Fan Zhong changed the topic and as soon as he spoke, Cui Yu was shocked.
"Xiangong Cui, I heard that Mr. Ling is a talented man who knows people well and is loyal and benevolent. His Majesty has issued an order to transfer Mr. Ling to serve in Hexi. Do you know?"
"Xiangong Fan, is it true that the dog went to Hexi?"
His only son, Cui Shusi, has always stayed by his side. He is nominally his staff, presiding over the establishment of the driver Yiwen, but in fact taking care of his daily life.
Is the emperor's move to comfort himself, or is he going all out to support the immigrants in Hexi?
"Hexi is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. His Majesty once said that he will transfer Peng Daya, the magistrate of Lizhou, Gao Jia, the magistrate of Mianzhou, Shi Songzhi, the general magistrate of Xiangyang, and order the young master Cui Shusi and others to go to Hexi. In addition, 200 officials will be transferred from various places. 300 graduates of Jinling Academy will go to Hexi to work together to restore Hexi as soon as possible."
Fan Zhong's words made Cui Yu stunned again.
Judging from the ambition revealed in Zhao Hong's poems and words, the military and political affairs in Hexi may have already been planned.
Xixia is already on its last legs and dying, so naturally Zhao Hong will not care about the criticism of Xixia monarchs and ministers.
Cui Yu stroked his beard and thought, frowning slightly.
"Xiangong Cui, tell me what you have to say. If you feel that you need to be taken care of by me, I can report to Your Majesty and ask Mr. Ling to stay in Chengdu and send someone else."
"Fan Xianggong made a mistake. I didn't mean that."
Cui Yu shook his head and then explained seriously.
"Xiangong Cui is as worried as I am. Shi Songzhi is ambitious, unruly and uncontrollable. I once told your majesty that I asked to replace this person, but your majesty did not agree, so I had to reluctantly comply."
Sure enough, Cui Yu's worries were similar to Fan Zhong's when it came to selecting the chief official of Liangzhou.
Mianzhou Zhizhou's Gaojia is smart and capable, but knows how to advance and retreat. Cui Yu's son, Uncle Cui, is also a gentle, gentle and modest gentleman who will not mess around. Only this Shi Songzhi, Shi Miyuan's cousin, was not an economical lamp.
The historians are no longer what they used to be. If the emperor re-appointed Shi Songzhi, wouldn't he be afraid of a resurgence?
"When Shi Songzhi was appointed magistrate of Xiangyang, he had many disputes with Shangguan, without any regard for face. This man was talented, but he did not care about the people's power, and he was suspected of being a cruel official. Your Majesty may have a deeper meaning in transferring him to Hexi. "
Cui Yu understood a lot, raised his head and looked at Fan Zhong, and put on a smile again.
"Fan Xianggong, Hexi is full of wastes waiting to be revitalized. Having an official like Shi Songzhi may be of great help to you in opening up the situation in Hexi."
Cui Yu's words were serious and thoughtful, and Fan Zhongruo nodded slightly if he understood something.
The emperor was full of expectations for Hexi. It seemed that he could really have a good talk with Shi Songzhi and open up the situation in Hexi as soon as possible.
"Xiangong Cui, I am going to Hexi from my post. One is to settle the land, and the other is to assist the army in raising horses. As for guarding against the attack of the Tatar cavalry, it is a matter for the border army."
Fan Zhong returned to government affairs in Hexi.
The reason why the emperor wanted Hexi was because he wanted the horse breeding land under the Qilian Mountains in Hexi and wanted cavalry with strong mobility. As for him, he cultivated land to cultivate the people and made Hexi the granary of the Song Dynasty.
"Raising horses and training cavalry, as well as defending against the attack of the Tatar army, is a big matter. Although it is a matter for the frontier army, it still requires the full assistance of Xianggong Fan. This is a major matter for the frontier army and the foundation of the Song Dynasty."
Hexi is full of waste and needs to be revitalized. If you add horse breeding and resist the Mongol army, Fan Zhong may be really overwhelmed.
The two chatted in detail in the hall, drank a lot of tea, and did not bother to take into account the heat in the room.
"Hexi is our old land of the Song Dynasty, and the people in Dangxiang are also our people of the Song Dynasty. We must not distinguish between high and low and cause public resentment. This is a taboo."
Cui Yu gave serious instructions.
Hexi is in ruins, the folk customs are fierce, and the Ban and Han parties are mixed. If there is some civil unrest and internal instability, Hexi will not be able to revive.
"Don't worry, my old husband. Your Majesty loves the people as his own children. I have already told you that. Besides, most of the people in Xia, Hexi, have been damaged. A frightened bird will not cause any trouble."
Fan Zhong continued, returning to the topic.
