It is difficult to go to Shu and it is difficult to go to the sky.

In the twilight of summer, on the Jinniu Road, the official road leading to Shukou in Deyang Mansion, there is a flow of people, and countless people in Shu are either alone, or couples are in pairs, or they are carrying their families, relatives and friends, or caravans are moving forward, bustling, going north.

Among the common people, there were also large groups of officers and soldiers, but many of them were over forty years old, and they were not armoured, and only weapons such as knives and guns, and archers were scarce. At a glance, you can see that this is the local Xiangjun militia in Sichuan.

In other words, they are all Sichuan officials and soldiers who were eliminated during the reorganization of the armed forces, as well as the poor people in the local militia.

The Song people opened the border to Hexi and requisitioned 50,000 Xiang soldiers and militia, many of whom dragged their families and went to Hexi for adventures.

Even though the heat has subsided, by noon, the heat is still unbearable. However, the ancient trees of Shu Road are towering to the sky, and they have also resisted a lot of heat.

"Third brother, have you ever been to Hexi? What's it like there? Dangerous or not? You said that when we arrived in Hexi, could we really divide 10 acres of water to irrigate the land? ”

Liu Xing was carrying a burden, sweating profusely, holding a red tassel gun in one hand, while moving forward, with a series of questions in his mouth.

"I haven't been there either, so I'll know what it's like. Our safety is protected by the border army in Hexi, and there will be no trouble. In addition, the immigrant is real, the emperor's holy decree, and the army's explicit order, how can it be fake? Rest assured, your 10 acres of watering land are indispensable! ”

He Taiping did not look back, and continued to hurry.

He looked ahead, searching the crowd of people. Among them were his wives and children.

"Third brother, now that it's over, isn't it about to go through the winter? Why don't you pass next spring? ”

From here to Hexi, there are still nearly 2,000 miles to go, and it takes two months, or even longer, and when you get to Hexi, I'm afraid it's already winter.

"How can it be so mysterious as you say!"

He Taiping finally saw his wife and children in the crowd, and hurriedly waved his hand, but unfortunately his wife and children didn't see it, but the little daughter on the horse was in sight. And it seems that the youngest daughter is still very happy.

"Three passes and five states, as well as Lizhou, the world is close to the water and the first to get the moon, and it must have already passed. When we arrive, we may have burned the wasteland, and we are just waiting to be cultivated, just in time. ”

He Taiping's words made Liu Xing nod and continue to ask.

"Third brother, do we all want to be in the army?"

"I heard what the general said, three percent guard the border, and seven percent of the tuntian. Don't worry, you and I are over forty, and we won't fight on the border, but only in the fields. ”

He Taiping smiled slightly and patted Liu Xing's shoulder.

People who are forty years old still can't hold their breath.

"Are there so many people going?"

Liu Xing looked at the team and had a different thought.

"There are many people in Chengdu and there is little land, and there are many brothers who have no land. 10 acres for one person, rush to go! ”

He Taiping said in his mouth, a little embarrassed.

Isn't that what he himself is? He sold his land to the rich, became a tenant himself, and had to join the army.

"Who is that, such a big formation?"

He Taiping pointed to the huge convoy in front of him and asked about several officers and soldiers around.

"Third brother, I heard that it was Liu Dayi, a wealthy businessman from Chengdu Prefecture, and the dozens of truckloads were all goods he brought, and I heard that they were all fabrics, flour, medicinal herbs or something."

The officers and soldiers who traveled with him included those from Chengdu Prefecture, who were well-informed and knew the details of the businessmen.

"I heard that Liu Dayi bought 200 hectares of land in Ganzhou, Hexi, and said that it was Shangtun. This time, I'm afraid I'll have to stay in Ganzhou for a few days. ”

Another officer said, his eyes full of envy.

"200 hectares!"

He Taiping's eyes widened suddenly.

One acre of Shangtian in Chengdu Prefecture is 20 runs, that is, one mu of Zhongtian is also 134 runs, 200 hectares is 20,000 mu, and the minimum is 200,000 or 300,000 runs.

This Liu Dayi, what a big stroke!

"Hexi Shangtun, as long as one acre of land is five runs, 200 hectares is 100,000 runs, and it is exempt from taxation for three years. This Liu Dayi, not only wants to do business, but also does business in Hexi and Sichuan, but he is going to make a lot of money! ”

Liu Xing shook his head, looking a little depressed.

"I heard that Pugu, a wealthy man in Deyang Mansion, also bought 200 acres of land in Xiliang Mansion. He was engaged in the trading of coal and porcelain, and also went to Hexi to buy land. Isn't he afraid of choking? ”

Another officer, Sun Xian, muttered out.

"Didn't Pu Hong in Kuizhou Mansion be beheaded by a raider, isn't this Pu Gu a member of Pu Hong's clan?"

Soon, another officer and soldier shouted suspiciously.

"More than 60 people in the Puhong family were basically wiped out. Pu Gu just has the same surname as Pu Hong, and besides, people mainly dig wells and open mines, and no one does the drudgery. If it weren't for honeycomb coal, he wouldn't have made a fortune! ”

Liu Xing shook his head and denied the speculation of his comrades.

"I think you're jealous? People invest so much, real gold and real silver, travel thousands of miles, invest more, the risk is also great, and naturally you want more! Think about it, if you run into a bandit and rebel army, wouldn't you have no money and no money? ”

He Taiping laughed, and his heart was full of sarcasm.

People buy land and are upright, how can they provoke these lazy guys.

"And the bandits?"

Sun Xian's eyes widened unconsciously.

"If it happens, won't you lose your life in vain?"

