Zhu Houxi was very surprised, and even couldn't believe it. How big is the capital? There are millions of households, 100,000 displaced people, and so many businessmen and ordinary people from outside, and the population is too large to be calculated.

Every winter, when a snow falls, a large number of homeless people will freeze to death, especially some little beggars, who can barely survive the first winter.

The lowly and helpless people are really like stray cats and dogs, they say they are dead, they die quietly, and they die without any trace.

Once Zhang Xuan raised this issue, Wang Yue advocated raising money to repair the outer city and settle the people, and the Empress Dowager Jiang took out all the savings of the Xingwang Mansion and raised funds from the merchants...... Despite doing so much, Zhu Houxi didn't believe that he could completely solve the problem, his calculation was very clear, he did this in the first place, just to slap Yang Tinghe's face, slap those old ministers, and let them see what the world is like under his rule.

The core essence of the struggle between the two sides is to first say that the other party can't do it, as for whether they can do it, wait until they have the power, and they don't need to pay taxes anyway if they brag.

But Zhu Houxi never expected that this thing would really be done.

"Xiao Fugui, you, you didn't lie to me, did you?"

Wang Yue said: "It's hard to say that there won't be a single omission, but during this time, the whole capital has concentrated all its efforts to register all the displaced people, find them jobs, settle down for relief, rebuild houses, and solve the accommodation problem...... We have also provided convenience for some people who are willing to return to their hometowns to work in agriculture, and all in all, the situation has indeed changed a lot now. When Wang Yue said this, his face was full of smiles, the so-called serving as an official will benefit one party.

Being able to make achievements recognized by the world is indeed more satisfying and proud than any vulgar glory and wealth.

Zhu Houyu listened to Wang Yue's words, very curious, he was not satisfied with a rough introduction, Zhu Houyu wanted to listen to more detailed content, the more carefully the better, after all, there were more than 100,000 people, and there were constant immigrants, how did Wang Yue do it, it was really curious.

And if this method can be replicated and promoted, does it mean that there are no more displaced people in the Ming Dynasty? What an achievement!

They sat on the Taishi chair in the carriage and began to communicate patiently, to be precise, it was Wang Yue who told the story, and Zhu Houxi listened patiently...... Wang Yue's initial approach to the outer city was to recruit workers and use them to build roads and houses.

In the process, the displaced people have honed their skills and gained the ability to work.

Then the court granted them a house at a lower price, and in the process, they could take the form of installment payment, as long as they repaid it monthly, they could get a home of their own...... Who doesn't want to have a place to live, and this is the capital, at the feet of the Son of Heaven!

How many people have come here, preferring to sleep under the bridge and break the temple, for the sake of that glimmer of life?

Now the opportunity is in front of us, the court has not deceived the big guys, and even the house prices are quite favorable...... If you don't work hard, future generations will complain, and you missed the God-given opportunity to get the best school district!

With the success of the city outside Zhengyangmen, Wang Yue can implement his plan on a larger scale.

As a result, more than 100,000 people have joined the ranks of building and developing the city, including more than 50,000 displaced people, almost half of which have been solved.

But more exciting is still to come, that is, after the large-scale mining of Xishan Coal Mine, it has almost become a black hole to absorb labor.

The most direct ones are the coal miners, who are the youngest and strongest young men.

Not only the homeless, but also many honest and diligent peasant children joined in after experiencing the Qingzhang.

Their demand is very simple, that is, to earn a sum of money, subsidize the family, take it back to build a house, and marry a daughter-in-law...... For this, they are willing to endure any hardship!

When the labor force gathers, job opportunities are like balloons, rapidly expanding. Not to mention anything else, just washing the clothes of these miners has absorbed thousands of people, and among the displaced people, the old, weak, women and children, all have a livelihood.

Pulp washing, sewing ...... Dry it during the day and dry it at night, so that the fingers peel off and the eyes are red...... Despite the exhaustion, no one complained.

Mining coal requires more tools, so metallurgy developed, Wang Yue also made briquettes, briquettes, honeycomb coal, these industries also developed.

There are more and more material personnel, and the demand for transportation has also risen.

Wang Yue is very sober, he doesn't have the ability to make a steam locomotive all at once, and it is even more unrealistic to build a railway. But it did not prevent him from building railroad tracks and horse-drawn carts on them.

Before Wang Yue went to Jizhen, these things had already been laid out, and Zhu Zhishan was in full charge, leveling the roads, laying the rails, and then making carriages suitable for running on the rails......