"The official came back this time to inform His Majesty, firstly, about the immigration of Sichuan to Shibian and Mintun and Shangtun. This matter is something that I have to worry about. The second is about food and grass. Hexi has been devastated by the war. When the food and grass are supplied, we can still I hope Mr. Cui will help me more!"
There were some things that the emperor had told Cui Yu about, but some things, such as immigration, were mentioned for the first time.
"Sichuan has a lot of people but little land. There are 1.7 million households and a population of 5 million on Sichuan Road alone. It would be great if 1.8 million people could immigrate!"
Cui Yu nodded repeatedly, his heart a little excited.
"Although it is difficult to leave the homeland, the people of Sichuan are hardworking and hardworking. Hexi and Sichuan are connected by the same blood. Immigrants to Hexi should not have any big trouble. I will allocate manpower, establish an immigration department, and issue decrees to all prefectures and counties to publicize Immigration matters.”
One person is granted 10 acres of land and is free of tax for three years. Why don’t the poor people in Sichuan flock to it?
"As for the grain and grass transshipment in Hexi, I need my old husband's full help."
Fan Zhong felt much more relaxed and continued.
The farming in Hanzhong was a great success, and the grain and grass were transferred westward to the Hexi Corridor. However, in terms of civil affairs in Hanzhong, it was still under the jurisdiction of the Sichuan Zhiji Division, and Cui Yu was still needed to dispatch.
"This is natural! Hexi is the foundation of the country. Even if His Majesty does not issue an edict, I will do my best to supply food and grass."
Cui Yu said seriously and loudly.
"I will inform the merchants in Shu that those who are willing to sell grain to Hexi will receive additional rewards from the government, such as granting good merchants priority in future trade with Hexi."
"That'll be more of a thank you!"
Fan Zhong held up his hands and met Cui's eyes, both laughing.
Once the trade route with Hexi is opened, there will be opportunities to make money. Merchants sold grain to Hexi, which not only solved the local grain shortage in Hexi, but also sold Hexi products. This move between Cui and Hexi complemented each other.
"Xiangong Cui, Hexi is full of devastation and hundreds of wastes waiting to be renovated. The first priority is to restore people's livelihood and support the people. We need the necessary farm tools, cattle, and seeds. We also need to trouble Cui Xianggong to inform the officials of Lizhou and Lizhou in case of emergencies. .”
There are hundreds of wastes waiting to be revitalized in Hexi, and the necessary reclamation equipment must be imported from Lizhou West Road. Lizhou West Road is under the control of the Sichuan Construction Department, and the civil affairs still need to be controlled by Cui Yu and issue orders.
"This is natural. I will immediately send a message to Guo Zhengsun, the pacification envoy on Lizhou West Road, and Chen Li, the pacification envoy on Lizhou East Road. They will provide all the utensils, seeds, including grain and grass transportation. As for the Xiang army, I will Immediately send an order from here to prepare the border troops to move to the real border."
Cui Yu secretly admired him. This Fan Zhong is meticulous and thoughtful in everything he does.
With my current energy, I am afraid that I will not be able to do the job of opening up new territories and expanding my territory.
"Ms. Cui, there is something I still don't understand. I would like to ask my old husband for advice."
Fan Zhong said softly, looking at the door with mysterious eyes.
"Fan Xianggong might as well speak out."
Cui Yu couldn't help but be startled.
"Since Your Majesty has occupied Hexi, why do you want to save Xixia? How will you face the Xixia Empress?"
The Empress of Xixia mentioned by Fan Zhong is naturally Princess Li Weiming of Xixia.
"Xianggong Fan, you should know better than me when you follow His Majesty."
Cui Yu smiled slightly and then said:
"The vitality of Xixia has been severely damaged, and it is barely possible to hold on to the land of Xingling. Hexi was taken from the Tatar army with the blood and sacrifice of our Song Dynasty frontier army. If you don't take it from heaven, you will be blamed for it. Even if you take the land of Hexi If we return it to the Xixia people, do they have anyone to defend them? Can they defend it?"
Fan Zhong nodded repeatedly and expressed his appreciation for Cui Yu's words.
In fact, he thought the same thing in his heart, he just wanted to hear someone talk about it.
"Your Majesty saves Xixia, that is the royal way. It involves the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people and the civilization of Xixia. Your Majesty cannot bear to sit idly by. As for Xixia, the empress, you can only complain a few words and let it go. After all, your Majesty saved Xixia. Hundreds of thousands of people in Xixia saved the Xixia royal family first. The same goes for Xixia monarchs and ministers. What can they do if they complain a few words? Strength makes it impossible, and the situation makes it impossible."
Cui Yu continued, there was something in his words.
"Xianggong Fan, have you ever thought about it. Genghis Khan died of illness and the Tatar army withdrew. When the new Tatar Khan comes to the throne, the Tatar army will definitely go south. By then, how will Xixia make a choice?"
