ebookland Chapter 289: Rice Distribution
Chapter 289: Rice Distribution
After a while, some civilians finally appeared on the streets of Guangning City.
Looking at the people passing by, Jiang Zuo behaved extremely kindly.
As the people came and went, the Yan army soldiers began to live in harmony with this group of people.
Jiang Zuo walked on the street and personally came to command the soldiers to continue cleaning the streets.
At this time, many civilians were passing by him, but they were all extremely vigilant towards the Yan army soldiers.
An old man was looking behind him and didn't notice Jiang Zuo coming towards him. When he turned around, he accidentally bumped into Jiang Zuo.
"Please spare my life! I didn't mean it."
The old man quickly knelt on the ground, his face full of fear and anxiety.
The people present also began to worry about the old man.
It was obvious that they were very afraid of the Yan army attacking Guangning City.
Moreover, they saw that Jiang Zuo was obviously a general among the Yan army. If he dared to offend the Yan army, he would definitely not have a good ending.
But surprisingly, Jiang Zuo actually leaned over and personally helped the old man up, saying, "No need to kneel. Our Yan army will recapture Guangning City today and will definitely not harm any of the civilians."
Hearing Jiang Zuo's words, the people nearby couldn't help but stop and felt a little surprised.
The old man felt even more relieved. He thanked repeatedly and left immediately.
"The common people of the three states in Hudong are of the same ancestry as us Yan people. How could we possibly harm the common people? Now the enemy of the Yan army is the corrupt Chen court. Our goal is to destroy the Chen court that oppresses the common people and seek benefits for the common people of the world!"
Jiang Zuo spoke loudly to the people nearby.
"Destroy the Chen Dynasty?"
The people watching on the side looked at each other in bewilderment.
As people of Chen, they would never dare to listen to such words of rebellion.
But now, Guangning City has fallen into the hands of Yan State.
In other words, starting from today, the people of Guangning City will temporarily become Yan people.
In fact, the people of Guangning City don’t care about the same origin. What they care more about is whether the people of Yan will oppress them, ordinary people who have no ability to resist.
At least for now it seems that this group of Yan troops still kept their promise and did not do anything to the people.
At this time, Jiang Zuo said again: "In the next few days, in order to celebrate the restoration of Guangcheng, our Yan army will distribute daily necessities to all the people for free."
Hearing Jiang Zuo say this, the onlookers were even more confused and surprised.
Even some people hiding in the house, after hearing these words, couldn't help but open the window and stick their heads out to see what was going on.
"We are actually distributing supplies to the people? How is this possible..."
The people nearby whispered.
"That sounds nice. The people of Yan are the best at lying. Just listen to what they say."
Many people still hold hostility towards the Yan army.
"Is this person the envoy from the State of Yan who came to Guangning City on a diplomatic mission?"
"It seems to be him! Good fellow, it seems that he was the one who cheated our Chen country of a lot of money before!"
Someone has recognized Jiang Zuo.
After all, what Jiang Zuo had done in Guangning City before had caused quite a stir.
"Whose money was cheated? It wasn't our poor money."
Some people don't care much.
"Yes, I remember this man from Yan State also brought a lot of good things to our Guangning City before."
"I just hope what this guy said is true. These days are not peaceful. I just hope I can make it through this year."
For ordinary people like them, their fate is always in the hands of others.
At this time, Jiang Zuo shouted again: "Guangning City has been recaptured by our Yan State. Now you are no longer Chen people, but have returned to the embrace of Yan State. From today on, if anyone dares to bully the people of Guangning City, no matter who they are, they will be punished!"
Now, he wants to win the hearts of the people of Guangning City.
Looking at Jiang Zuo's serious face, many people from Guangning City present were still skeptical.
But the Yan army did not do anything to the people that day.
"Could it be that what the Yan people said is true?"
"Don't believe it, and don't take any advantage from the Yan people. The imperial army will soon recapture Guangning City, and by then we will still be Chen people."
Some people still have some hope for the imperial army.
The city of Guangning has not changed hands for hundreds of years, and today when the State of Yan returns, these people have long considered themselves to be people of the State of Chen, and have no feelings towards the State of Yan at all.
Jiang Zuo slowly left this place and continued to go to crowded places to stabilize the people's hearts in Guangning City.
It was noon.
A group of Yan army soldiers, carrying a lot of supplies, came to the crowded downtown area, shouting loudly.
"Everyone, look over here, our Yan army is going to distribute rice to you!"
"Not only rice, but also some eggs! However, the number of eggs is limited. If you want to receive these supplies, please come and line up."
Jiang Zuo's words were not just talk.
He now has no shortage of supplies, enough to distribute to the people in the city.
Upon hearing this, the people of the nearby Guangning City were immediately surprised and thought it was a trick of the Yan army to lure them.
The people hiding in the dark couldn't help but whisper, "Is the Yan army really going to distribute food?"
"It's impossible. Are these Yan people so good?"
"Be careful, there is poison in this food. Don't be greedy for small profits."
"Oh my god, there are actually eggs. We haven't had an egg in half a year, and the people of Yan are just giving them to us ordinary people for free?"
"Don't even think about it. They are definitely trying to win over the people with this kind of petty profit. As a citizen of Chen, I think we should boycott these people of Yan and not eat a single grain of their rice!"
There are quite a few people who are quite principled and would rather starve to death than eat charity.
But not everyone thought so. Seeing that the Yan army had so much food in their hands, a group of people didn't care whether it was true or not. Anyway, the Yan army had already occupied Guangning City. At least they could have a full meal first and then leave it to fate.
As soon as the Yan army soldier finished speaking, the people watching on the side rushed forward, ready to receive the precious food.
After years of war, the lives of these lower-class people are getting worse day by day. Now that they have free food, of course they are not willing to miss it.
"Everyone, line up."
The soldiers of the Yan army hurriedly maintained order and distributed food to the people one by one.
At this time, the other people who were watching on the sidelines saw that some people had actually received the food, and they hurriedly took their containers and joined the team.
The people who received the food couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect the Yan army to be a righteous army! It seems that the previous rumors were all false."
"I have never seen this army before."
"Who cares? I will be loyal to whoever benefits me. Now it seems that it is no wonder that the imperial army lost..."