Chapter 377 Come True
The next morning, Shengze and Lingyun came to Shen's house for breakfast on their own initiative.
"Are you reporting back to the army today?" Wu asked casually.
Sheng Ze said, "Yes, Mr. Zheng from Chenzhou is here, and there should be some adjustments on the general's side."
This seemingly ordinary sentence actually hides Shengze's selfish motives.
Mrs. Wu wasn't some clueless woman in the backyard. Upon hearing this, she paused and forced a smile. "Really? Then don't come back too late tonight. I'll have the fourth son put a torch at your door."
Except for Wu, Shen Xiao, and the stunned Shen Qingqian, no one at the table could understand the question behind the conversation between the two.
Shen Qingqian knew who the Mr. Zheng that Sheng Ze was talking about was. It was Zheng Shicheng, the prefect of Chenzhou, a person that even Grand Tutor Shen had praised.
But he was clearly stationed in Chenzhou, but now he has come to northern Hubei. The deep meaning behind this is terrifying when you think about it carefully.
After Sheng Ze and the others left, Wu called Shen Qingqian into the house to talk alone.
"Sister Qian, did you hear what Cheng San said just now? Zheng Shicheng has come to northern Hubei, and the situation may have become..." Wu was panicking, her eyes full of anxiety.
Shen Qingqian naturally knew what she was worried about. Although she had also guessed last night, she still said words of comfort, "Don't worry, Auntie. There is no news yet. Let's just live our own lives first. If there are really so many people in Huanxiyuan, it's not just our family. We can discuss it together when the time comes."
The Hubei Northern Army has been fighting with the tribes outside the Great Wall almost every day recently, but because the battlefield is dozens of miles away from Linshuigou, they don’t feel anything here.
But if Zheng Shicheng came, it meant that Chenzhou would also fall into the hands of King Zhao, and northern Hubei would become the fat meat that both sides were fighting for.
The geographical location of northern Hubei is actually very special. It is separated from Chenzhou by the Lanjiang River. However, there is a ferry and a dock at the narrowest part of the Lanjiang River, so it is not difficult for the army to cross the river.
In addition, northern Hubei is far away from the ethnic groups outside the Great Wall. If Chenzhou was still there, it would be a position that the Jin Dynasty could attack or defend.
But now Chenzhou has become the territory of the rebel King Zhao. Not to mention anything else, the logistical supply of the Hubei North Army has become a problem.
On the other hand, if northern Hubei fell into the hands of the tribes outside the Great Wall, they would have the confidence to challenge the Jin Dynasty by being able to attack or defend.
Regardless of the reasons, Liang Chengdu would never hand over northern Hubei to others. So, given the huge loss of troops, replenishment of troops would be imminent.
The refugees are just one of the groups, and the majority of the population actually comes from ordinary people in northern Hubei.
Shen Qingqian came out from Wu's place and couldn't help sighing.
What is going on? We finally settled down and were just about to work hard to lead everyone to a well-off life, but now the war has come again.
Her previous plan of growing vegetables had to be adjusted again.
In this situation, even if Li Hezhi's restaurant was willing to accept their dishes, they couldn't handle the large quantity. In addition, the war would affect business transactions. With all this going on, sales could not be guaranteed.
I can only sell the crops I have planted first.
Shen Qingqian calmed herself down and went to teach the children.
On the other side, Liang Cheng and Zheng Shicheng had finalized the conscription order.
"Throughout northern Hubei, all men aged fifteen and over, and those under forty-five, will be recruited into the reserve camp. Coach Deng and his men will intensify their training. They need to be ready to go into battle at any time."
Zheng Shicheng spoke very calmly.
Liang Cheng didn't say anything. This was the result of their discussion last night.
Ling Yun couldn't help but ask, "Are fugitives also included in the conscription?"
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