Compensate them? How do I give? I also know that land annexation and the gap between rich and poor are unstoppable, but I have to find a way to slow it down! Geng Xiaofan had a different opinion.

"If you can't stop it, you have to block it, you're not stupid! When I say compensation, I mean delay. Didn't you just talk about balance? ”

"I also know that I should entrap them first, but what should I do to entrap them?" Geng Xiaofan's troubles are actually here.

"There are only two ways to entrap them, one is the title, and the other is money." Wang Jingyan smiled.

"Knighthood! I don't have that ability, and I don't do anything to sell officials! Geng Xiaofan categorically denied it.

"Then there's only money left. Since you don't want them to annex land too quickly, use the money. ”

"With money? Don't you know that I'm about to empty the treasury to build this canal? ”

"I didn't let you use the money from the treasury."

"So, what's the money?" Geng Xiaofan didn't understand.

"It's not all about money!" Wang Jingyan pointed casually.

"You mean, open mines, dig coal?" Geng Xiaofan woke up.

"Dahan has always been the salt and iron official camp, but you must have seen the efficiency of the official camp. Haven't you thought about what the result would be if you let those landlords and powerful people participate in the official camp? ”

"You want private capital to invest in state-owned enterprises, haha!" Geng Xiaofan's mouth suddenly opened.

"That's what it means, but it may not be so simple to do, I suggest you start with coal, after all, there are still some risks in challenging the salt and iron official camp." Wang Jingyan added.

Develop "industry" in Dahan, or develop "handicraft workshops"! Isn't this too much of a sense of advancement? Geng Xiaofan was a little excited and wanted to give it a try.

"There are so many capable people under your command, arrange for them to do it, I promise to be the first to support you, and I also want a piece of the pie, hehe!" Wang Jingyan smiled heartily.

After careful consideration, Geng Xiaofan really began to build the "industrial base" of Shanggu.

In accordance with the business philosophy of a modern company, he integrated several types of handicraft workshops in Fuyang to attract private capital and expand the scale. It not only made some landlords taste the sweetness, but also solved the problem of a lot of idle labor.

At the same time, he also introduced policies to encourage animal husbandry and sericulture breeding, and gradually promoted the development and improvement of the "whole industrial chain" in Shanggu.

To stimulate economic development, it is nothing more than the "troika" of domestic demand, investment, and exports.

Domestic demand is not achieved overnight, the people have no money in their hands, and they can't pull it if they want to, Geng Xiaofan appointed a "city official order" to start with the expansion of the county market.

investment, his "finances" are still a little stretched, and he can only repair the canal first, and then think about other things.

Only "exports" are easier to manage, and the "industrial products" such as coal, iron, and glaze, as well as livestock products such as sheep and horses, are selling well.

Although it was a little difficult, the situation opened up step by step.

The construction progress of the white water canal was not as fast as expected, and Geng Xiaofan was a little anxious and personally inspected the construction site.

He found that Minfu's progress was better than that of the Governor's Mansion. The main reason is that there are many mountainous areas in the north and flat land in the south, and the construction conditions of the road sections built by the people are better. Moreover, the treatment of the people is also better than that of the Governor's Mansion. Before Geng Zhen was transferred, he always tried every means to improve the food for the construction soldiers, and as soon as he left, the treatment of the soldiers dropped significantly, and their enthusiasm also declined.

"To be honest, I really don't want to let General Geng go, but I can't stop him from being promoted. Why don't I put it on the last table and you transfer him back? Chen Xun accompanied Geng Xiaofan and made a careful suggestion.

"It's the court's intention to transfer him away, and I can't interfere. Considering the overall situation, he can play a greater role when he goes to the western governor. Didn't you see, it's your soldiers who sweat here? I hope he can get the Western Governor to move as soon as possible, and that will be a great achievement. Geng Xiaofan groaned.

"It's really difficult now, but we can't let the soldiers work hungry. If you think about it, you have to make sure that the soldiers who build the canals are fed. I will see if I can borrow some money and food, and give some subsidies to the soldiers. ”

"Misappropriation? Where do you borrow it? Chen Xun was a little surprised by Geng Xiaofan's thoughts.

"Guangyang, Zhuojun."

"Ahh Before Chen Xun could say anything, the master bookkeeper beside him screamed. "My lord, it's not right! One is that there is no precedent, and the other is that there is ......"

"The second is my face, right?" Geng Xiaofan actually thought about it earlier, if he was financially tight, should he walk around with the surrounding counties and have a relationship.

"Huh! It's hard to say whether you can borrow it, but the official doesn't care about the face. For the sake of the well-being of the people of the upper valley, I can bow my head. Geng Xiaofan cheered himself up.

"My lord, as you said, it's hard to say if you can borrow it, if you can't borrow it, aren't you being laughed at in vain?" The master book persuades.

Geng Xiaofan has nothing to say, what he is most afraid of is that he can't borrow it.

"My lord, your heart for the people makes Chen ashamed! Don't say anything, no matter how hard our eastern lieutenant is, we will resolutely hold on and share your worries! Chen Xun was moved by Geng Xiaofan.

"General Chen, sometimes you can't be rash. It is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, without money and food, and with enthusiasm alone, this canal cannot be repaired. Geng Xiaofan can also understand Chen Xun's mood.

"My lord, in fact, it is better to borrow from the county than from the court." The main book suddenly suggested a sentence next to it.

Ask the "central" to borrow! Geng Xiaofan was overjoyed, "But is it too late?" ”

"The money and grain in the government treasury can still be spent for more than half a year, and it can be paid first. As long as you can borrow it before the end of the year, it's not a big problem. ”

"Good! Ask the court to borrow! Master Zhang, you help me calculate, how much to borrow! ”

"What's wrong with that? Of course, the more the merrier. The master smiled.

"Then there has to be a number!"

"Then please give me a charter, how to subsidize the people and soldiers, and arrange people to calculate the lowly position." The main book seemed to be a little pleased, and Geng Xiaofan couldn't help but be suspicious.

"The cost of this matter is mainly in Frustration, let Frustration Yang Ling calculate!" Geng Xiaofan kept an eye on it, he preferred to believe in Sister Jing Yan.

Wang Jingyan was also a little surprised when she heard that Geng Xiaofan borrowed money and grain, and hesitated for a long time.

"What's wrong? Any questions? Geng Xiaofan was puzzled.

"I'm afraid this matter is simple for you." Wang Jingyan sighed, "This is a big Han, a feudal society, not a socialist society." There has never been a case for the localities to borrow money and grain from the central government. Even if the emperor is gracious, how can you repay your plan this year? I'm afraid your master book has bad intentions! ”

"What's wrong with the plan, it's just a truthful report, I can't ignore the lives of the people for the sake of political achievements." Geng Xiaofan also understood Wang Jingyan's worries.

"The plan decides the promotion rewards and punishments of officials, you stay away from the court, if someone makes a fuss about this, even the emperor can't speak for you, you are too afraid that you won't be able to do it for long! What else do you say to do things for the people? ”