Jinling Heart-Appreciating Pavilion is located on the west gate of Xiashui on the bank of Qinhuai River in Jinling City, with Qinhuai below. It is a scenic spot within Shuixi Gate of Nanjing.
Leaning on the railing and looking at the sunset, the river is rushing forward, and the mountains are hidden, and the willows are leaning on it. It is the picturesque scenery of the country, and for a while... a frustrated hero.
The status quo cannot be changed, and the only option is to replace the "Ten Thousand Words Ping Rong Policy" with "The Boss's Tree Planting Book". Isn't this frustrating enough?
"...The sunset above the building, in the sound of the broken bell, a wanderer from the south of the Yangtze River. After looking at Wu Gou, I patted the railings all over, but no one understood me. I came here."
Unconsciously, Zhao Hong blurted out the song "Water Dragon Song" written by Xin Qiji who was full of passion for serving the country but was frustrated.
You want to do something but can't do it, you watch helplessly but you can't do anything about it. The most you can do is say "I'm stupid" or "Fuck you uncle".
Who can understand the bitterness and helplessness of those people with lofty ideals who lean on the railing and look north.
He went ahead for a few days and traveled incognito, while the guards escorted the artillery and other teaching equipment and came later. Everything was kept simple and avoided if possible, so as to minimize disturbing the people along the way.
At his current status, there is no need to show off anymore, but it is especially rare to feel relaxed when going out.
The reason why I arrived at Jinling City a few days in advance was to visit some of the famous scenic spots in Jinling City, such as the Pavilion for Enjoying the Heart, where I could visit the past and pay homage to the sages.
"Your Majesty, Xin Jiaxuan came here back then, Su Dongpo, Fan Chengda, and Zhang Xiaoxiang also came here. Lu Fangweng also came here, and there was "the clouds and melons on the dark river are walking in the rain, and the autumn leaves on the stone city are swaying." "The lonely minister was always worried about the situation, and he was crying when he wanted to move the capital." His concern for the country and the people made him awe-inspiring."
"I admire the sages," Tian Yi said softly from the side.
"Your Majesty, Yangzhou is located between the Jianghuai River and the Huaihe River. It is at the crossroads between the north and the south and a barrier to the south of the Yangtze River. It is said that guarding the Huaihe River does not guard the river. To guard the river, you must guard the Huaihe River. Therefore, we must guard Yangzhou and prevent anyone from crossing Yangzhou and causing trouble in the south of the Yangtze River."
Zhou Ping looked towards Jiangbei in the dusk, as if he had something to point out.
He went to Jinling first, and the Anti-Corruption Department was established silently. His subordinates were already conducting overt and covert investigations to fight against corruption.
The old friend left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and the fireworks descended from Yangzhou in March.
In those days, Yangzhou's Yanliu Painted Bridge was covered with wind and green curtains. Nowadays, due to frequent wars, people's livelihood is in ruins and is devastated. Du Gao, the new governor of Yangzhou, reported that Yangzhou needed to repair the city and recruit people for spring plowing. The majestic city of Yangzhou has a population of less than 50,000, so Zhao Hong has lost interest in going anywhere to admire the historical sites.
"As long as the Song Dynasty rises, future generations will also say that you, Tian Yi and Zhou Ping, have also been here with me."
Zhao Hong smiled proudly and pointed to the north with great interest.
"I withdrew the Zhao brothers and sent Du Gao to Yangzhou to live with the people and build water conservancy. I asked him to restore Yangzhou within five years. One day, Yangzhou will return to its former prosperity."
Du Gao was good at practical work, and his first impression on Zhao Hong was that he was a talented person who could only be the leader and could not be subordinate to others.
In other words, being the second in command is a waste, let alone a small county magistrate.
Speaking of which, brothers Zhao Fan and Zhao Kui, the prefects of Yangzhou, interceded for the rebellious teacher Zheng Qingzhi. Although their courage was commendable, they touched his rebellious scale. If he doesn't punish him severely, how can he restore the imperial power?
Although these two people have a good reputation as officials and generals, and they are not just mediocre people waiting to die, they are still ruthless and ruthless.
It's just that they don't have a good eye and insist on showing off their strength. The talents of the Song Dynasty were much higher and more powerful than them. It was just a matter of whether the court would use them or not.
"Your Majesty sent Du Gao to Yangzhou to clean up the troops, stabilize the people and stabilize the border. Aren't you planning to regain Chuzhou and restore the Huaidong border?"
Zhou Ping asked suspiciously.
