Chapter 242 Youzhou Affairs
Gao Shun released a high-ranking cavalry as an escort on the way, and arrived in Zhuo County, Zhuo County, on November 20.
For Gao Shun's arrival, Chu Yan, the governor of Fuhe County, was very happy.
However, Gao Shun specifically requested that his itinerary be kept secret as much as possible, and he was unwilling to let the outside world know about his special relationship with Zhuo County.
In addition to explaining normal affairs, Gao Shun specially consulted Chu Yan about his sister's marriage to Ge Hu.
What Gao Shun didn't expect was that Chu Yan rejected him, and Chu Yan had a target candidate, and begged Gao Shun to be a matchmaker.
Gao Shun asked puzzledly, "Who is it?" Could it be that the conditions are even better than Gohu? ”
Chu Yan didn't hide it, and said with a smile: "Haha, lord, I haven't seen Ge Hu, and I don't know what he is, so I don't dare to agree, please don't blame the lord; However, Yan is optimistic about the person, you will definitely agree, that is Yide, the main feeling is that their age gap is not big, and Yan and Yide have been together in Jixian County for a period of time, and they know their character very thoroughly, but they don't know what Yide's opinion is. ”
Gao Shun thought to himself, this Chu Yan is really smart, Zhang Fei wants to have appearance, martial arts, and martial arts, and his knowledge is not low, who doesn't like it? However, he didn't show his dissatisfaction on his face, but explained: "Haha, I wanted to marry Yide before, but he didn't want to, it was too early, I just don't know if he likes Ling Mei." ”
Chu Yan was very thick-skinned, and said disapprerovitically: "Lord, this guy Zhang Fei has seen his sister, if he doesn't like it, then it's better to marry Zhang He, anyway, we are also familiar with it, and they are all from Jizhou, which is closer than the relationship with Yide." ”
"Captain Chu, okay, I'll give it a try." Good guy, it's really an old fritter, he also saw that Gao Shun attached great importance to Zhang He, and Zhang He's own conditions were also good; Gao Shun had no choice but to take on this task, whether it was with Zhang Fei or with Zhang He, it was all internal digestion, but it was not easy to explain to his mother.
Chu Yan hurriedly saluted: "Thank you, lord!" ”
Gao Shun asked Xiang Fudao again: "Zirong's marriage has not been resolved, what is your personal opinion?" ”
"It's up to the lord to decide!"
Gao Shun smiled: "Hehe, if you have someone you like, I will marry you as soon as possible, if there is no person you like, I will pay attention to it for you." ”
Xiang Fu said: "Lord, last year, Liu Taishou of Guangyang County asked and wanted to marry me, but I haven't seen his daughter, you are busy with the war in Jizhou, so you didn't dare to agree rashly." ”
"How did you reply?"
"I said that the war is tight, and we will discuss it later."
Gao Shun was very angry, pointed at Xiang Fu and asked, "You, you, why didn't you tell me earlier?" ”
Xiang Fu's face turned red and he was a little embarrassed.
After staying in Zhuo County for two days, he told Xiang Fu and Chu Yan that they must train a strong army, collect as many displaced people as possible, reduce taxes and forced labor, and let the people in the jurisdiction live a good life; Then Gao Shun rushed to Ji County, Guangyang County, where there were more important matters waiting for him to deal with.
In Jixian County, Tian Feng was already waiting, and Cheng Li had not yet arrived, so Gao Shun dealt with the affairs of the Thorn History Department first.
Guo Yi's ability to do things is very strong, after all, he is a person who has been a Taishou, and with the support of the selfless system civil officials, the affairs of Youzhou are handled perfectly, which makes Gao Shun very satisfied.
First of all, in the treatment of the displaced people, Gao Shun praised him greatly, he was no longer like Guo Xun, who just sent the displaced people to Shanggu County, but ordered Yuyang County, Youbeiping County and Liaoxi County to recruit the displaced people and reclaim wasteland; Instead of distributing grain as in Shanggu County, Dai County, and Yanmen County, grain was lent to various displaced families, and each county divided wasteland, lent tools and seeds, and was exempt from tax for three years, but the borrowed grain, seeds, and farm tools were to be repaid within three years; This move is better than Gao Shun's measures, which not only solves the problem of displaced people, but also creates benefits for Gao Shun.
