第69章 稳定人心

凉风拂面，三月的风带着许些未完全褪去的寒意，巳时三刻的阳光并不算温煦，但还是有些刺眼，向前走了两步，来到阳光直射不到的地方，已穿好甲衣的徐朗轻咳了数声，方才开口。
“诸位，今日在城中抓捕了两名鲜卑细作，在经过审问后，现已确认北面的鲜卑贼寇又踏入了我上谷郡境内，准备对我上谷郡，尤其是商贾们，发起劫掠。”
As soon as these words were spoken, a sudden commotion arose among the crowd. Expecting such a reaction, Xu Lang did not pay much attention to it and instead, he slightly puffed up his chest and continued speaking even more loudly.
"I know that some of you have already learned this news from the mouths of these two spies. Perhaps some people have already packed their bags and are ready to leave, while others may still be hesitating, worried about another long period of bloodshed."
"But outside the city, there are only three hundred Xianbei cavalry. Now, within this city of Juyang, there are three thousand armored soldiers and sturdy high walls. If the Xianbei attack, it is enough to protect everyone's safety and well-being."
Xu Lang said passionately, his eyes constantly scanning the faces of the crowd.
On one hand, he wanted to see if his words had infected the crowd, and on the other hand, he wanted to search for suspicious faces that might be hidden among the crowd along with his subordinates.
According to Jushou's plan just now, the first step is to search for any other remnants of the Xianbei tribe within the city of Juyang and also to quickly stabilize the merchants within the city, preventing them from falling into the trap and leaving the city, fulfilling the Xianbei people's calculation.
Immediately, Xu Lang thought of the commonly used techniques for speeches, and through this speech, he intended to expose any other undercover Xianbei spies that might be among them.
Under Xu Lang's resounding speech, both the city residents and the people passing by from afar were increasingly attracted and gathered around the high platform where Xu Lang stood as the center.
“北面而来的这帮蛮夷，自建宁元年起，年年犯边，岁岁劫掠，杀我良善子民，夺我储粮冬衣，无岁不被鲜卑寇抄，杀略不可胜数，我大汉苦鲜卑侵扰久矣！”
"Here, is the place where we, the great Chinese people, have lived for generations!"
"As long as the flying generals of Dragon City remain, the Hu invaders shall never pass through the Yin Mountains like the Xiongnu, fearing the might of our Han troops. They dare not attack our Great Han again. This is the aspiration of our border guards, and the aspiration of Xu Lang!"
"We feast on the meat of our powerful enemies, and drink the fresh blood of the Xianbei with laughter. Let the Xianbei bandits see the fear in the hearts of Han warriors, and never dare to challenge our military might again. This is the aspiration of us border guards, and the aspiration of Xu Lang!"
“徐朗不才，自忖无飞将军之功绩，无冠军侯之威名，但我有豁出一切守卫我上谷郡、护我百姓的胆量，就算豁出这条性命，也在所不惜！”
"Last year, the Xianbei bandits sneaked into my Zuyang, set the camp on fire in the middle of the night, besieged the government office, but not a single commoner died in this disaster. I, Xu Lang, achieved it! For months, no sign of the Xianbei bandits was seen in Zuyang city, and I, Xu Lang, also achieved it!"
伴随着徐朗诚恳的话音落下，人群中已有不少人被徐朗诚挚的话语在内心里激起了热血。
尤其是那两句不属于这个年代的七言诗句一出时，不少久苦于鲜卑劫掠的商贾们，都是颇有感触，更别提那些土生土长的上谷郡百姓。
There are more and more merchants and onlookers in this area, perhaps they are not Confucian scholars who have read extensively, nor are they poets and writers who are skilled in literary styles, but many of them have also been influenced by local education and have some understanding of writing.
So when Xu Lang's two lines of poetry emerged, the burning passion contained between the words and lines seemed to gush out, stirring up the deep-seated resentment in their hearts towards the Xianbei people.
But this cannot be a reason for them to stay in the city, not considering themselves and not considering the needs of a large family that they can only support through their own efforts.
Merchants have always pursued profit, and without offering them something substantial, they will not act based solely on words that they hear but see no action behind, as they still consider it an unprofitable move.
Xu Lang also knows this well, so he first looked around and bowed to the people, and then apologized forcefully, saying, "This time the Xianbei raid is my fault!"
“城外的鲜卑游骑，我会亲率虎贲出城讨伐，击退此来犯之敌，为了保卫还在路途的客商不受劫掠，为了还在沮阳城内诸位的安危。”
"I also hope that all of you can trust me, Xu Lang, and trust my soldiers. Stay in this Juyang City peacefully, waiting for my triumphant return, and when I drive away the invading Xianbei bandits in the future, you can leave the city at that time."
