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"Xu Shan!"

"Here, General Staff, please command!"

"This is a new order from the prince, take a look!" Li Guangdi handed Geng Jingzhong's order to Xu Shan, and Xu Shan took it with both hands.

The order was very simple, only a few words, but along with the order came a letter, which was written by Geng Jingzhong to Li Guangdi, which recorded in detail the establishment of Geng Jingzhong and Yao Qisheng and other staff groups. The letter can only be read by Li Guangdi, and Xu Shan can only see the direct order in his hand.

"General Staff, what does the prince mean that those natives can be recruited to do the work of building roads and water conservancy?" Xu Shan asked.

"Isn't it clear in the order? When we first arrived, we only controlled the 200 kilometers around the city of Manila, and we took a gentle approach to the natives of the original Ballywag area, and there were only 100,000 natives in this area, which could be settled. Further north, however, there are large tracts of land that are held by indigenous people. There are also about half a million indigenous people, most of whom live in the central plains, and a few in the mountains. Isn't it a waste if so many indigenous people don't use it? Originally, when the Spaniards were here, they often recruited these natives to build walls or something. Li Guangdi also agreed with Geng Jingzhong's order, governing the local area is not blindly benevolent, especially these natives belong to different races, do not understand culture, it can be said that they are ignorant and ignorant, and the means of governance must be different from those on the mainland.

"Is there a specific requirement for this? Are we going to be forcibly conscripted like the Spaniards? Xu Shan still didn't understand. If it is forcibly conscripted. Isn't the previous resettlement of those indigenous people in vain?

Li Guangdi shook his head. "It's simple. We don't need to force it to be recruited at all. The opinion of the prince and the staff committee is that the natives should govern the natives! The leaders of those tribes rule over the tribes, and we just need to communicate with them. Last time, we moved away 100,000 natives from the neighborhood and divided them with five acres of land each, can it really be distributed to each native? We've only told the tribal leaders, and I think most of the land is still concentrated in the hands of the tribal leaders. ”

"We continue to recognize the status of those leaders, and they have to be honest with us. Otherwise, we can destroy them at any time, as the native chiefs know. What's more, they also took our gold and silver, and they can continue to trade with us in the future, which is already a preferential treatment for them! Like the Spaniards, there is no need to talk nonsense with them, just come hard. However, the Spaniards have ruled here for hundreds of years, and the natives here have become very obedient, and when they see that we can defeat the Spaniards all, the natives are even more afraid. They don't dare to refuse what we ask. ”

Xu Shan couldn't help but nod. "That's true. Then let's go directly to those tribal leaders, large and small, and let them send people to work as coolies! It's a bit of a waste to let our new immigrants dig the river. Our people are far from being comparable to those natives, at least half of them are crafted, these 300,000 people, including 360 lines, those who don't know the craft can also let them learn, so that in a few years, we can really turn Luzon into our territory. ”

"You're good!" Li Guangdi glanced at Xu Shan in surprise, he didn't expect him to put forward such a constructive suggestion. "When you say that, I think of Princess Wencheng during the Tang Dynasty! Her entry into Tibet has brought a large number of our Han people, that is, to Tibet has brought our Han people's advanced technology, and our current situation here is not similar to the situation of Princess Wencheng's entry into Tibet? However, it may not be feasible to transform those natives at least in the last twenty years, but slowly influence them. You are right, it is a bit of a waste to let these immigrants of ours do hard work, it is better to let the villages organize people to set up handicraft workshops to produce some basic living utensils, some of which will be used for their own use, and some of which will be sold to the natives, and then more will be transported to Cochin or Batavia in the south. Hehe, you will definitely be appreciated by the prince! ”

"General Staff Xie praises!" Xu Shan was overjoyed, his idea was just a sudden inspiration, if it was recognized by Geng Jingzhong, it would definitely become the capital for his future promotion. "General Staff, my subordinate Jian Yì selected some people from Fujian to manage the workshop, so that we can also speed up the construction of our side. After all, the vast majority of these new immigrants are just civilians, and there are no talents in this area at all! If we ask the prince to send hundreds of people from the two development zones of Yuegang and Houyu Port, we will be able to save worry! ”

"Okay, you go back and draft a report for me, and then we will discuss it again, and then send it to the prince for review. Come to think of it, the prince will approve of us doing this. By the way, how's the ranch doing? Li Guangdi asked.

"It's always been the sea view over there, and the eldest young master is not ambiguous, he is more familiar with this place than me. Half a month ago, he sent someone to report that the personnel had been in place and had begun construction, and now it is estimated that the land has almost been organized. I just don't know when the seeds of the grass that the prince said will arrive! As soon as the seed arrives, it can be sown immediately. Xu Shan replied.

"What kind of grass seeds, the prince is talking about alfalfa. In my hometown, it is called Caotou, and the people in Zhejiang are called Golden Cauliflower, but there is another one that is purple, called Caozi, which cattle, sheep and livestock like to eat the most, and I don't know what the grassland looks like, but I am sure that feeding horses with grass is definitely not worse than the grass on the grassland! Li Guangdi said seriously. The Central Plains is not like the northern grasslands, it is impossible to turn large areas of land into pastures, but all dynasties have horse politics, requiring people in some places to raise horses, forage is not enough, use some other plants to feed, this alfalfa is one of them, and it is widely planted in the south, of course, planting this thing is not with good land.

Alfalfa is still very good, rich in vitamins, calcium, iron, selenium and other elements. Alfalfa alkalizes the body and detoxifies the body, and is used as a diuretic. Anti-inflammatory and anti-mold. Lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar and hormones, and promotes pituitary gland function. It is helpful for anemia, arthritis, ulcers, bleeding disorders, bone or joint disorders, digestive system and skin. This thing was also often seen in the vegetable market of later generations. In the spring when the stems and leaves are about thirty centimeters. It is a high-quality vegetable, a typical green food, which sells well in the vegetable market every year, and becomes popular every year.

