What Yang Shanlu showed was a map of Daming, or he painted it himself. After all, the maps of this era cannot be seen at all.
"My father, come and see."
"what!"
When Yang Sichang saw this map, he immediately liked it.
Because this map is very clear, unlike the maps produced by the Ministry of Industry, because people in this era are generally not sensitive to numbers, jokes such as "the river is wide and the height is a hundred meters high" will appear from time to time.
It's just that... Yang Sichang saw that there was a place on the map that was specially marked, and that was Qiongzhou Island (Qiongzhou Island).
Yang Sichang was puzzled: "Lu'er, why did you mark it out specially?"
Yang Shanlu didn't answer directly, but asked, "My father, in this case, what do you think of Qiongzhou Island?"
"Qiongzhou Island? Isn't this a savage land, where prisoners are exiled!" Yang Sichang said disapprovingly. Of course, this is also the common opinion of people in this era.
But Yang Shanlu smiled when he heard it: "My father, this is not a barren land! On the contrary, this is a treasure that God has given us to Da Ming! To solve the endless problem of plundering, we must fall into this area. Treasure land!"
"What?" Yang Sichang's eyes widened when he heard it. How could this be possible!
However, Yang Shanlu has a plan for this, and this is also a key part of the next layout, so Yang Shanlu explained in detail: "Father, there is a reason why I say this.
First, Qiongzhou Island does not have winter in all seasons, and rice can be grown three times a year. It is easy to produce two to three shi rice per mu.
Second, Qiongzhou Island has 50 million mu of developable land. At the top of the capital, plus eight prefectures such as Shuntian and Baoding, it can feed 15 million people, accounting for about one-seventh of the entire Ming Dynasty. population.
So, Father, do you think this is still a wild land? "
"What!" After Yang Sichang heard it, he almost jumped up: "This, this... Isn't this comparable to the land of the two lakes!"
You must know that in the impression of the ancients, it was a barbarian land, a place used to exile prisoners! But now...
"Lu'er, this matter is very important! You can't fool your father!" Yang Sichang said nervously.
Yang Shanlu just laughed, how could he fool him! And I really want to talk about in this era, I am afraid that no one can better understand Qiongzhou Island! And this is where the confidence lies in solving the problem of hungry people!
Then Yang Shanlu said in a whisper: "So father, look, if we can organize a fleet to transport all the farmers who can't survive in Shaanxi, Henan and other places to Qiongzhou Island, wouldn't this solve the problem?
After these refugees arrive on Qiongzhou Island, they will be able to harvest the first crop of grain in three months, and they will be able to harvest the second crop of grain in the following year, which is more than enough to feed themselves. In this way, will they think of rebellion
And after doing so, the refugees in Shaanxi, Henan and other places have been effectively guided, and the number of people willing to follow Li Zicheng and other rebels to rebel will be greatly reduced? Wouldn't it be twice the result with half the effort if we implemented the strategy of suppressing the bandits again? "
"High, really high!" Yang Sichang was so excited that all the beards on his face were curled up after listening to it! In fact, officials like him are definitely not lacking in IQ, just because of insufficient knowledge.
But now, since Yang Shanlu has pointed out a clear path for him, of course he knows what to do.
Then after careful calculations, he looked at Yang Shanlu's eyes again, and he was already infinitely happy... Haha, this is really an ancestor's manifestation, and he sent such a unicorn to the Yang family!
"It's just that if this is the case, then we need to act quickly!"
Because according to Yang Sichang's plan, he is going to implement the strategy of suppressing the bandits in June next year, that is, the Central Plains war! After all, the later it is delayed, the more erosive the situation in the Central Plains will be.
But now, in the remaining seven months, we must hurry up to transport the hungry people, and in order to be effective, at least one hundred thousand refugees are used as the unit, so we must act as soon as possible.
"In addition, Lu'er, if this matter is to be carried out smoothly, the emperor's consent must be obtained."
"Father, please rest assured, I am sure to convince the emperor."
Yang Shanlu is full of confidence, a joke, the emperor Chongzhen has turned his hair gray in order to solve the problem of rogues... And now that there is such a good solution, I am afraid it is too late to rejoice on the spot...
And after that, the two decided to enter the palace together tomorrow.
After all, this matter is not trivial. Yang Sichang, as the presiding officer of the war department, and Yang Shanlu, as the initiator of the proposal, all need to enter the palace together.
However, entering the palace and the saint is tomorrow's matter, and on that evening, Yang Mansion still has one important thing to do... that is, a large banquet to celebrate the return of the Sun family.
