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Coupled with the rampant corruption of the ten permanent servants, there is no money in the treasury at all!
Liu Bian forced the officials to donate what is currently in the national treasury.
And that little stock is not even enough to build a base for Tongque Terrace, and it simply can't afford to hire so many civilians!
Wei Xiaobao smiled slightly, "Grand Master, don't worry, we can't afford normal civilian husbands, we can hire refugees."
heard,
Dong Zhuo's eyes lit up, and he patted his thigh heavily,
"That's right! A normal civilian husband needs ten cash per day, but refugees only need two to three cash."
This way, you can save a ton of money!
"Leave this matter to someone!"
Dong Zhuo immediately mobilized his disciples and asked them to set up recruiting areas at the gate of Luoyang City and at the entrance of the market.
And let the patrolling guards in the city help them advertise.
Dongzhimen,
Luoyang Ling Zhouyi and Henan Yin Caocao stood on the city wall, looking at a porridge shed, worrying.
"Caofu Yin, there are too many refugees, and our food is simply a drop in the bucket."
Zhou Yi frowned and complained to Cao Cao.
In just half a day, another two to three thousand people poured into Luoyang City.
no way,
There are too many refugees from the surrounding counties.
"Is there no food left in the treasury?" Cao Cao pondered.
Zhou Yi's face was full of bitterness, "It's gone in the morning, those just now were saved by the lower officials from their own rations."
Cao Cao was silent,
He knew that Zhou Yi's approach could not even solve the urgent need.
Even if he took out all his own food, he still couldn't satisfy so many refugees.
"Cao Fu Yin, if we don't find a solution as soon as possible, these refugees will go crazy with hunger and will do anything. If not done well, it will trigger a civil uprising!"
Zhou Yi is not alarmist.
Once a person reaches a desperate situation, he will take risks.
There are many dignitaries and dignitaries in Luoyang City, and the refugees have a feeling of hatred towards them.If it is really desperate, the refugees will definitely gather to loot.
And in the homes of high-ranking officials and nobles, there will always be family members, even private soldiers!
Once the two sides fight, the conflict will definitely escalate.
When the conflict between the rich and the poor breaks out, it will inevitably lead to civil uprisings!
Bloodshed is inevitable.
"Duke Zhou, there are too many refugees in Luoyang City. Even if we ask His Majesty to open a warehouse to release food, it is only a stopgap measure."
"The current imperial court simply cannot support so many people for nothing!"
Cao Cao said with a solemn expression.
He is very clear,
People are lazy, once they can get something for nothing, they will resist working.
Raising so many idlers will not only increase the burden on the court, but also leave behind hidden dangers.
"The best way is to enable them to be self-reliant."
Cao Cao said.
"Self-reliance?"
Zhou Yi thought about it, and thought it was impossible.
"Where can there be so many people?"
"Even if the land is given to them to cultivate, where will the seeds come from? How will their rations be resolved before the crops mature?"
Cao Cao was also very helpless,
You ask me, who do I ask?
"Duang!"
Just when the two were frowning, there was a sudden sound of gongs on the street.
Suddenly,
It attracted them and the refugees who were waiting in line for porridge with empty bowls in front of the porridge shed.
"That's Dong Zhuo's person?"
Zhou Yi said in surprise.
Cao Cao also raised his eyebrows, not knowing why they made such a big commotion.
"Duang~~~"
"Fathers and elders."
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the soldier with the sledgehammer shouted loudly,
"Your Majesty's construction of the palace requires a large number of construction workers. As long as you are willing to go, you will be able to fill your stomachs every day, and you will still be paid three Wen."
"If you perform well, you can also receive new clothes, become a foreman, and double your salary!"
When the refugees heard this, they hurriedly gathered around!
"Is what you said true, can you really fill your stomach??"
"Is there a place to sleep?"
"Can you bring your family with you?"
Hundreds of people surrounded this group of soldiers.Everyone chattered and asked questions constantly.
"Duang!"
The soldier tapped the hammer, "Everyone be quiet, if you have any questions, ask them one by one."
"I'll answer your question first, don't worry."
Originally, these Xiliang troops were arrogant,
but,
With the decline of Dong Zhuo's power, the Xiliang army also became low-key.
In addition to Dong Zhuo's deliberate exhortation, their attitudes were very good, and they instantly won the favor of the refugees.
"First of all, the problem of filling your stomach: as long as you work hard and don't be lazy. If you do it twice a day, you will not be missed."
"Second, when you get to the place, build your own sleeping shed."
"Three, you can bring your family with you, but food and wages are distributed according to work."
The soldiers patiently explained the problems of the refugees.
Although the wages are low, they can fill their stomachs and have a place to live, which is quite good for them.
at least,
They are exchanging their own labor for the right to survive, instead of giving up their dignity and waiting for others' charity.
"This general, where can I register, my family of five are going to work for His Majesty!"
A grown man shouted loudly.
"There are registrations at every city gate, so hurry up."
The soldier shouted back.
"Great, now we don't have to starve to death."
"Let me just say, come to Luoyang City, His Majesty will definitely not ignore us."
"Your Majesty is a very good man."
"That's right, we must work hard to repay His Majesty's life-saving grace."
The common people are very simple, and whoever treats them well, they will treat them doubly well.
quickly,
The refugees who had been crowded on the streets rushed towards the nearest job recruitment site.
quickly,
The streets are cleared.
On the city wall, Cao Cao and Zhou Yi were stunned when they saw this scene.
Give them a headache,
Suddenly, it was resolved.
"Duke Zhou! It seems we have misunderstood Your Majesty!"
Cao Cao suddenly woke up.
"How do you say that?" Zhou Yi was puzzled.
Cao Cao said, "I heard from people in the Grand Master's Mansion that His Majesty decided to build the Tongque Terrace yesterday, and he happened to be out of the palace gate yesterday."
"That is to say, His Majesty came up with such a wonderful solution after seeing the problem of refugees gathering on the streets."
"It not only solves the problem of the survival of the refugees, but also allows them to work and maintain their enthusiasm for labor!"
"This method is a hundred times, a thousand times better than we have been thinking about where to raise food?"
After hearing Cao Cao's explanation, Zhou Yi's body shook violently.