Ma Yun's body is still very lazy. Even if you want to be angry. But nowhere can I get angry. I had to pretend to be angry and said: "You guys are really begging. You dare to laugh at me. I want to see how you look like in two days."
Cai Yan covered his mouth and smiled: "My sister is still in confinement. I think the master will not do anything about it."
Bian Yu also smiled and said, "A sister has been up to this night. What is there to be afraid of my sister."
Finish this sentence. Bian Yu's own face blushed first. The body that has not been watered by rain and dew for a long time is blisteringly hot. She even looked forward to the nightfall earlier.
Cai Jue stroked her raised belly. He smiled and said: "Sister Xiu listens to their nonsense. The master is accompanying Miss Zhu to visit her dad."
Liu Xin originally planned to visit Zhu Ding in the morning. If it weren't for him to occupy Zangke County. Zhu also appointed a prefect. Zhu Ding will not suffer from this unreasonable disaster. As far as this point is concerned. Liu Xin also felt a little guilty in her heart.
But in his position. There are many things that you cannot help yourself. His people no longer belong to him. Time naturally no longer belongs to him. A few days ago, I knew that Liu Xin was working on Kuailiang’s funeral. Ju Zuo them are also more acquainted. Never came to bother him. right now. The burial of Kuailiang is complete. Jushou and Tian Feng waited early in the morning in the front hall of the prefecture. They didn't come to Liu Xin to talk about the past. But there are important reports.
After Kuailiang passed away. The position of Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry was vacant. Tian Feng is an official secretary. Naturally, candidates for successors must be proposed for Liu Xin to decide. The establishment of six departments is Liu Xin's "first." Tian Feng hasn't really understood the meaning of the six parts. Therefore, his selection of candidates for Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry only started from the two perspectives of personal ability and reputation. Three people, Han Song, Jia Xu, and Man Chong are delineated.
Liu Xin glanced at the list. Not very satisfied. Liu Xin knows. Although some regulations have been promulgated in this era. But it is still a thousand miles away from the rule of law. The main reliance on now is the rule of man. The reason why he appointed Kuailiang as Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry. It is because Kuailiang has a gentle temperament. Benevolence, justice and love for the people. He served as the Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry. It can avoid the emergence of a group of cruel officials who like to extract confessions by torture and bend into tricks.
Since there is no suitable candidate. Liu Xin was not in a hurry either. Put down the list gently. He said lightly: "Yuan Hao. This is not busy. When the situation in various places gradually stabilizes. Local officials and military generals need to make some adjustments. Let's make a decision together at that time."
In the eyes of Tian Feng and Jushou. Liu Xin is the future Dahan orthodoxy. Liu Xin's words reached their ears like an imperial decree. Liu Xin said this. Tian Feng responded with "No." He got up and retire. Tian Feng is a person who knows how to score. Although he came together with Jushou. But each has its own functions. Besides, Jushou is also in charge of the Phantom Secret Spy. Some things are not something he should know.
in fact. What Jushou said today does not need to be kept secret from Tian Feng. It was he himself who thought about it a lot. What Jushou wants to report is about the war in the two places, Zangke and Jiangnan. And Tian Feng already knew these things.
Since Zhao Yun and Dianwei arrived at Zangke. He fought more than ten battles with the Central and Southern Allied Forces led by Meng Huo. All Meng Huo's troops have been driven out of the territory of Zangke. But there was no further order from Liu Xin. They did not dare to go deep into the four counties of Central and Southern China. The two sides only set up camps on the border. Confront each other.
The situation in Jiangdong is very good. With the help of Xu Chu's 20,000 new force. The counties under the jurisdiction of Yuzhang, Kuaiji, and Wujun all descended from the wind.
Liu Xin listened to Jushou talking about this. Shen Sheng asked, "Has the whereabouts of Wang Lang and Yan Baihu been found?"
Jushou said, "Wang Lang and Yan Baihu have been entrenched in Jiangdong for many years. Once they escaped. It is really difficult to hunt down. However, according to the information obtained by the Phantom Secret Spy lurking in the Jiangnan area, these two men are very likely to have fled overseas. May I ask. Lord, do you want to organize manpower to go to sea to track down where they went?"
Liu Xin pondered: "The vast ocean. It's not easy to find the whereabouts of a few people. Forget it. It's just two incompetent people. I don't want to make a big wave. Let them go."
in fact. Jushou also worried about Liu Xin's brain fever for a while. Ordered the hunt for Wang Lang and Yan Baihu. Because people at that time had limited knowledge of the sea. There are still some fears. I heard that Liu Xin didn't intend to continue entangled with these two people. Jushou breathed a sigh of relief. Said: "The lord is wise. This time I can pacify Jiangdong. General Gan can be said to have contributed a lot."
Liu Xin shook her head slightly. Said: "Gong is gong. Pass is over. Gan Ning did not get the order. Unauthorized use of troops. But can not be punished. Now Jiangdong has decided. I plan to transfer Xu Chu and the 20,000 soldiers to Zangke. This time for Zhongnan IV County. Never tolerate it. As for Ganning. Let him continue to sit in Wu County. Allow him to commit crimes and make meritorious deeds."
