Chapter 385 Liu Xie goes to the countryside, private visit in Weibo
Although the order to send troops to conquer Ma Chao has been issued, it will probably take about a month to complete all the mobilization and reorganization.
This speed is not slow. After all, sending troops is not a casual matter, and it will be more beneficial for the Han Army to wait until the weather turns colder to send troops after Winter.
During this period, in addition to handling government affairs in the palace every day, Liu Xie will also take time to inspect villages and towns around Ye City and conduct private visits incognito.
The main purpose of doing this is to inspect the implementation of the decree.
The long-term war has put a heavy burden on the people, so since Zhuge Liang took charge of managing people's livelihood, he has adopted various policies to cultivate his health.
Liu Xie also supports Zhuge Liang's approach. After all, war hurts the people the most, and self-cultivation is essential.
Every time Liu Xie travels for inspections, he only takes Zhao Yun and a few guards with him, and never makes a big fanfare. But this time he came to a village at the foot of a mountain dozens of miles away from Ye City.
It's almost evening now, and most of the houses in the village are filled with smoke rising into the air.
The entire village is divided into two by a ribbon-like river, with Waterwheel spinning leisurely on the river, irrigating the fields.
With the village as the center, the fields spread out, and thousands of hectares of fertile fields can be seen, reflecting golden light in the sun.
An old man wearing a raincoat, a scalper walking on a small road, a kid running around in an old linen garment with a runny nose, and a Guizhou farmer wearing a linen shirt and trousers, wearing a hat and straw sandals and carrying a hoe...
A peaceful and tranquil scene.
Liu Xie asked Carriage to stop outside the village, and then walked towards the village with Zhao Yun while looking at the specific situation around the village.
Occasionally passing villagers noticed this noble-looking young man with a gentle smile, and cast curious glances.
Liu Xie As we walked along, we couldn't help but sigh slightly.
Zhao Yun suddenly sighed when he saw Son of Heaven, and asked with a little doubt, "Sir, what's wrong with you?"
Outside, he always calls Liu Xie son, instead of Your Majesty, so as not to expose his identity.
Liu Xie shook his head and said, "Zilong Haven't you noticed? Most of the people I met along the way were women or old people, and not many young people were seen."
Zhao Yun looked slightly stunned after hearing this.
He naturally understood why he couldn't see Qingzhuang.
Because of successive wars, many young people in Han State joined the army, and some even died on Battlefield.
This also shows the current situation of Great Han. It obviously needs a long time to cultivate and recuperate, but it has to continue to wage war.
"Young master, there is no need to worry about it. Only by unifying Great Han can the common people live a peaceful life."
"I believe that after the world is unified, as long as I, Great Han, take a good rest for a few decades, I will definitely be able to pick myself up again and return to the prosperous times of Emperor Xiaowen and Emperor Xiaojing."
Zhao Yun spoke firmly and authentically. He always believed that Son of Heaven could lead Great Han to prosperity and create a prosperous age..
Liu Xie didn't say anything, but continued walking towards the village, intending to have a deeper understanding of the villagers' living conditions.
At this moment, he suddenly saw a bunch of bundled branches walking past him, which made him startled.
How can branches walk?
Liu Xie After taking a closer look, I realized that it was not the branches that were walking, but a little girl of eight or nine years old who was struggling to move forward carrying the pile of branches.
Because the branch she was carrying was too high, even her small body was covered, so Liu Xie saw it wrong.
"Little sister, wait a minute."
Liu Xie couldn't help shouting when he saw this, and took two steps forward to stop the little girl.
The little girl stopped when she heard someone calling her.
Then she looked up and saw the gentle and handsome face of Liu Xie, and couldn't help but be slightly startled.
But when she saw Liu Xie her clean and tidy Brocade Robe, she couldn't help but subconsciously take a step back, her eyes timidly said, "Sir... what can I do for you?"
Although she doesn't know who Liu Xie is.
But Liu Xie's clothes were much more elegant than the official she saw on the road last time, and he was so good-looking, so he must be Noble Lady from the city.
So she felt very nervous.
Liu Xie knew that he had scared the little girl in front of him, so he quietly gestured to Zhao Yun to keep him away. Then he smiled gently at the little girl and said, "Don't be afraid, little sister, where is your home? I'll take you back."
"Here, let me help you carry this firewood."
As he spoke, he reached out and took the firewood from her body.
