Chapter 887 The Rain in Luoyang

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The heavy rain washed Luoyang all over. The dust on the roof, the soil on the streets, and the garbage in the ditches were all washed away by the fierce rain. Luoyang felt comfortable after the rain. After changing its owner, Luoyang seemed to prove itself everywhere and wanted to change its appearance.

Someone has carefully calculated that it has been at least five months in Luoyang and the surrounding areas, and it has not rained anymore. Originally, it should have rained frequently in summer, and the year is very clear in Luoyang. However, in recent years, the climate has abnormal and the rain in summer has caused great difficulties to agricultural production.

Because of the low rain, it has caused continuous droughts in Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi and other places. Continuous droughts have led to a large number of crops that have failed to harvest, and eventually caused a large number of refugees. In the past two or three years, the refugee waves in the three provinces have been one after another. The wars in the Central Plains have basically been caused by the refugee waves.

In fact, when the Hu Ben Army first entered Luoyang, there were also a large number of refugees. Before that, due to the strict ban from Luoyang government, all refugees from other places were blocked outside Luoyang City and were not allowed to enter the city. After the Hu Ben Army broke through the city, the relevant ban was lifted. Refugees around Luoyang, and even refugees from nearby provinces could enter Luoyang City with utmost importance to receive food and other daily necessities.

As a result, Luoyang's population has soared. Originally, Luoyang had a population of only more than 500,000, which is already a large town. After a large number of refugees increased, the population of Luoyang City had exceeded 700,000. Moreover, this number has a tendency to continue to increase.

I heard that there was a maximum grain distribution in Luoyang City. People from nearby Yiyang, Yanshi, Mengjin, Xin'an, Mianchi and other places all ran towards Luoyang one after another. Even people from Ruzhou and other places rushed towards Luoyang one after another.

For this reason, Li Yan, who was given a heavy responsibility by Zhang Zhun, had to consider more ways to settle these refugees, transform them into local residents in Luoyang, and organize them to carry out agricultural production to create productivity for the Hu Ben Army as soon as possible. According to Zhang Zhun's intention, when implementing the All-field Order, all of these people were included.

After intense and hard work day and night, the specific regulations on the equal-field order were finally improved. Then, a vigorous land division movement was launched. Under the leadership of Li Yan, the people who could not wait to finally get their own fields.

In the dense raindrops, the farmers who had just been assigned to the fields began to go down the fields and serve their own land. Looking at the signs with their names written on the fields, every farmer who went down the fields felt that he was full of energy. Working for himself and working for others, the feeling was different, and his motivation was completely different.

As soon as the Hu Ben Army arrived, it implemented the long-awaited Juntian Order. After just gaining its own land, God cooperated and was so beautiful that it started to rain heavily. This made people think that the Hu Ben Army was really blessed. Zhang Zhun was the one who was favored by God. Otherwise, how could it be so smooth? It was a good weather!

Even Li Yan and Wang Shide couldn't help looking at each other, feeling quite strange. This sudden heavy rain did make the two of them feel a strange feeling. Could it be that God really took care of the governor like this? Just after the fields were divided here, it rained there? Such a good thing is indeed confusing!

Many white-haired old men came to the front of Fuwang Mansion in the rain, praying endlessly. I don’t know whether they were thanking God for their care or thanking Zhang Zhun for bringing them good luck. In short, when they saw their tears in their eyes, everyone felt very relieved. Perhaps, from now on, their hard days will come to an end.

Even Zhang Zhun was a little surprised. It seemed that this rain was indeed too timely and too clever, quite like the legendary auspicious. To be honest, Zhang Zhun is definitely an atheist, and he believed that it must be a coincidence. What does it have to do with him when it rains all the time?

However, he believes it is a coincidence, but others are unwilling to believe it is not? People's wishes are always beautiful, and they hope that this coincidence is the embodiment of their beautiful wishes. They want to thank Zhang Zhun, thank him for bringing them good wishes and the opportunity to realize their good wishes.