Jushou leaned forward and said, "Qi entrust the lord. The subordinates thought that General Xu's men should not be moved lightly. Now, although the counties in Jiangdong are flat, the largest group of bandits headed by Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin are already willing to take effect. But there is still there. There are many bandits and pirates. These bandits are to be suppressed or punished. Please also the Lord to announce."
Liu Xin said in surprise: "Back then, you and I first arrived in Jingzhou. Banditry was rampant. If you don't use iron-fisted methods, where will be today's bright universe. Is there any kindness to these thieves and bandits. As long as you dare to show up, you will resolutely kill them. ."
Jushou said, "Go back to the lord. The subordinates used to take the initiative to suppress them. Later, General Xu sent a gentleman. He went to see his wife. Advised the wife to open the Internet about Jiangdong's group of pirates. This gentleman's name was reversed. Zhong Xiang. He is from Yuyao in Kuaiji. He is upright and talented. He also has some truth in what he said. Everyone can't make up his mind. Let the lord personally decide."
"Yu Fan." Liu Xin said the name silently twice. There seems to be some impression. But he doesn't remember any major achievements. Can not help but say. "Where is this person now. I want to see him."
Jushou got up and said, "This Mr. Yu was outside the mansion gate early in the morning. Because he didn't get the call from the lord, he didn't dare to come in. The subordinates will call him."
Liu Xin gently raised her hand. Said: "Public and. I will go with you to invite."
Since it is thirsty for talents. Then you must look thirsty for talents. Liu Xin understands. Many literati in this era have a good face. Even if you just do it yourself. It will also make them grateful.
really. Seeing Liu Xin personally greeted the gate of the prefecture. Yu Fan clasped his fists in both hands. Excited and speechless.
After Kuailiang passed away. Liu Xin closed herself in the study for three consecutive days. This incident has already spread in Xiangyang. And it has evolved several times. In the end, it became Liu Xin because of the death of Kuailiang. Do not eat meaty fish. Not close to female sex. Fast for three days. Pray for Kuailiang to burn incense. The so-called "women are for the pleasure of themselves. The scholars die for the confidants". Can be appreciated by such a lord. What are the demands of subordinates? Seeing Liu Xin greeted him personally. Yu Fan has secretly made up his mind. Swearing allegiance to him.
Everyone returned to the front hall to sit down again. Liu Xin said: "Mr. Zhong Xiang. Listen to the public. Regarding the Jiangdong group of thieves. You advocate the use of Fu instead of suppression. I would like to hear the details."
Yu Fan gave a salute to Liu Xin. Said: "Back to the Lord. The reason why there are more bandits in Jiangdong. It is because the people's life is difficult. If the people have food, clothing, and housing, who wants to risk their heads and come out to be robbers."
Liu Xin thought for a while. He said: "Mr. has been in Xiangyang for a few days. You have seen it. The people in Xiangyang are well-fed. I think. As long as the policies implemented in Xiangyang are moved to Jiangdong. People's food and clothing shouldn't be a problem. Is it just that? . Then we can solve Jiangdong’s bandit problem."
Yu turned his face over and showed difficulty. He said: "The land in Jingzhou has been fertile since ancient times. The water and grass are abundant. The people are rich in life. But there are many rivers and lakes in the east of the Yangtze River. The climate is humid. I am afraid that the lord's policy will be unacceptable when implemented."
Liu Xin laughed. He said: "Hehe. I am not satisfied with the land and water. I heard that Jiangdong is a land of fish and rice. I think. As long as these policies can be implemented, there is no guarantee that the people will become rich. But livelihoods should not be a problem."
Yu Fan smiled bitterly: "The lord is right. Jiangdong does produce fish and rice. But fish is not suitable for long-term storage. It cannot be eaten as a meal. The environment there is not suitable for growing high-yield wheat. It depends on the annual harvest alone. Rice can’t feed many people. And the humid climate often makes people sick. Once the labor at home falls ill, the family will be over.”
Liu Xin suddenly understood. No wonder the Jiangdong area will be sparsely populated. In the eyes of later generations, the poetry and picturesqueness of the river on the small bridge in the south of the Yangtze River. At that time, it brought great troubles to people's survival.
For people who are used to sitting on the ground. Humid climate tends to cause many diseases. In the Han Dynasty, where medical conditions were extremely backward. A small wind chill often kills people.
The land in the south of the Yangtze River is mostly paddy fields. More suitable for planting rice. However, the yield of rice was very low at that time. It's less than half of wheat. The farmers worked hard for a year. Exclude taxation. The rest is simply not enough to feed oneself. This is also an important reason why most of the population was concentrated in the north, which is suitable for growing wheat.
And criss-cross rivers and lakes. It also makes it very difficult to reclaim the land. And it is difficult to form large connected farmland. and. Jiangnan except for the plains. There are also many hills and mountains. It is neither suitable for planting rice. It is also not suitable for growing wheat. In addition. Natural disasters such as floods and typhoons from time to time invade. It also brought a huge threat to the survival of the people in Jiangnan.
In addition, the government and tycoons imposed harsh levies and taxes on the people. Exercisingly. The people really can't live anymore. It is still light to lose the grass. If someone stands up and shouts. I'm afraid it's about to rise.
Liu Xin wanted to understand these deep-seated reasons. Could not help but laugh. Said: "Zhong Xiang. I have a way to solve the problems you mentioned. Over time, the people of Jiangdong counties will not only have good food and clothing. They will gradually become rich."