The ships of this era were too small to carry loads. The more important reason for the pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info is because there is no grain in the north of Chu State. Although Fuzhou is the fief of Princess Wenyuan, it also needs to be painstakingly managed. In the face of a severe drought, the most reliable material reserve is grain. Every time the Gao family and the Dongfang family fleet docked at the Caixian wharf, the cabin had to be filled with grain, and then unloaded in Fuzhou. Otherwise, even if the new prefect of Fuzhou was his own or a monk of the Guiyuan Sect, there would be no way to conjure up food out of thin air to feed the tens of thousands of disaster victims gathered there.

I am afraid that this kind of activity of transporting grain and people between the north and the south will continue for a long time. When it will end or alleviate depends on the output of the shipyard and the training progress of Yang Tong's navy.

Until the situation in Fuzhou was further improved and the city fortifications were not completed, Yang Tianhong did not intend to expose his strength. Even if Fuzhou is well defended, if there is not enough grain and grass in stock, and the final outcome of the dispute is to cause disputes, everyone will still withdraw from there and go to Anzhou.

He himself didn't expect that Emperor Shunming would give himself such an edict at this time. Speaking of which, Emperor Shunming is also an honest monarch, but the king's power was squeezed too much by the courtiers, which evolved into today's situation.

Regarding Cao Hui's statement, Yang Tong still didn't understand it. He frowned and asked, "I have no intention of questioning what Lord Cao just said." It's just that there is a great drought in the north, and the people's feelings are unstable. The ministers of the DPRK and China are well aware of this. If there is chaos in the world, it will not do them any good. Could it be that the ministers of the DPRK and China do not even understand the reason?"

Yang Tianhong shook his head, and just opened his mouth, Cao Hui also spoke at the same time. The two of them said in unison, and the content was the same: "Of course they understand!"

Yang Tianhong and Cao Hui glanced at each other, and they both saw the wry smiles on each other's faces. Yang Tianhong closed his mouth. Cao Hui further explained: "Although the people are chaotic, the situation is also under control. I have been peaceful in Dachu for a hundred years, except for Rongdi in the north and the Vietnamese barbarians in the south, most places are peaceful and stable. The wealth of the world, the more it reaches the famine year, the faster it accumulates. General Yang Tong. I don't know if you've ever seen the tragic situation of people being forced to sell their sons and daughters during the famine years. A child can stick a straw mark on his head, and he can buy a living person for a tael of silver. There are also cheaper ones, two liters of grain can buy people back. Throughout the north and south of Great Chu, the demand for slaves and large families has never been too much. Not to mention anything else, just when worshipping ancestors every year, a large number of living sacrifices will be killed. Wealthy people, who will sell their children? Although the number of victims in the north is as high as one million. But there are many powerful and powerful people who divide it, but there is not much left. Even if the victims of the disaster could not survive and loot the state capital, the powerful courtiers would have an excuse to send officials and troops to kill them. In short, the drought in the north was not an intractable problem in the eyes of the courtiers. They just want to get more out of it. The great drought is only a matter of a few years, and it cannot last forever. It always rains, and this dry field is worth as much as it comes. In order to fill their stomachs, the first choice of the people is to sell land. General Yang Tong, if you don't believe it. You can go to the north and see for yourself. Lao Cao, let me make a bet with you, now the northern land must have been sold by the people to the fastest powerful and powerful. Usually you need twenty taels of silver and one acre of good water to water the fields. This kind of thing can be bought for two taels of silver at most. If the price is cheaper, it may just be a transaction of a few liters of rice. ”

The hall was quiet enough to hear everyone's breathing.

Tongzhi He Weilian's eyes were full of sorrow, and he lamented repeatedly: "Master Cao has far more knowledge in matters of people's livelihood than us. Unexpectedly, there are so many reasons hidden behind a major drought. We have the heart to serve the country. But there is no way out. Come to think of it, His Majesty also knows these things, but because he can't move, he issued an edict asking Hou Ye to lead troops into Beijing. ”

Cao Hui nodded with a heavy heart: "That's the way it is. If the Hou Ye obeys His Majesty's edict, he will enter Beijing by sea. It is equivalent to standing opposite the courtier. Although Anju can be self-sufficient, if it annoys the ministers of the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China because of this matter, the road between Suizhou and Anju may be closed forever. Perhaps, even Fuzhou is facing many difficulties, and it is difficult for my Anzhou commercial goods to enter the interior of Dachu, let alone the circulation of any goods. ”

Yang Tianhong sat in his chair and was silent.

