Chapter 56: The Brick Road Alliance
"See His Royal Highness the Acting King."
In the Disaster Relief Division, representatives of seven counties, including Hechi and Fufeng, bowed and saluted.
After 150,000 displaced people entered Jingzhao smoothly, representatives of the seven counties gathered in Daxing. They all donated 100,000 yuan to the Disaster Relief Division.
Daxing is located in Jingzhao County, adjacent to Jingzhao County, Hechi County and Fufeng County in the west; Beidi County, Shang County, Fengyi County in the north, Hedong County in the east,
Hongnong-gun, and Sannak-gun and Seongseong-gun to the south.
Among these nine neighboring counties, Feng Yi County has already donated before, and Hongnong County is within the scope of Yang Tong's power, so he did not come this time.
"This king thanks you for your loyalty, please tell you the Taishou, and he will say that your heart has been received by this king." Yang Yu said.
Yang Yu knew the reason why these were too tight-eyed and dry to give him money. Today, half of the 400,000 displaced people in Jingzhao County have come from these seven counties, and some counties even personally guide these displaced people into Jingzhao County.
Now that Yang Yu has survived this hurdle, he will definitely make a great contribution in front of the emperor, and he is the eldest son of Yan, and the possibility of succeeding to the throne in the future has greatly increased.
His own jurisdiction is pure, but he puts His Royal Highness in danger, and everyone will be angry.
As a person who can climb to the position of Taishou, he is not a fool, and of course he is not willing to risk offending the future emperor, so he has sent representatives to clear up the misunderstanding.
"His Royal Highness the Acting King is worthy of being the King of Benevolence, one side is in trouble and all sides are supporting, this is the purpose of the Disaster Relief Division, and we, Fufeng County, as the west of Jingzhao County, of course cannot sit idly by." The representative of Fufeng County said righteously, not saying a word about arranging for the displaced people to enter Jingzhao County.
"As a member of the empire, of course, we can't watch the lives of ordinary people go to ruin, and we in the Northland County will definitely not sit idly by." The representative of Northland County said impassionedly.
Yang Yu glanced meaningfully at the representative of Beidi County, it seemed that the first person to organize the displaced people to enter Jingzhao County was Beidi County.
The representative of Beidi County was looked at by Yang Yu and trembled in his heart, knowing that this young man was not a prince who had lived in the deep palace for a long time and did not understand grains and grains, he was from Beidi County
Those small actions definitely couldn't hide from his eyes, and he hurriedly added: "If the Disaster Relief Division still has any difficulties, the Northland County will definitely do its best to support." ”
"Hechi-gun is also willing to support"
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Other counties have also expressed their stance that they will provide support if the disaster relief department is in difficulty.
Of course, Yang Yu will not let go of this opportunity, and take the opportunity to open his mouth, and now there are still a lot of materials that the homeless people lack.
Although Yang You's demand is much, it is still affordable to spread it evenly among the seven counties.
After a while, the seven counties all expressed their willingness to raise these things within a month, and seeing that they had promised so simply, it was obvious that they had been guaranteed when they came.
"Then there will be more of you." Yang Yu's face softened slightly, revealing a happy expression.
In the past few days, the Disaster Relief Department has pointed out that money has long been tight, and now it has suddenly increased its windfall of 700,000 yuan, plus a large amount of material money a month later, and there is no problem in supporting it until the Spring Festival.
The representatives of the counties saw Yang Yu's face showing joy, and they were relieved, which represented the previous events and the past.
"We have one more thing in Fufeng County to ask His Royal Highness the Acting King!" At this time, the representative of Fufeng County suddenly stepped forward and said.
After eating other people's soft mouths and taking other people's short hands, it is not easy to refuse directly at this time.
Yang Yu was stunned, looked at him in surprise and said, "Say it!" ”
The representatives of the other counties also looked at the representatives of Fufu County differently, and it seemed that Fufu County was the most active among the joint donations.
The representative of Fufeng County is about forty years old, his hair has turned gray, he stroked his beard and said: "The closest county to Jingzhao in Fufeng County is Wugong County, Weichen is unwell, so he can only take a car, it took two days from Yongxian County to Wugong County, but it only took three hours from Wugong to Daxing. ”
The representative of Fufeng County paused when he said this, and the others also reacted and nodded their heads one after another, knowing that the representative of Fufeng County of Zhilu Road was talking about the brick road, and after entering Jingzhao County, they also had a deep understanding of the benefits of the brick road.
The neat brick road threw off the official roads in their county a few streets, and this section of the road into the territory of Jingzhao was the fastest and most comfortable journey in their lives.
"The fathers and villagers of Fufeng County implore His Royal Highness the Acting King to continue to build the brick road to the west." Fufu County represents a big bow down.
This is another task given to him by the Taishou of Fufeng County, Fufeng County is close to Jingzhao, and the brick road has already spread after two months of spreading, if the brick road is linked to Daxing City, you can make full use of the economic and political resources of Jingzhao County.
The benefits to Fufeng County are self-evident.
"Get up!"