Of course, this is only a family banquet. In the future, we will have to prepare for important guests.
But even so, at this family banquet, all important figures in the Yang Mansion, such as Yang Shansong and Yang Shansun, were all present, including Yang Sichang's two concubines.
Of course, after the family banquet, the Sun family can now sit on the main seat and eat, but the two concubines can only stand behind them and watch them until the people at the table finish eating. It's their turn.
But this is not the point. When he was ready to take the seat, Yang Shansong, as the eldest son of Yang Shansong, was sitting on the left side of Yang Sichang, which meant that he was the orthodox heir to the Yang Mansion.
But today, when Yang Shansong wanted to sit on it as usual, it was blocked by Yang Sichang by raising his hand. Then Yang Sichang had smiled at Yang Shanlu and said, "Lu'er, you sit here."
"what!"
Seeing this move, Yang Shansong's face instantly turned pale! My goodness, has this already demonstrated his attitude in public
In fact, since the rise of Yangshan Reed, Yang Shansong has already anticipated this day, but this is too fast!
As for the eldest lady Zhou who had already been seated, she was shaking all over when she saw it, and she couldn't believe all this before her! If it was not Yang Sichang who said this, but someone else, she would have rushed to tear him to pieces!
But now... Zhou clenched his teeth, still trying to work hard: "Master, isn't this always Songer's position? Let Songer continue to sit here..."
"What do you women know!" Yang Sichang ignored her at all and refused!
what? After Zhou listened to it, he was so angry that his body was about to falter! We must know that Yang Sichang has never said anything hard to her for nearly 30 years, but what about now
Not to mention that she is from a famous family, the family of the powerful, is his wife Yang Sichang is marrying! It's not the kind of concubine who can swear at will! But now
And most importantly, what should her Songer do...
But Yang Sichang had a reason to do this. If he had already faintly planned this in his heart before, and today, after a long talk with Yang Shanlu, he confirmed Yang Shanlu's talent even more!
He also concluded from this that it must be this one who will carry forward the Yang family in the future. If this is the case, then don't hesitate to announce it to the world!
But Yang Shanlu, he didn't expect this to happen, but since it has already come, he is also happy to see it happen.
Yang Shanlu just looked at the desperate mother and son of Yang Shansong, smiled at Yang Sichang and said, "I will obey your father's orders."
Then he sat on Yang Sichang's left-hand position grandiosely, and this sitting completely established his heir status!
Even the maids who were serving in the living room showed awe in their eyes... This third son will be the head of the Yang family in the future!
After the next meal, Yang Shansong didn't even know what he was eating... He just barely finished eating like a wooden man, and then returned to his house and locked himself up!
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Even after his mother Zhou came to see him, she slammed into the door... It can be seen that this time it was a big blow to him!
In this kind of giants, news spreads the fastest, but after Yang Shanlu learned about it, he just smiled, really thinking that relying on the identity of the eldest son can stop me? This is wishful thinking!
As the saying goes, gold always shines... *, it will turn a dragon into a storm!
But early the next morning, after the early morning, Yang Shanlu went to the Forbidden City with Yang Sichang.
With the honor of the Forbidden City, there are not many people from Yang Shanlu, but when he arrived at the gate of the city, the little eunuchs who guarded the gate were impressed by him... No way, how many people gave the cousins to the emperor
So immediately ran to report.
A quarter of an hour later, Emperor Chongzhen had summoned them in the Wenhua Hall.
And after seeing the Yang family father and son, Emperor Chongzhen was still very happy. Yang Sichang, as the Shangshu of the new military department, was also the celebrity in front of Emperor Chongzhen, so naturally it doesn't need to be said.
As for Yang Shanlu, it all feels like his younger brother, let alone.
After waiting for the seat, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and asked: "The two Aiqings came together, what's the matter?"
"Enlighten the emperor, there is indeed something important to play!" Although the Qiongzhou emigration was a plan by Yang Shanlu, at this time, as a junior, his father Yang Sichang still needed to raise it.
In addition, Yang Sichang and Chongzhen had already mentioned this four-right six-corner strategy to suppress the invaders, and Chongzhen basically agreed, so it is more appropriate to propose this supporting plan now.
Of course, if you want to be convincing, you still need physical objects, and then Yang Sichang took out the map of Daming from his arms.
But when Chongzhen saw it, his eyes lit up! Because he also saw the value of this map, the drawing was clear and detailed. Compared with the abstract maps drawn by the Ministry of Industry, it was simply too strong.