Cao Hui's insights are very incisive, and he also puts the advantages and difficulties in front of him. In fact, Yang Tianhong had already thought of what he said. It's just that saying it from other people's mouths and letting others hear it is far more effective than issuing it in the form of an order from yourself, the highest authority in Antar. Even a professional officer like Yang Tong had to consider the future of the Xuanhuo Legion in more aspects, as well as the direction of development.

Anju is a great place to be. However, no matter how good a place is, it takes time to operate. If Yang Tianhong had entered Anzhou five years ago, then he would not have to be afraid of any ministers of the DPRK and China now, and he would have led his troops into Beijing directly in accordance with Emperor Shunming's edict. Even if the imperial court and Yu Haoqiang joined forces to block the Anzhou trade route, with Anzhou's strong production capacity, it can survive in a closed environment. It's very simple, the road in the north is not passable, so Lao Tzu will go to the south. First, he killed all the Yue barbarians and captured Hanoi, the capital of the Yue king. Then, he pointed the butcher's knife at the Tianzhu people further south.

This world is huge, and the basic pattern is very similar to that of another world. Yang Tianhong sometimes has the illusion that he has stepped into another time and space. There are monks, there are Taoist magic, and there is a strife in the ancient world.

The problem is that the time he has been in charge of Anju has been too short. In less than a year, all the projects and programs in Antar have just been rolled out. Previously, the reason for raising the price of commercial goods in Anzhou, rather than blindly suppressing the Chamber of Commerce, was to consider that the current situation in Anzhou needs the support of the Chamber of Commerce. Without the supply of foreign materials, Anzhou's development will surely slow down.

In this case, it is like a civilized world stranded on a desert island. He can use his strength and skill to hunt and survive on the island, or he can drill wood to make fires and barbecue cooked food. However, if you want to get towels, clothes, machetes, etc., you can't get them from nature, except for good luck and the occasional pick-up from the beach.

This is the case with the current predicament facing Anzhou. Panshiguan and Suizhou are the ropes around Anzhou's neck. Before Anzhou's strength grows enough to tear off this rope, it can only maintain the current situation with the Chamber of Commerce and the imperial court. Once the minister of the DPRK and China grasps the rope, although it will not suffocate Anzhou to death. However, it can also cause breathing difficulties and even serious injuries.

"Your Majesty's edict must be obeyed. The matter of entering Beijing has already been arranged. The relevant personnel are assembling and will be able to board the ship at the Caixian dock in two days at the latest. ”

Yang Tianhong raised his head, and his calm gaze swept over everyone's faces in order: "All the adults here." You are all Anzhou veterans. In terms of qualifications, you are older than you are. Ben Hou has always looked down on civil officials, and felt that in addition to chanting the wind and making the moon, civil officials pretended to be postures, but they couldn't even let out a fart, let alone understand the livelihood of the people. ”

As he spoke, Yang Tianhong got up from his chair, walked up to Cao Hui, and said seriously, "Lord Cao." Your personality makes Ben Hou very admirable. Without you, there would be no Anzhou. Speaking of which, this is also a blessing for the people of Anzhou. If the assassin sent by the imperial court was replaced by someone else, I am afraid that this place would have already belonged to the Yue people. A manly man, giving up his wife for the sake of the country, this is the first time I have seen a person like you. That's all. It's worth a thumbs up for you. ”

Cao Hui had mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that it would be superfluous to say anything at this point, so he put his hands together. He bowed to Yang Tianhong.

Yang Tianhong continued to move forward and walked in front of Tongzhi He Weilian: "He is an official and diligent in government, and the people have a good reputation. This is definitely not an exaggeration, why is the talent of the adults in calculation enough to rank among the top few in the world. Fortunately, Lord He was not buried in other states and counties. Rather, he served in Antar. The people of Anzhou are very fortunate!"

