Chapter 527: Widely accumulate grain, slowly become king

The hot sun bake the earth.
Unlike in the past, Qingzhou Wharf is busy today because of merchant ships from Chang'an.
There were more than 7,000 people who fled from Chang'an to Qingzhou this time. So many people needed to be settled in Qingzhou City. When Xiao Ming followed Fiji and Luo Quan to Qingzhou City, Pang Yukun led Qingzhou officials to take charge of these officials. Food, clothing, housing and transportation in Qingzhou.
At this time, three horse-drawn carriages were galloping on the cement official road leading to Qingzhou City, and the clear sound of horseshoes stepping on the cement road made Fiji and Luo Quan poke their heads and look towards the ground at the same time.
"This must be the cement road in Qingzhou, Feng Shilang once said, it really deserves its reputation." Fiji said.
Luo Quan also nodded, "It seems that it has just rained in Qingzhou. This concrete road is not muddy at all, it is even cleaner than the gravel road in Chang'an City."
Fiji nodded when he heard the words, and then he looked at the people entering the city. They were all dressed in clean and tidy clothes. The faces of the people were also rosy and plump. Obviously life here is good.
After entering the city, Fiji's eyes couldn't relax. He found that there were too many merchants in Qingzhou City, and the density of such merchants seemed to surpass that of Chang'an City.
And the things that these merchants are pulling on the carriages are even more weird. Except for some big merchants pulling the carriages, there are also some traveling merchants carrying burdens that shuttle between the private houses in Qingzhou.
Some chants came from the mouths of traveling merchants, and the people in the city who were attracted seemed to be not stingy with the copper coins in their hands.
At the same time, there are some people in the streets wearing green gowns and knives. These people are not soldiers, because they embroidered the word "police" on their arms instead of "soldiers."
These people in police costumes wandered back and forth in the street. Some idlers squatting in the corner were very afraid to see these people, as if they were like scourges.
In addition to those wearing strange costumes, he also saw four or five people wearing strange costumes. Because he and Luo Quan were riding in a carriage, he could only hold down these questions and waited to ask Xiao Ming.
The horse-drawn carriage circled the city for a while, then stopped at a government office in front of the street, and everyone got out of the horse-drawn carriage.
"Fei Zhongshu, General Luo, please!" Xiao Ming said to the two.
Luo Quan and Fiji were shocked by the sight of Qingzhou. Turning their heads, he looked at the Qingzhou Chamber of Commerce on the opposite side. At this time, many businessmen entered and exited the Chamber of Commerce, making it very noisy.
"His Royal Highness, I could only learn about Qingzhou in the newspapers before, but I was shocked when I saw it today." Fiji sighed.
Luo Quan also said: "Yes, how come you feel that this is not the Great Yu Country when you arrive in Qingzhou this time?"
"You two, you will have a deep understanding of the peculiarities of Qingzhou. After all, you will live here in the future. Let's talk about the chaos in Chang'an today."
Speaking of this, Fiji said: "His Royal Highness, before leaving, the emperor handed over her will to the concubine Zhen, the emperor decided to make her prince as her prince. Now that the royal family is dying, the country cannot be ruled for one day. After that, choose a day to become the emperor."
"Will!" Xiao Ming was amazed. Concubine Zhen did mention something before she got on the carriage, but Xiao Ming said that he would wait for him to go back. Concubine Zhen didn't say it again, but he never thought that Xiao Wenxuan would take the throne at the last moment. for myself.
It's just that what is there for him now. Now that Chang'an is occupied by King Zhao, the next thirteen princes will be established as emperors. Even if they take out the edict at this time, they will be said to be false by Zhao Wang and others.
But for him, the edict is not completely useless. In this era, everyone who pays attention to the teacher is famous. Now that he has the edict, he is the prince of the Great Yu Kingdom. He has the principle of the law when he beats everyone. Of course, others are willing. After being beaten, I said otherwise.
Luo Quan added: "His Royal Highness, the emperor also told the old minister about this edict before going up. There is nothing wrong with it. I hope that His Royal Highness can ask the king to conquer the king to quell the chaos of the king."
When Fiji heard this, he turned his eyes and said to Luo Quan: "It is not easy for King Zhao to enter the capital this time. Don't forget the barbarian cavalry in King Zhao’s army. In the eyes of the lower officials, King Zhao must have borrowed soldiers from the barbarians. Recognize the thief as the father."
Xiao Ming's heart suddenly sank. If the barbarians are added, the situation in Dayu Kingdom will become more complicated. He said: "Although the king also wants to immediately attack King Zhao, the situation in Dayu seems unclear. , If other vassals also have different intentions, what should this king do?"
These words silenced Luo Quan. He only took care of his quick speech, but forgot the situation that Xiao Ming was facing now. He said, "Your Highness, the old official is reckless."
Fiji pondered at this time and said, "Is your Highness worried about King Wei and King Yong?"
"Well, yes, the fiefs of King Wei and Yong are connected to the fiefs of this king. If this king raises troops to Chang'an and the rear is empty, then the two of them will commit the crime, and this king will be defeated." Xiao Ming said.
Now that Xiao Wenxuan is dead, King Wei and King Yong must have their own minds. He wouldn't believe these two people. After all, he was pitted by King Wei and he also saw how shameless King Yong was.
Fiji nodded, "His Royal Highness said that for today's plan, His Highness should strengthen the defense of the states and wait for changes. At the same time, he should invite King Wei and King Yong to discuss the Chang'an Rebellion."
"I'm afraid the two won't come." Xiao Ming's eyes flickered. In this situation, how could King Wei and Yong come to his fief? Just like he would not go to the fief of the two, in his opinion At most, sending messengers to each other~EbookFREE.me~Fiji understood Xiao Ming's meaning after a little thought. He sighed. As he expected, all the princes are now jealous of each other.
Xiao Ming continued: "Furthermore, this war has caused great trade losses for this king. The most important thing is the loss of food and grass support from the imperial court, and maybe there will be a large influx of refugees in the future. Grain poses a serious threat. Before a stable food supply is obtained, the king will not easily send troops."
After receiving news from Chang'an, Xiao Ming, Pang Yukun and others discussed it. Generally speaking, they will try to avoid joining the war in the early stage. Instead, they will take advantage of the war to sell weapons and accumulate materials to support industrial development and development. The preparation of the army.
This strategy is similar to the isolationism of the United States during World War II. Now he is not so stupid to start the so-called "war of justice" just because he has a will. It is the same for him whether he has a will, because he To be emperor.
And this emperor is not a title in the edict, but the entire Great Yu Kingdom, so in order to obtain the world and accumulate food, it is necessary to delay the title of king.
He didn't want to be the target of public criticism at this time.