In fact, the benefits brought by heavy rain are not just these. Another benefit brought by downpour is that the water level of the Yellow River rises, the water level is greatly increased, and the speed of ships traveling is greatly accelerated. The ships responsible for transporting materials will soon arrive at the Mengjin Ferry. The soldiers of the Hu Ben Army will pack and take away all the seized wealth.

After loading all the gold, silver and jewelry, Zhang Zhun felt much more relaxed. Without these concerns, his life in Luoyang became even more free and comfortable. At this time, even if the entire official army was dispatched and came to attack Luoyang desperately, he could deal with it leisurely.

Standing in front of the dripping eaves and watching the strings of water droplets falling from the eaves, Zhang Zhun slowly stretched out his hand to let the water droplets fall on his arm. The winter rain hit the human body with a hint of chill, which immediately made people feel energetic.

The air after the rain was particularly fresh. After taking a deep breath, I felt that my heart and lungs had been completely cleaned, feeling relaxed and comfortable. Zhang Zhun took many deep breaths in succession and washed all his heart and lungs.

"Sir, the merchants are all here."

At this time, Wang Shide quietly came in to report with an oil-paper umbrella.

"good!"

Zhang Zhun nodded.

He held up an oil-paper umbrella and surrounded by the guards, he came to Hongyun Tower.

Hongyun Tower is the largest inn in Luoyang City. Businesses traveling from south to north know the name of this inn. At this moment, the Luoyang Merchant Federation is holding a meeting here to discuss future development plans. Luoyang's top merchants have gathered here.

When the Huben Army occupied Luoyang, all the gates of Luoyang City were open, and people could enter and exit quickly, and merchants could of course go back and forth. Therefore, there were many business trips participating in the conference this time. There were three or four hundred local merchants in Luoyang, plus merchants from other places. It was precisely because there were too many people that Hongyun Tower was chosen as the meeting place.

Zhang Zhun's arrival made these businesses very excited. At this time, it was raining heavily outside, and the world was covered with white space. The governor personally took an umbrella and came to Hongyun Tower to attend their meeting. He didn't say anything. This sincerity alone was enough to show the importance of the Hu Ben Army to commercial trade.

Pursuing interests is certainly the nature of merchants. Sometimes, for the sake of interests, many merchants do forget morality and righteousness. However, it must be admitted that most merchants still pay attention to integrity and morality. They are also moved and value human nature.

In this situation, Zhang Zhun was happy to attend the meeting, which really touched them. This made them feel that Zhang Zhun was indeed a ruler worthy of support. Supporting Zhang Zhun in doing things should be a good choice. Compared with Fu Wang and others, they of course would rather choose Zhang Zhun and the Hu Ben Army.

"I know, everyone is worried that the Hu Ben Army will withdraw soon! I here promise that the Hu Ben Army will definitely not withdraw! Even if the imperial court dispatches millions of troops to attack Luoyang, the Hu Ben Army will never withdraw!"

After Zhang Zhun arrived at the venue, he spoke straight to the point and loudly.

"Crack!"

After taking the peace of mind, the merchants immediately applauded desperately.

They were indeed worried that the Hu Ben Army came to Luoyang and just took advantage of the wealth of the Fu Prince's Mansion, and then got out immediately. If this is the case, the arrival of the Hu Ben Army would not have any benefits for them and other businesses. Zhang Zhun stole more than 90% of the wealth in Luoyang at once. What benefits could they have?

Moreover, once the imperial army regained control of Luoyang, they would definitely have to sit on wax again. They knew the methods of the government army best. The methods of making money by the government army were much more powerful than those of the Hu Ben army. After the government army came, they would be charged with collusion with the thief. If they wanted to clear this crime, they could only pay. Only by taking out their last son could they remove the crime.

Expecting such consequences, of course, no merchant would like to see the Hu Ben Army grab a handful and leave. However, the Hu Ben Army did not have much force in Luoyang, and it was separated from Shandong by Kaifeng City. It was surrounded by the territory of the official army. If it weren't for the Yellow River connection, it could almost be said to be lonely overseas. Obviously, this situation would be unfavorable to the Hu Ben Army. Therefore, the possibility of the Hu Ben Army withdrawing from Luoyang is still very high.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhun solemnly announced that the Hu Ben Army would not withdraw from Luoyang, so they were a little relieved. Since the Hu Ben Army would not withdraw from Luoyang, the official army would definitely not be able to enter the city, and the consequences of being bullied by the official army would no longer exist. As long as they follow the Hu Ben Army loyally in the future, they believe that there will be good days.