"How...how to choose?"
Fan Zhong picked up his energy and immediately started asking questions.
"There is only Xingling land left in Xixia, with a population of hundreds of thousands. The Gobi desert is not as good as a large county in Sichuan. When the Tatar army attacks, tell me, will the monarchs and ministers of Xixia surrender to the Tatars, or..."
"Ms. Cui, do you still want something..."
Cui Yu stopped talking, and Fan Zhong subconsciously asked.
"I don't know either. Let's wait and see."
Cui Yu laughed and said jokingly:
"Fan Xianggong, you should worry about your Hexi government affairs. As for military affairs, Yu Jie and the others are there!"
This Fan Zhong has already overcome the waste matter and is really thinking far ahead.
Liangzhou City, Yumen Pass, the hometown of the Han family, what do they look like?
"Thank you Mr. Cui!"
Fan Zhong reacted immediately.
The Tatars vowed to destroy Xixia. The situation in Xixia was embarrassing, and they would not surrender to the Tatars at the risk of annihilation and annihilation of the country. Then, the Song Dynasty or the Jin Dynasty are the only choices for Xixia.
When Xixia was besieged by the Tatar army, the Jin people did not send out a single soldier. Moreover, because of the strength of the Jin Kingdom, Xixia's submission to the Song Dynasty was probably a certainty.
By that time, Song and Meng would probably be attacking each other endlessly.
The two guests and host had a pleasant conversation, and a servant came in to report that Shi Songzhi, the general magistrate of Xiangyang, had arrived.
"Ms. Shi, you are so resolute and resolute!"
Several people introduced each other and greeted each other, Cui Yu said with a smile.
After the four historians who were not yet forty years old, with his height, weight, handsome appearance, and piercing eyes, he was probably another upstart of the day.
The emperor looked at and employed people with a unique and vicious eye.
As soon as they met, without saying a few words, Shi Songzhi couldn't wait to ask about side affairs.
"My two gentlemen, I heard that our army of the Song Dynasty has advanced to the land west of Hexi. I wonder if it is true or false?"
After receiving a confirmed reply from Fan Zhong and the other two, Shi Songzhi slapped the table excitedly.
"Taking advantage of every opportunity to beat the drowned dog, the emperor is wise and powerful, it is indeed the work of a holy king!"
"Xianggong Shi, aren't you worried that our border troops will be defeated in Hexi and return in anger?"
Fan Zhong joked.
In fact, he really had this worry.
"No way!"
Shi Songzhi spoke decisively without hesitation.
"Our army is not afraid of tens of thousands of Tatar cavalry, facing each other in the field, let alone the defeated generals of the weak troops in the west of Hexi!"
After Shi Songzhi finished speaking, he smiled and bowed with his hands in hand.
"Xiangong Fan and Mr. Cui, I know that Hexi is in ruins and need to restore people's livelihood, so I specially brought some southeastern merchants with me and countless goods. I also ask your permission to collect what is needed in Sichuan and let them go to Hexi with the officials to do business. Tuen."
Fan Zhong was slightly startled, then smiled.
"Xiangong Shi, this is good governance! Let them follow you and farm under your rule in Liangzhou. However, in your new policy, there must be no collusion between government and businessmen, deceiving the superiors and concealing the truth, and misdirecting state affairs. I will say this, you and me Encourage each other.”
We have brought everyone here, how can we not let them go?
Kill first and then report. This Shi Songzhi is indeed very aggressive.
"That's natural. Fan Xianggong doesn't need to worry!"
Now Shi Songzhi just wants to make some achievements. He comes from a wealthy family and doesn't care about the mere money.
"Fan Xianggong, I have some insights about the governance of Hexi. I will show it to Fan Xianggong after I consider it. When the time comes to meet the emperor, I want to present it to the king in person to express my heartfelt feelings. I still have some trivial matters. , resign first."
Shi Songzhi said happily, stood up, said goodbye and left.
"Shi Song is so talented that he cannot stay under others for a long time. Fan Xianggong can be used freely, so make good use of this person."
Cui Yu laughed.
"As long as it is beneficial to the restoration of Hexi, I will treat you as a national soldier!"
Fan Zhong returned solemnly.
Now we just have to wait for the emperor to arrive in Chengdu and wait for the good news from Hexi to come, and then we can go to Hexi.
"Far above the Yellow River, among the white clouds, there is an isolated city called Wanren Mountain. Why should the Qiang flute blame the willows? The spring breeze does not reach Yumen Pass. At Yumen Pass, my King Master of the Song Dynasty is coming!"
Feeling touched in his heart, Fan Zhong blurted out a faint sentence.
Cui Yu moved his mind and flew to the distant Hexi Corridor without realizing it.
