Three Kingdoms: Many children, many blessings, create eternal destiny!

Chapter 165

No one can stop the settlers from escaping.

Not even death can stop them.

This is a yearning for a better life.

No difficulties or obstacles can stop the settlers from escaping from hell.

The martial spirit prevailed in the Han Dynasty.

Even the settlers were quite skilled.

Some even had family-inherited skills.

The various garrisons in Yanzhou were in complete chaos. It was common to see garrison officials hanged at the gates of the garrisons.

The entire garrison was deserted.

The bloody massacres and bloody suppressions that took place in various places could not stop the settlers from fleeing.

Moreover, whether the settlers escaped or were killed, the blow to the entire Yanzhou was the same. There will definitely be a shortage of food and fodder next year….

Yanzhou, Juancheng

“”Crackle!”

The brushes, pen holders, inkstones, and bamboo slips on the table were all swept to the ground.

“”Bang!”

Cao Cao slammed the table, his face was ashen, and he was filled with incomparable anger.

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He suddenly shouted:”Gu Chang’an and Zhang Liao are both shameless people!”

“You actually used the immigration policy to disturb the people’s hearts!”

Xun Yu, Chen Gong and Cheng Yu stood aside, their faces were not good.

Now is the most dangerous time for Yanzhou.

I didn’t expect Gu Changan, even if he stopped on the battlefield.

He came up with this immigration policy and this conspiracy. The immigration policy was like a sharp dagger stabbed into Cao Cao’s soft spot.

They now deeply understand the helplessness of those clans in Nanyang County.

When this knife cut them, they found it was so painful.

Now the issue of the escape of the settlers must be resolved as soon as possible.

Otherwise, the entire Yanzhou will definitely be short of food and grass next year.

At that time, I am afraid it will fall without a fight.

Moreover, in Cao Cao’s army, there are a lot of auxiliary soldiers and combat soldiers, which are drawn from these farming points.

The escape of the settlers will definitely make the entire Cao army uneasy.

“You rascal bullied me!”

Cao Cao’s fist slammed heavily on the table, making the cups and glasses on the table rustle.

“”What do you think we should do now?”

He suddenly turned his gaze to the counselors around him.

His voice revealed strong anger and dissatisfaction.

Xun Yu pondered for a moment.

With a calm look on his elegant face, he slowly said:”My lord, this matter should not be rushed!”

“The settlers fled mostly due to difficult living conditions. If we continue to impose harsh measures, it will only increase their panic and may even lead to greater unrest!”

“They work hard every day but don’t get the rewards they deserve!”

“Moreover, we often conscript them to perform corvée labor and draw auxiliary troops and combat soldiers to fight in wars!”

“They live in fear, and in this situation, they will naturally want to escape!”

“In the past, even without the immigration policy, there were still riots among the settlers, not to mention that now we have Gu Changan’s immigration policy!”

Xun Yu stopped talking here.

His subtext was very simple, that is, the living environment of the garrison must be changed.

Otherwise, the escape of the settlers cannot be completely stopped.

Chen Gong also nodded and said

“My lord, what Wen Ruo said is correct. The people in the settlements are suffering. If we are not careful, the situation will get out of control!”

“We should sympathize with the people in the settlements and give them a way out, which may help stabilize the situation!”

“With the current settlement policy, we are indeed being too harsh on the settlers!”

“Not only do they have to undertake heavy labor, but they also have to bear the pressure brought by the war!”

“If we don’t change this situation, the phenomenon of the residents fleeing will only get worse!”

Cheng Yu’s words were more direct:”Yes, my lord!”

“We should now appease the people instead of punishing them severely and treating them harshly!”

“Only by treating the settlers well can we stop the signs of them fleeing this time!”

Cao Cao took a deep breath, his chest heaving, his inner anger and reason fighting each other.

He now wanted to use more severe means to deal with these rebellious settlers.

But he knew very well in his heart that what the three counselors said was not unreasonable.

If they continue to be treated harshly, the trend of the settlers fleeing will continue to expand.

This is not the time for him to act on impulse.

However, if money and food are not taken from the settlers, then Cao Cao’s finances in Yanzhou will be on the verge of bankruptcy.

If the settlers are not treated harshly, where will the food and grass for the war come from, and where will the rewards for the war come from?

These are all problems Cao Cao needs to face.

Cao Cao frowned and fell into deep thought.

Xun Yu saw Cao Cao’s hesitation and advised:”My lord, I know what you are worried about!”

“However, we have no other choice at this point. Zhang Liao’s immigration policy is a very powerful measure!”

“We can only change ourselves so that these settlers will not take risks because of the harshness!”

Chen Gong also echoed:”Wen Ruo is right. My lord, we should take a long-term view.”

“Treating the inhabitants well can help us stabilize the rear!”

Cheng Yu also nodded in agreement:”Yes, lord. We must make changes and can’t go on like this.”

Cao Cao listened to the three people’s words, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.

He took a deep breath and said slowly:”Okay, I agree with you. From now on, we must treat the inhabitants well and no longer treat them harshly.”

“Pass down the order that if any land official is killed, no innocent person should be implicated, no matter who the murderer is.”

“For the settlers who did not flee, as long as they are willing to work with peace of mind, taxes and corvee labor will be reduced, and a livelihood will be provided.”

Seeing Cao Cao made up his mind.

Xun Yu, Chen Gong and Cheng Yu all breathed a sigh of relief, with relieved smiles on their faces.

They knew that it was not easy for Cao Cao to make such a decision.

However, as long as Cao Cao can make up his mind, they can overcome the current difficulties.

Although the real challenge is still in the future.

But the brief calm will be more conducive for them to face Zhang Liao’s army.

In fact, deep in the hearts of Xun Yu, Chen Gong and Cheng Yu.

They know that if they can’t get through Zhang Liao.

Where is there any future?

As Cao Cao’s new policy of farming spread in Yanzhou.

The wave of the settlers fleeing finally gradually subsided.

After all, the risk of escape is too great.

They may die on the way for various reasons.

If they can barely fill their stomachs at the farming site and no longer bear endless corvee labor, the settlers can also endure the life of farming……. ps:▄█ˉ█●Please, it’s on the shelves, please subscribe, flowers, evaluation votes, rewards, comments!.