In fact, most Luoyang merchants were welcomed by the business policies of the Hu Ben Army. In the past, Luoyang merchants were basically under the control of the Fu Wang Mansion, and they had to obey everything from the Fu Wang Mansion. Most of the profits they earned had to be paid to the Fu Wang Mansion. In fact, there was not much money that they had to be paid into the Fu Wang Mansion.

Now, they are completely separated from the cage of Fuwang Mansion, of course they are welcome. Although the Hu Ben Army needs to collect a 15% commercial tax, which seems to be quite high, it is much lower than the taps of Fuwang Mansion in the past. This 15% commercial tax already includes all the fees. After paying this fee, there is no need to pay any other money. This is definitely what merchants are most willing to see. In the past, there were too many places where money was not clear, and all the fees were definitely more than 15%.

Just now, even the boss of the brothel smiled and looked at Zhang Zhun's young cheeks and threw his eyes over. The ban of the Hu Ben Army did not include banning brothels, but only strengthened supervision and did not allow for forced prostitution. In other words, their brothel business could still be continued.

Generally speaking, the merchants in Luoyang are basically acceptable to the laws issued by the Hu Ben Army. As long as the Hu Ben Army does not withdraw from Luoyang, their business can proceed normally. Especially after the news of being the king and establishing the capital came out, the merchants in Luoyang became even more excited. If Zhang Zhun really became the king in Luoyang, they would be the people under the feet of the emperor in the future.

"Everyone here, do you have any relatives and friends in Kaifeng City?"

After solemnly declaring that the Hu Ben Army would not withdraw from Luoyang, Zhang Zhun suddenly asked.

"Relatives and friends?"

"Kaifeng City?"

The merchants in Luoyang looked at each other, all of whom were confused.

At this time, Zhang Zhun mentioned Kaifeng City, what does it mean?

"The Hu Ben Army will launch an attack from the Yellow River to Kaifeng City in a short period of time. In order to avoid accidental injuries, please inform your relatives and friends and retreat as soon as possible!"

Zhang Zhun said lightly.

"Attack Kaifeng?"

All the merchants look at me, and I look at you, with a look of surprise.

The Hu Ben Army is about to attack and open the seal again? I have just conquered Luoyang, and the hands have not been completely processed, the Hu Ben Army is about to attack and open the seal? This Zhang Zhun is really a greedy guy. Before the fat piece of Luoyang has been eaten, the chopsticks have reached on Kaifeng. Could it be that the Hu Ben Army really wants to quickly control the entire Henan area?

In fact, the Hu Ben Army did not have a plan to attack and open the seal. At this time, the Hu Ben Army could not free up enough troops, but Zhang Zhun didn't mind, scaring the defenders of Kaifeng City. He believed that if the soldiers were not tired of cheating and scaring the other party, they might have achieved unexpected results. Maybe they could seize Kaifeng without bloodshed.

The Hu Ben Army only took two hours to attack Luoyang. I believe it won’t take long to attack and open the seal. This is quite deadly for the defenders of Kaifeng City. After the Hu Ben Army conquered Luoyang, the defenders of Kaifeng City would definitely not be able to calm down.

Kaifeng is really too close to Shandong. Infantrymen starting from Cao County can reach Kaifeng City in a few days. Just imagine, under such circumstances, how can the defenders of Kaifeng City be calm? The combat effectiveness of the defenders of Kaifeng City cannot be several times stronger than that of the defenders of Luoyang, right?

After the Hu Ben Army captured Luoyang, both the Hu Ben Army and the Official Army must plan and continue to compete for the Henan region. For the Hu Ben Army, it is necessary to seize Kaifeng and Zhengzhou and open up land passages between Shandong and Luoyang. For the official army, it is also very important to recover Luoyang and prevent the Hu Ben Army from gaining a foothold in Henan. Whoever can realize his plan first will be the real master of Henan.
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