He Weilian's mouth opened wide, and his eyes trembled involuntarily. Anju Tongzhi is different from officials in other places. He Weilian himself also knows very well that if he changes to other state capitals, he will definitely not be important, and will be excluded. Being able to get the festival makes the adults pay so much attention to it. Even praised in public, it had already given birth to the idea of "death for the confidant".

Cheng Zhiding looked at Yang Tianhong who walked in front of him, and his eyes shook slightly.

"Master Cheng, on that day, Ben Hou led the troops to quell the chaos and set up an ambush in Hanyu Valley, and it was you who rushed to reinforcements with the Anzhou garrison. You are less like a civilian official, more like a general. Killing sixteen Yue people in the first battle is a kind of record that even a veteran of the Xuanhuo Army can hardly do. There is a general judgment that is not afraid of death, and it is also a general judgment that dares to rush to the front, and Anzhou has no worries. ”

As he spoke, Yang Tianhong took out a token from his body, handed it to Cheng Zhiding, and accentuated his tone: "Since Ben Hou has decided to obey the edict and go to the capital, he will definitely not change." The defense of Anzhou has always been the responsibility of the Xuanhuo Legion. However, there are times when there are exceptions. In the event of an emergency, Lord Cheng can use this token to dispatch the Xuanhuo Army. If someone dares to disobey the order, Lord Cheng can kill him according to the order. ”

This is Yang Tianhong's attitude and absolute trust in Anzhou's civil officials. Of course, normal military affairs will not be handed over to Cheng Zhiding, but in any case, the superficial work must be done sufficiently. Otherwise, if Anzhou is unstable, all Yang Tianhong's efforts in the capital will also come to naught.

Cheng Zhiding took the token with both hands, knelt down on one knee, his voice was full of gratitude, and also full of firmness and determination: "Hou Ye, rest assured, with Cheng in one day, Anzhou will be in order as usual." ”

Yang Tianhong helped him up with satisfaction, glanced around, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone, the matter has come to this point, there is no need to discuss it again." This is about to set off today, and I hope that you will support each other in many affairs in Anzhou. If the entry into Beijing goes smoothly this time, the situation in Anzhou will also be improved. If someone dares to take advantage of Ben Hou's absence and intend to cause chaos, then he will be killed, and he will be killed, and he will be killed, and he must not be soft. ”

Speaking, it depends on the object.

If it were in other parts of the Chu State, Yang Tianhong would definitely not say these words. However, the situation in Antario is unique. The officials who came here to serve all offended their superiors, or they made mistakes and were assigned here. In times of despair, people can also develop a sense of rebellion. As long as it is guided, from Cao Hui to ordinary officials, it can be used by Yang Tianhong.

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The capital of Chu, the harem.

Princess Xinxuan has her own palace, but rarely goes there. For most of the day, she would stay in the palace of Empress Zhang. On the face of it, this is somewhat inconsistent with the royal system. However, Princess Xinxuan is the concubine of Empress Zhang after all, even if she goes too far, it is normal.

According to the promise made by Emperor Shunming at the banquet last year. In a few months, it will be time for Yang Tianhong to enter Beijing to marry Princess Wenyuan. Whenever she thinks of this, Princess Xinxuan feels that she has an indescribable resentment in her heart. Yang Tianhong was obviously his favorite husband, but he was snatched away by Xiaohe, an ugly girl who didn't know where to run out. If it had been another woman, Princess Xinxuan would have sent someone over to pinch her to death. However, this kind of tyrannical method cannot be used on Xiaohe in any case. Although Emperor Shunming had to weigh the pros and cons with his courtiers on the matter of the drought in the north. But when it comes to the harem, he won't back down no matter what.

Her daughter is unhappy, and Queen Zhang, who is a mother, is also anxious. During this time, she used all her connections to find a suitable person for her daughter. All the nobles in the capital were turned over, and the officials were also looking at each other one by one. Even characters such as Xinke Jinshi were ordered by Empress Zhang to draw images and send them to Princess Xinxuan for her selection. I don't know if it's because I'm picking on my eyes, or if I'm not interested in these people at all. Princess Xinxuan just ******** thinks that Yang Tianhong is the most suitable for herself. As for others...... She wasn't even interested in taking another look.

