In the next few days, Qi Yu was not idle either.
I still continue to persuade farmers to plant mulberry trees, and continue to go around to inspect the implementation of spring plowing.
In addition, he also asked Chengfafang to send official documents to various county governments within the jurisdiction, urging subordinate officials to set an example, give full play to their role as role models, and effectively carry out the spring plowing plan in an orderly manner.
During this period, anyone who is lazy or negligent in governance will be severely punished and will not be tolerated once investigated.
In addition to the major agricultural and mulberry affairs, there is also the start of construction of the new wharf.
The launch of this project took a lot of trouble and was much more complicated than imagined. Not only did it require on-site investigation of the real situation at the bottom of the water, but it also required a series of discussions on various possibilities. In short, it was rigorous and cautious.
Thumbs up!
That’s it!
Resolutely put an end to shoddy projects!
This project is fully controlled by Tan Junyan personally, and no one can touch the project funds.
Then, will Lao Tan keep it secret and take advantage of it?
joke!
My father-in-law is a well-known wealthy businessman, so how could he do such ridiculous things as a rich man?
Yes, Master Qi said so publicly.
No need for suspects.
Qi Yu was an outsider when it came to engineering construction. He had the self-knowledge to keep his mouth shut and not interfere in the affairs of experts.
Therefore, after the condolences were over, he chose to leave directly.
Before leaving, Tan Junyan told Qi Yu that the construction of the new wharf has been started one after another, and after the spring plowing is over, the progress will be gradually improved. Because by then, manpower will be sufficient.
Well, the work-for-relief strategy will be used later.
Generally speaking, Qiongzhou is now basically stable, and the next step is to consider how to develop.
According to my original 'four-step plan', I can now move to the second step.
That is to say, we must successively develop production in agriculture, fishery, and animal husbandry to achieve self-sufficiency in food and agricultural and sideline products. This has been steadily progressed through the joint promotion of farmers and officials at all levels.
The next step is to develop infrastructure and develop culture and education to open up people's wisdom.
As far as infrastructure construction is concerned, including: docks, roads, bridges, and various supporting facilities, this aspect is suitable for flexible adjustment and not a forced sequence.
As for the great development of culture and education, Qi Yu has always been most concerned about it. In Qiongzhou, there are not many literate people. Where can we find a teacher who can teach and educate people?
Forget it, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain. Let’s talk about it later.
The top priority at the moment is to improve Qiongzhou's ability to protect itself and avoid being targeted and eaten by King Yong. Otherwise, even if it develops, it may return to before the founding of the People's Republic of China overnight.
Qi Yu couldn't help but feel melancholy when he mentioned the old boy King Yong.
They have guns and cannons and are powerful, but I only have some local government servants who are good at using killing weapons. If there is a conflict, how can I resist it?
Fight head-on with him?
joke! Aren't you afraid of being fooled?
So, you have to use some special methods.
What can we do?
Haha, let’s talk about it later.
…
At noon, the weather turned from sunny to cloudy.
Scattered light rain floated in the gray sky, and the wind blew gently, making my clothes feel wet but not cold.
Qi Yu held an oil-paper umbrella and went to the best restaurant in Fucheng, and then ordered a few side dishes in a quick and easy manner.
In fact, this best restaurant cannot be called very good. In terms of configuration, it is roughly similar to Uncle Zhou's restaurant. However, from the perspective of the poor Qiongzhou Prefecture, it is already very good. .
So, who will Qi Yu invite to the banquet today?
They were the two thieves in the execution room. One of them was called Shi Liao and the other was called Shi Yuan. They were cousins.
Although these two people have the ability to avoid cheating, they are a bit unlucky.
A few months ago, the two of them successfully returned from Prince Yong's Mansion with the treasure, but unexpectedly they were reported when they were selling the stolen goods. In this way, the two of them began to live a life of eating from the public family.
This year's official meal was not as good as in previous years. Due to the lack of food, they almost starved to death. If Master Qi hadn't advocated putting the people first, they would have turned into mummies long ago.
There is hope as long as there is life.
Yes.
Just today, the compassionate magistrate suddenly issued an amnesty order to the two of them, claiming that they knew their mistakes and could correct them, and there was no great good they could do, so they were acquitted.
