Chapter 1360: Powerless

In ancient times, there were no trucks, and even cattle were scarce. These grains can only be transported by horse-drawn carriages. Even if there are insufficient horses, they can only rely on manpower to transport grains. The distance of 1,500 miles and the grain of 1,500 stones Coupled with the grain collected from several other villages, at least hundreds of people were required to transport it. When we reached the front of the Great Wall, I am afraid that less than 40% or even less of these grains and grasses are left.
But for Sheung Shui Village, these grains are too much, even equal to the grain of an autumn harvest. Then this winter, they can only live on the original grains. Ye Shikai even thought that there would be many more without grains. People fall into the grass.
"Master, Clerk, this amount is too much, and Shangshui Village simply can't afford it." Ye Shikai naturally chose to stand on the side of Shangshui Village. From a personal perspective, the villagers of Shangshui Village helped him when he was in danger, not to mention There are Uncle He and He Linghan here. From a large perspective, if there is not enough food, it will only allow more people to become robbers, and even more sergeants will not work.
"As the oldest man in Shangshui Village, I must think about this thousand people. What should we do if we take so much food." The old man also anxiously knocked on a walking stick.
"Mr. Ye Tun, the third old man, aren't you embarrassing me too?" The warehouse official also showed an expression of embarrassment.
"This is also the amount set by the superior. The villain is only doing things according to the requirements and will not hide it. If it is not completed, I will also be punished severely by the villain according to the Qin law. A few of them should not make it difficult for me. It is also difficult for the warehouse official. Although he is responsible for the inventory management in the county, including the collection of various township pavilions, these amounts are set by the county order, and further up, the amount in the county is also set by the county guard. .
"Also please don't be embarrassed."
"This ..." Sanlao was very distressed. How could he not understand Qin Law? If he couldn't complete this amount, many people would be punished. If it affected the front line war, the punishment would be even more serious.
"Forget it, let's do it. You take a few young people to help the barnman load the grain." The three old men said to the young people who argued.
"Mr. This ..."
"Don't say more." The old man waved his hand and motioned everyone not to say "This is also for war. If we win, we don't have to worry about security."
"Mr. Lao, why don't I go and talk to Lord Han? Maybe there is a problem with the amount and there is room for concession." Ye Shikai said.
"Yeongzi, you are willing to speak for the village's righteousness. You are very grateful to you, but if you go, it will be futile, not to mention that you will set off immediately, and maybe you will go to the front to fight. Without these foods, it will be difficult for you. To continue, there are still many young people from our village in the water. We will cut back on food and clothing, and you can eat more on the front line. "
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"What's wrong, it seems that you are very lost. Is there anything wrong?" By the river, Shang Guanjian came here on a horse, just to see Ye Shikai sitting here fishing.
"It's not as if I'm really lost now."
"It's for the collection of grain in the county. I've heard it. In fact, not only is Sheung Shui Village, almost all villages in Hanoi County are the same."
"Severe sergeants, unarmed soldiers, a large number of hundreds of thousands of stones and grains, I am afraid that they can really reach the front line." Shang Guanjian is also dignified, in fact this is helpless, the Qin Dynasty is no better than a modern one. Large trucks can deliver more than a dozen tons of food in two days. At that time, the more food escorted, the more people were escorted, the longer the journey, the more wastage in the middle, and so much came back from the campaign. Food is also needed on the road, so the Qin Dynasty had to build roads, partly because it saved time on the road, so that it could transport goods more efficiently.
"Lao Ye, I understand how you feel. I got a message, do you want to hear it?" Shang Guanjian patted his shoulder and comforted.
"Say it."
"This battle is different from before. It is a big battle or a protracted battle. This is why this county levied so much food. The border ... I'm afraid it will take a long time."
"So ... we may not return to Shangshui Village for a long time, are we?" Ye Shikai asked.
"It should be. I have been in the army for a few years, and I have not experienced such a big battle. You came here for more than ten days. I wonder if it is a blessing or a curse to you." Shangguanjian lamented. If Ye Shikai comes a dozen days late, I'm afraid I won't run into such a big war, but since Heaven let Ye Shikai run into this battle, maybe ... this is the fate.
"When will it start?" Ye Shikai asked coldly.
"Grains and grass have been concentrated in the county. We will set off with the escorts in the early morning tomorrow." Shang Guanjian seemed to guess Ye Shikai's mind and pointed to the direction of Shangshui Village.
"You still have time. Let's go and talk to Mrs. He tonight. I can see that she cares about you and you care about her."
In the evening.
"You go back to the barracks first. If you have young people in Sheung Shui Village, you can go home and say goodbye to your parents, wife, and children. Ye Shikai did not lie to his sergeants. The war is changing rapidly. He does not know when they can return and how many people they can return. He does not want to weave some lies for the stability of the army. Every young man is the expectation of his parents. He didn't want to see so many people disappointed ...
"Well."
"Well."
"Full warehouse, I will leave you with the remaining sergeants, and leave tomorrow. Don't make trouble." Ye Shikai reminded.
"Tun Chang rest assured that the discipline is strict, we are not bad Wei Wu died." Mancang nodded.
Ye Shikai is very relieved. Although he is a newly-added prisoner, he is an aspiring person. Ye Shikai also treats him favorably, and there will be no problem. It will soon be dark. He must also go to He's home. .
"Hey Yeh, here, haven't eaten yet. Come in.
"Uncle He is polite. The clerk came to ask for food today ... I said lightly, but I really didn't help ..."
"What are you talking about, Ye Gongzi, these things don't matter to you, and we never blame you, but you are willing to speak for us, we should thank you."
"Boss, this battle may be very long. Last time I gave Linger some money. You hurriedly went to the county to buy some food. It can be used for emergency whenever necessary."