"Uncle Zhong Yong don't have to be nervous, you and I are here to save the people of the three southern provinces from fire and water." Zou Boxun, the left attendant of the household, was the first to speak to break the silence in the cabin,

"Han Zhen's envoy should have told you just now."

"This conversation is only limited to the cabinet of the Zhenfu Division, and I hope that the loyal and brave uncle will know everything and say everything."

"As long as we can do things for the people of the three southern provinces, we will treat them fairly, and we will never joke about our reputation."

Li Changan was just about to get up and salute first, but was interrupted by a person's voice,

"The old man, the left waiter of the Ministry of Labor, Xia Yunkai." An old man with a goatee was the first to speak,

"Uncle Zhongyong's method of cashing in with work and punishment with work made the old man suddenly."

"In the previous disaster relief, the people were waiting for the disaster relief money to reach their own hands."

"Now, the cash-for-work not only solves the dilemma of the people who have no money, but also solves the problem of insufficient personnel for the reconstruction of the Ministry of Industry, and can also save a lot of silver."

"Cashing in lieu of work can also greatly reduce the harm of banditry, which is really a good idea."

Xia Yunkai's opening was unprecedentedly full of praise.

Li Changan silently helped Xia Yunkai say the word "but" in his heart.

Sure enough, the next moment,

"But can you ask Uncle Zhong Yong to solve the old man's doubts."

"Why do you need to continue to widen the road on top of what was already there? Or even redeploy? ”

"Uncle Zhong Yong should not be unaware that building roads is a huge project, especially to spread the vast land of the three southern provinces."

"It's not something that can be done in a nutshell."

The first question was spoken.

All the pacification envoys present also looked at Li Chang'an.

The questions raised by Xia Yuntian were also their doubts.

Li Changan's strategy can be said to be unprecedented, and it is completely different from the countermeasures proposed by others.

It's exquisite, but there's a lot of stuff in it, and they don't judge right from wrong for a while.

"I've seen Lord Xia." Li Changan took the lead in clasping his fists and saluting, and then explained,

"It is precisely because this is a huge project that Chang'an will specifically propose it."

"Under the construction of roads and canals, named infrastructure."

"And that's exactly what it ties into cash-for-work."

"Nearly 300 million people were affected in the south."

"Building roads, canals, and rectifying waterways can take the lead in solving the problem of eating for the people, and free up enough time for us to govern the three southern prefectures."

"The longer the road and canal are built, the more money the people earn, and the more they can eat, the more uneasy the people will be."

"If we govern the three southern provinces, we will have relatively ample time."

"Otherwise, the eyes of the 300 million people will be staring at us like this, and the pressure on the entire Southern Patrol Town Governor Division will only increase, and in the end, it is likely to affect the results of governance."

Speaking of this, Xia Yuntian bowed slightly, "Uncle Zhongyong's idea, Xia really didn't think of it, but there are other reasons?" ”

Li Changan saw everyone here, and gradually gained confidence in his heart, "Second, if you want to get rich, you must first build roads." ”

"With a smooth road to the outside world, the three southern provinces can reintegrate with the entire Great Jin Dynasty as soon as possible, and recover from the disaster faster."

"Why do we have to re-plan this road and canal construction? It is because it is necessary to look at the development of the three southern provinces in the next 30 or even 50 years. ”

"Instead of repairing every year, every year is bad."

Li Changan opened his hand and said,

"I've been looking through the files of the three southern provinces in the past few days."

"I found that the three southern provinces are hot in summer and warm in winter, with four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, many water systems, and flat land, which is very suitable for grain growth."

"If you go to the field and find that everything is correct."

"Then after the transformation, the three southern provinces will become the land of fish and rice in the Great Jin Dynasty in the future, so much grain is sent to all parts of the Great Jin Dynasty, how can you not build good roads?"

Zou Boxun, the left attendant of the household department, hurriedly raised his hand and stopped Li Changan from continuing,

"Chang'an, you mean the land of fish and rice?"

Li Changan nodded, "The previous three southern provinces were quite scattered among the counties because of large and small floods, coupled with the lack of guidance, and the harvest was not good, so they could only barely maintain. ”

"But this time, since the three southern provinces have completely become a ruin, then take this opportunity to comb the river, rebuild roads and canals, and turn the land of the three provinces into fertile farmland."

"When the time comes, it will not only be able to feed the people of Sanfu, but also become the granary of the entire Great Jin."

Zou Boxun hurriedly asked, "Is this what you said...... Pillar industry? ”

"Not bad." Li Changan's gaze skimmed over everyone's faces,

"The land of the three provinces is vast and flat, as long as it is renovated, it can be mainly engaged in farming, which is the pillar of the three provinces."

"At the same time, although in the general direction, it is necessary to build a land of fish and rice, and a granary of Dajin."

"But it is also necessary to adapt measures to local conditions, some counties are suitable for growing rice, some are suitable for barley and wheat, and some can be used to raise fish and shrimp."

"The low hills are suitable for growing tea trees, fruit trees, poultry and so on."

"These must be investigated and studied in various counties and counties after the Zhenfu Division arrives in Sanfu, and then on the basis of the same general direction, appropriate planning suggestions will be given."

"Instead of directly letting one province grow rice, one province grow wheat, and one province raise chickens and ducks."

When Shen Hansong, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, heard this, he couldn't help but nod and said,

"I saw Uncle Zhongyong's strategy before, and I was still a little skeptical."

"Now that I have listened to Uncle Zhongyong's explanation, it is really extraordinary."

