"How many refugees are there?" Li Yan asked in a low voice.

"There are about 20,000 to 30,000 people." Ling Susu said.

Li Yan couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and 20,000 to 30,000 people rushed in at once, which means that there will be more people behind. Refugees kept coming in from afar, and Luoshan County's granary was exhausted, so everyone could only eat dirt.

"Why are there so many?" The door behind opened with a creaking sound, and the Hongniang had already woken up.

Li Yan was shocked: "Madam, you should go back and have a good rest, why did you get up?"

The Hongniang did not answer, but said to her subordinate Ling Susu: "Twenty or thirty thousand refugees came in at once, where did these refugees come from?"

Ling Susu was extremely respectful to Hong Niangzi and bowed to her and said, "I went to ask, and said I came from Xinyang Prefecture and Guangzhou."

Ling Susu and Li Yan looked at each other, and Li Yan asked again: "There are no refugees in Xinyang Prefecture and Guangzhou?"

Ling Susu shook her head: "The refugees coming from there said that the gates of Xinyang Prefecture are closed and only allowed to go out and not enter. No one is allowed to enter the city. As for Guangzhou, it is even more excessive. The magistrate of Guangzhou Prefecture ordered officers and soldiers to arrange archers on the city wall, and all people who dare to approach the city wall will be shot and killed."

This is too much. Refugees are gathering, and all prefectures and counties will accept some refugees into the city to alleviate the pressure on refugees. However, in Xinyang Prefecture and Guangzhou, a single refugee is also prohibited from entering the city.

This means that a large number of refugees have nowhere to go and can only go to the nearby Luoshan County. A small county in Luoshan County has long been crowded. Not to mention that there is no food to provide relief to these victims, even resettlement is a problem.

All schools, temples, ancestral halls, and all places that can be vacant are used to resettle refugees. Even the county yamen is filled with a large number of refugees.

It’s a sin. The people in the Little Ice River period were really miserable. Countless victims left their families and businesses just to survive. However, the seas were vast and famine was everywhere. Although the etiquette and music were broken in the late Ming Dynasty, and the government was extremely corrupt, the national strength was still very strong after all.

However, the rampant period of the Little Ice River completely destroyed this once prosperous dynasty. This Han Dynasty ruled by Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, by the end of Chongzhen, was a waste of life.

The extremely tired face of the Hongniang was filled with despair and helplessness. Originally, Luoshan County had almost lost food because of the refugees. In addition, Li Zicheng, Li Zicheng was said to be carrying a large army of 300,000 to 400,000 troops.

Once the city was broken, Li Zicheng opened a breakthrough in Henan. At this time, Sun Chuanting's army had no time to take care of it. Sun Chuanting's army suppressed the bandits in Shaanxi. Under the natural disasters in Henan, its troops were already empty.

Li Yan remained silent. As a military advisor of Zhiduoxing, he was helpless in the face of such a situation.

Ling Susu was anxious: "Young Master Li, you have always been smart. Is there any other good way to do it? There are so many refugees rushing into the city today, and there are probably more next."

The Hongniang sighed: "My husband, if not, let's organize these refugees as well. Let them go to the city to garrison and fight with Li Zicheng."

This is a good idea. Li Zicheng, who is in Huguang, has only won hundreds of thousands of refugees. Luoshan County has the most shortage of refugees now. If not, we will reorganize the refugees in Luoshan County. At worst, both sides will fight to the death.

Unexpectedly, the proposal of Hong Niangzi was immediately rejected by Li Yan: "No, we have no food, so why should we organize these refugees?"

That's right, no food, whoever is willing to fight with you. These refugees are just for the sake of making a living. For them, there is no difference between the Hongniang and Li Zicheng. Whoever gives them food, they will do it with them.

The reason why Li Zicheng was able to incite the army of 300,000 to 400,000 is mainly because he was able to bring food to the refugees. Li Zicheng's slogan was also very simple. If you want to eat, you can compete with me.

Grab money, grain and territory. As long as you have the ability, you will be yours. Grab the food, you will be able to survive. So, Li Zicheng raised his arms and shouted, and responded to it.

Hong Niangzi and Li Yan have used all the food in the city to help the victims. Even the Guan Cang can't hold on for a day, so there is no excess food in it, and they are encouraged to go to the city to garrison.

After hearing what Li Yan said, Hong Madam's body shook, Ling Susu was shocked and hurried over to support her: "Hong Madam, are you okay?"

The Hong Madam shook her head, and a look of pain appeared on her face. Li Yan had already gone over to support her and comforted her: "You are weak, so let's take a good care of it. You have a good rest, I'll go to the city to take a look."

In fact, due to long-term malnutrition, Li Yan's body has become swollen. He is actually not better than Hong Niangzi.

"Mr.." Hongniang called him.

Li Yan turned his head in shock and stared at her in a daze. The Hong Madam frowned and shook her head gently: "Forget it, you should stay here to talk to me. Don't worry about the affairs in the city."

With so many refugees pouring in at once, Luoshan County is already overwhelmed. As for the new refugees, they are indeed unable to be resettled. Whether to go or not is actually irrelevant.

The two of them probably don’t have much time left, and when Li Zicheng comes in, they will not be spared. Especially Hong Niangzi and Li Yan, Li Zicheng is regarded as a great hatred for their lives.

It’s better to leave the rest of the days for the two of you to spend alone. Looking at the haggard face of the red lady, Li Yan felt sorry for her.

Ling Susu also understood the thoughts of the couple, so she said, "I'll go and see, Mr. Li, please stay with Hongniang."

"Stop," suddenly Li Yan also called Ling Susu. He pondered for a moment, then seemed to have made a great decision, and then said: "Actually, there is no way. We, we may have other ways to live."

As military counselors and staff, Li Yan and Song Xiance can be said to be extremely intelligent. At this moment, Luoshan County has reached this point and is hard to cook without rice. But at this time, Li Yan can still think of a solution.

This shocked Hong Niangzi and Ling Susu, and they couldn't help but feel a little surprised. However, Hong Niangzi's expression dimmed again: "Mr., we have no food. There is no food or salary, so there is no other way to live."

Without food, even if you are a god, you can't do anything. Even if Zhu Cilang is here, you will be helpless. Wait for Li Zicheng? I'm afraid that Li Zicheng is poorer than you, so Li Zicheng came to Henan just to rob.

Unexpectedly, Li Yan shook his head: "We can give up Luoshan County and withdraw from here. In this way, we can still have a way out."
Chapter completed!