Strictly speaking, it is not possible for them to decide whether to borrow grain from Donghe by them. It requires a lot of procedures, otherwise they will be impeached if they are privately granted and embezzled public funds. However, Luoyang and Hongnong counties are adjacent to each other, and Pang Shanmin and Donghe are both from Nanjun, which is easier to deal with and reduce Yang Xiu's burden.

"Thank you, thank you, I will make up for it." Yang Xiu said, laughing. "You have someone to send the manuscript of the poem, I will read it." After saying that, he raised his sleeves and said goodbye.

Pang Shanmin shook his head with a wry smile, muttered a few words, and turned to find Dong He. He was just doing a task of giving out 100,000 stones of grain. I don’t know if Dong He could be transferred out. Dong He just took charge of Hongnong because it was based on Gao Shun’s foundation laying in Hongnong’s farmland, which was quite smooth. However, Hongnong’s burden was also very heavy. They wanted to support Hedong, help Hedong complete the transition period, and provide part of the military rations for Lu Meng’s troops.

Pang Shanmin walked around but couldn't find Dong He. After asking, he found out that Dong He had gone to see the King of Wu. He scratched his head a little, fearing that Dong He would report all Hongnong's family to the King of Wu, and the King of Wu might intercept some of it. He would not have enough food to borrow, so he could only find another way. Other counties are not unavailable, such as Yingchuan or Nanyang, where he had been in charge for many years, but it was not as convenient as Hongnong. Hongnong has Yishui and Luoshui available, which can save a lot of transportation capacity.

Nowadays, every grain of food is very precious, and it is a little bit to save.

At this moment, Dong He was talking to Sun Ce in the central army tent. Dong He was recommended by Zhou Yu for persuading Chen Ji to surrender, and served as county magistrate, county magistrate and other positions. Last year, he was transferred to the prefect of Hongnong for his excellent exam. Sun Ce had known him for a long time, but it was the first time he had a face-to-face conversation with him.

Dong He didn't talk much, but he was quick-thinking and clear-cut, and his words were directed to the point. He suggested that Sun Ce temporarily suspend his attack on Bingzhou so that he had time to digest the recent results. Last year, he got Yanzhou, Jizhou, Hedong, Henei, and Guanzhong this year. The pace of advancing is too fast, and it is inevitable that he will not continue. The implementation of the new policy will take time, and when the new policy is implemented, it will accumulate enough strength and the attack will be more powerful.

He took Hongnong as an example. Hongnong was full of mountains, and there were many people living in seclusion in the mountains. There were more people hiding in the mountains. There were no ten household registrations left. Gao Shun's farming in Hongnong attracted some people to come out of the mountains, but Gao Shun's command was mainly soldiers of Liang. His military discipline was not strict and he was not good to the people. The conditions for farming were not favorable, and the population attracted was limited. This year, he took over Hongnong, implemented the new policy, and strengthened the publicity force. There were many more people who went out of the mountains. However, those who went out of the mountains were late and missed the spring plowing. Not only did they not receive rent, but they had to take out some money and grain to resettle them. Therefore, the household registration increased significantly this year, and the surplus was very limited.

But next year will be different. Taking advantage of the leisure of winter, the area of ​​land that has been abandoned will be doubled tomorrow when the farm is plowed in spring, and more rents will be received in autumn. This will not only maintain Hongnong County, but also support part of Luoyang.

Sun Ce was very satisfied. Dong He was a good official. Not only was he good character, strong ability, but he also saw far. Compared to the Ruying faction, the Jingxiang faction was more practical and practical. Although he was not as eye-catching as the Ruying faction in recent years, he was a real powerful faction.

"Young Zai, if you have any opinions, you need to express them." Sun Ce said: "Write your opinions into an article and discuss them together."

"I am just thinking about this." Dong He took out an article from his sleeve and handed it to Sun Ce with both hands. "This is a manuscript written by me. The words are simple, so I am here for the king's reference."

Sun Ce smiled. Dong He was well-organized and flexible in his work, and was better than Pang Shanmin. He took the manuscript and patted it gently. "Okay, I'll take the time to read it, and I'll reply to you tomorrow morning at the earliest."

Dong He glanced at Sun Ce in surprise. He knew that Sun Ce was very busy. Just when he invited him to see him, there were still a group of people waiting outside Sun Ce's tent. He probably had no time today, so it would be too hasty to reply to it tomorrow morning. Maybe he didn't look at it himself, but let the assistants around him see it. He didn't think much about it, bowed and said a few more words, and retreated.

After leaving the tent, Dong He saw Pang Shanmin. Pang Shanmin pulled him aside and talked about Yang Xiu asking him to borrow food. Dong He frowned and calculated silently. "One hundred thousand stones is a bit difficult. Although Hongnong did not have the task of resettling the Black Mountain Army, there are many people who went out to settle down. They have to beg for wasteland in winter, renovate water conservancy, and have seeds next year. I can only draw 30,000 stones for you."

"It's only 30,000 stones?" Pang Shanmin was a little disappointed.

"But there is another solution." Dong He said: "You can draw some laborers to Luhun and Yiyang areas to reclaim fields, build roads, and dredge rivers. Their food can be supplied by Hongnong. One laborer can use one stone to eat for one stone a month. By the end of the year, there will be more than three months, and 10,000 people will be 58,000 stones, and 20,000 people will be 116,000 stones, which is more than you want."

