From September last year to March of the following year, Lantian spent half a year adjusting its layout and finally stabilized Yangzhou after the great changes.
Except for Sun Shao, who was seriously ill and old, the rest of the Huaisi scholars were divided into three, and almost all of them "ran away". Zhuge Jin and Zhang Chengweng's son-in-law took their wives and children and a dozen officials to Chang'an, and Yan Quan led Some people went to serve in Yuzhang County, while most people headed by Zhang Zhao stayed in Jiaozhou.
During their visit to Jiaozhou, the Jiangdong delegation was shocked by the prosperity and openness of Guangzhou City. The comfortable life, lively markets, dazzling array of commodities, and people with smiles on their faces fully demonstrated the charm of this city.
Many people wanted to stay at that time, including some Jiangdong nobles. For example, Wu Fan, who was good at magic and astronomical phenomena, couldn't move his legs after seeing the collection of books in Guangzhou Academy.
The city of Guangzhou only took a few years to be built, and it was built on barren land. On the contrary, the construction of Wudu was based on the expansion of Moling.
Guangzhou City came from behind and proved Lantian's ability with facts, which showed that Soochow's failure was almost inevitable.
During the mission's visit to Guangzhou, Jiang Wan gave three resettlement plans to those who were willing to stay based on Lan Tian's suggestions.
For those who have unrealized official careers, Jiaozhi, Hepu, Jiuzhen, Rinan and other newly-governed counties will still have a large number of vacancies with real power, which can be provided for them to show their talents;
Older people who are tired of their official career can serve as subordinates in prefectural and county-level yamen, and their salaries will be paid according to the salary of the original Soochow;
Those who were disillusioned with their official careers and retired from official positions in big cities such as Guangzhou and Guangxin were paid 1.5 times the original Soochow salary.
Jiaozhou's comprehensive resettlement plan took care of people with almost all needs, and the high treatment shocked the Jiangdong mission. They did not expect that the wild Jiaozhou had become so wealthy.
The gentry of this era only knew how to get involved, fighting for existing interests until their families were destroyed, but Lan Tian, who had a higher vision, was different. He deeply understood that wealth was made through hard work, rather than fighting for three melons and two dates. If there is no flow, it is better to make the profit cake infinitely bigger. If there is something in the pot, there will naturally be something in the bowl.
Zhang Zhao was later made a state by Jiang Wan. As for the 'victors' Jiangdong gentry, they are now more powerful than they were during Sun Quan's time.
The chiefs of the newly established Liucao Yamen in Yangzhou were all from local wealthy families, namely Gu Yong, the chief of the Li Cao, Xie Fei, the chief of the Hu Cao, Zhang Wen, the chief of the Li Cao, Lu Xun, the chief of the Military Cao, Zhu Huan, the chief of the Criminal Cao, and Kong, the chief of the Gong Cao. Zhu.
The four major surnames in Wu County were Gu, Lu, Zhu, and Zhang Zhanqi. The four major surnames in Kuaiji also occupied two seats: Kong and Xie. If Yu Fan did not surrender in advance, he would be able to occupy one seat at this time due to his reputation.
Lantian's "generosity" made the Jiangdong nobles reciprocate the favor. The idle positions vacant by the Huaisi clan and the Sun clan, including many assistant officer positions in the Liucao Yamen, were filled by Lantian transferred civilian talents from Jiaozhou. The euphemistically named Jiaozhou officials were more familiar with it. New Yamen.
Lu Xun served as the chief of the army and commanded the soldiers and horses of Jiangdong in the past. The nobles still provided money and food to support them. They naively thought that the private soldiers originally raised by the rich families had only changed their names and were managed by "one of their own" Lu Xun. It seemed that they still retained their private soldiers. Military system, but only Lu Xun knew the real situation. Jiangdong's private military system no longer existed.
With money and food guaranteed, operations on the Ruxu front line began in the spring. Gan Ning was appointed governor of Lujiang by Lantian. He must fight back his territory and test the strength of the Huainan defenders, so he sent troops to capture Juchao and Linhu to threaten Shu. County actions.
