[MTL] I Built a Territory in Ancient Times

Chapter 138

138. Chapter 138 

The convoy is approaching, and Liu Zhifu, General Wei and others have already greeted them.

Ming Yu sorted out his clothes and got out of the car with the help of his entourage. Xie Yixiu followed behind him and walked over together.

When Liu Zhifu and the others saw Ming Yu hurriedly paying homage, Ming Yu lifted them up with a smile, "In these days when this king is away, Liangzhou has worked hard for everyone."

"Where, where. These are what the ministers should be waiting for. "Liu Zhifu responded.

Ming Yu nodded, "Isn't there anything going on in Liangzhou when this king is away? Are all affairs going according to plan? Are there any problems?

" question. Today, the development model of Liangzhou can be said to be unprecedented. Ming Yu planned it step by step, and it was the first time to cross the river by feeling the stones in the final implementation. There will definitely be problems of this and that in the middle, and even if they want to learn from it, they can't find anything to learn from.

Before Ming Yu was in charge of the overall situation in Liangzhou, it was good. If there is a problem, you can come to Ming Yu immediately, so that you can find a solution to the problem at any time.

Later, when he went to the capital, everything was left to them. When he was in the capital, Ming Yu was worried about the situation in Liangzhou, and he just hoped that they could follow the steps without any trouble.

"Back to the prince's words, the general direction is as the prince said, and everything is going smoothly. There are some small problems, and everyone who can solve them has also discussed and solved them. The rest I can't solve, so I can only put it down first. , everything will be decided after the prince returns." Liu Zhifu said.

Liu Zhen has been here for many years, and when Ming Yu first came to Liangcheng to see him, his beard and hair turned white when he was only forty or fifty years old. Years of worry and work made him look like he was twenty years older.

The livelihood of the people in Liangzhou is really hard. As the prefect of a prefecture, he can't improve half of them. He is really ashamed of the people. In the past, he could only write to the court for relief as much as possible, but the relief from the court was always limited. At first, he could count on the court to allocate some money and food, but later even the court was powerless.

Over the years, the imperial court has had internal and external troubles, and it has cost money like flowing water. The treasury was also empty year by year, the emperor took the lead in tightening his clothes and food, and even military expenditures began to be reduced a lot. Where else would anyone think about the life and death of the people of Liangzhou?

Therefore, the people of Liangzhou are getting worse every year, and there are not a few people who freeze to death and starve to death every year. Not to mention that because of the thieves, the Kou family was destroyed by countless people.

This situation made Liu Zhen, a parent and official of the common people, extremely distressed, but he had nothing to think about.

Until he learned that the fourteenth prince was named Duan Wang and the land of Liangzhou, which made him relieved and brought up his heart. Liangzhou was entrusted to the fourteenth prince, and he, the prefect, became a subordinate of Duan Wang. That is to say, the prince is responsible for the big things, and the expenses and taxes of the fief are also handed over to the prince, and then according to the rules, the prince will pay a certain amount of money and goods to the court every year.

The fourteenth prince, a foolish person, Liangzhou could not rely on such a person at all. At the beginning, he only hoped that Duan Wang would not be a demon and raise taxes on the common people. It would be good to keep the status quo.

Because many kings of fiefs, in order to satisfy their lavish lives, finally had to put everything on the heads of the people.

After King Duan came, it was fine. He didn't get involved too much in the affairs of the state government, nor did he mention any new decrees, and he never even asked about the affairs of the state government. Just outside the city, a plot of land was drawn for his guard camp.

Since Duan Wang was sensible and did not point fingers, he did not increase the tax burden on the people of Liangzhou at all. Liu Zhen was naturally happy in his heart. He was really afraid that a layman like Duan Wang would mess up Liangzhou's affairs. The life of the people in Liangzhou was already difficult. If the people above were messing around, there would be no way to survive.

But I don't know when, the life of the people near Liangcheng changed. Perhaps it was King Duan's guard camp that swept away the bandits in Liangzhou. Perhaps it was King Duan's caravan who returned from business and brought back a lot of rare seeds, or perhaps it was King Duan's craftsman who visited and created many magical items. Everything is so fresh and strange.

In short, the current Liangzhou seems to be quietly changing, this is not a bad thing, everything is changing for the better. But for some reason, he felt a little uneasy in his heart.

For example, the rare seeds that Wangye brought back from the Western Regions, what is called watermelon, were bred from Wangye's mansion and distributed to designated villagers for planting.

He was shocked when he heard the news on the first day of the first day of the first year. What did Duan Wang want to do? If the people do not grow food, what will they eat in the coming year? Isn't this bullshit? Before he could go to persuade Duan Wang, he heard that Duan Wang had given these people subsidies.

That is to say, as long as the farmers who planted watermelon, they would compensate the grain and silver money according to the grain production in one season, and there would be no loss for the farmers at all.

Liu Zhen was relieved, although he knew in his heart that this was inappropriate, he did not persuade him. First, the watermelon planting area is not large, but only a few villages. Second, Duan Wang's move is not wrong, and at least he did not cause any loss to the farmers.

However, he felt that if he saw Duan Wang, he should still mention this matter. This kind of thing can be indispensable. Farmers can still rely on crops as the main crops, and when food is grown in the fields, people will not panic.

However, when he mentioned this matter, Duan Wang did not take it seriously, and only smiled to appease him: He will vigorously develop watermelons, the land in Liangzhou is barren, and the harvest of grain is not satisfactory at all. It is better to develop characteristic agricultural products and sell them to benefit the people.

He had never heard of such a word. He had also tasted this watermelon when it was cultivated in Duanwangfu. It was very sweet and delicious. But this can't be eaten as a meal, can it?

