Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 80 Questions
It doesn't matter if it's none of your business.

The Liu family had no big backers, and at most they had some personal relationship with Wang Mi, but Wang Mi did not take the lead in the struggle for the position of prime minister, so a small figure like Liu Daogui could not be involved.

It's okay for them to fight like this, just keep your attention on the top.

June arrived in a flash. Like Guangling, everything in Jingkou was delayed, and the Sima in the rear had not come down yet.

Liu Daogui was counting his men and preparing to head north when Liu Zhong and Liu Zhen returned.

He brought a pair of cloth shoes sewn by his mother Xiao Wenshou and a sheepskin coat.

Every stitch and thread on it exudes a familiar feeling.

Liu Zhong said, "Everything is fine at home, brother, don't worry too much. My eldest brother is doing well in Guangling, and General Sun is taking good care of him."

Liu Yu had a generous personality and could get along well with people everywhere, and Sun Wuzhong was popular in the Northern Army.

"General Sun didn't go to Pengcheng?"

"No, I have been staying in Jingkou."

Liu Daogui secretly felt regretful. If Sun Wuzhong's troops had marched north, his brother Liu Yu's martial arts might have enabled him to achieve military merit.

Good things take time, and there is no use in being impatient.

As the world situation changes, there will always be opportunities.

Liu Zhen took out a letter from his pocket and said, "This is a handwritten letter from Minister Xiao."

Liu Daogui opened the letter and found a lot of words written on it.

The main reason is that the two sides are fighting fiercely right now, and it is difficult to say who will win or lose. It may not be a good thing to stand out too early.

Liu Daogui was told not to get involved in the fight between the two factions easily, as the risk was too great and a powerless and humble family like the Liu family was not one that could participate in it.

He urged Liu Daogui to read more, do more practical work, accumulate connections and supporters, and keep a low profile.

Another thing is Yuan He’s background.

Yuan He was the cousin of Yuan Yuezhi, who was a close confidant of Sima Daozi. He offered him advice and repeatedly urged Sima Daozi to take sole control of government affairs, which aroused Wang Gong's dissatisfaction. He reported this to the emperor, who found a crime and executed him...

As Liu Daogui expected, Yuan He was Sima Daozi's man. No wonder he was so close to Liu Yi.

The Huan family, Sima Daozi and Wang Gong, three forces were fighting against each other, and the General Zhenglu's Mansion became lively after that.

Liu Daogui had always wanted to curry favor with others. After so many years of fighting in the court, many noble families fell from the upper class to the middle class, and the poor families disappeared one by one...

Taking advantage of the strong south wind, Liu Daogui led more than 400 people in the rear and his own troops and sailed north.

Traveling by water is fast and comfortable, and it took four or five days to reach Lanling.

In just over a month, Lushuibi has changed dramatically.

It was divided into eleven fields, with a flag standing at the head of each field. Even in the hottest weather, the villagers were still clearing weeds and removing insects in the fields.

These days, everything has to be done with your hands, and it's extremely hard work.

However, despite the hard work, at least they have a bowl of rice to eat, and the villagers are in good spirits.

Bows and swords were piled on the ridges of the fields, and cavalry were standing guard in the distance.

These days, even farmers have to carry a knife to guard against wild beasts and bandits.

There is Qingguang Village on Mount Niqiu, but if the bandits really want to take revenge, they can bypass the city from the east side of Pei County.

Although there is the Cao family in the city, Cao Tengyun is a person with too many thoughts and is not very reliable. If the thief Gao attacks, no one knows what he will be thinking.

"Greetings, General!" Liu Chi, the owner of the fourth building, climbed up from the field. He was tanned and his legs were covered in mud, looking like an old farmer.

"As the owner of a building, you also work in the fields?" "It's not easy to farm these days. I'm just sitting around doing nothing anyway."

"Very good." Liu Daogui praised.

These leaders of the camps and the garrison commanders were either members of the Liu clan or soldiers. They had toiled all their lives and never had a moment of rest. They toiled hard for Liu Daogui and took no grudges.

But it’s better this way, as there are no problems like those in the General’s Mansion.

Liu Daogui himself went to the fields to farm, let alone them.

After a tour, I found that Lushui Pond seemed to have expanded, and the crops in the fields were growing very well, with layers of green waves stretching as far as the eye could see.

Many vacant lots on the east and north sides were planted with mulberry and hemp by the villagers, turned into vegetable gardens, and covered with thatched houses. Although the city was large, it was still a bit inconvenient to squeeze together with the Cao family.

And these villagers don't seem to like the Cao family very much...

The only thing that made Liu Daogui dissatisfied was the eleven flags, which were tattered and stood in the fields like soul-calling banners.

And the names are also a bit problematic, the first building, the second building, the third building...

At the time, time was tight, so I just called it that casually. Now it seems a bit low-class and difficult to distinguish.

Most people can't even recognize words, let alone count, and can only distinguish colors and shapes.

Liu Daogui thought about it for a while and felt that it would be better to make some changes. Everything in the world requires a sense of ceremony. With a sense of ceremony, it is no longer a makeshift team. Making it more decent can not only unite people's hearts, but also scare outsiders.

The leaders of the tribes and the village chiefs came to pay their respects and complained about the flag problem.

"During my time back in Guangling after joining the army, many refugees were recruited into each building. With so many people, the situation became chaotic, and many people couldn't recognize all the flags. One day they were in one building, and the next day they were in ten..."

"It's mainly because the people of the village live in clans and only listen to their clans, not us."

"The soldiers don't know, but there are quite a few scheming people among these refugees. The land in Building 5 is more fertile and easier to grow crops, so they all brought their families and fled to Building 5..."

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

Management becomes more difficult when there are more people.

Liu Daogui has set rules for the left and rear parts, and now it is time to set rules for Lushuibi. The purpose of coming back this time is to solve these trivial matters.

Once the foundation is established, all the rules and regulations must also be followed.

Liu Daogui was in the fields, discussing matters with all the village leaders and village chiefs.

The main problem still focuses on the clan. Many residents of the clan are from the same clan, and it is common for them to usurp the throne and contradict the clan leader.

The two clans would even come to blows over water, openly fighting in the fields. If Liu Guangzhi hadn't arrived with his cavalry to calm everyone down, the fight would have probably turned into a bloodbath...

The people of Lanling County are already tough and the refugees are even more brave and aggressive.

Between their clan and Liu Daogui, they certainly believed in their own clan.

There are all kinds of trivial disputes between two brothers in the same family, not to mention four or five thousand people living together.

"I am incompetent." Zhao Yuan looked ashamed.

This matter was not his fault. Liu Daogui comforted him, "It has nothing to do with you. Everything is difficult at the beginning. If there are any problems, we can solve them one by one."

Liu Zun snorted coldly, "I think they're just bored. They're looking for a few troublemakers, chopping off their heads, and sticking them on the edge of the field. Let's see who dares to make trouble again!"

Liu Daogui glanced at him sideways. His method was too crude. These refugees were not easily frightened and had the support of their clans. If he was not careful, it would backfire and provoke resistance from the refugees.

A knife can solve most problems, but not all.

After killing someone, the conflict still exists. It will accumulate over time and will eventually erupt one day.

(End of this chapter)