Chapter 300 Jianghuai Integration (Continue to keep adding more updates!)
After wiping out Jiangdong, as long as Liu Biaobie deliberately gave away territory, Liu Feng still wanted to recuperate and carry out the second phase of the plan to lay a solid foundation.
Among them are projects such as building water conservancy and vigorously improving production.
"Father, the master craftsmen organized by the boy before have also developed multiple waterwheels, water canals, manpower canals and other technical equipment, which are just used in this project."
Liu Feng Encouraging Liu Bei, he said: "There will be a severe drought in Jiangbei next year. How can my father sit back and watch the people starve to death? Since we want to help the victims, why not organize them and work for relief? Spend the same money to feed them, and still let them They only need to spend two to three times more food and some money to get water conservancy projects in the entire Huainan and even Huaibei. Why not?”
The victims only need a bowl of porridge, which is enough for two meals a day, but the cost of working-for-work relief is indeed much higher. At least people need to have food to eat, and occasionally some oil and water.
"Hiss..."
Liu Bei groaned in pain when he heard that two to four times the food expenditure was required.
It has only been a few days of spacious life, are you going to grit your teeth and live in austerity again?
“Can the state’s money and food be enough to spend now?”
Liu Bei asked: "Your money and food will go into the sea."
Liu Feng did not panic, and calculated for Liu Bei: "Father, don't worry, now there are more than 600,000 shi of food in the state's treasury." , but this year’s autumn harvest can be 40% more than last year.”
Xuzhou’s food purchases have been crazy in the past two years. Jingzhou alone has imported more than one million shi, as well as Chen Guo. , Liang Guo and other places, the total income has been close to three million shi.
Such a huge amount of grain was not squandered by Liu Bei and his son, and almost most of it was used in farming in various places.
Coupled with the bonus from the Xuzhou treasury, at least 3.5 million shi of grain must be spent on farming in the past two years.
Today, Xuzhou's grain production has returned to 80% of its peak. This year, it is estimated that the grain production will be around 150 million shi. Based on the 30-yuan tax and 50-50 farming methods, there will be approximately 7 million shi. Land tax.
But this number cannot really be handed over to the treasury. The local nobles in Xuzhou will eat part of it, which is about 800,000 shi. This part is mainly part of the 30 tax of the households. .
In comparison, because there were no powerful nobles interfering in the farming households, and the Liu family and his son strictly controlled the business, the losses were very small.
In short, the total loss of these two parts is 800,000 stones.
Don’t think that these powerful nobles are taking too hard. This number is already quite clean. It is completely the result of Liu Bei’s prosperity and strict anti-corruption.
You must know that when Tao Qian was in charge of Xuzhou, the number that could actually enter the government treasury was often only half of the theoretical tax, that is, the land tax of three million shi. In the end, only one hundred and fifty were sent to the state government's granary. Thousands of stones.
It can be imagined how much the powerful Xuzhou nobles, who only embezzled 800,000 shi of grain, supported Liu Bei and his son, right?
Of the remaining 6.2 million shi, about 2 million shi should be left for county governments and county governments in various places. These are not only the salaries of upper and lower officials, but also the cost of their administration.
So the real land tax that Liu Bei can receive is actually only more than four million shi of grain.
Now there are more than 100,000 soldiers in Xuzhou. The most basic rations require more than 2 million. In addition, there are more than 10,000 war horses. This is another ration consumption equivalent to 40,000 soldiers. Two items for one In addition, Xuzhou only has six to seven hundred thousand shi of grain left at most.
Fortunately, some of the rations for troops stationed in other states were borne by the locals, such as the State of Lu and the State of Rencheng.
At the same time, Peiguo, Runan, Liangguo and part of Yingchuan, as well as most of Jiangbei currently occupied, can also bring a considerable harvest this year.
Coupled with the more than two million shi of grain stored in various places, Liu Bei and his son were able to sustain themselves.
Runan is the second-largest county in the world, and even the Yellow Turbans in Runan are farming instead of rogues, so the food in Runan is worth looking forward to.
Even if they have just occupied it and haven’t had time to digest it, the appetite of the local nobles will be too much.
But conservative estimates suggest that Runan should have more than one million shi of grain in storage.
Peiguo has now acquired everything. It is also a country with a large population and can hand over at least 700,000 shi of food.
Although there are only five counties in Yingchuan, they all have good paddy fields. There should be great hope in handing over 200,000 to 300,000 yuan in grain.
