I Told You to Put on a Civilized Act

At the end of the day, those fleeing south were merely trying to scrape out a living, while Wu Gongling welcomed all comers.

For a time, all kinds of resources from the Song Kingdom gathered in the south. Food became the highest priority—eating was always the last bottom line for human beings.

Although Wu Gongling had seized quite a lot of grain from Luo Zhao, many of those who came to join him had also donated large amounts of food to preserve their families and their lives. Those who donated money or grain were granted official posts of varying rank according to the amount they gave. But no matter how much grain he had, it was limited; he could not feed so many people who had come to him.

What could be done? For Wu Gongling, it was simple! The people had already been lured over anyway.

In his words, "I've already provided you with a safe environment. You can now put your minds at ease and think of ways to survive. Whether you go hunting in the mountains or eat grass and tree bark, figure it out yourselves."

Was there any other way to fill their bellies? Yes! Those of suitable age could join the army. Join up, and there would be food to eat!

Those with daughters at home could consider marrying them to the soldiers under his command. His soldiers could be allotted grain to support their families! Marry one of his soldiers, and naturally there would be food to eat.

Before the question of survival, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame vanished without a trace!

For a time, the rebel army that had risen in rebellion in Cang Prefecture and fought its way here became hot property. Who knew how many families voluntarily delivered their daughters to