Liu Xie's affinity is still very strong, and the little girl lowered her guard against him, but when she heard that Liu Xie wanted to help her carry firewood, she stepped back and shook her head.
"No, no need, I can just carry it myself."
"Sir, the clothes you are wearing are so beautiful. They must be very expensive. The firewood will scratch your clothes."
After she nervously refused, she moved on.
Liu Xie had no choice but to follow her all the way, while quietly reaching out to help her carry firewood to relieve the pressure.
Zhao Yun followed far behind.
Liu Xie was walking with the little girl on the field ridge, chatting with her and asking some simple questions.
"How old are you this year, little sister?"
"Seven years old."
"Only seven years old? Why did you go out to collect firewood alone? Where are the adults in your family?"
Liu Xie was surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect that the little girl in front of him was only seven years old, and she would go to the mountains to collect firewood at such a young age.
The little girl replied in a low voice, "My grandma is sick. Her legs and feet are bad and she can't walk."
"What about your parents?"
Liu Xie sighed in his heart and then asked.
The little girl's eyes dimmed suddenly, and she pursed her lips and said, "My father died in Battlefield, and my mother-in-law also died of illness last year."
"My grandma and I are the only two people left at home."
Liu Xie was silent after hearing this. After a while, he asked again, "In which battle did your father die?"
"Call Rebel, receive Bing Province!"
The little girl's eyes suddenly lit up, she spoke proudly with her chest raised, and her voice was also full of pride.
"Your father is a great hero."
Liu Xie A trace of softness flashed deep in his eyes.
He touched the little girl's head and asked, "Where do you live and what is your name?"
I don't know why, but the little girl felt very fond of this strange young man who suddenly appeared.
So when faced with Liu Xie's question, she squinted and replied with a smile, "It's just down the slope ahead! What's your name, sir?"
Liu Xie heard this and smiled softly, "Of course you have to tell my brother your name first, and then he can tell you. He also has a child at home."
"My name is Zhaodi. Daddy named me this because he always wanted to give me another brother."
"Zhaodi..."
"What about you, big brother? What's your name?"
"My elder brother's surname is Liu, and his name is Bohe."
"Liu Bohe? Master, your name is really nice, but why do you have the same surname as the current emperor?"
"It happens."
"Young Master, you are so good-looking."
"You look good too."
Two figures, one large and one small, were walking on the field ridge talking and laughing, their backs stretched extremely long by the setting sun.
Liu Xie followed Zhaodi all the way back home.
Zhaodi's home is very simple, just a thatched house made of mud. One look at it shows that he is very poor.
Liu Xie frowned deeply when he saw this scene.
Zhaodi's father was killed in the war by Soldiers. According to the pension standard, he can receive a lot of pension, and he can also receive some supplies from the government every month, which is definitely enough for the life of the grandparents.
But Zhaodi's family is so poor that it doesn't look like they have successfully received the pension.
"Could it be that the pension has been withheld?"
Liu Xie couldn't help but think that at the moment he could only think of this possibility, and he was extremely disgusted with things like withholding pensions from Soldiers who died in battle.
Although he didn't show anything on the surface at this time, he had already made up his mind to go back and conduct a thorough investigation.
"Who is outside..."
Perhaps hearing the sound, a gray-haired old woman walked out shakily on crutches.
After seeing this old woman, Zhaodi put down the firewood and threw herself into her arms, shouting sweetly, "Grandma!"
"Hey!"
The old woman hugged Zhaodi and smiled kindly, then raised her head to look at Liu Xie who was dressed in extraordinary clothes, and said slightly uneasily, "Master, you are..."
"Grandma, this young man sent me back."
"Young Master is from the city."
Zhaodi raised his head and said to the old woman.
The old woman relaxed slightly after hearing this, touched Zhaodi's head and said, "It seems that my Zhaodi has met Noble Lady."
Zhaodi chuckled and rubbed the old woman's palm.
"Auntie, I came to the village from Ye City to verify the implementation of the Military Family's pension. I heard from Zhaodi that your son died for Battlefield, so I came here specially to have a look."
"Please forgive me if I have disturbed you."
Liu Xie said after bowing to the old woman, his attitude was sincere and there was no discomfort at all.
When the old woman heard that it was an official from the city, she quickly said, "Noble Lady If you are there, please come to the house and invite him."