Pang Shanmin glanced at Dong He and sneered, "Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk

Dong He spread his hands, smiling without saying a word.

As the two were talking, a young servant came out of the tent and handed a document to Dong He. Dong He took it and saw that it was the manuscript he had just submitted to Sun Ce. When he opened it, he saw that he had commented a few words in the manuscript with a red pen and modified two uneven words, which were obviously carefully read.

"Is this the handwriting of the king?"

"Natural." The young servant smiled and looked like he was used to it. "The king said that Dong Fujun's article is very good, concise and thorough. However, if you want to publish it, you must polish it a little in the text. There is no need to worry too much, such as 'The autumn wind blows in August, and the rice flowers on both sides of the shore'."

After saying that, the young servant bowed and bowed again, turned around and went back.

Dong He and Pang Shanmin looked at each other and smiled. "The autumn wind in August rises, and the fragrance of rice flowers on both sides of the straits" is one of the poems that Dong He and Pang Shanmin sing. Unexpectedly, Sun Ce also knew. Dong He looked at the comments on the manuscript and shook his head with emotion. "The king is well-informed and knowledgeable, which is amazing."

"Silent can produce wisdom, the king can achieve success in practicing Taoism, and has the realm of gold and jade, what is it that knowledgeable and powerful knowledge can be."

Daijun, Sang Qian.

The bright moon rises, shining on the shallow water-controlled river (Sangqian River), sparkling with the sound of water, quiet and peaceful.

Shen You stood with his reins, looking at the mountains in the distance, his eyes were quiet. The night wind blew up the corners of his clothes, making a sound.

Pang Tong wrapped his fox fur tightly, looked at Shen You, and wanted to stop talking. The weather in the north of the border was indeed different from that in the Central Plains. It was only August and the weather was so cold that it was unbearable, especially the night wind, which penetrated into the clothes like a needle. It was simply unbearable without wearing a fur. I really didn't know how to pass winter.

"Shi Yuan, it may snow in a few days." Shen You seemed to hear Pang Tong's feelings and sighed softly. "Three spring waters in the south of the Yangtze River are snowing in the north in August. If you don't come in person, how can you know how big the world is."

"What the governor said is very much. However, what I am most worried about is whether the soldiers can withstand the coldness of Hu Tian. If they are not prepared enough, the non-war reduction may be very serious, especially the soldiers in the Central Plains."

Shen You nodded and turned his horse's head. What Pang Tong said was exactly what he was most worried about. He was ordered to move to Youzhou, so he naturally wanted to make more military achievements, but he knew better that the war against Bingzhou was not allowed to be defeated, especially for him, I wonder how many pairs of eyes were staring at him.

This mission was originally from Taishi Ci, but because Gongsun Du was improperly dealt with and killed too much, it caused the counterattack of the people of Fuyu and Goguryeo. Taishi Ci couldn't escape and fell on his shoulders. Taishi Ci didn't say anything, but his subordinates could not have no objection. When he was in charge of Qingzhou, he offended many people from Qingzhou, and Taishi Ci had many people from Qingzhou under his command. If he attacked unfavorably and suffered losses, the people of Qingzhou would never miss this opportunity to ridicule. At that time, it was not only him, but also the King of Wu and the entire Jiangdong clan.

"Governor, are you going back to the city?" Ma Chao asked.

"Go back."

"Here." Ma Chao raised his gesture, and the messenger blew the horn. Soon, a response came from all around him. The alert knights gathered to disturb him and protected Shen You back to the city. They rode their horses and scattered, talking and laughing. There were many preys in autumn, and some knights shot a few hares and wild pheasants, hung on the saddle, and took them back to have a drink. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the generals will have a sumptuous dinner, but ordinary soldiers have limited wine and food. These hares and wild pheasants are also good to add food.

Looking at the energetic and laughing knights, Shen You smiled bitterly. This is the battlefield for cavalry outside the frontier. These Liangzhou knights are like fish in water. In contrast, infantry from the Central Plains and even Jiangdong are not so comfortable. Not to mention anything else, it is unlikely to hunt at any time like cavalry, and it is impossible to improve food. They can only rely on the supply of the army. Once they go on the expedition, infantry rely more on the protection of cavalry, otherwise they may be attacked at any time.

How to arrange the marching route, minimize the risk of attacks, and at the same time reduce the burden of transportation, is Shen You and Pang Tong the most concerned thing recently. According to their longing experience, water transportation is undoubtedly the most labor-saving method, and examining the transportation capacity of water control has become the top priority.

Water control is commonly known as mulberry dry water, which means that when mulberry ripens in autumn, the water volume decreases, the river water drys up, and may even stop flowing. Obviously, the transportation capacity is very limited and cannot meet the requirements at all. Advances in autumn and winter can only rely on land transportation.

"Meng Qi, if there is no supply and the cavalry will rush to attack, how far can they go?" Shen You suddenly said.

Ma Chao turned to see Shen You. "This comes from two questions: Can the enemy be captured in time and whether the enemy has enough supplies? If you can capture the enemy, fight and win it, and take the cattle and sheep to support yourself, you can go infinitely. However, if there is any mistake in the middle, once the food is out of food and the people are too short of food, you may be defeated without attack. If you encounter a blizzard, it will be even more troublesome."

"If you know where the enemy is, it will be no problem for three to five hundred miles?"

Ma Chao's eyes flashed and he suddenly realized. "Is the governor talking about Danhan Mountain?"
Chapter completed!