The Yellow Turbans in Runan are also generally calculated, and the number is greater than that in Yingchuan. It should not be difficult to hand over 300,000 to 400,000 grains.
Finally, add the land tax of 500,000 to 600,000 dan promised by Chen Guo, and the land tax of at least 300,000 to 400,000 dan from Liang Guo.
The two counties in Jiangbei can squeeze out at least 800,000 shi of food.
Through this calculation, Liu Bei can save nearly five million shi of rations this year.
Coupled with the reserves of Tancheng, Pingyu, and Shouchun.
As long as you want to do it, you can do it.
Based on the high-intensity ration standard of two dan per capita, five million dan of grain is enough to employ 200,000 people for a year.
How many people did the two Jiangbei counties have in total? After Yuan Shu's Huo Huo, Liu Feng estimated that it would be good if he could only have five or six hundred thousand left. He might as well only have three or four hundred thousand left.
So the food aspect can be solved.
As for money and silk, there is no need to worry.
Although Liu Bei and his son's daily diet and clothing are not frugal, they are definitely not extravagant. They have never built palaces and houses for themselves. Among the princes in the world, they are undoubtedly the most frugal family.
Xuzhou’s money is either used to purchase various materials and develop farmland, or to reward soldiers and meritorious service personnel, or to pay salaries to upper and lower officials.
Originally Liu Bei was very loyal and liked to reward his subordinates lavishly, but he was later persuaded by Liu Feng.
Not to mention Xuzhou’s treasury, Shouchun alone seized nearly 300 million yuan.
This is also thanks to Yuan Shu's exploitation, which does not distinguish between nobles, powerful people or civilians. They all treat them equally. The richer they are, the more ruthless they are.
After all, how can the poor have as much money as the wealthy nobles?
After listening to Liu Feng's analysis for him, Liu Bei had an unprecedented clear understanding of his family background.
Before I knew it, my career had become so huge.
So, Liu Bei felt confident and immediately expressed his stance: "Since you already have a perfect plan, just do what you want. My father will always be your backing."
Liu Feng He was overjoyed and immediately expressed his position: "Father, just don't worry, everything will happen as long as the child is here, and my father will not be disappointed."
Hearing this, Liu Bei laughed for a long time, stroking his beard and sighed: "My Qilin son should have Ling Yun. "
The next day, Liu Bei prepared a memorial to capture Yuan Shu, search for the national jade seal, and pacify most of the area north of the Yangtze River. The memorial flew towards Luozhong.
At the same time, there was also a memorial written by Liu Bei to impeach Liu Biao and sent to the court.
In this memorial, Liu Bei accused Liu Biao of overstepping his authority and interfering in Yangzhou affairs, and even denounced Liu Xun as a traitor and traitor. He regarded the emperor's land as private property and even offered Lujiang County to Liu Biao, but Liu Biao actually wanted to accept it.
Whether it's useful or not, let's give Liu Biao some eye drops in front of the little emperor, and at the same time make Cao Cao and Yuan Shaoan feel at ease.
Brothers, even Jiangbei doesn’t understand. Don’t worry about me swelling too much.
In the days that followed, while Liu Feng was reorganizing his military equipment and heading south to Liyang, he participated in many meetings with Shaopi Cao and conceived a major project to connect Huainan and Huaibei.
After intense discussion, everyone finally recognized Liu Feng's huge idea.
But at the same time, this huge idea has also been divided into three steps.
The first step is to repair Shaopei and restore the entire Huainan water conservancy project around Shouchun.
The second step is to rely on the Huaihe River to organize Huaibei and integrate it into the Huainan project.
The third step is to rely on the Yangtze River to prepare the north of the Yangtze River and completely improve the entire grand design project.
Liu Feng was only responsible for proposing a general program and requirements, and the specific details were left to Shaopi Cao.
Liu Feng actively promoted everything in Shouchun. He not only implemented Shaopicao's tasks and plans, but also prepared the army heading south to Liyang and was ready to go at any time.
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Back to Xiangyang, Jingzhou, after Liu Biao’s meeting was dissolved, everyone walked out together.
At this time, Kuai Yue, Pang Ji, and Cai Mao were walking together.
The three of them are the backbones of the four major families in Jingzhou. If Huang Zu is added to them, they will be complete.
Cai Mao was the first to speak. He told Pang Ji: "You Lin, prepare quickly after you go back. We have to set off tomorrow and take the waterway to the Lujiang River. Then you can go to Ruxukou to pour water. Cross Chaohu, turn to Feishui, and go all the way north to Shouchun."
