food? No, Mr. Gu is not satisfied at all..."
"The carriage in front of me, used to shelter the children from the wind and cold, is another request made by that gentleman!"
"However, it is said that the gentleman did not make a request directly. He just sent a letter to his disciples from the far north. It is said that the letter only contained a simple sentence... Don't freeze the child!"
"It's such a simple sentence. After his disciples informed those aristocratic families, guess what? Those aristocratic families started to think hard."
"It is said that the head of the Cui family, the top wealthy family in Chang'an City, went directly to the Ministry of Works, one of the six departments of the court, for a visit. The so-called visit was just a way of saying that the real purpose was to let the master craftsmen of the Ministry of Works build a kind of carriage.
, so that the children will not be frozen in the coldest winter..."
"So, this kind of carriage was developed urgently."
"The outer rims of the wheels are all inlaid with cork. This is to prevent bumps and make the children comfortable."
"The carriage is all wrapped in cowhide, making it airtight. No matter how cold it is, it won't freeze."
"Even so, the master craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry were still a little worried, so they equipped the carriage with two stoves to keep the children warm at all times..."
"Have you seen that round tube? It is a tool for exhausting smoke from the stove in the carriage. It is said to prevent children from being poisoned by carbon when they are asleep, so the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry racked their brains to develop it.
thing."
"Such a carriage, how much effort has been put into it. The Cui clan leader was very satisfied with it. To be precise, he felt that this carriage would make Mr. Gu very satisfied, so all the wealthy families
Start urgently working on this carriage."
Liu Shiqi spoke at length, but he still felt that he still had something to say. He suddenly raised his hand and pointed at the carriage again, sighing: "Did you see it? We have twenty carriages like this in Lantian County, and they were all built with Liu's money.
Yes, it cost more than a thousand guan...More than a thousand guan, enough for hundreds of men to marry and start a family."
He just said this not long ago.
At this time, it was obvious that he couldn't help but say it again.
Old man Liu and Liu Dazhuang were dumbfounded.
On the contrary, Liu Dazhuang's wife was a little more courageous.
But seeing the woman murmuring cautiously, as if she didn't believe it but also wanted to confirm, she asked weakly: "Is such an expensive carriage really just for the use of children?"
After saying that, he seemed to not believe it at first, and then murmured: "Is it just to transport the children?"
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"Yes, just to transport the children!" Liu Shiqi nodded without hesitation.
The coachman also nodded slowly.
Liu Dazhuang's wife's eyes were obviously dull, as if she was trapped in an extremely beautiful nightmare, and she murmured to herself for the third time: "I spent more than a thousand dollars to build twenty carriages, just... just for us poor people.
The child is not cold..."
Any common people who hear this kind of thing will have a feeling of disbelief.
Poor people.
It's called Qianshou.
What is Qianshou?
Even mud...
From ancient times to the present, throughout the dynasties and throughout the ages, has anyone ever cared about the lives of the people?
Unfortunately, it actually exists now!
That Mr. Gu who lives far in the north is such a kind-hearted being!
Liu Dazhuang's wife suddenly raised her head, with an indescribable hope in her eyes. She looked at Liu Qi Shiqi and said, "Uncle Qi Qi, is the north we want to go to the place where Mr. Gu belongs?"
Liu Shiqi chuckled, nodded and said, "Yes, that's right there."
The hope in the eyes of Liu Dazhuang's wife became stronger, and she subconsciously said: "In other words, we will be his people in the future, right? Such a big man who treats the people well will definitely make our lives very prosperous..."
"Yes, very ambitious!"
Liu Shiqi smiled more and more heartily, and suddenly said: "Actually, not only are you going, Uncle Qi also wants to go. As a government servant who was born in Liujiazhuang, Uncle Qi and I have benefited from the glory of our village. I was praised by the county magistrate
I selected it myself as the protector of the carriage transporting children in Lantian County. There were more than a dozen officials in the county government, and they almost fought over this matter, but I, the only one favored..."
Excitement appeared on his face, and then he added: "As a carriage protector sent by the government, as long as I protect the children and reach Youzhou safely, it will be a great achievement. By then, I will not need to return to Lantian, but will register as a household registration
Transferred directly to Youzhou, at that time, Uncle Seventeen and I were a servant of Youzhou City."
Old man Liu and Liu Dazhuang immediately stood in awe.
There was a hint of flattery on his face involuntarily.
At this moment, I suddenly heard the coachman chuckle, and said with a slight disdain: "Your short-sightedness really makes me look down on you... Do you think being a servant in Youzhou City is the biggest gain? The real gain.
It's the points that the gentleman awarded us. Hey, if you have Gu's points, any aristocratic family will rush to buy them. That's the biggest gain from our trip."
The coachman paused as he spoke, licking the corners of his mouth with excitement, and said: "According to the request made by Mr. Gu's disciple, each carriage must not transport more children. One carriage, twenty
Baby, each baby will be rewarded with two points..."
"As long as the two of us can bring the children safely to Youzhou, we will have forty points to get for this trip. You and I will get one point on average, and each of us will have twenty points. By then, the family will
All the rich families have to come and beg us."
Liu Shiqi immediately became excited and couldn't help but said: "Yes, twenty points. It is said that these points are extremely valuable, even the adults in the court are looking forward to it. I once heard the master Bo Hedian in the county government
During the prison chat, the two adults happened to be talking about Gu's points. It is said that points can be exchanged for various treasures, and can even extend one's life and lead to immortality..."
The coachman suddenly reached out and picked up the whip, raised his head to the sky and whipped a beautiful whip, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, let's stop chatting here, we still have eight children to pick up, it is only right to get this matter done quickly.
"
Liu Shiqi nodded quickly and said: "Yes, yes, this is the business."
Old man Liu and Liu Dazhuang looked at each other, and then said cautiously: "Then we...? What should we do?"
Liu Shiqi laughed, pointed at Liu Dazhuang's wheelbarrow, and said: "Push your cart, put all the pots and pans on it, and then follow the carriage. After we pick up the babies, we will go find the big team."
"Go find the big team?"
Liu Dazhuang was stunned for a moment, obviously confused.
Liu Shiqi turned to look in the direction of the county seat and explained: "This time, there are 300,000 people migrating. In addition, there are nobles from various aristocratic families. They are either going to Youzhou by car or horseback...
Also, the imperial court will send two armies, one to open the way in front and the other to defend the rear. You can never imagine how huge and important this migration team is..."
He paused for a moment before suddenly lowering his voice and saying mysteriously: "Those of us who are on duty in the yamen have already received an order. His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress are also going to Youzhou to visit relatives!"
hiss!
Old Man Liu and Liu Dazhuang gasped at the same time.
The emperor and the empress!
Going to Youzhou too?
Liu Qiqi lowered his voice and said: "Normally, this kind of secret should not be known to the people, but this time the order is very strange. Not only does it not require us to keep it secret, it even allows us to publicize it and encourages us to tell more
The common people, I want everyone to know that this trip is for the emperor to protect the common people to Youzhou... It is said... uh, it is said that it was His Majesty's personal hint..."
When Liu Shiqi said this, the expression on his face was both strange and puzzled.
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At this moment, a huge convoy was slowly driving out of Chang'an City. The convoy was heading east, and new small convoys continued to merge in along the way. Behind each small convoy were a large number of people, gradually converging into one.
A huge migration team.
Li Shimin did not ride in the imperial chariot. Instead, he rode a horse and walked beside the chariot. His face was full of interest and his whole body was full of fighting spirit.
To be continued...