These old, weak, sick and disabled people were all eliminated from the army during the reorganization of the official army. If it weren't for the strict military discipline and the 10 acres of land granted by their families, they would not have gone to Hexi, which is thousands of miles away, to cultivate.

"Bandits? Rebels? Third brother, don't laugh! ”

Liu Xing pointed to the Song cavalry on the official road, galloping back and forth, and his eyes were full of envy.

"See, the Tatar cavalry has been driven away by them, who dares to make trouble? 50,000 elite soldiers went to Hexi, all artillery grenades, and they were escorted by border troops along the way, what are you worried about? ”

He shook the red tassel gun in his hand and said with a smile:

"Besides, if it's an ordinary bandit, we'll be enough."

The army laughed. Indeed, they all have family members with them, and when they encounter foreign enemies, of course, they have to fight against the same enemy.

"Let's go! If you miss the sun, you'll have to delay your trip! ”

He Taiping urged everyone, and together with Liu Xing, joined the crowd rolling north.

In the city post station of Chuzhou, under the pergola on the side of the road, the new Wuwei County Warden Shi Songzhi carefully checked the roster and asked the officials on the side to give orders.

"After registering for the next wave, hurry up and send the details to the Xihe Prefecture Post Station as soon as possible, so that they can be ready to respond!"

After the emperor and the Sichuan envoy Cui He, the Lizhou West Road pacification envoy Guo Zhengsun, and the Hexi envoy Fan Zhong discussed the omissions and filled in the gaps, and the specific immigration matters were also handled by him.

"Yes, Xianggong, go and do it immediately!"

The official hurriedly agreed and went down to make arrangements.

This Shangguan is shrewd and capable, full of energy, and his inexhaustible strength is really admirable.

Shi Songzhi took a breath, picked up the tea bowl on the table, tilted his neck, and drank half a bowl of "grunt".

"Xianggong, can you drink such coarse tea?"

Ma Shirong, the guard on the side, said with a smile on his face.

Four historians, full of scholars, brocade clothes and food, and a group of slaves. Running to the northwest to suffer this sin, and not disliking it at all, made him awe-inspired.

"But for the sake of state affairs, I am willing to do it. How difficult the people's livelihood is, it is already good to have coarse tea and light rice! ”

Shi Songzhi put down the tea bowl and said slowly.

The emperor personally transferred him to Hexi, how dare he refuse? How can you refuse?

If the historian wants to regain his strength, he wants to be the secretary, this is his opportunity, and it is also the opportunity of his historian, and he must not miss it!

"Shi Xianggong, your daughter is serving in the border army of Lizhou Rongsi, have you father and daughter met?"

As the general of the defending army in Chuzhou City, Ma Shirong naturally understands the female students of Jinling's martial arts hall clearly.

At the mention of his daughter, Shi Songzhi's face involuntarily darkened.

"I saw it a few days ago, she did a good job, she is already the chief medical officer of the Lizhou Rong Division, and she can be regarded as worrying about you."

is almost 20 years old, and if he doesn't return to Lin'ancheng, he will save what death and what injuries he will save in these dangerous and bitter cold places. If you don't pay attention, when will it be a head? When can I get married?

His daughter loves the emperor, and he has a "secret" about this. However, this is obviously wishful thinking on the part of his daughter, and the emperor does not seem to have this in mind.

It seems that he has to think of a way to transfer his stubborn daughter back to Lin'an City, and like Wei Liaoweng's daughter Wei Sisi, she will teach her husband and children.

Shi Songzhi's face was gloomy, Ma Shirong observed his words and quickly changed the topic.

"Shi Xianggong, Sichuan migrated to Lintao Road and Hexi Road, which is going north. I heard that there were still many people of the Great Song Dynasty who went south with the naval warships, and I heard that they were also immigrants. Is there such a thing? ”

"Not bad! The warships of the Great Song Dynasty sailors cruised on the open sea, exalting their prestige outside the country, which was the image of the prosperous era. Just like now, the grain from Huguang is shipped to Sichuan, the grain from Sichuan is transported to Hanzhong, and the grain from Hanzhong is transported to Lintao Road and Hexi Road. The grain from Huguang was transported in by ships from all over the South Seas. ”

Shi Songzhi's face improved, and his eyes lit up.

The people live on food. Immigrated to Lintao Road and Hexi Road, whether there is food or not, that is the first priority. The emperor has solved the most critical things, and the rest is much simpler.

The emperor is eloquent and strategic, and he knows that he feeds the Great Song Dynasty from overseas, and his vision is far-reaching and his plans are big, which makes him admire.

"Xianggong, the next wave of immigrants has arrived!"

As the next wave of immigrants came, Shi Songzhi stood up in surprise.

"Jiang Wanli, you've arrived! Quick, arrange meals for immigrants! ”

"Xianggong, this wave of immigrants in Mianzhou is good, most of them are young and middle-aged, and there are many bachelors in it......"

Jiang Wanli spoke softly, with a story in his eyes.

"Then how do you say it, you have to stay in Liangzhou, not in our Wuwei County."

Shi Songzhi whispered, and the two old foxes looked at each other, and they both laughed.

"Ziyuan, immigration is a national project, Your Majesty has great expectations. Hexi is full of waste, and the first priority is to reclaim and open up wasteland. I wonder if we, in addition to encouraging the common people and sergeants to reclaim the famine, can we, the officials, also do our part. For example, if each person has two to three acres of self-cultivated land, and the people reclaim the wasteland, can a reward ...... be set up?"

The two adults were full of interest and talked eloquently, and Ma Shirong on the side was also excited.

The emperor made a big deal and went south to the north to open up, and the future of the Great Song Dynasty made him full of expectations.