Chapter 280 Shot in the Knee
In the next few days, life in Changshan County temporarily calmed down.
Thanks to the efforts of many officials, everything in Changshan County was running normally.
With the help of Chen Xingtai and Yang Shaohu, Fang Dashan recruited a large number of outstanding soldiers from the refugees, civilians and farmers in Changshan County, expanding the army of Changshan County to more than 50,000 people.
Qin Luoshuang contacted a large number of people with lofty ideals in the empire. Some of them were members of the Song of the Sky, and some were young people who realized the darkness of the empire and wanted to change it.
In simple terms, they are angry young people.
Lin Wen had little contact with the society of the empire, and he did not expect that there were so many young people in the empire who were dissatisfied with the status quo and eager to change.
He always regarded the empire as a more distant, backward and chaotic era.
But in fact, the empire has its own order and modern civilized society.
However, it is obvious that only a part of the people have enjoyed the convenience brought about by the development of scientific and technological civilization.
Meeting with them was very interesting. Lin Wen understood the so-called "cynical youth" very well. He didn't even need to be very smart. He just needed to pick up some negative information about the empire and criticize the injustice of the empire, and he could have a very pleasant chat with them.
For these angry young people, being able to criticize the empire together with an imperial official was truly an unprecedented experience.
During the discussion, they found that this young county governor was so approachable, without the arrogance, indifference, disdain and ignorance of any imperial bureaucrat they had met. His criticism and sarcasm were so to the point, and his remarks and ideas were so radical and sharp that they made them tremble with excitement.
Unlike some guys who complain without any reason, the Empire has tons of negative information. There is no fairness here at all. Moreover, the Empire has no moral constraints. Anyone who expresses opposition to the Empire within the Empire will be directly suppressed.
Therefore, the "angry young people" here are only half a step away from being passionate young people. They are very interested in the soldier rules of Changshan County that Lin Wen described, and are willing to accept and join them.
Their arrival is very important for the establishment of the furnace.
Before discipline is strictly enforced, Lin Wen will not allow any bad apples to appear in the team.
At Lin Wen's suggestion, Qin Luoshuang reluctantly took over some of the refugee work, allowing Yang Shaohu to have time to participate. After all, he also worked part-time at the headquarters.
Lin Wen met with He Shangsheng the next day and agreed that the Black Knife Society could join the army, but they had to strictly abide by discipline.
Although He Shangsheng regretted not being able to play as a vanguard, he was very happy to join such an army.
"Head of County Lin."
Since coming to Changshan County, he didn't know how many times his eyes were filled with tears.
"I really regret not meeting you ten years earlier. Back then, I could still wield a broadsword, charging in and out of Daqi Mountain seven times, slaughtering people and leaving rivers of blood. How majestic that was! Until I was shot in the knee..."
Lin Wen touched him.
"Ah, look at my old legs. They used to be able to run fast, but now they're stiff... eh?"
"Why did my legs become so flexible? I can run! I can fly!"
"Hahaha, my leg is actually healed... Hey? Why doesn't my waist hurt anymore?"
"Can I move my hands now? My old shoulder isn't sore anymore? Wasn't my wrist injured? Why is it so flexible?"
"Power, power is coming! Hahaha, I, He Shangsheng, am back!"
"Knife, where's my black knife?"
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[Yangzhi Ganlu] is simply the nemesis of all difficult and complicated diseases, although its effect in instantly recovering from serious injuries is far inferior to [Tianshui Huashangshu], its effect in treating poisoning is far inferior to [Rejuvenation Shu], its effect in treating major diseases is far inferior to [Pharmacist Qubing], and its effect in saving lives is far inferior to [Renshui Huishengshu].
However, it improves the body's natural recovery ability and treats body injuries, perfectly restrains all chronic diseases and geriatric diseases, allows the body's functions to return to youth, and keeps workers away from injuries.