This thing is used as a medicine, and it can be cut once in May and June every year, and then every one and a half months or two months thereafter. It can be dried in the sun and set aside, and it is a good pasture. Cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and chickens all like to eat, and grow fast, no feeding, no disease, smooth and shiny fur appearance. In the north, cutting and drying in late autumn is the best forage for livestock to overwinter in winter, with a production capacity of 1,500 kilograms per mu. 450,000 acres of pasture is divided here, and if all of it is used to grow alfalfa, all the forage for the war horses does not have to worry. Even more horses wouldn't be a problem.

"This matter is to be hurried, and the Spaniards have left nearly 5,000 horses in advance. Some time ago, 5,000 horses were just delivered, and tens of thousands of horses were free-range in the wilderness, and a lot of people were needed to graze the cattle every day, and this matter had to be urged. Li Guangdi also knew that it would not be easy to collect alfalfa grass seeds that were enough to plant hundreds of thousands of acres of land at once, and Geng Jingzhong must have found many businesses to help buy them together, but it would take a while, even if they were collected, it would take six or seven days to send them here at the earliest, and if they came with other ships, it would take longer.

"Chief of General Staff, Inspector Li asks to see you!" A guard trotted in at the door, saluted, and reported.

"Let him in!" This patrol is a kind of official position, which is a kind of imperial history in the imperial court, and has been set up since the Sui Dynasty, and it is a non-ordinary court or local official who checks and balances the chief official of the administrative body. Not only can the officials who violate the law be impeached, but the emperor can also give the power to directly try administrative officials, and exercise substantive supervision over the yamen such as prefectures and county roads, and can also play on the shortcomings of local administration in the process of supervision. Prevent public officials from infringing on the rights and interests of the people, or becoming corrupt officials who bend the law for bribes. This system had already been perfected in the Ming Dynasty, and here in Luzon, Geng Jingzhong was just painting a gourd in the same way.

"Li Jing has seen General Staff Li! The subordinates have returned from completing the task, and they are hereby submitted! As he spoke, he took out a report from his briefcase and handed it to Xu Shan on the side, who then forwarded it to Li Guangdi. Li Jing, 26 years old this year, the second son of the Li family in Luzon, according to the rules, the eldest son inherits the family business, and he is only responsible for helping to take care of it at home. But in fact, he is more talented than his eldest brother, and he was favored by Li Guangdi and appointed as a patrol officer.

Li Guangdi took the report, which was not much, only five pages, and after reading it carefully, it only took a few minutes to read it. "Well, it's very good, this is the first time to go on patrol, and I've done it so carefully, it's not in vain for me to cultivate." Li Guangdi is two years older than him, but he is old-fashioned when he talks.

Li Jing was overjoyed, although he had only been in contact with Li Guangdi for a short time, he admired Li Guangdi's talent very much, although he was conceited and had some knowledge, but he was still far behind Li Guangdi! "The subordinates just do what they are instructed by the General Staff Officer, and they should not be praised by the General Staff Officer."

"Good is good, there's nothing you dare not admit. It's just that you mentioned above that after the promulgation of the new land law, only these 1,300 households of tens of thousands of households signed up to reclaim new fields? Li Guangdi asked, looking at the numbers on the report.

"Yes, the General Staff Officer, I personally went down to investigate, the immigrants have been newly settled, and there is a lot of land allocated per capita, and many of them are still working on the farmland. They feel that they have to go to a distant place to open up wasteland, far away from their current residence, and far away from their families, and they still have scruples about this strange place, so they would rather go to participate in road and river repairs than go far away to open up wasteland. Many people think that after they really settle down here, they will go to open up the wasteland, anyway, there is a lot of wasteland in Luzon, so they are not in a hurry to reclaim it. Li Jing truthfully reported the results of his investigation.

"That's right! It seems that we have been too hyped before! By the way, I don't have any opinion on the matter of paying for food on errands! ”

"It's all good, these new immigrants are basically from poor backgrounds, there are no rich squires, and no one objects. A very small number of them were quite remarkable, but they were all scolded by the local people! Li Jing only recorded the results of his inspection, but of course these details would not be written down on paper.

"Huh. Those individuals are self-inflicted, and it is normal for the common people to farm and pay taxes, and those who read still think that they are in the mainland, and they will no longer need to pay taxes if they can take the test in the future? Joke! Let them say it, they won't make any waves! Li Guangdi scoffed.

"Yes! In addition to the small number of scholars, there are also people in some local families who oppose it, but they dare not oppose it openly, at most, they just say that they have been killed by horsetail warriors! Li Jing was very disdainful of that part of the small family that remained, most of them were attached to the original Ma family, and because the crime was not deep, they only fined some property as punishment. But they didn't have to pay taxes before, and now they are a little dissatisfied with letting them pay taxes, but still no one dares to say anything.

"Those people don't have to worry about him! No matter how honest they are, let them follow in the footsteps of the previous batch! You are the Li family, and you have to do your father's job well when you go back, like Haijing Hai Dashao, it is the head of the family itself, and their Hai family fully supports the new policy, I hope you can also let your Li family take the lead together! Li Guangdi said sternly.

"My subordinates have long said to my family that I support the Wangfu policy, and I think my father and eldest brother will not be so short-sighted! I'll talk to them again when I get back! Li Jing hurriedly assured.

"Well, that's good, the prince has said a long time ago, following the footsteps of the prince is the prince, that is, the prince is a human being, and the prince will never treat his own people badly!" (To be continued......)