Chapter 1081 The Current Situation of Changliu County
Located on the plain, Changliu County, as a hub for merchants and trade between the two counties, has always been very prosperous.
In order to provide a safe environment for merchants from afar to rest and trade, Zhao Guangrong, the county magistrate of Changliu County, invests a large amount of spiritual stones in the defense of the county every year.
From winning over the Ministry of War, sending disciples from the major sects in Nanzhou to Changliu County for a long time, recruiting casual practitioners to train and practice with these major sects.
From strengthening the county walls and funding escort agencies to enhance the combat effectiveness of mortals.
Although Changliu County is still very far away from Qinglin County, it is known as the safest county in the eastern part of Qinglin County. This is inseparable from Zhao Guangrong's operation among various forces.
However, now the county magistrate of Changliu County, who is just over fifty and has a head full of white hair, is in the county government, leading a group of county officials to discuss various matters in a panic.
"Sir, in addition to the villagers in our county, refugees from Yitai County and Linchuan County have also arrived outside the county, nearly 10,000 people, far exceeding our expectations!"
"They have eaten all the food. When I went out of the city for inspection this morning, I found that some people had started to eat tree bark. Sir, if the food is not distributed today, I am afraid that there will be a riot tonight!"
"Alchemists and doctors are also seriously short of manpower. All the alchemists and doctors in the city are too busy!"
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With the influx of refugees from surrounding counties and villages into Changliu County, a series of troubles have been brought about. Even Zhao Guangrong, who has been in the officialdom for most of his life, feels that he is willing but unable to do anything at this time.
There are too many refugees who have fled to Changliu County after being attacked by evil cultivators.
It is as if the entire Qinglin County was attacked by evil cultivators overnight, and the three small sects around Changliu County have all fallen.
If a monk who called himself the Spark Column had not come to his door last night and told him in advance that refugees were about to arrive, the situation in Changliu County would be even more chaotic now.
"If you ask me, County Master, we should not be responsible for those refugees from other counties. The county magistrate of the county to which their villages belong should..."
In the busy county hall, a representative of the gentry saw Zhao Guangrong anxiously reviewing and passing down instructions, and said with some reluctance.
"These refugees fled to Changliu County because they believed in us. If we ignore them, wouldn't we be completely conscienceless?"
But before the gentry finished speaking, he attracted countless contemptuous looks from the surrounding people.
Zhao Guangrong, who was sitting in the hall, was writing with a brush in his hand, interrupting without raising his head and saying:
"Don't mention this matter again. I have decided to live and die with the people of Changliu County.
"I can only ask you to tell the gentry to open the warehouses and release grain. After this disaster, I will increase the grain price by 20% to compensate you. "
Hearing what Zhao Guangrong said, the squire blushed and waved his hands:
"County Master, you know that's not what I meant... Never mind, just follow the usual grain price. I'll contact the major families to release grain for disaster relief."
Unlike other counties, thanks to the long-term protection of the Changliu County government and army, the squires in the villages of Changliu County have great respect for the county master.
Even if this is the best time to raise the price, the representatives of these gentry are embarrassed to bring up such a thing.
"County Master, the monks of the Spark Column who visited last night want to see you."
After the squire representative left, a mortal soldier in armor came from outside the county government office and reported to Zhao Guangrong.
"What? Invite them in quickly! "
Hearing the identity of the visitor, Zhao Guangrong quickly put down his brush and stood up expectantly.
If those monks who called themselves the Spark Column had not told him last night that a large number of refugees would soon arrive in Changliu County and that the evil cultivators were coming aggressively.
I am afraid that they would have to deal with more troubles today.
Soon, two men and one woman in the Condensation Realm, wearing simple cloth shirts, came to the lobby of the county government office under the leadership of the soldiers.
"Everyone, the situation has changed, and we can only make a long talk short."
The three of them had serious expressions on their faces. After bowing to Zhao Guangrong and dozens of officials, the leading female monk said bluntly:
"According to the latest intelligence from our comrades, the power held by the evil cultivators is definitely not something that Changliu County can resist.
"We can't stay here, we must unite and do our best to build a spiritual carrier to transfer the victims to the county city of Yunze County."
Hearing what the female monk said, Zhao Guangrong frowned.
A county official in charge of supplies stood up from the wooden table and said angrily:
"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you know how many people there are in Changliu County now?!
"Including the refugees who came today, the number of mortals has exceeded 30,000! Where can we build so many spiritual transport tools?"
The Inspector of the Military Department, who had been standing next to Zhao Guangrong, coughed lightly and said to the three Spark Column monks with an embarrassed look:
"You three fellow Taoists may not know that Yunze County is the largest county in Nanzhou. The terrain is humid and low-lying. The endless wetlands and miasma kill a large number of mortals who stray into it every year, and there are even more poisonous beasts and dangerous places.
"Even cultivators like me dare not guarantee that we can stay safe in the wilderness of Yunze County. How easy is it to transfer more than 30,000 mortals to the county town of Yunze County?"
Although Zhao Guangrong did not speak, the hesitation on his face also showed his inner thoughts.
Even in the entire Natlan, the western swamp of Yunze County is considered to be one of the most dangerous places.
In this uninhabited man-eating swamp, there are not only many great demons known for their fierce poison, but there are also rumors that the Suzaku lineage of the great demon clan lives in the deepest part of the swamp.
Even the county seat of Yunze City and the two major sects of Molten Fire Sect and Ten Thousand Poison Sect are located in the east of Yunze County.
One can imagine how difficult it is to lead 30,000 mortals through this vast swamp of thousands of miles intact.
This is simply unprecedented in Natland and is comparable to fantasy!
"But if you choose to stay in Changliu County, everyone will become a blood-eater of evil cultivators."
The female monk of the Spark Column was obviously not completely ignorant of the dangers in Yunze County, but she still said resolutely:
"You guys have no idea what kind of power those evil cultivators have now. It's simply not something we can resist..."
"It's a joke, Changliu County now has eight alchemy masters including the Great Perfection Elder of the Yin Sect. It is simply a wishful thinking for evil cultivators to invade Changliu County!"
The white-haired old man in the Danjie Realm, who had been silent all this time, the Changliu County Commander-in-Chief, finally couldn't stand listening anymore, and shouted with dissatisfaction in his tone:
"You and others from the Spark Column are wanted by the imperial court. If it weren't for the fact that what you and others do is really for the people, I would have put you in jail long ago!"
The pressure of the core formation emanating from the commander-in-chief caused all the three Qi Condensation cultivators from the Spark Column to change their expressions and had to take a few steps back.
But just when the commander-in-chief of the Jiedan Realm was about to use coercion to force the three of them out of the county government office, another soldier ran in from outside the county government office lobby.
"My lords! Luo Wenggang, an inner disciple of the Molten Fire Sect, has returned with everyone. She said she has something important to report to your lords!"
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