Then, in conjunction with Yang Sichang's ten-faced net-strike strategy, Chongzhen felt more clear, unlike before, it was just a vague perception.
Seeing Chongzhen's satisfaction, Yang Sichang just laughed, and continued: "The Emperor Qi is more than that."
Then he threw out the theory he heard from Yang Shanlu, that is, the strategy of transporting hungry people to Qiongzhou Island.
To say that when Chongzhen first heard about Qiongzhou Island, he didn't take it seriously.
But after Yang Sichang explained the advantages of Qiongzhou Island in detail, like what can be cooked three times a year, and the hungry people transported can be taxed in half a year, Chongzhen's eyes suddenly brightened...
There are such good things unexpectedly? We must know that these hungry people who stayed in Shaanxi and other places will become vapers in all likelihood, but what about now? Can you actually farm the land honestly and pay for food in a proper manner? And this is great!
To know the problem of Chongzhen being caught by this rogue, it made it impossible to sleep well all night... But what about now? Is this how sleepy meets a pillow? Not to mention the positive impact this had on the entire Ming Dynasty!
Chongzhen laughed happily: "Haha, the old man is really my Fang Xuanling! To break the world, make a decision!"
But at this time Yang Sichang said: "The emperor is so rich, but this time the old officials dare not greedy merit. Whether it is this map of Ming Dynasty or the strategy of transporting hungry people to Qiongzhou Island, it is my dog Yang Shanlu's strategy."
"What?" Chongzhen was really shocked now. I didn't expect Yang Shanlu to have such an insight on national affairs in addition to his outstanding military training!
And he also believes that Yang Shanlu has this ability. It is necessary to know that this time the world is experiencing a severe drought, and the tax collection in various places is extremely difficult, but only Zhenluwei paid the full amount of Tuntian Zili, which shows his talent...
"Hehe, it seems that God has given Yang Aiqing a gift. It is indeed my great fortune." Chongzhen was very happy.
When Yang Shanlu heard this, he said solemnly: "Enlighten the emperor to do something for Daming and save the lives of the people in this world. This is the little wish of the minister."
"Good, good." Chongzhen sighed again and again, but then, after thinking about it, he sighed lightly. In front of these two close people, he didn't hold the fig leaf again.
Chongzhen said: "Ai Qing's strategy is indeed very good, but now that the treasury is empty, I am afraid that I can't even get the silver used to transport these hungry people."
This is also the truth. At this time, Daming was already devastated and his operation was getting increasingly difficult.
Just like in early February of this year, Ningxia garrisons repeatedly protested because of payment, but there was no payment to pay, and finally there was a mutiny. Even the governor, Yushi, was killed, and a lot of effort was spent in the end. The matter was eased, which shows the financial distress.
After hearing this, Yang Sichang frowned. Although he has a strategy for governing the country, he can't make any money...
It was Yang Shanlu, who just chuckled and said: "Enjoy the emperor, the ministers are not talented, and are willing to serve 100,000 taels of silver for the country to share the worries."
"This this this..."
Chongzhen heard that it was Long Yan Dayue. His thin face was full of joy. In fact, since Hundred Flower Dew became popular in the capital, he also knew that it was the Yang family's property, and it made huge profits.
But the problem is that there are more and more wealthy merchants in the world, but how many people are willing to serve the country? But now... this is good!
However, Yang Shanlu doesn't care much, in fact, this is the foreshadowing he laid out before...
Why greatly increase the output of Baihualu? Isn't it just to rob the rich and help the poor, suck the blood of those wealthy and nobles, to save this country
To know the original Hundred Flower Dew business, with a daily production of forty bottles, he can earn 9 thousand taels of silver every month.
But now, the output has increased by 5 times (excluding the part that Zhou Chang sold to Dongying). As for the profit sharing, he and Yang's house are inverted.
He now earns a net three thousand taels of silver a day, 90 thousand taels a month! So now it is 100,000 taels, which is just more than a month's profit.
However, in the case of transporting hungry people, the 100,000 taels are of great significance. Calculated based on the cost of transporting a hungry person by one tael (cheap shipping), this 100,000 taels can transport 100,000 hungry people!
After transporting these 100,000 hungry people, the plan to develop Qiongzhou Island can be initially launched!
As for Yang Sichang on the side, he was very relieved to hear it... And he didn't understand until this time. No wonder Yang Shanlu insisted on expanding production at the beginning, because he was preparing for the future layout...
"Well, if that's the case, you can write a memorial tomorrow, old gentleman. After I approve it, you can order it to be implemented."