While Gan Ning was conquering Linhu, Lan Yuan, who was visiting relatives in Guangzhou, returned to Jianye and brought Lan Tian the local products prepared by Lu Lingqi, as well as the special gifts he had brought.
Gan Ning was stationed in Ruxuwu, Jiangbei. Lu Xun had not yet completely made peace with Lan Tian. Hu Ke still wanted to remain aloof. Song Chen was sent to 'assist' in running the Yangzhou newspaper. Lan Tian was alone in Jianye and rarely opened up to others. Xin Feng usually either stares at the sand table in his room in a daze, or digs up the soil in the courtyard to prepare for planting.
When he learned that Lan Yuan was about to return, Lan Tian felt like an empty-nest old man. From time to time he walked to the courtyard door to take a look, wearing an apron to prepare meals for his son.
Hearing the neighing of horses outside the courtyard, Lan Tian instinctively walked to the steps outside the house. Then Lan Yuan entered the door and saluted with clasped fists. Gao Ling led his entourage to move into the courtyard to salute.
"Why did you bring so many things back?" Lan Tian looked curious.
"Mother has prepared some, Uncle Gao has prepared some, Governor Chiang has prepared some, and my son has prepared some too." Lan Yuan smiled like a flower.
Lan Tian frowned and asked: "They are just preparing, Boyang, what are you doing all this for?"
"Fu Jun, I promise you will like Boyang's gift." Gao Ling suddenly came over to interject. Lan Tian's recent look of expectation was noticed by him, and he said to himself that General Lan is usually so strict, but he didn't expect to have such a tender side. .
"Oh?" Lan Tian looked suspicious.
"Father, let's go to the backyard to talk." Lan Yuan said and led Lan Yuan to the backyard. Seeing that Lan Tian had turned over the soil and piled up fertilizer, he smiled and said, "My child knows that you can't sit still. Take a look at this What is it?"
While Lan Yuan was talking, Gao Ling brought over a square wooden box, which was covered with cloth so that it could not be seen clearly.
"Master Fu, this is Boyang's gift. Please take a look at it yourself." Gao Ling smiled and held the wooden box as he approached.
"You two kids are so mysterious." Lan Tian smiled and lifted up the black cloth. Underneath was a cluster of several-inch-high seedlings. Judging from the roots, branches and leaves, it was Champa rice, but the seedlings were smaller than Lan Yuan brought back from Linyi. Yes, it looks greener and stronger.
Lan Tian quickly asked Lan Yuan: "Has the Champa rice selection been completed?"
Lan Yuan nodded, "Zhuya Agricultural College spent a year to select one acre of the best seeds from a hundred acres of experimental fields. Jiang Governor planned to test the seeds in Cangwu this year. The boy knew that his father would use Luling to leverage Jiangdong. , I asked for half of the seeds and gave them to Taishou Tan. I brought you some seedlings when we transplanted them. You said that this kind of food does not care about the land, right?"
"It stands to reason." Lantian stroked his beard to confirm, and then said to Gao Ling: "Yuanfeng, put down the seedlings quickly and wash your hands. I've asked people to prepare wine and food, and let's take care of Boyang."
"You father and son haven't seen each other for a long time. There will definitely be a lot to talk about. Later Boyang will go on inspection in the army. It won't be too late for my nephew to pick him up at that time." Gao Ling clasped his fists and responded with a smile. Although he and Gao Shun Same old-fashioned, but slightly more lively personality.
After a while, a small table was placed in the backyard, and it was filled with Lan Yuan's favorite dishes.
The father and son sat together with the warm sun above their heads and talked about things in Guangzhou. When Lan Tian asked about the situation at home, Lan Yuan turned red and felt a little embarrassed. Only after questioning did he find out that there was something big going on at home.
It turned out that before the expedition in July last year, Liu Wan was pregnant unknowingly. When Lan Yuan returned to Guangzhou at the end of the year to visit relatives, her beloved wife at home had already become pregnant. Lu Lingqi couldn't even go to Jianye. She had to stay in Guangzhou to take care of her daughter-in-law's delivery.
(End of chapter)