Moreover, Mr. Qi also prepared some thin wine, claiming that he would wash their marrow and cut their bones and introduce them to the right path.
In this way, the two parties agreed to meet.
Qi Yu couldn't help but be startled when he saw it. He saw a very obvious genetic inheritance from these two people. They looked similar, both had a sharp-mouthed monkey cheek, and their bodies were also thin and appeared to be malnourished.
"sit down!"
"Thank you... thank you... sir!" Both thieves were trembling, standing there with fear on their faces, but they did not dare to sit down openly.
Qi Yu did not urge him, but smiled kindly and said, "I heard that your family has all given up evil and followed good. Have you found your way back?"
"Yes, sir, we swear we will never steal again!"
Not stealing?
How can that work!
Qi Yu laughed, poured wine for them, and said with a smile: "Don't you know that there is a distinction between righteous stealing and evil stealing? Have you abandoned evil and followed good, and have you stolen or not stolen?" Direct relationship."
What theory is this?
The two thieves were shocked when they heard this and did not understand its meaning. Could it be that the adults are deliberately testing this?
Yes, yes!
So, the panicked second thief swore again and said the familiar lines again, with a look of determination on his face.
You really don’t want to steal anymore?
disagree!
Qi Yu finally realized something was wrong and hurriedly shouted to stop them: "What's wrong with stealing? Isn't it okay to steal if there is a way?"
"Uh, yes! If the adults say it's okay, then it's okay!"
"Hmm! I heard that you two are quite familiar with Prince Yong's Mansion?" Qi Yu stopped talking and got directly to the topic.
Shi Yuan seemed timid and afraid of answering openly, but Shi Liao replied bravely like a drunken hero: "Sir, when we go in and out of Prince Yong's Mansion, it's like entering our own pigsty, even the taste is different." It smells familiar."
What? Is the palace of King Yan equivalent to a pigsty?
Well, be sure not to let King Yong know about this, otherwise, I will definitely beat you into pig heads.
Qi Yu looked at them for a while and encouraged, "If I order you to go to Prince Yong's Mansion to steal, will you go or not?"
This... doesn't seem to be a test!
Could it be said that Mr. Qi also has the same greed as a thief?
The two thieves looked at each other with shock on their faces, and neither dared to answer for a moment.
Qi Yu hurriedly added fuel to the fire, pointed to the wine shop where he was, and said: "The shopkeeper of this shop is now old and frail. He has the intention to sell this shop and return to the countryside to raise his grandson. If you two can do it for me, Once the work is done, I will buy it and give it away as a reward! I heard that your family is here, and with this kind of business, you won’t have to worry about it for the rest of your life."
This...gives industry?
The two thieves were all shocked. At the same time, they also realized that the prefect was not joking, but was serious.
However, it can also be reflected from this that what Mr. Qi wants to 'steal' is by no means ordinary, otherwise, he would not offer such attractive terms.
Speaking of which, some people may have asked.
With Qi Yu's current power, does he still need to negotiate things in such a coercive and tempting way?
Yes, if you just throw in a threat, wouldn't that be the end of it?
Normally it's okay, but this time it's different.
You know, we are dealing with King Yong this time. If we don't throw out a beautiful bait, what if these two guys temporarily defect to the enemy?
Therefore, not only must they be coerced and lured, but their family members must also continue to influence them to arouse their love for home and prevent them from leaving and never coming back.
After Qi Yu finished speaking, he cast an expectant look at them.
Shi Liao was still more courageous. He calmed down and asked first: "Could it be that what you want my brother to steal is some kind of unparalleled treasure? Otherwise, how could you offer such good terms?"
Qi Yu chuckled and said, "What are you talking about? How can I, an incorruptible person, care about other people's treasures? To tell you the truth, what I covet is some scrap metal in the hands of King Yong."
"This...oh..."
"Okay! Do it or not, give me a happy word!"
Dare you say no?
You must accept it! The main thing is that this matter is not very difficult. It is a familiar road, so it should be easy to succeed!
The second thief nodded almost without thinking. At the same time, he looked around the wine shop greedily.
