Chapter 1018.
After capturing West Sea County, Wang Chen stopped expanding externally, as if he was satisfied with occupying two counties.
He began to invest his strength and resources in operating Xihai County.
West Sea County is the largest county in Da Liang, with a vast area and abundant products, the population is several times that of Hanhai County, and the natural environment is much more favorable than the latter, with fertile land abounding with abundant water and grass.
Only limited to the size of the population and the vision of the decision makers, the potential of this county has not been truly developed.
Now, Wang Duan regarded Xihai County as the foundation of his hegemony!
Since Great Yan suffered a major setback in front of Hanhai Pass, there is no possibility of invading the world’s most powerful pass, so Wang Duan has deployed 30,000 Hanhai troops into the West Sea.
Princess Qing Yun’s traveling car also followed back to the West China Sea County.
As for the newly formed Divine Mechanism Battalion, Wang Dust only left three thousand people in Hanhai City to assist the Hanhai Army in guarding the pass.
At the same time, there are also fifty cannons left behind.
As for Shangguan Wuji, Wang Duan asked him to temporarily stay at Hanhai Pass to prevent a sudden fire in the backyard.
As for Wang Dust himself, he was preparing to make a big splash in Xihai County.
What Wang Dust did not expect was a sudden visit from an old friend, disrupting his plans.
“Master Wang, it’s been a long time.”
This deceased person was none other than the Rainflower Sword Ceremony’s true disciple and the sword-wielder who walked outside – Qin Qingxuan!
Within the county mansion, this stunning beauty was smiling, just as she was when they first met.
It was just that after less than a year, things were already different in this world.
Wang Chen sighed in his heart, “Miss Qin, how have you been?”
In this world, he had made very few friends, and Qin Qingxuan was considered one.
“Huh?”
Wang Chen suddenly felt that something wasn’t right, and his gaze turned to the woman following Qin Qingxuan.
The other party had an unfamiliar face and was dressed as a maid, and at first, he didn’t care, thinking that she was Qin Qingxuan’s sidekick.
However, this maid cast an incomparably excited gaze at Wang Chen.
It was also a gaze that he was familiar with beyond measure!
“Shiyun!”
What kind of person was Wang Dust, his mind was suddenly struck with sensation and he immediately gained insight into the other party’s identity.
“My lord!”
Apparently after the disguise, Shiyun was already in tears and immediately jumped into Wang Chuan’s arms, her body trembling.
Wang Chen embraced this beautiful person, his heart rejoicing with joy.
After capturing Hanhai City, Wang Chuan selected a team of elites from the Feilinwei and sent them to Daye to look for Shiyun.
But so far, there had been no sign of her.
It did not occur to him that she had been brought to West Sea County City by Qin Qingxuan today!
With emotion in his heart, Wang Chen heartily said to Qin Qingxuan, “Miss Qin, thank you!”
Qin Qingxuan smiled and said, “It’s just a matter of lifting a finger, there’s no need for Tai Fu Wang to be polite.”
She said it lightly, but in reality, it was by great luck that Shiyun was able to be rescued.
When King Jing rebelled, the imperial capital was in chaos, and Wang Duan’s residence was threatened at one point, but fortunately it was all safe and sound.
But after King Jing ascended to the throne, not only did the situation not get better, but it became even more dangerous.
Because someone has set his sights on Wang’s house.
At this time, Wang dust home only a few ordinary servants, defense ability is very weak, in the past there are blood clothes guards cover do not have to worry about, but nowadays the blood clothes guards have no time to take care of themselves, and how can take care of Shiyun.
Fortunately, before the worst happened, Qin Qingxuan appeared at Wang Duan’s house.
She discussed the matter with Shiyun, then dismissed all the household servants and maids, and then took Shiyun to the border counties to look for Wang Duan.
The journey of several thousand miles had encountered many dangers.
Fortunately, Qin Qingxuan’s strength was strong enough to protect Xiyun.
After listening to Shiyun’s account, Wang Chen said to Qin Qingxuan without thinking, “Miss Qin, I’ll remember this favor, if there’s anything you need my help with in the future, you can just ask!”
Qin Qingxuan pursed her lips and smiled, “Master Wang is too kind.”
After a pause, she continued, “I’ve come to the Western Sea this time, and aside from sending off Sister Shiyun, there’s also a very important matter that I need Tai Fu’s help with.”
Wang Chen nodded, “Please speak.”
Since he had admitted to this favor, he would definitely be true to his word.
However, what Qin Qingxuan said was something that greatly exceeded Wang Chen’s expectations.
It turned out that after Emperor Yuan Jing signed a pact with Da Qi, he ceded three counties in the north, not only abandoning a large part of the territory, but also the people who had been living there for generations.
Those rich and powerful families were informed early, prepared in advance, some chose to defect to Daqi, some move their families to the south, in short, although the loss is large, but still able to retain the vitality.
But the common people are miserable.
Countless people in the three counties were unwilling to be ruled by Daqi and abandoned their homes and lands to flee southward.
The total population of the three northern counties is as high as tens of millions, even if one third of the people choose to flee, it will cause a great impact on Da Liang.
Currently there were millions of stragglers heading south, and the situation was terrifying.
Originally, Emperor Yuan Jing ordered the closing of the passes to keep these people out of the city and leave them to fend for themselves.
As a result, the generals guarding the passes could not bear to open the gates and let the migrants enter the passes, which led to the neighboring counties being overwhelmed and having to send troops to drive these migrants to continue their southward journey.
After listening to Qin Qingxuan’s narration, Wang Chen pondered for a moment and asked, “Then what do you wish me to do?”
“The people are suffering from the rise and fall.”
Qin Qingxuan sighed softly and said, “I hope you can convince Her Highness Qing Yun to take in a group of stragglers to settle down in the West Sea.”
Take in stragglers?
Wang Chen’s heart stirred.
For the current West Sea County, a large number of stragglers was tantamount to a double-edged sword.
From a positive perspective, the influx of stragglers could greatly increase the population size of West Sea County, providing more soldiers for the New Hanhai Army.
West Sea County has a vast land area, and there is a lot of land available for farming and grazing, so even a few million stragglers can be accommodated.
The problem was that to absorb these stragglers, what was needed was a massive amount of supplies.
Grain, cloth, salt, shelter ……
Thinking about it makes one’s scalp numb, where does Xihai County currently have such a large amount of supplies to squander!
Most importantly, with the current situation within Da Liang, it was difficult to even think of external purchases.
“I know it’s not easy ……”
Qin Qingxuan said apologetically, “It’s also a great trouble, but I’m willing to mobilize all of Rainflower Sword Ceremony’s connections and strength to help these stragglers settle down in Xihai County.”
“Pouring all of Rainflower Sword Ceremony, willingly!”
She said it sincerely, making Wang Duan quite moved.
Wang Dust thought for a moment and said, “This matter has a great deal at stake, I need to discuss it with His Highness and General Shangguan before making a decision, please ask for Miss Qin’s understanding.”
“Of course.”
Qin Qingxuan said readily, “I would very much like to meet with His Highness, I wonder if it would be convenient for Tai Fu to introduce me?”
“No problem.”
Wang Chen said decisively, “I’ll take you to meet His Highness now.”
Originally, Shiyun returned to herself peacefully, it was worth celebrating, but in front of the major events of the family and the country, the love of children could only be put aside first.