"Watatsuki is here too."
As soon as Chen Zhou arrived at the construction site, he saw Cao Cao coming towards him.
Chen Zhou advocated the reconstruction of Taixue. As the highest-level university in Han Dynasty, of course he wanted to come and see how it was constructed.
"Lord."
Chen Zhou's hands stretched out from inside the warm cloak and bowed.
"Watari, please be polite to me."
Cao Cao waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for too much etiquette. Privately, they were not only friends, but also relatives, so just be casual.
Guo Jia also followed Cao Cao. When he saw this, he smiled and said: "It's not easy to get here in such a cold weather!"
They all laughed.
Of course, it was very clear that Chen Zhou didn't want to take care of things. Especially on a freezing day, it was really rare to come to the Taixue construction site to take a look.
"I'm in a good mood today, so I'll go out for a walk."
Chen Zhou responded with a smile: "It's just winter, so we are in a hurry to rebuild the Imperial Academy. Is this really okay?"
Cao Cao said: "As long as the money and food are enough, let alone the winter, even if the weather is a little colder, there will still be many people willing to work. Besides, I need this Imperial College very much and hope to complete it as soon as possible."
After Chen Zhou's reminder, Cao Cao understood the importance of Taixue.
The sooner it is completed, the sooner it will be able to oppose the family's sanctions.
Rebuilding Taixue is another important strategy.
Chen Zhou understood Cao Cao's thoughts and said: "My lord, with the Imperial Academy, you can do many things."
Guo Jia said: "I have also read your books, and I never thought that books could do this. I admire you!"
"Exotic skills and ingenuity are not worth mentioning."
Chen Zhou said modestly.
At this time, the construction site officially started.
All the buildings to the east of the palace have been demolished. Fortunately, there are not many residential buildings here. They were taken away by Xia Houyuan yesterday and sent to other places for resettlement, so they can be demolished so easily.
The demolition was actually nothing to look at. They came here just to show their importance to the construction site, and then nothing happened. However, not long after watching, someone came to find them again.
"So the lord is here."
Xun You came over, exhaled a breath of white breath, brushed off the snow on his body, and said softly: "Another group of refugees came outside the city. In addition, some people's houses in Yuzhou were crushed by the snow. According to reports from the counties below, Memorial, many people died of the cold."
After he finished speaking, he felt a chill coming over him.
This damn weather is so uncomfortable!
It gets colder every year.
Their large families can also use charcoal for heating. It is very comfortable to burn a charcoal stove.
But it is impossible for ordinary people to have carbon. Even if they do, they have to bring it to the city and sell it for money. There are almost no clothes to keep out the cold. In today's weather, it is not surprising that it is freezing cold.
"Are the refugees here again?"
Guo Jia said: "Our temporary resettlement place is already crowded with refugees, and I'm afraid we won't be able to accept any more refugees."
Cao Cao said: "Even if you can't accept it, you have to continue to accept it."
Population is the basis of development. Refugees gathering in Xudu can bring a lot of people.
As long as the refugees from outside are resettled and they survive, in the spring of next year, Cao Cao can replenish his troops from these refugees and cultivate the abandoned fields in Yuzhou, Yanzhou and other places for them.
To conquer the world, provide various logistical support.
They don't want to let these refugees go.
"Continue to build a few greenhouses and use thicker straw to block the wind. Gongda will go to Mao Gong later and ask him to allocate a batch of food to help the refugees." Cao Cao added.
Mao Gong is Mao Jie.
He was the one who drew up a preliminary development blueprint for Cao Cao, and for the first time proposed to Cao Cao that he should serve the emperor and not obey his orders.
Currently serving as the chief minister of the Han Dynasty in Xudu.
In charge of finance and warehouse.
Xun You said: "There are too many refugees coming now. There are people in Yuzhou, Yanzhou, and some Sizhou who are affected by the disaster. They all need us to allocate food relief. There may be a fight with Yuan Shao next year. If the food is consumed in winter, Too many, what should we do next year?”
Hearing this, everyone felt that the food crisis had broken out again.
You must know that when a large army is mobilized, food is consumed very quickly, especially when fighting Yuan Shao on a scale that requires a lot of troops and must be available at all defense lines.
More grain and grass will be used, and Cao Cao's accumulated wealth can be used up quickly.
I had cut a handful of leeks from aristocratic families and grain dealers before, and I got enough grain. But this kind of leeks can only be cut once, and no one will be fooled the second time.
"Is there any way to cross it?"
Cao Cao asked immediately.
Guo Jia and the others all focused on Chen Zhou.
Chen Zhou thought for a long time, his eyes fell on the construction site, and said: "The workers here are all Yingchuan people, not refugees. In fact, we can change a group and bring in the refugees admitted from outside the city to work for relief. This can Guaranteeing the construction of the Imperial College, and secondly, not delaying relief, can save some costs, and I believe the refugees will also be very happy."
Guo Jia agreed: "This method of crossing is good, but how can we get a lot of food next?"
Chen Zhou shook his head and said: "Similar to the last method, I don't have it for the time being. However, we need to obtain a large amount of food next year, and the only way we can do it is through farming. My lord has already done this method."
When he first accepted the millions of Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, Cao Cao asked them to farm to ensure sufficient food.
"After spring begins, I will give my lord some agricultural advice, which may increase production and ensure tax revenue." This is the only thing Chen Zhou can do.
"It's ice and snow now, and countless people have died from the cold. Is there any way to get through it?" Xun You asked.
They had discussed related matters a long time ago, but could not come up with anything.
For example, if the refugees admitted outside the city did not have corresponding measures to protect themselves from the cold, many of them would die from the cold. This would not achieve Cao Cao's goal of population.
"This is actually simple."
Chen Zhou had already made preparations to keep out the cold, and said: "To deal with the severe cold weather, in addition to wearing warm clothes, it is also necessary to make a fire to keep out the cold. However, charcoal and other things are more valuable than gold in winter. If there is a thing that can replace charcoal, even It is easier to use than charcoal, and the cost is not high. The master can still distribute it for free, which can alleviate the situation of people freezing to death a lot."
"Is there anything better than charcoal?"
Cao Cao asked immediately.
Chen Zhou nodded and said: "Of course, my lord can ask Wen Cheng and the others to come over. Those things are in the factory, as well as heaters, etc., and they are also available in the factory. If my lord needs it, you can have it picked up at any time."
"Come here, pass on Wen Cheng to them and meet me at my house."
After hearing this, Cao Cao shouted to the entourage behind him and said: "It's freezing outside. Please come to my house and discuss this matter carefully."
Chen Zhou agreed: "Okay!"
Together, they followed Cao Cao back.
Xun You said in admiration: "It seems that Du Zhi has predicted in advance that there will be severe cold this winter. He has been prepared so early in advance for his lord."
After receiving his reminder, Cao Cao and Guo Jia both nodded.
Chen Zhou still knows everything and understands everything!