Pang Ji nodded and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Is it so hasty to start tomorrow?"
Cai Mao. He smiled bitterly: "It's okay if we don't rush. I have to worry about it when we get to Shucheng. It's not Liu Zitai who's sitting there."
Pang Ji was surprised. In the past, Cai Mao respected Liu Xun very much. How could it be so pessimistic.
Cai Hao glanced at Kuai Yue and saw that he looked calm but had no intention of speaking. He took the initiative to introduce Pang Ji: "You also heard what happened in the hall earlier. Don't listen to Liu Pan and the others. No matter what, Liu Beijun It was easy to capture Shouchun." Then, Cai Mao smacked his mouth, shook his head and said: "There are millions of grains in Shouchun city, nearly 20,000 elite soldiers, and more than 40,000 civilians. You let Liu Pan. Are they going to try? I think even if they finish all the parts, they may not be able to get into Shouchun, let alone the palace city inside.”
At this time. , Kuai Yue suddenly spoke and pointed to Pang Ji: "You Lin, what De Gui said is really good advice."
Pang Ji suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly: "What Yidu said is true, De Gui's words, It's thought-provoking. "
Kuai Yue continued: "When you go to Shouchun, you must remember eight words."
Not only did Pang Ji hold his breath as he listened to Kuai Yue's words, but even Cai Hao beside him couldn't help but slow down his breathing.
It can be seen how profound influence Kuai Yue's wisdom had on them.
Kuai Yue was used to it and didn't pay attention to their performance. He continued to say: "If you don't seek meritorious service, don't make any mistakes."
Pang Ji quietly recited a few words silently. All over, and a hint of admiration flashed in Cai Mao's eyes.
After the three people left the state capital, they went their separate ways.
After Pang Ji returned to his residence, he immediately called his servant: "Go and call the mountain people and Shi Yuan."
The mountain people are Pang Hua, the son of Pang Degong, the elder brother of the Pang Ji clan, named Shan Min.
Shi Yuan is naturally another nephew of Pang Ji, Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan, who is also one of the Shu Han fans.
Soon, Pang Hua and Pang Tong arrived at Pang Ji's house.
"Mountain people and scholars, Ming Gong wants me to be sent as an envoy to Xuzhou. Tomorrow morning, I will go to Shouchun with Cai Degui to ask for an audience with Liu Qiaoqi. On this trip, I may be able to see the Central Plains Junyan, I want to take you two with me. I wonder if you two are willing to do it?”
Pang Ji is the person with the highest official position in the Pang family's generation.
His elder brother Pang Degong was much more famous than him, but Pang Degong had an upright temperament and did not like officialdom. He gave up his resources to Pang Ji and became a hermit himself.
Pang Tong’s father passed away earlier and did not leave many resources.
Although the Pang family is still one of the four major families, Pang Ji is almost alone in supporting the overall situation.
For the sake of the family, he must start training the next generation.
Pang Hua, Pang Shanmin's son, was naturally the first choice, but Pang Shanmin's character was very similar to Pang Degong, which made Pang Ji very worried.
At this time, Pang Tong came into his sight. Although this boy was not very smart, he had a simple appearance and a calm temperament, so he was considered a good prospect.
After hearing Pang Ji’s question, Pang Hua and Pang Tong looked at each other.
Although Pang Hua followed his father's temperament, he was still in his youth at this time. When he heard the news that he could travel, he still wanted to participate in it.
So, Pang Hua answered cautiously: "Uncle, my nephew is naturally willing to follow you to the Jianghuai River. I just don't know if my father will be allowed to go."
Pang Ji immediately waved his hand and said, "As long as you want to go, I'll tell you what your father's place is."
Hearing this, Pang Hua no longer hesitated and said hello immediately.
Pang Tong, after Pang Hua expressed his stance, bowed to Pang Ji and saluted: "Tong has no objection and is willing to follow my uncle eastward."
"Okay!"
After receiving two satisfactory answers, Pang Ji was in a good mood. He immediately waved his hands and said: "Then you two should go home quickly and prepare. Come to my house to gather before dawn tomorrow."
Before dawn the next day, Pang Hua and Pang Tong each brought a child and luggage to the door of Pang Ji's house.
Pang Ji walked out quickly, took the two of them, two children and a dozen servant guards directly to the dock.
Cai Mao has completed preparations at this time and is waiting for Pang Ji.
After seeing him, he quickly greeted him to get on the boat, and then set sail.