The Huaidong frontier fortress town in Chuzhou is now in a state of separatism, and the imperial officials are useless. If it can truly come under the rule of the Song Dynasty, Huaidong will have no worries about border defense.
However, once troops are used in Huaidong, the Jiangnan East Road across the river will be greatly affected, and it will be difficult for the New Deal to be implemented smoothly.
"Chuzhou is in ruins. It is neither time nor necessary to recover it now. Besides, Du Gao has just taken office and his buttocks are not even hot. If he is asked to deal with Li Quan, isn't it asking him to seek death?"
Zhao Hong shook his head and continued:
"Wait until next year or the year after that, when the new army on Jiangnan East Road is completed, I will allocate tens of thousands of elite soldiers and generals to help Du Gao defend Yangzhou and prevent the war from burning through Yangzhou. Now with three to four million guns, we can Why not keep Huaidong safe for several years?"
Chuzhou is located on the south bank of the Huai River, on the southeastern border. The Song and Jin Dynasties have been at war for many years, making it useless. Even if Chuzhou is recovered, he will not have the energy to restore people's livelihood. It is better to maintain the status quo and let Li Quan suffer.
He needs to concentrate on dealing with potential threats from the northwest.
Tian Yi and Zhou Ping both nodded in agreement.
It seems that Zhao Hong also knows how to swallow his anger and use time to work hard to deal with Li Quan.
"Tian Yi, when will the Jiangnan Arms Manufacturing Branch be able to complete the production of firearms and armor weapons?"
Both the gunpowder factory and the iron factory belong to the Jiangnan Arms Manufacturing Branch and are built on Bailuzhou in the west of Jinling City. However, for safety reasons, the gunpowder factory and the iron factory are completely separated in the south and north.
The gunpowder factory and iron factory were also one of the new policies implemented on Jiangnan East Road. Zheng Tu and Tian Yi were in charge of it. The craftsmen were mobilized from Shaoxing and Lin'an Prefecture in Zhejiang Province. Among them, the iron factory is not only built for military use, but also for civilian use. Everything is under preparation.
In Zhao Hong's plan, soap factories, briquette factories, match factories, clothing factories, shoe factories, and possibly cement factories, glass factories, bone china factories, etc., must be established one by one.
Stimulate domestic demand, stimulate exports, expand employment opportunities...
Perhaps he will come up with several five-year plans to push the Southern Song Dynasty towards prosperity and power step by step.
Several five-year plans!
How many five years are there in life? In the blink of an eye, the last thing you want to see is the graying of the hero's head, and the aging of the beauty, with not so much time left to live.
"Your Majesty, the factory supervision will not be completed until the end of April, and it will not be until May that gunpowder and firearms can be produced."
Tian Yi estimated and said.
Seeing what Zhao Hong meant, he wished that everything would be ready overnight.
Zheng Tu and the others came to Jinling to work before the New Year was over, and the required minerals were gradually transferred to Jiankang Mansion starting from spring. All the craftsmen and civilians worked hard day and night, just to get the Jiangnan Arms Manufacturing Department to start production as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty must be careful not to overthrow talents and rush for success. The reason why Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty failed in his achievements and left him with eternal infamy is that he wanted to accomplish something that took hundreds of years to accomplish in one battle. Your Majesty, be careful."
Zhou Ping observed the details and pointed out Zhao Hong's "forced rule".
Although it is said that "Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day", if civil strife and popular uprising are triggered, the New Deal may come to an abrupt end and return to before liberation overnight.
"I don't abuse people's power, so why are I so eager for success? But it is the right way to think twice before doing anything."
Zhao Hong shook his head, but he was helpless.
Although the Song Dynasty had already lost at the starting line in terms of military affairs, things had to be done step by step. Many people worked hard together, and there was really no rush.
However, bureaucracy, formalism, hedonism, and extravagance must be eradicated as quickly as possible through the New Deal.
"Tian Yi, you are the chief firearms instructor of Jiangwu Hall. Are the firearms and gunpowder used by Jiangwu Hall ready?"
Especially the artillery and sky-shaking thunder during the drill must not be flawless.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, all kinds of artillery, thunder, as well as teaching materials, instructors, school uniforms and flags are all ready. Teaching will never be delayed!"
Tian Yixin said emphatically, but he was afraid of patting his chest to assure Zhao Hong.
Speaking of which, Shi Miyuan and others are not without merit. At least the funds for establishing a martial arts hall were basically borne by the property gained from those who ransacked their homes.
