After being read, she became an empress by eating melons

Chapter 106: Relief, the number of soldiers increased instead of decreased

Flags with the word "bai" (bai) on them began to be placed on the walls of Yunzhou City, and Nan Rongxi rode his horse slowly into the city.

There were starving people everywhere along the way, and the common people stared at the troops entering the city with dull eyes. To them, it was just the flags on the city walls that were different. They still couldn't eat enough or wear warm clothes, so the government wouldn't care about their lives.

The look in their eyes was probably more pitiful than the puppy at the entrance of the village before Nan Rongxi crossed over.

Youyue and Dacongming had already been waiting for Nan Rongxi's arrival at the Yunzhou City government office. When Nan Rongxi slowly walked into the hall, the two of them bowed together with a gratified smile on their faces: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, we easily captured Yunzhou City, and this time our casualties were less than a hundred."

Nan Rongxi nodded, his eyes revealing deep concern: "Although we have captured the city, the real victims of the war are always those innocent people. Da Congming, let me ask you, how is the food reserve we obtained this time?"

Da Congming showed a pleased expression, held up three fingers, and said with certainty: "It is very rich, enough to support our army for more than three months."

After hearing this, Nan Rongxi pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly: "Great Congming, Youyue, you have all seen that the people outside Yunzhou City are living in poverty. Since we have the ability, we should help them as much as possible. All the currently useless fields in the city should be distributed to the people so that they can have land to plant and food to harvest."

She paused, her eyes becoming firm. “Moreover, we will also allocate a portion of the looted food to distribute as relief food to the people who need it most.”

After hearing this, Youyue showed an expression of admiration on her face: "Your Majesty really cares about the people. This move will surely greatly alleviate the suffering of the people."

Da Congming also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, this will not only improve the lives of the people, but also further consolidate our rule over Yunzhou City."

Nan Rongxi smiled slightly: "Then, this matter will be handed over to you two. Youyue, you will be responsible for the distribution of the land, and you must ensure fairness and justice. Dacongming, you will be responsible for the allocation and distribution of grain, and you must ensure that every grain can be distributed to the people who really need it."

The two men responded in unison: "As you command, Your Majesty!"

Yunzhou City was busy. Youyue led a team to visit each village one by one, recording the population and land needs of each household in detail to ensure the reasonable allocation of land. Dacongming was busy organizing manpower, transferring food from the granary, setting up relief stations, and providing food assistance to those who were displaced and hungry due to the war.

With the progress of land distribution and relief grain distribution, the people in Yunzhou City and its surrounding areas gradually recovered their vitality.

All the people were stunned. It was the first time they encountered such a team.

The Yunzhou Square was bustling with people coming from all directions, their faces full of anticipation and joy. They consciously lined up in long queues, including the elderly, women and children, and everyone's eyes revealed their desire for a new life.

When the relief food began to be distributed, cheers rang out in the square. The villagers held the heavy food in their hands, with happy smiles on their faces. They talked with each other and shared this rare joy.

"Look, we have food! This time the military deployment is so good!" An old man waved the cloth bag in his hand excitedly, with a smile on his face.

"Yes, we finally don't have to go hungry." A woman nearby sighed, tears glistening in her eyes.

"They are so kind to the people. If we join their army, wouldn't our lives be better?"

A young man in the team muttered to himself.

The children were running happily in the square; their laughter and cheers added a lot of joyful atmosphere to the festive scene.

In another corner of Yunzhou City, a conspicuous notice was posted at the conscription office, attracting countless enthusiastic young people.

At this moment, a long line had formed in front of the conscription office, winding like a dragon and almost spanning the entire square.

"Hey, Xiao Zhao, are you really planning to join the army?" A young man in blue coarse cloth turned around and asked his friends.

The young man called Xiao Zhao was burly and had a firm gaze: "Of course, this big event is so good to the people. After we join, we will definitely be able to eat and drink enough, and we can also protect the land we are allocated."

"But the battlefield is dangerous, aren't you afraid..." The young man in blue was a little worried.

Xiao Zhao smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder: "What are you afraid of? We have to do something meaningful in life. Besides, without them coming, we would definitely starve to death."

At the front of the team, a young man walked out happily, and his friends gathered around him to ask about the situation.

"How's it going? Did you pass?"

"Of course! I'm about to become a formal soldier!" The young man proudly showed the enlistment registration card in his hand.

At this time, a middle-aged man came over. He looked at these passionate young people and sighed, "It's great to be young. You have courage and dreams. I went through the same thing back then."

After hearing this, Xiao Zhao asked curiously, "Uncle, have you ever been in the army?"

The middle-aged man nodded: "Yes, at that time Yunzhou was in war, and I joined the army to defend my hometown. Now I am really relieved to see you young people."

Inside the Yunzhou government office.

Da Congming's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he said eagerly: "Your Majesty, good news! After this war, the number of our troops has not only not decreased, but has increased!"

Youyue couldn't help but smile with joy and added, "It is true, Your Majesty. According to preliminary statistics, the number of our soldiers has increased by 10,000! This is truly a miraculous increase!"

Nan Rongxi sat at the desk, listening to the two people's reports, with a faint smile on his face. He put down the pen in his hand, looked up and said: "Great, now there is no way to stop the high-speed rail, we can only find a way to withdraw the troops!"

Da Congming nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, the Gaotie people must be in a panic now. Without food, their army will not last for a few days."

Youyue also said confidently: "Your Majesty, we should now seize the opportunity to pursue the victory. Now the entire Northern Qi is empty, we can do it!"

Da Congming also said slowly: "Yes, Your Majesty, now we can do it in one go!"

[Yes, if we continue to fight, Gaotie will be forced to retreat even more! ]

Nan Rongxi stood up, walked to the map, looked at it carefully, and then said: "Okay, since we have the advantage, we can't miss the opportunity. Pass the order and let the soldiers rest for a day. Tomorrow morning, we will continue to attack Northern Qi!"