The transportation of coal and honeycomb coal from the mining area of Xishan to the capital is basically downhill, so the use of railroad tracks has increased the volume of vehicles by five times, doubled the speed, and greatly reduced the amount of labor.

On some sections, you don't even need to be towed by a pack horse.

The biggest function of the pack horse is to pull the empty cart back when it returns.

Of course, at this time, passengers and miners can also be allowed to ride without fatigue.

The most immediate consequence of the establishment of this system of railcars was the rapid decline in the price of coal, and the use of honeycomb coal, which was even cheaper than wood.

The entire capital, with more than a million people, is rapidly gaining popularity and is unstoppable. If nothing else, take the palace as an example, except for a few nobles, with expensive charcoal, most of them use anthracite and honeycomb coal.

Coal was popularized, and Wang Yue also took the opportunity to make a new stove and a new stove...... For poor households, honeycomb coal is provided free of charge.

There were about 3,000 households, each of which received 500 pieces of honeycomb coal.

Wang Yue told Zhu Houxi that no one froze to death, and this was the reason.

In addition, Wang Yue also provided free honeycomb coal to the school, and children who read can have a heating stove.

These things are quite trivial, and they are not worth mentioning compared to the great victory of Dushan Fort.

But for Wang Yue, it is just as proud and proud.

As the capital of the empire, the first good place at the feet of the Son of Heaven, if you can't even solve the basic food and clothing, it will be too embarrassing for the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, at present, the capital has initially formed coal, steel, metallurgy, military industry, and transportation ...... These core pillar industries, including construction and furniture, have absorbed more than half a million workers, including both men and women. Judging from the current situation, the capital is orderly and efficient, and it can definitely be regarded as an example for all cities in the Ming Dynasty. ”

When Wang Yue said this, he was both relaxed and proud.

Zhu Houxi listened carefully, he was silent for a long time, and sighed with emotion, Xiaofugui has to plan so many things, and he has to fight with the whole army, but he doesn't even relax the government affairs of the county order, and he does it so well.

"I know, I know...... No wonder you don't have the heart to marry a daughter-in-law, you're all busy for me! ”

His Majesty the Emperor was moved with emotion, and almost didn't let Wang Yue spray, this is not the point of the matter, is it okay for people to still be children?

"Your Majesty, in fact, the minister only put forward a plan, and what really implemented it is to wish the Senate." Wang Yue led the topic to Zhu Zhishan, "Your Majesty, they have done more than that. ”

"Oh?"

Zhu Houxi was shocked, this has been done very well, can it be better?

Zhu Chupang came over, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers and others also promoted the cleaning campaign in Wanping, cleaned up the waste and dirt accumulated in the city, and planted trees and flowers in the clean places...... In addition, more than 200 wells have been drilled to solve the problem of drinking water for the people. By the way, the ministers also adhered to the meaning of the county and advocated drinking boiling hot water instead of raw water. ”

Zhu Houxi nodded frequently, "It's all about the lives of the people, you have a heart." ”

Zhu Zhishan said: "Thanks to God's grace, I just did my best." In fact, the ministers are all literati, and in the final analysis, they still value education...... Since the rectification of finance and taxation, Wanping County has accumulated savings, and the ministers are in charge, taking out the money and running more than 20 Mongolian schools. ”

Zhu Houxi agreed, "Yes, at the feet of the Son of Heaven, there should be the sound of reading everywhere." ”

Speaking of which, Zhu Houxi suddenly found that Zhu Zhishan's expression was gloomy, and it was difficult to hide a faint sadness.

"What the hell is going on? Could it be that there is something that is not going to be desired? ”

Zhu Zhishan hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Tang Yin is in charge of the school, when he was last year, he went to several villages to persuade the village elders to agree to run the school. As a result, on the way back, he was pushed down and broke his knee, and his condition was already quite serious. ”

What the?

Zhu Houxi was shocked, Tang Yin was the champion he hand-picked, and in this big ceremony, Tang Yin also made a lot of contributions. Zhu Houxi still remembers that in Zuoshunmen, it was these new science and technology scholars who stepped forward and helped him defeat those old ministers.

Afterwards, Tang Yin has been helping to settle the displaced people...... With his status as the champion, the meritorious man of the council and the world-famous talent can be promoted to a higher position, but he refuses them all.

After settling the displaced people, Tang Yin focused on Xingxue again, and was also injured and seriously ill...... Zhu Houxi's heart was suddenly caught.

It turns out that in the Ming Dynasty, there are such loyal and honest courtiers, in comparison, he, the son of heaven, seems to be a little ashamed!

"I'm going to see Tang Yin, go now!" Zhu Houxi said anxiously.