Yang Yu waved his hand, and several guards stepped forward to help the representative of Fufeng County up.
Yang Yu was secretly happy in his heart, seeing that the village and village connections in Jingzhao County were about to be realized, and seeing that there were no roads to repair, he was worried about these skilled road repair workers!
It is not easy to train these skilled road builders, if they are abandoned, it is a pity, these days are worried, I didn't expect that someone sent a pillow just after falling asleep.
But his face also showed embarrassment, and he muttered for a while: "Do you know how much manpower and material resources are required to build the brick road?" ”
The representative of Fufeng County saw the opportunity and said hurriedly: "Fufeng County is also a necessary place to lead to the Western Regions, and the official road is also revised every year, and it is still bumpy. Fufu is willing to pay all the costs of building the brick road. ”
Fufeng County is imitating Feng Yijun's way, knowing that when other counties are willing to bear the cost, His Royal Highness the Acting King is still very willing to help others solve the problem.
Sure enough, after hearing that Fufeng County was willing to bear the cost, His Royal Highness the Acting King's embarrassment was swept away.
There is an example of Feng Yijun in the past, and Fufeng County also paints scoops according to the gourd, and now it seems that the effect is very good.
Yang Yu said heartily: "In this case, how can this king refuse the expectations of the villagers and elders of Fufeng County, this matter is agreed by this king, but there is one thing, you Fufeng County must remember." ”
"Please command His Highness the Acting King." The representative of Fufeng County responded.
"No heavy taxes can be levied, and no apportionment can be made to the people." Yang Yu warned. In this era, there were no banks, and the way officials raised money was to raise taxes, and Feng Yijun raised taxes to force the people of Dali County, which allowed Sun Hua to take advantage of the loopholes.
"His Royal Highness the Acting King is really kind-hearted and dedicated to the people." The representative of Fufeng County bowed his respects.
Anyway, what they want to build is only from Fufeng County, Chengyong County to Wugong County, Fufeng has always been the richest county except Jingzhao, and it is rated as Shang County every year, so there is no pressure on this money at all.
"Now the affairs of the Disaster Relief Division have been handed over to Du Ruhui to handle, come and invite Du Ruhui." Yang Yu said.
People say that Jinqiao Yinlu shows how profitable it is to build roads, and when Du Ruhui has not yet come, Yang Yu has extended his claws to other counties.
Yang Yu sat on the throne, trying his best to exude the aura of the king, looked around and said, "If other counties are also willing to build, then it can be treated the same as Fufeng County." In the case of a middle county, the king may allow a one-third of the payment for the construction of the road to be deferred; If you go to the county, you can waive one-third of the road repair payment, and the remaining one-third of the road repair fee can be deferred. ”
The Sui Dynasty divided the counties into three classes according to the level of taxation, the upper county, the middle county and the lower county. In the area around Gyeongzhao County, only Fufu County and Upper County are rated as Upper Counties, and the others are Middle and Lower Counties.
As soon as Yang Yu's words came out, the representatives of other counties showed excited expressions, and said that they would go back to report to Taishou before making a decision.
"Du Ruhui see His Royal Highness the Acting King!" Under the leadership of the guards, Du Ruhui came in.
The representatives of the counties looked at Du Ruhui curiously, the counties are adjacent to Jingzhao, and they are not curious about Du Ruhui, the person who personally invited His Royal Highness the Acting King, and proved with practical actions that His Royal Highness the Acting King's discerning figure.
"Ruhui, this is the officials of our Linjun, they are very interested in the brick road, you can take them to have a good look." Yang Yu blinked slyly, believing that the guards on the road had already told him about the situation, and he would definitely not let go of this opportunity to slaughter a fat sheep.
"Yes!" Du Ruhui responded.
Then he turned to the other officials and bowed, "Ladies and gentlemen, please come with me!" ”
"Don't dare, don't dare!" For the celebrities around His Royal Highness the Acting King, they don't dare to be careless.
bowed to Yang Yu, and everyone left with Du Ruhui.
On the second day, the delegates left Daxing City in a four-wheeled carriage donated by the Ministry of Industry and went back to report to Taishou.
In the afternoon of the same day, Shangluo County, which is closest to Daxing, had already replied, expressing its willingness to jointly build a brick road from Daxing to Shangluo. The biggest factor that makes Shangluo County agree is that Shangluo County is a lower county, which can save one-third of the cost and delay one-third, so that only one-third of their expenses need to be paid this year, where to find such a good thing, besides, there are many opportunities to build roads for Taishou, and there will be no such shop in this village.
On the third day, the other five counties offered to build.
After all, the superiority of the brick road has been confirmed, and it is a political achievement to repair it, and there is no risk, and it can also connect Jingzhao County and jointly enjoy the resources of Jingzhao County.
As long as the brick road is repaired, after they share the resources of Jingzhao County, they will also be tied to the chariot of Daxing, one glory and one loss.
At this point, the group known as the 'Brick Road Alliance' began to take shape, and Yang Yu's power stepped out of Jingzhao County for the first time, carefully taking the first step towards annexation.