Compared with rowing against the current when we came back, this time we set off with the current, and the speed is two to three times that of rowing against the current. If the wind direction is right and the wind is strong, we can even travel seven to eight hundred miles in one day. It can be said that it is a boat trip. Like flying.
Just when Liu Biao and Liu Bei's memorials and letters were on their way to Luozhong.
Cao Cao in Luozhong was also in huge trouble.
This trouble comes from Yuan Shao.
"Absurd! Stupid!"
Cao Cao was furious in the hall and yelled at Yuan Shao, without any respect at all, and at the same time, there was no trace of the emotions of youth.
Most of the people in the hall looked gloomy at this time. Not to mention trying to comfort Cao Cao, they were obviously very angry themselves.
The reason why this scene happened is obviously that Yuan Shao's memorials and letters arrived in Luozhong.
Yuan Shao's words were broken and uninhabited, and all the palaces and pavilions were destroyed by military disasters. He finally summed it up in one sentence.
Longzhong is dilapidated and poor, not enough to serve the emperor.
Therefore, I sincerely request the emperor to move to Yecheng. Yuan Shao is willing to serve the emperor personally and be loyal to him.
At the same time, he also wrote a letter to Cao Cao specifically, expressing his righteousness, asking Cao Cao to support his idea, and persuading the emperor to move, and even vaguely threatened him.
Cao Cao is now a prince, and Yuan Shao actually treats him as his younger brother. He even makes such ridiculous demands and asks him to do it by name.
How could Cao Cao endure this?
My lungs were blown away.
At this time, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said: "If Yuan Benchu has the ability, he will directly lead his troops to Luozhong to greet him. As long as I still have breath, I will never let this villain succeed!"
"The last general is willing to follow the great general and never let the villain disturb the emperor!"
The generals under Cao Cao were very loyal and felt that their master had humiliated their ministers to death. They left the table one by one and prostrated themselves, shouting loudly with red eyes. Show loyalty.
Seeing the loyalty of his generals, Cao Cao's anger faded a little.
"Generals, please rise quickly. Cao Cao is fully aware of your loyalty to the emperor and patriotism."
Cao Cao immediately expressed his stance: "Cao Cao will protect the emperor with you and share the same hatred of the enemy. Don’t let the villain’s conspiracy succeed!”
It's no wonder that everyone in Cao Cao was so angry. It was really Yuan Shao who was so inhumane. His behavior was even more outrageous than that of his future husband. He wanted to abduct the emperor and go to Yecheng.
This is to rely on his own strength of soldiers and horses, but Cao Cao is not afraid of him.
At this time, Cheng Yu and Man Chong had returned to Yanzhou.
The scribes present are Xun Yu, Xi Lu, Ding Chong and others.
Seeing that Cao Cao had calmed down, Xun Yu stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Ming Gong, it is not just Ming Gong's intention that the emperor lives in Luozhong."
When Cao Cao heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Wen Ruo has great views!"
Xun Yu's words suddenly awakened Cao Cao. After all, the emperor was not just Cao Cao's, he also had Liu Bei's share.
Of course Liu Bei has the obligation to protect the emperor with him. Cao Cao did not believe that Liu Bei would give up the emperor because of a letter from Yuan Shao.
After saying that, Cao Cao stood up and slowly turned around.
After a moment, he said: "I can write a letter privately and pass it to Xuande to inform him of the original conspiracy. At the same time, I will ask the emperor to issue an edict to refute the original intention. Luozhong is among the world, for me The capital of the Han Dynasty, the palace in Luozhong was destroyed, so I ordered the uncles from all over the world to pay tribute for repairs. How could I give up the proposal?"
Xun Yu and others immediately responded.
Cao Cao decided to write a letter to Liu Bei, but the day before he made his decision, several letters from Luozhong were already sent to Shouchun.
Among them are the black fat man Dong Zhao, the great calligrapher Zhong Yao, the chariot general Yang Feng, and the guard Zhou Zhong.
It can be seen that Liu Feng's connections in Luozhong are still quite strong, and Yuan Shao is indeed unpopular. In addition to Cao Cao, there are many people who do not want Yuan Shao to get the emperor.
Jiang Huai was unaware of the situation in Luozhong at this time.
At this time, due to the continuous expansion of the project, the entire water conservancy project plan was no longer limited to Shaopei. Therefore, Shaopei Cao was renamed Shuilicao and Liu Bei personally supervised it.
After Liu Feng arranged everything for the Water Conservancy Cao, the vanguard army had also been prepared and began to head south. The first target was Li Yang.
(End of this chapter)