聚集于此的不少商贾们也都是见过世面的，可他们再怎么见过世面，都是未曾见过如此当众行礼致歉的太守。
这可是品秩两千石，掌管一郡军政大权的大官，他们之前见过的耍官威的倒是不少，可当众致歉的这还是头一遭见到。
In the distance, Xulang bows and apologizes, dressed in military uniform. Taishi Ci also bows immediately and shouts loudly, taking advantage of the situation, "The three armies outside the city are ready and waiting for orders from the lord to launch an attack and subjugate the enemy!"
太史慈一行礼，周边身着甲衣、手持枪戟的将士们俱是应声跪下，井然有序的动作，令这一片土地发出了齐整而又肃穆的声音。
Sure!" "
徐朗心生豪气，转首下令道：“子龙、翼德听令！”
“在！”两人异口同声。
“你二人各领三百骑，与出城迎击来犯的鲜卑游骑！”
"Yes, sir!"
人群中似乎渐渐有了骚动，徐朗立马趁热打铁，继续说道：“诸位，我身为上谷郡太守，又为破鲜卑中郎将，领此虎贲之士，出城击退来犯之敌乃我分内之事。”
“保住城邑不被攻破，亦是我之职。”
说到这，徐朗又是深吸一口气，提高了音量：“故此番出征，我只率此六百人，其余士卒皆会留于城内拱卫城池，保卫各位的安危。”
"Those who dare to challenge the might of the Han Empire shall be executed even if they are far away!"
This sentence was uttered by the renowned general Chen Tang in an appeal to Emperor Yuan of the Western Han Dynasty. A shout came from the crowd, and many who were already stirred up joined in the yelling.
"Those who dare to challenge the might of the Han Empire shall be executed even if they are far away!"
受到感染的士卒也跟着大吼了起来，一时间被激起情绪的众人气势，直冲天际。
能让这讨厌的鲜卑从此不再出现，这事谁又不想呢？
"Those who dare to defy the power of the mighty... "
From a distance, Lu Zhi watched the waves of uproar with sharp eyes. He stood with hands behind his back, deep in thought, murmuring to himself. Amidst the deafening noise, it was difficult to make out his words or discern anything from his complex expression.
Only those who are a little closer can hear what he is actually repeating from his constantly opening and closing mouth, and what he is repeating are the two lines of poetry spoken by Xu Lang just now.
"But as long as the flying generals are in Longcheng, the Hu horses shall not pass the Yin Mountains."
"With lofty ambitions, I feast on the flesh of the Hu enemies, and laugh as I quench my thirst with the blood of the Xiongnu."
The first sentence was mentioned by him on the way to Laiyuan County, and he also knew it was said by Xu Lang.
当他第一次吟咏时，便被次佳句里的豪气所震撼。
当他今日听到徐朗在这种时刻，又是作出又一豪气中带着血性的佳句，打心底里佩服起了这位曾经是自己属下的青年。
他不断地重复着这两句诗，虽然心里有件事一直膈应着，但这两句诗也不断地在他内心里提醒着他，他举荐徐朗为上谷郡守没有错，他举荐徐朗为上谷郡守没有错......
人群渐渐散去，这个时候的徐朗已经来到了在一旁等候的太史慈和沮授身边，将后续的计划又叮嘱了一番。
此次他出城之后，城里军政之事就基本交给他们二人了。
虽然徐朗是要按之前所说那样，应该将军政之事全都交于沮授决策，但沮授各种推脱，并再三要求一定要再加一人与他一起负责，还推举了太史慈，所以徐朗也是顺从了他的建议。
According to the original plan, after Xu Lang left the city, Ju Shou and Tai Shi Ci would cooperate and temporarily take charge of the affairs in the city. Before the crisis is resolved, they will strictly investigate personnel entering and leaving to prevent anyone from spreading the news to the Xianbei scouts.
徐朗刚才的那一番话是为了稳定人心，让商贾们自愿待在城里，话确实好听，但实际效用有多少都还是未知数，可这并不意味着他会就此放弃一些手段来控制局面。
为了避免商贾大范围的恐慌性离城，同时又不至于因为不让他们离城而伤了和气，从而产生不可挽回的后果，徐朗也是提前学着后世的经验，制定了限行方案。
It allows merchants and traders to gradually leave the city in small batches under the protection of the guards they provide, and this will only happen after Xu Lang leads the army out of the city, and the specific number and details will be controlled by Ju Shou, and Xu Lang only gave a rough idea.
并且不止沮阳一县，其余各县也会在接下来几日收到指令，也一起执行此命令，同时鼓励城中百姓检举揭发，只要抓捕到鲜卑人奸细，便会有丰厚的奖励。
如此一来，城中的诸多百姓也能被发动起来。
徐朗深知，按照后世的经验，只有把百姓和人民以及所有可以调动的力量都一起发动起来了，所遇之敌才能最快速的被他击垮。
After everything was prepared, Xulang followed the original plan and led the army along the official road towards the junction of Juyang, Juyong, and Jundu Mountain.