In Lin Wen's eyes, He Shangsheng's aura was pure white and fierce, but was entangled in a strong gray aura. Grief, anger, and regret permeated his aura, making him look decadent and broken.
Lin Wen quickly realized that this man could become a general of Changshan County. He was not afraid of life and death, had a strong hatred for the imperial reactionaries, had noble character, a strong temperament, and was fearless in speaking his mind, which could greatly infect the officers and soldiers.
And when bad tendencies may arise in the army, he is able to resist correction.
So Lin Wen immediately took action to cure him.
As soon as his injury healed, his gloomy mood was reduced by more than half.
Lin Wen appointed him as a general, thus adding a new member to the headquarters.
If he performs well in the future, he can be promoted to the second commander.
He Shangsheng gladly accepted the order and immediately took up his post to participate in military training.
He did not dwell too much on the fact that he suddenly recovered from his injury. He believed that there were always some unknown miracles happening in this world, such as encountering good things, having good luck, coming to a blessed land (Changshan County), or meeting a lucky star (County Mayor Lin).
If you have a goal in life, your health will naturally improve. This is proven.
Although he got much better all of a sudden, people's physical conditions cannot be generalized.
In short, what he must do now is to obey the orders of County Chief Lin, participate in military training, abide by military discipline, lead troops into battle and kill the enemy.
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Lin Wen had been planning to spend a few days like this, building up his army, finding some new generals, copying some books when he had time, giving Yun Qingshui night lessons, and recovering his spirit, when he heard the bad news.
All grain smuggling channels in Changshan County were cut off.
"It was Seokju who did it."
Qin Luoshuang told him.
"Currently, only Shizhou is qualified to export grain. They are threatening all smugglers that if anyone sells grain to Changshan County, they will cut off their food supply."
"The grain smugglers didn't dare to go against Shizhou's words, so they cut off our grain supply."
Qin Luoshuang looked solemn.
"Except for a few channels, I can basically not buy bulk grain commodities now. Maybe I can buy them by paying ten or twenty times the price, but that's only a small amount."
"Now we have no income other than fishing."
Xiao Xiao, who is in charge of all markets and commodity trading in Changshan County, said: "I can ban the sale of all fresh fish and fish products. The previous price difference adjustment was also very useful. At least the food supply of the people in Huaizhen will not be too bad."
Ji Fuxiao, the mayor of Xinzhen, said nervously, "I can ask them to speed up the fishing. They say there are more and more fish in the Tianjiang fishing grounds. If they fish at full capacity, they can catch over 3,000 tons a day."
Lei Tiantong shook her head slightly. "No, it's not enough. We already have a huge food shortage. Fish products only account for 32% of the dry goods. Even if we catch 3,000 tons, only 1,000 tons will actually be counted as food. We only have less than 20,000 tons in stock, which can only last for five days at most."
He paused slightly and said those words.
"We are running out of food."
Everyone in the conference room had a solemn expression and remained silent.
This was the result of Changshan County being attacked by multiple parties. Due to the advice of the Council, the Empire banned Changshan County's public purchasing channels.
It was the Council of Advocates again that attacked the grain that Qin Luoshuang had purchased from channels outside the empire, resulting in the confiscation of the 12,000 tons of grain that had been purchased with great difficulty.
Shizhou completed the final blow and completely banned all grain smuggling channels in Changshan County.
At present, not counting other things, the more than 8 million refugees alone consume about 4,000 tons of food a day.
Shangxi Town has mobilized a total of more than 400,000 farmers, who are working hard to reclaim wasteland and sow seeds. The last round of harvest has ended, and the next round of harvest will be in two months.
what to do?
This was the question on everyone's mind, and they unconsciously looked at Lin Wen who was sitting next to them.
Lin Wen sighed deeply, but he didn't look worried at all.
"Alas, I wanted to train the troops for a few more days."
He stood up and everyone looked at him.
"Hit Shizhou."
He said briefly, adding one more sentence.
"Use the army."
The egg is cracked, a little shorter...
(End of this chapter)
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