Secondly, it strengthened the rule of officials, especially strictly ordered the supervision of postal services, secretly investigated corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and successively wrote to the imperial court, requesting the dismissal of more than a dozen county orders and county magistrates.
Again, rectify the local ruffians and bullies who have done evil and endangered the township, and restore peace to Youzhou; and took advantage of this to rectify a number of landlords and scholars; Severe punishment has been imposed on those who have committed tax evasion and evasion.
In short, with the "six questions about things" as the criterion, Guo Yi changed his lazy practice in Yanmen County, and vigorously and resolutely punched in Youzhou, which made new changes in the rule of officials and the people's customs.
The important thing is the infrastructure, which makes Gao Shun particularly satisfied.
With the support of Gao Shun's huge financial resources, the roads between the counties were widened and smoothed, although they were not as wide and smooth as the stone roads, but the carriages were very smooth, and if they were changed to stone roads on this basis next year, it would save a lot of trouble.
Closely supervise the end of the Yangtai in western Liaoning, step up the construction of the road from Feiru to Yangle, and require the standard to be the same as the avenue between the counties, which has begun to take shape and can be successfully completed next summer.
Gao Shun praised: "Haha, Uncle Guo did a good job, it really impressed Shun." ”
"Marquis Gao, please call Yi a don't drive."
Gao Shun had no choice but to ask officially: "Guo Beijia, why is Youzhou's tax revenue growing so rapidly?" Gao Shun had some opinions about this, he didn't want to send too much tax to the imperial court.
Guo Yi didn't know what Gao Shun meant, so he replied truthfully: "This is the merit of the prince, only tens of thousands of soldiers' salaries can support more than 100,000 family members, their living conditions are good, commerce is naturally prosperous, and commercial taxes are naturally a lot more; Besides, Youzhou actively absorbs displaced people, adding hundreds of thousands of people every year, and there are hundreds of millions of dollars in poll tax and household tax alone; And Youzhou was not destroyed by the Yellow Turban thieves, and it was exempted from the looting and threats of foreign races, and people lived and worked in peace and contentment; In addition, in the rectification of the administration of officials and the investigation of tax evasion and evasion, the tax revenue will naturally increase year by year. ”
After listening to the explanation, Gao Shun pointed out: "The new refugees, who have no money to spare, and who have difficulties in life, need to borrow food to survive, and we claim that if we are exempt from taxes for three years, we must be exempted from all taxes for three years, otherwise we will lose our trust in the people." ”
Seeing that Gao Shun said this, Guo Yi must have his reasoning, so he did not defend himself, but said: "Yes, Junhou, Yi will make adjustments on this matter immediately, and those that have been collected will be returned in full; Will do the same in the future. ”
Gao Shun was very satisfied with his attitude, and ordered: "Send a postal superintendent to check the poor population in each county and county, and must not starve to death or freeze to death before and after the New Year. ”
"Yes, Prince." Although Guo Yi didn't know why Gao Shun paid so much attention to and cared about the lives of ordinary people, he still readily responded.
Subsequently, Gao Shun made a special trip to visit Taishou Liu Wei.
After the greetings, Liu Wei asked, "What is the matter with the prince?" ”
"Liu Yuanjun, Shun made a special trip to be a matchmaker." In order to get closer to the relationship, Gao Shun even changed his title.
Liu Wei asked puzzledly, "Who is it?" ”
"Zhuojun Xiang Taishou."
Liu Wei was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Haha, it's been a year, and the old man still thinks he forgot about it." ”
Gao Shun smiled awkwardly and asked, "Liu Yuanjun, I don't know if Ling Ai is allowed to marry someone?" ”
"Hehe, since the promise is too much, how can the old man break his promise?"
Gao Shun was overjoyed, and promised to fulfill the relevant steps as soon as possible, and all matters were taken care of by Guo Yi; He doesn't care whether Liu Wei's daughter is beautiful, gentle, and virtuous, he just wants this relationship.
Liu Wei was very satisfied with Gao Shun's arrangement, and presided over all affairs as a separate driver, which was considered to give him a lot of face, and the dowry promised by Gao Shun made him even more satisfied.
Gao Shun also felt that after solving Xiang Fu's marriage problem, his trip to Youzhou would be perfect.