Lan Tian learned from Gan Ning's messenger that Sun Quan wanted to resume trade. He frowned and did not give an answer immediately.
Jiangdong has just paid major war compensation, how much purchasing power does it have left now? Lan Tian believed that Sun Quan would treat Jingzhou cautiously after two attacks, and there was little chance of further backstabbing.
But for such a habitual offender, Lantian felt that it would be easy to cause trouble if he left it alone. Although closing the Yangtze River isolated Jiangdong's detailed operations, it also couldn't control the other party's situation, so Lantian has been hesitating when to open it up.
After returning to Jieyang County Station, Lantian asked Gao Shun to pack his bags and prepare to return to Guangzhou early tomorrow morning.
"Master Fu, are you leaving now?" Tan Dingzhou asked cautiously.
Lan Tian nodded and replied: "I have been in Jieyang for a long time. There is basically no problem with kelp farming here. In the future, the offshore area must be managed well to prevent fishermen from straying into the kelp farming area. This is our strategic reserve."
"The output of cultured kelp is so huge, when will it be brought to people's dining tables? The wild kelp on the market is too expensive." Tan Dingzhou asked again.
Lantian replied: "When the kelp farming technology matures, production can be expanded in Jieyang, and then it can be introduced to the market in large quantities. It is estimated that one season of farming will be enough next year."
Shamoko suddenly scratched his head and said: "Isn't the art of raising kelp exclusive to our barbarians? Will other people do it in the future? My people are not as smart as the Han people. If there are more people, I'm afraid they won't be able to compete..."
"The current scale is not enough. The demand for kelp is very huge. Your tribe alone cannot satisfy it. But don't worry about competition in the future. I will classify their kelp as military supplies. After drying, the government will purchase and store it. Are you still afraid of others competing for profit?" Lan Tian smiled.
"Sir, you are such a good official. I knew I was with the wrong person." Samoko was very happy.
Shamoke spoke without restraint, causing Lan Tian to shake his head slightly. Tan Dingzhou raised his hands and continued to ask for instructions: "Master Fu is leaving this time and will not come back for a short time. I wonder if you have any other instructions?"
"The people who moved to Luling must be properly resettled. In addition to strictly implementing tax exemptions for the first two years, more officials must be sent to guide production and life. Only when they truly live and work in peace and contentment can they take root here, otherwise they will leave in the future." Lan Tian nodded slightly.
"The population of Longchuan and Jieyang has suddenly increased by tens of thousands. The original staffing of officials has been seriously insufficient. I just want to apply for more manpower..." Tan Dingzhou turned around and brought the topic to the shortage of personnel.
"But there are such difficulties. The lack of grassroots officials in Longchuan and Jieyang will indeed affect local governance. You should immediately compile the list of vacancies, and I will find a way to arrange a batch for you urgently." Lan Tian stroked his beard and said .
"Uh...Thank you, Mr. Fu..." Tan Dingzhou hesitated.
"Do you have any thoughts of your own?" Lan Tian was good at observing words and expressions, and Tan Dingzhou's expression did not escape his eyes.
Tan Dingzhou thought for a while and mustered up the courage to answer: "Because half of the people who immigrated are Yue people, Bei Zhi was worried about poor communication between Han officials, so Bei Zhi selected some Yue followers and planned to let them serve as civilians to manage the place. "
Lan Tian understood now. Tan Dingzhou and Samoko had the same idea. One person could achieve enlightenment, chickens and dogs could ascend to heaven. When an opportunity arose, he planned to take his own people to eat at the public house. However, what Tan Dingzhou said was also true. Poor management of ethnic areas could easily lead to antagonism. , will affect the subsequent management of the government, and it will easily lead to local expansion if left unchecked.
"Can they read and hyphen?" Lan Tian was noncommittal.
"Some of them are a bit..." Tan Dingzhou replied awkwardly.
Lantian said solemnly: "If you don't know how, you have to learn, otherwise it will affect the implementation of the state's internal policies. Before Jiaozhou, many counties did not open schools because of insufficient teaching. With the increase in the population of Longchuan, it is imperative to open Montessori schools. I will arrange this together when I return to Guangzhou."
"Only... do the Yue officials still want..." Tan Dingzhou asked.
"You can send them first, and I will also transfer some from the state. The official administration of Jiaozhou will be reformed, and assessments will be conducted every year. If an official does not do well, he can only be transferred from his original position or dismissed. Now there are too many people to do it. , The local officials who are dawdling around will not have long happy days left. It will become more and more difficult to become an official in Jiaozhou in the future. You have to work hard to choose those people. There is no harm in learning more." Lan Tian patted Tan Dingzhou. shoulders cheering.
"How come I've never heard of this from my husband?" Samoko looked confused.
"The time was not ripe before. Now that the Guangzhou Academy has been running for several years, there are already many talents for governing the country. I have suspended the promotion of filial piety and integrity in the Jiaozhou Association. In the future, anyone who wants to be an official must enroll in school. After completing the school, they will be selected and released as officials. Innovation will also proceed simultaneously. In short, in Jiaozhou under my rule, as long as the officials do not retain mediocre officials, you will know about this before Jiang Gongyan." Lan Tian said with a slight smile.
Tan Dingzhou has been an official for a long time and is fully aware of the weight of what Lan Tian just said. Suspending the promotion of filial piety and integrity is against the ancestral system. Only Lan Tian has the courage. Tan Dingzhou was very touched when he knew the plan in advance, which shows that Lan Tian regards him as a confidant. treat.
"Although I don't understand much, I know that sir is like a god, and what you come up with must be right." Shamoko scratched his head and smiled, then suddenly remembered something, and added: "By the way, I won't accompany you tomorrow. I’m going back to Guangzhou, and I’ll wait until the end of the year to go on an expedition and then lead the troops to rendezvous.”
Lan Tian nodded, "It's fine to stay and help the tribe, but we have to take care of the northern border of Longchuan. If Ding Feng leads his troops to snatch people, I'll beat him back hard."
"If the Jiangdong rats still dare to come, I will definitely not let them escape this time." Samoko shook his fist.
After hearing this, Tan Dingzhou frowned and said worriedly: "It's okay for General Sha to be here. If he goes out with the army next year, the safety of Longchuan may be..."
"Don't worry, Governor Tan. Many people from the trapped army have retreated before. They are all experienced people in combat. All counties are waiting for me to go back to confirm the details. Taking advantage of this major reform of officialdom in Jiaozhou, I will give more to Longchuan." Divide some veterans into Jieyang and Jieyang. They can ensure the safety and stability of the place. As for the Jiangdong soldiers in the direction of Luling, they just need to set up more sentries on the border. There is no need to be in fear all day long. Sun Quan has no courage to stroke our tiger's beard now." Lan Tian's eyes were firm.
"Sir, what you said is absolutely correct. We don't need to be afraid of the Jiangdong rats. If they dare to come and send military honors, I can't help but wish for it..." Samoko agreed with a smile, and then comforted Tan Dingzhou: "The soldiers trapped in the battle are powerful, you Haven't you seen it before? They are really overqualified to protect the place, but the place is safe and guaranteed."
Tan Dingzhou nodded awkwardly, saying to himself that I had seen the trapped troops before you. That year, my name was Abu, and he was just a small leader of the Yue people's village. If he had not encountered Lantian at that time, he might still be hunting in the mountains now.