"Are all the instructors from the martial arts hall in place? Are the teaching materials ready?"
No matter how big or small the matter was, Zhao Hong took care of it one by one.
He doesn't have to worry about it at the Song Dynasty Naval Academy. The daily basic drills and basic teaching materials are the same as those at the Jinling Martial Arts School. Water warfare drills must wait until the warships are refitted, and the corresponding combat methods must also be changed.
As for the basic sea training for the Naval Academy students, it is the same as the Navy's previous drills, nothing special.
"Back to Your Majesty, the instructors are in place and have now entered the Naval Academy and Jinling Martial Arts Hall. The teaching materials such as "Infantry Drill Code", "Artillery Drill Code", etc. have been prepared in the Martial Arts Hall and the instructors are reviewing them."
With the constant flow of people coming and going, Tian Yi's voice also became softer.
As for the traditional "Seven Books of Martial Arts", many deletions were made, and books on mathematics, medical books, history, geography, etc. were newly added.
Tian Yi was training officers in Yujin Garden. The "Infantry Drill Code" and "Artillery Drill Code" were taught on site while teaching and compiling teaching materials. They were printed in Lin'an City and then brought to the Jinling Lecture Hall.
As for the renovation of the martial arts hall, Wei Liaoweng was responsible for it, so Zhao Hong could rest assured.
In less than three months, Wei Liaowen had basically everything ready for the Jinling Martial Arts Hall. There is no doubt about his efficiency and ability.
"Are the yamen and staff of the Anti-Corruption Division fully prepared?"
Zhao Hong's eyes turned to his brother-in-law Zhou Ping.
Anti-corruption matters are related to official corruption and the foundation of the country. The corruption of officials in the Song Dynasty was not surprising to the people, but they did not realize that it had seriously shaken the foundation of the country.
Officials accept bribes, collusion between officials and businessmen, and the common people, cutting leeks and harvesting wool, the hierarchy is solidified, the second generation of officials and the second generation of rich people are making trouble, but the common people have hope and hope.
"Your Majesty, the Anti-Corruption Branch is located on the west side of the Jiangnan East Road Transfer Department Office Gate. Although it is a bit crude, it is in line with the original intention of fighting corruption. There are currently more than 20 employees, all of whom are wise men from Zhejiang and Zhejiang. By the way. Because Wu Wenying of the Institute has traveled extensively, he often comes to provide assistance, which is of great help in anti-corruption matters."
Wu Wenying, Jingjie Institute, anti-corruption...
Zhao Hong nodded slightly.
Wu Wenying, the great poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, finally found his place and understood the way he wanted to live, just like the talented lyricist Liu Kezhuang.
"The Jingjie place..."
Zhao Hong hesitated slightly and did not continue.
I originally wanted to ask about the economic circles and the implementation of the New Deal, but people like Hu Mengyu and Wu Wenying were not here.
However, judging from the precedent of previous kings giving up on the affairs of the world, it may be very difficult.
"Your Majesty, I have had a few chats with Mr. Hu. There are many obstacles in the economic affairs. I'm afraid it won't be easy."
Zhou Ping looked at Zhao Hong's face and whispered.
"Not easy?"
Zhao Hong's heart sank, and then he said seriously:
"I will spare no effort to support the implementation of the New Deal on Jiangnan East Road. If Hu Mengyu can't continue, I will have to replace him. If it still doesn't work, I will implement it myself. I will never show mercy to anyone who dares to block the road!"
This has always been the case with political reforms. There are thousands of monsters and monsters blocking the way. If those with vested interests can take the initiative to give way, how do you explain the words "people's hearts are all selfish"?
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will inform Hu Mengyu of your Majesty's intention. Mr. Hu is as fierce as fire and a brave man without fear. I think he will live up to your Majesty's trust."
Seeing Zhao Hong's expression turn cold, Zhou Ping felt secretly nervous.
"No need to tell him, let him solve it on his own. He is almost forty, he shouldn't give in easily!"
Let Hu Mengyu implement the New Deal, and the top priority is the economic affairs. Once the clearing of farmland is resolved, most of the disadvantages of agriculture will be eliminated. Only when the farmers' problems are solved can other new industrial, commercial and mining policies continue to be implemented.
As for industry and commerce, such as smelting, textiles, ceramics, shipbuilding, handicrafts, etc., as industry develops, commerce will naturally prosper.
Of course, this requires a good administrative environment and complete legal protection.
Therefore, anti-corruption is imperative and is the foundation of the country.