"This is equivalent to letting the imperial court make arrangements at the beginning."

Li Changan paused and said with a smile,

"Your Excellency has won the prize."

"It is indeed to help the people make arrangements, give certain guidance, and plan at a relatively fair level."

"We can't let those who grow rice not earn money, but let fish farming make all the money."

"We must let everyone earn enough money to support their families, otherwise the people will lose their enthusiasm and all their efforts will be in vain."

"Farming has never been an end, but a means, and the ultimate goal is to enable the people to earn a living."

"So that the people can have enough to eat, and the surplus grain, fish and shrimp can be sold for money."

"The money earned is then used to buy clothes and other things."

"To achieve this step, not only can the chaos of the three provinces be solved, but the three southern provinces will really have a complete turnaround in the future."

Shen Hansong listened to Li Changan's description, couldn't help nodding secretly, and then smiled and hugged his fists, "Old man Shen Hansong, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy." ”

Li Changan cupped his fists and saluted back, "I've seen Lord Shen." ”

Zou Boxun was quite satisfied with Li Changan's response, and shifted his gaze to the others present,

"I don't know you, but you still have questions?"

Tan Wenyi, the left attendant of the ministry, hugged his fists and said, "Uncle Zhongyong just said so much, I don't know what we will do first after we arrive in Pingyao Mansion?" ”

Li Changan hugged his fists in return, "In my opinion, we must do two things first!" ”

"First, the Ministry of Industry should sort out the land and water routes of the three southern provinces as soon as possible, re-plan official roads, canals, and dig artificial lakes to create water storage areas, so as to prevent such large-scale floods from occurring again."

"Otherwise, if floods are still frequent, the land of fish and rice and the granary of Dajin will all be mirrored and shattered."

Li Changan said solemnly,

"Second, solve the food problem!"

"The imperial court uniformly purchased the grain in the hands of grain merchants, and took out a part of it as disaster relief grain."

"In the future, we will also provide relief for work, so that the people can afford to buy food."

……

Li Changan was left in the cabin, and the other twelve people came to the deck of the building.

"What do you think?" Zou Boxun looked at the others.

Xia Yunkai, the left attendant of the Ministry of Works, was the first to speak, "I think it's good, Uncle Zhongyong's thinking is very clear, and he is flexible. ”

"The cooperation between the pillar industries and infrastructure construction he said is also very good and can be implemented."

Shen Hansong also nodded in agreement, "Uncle Zhongyong's method is indeed good. ”

"What about the other adults?" Zou Boxun asked.

Tan Wenyi, the left attendant of the ministry, pondered for a moment and said, "Li Changan is available." ”

"Although the strategy is already in our hands, he still has to keep an eye on the specific implementation."

"If others are blindly commanding, they will only waste such a good strategy for pacification."

Soon, the right capital of the Inspectorate, the Imperial History, the Shuntian Mansion, and the Taiyuan Governor's Mansion all nodded.

Qin Xiangming, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and the rest of the people also spoke, "I agree with Li Changan to serve as the thirteenth pacification envoy. ”

Zou Boxun said with a smile, "Since you have agreed, then this matter will be decided." ”

"There's one more thing you need to pay attention to."

"Li Changan, as the thirteenth envoy to pacify this news, don't make a public announcement for the time being."

"Otherwise, if he suddenly ascends to a high position, he will arouse too many people to hold grudges, and if something goes wrong in the middle, it will only affect the progress of the pacification."

"The credit that belongs to him, the credit that belongs to you and me, no one can erase it, and there will be a clear indication on the merit tablet."

The rest of the people also nodded, "This is natural, the Upper Pavilion of the Zhenfu Division is one, one is prosperous, and the other is lost." ”

Not long after, Li Changan got the jade medal that belonged to him.

Zou Boxun also repeated what he had just said.

Li Changan smiled and hugged his fists, "Lord Zou is thoughtful, Chang'an also wants to take another sign of the main business, so that it is convenient to go out to do errands, and it can better hide people's eyes." ”

Zou Boxun nodded and said, "Now that you are a pacification envoy, you should also form your own cabinet." ”

"These tokens are collected and you are at your disposal."

……

The speed of the Yunxia treasure ship was extremely fast, and as soon as it was noon, it had already come to the sky above Pingyao Mansion City and landed slowly.

Li Changan stood on the edge of the Yunxia treasure ship and looked down, his brows involuntarily frowning slightly.

From a distance, outside the city of Pingyao Mansion, a huge number of people gathered, densely packed.

And Pingyao Mansion City is also quite embarrassed, most of the houses are damaged, many people are gathered together, and there is not even a single tile on the top of their heads.

This is still the prefecture city, which has suffered such a heavy blow, not to mention the counties below?

Before he could see the situation clearly, the Yunxia treasure ship fell into the depths of the yamen of the city.

The rest of the officials of the Southern Patrol Town Governor Division have already arrived here, waiting for the summons.

As soon as Li Changan followed Zou Boxun off the treasure ship, Han Shouzheng took out the Qianli Transmission Note from his arms, and his eyes slowly became cold.

"The secretary under him came to report that there are 37 grain stores in Pingyao Fucheng, but the grain prices of all grain stores have risen to ten times that of normal days."

"There is even a grain store clamoring that he can set whatever price he wants, and it will increase to fifteen times tomorrow, and the government will come too."

Shen Hansong, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, frowned directly, "A small grain store, dare to be so arrogant?" ”

Han Shouzheng sneered, "Because the real owner behind this grain store is the Tongzhi of Pingyao Mansion." ”