The Prodigal Son’s Happy Life - Chapter 865

[Chapter 865 Qiuning Mansion]

The four northern states, as the name suggests, are composed of four state capitals.

Of course, there are still big differences between these four state capitals and other state capitals.

One state capital is almost worth three or four elsewhere.

At this moment, the atmosphere in Qiuning Mansion, which is closest to the grassland tribes, gradually became tense.

During this period, although the government office did not post any notices, the soldiers who were originally stationed in Qiuning Town, fifty miles away, began to move into Qiuning City.

The villagers who were originally close to the grassland were also informed in advance that they should be more careful during this period, fearing that there might be bandits.

Luggage should also be packed in advance.

This is not the first time that the people of Qiuning Prefecture have experienced similar things.

Almost every one or two years, in autumn and winter, they would start to prepare to pack their luggage, and at the slightest sign of trouble, they would flee to Qiuning City.

There’s nothing we can do about it.

People in the grassland tribes, if they don’t have enough food in autumn and winter, will turn into horse bandits and come to Qiuning Mansion to plunder.

And their only way to deal with it was to leave some small things behind, pack their luggage, and flee to Fucheng. Other than that, there was no other way.

They are used to it.

However, villagers who observe carefully will find that the situation seems to be a little different this time.

If it were normal, at most one or two people would ride into the village and then leave in a hurry.

This time it was different. The soldiers who came from Fucheng all came in groups, and some of them stayed in the village.

Even found a place to stay.

This is very unusual. Even so, they don’t understand what the adults above are trying to do.

Just quietly do what you should do.

Pack your stuff and head into town.

At this moment, Qiuning Fucheng.

The atmosphere was no more relaxed than in the villages outside Fucheng.

Because of the tea and horse business, there are many merchants selling all kinds of things in Qiuning Fucheng.

There is no doubt that no matter what happened, these merchants were the first to get the news.

Some people are even better informed than the local captain.

Therefore, when the people saw these merchants nervously leaving the city, they knew that the situation was not good.

But they don’t know how bad it is.

No matter what, can it be worse than before?

You know, there is a line between the four states and the grassland.

All kinds of divine punishments are buried in this line.

Even if horses, cattle or sheep accidentally step on this line, they will die without burial.

Once the grassland tribes dare to invade, this line will spread and be hidden.

Before the knights of the grassland tribes reach the walls of the four northern states, more than one-third will be lost.

Can the grassland tribes afford such losses?

Therefore, although the people felt a little nervous, they were not yet at the point where they needed to drag their families away.

In the Qiuning Mansion Yamen, the local officials kept arguing about this matter.

“Sir, what happened? In three days, the important general of Qiuning Town, General Meng, will arrive.

In the past, General Meng would retreat to Fucheng unless it was an emergency.

This time, There was no movement at all, so General Meng retreated to Fucheng.

Not to mention anything else, the food and shelter in this Fucheng are not enough for the soldiers.”

“Yes, if something happens, sir. Please tell us. We should have an idea in our minds. It’s unclear and we don’t know what to do.”

“Sir, most of the merchants in this city have left with some money. The common people have also left with the merchants, and those who remain are unwilling to leave. It won’t be a problem if you tell us the truth and tell the truth to the people in the city.”

The prefect of Qiuning Prefecture heard these words , frowned, and said angrily: “What’s the use of asking me? If I know, why should I hide it from you.

I only know that the letter written by Marquis Xin’an to me says that I want to All the people outside Fucheng have been evacuated into Fucheng. No one can be left behind.

Now, only the outermost villages will be evacuated first. The remaining villages will be here in these few days. If you have time to ask me for answers, you might as well go out. Help others and ask the people to evacuate to the city.”

Everyone was surprised when they heard this.

All evacuate to Fucheng?

Let’s not talk about whether Fucheng can accommodate so many people, but have things really reached this point?

Is it so critical?

“Sir, there is not enough food in the city!”

someone said.

The prefect glanced at him and said calmly: “Is it enough to last a month?”

“This”

The man hesitated for a moment, thought about it, and replied: “If you include the people in the villages and the soldiers in Qiuning Town, it should be enough for one and a half months.”

When the prefect heard this, he said calmly: “One and a half months will be enough .”

That’s enough. Counting the grain stored in Qiuning Town, two months will be far more than the one month mentioned by Xin’an Hou.”

When the person next to him heard the words ‘Xin’an Hou’, he remembered that he had learned from the elders in his family. Hearing it there, his expression was hesitant.

After struggling for a long time, he still couldn’t hold himself back and said: “Sir, don’t believe everything that Marquis Xin’an says. It’s not that the official has any prejudice against Marquis Xin’an, it’s just that Marquis Xin’an has not left Kyoto Prefecture after all.

He has left Kyoto Prefecture .

, have not come to our place, and have never seen the ferocity of those barbarians.

If those barbarians really come, the siege will not last for a month or two. From

what I know about those barbarians, I believe they must be. First send some people to stay here and pretend to besiege the city, and then

all together, we should prepare food for at least half a year. We will only have enough food for

at least two months to survive this winter .

By then, if the barbarians do not retreat. “Qiuning Prefecture”

“That’s enough!” The prefect of Qiuning turned to glare at the man and said coldly: “Do you really think that I don’t know what you said? Do

you think

that the Marquis of Xin’an doesn’t know that?”

Since you are doing this, there must be a reason behind it, don’t ask, just do it, that’s it!”

“This”

the man had a complicated expression when he heard this, and he hesitated for a long time, but he just sighed.

At this time, another person stood up and said, “Sir, where do so many people live? There are only so many houses in the city, and it really can’t accommodate so many people.”

Qiuning Prefect replied : “After all, I have a place to live. If it’s not possible, just set up some big tents like those barbarians. As long as there are enough beddings, I can survive a month.”

After saying this, he paused, looked around, and said with a serious expression. : “I tell you, this time is a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity. No matter what problems we have, we must overcome them!”

(End of Chapter)