Reborn in the Three Kingdoms Novel - Chapter 110

Chapter 110 Move To Bingzhou City
With a trace of uncertainty, Lu Su picked up his pen and wrote a new notice, arranging for people to post it on the streets and alleys of Chen Liu City. For a moment, the topic of self-sufficiency became the hottest topic of discussion.

Most people don’t understand the idea of self-sufficiency. In their eyes, following Zhang Chao to Bingzhou City was already leaving their homeland. This was a decision that took a lot of courage to make. But the government actually wanted them to take care of their own food and drinks. If that was the case, how much food would it take to walk for a few months? Doesn’t the family spend more than half of its money? If that’s the case, what’s there to rely on for a foothold in Bingzhou City?

Those who had such thoughts did not want to leave Chen Liu. In their eyes, it was the same everywhere. The reason why he followed Zhang Chao was because he could protect the people, but who could say that any of the officials of the next imperial court did not have the ability to do so?

Of course, some people didn’t think so. What they liked was Zhang Chao’s charm and the way he did things. Especially after hearing that this person was now worshipped as a general by the Emperor, they became even more convinced. They believed that following such a person, no matter where they went, there would be no problem in surviving. Besides, didn’t the notice also say that? Once they arrived at their destination, the government would compensate them appropriately. There would be compensation, so what was there to hesitate about?

Under these two thoughts, there were also two kinds of people, namely, following and not following.

Zhang Chao knew about these people, but he did not take this matter to heart. Instead, he dealt with various urgent matters in an orderly manner. For example, once he left, he would have to take some of the things in Chen Liu’s vault with him. At least, he would have to take a look at those that could not be taken away and those that were left behind.

The three days were busy three days. On the morning of the fourth day, after Zhang Chao finished his breakfast, carriages walked out from the Second Young Master’s mansion and began to converge with the carriages that came out of the Taifu mansion.

Zhang Miao, Bai Tong, Diao Chan, Lu Su’s grandmother, Xu Shu’s mother, and the others, including Hua Tuo, naturally sat in the carriage. Beside each carriage, there were some warriors and maids accompanying them in case of emergencies. Valuable bottles, cans, gold, silver, jewelry, and silk were also loaded into several large carriages. In addition, there were some necessities from the Zhang Clan Wine House, some necessities from the Weapon Shop, and so on, which added up to nearly a hundred carriages.

From afar, the scale of moving so many things was undoubtedly enormous, and it was also very eye-catching.

Zhang Chao naturally knew that there was a risk in doing so, but now he had no other choice. Moreover, he is not the slightest bit of preparation, such as the army of fifteen zhang army QingQi, two thousand west cool cavalry into the dragon and tiger army, one thousand five hundred responsible for the daily maintenance of order willing to follow Chen Liucheng defensive troops, a total of five thousand people.

Naturally, five thousand sergeants to protect these people and things is still a little less, fortunately Bai Tong sent a message to country, believe they will come to receive. As long as they reached the Hu Pass, it would be equivalent to Bing Zhou’s territory, and they would be considered safe.

As for the route, Zhang Chao and Lu Su had discussed it, and it was the shortest way for Chen Liu to pass Chaoge County and reach Hu Guan. However, there was also a risk in this. That was, Chao Ge often had the Yellow Scarf Army, and the most famous one was Zhang Yan’s Heishan Army.

Early in the morning, when the brigade arrived at the city gate, there were already many people waiting outside the gate. These people had made the decision to follow Zhang Chao to Bingzhou City.

After a rough look, the number of people was roughly around 30,000, which was more than half of the 80,000 people he had previously investigated.

“Master, there are only thirty thousand people left.” Lu Su sighed and said.

“Zijing, there’s no need to be sad. These 30,000 people are what I want.” Zhang Chao did not seem to care at all. It was true that there were many people with great strength, but if there were many people without making any effort, then he would lose his original value.

“Let’s go! Let’s go!” Zhang Chao once again turned his head to look at Chen Liucheng behind him, and then shouted loudly.

Chen Liucheng was where Zhang Chao made his fortune, but for the sake of the overall situation in the future, he had no choice but to abandon it. However, he firmly believed that one day, he would come back. At that time, Chen Liu would forever be his Chen Liu.

Seventy thousand people in the city, and some city guards who didn’t want to leave, stood on the city head, the city gate, watching Zhang Chao and the others leave, a complex and speechless mood lingered in their hearts…

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May 192, recorded in the calendar of the Heavenly Dynasty. Great Ancestor Zhang Chao began the move from Chen Liu to Bing Zhou, which lasted for two months.

The thirty thousand strong troop started from Chen Liucheng and headed towards Chao Ge in the northwest. Along the way, it was immense and influential, and the news spread like a strong wind. The first thing that caught people off guard was that more refugees joined the group.