In all fairness. Princess Xinxuan has a good appearance, although she is not a top-notch flower and moon appearance, she is also fair-skinned and very delicate. If you use the score to evaluate, with Xiaohe as the full score of 100 as a reference, Princess Xinxuan can get at least 90 points.

It's been almost a year, and Princess Xinxuan feels that she has never lived a happy day. Since Xiaohe entered the palace, she has felt that everything is not going well. It's just that Xiaohe cultivates Taoism. Whether it is overt or covert, it has no effect in front of Xiaohe.

In the harem. A lot of tricks. In order to compete for favor, concubines are hostile to each other, and various means emerge one after another. However, Emperor Shunming was extremely fond of Xiaohe, and the concubines were determined to compete for favor, and it was impossible to use dirty means on the emperor's own daughter. Even, in order to consolidate their position. Many concubines will compete to invite merit in front of Xiaohe. The reason is very simple, the emperor's wife and the emperor's daughter are fundamentally two concepts. There is nothing more absurd than the hostility of people who want two interests that are completely incompatible.

I'm afraid that before the killer approached, Xiaohe's neck was broken on the spot. Don't look at Xiaohe as just a weak woman, but a monk is a monk. On the use of force. Even the guards on duty in front of the palace were no match for her.

Poisoning should be a good idea. However, Xiaohe was careful everywhere in the dormitory, Yang Tianhong gave her a jade and jade hairpin, as long as she ordered a little in the food and drink, she could immediately know if it was poisonous or not. Xiaohe is a more ruthless person, in the face of the poisonous food on the table, she never orders people to pour it out, but always asks the palace maids and eunuchs who serve around her to come and taste it. If you refuse, then you will twist your neck and stuff the food into your mouth. In Xiaohe's words: "You brought the food, and now if something goes wrong, you must eat it yourself." Anyway, it's just a matter of eating something. If there are no ghosts in your heart, you will definitely be fine if you eat them. If it's the other way around, it's also your own fault, and you can't blame others. ”

Over time, the people around Princess Xinxuan were most afraid of hearing the word "poison". That means that he died in vain in front of Xiaohe, but it was impossible to achieve the desired goal.

In the harem, there are still some strange recipes. For example, when two otherwise non-toxic substances are mixed together, a chemical reaction is produced to produce a highly toxic substance, which can kill the poisoned person alive. Princess Xinxuan used a lot of these methods, but Xiaohe was still alive. On the contrary, Princess Xinxuan once fainted herself. When I woke up, I didn't dare to bother with this anymore.

She hated Xiaohe to the core, but she was helpless.

Xiaohe has no cronies by his side. She doesn't need any cronies either. The palace is only a temporary residence, as long as Yang Tianhong enters Beijing, it means that he will leave here forever.

Yang Tianhong captured the city of Dianbian in southern Xinjiang, and Emperor Shunming issued a decree under the great joy of Emperor Shunming, adding 7,000 households on the basis of Yang Tianhong's original food estate. This time, he really became the Marquis of Wanhu.

Clear-eyed people know that this is Emperor Shunming's unfair reward to Yang Tianhong in order to compensate for the last battle in southern Xinjiang. Nanyue and Beirong have always been the biggest border trouble in Chu. The situation in the north is better, the roads are smooth, the supply of grain, grass and silver is sufficient, and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers is also in the forefront of the Chu army. The south is different, for Anzhou, there have always been different voices in the court of Chu. Some people think that Anju is important, while others think that Anju can be given up. This vacillating view caused the imperial court to change its policies towards Anzhou again and again. Naturally, Cao Hui was destined to not get much support from China in Anzhou. The reason why the Xuanhuo Army was able to send troops to quell the chaos was to a large extent because the political enemies wanted to see Yang Tianhong run into a bloody battle in front of the South Vietnamese, or even be defeated and died. But no one thought that the first battle in southern Xinjiang would achieve his prestige, and it was logical to get the position of resolute and brave.

Dozens of palace maids knelt in front of Princess Xinxuan, and they didn't even dare to come out.

"Speak! Why have they all become mute? This palace might as well raise you as a pig. Dozens of big living people, dozens of pairs of eyes, and they can't even look at a slut, you ...... You're just a bunch of shit!" (To be continued.) )