Chongzhen said excitedly, as if he had seen signs of improvement in the country's affairs before his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Yang Shanlu said, "Your Majesty Qi Zou, the minister is panic. I wonder if this matter can be postponed for a few more days?"
"Oh, why is this?" Chongzhen asked inexplicably.
It's very simple. Yang Shanlu talked eloquently: "Enlighten the emperor, although this matter is a good thing, but if you rashly promote it, I am afraid that there will be no small resistance in the court. Therefore, the Weichen believes that we should still build momentum first!
Then Yang Shanlu slammed his head again: "My Majesty, the Weichen opened a newspaper in Beijing called Daming Bulletin. After the trial run, it sells well, so we can serialize it in the newspaper first. Introduce the wonderful prospects of the development of Qiongzhou Island and how to benefit the country and the people... After this has expanded its influence, it will not be too late to officially announce it."
"Okay." Chongzhen was very pleased to hear that, this is the old-fashioned strategy.
Moreover, when he heard Yang Shanlu mentioned the Daming Bulletin, he was pleasantly surprised: "It turns out that this newspaper was run by Ai Qing!"
"Weichen panic-" Yang Shanlu admitted frankly, can he still not admit it? I didn't see a large number of Daming Bulletins in the corner of the main hall... Apparently, the emperor who cares about national affairs has also become a loyal user of Daming Bulletins.
After all these things were finalized, Yang Shanlu said goodbye with his father and left the palace.
After the two returned to the Yang Mansion, the mother Sun was waiting for him. Although she has become the master of the Yang Mansion, she has no habit of being domineering, and just misses her Lu'er.
Of course, the Sun family is also very proud, hehe, my son can go to see the emperor...
But after I came back, it was still early, Yang Shanlu saw him and walked with his mother in Yang's mansion. To be honest, if he didn't come back for more than four years, he could be regarded as revisiting the old place.
Of course, they used to have low status and there were restrictions on where they could go, but now...
Then I looked at the familiar scenery in the mansion... The small bridge and the flowing water, the garden and the rockery, Sun was very emotional, and also very happy. Originally thought that they would never be seen again, but now...
Among them, the Sun family also brought Yang Shanlu to the Chai Yard where the servant lived, and visited an old cook. When Sun was bullied in the Yang Mansion, only this old cook didn’t look down upon it. They often serve them more meals, which makes Sun always grateful.
So now, after seeing her, Sun received a hundred taels of silver on the spot, and rarely used her power to promote her to the manager of the kitchen, which was regarded as a return of the friendship of the year.
This makes other people very envious of that old cook... This is how good people are rewarded!
In the afternoon, Yang Shanlu took the Sun family to visit Beijing together. Because he still had to go back, it would be better to see more.
After playing in this way for a day, the two mothers returned to the mansion.
"San Gongzi, the master invites you to go to the study—" But after returning, there was already a servant waiting for Yang Shanlu.
That being the case, when Yang Shanlu rushed to the study, he saw Yang Sichang pacing back and forth in the study, his brows were also slightly frowned, and he was obviously thinking about difficult problems.
After seeing the arrival of Yang Shanlu, now the father and son did not hide it. Yang Sichang just said: "Lu'er, the immigration plan you mentioned, I thought about it again today, and I think it's really good.
However, if it is to be implemented smoothly, I am afraid that it will pass the Donglin Party. Otherwise, this group of people will rush forward, but they can kill people! "
As for the reason, Yang Sichang is thinking about it right now...Wonderful thinking, it hurts the people and money... The shit basin is buckled on the head casually...
And Yang Shanlu laughed when he heard this: "Father, please rest assured, the children dare to propose a plan to transport hungry people. I have already considered the difficulties they will face, and I have already formulated countermeasures. The current leader of the Donglin Party should be Huang Dao. Week?"
"Yes, it's this old man, could it be that you..." Yang Sichang looked at him in surprise.
"That's right—" Yang Shanlu nodded and said, "Since the Donglin Party members are going to hold back, I will take care of him!"
Although Yang Shanlu also knows that Huang Daozhou is nearly sixty years old this year, and his temper is like a stone in that pit, smelly and hard, but Yang Shanlu is confident to convince him!
In order to carry out the immigration plan smoothly and to reverse the increasingly decadent state of Ming Dynasty, this blocking stone must be removed!
As for the success or failure of the matter, we will soon be able to see the resolution... Because Yang Shanlu decided to visit the Yellow Mansion at night personally! (End of this chapter)