Is it just that Duanwang is sure that the watermelon can be sold? In a poor place like Liangzhou, who can't even get enough to eat, who would buy watermelon to eat? It can only be said that Duan Wang really did not understand the suffering of the people. What is the difference between what he said and why not eat minced meat?

He was still waiting to persuade him, but Ming Yu was firm and only let him not worry about this matter, he had his own measure. There is no way, the lord has decided, anyway, Duan Wang subsidized the money and grain from his own pocket, and the people were willing to plant, so he didn't say anything more.

For another example, Duanwang's craftsmanship produced strange things, and he didn't know what they were used for. But King Duan built large and small workshops outside the city, specifically for making these things in large quantities.

Since the number is large, more manpower is needed to work, so each workshop is vigorously recruiting manpower, and the conditions given are also very good. Not only can I have enough to eat every day, but I can get a lot of money and grain for a month of work, which is much more cost-effective than farming. Many people bring money and food home, which can help a lot, and the life of the family is much better.

Small and large villages around Liangcheng got the news, so many villagers and people came over, and after robbing their heads, they wanted to enter the workshop to work.

The surrounding area of ​​Liangcheng is lively and prosperous, which is also a good thing. But Liu Zhen was also worried. People all went to the workshop to work. What about the land at home?

The things produced by those workshops don't know what they are used for, but I heard from King Duan that they can be sold. However, in this area of ​​Liangzhou, there are few caravans, so where can they be sold?

For another example, the Xiqi Corridor in Duanwang's plan said that the Xiqi Corridor would be assigned to Liangzhou and become Dayan's territory. It is also necessary to build the Xiqi Corridor into a Silk Road leading to the Western Regions.

He also clearly understood the blueprint for the future planned by Duanwang. The rise of Xiqi Corridor is to open up the foundation for Dayan for all generations, and it is a great process that can benefit the children and grandchildren endlessly. It is a great process that can be recorded in history. But he also knows that this is a very difficult task. From his point of view, there are not many generations of people.

    efforts are unlikely to succeed. Where is Duan Wang who can do what he wants?

It is said that King Duan entered the capital this time to discuss the Xiqi Corridor with the imperial court, and he did not know how the matter was going. If the court resolution is not passed, it is also expected, this matter is like a fantasy, and the court's finances are not rich, how could King Duan be allowed to make trouble?

Liu Zhen was mixed, and now Duan Wang is back. It seems that there is a backbone, and now Liangcheng is like this, and it has nothing to do with Ming Yu, and only Ming Yu can solve it.

"My lord, I wonder if the matter of the lord is going well?" Liu Zhen asked. In fact, what he wants to say is that it doesn't matter if the Xiqi Corridor fails.

Ming Yu shook his head and nodded again, "It's a long story, I'll talk about it later." He was in a good mood, and he couldn't explain many things for a while, and he had to sort out everything. to make a decision.

Liu Zhen shook his head and nodded, and he didn't know whether it was successful or not, so he could only endure it after hearing Ming Yu's words. General Wei

was already impatient at this time. He pulled Liu Zhen away and took two steps forward and asked, "My lord, is the news true? The court has really promised to recruit new recruits at will?"

Military generals, of course, are concerned about increasing troops to fight. Before Ming Yu asked someone to bring a letter, he said the court's decision on recruiting reforms. However, this was a major event, and without the imperial edict, he couldn't believe it was true. So when I saw Ming Yu, I naturally asked about this big event.

Ming Yu smiled and nodded, "Of course it's true, this king even brought back the imperial edict, how could it be false, but it is impossible to recruit new recruits at will, but there is a basic amount. This is a new establishment , directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial military department."

General Wei stroked his beard and laughed, "Okay, that's great! Sure enough, the lord has a way. As long as this system works well, it will send a steady stream of new recruits. Don't worry about our lack of people."

Liu Zhen glared at him and said with a sneer: "Yes, there are more new soldiers, but the military expenditure is also a lot? How many months have you been in arrears in your army's military salaries?

" He couldn't laugh, and said indignantly: "This general has already asked the court to distribute money, grain and army salaries. It's just that these old foxes who don't work in the court know how to fight inside and don't care about the life and death of the frontier army at all. It's just outrageous. " Okay, don't blame the ministers in the court, the court is also difficult, which one doesn't want to

spend money?"

"Hmph!

The two were about to quarrel again, and Ming Yu smoothed out, "Okay, there is no need for the two of you to argue. Regarding the military pay, this king has also mentioned it to the father, and it will be issued as soon as possible."

General Wei was satisfied . Now, he glanced at Liu Zhen triumphantly. Liu Zhen shook his head and ignored him.

Mo Jiang just now had to step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, everything is prepared according to your instructions."

Ming Yu patted his shoulder and smiled: "Thank you for your hard work."

A burning gaze fell In Ming Yu's hands, Ming Yu realized something. When he turned his head, he saw Xie Yixiu's solemn face, and staring at the hand that fell on Mo Jiang's shoulder.

Ming Yu was stunned for a moment, then retracted his hand embarrassedly, and then said to Mo Jiang, "You will have to trouble Commander Mo for a lot of things in the future."

"It is your subordinate's duty to serve His Highness. No matter what Your Highness tells you, your subordinate will definitely go all out. ." Mo Jiang swore to assure that he did not like His Highness to treat him so politely.

"Okay! In the future, there will be more than five hundred guards under the command of Mo. The newly recruited army will be handed over to you. Do you have the confidence to bring an iron army for this king?" Ming Yu restrained his smile and said solemnly.