These refugees were different from the residents of Chen Liu. They did not have a stable place to live and were mostly uprooted by the chaos of war. To them, they no longer dared to hope for anything, how to find a new home, a stable place was the king’s way.

Most of these people were people who didn’t have the financial resources. They usually ate the last meal and didn’t have the next meal. They would starve to death on the roadside at some unknown time. Under such conditions, no city would be willing to take them in.

Such a person, suddenly met zhang chao army, what will happen is imaginable.

On the first day he walked out from Chen Liu, he had encountered nearly a thousand such refugees, and they had joined the team. On the second day, the number of people soared to more than 10,000. Within 70 kilometers of Chao Ge, the total number of refugees had reached 70,000. Adding on the 30,000 residents of Chen Liu, the total number had reached more than 100,000.

This number would change every day. Some could not keep up with the troops, some could starve to death because of lack of food, and some could join again.

“Lord, there are 100,000 people. With so many people following us, our speed is simply not fast.” Military Counselor Lu Su took the investigation report he had just received and rode to Zhang Chao’s formation.

“I see. If they want to follow me, then follow me. If they can hold on, I don’t mind giving them a fair chance when they arrive in Bingzhou City.” Zhang Chao’s expression was indifferent.

If he had just arrived here and saw hundreds of people starving to death every day, it was impossible for him to remain indifferent. But when he was used to seeing such a thing, he could only feel compassion in his heart.

If a person had ten steamed buns in his hand, besides satisfying himself, he could help at least two people. But when you still have relatives and friends who need steamed buns, and you only have enough to live on, and a dozen strangers appear, your choice will become very certain.

Although Lu Su was similarly kind-hearted, he knew that he could not use righteousness at this moment. With so many refugees, once this opening was opened, there wouldn’t be enough food for the army. It really affected the food of the soldiers, so who would guarantee their safety?

Zhang Chao noticed Lu Su’s sad expression and said, “Alright, Zijing doesn’t need to be too sad.” This is not our fault, but the crime of chaos. “If we want to change all of this, we need someone to step forward and reorganize the order, to build a society where everyone can eat and do what they need to do. And now, the responsibility falls on our shoulders. We have to work hard for it, you know?”

“Yes, Zijing will remember Lord’s words.” Lu Su hurriedly nodded and said, “At this speed, we might arrive at Chaoge County tomorrow. If we get there, we might be able to get more food and save more lives.”

“Perhaps. Inform these people to speed up.” Zhang Chao nodded. He didn’t have any hopes for Chao Ge. What kind of food could a small county have in a chaotic world?

Chao Ge.

Under the jurisdiction of Hexi Prefecture, Commandery Governor Zhang Ren was famous for his bravery.

Chaoge is the capital of the last Shang Dynasty and Wei Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period. During the Chu-Han War, Xiang Yu conferred the title of the capital of the eighteen dukes of Zhongyin Kingdom and the ancient capital of the three dynasties. In the past, it was extremely glorious, but now, it was indeed a small county that could not even reach the standard of 10,000 households. The county magistrate’s name was Sun Wen, and he was a subordinate official of Zhang Ren.

In the county magistrate’s office, Sun Wenzheng was sitting in the backyard, basking in the sun. Li San, the magistrate in his hand, crept over.

“Li San, why aren’t you sleeping at home at noon?” Seeing his confidant walk over, Sun Wen narrowed his eyes and closed them again.

“My lord, did you hear that Great General Zhang Chao is going to pass us to Bingzhou City?” Li San relied on his confidants and ignored the county magistrate’s accountability. Instead, he carefully leaned over.

“Yes, I heard. The governor, Lord Zhang, has already greeted them and asked them to pass by.” Sun Wen did not open his eyes and continued.

“Oh, did you hear that the scouts of Heishan Army have already come to our county twice?” Li San continued to ask carefully.

This time, Sun Wen finally lost his composure and got up from his throne. “What did you say? Heishan Army has his eyes on us, but our treasury has long since run out of food and money. It’s impossible for them to not know about it. They’re still staring at us. Could it be that our target isn’t us?”

At this moment, Sun Wen finally understood what was going on.

“Your Excellency, I heard that Great General Zhang Chao had nearly a hundred trucks with him this time. I really don’t understand. With so many things flaunting the market, can’t he be watched by others? Could it be that just by borrowing his five thousand soldiers, he thinks that he can intimidate others?” Li San said these words with a disdainful expression. Obviously, they didn’t think highly of Zhang Chao in their hearts.

“Aiyaya, then what should we do? They can’t be fighting in Chaoge, right? If that’s the case, how can I trust them?” Sun Wen didn’t think about that. He just thought that if something really happened to Zhang Chao, as a county’s father and mother official, it would be hard to escape the blame.