The matter in Luzon has to come to an end for the time being. As for how things will develop in the future, it depends on Duan Zicheng's diplomatic methods.
There is still something else to do next, that is, to get a good feel for Annan's reality.
The reality here naturally refers to its military strength.
The investigation of Luzon and the secret investigation of Annan must be carried out at the same time, and we cannot just focus on one side. Haven't you heard that Sun Wu said that he who knows his enemy and himself can fight a hundred battles without danger? This is what he said.
In fact, Qi Yu generally has some assessment of the Annan monkeys across the sea.
A small and barren country like theirs is relatively weak in terms of strength. It is already considered a great thing to be able to establish a navy with strings. It is absolutely impossible to build a real Kunpeng fleet.
Look down on people?
Not really!
The reason is very simple. As the saying goes, a cannon fires a thousand taels of gold. Without the support of strong economic strength, any fancy tricks will be short-lived and will not achieve anything big.
With Annan's meager family background, it was just a matter of trying to challenge the weakling Luzon. It did not pose much of a threat to Qiongzhou at the moment.
However, even so, it is necessary to conduct a detailed investigation so as not to fight an uncertain battle. What's more, there is a variable in this.
What variable?
You see, Annan is currently having an ambiguous relationship with the Francois. If, in case, they get military assistance that they did not expect, it will be a big miscalculation.
So, let’s check it out!
So, who should we send?
Use it cooked instead of raw. Naturally, it will be like Mr. Huang Feihuang who is once raw and twice cooked.
Huang Fei not only did not refuse to travel west to 'An' again, but he readily agreed.
It is said that just last night, he was beating his chest and feet like a King Kong, calling affectionately to the western night sky. It is not known whether he was still hungover or was a sleep demon.
In short, early the next morning, Huang Fei boarded the eastbound passenger ship with a face that no one else could understand.
After seeing him off, Qi Yu also left the government office where he worked and went on a routine inspection near the jurisdiction.
Inspection is not only one's duty as an official, but also a deterrent to officials, and is indispensable in daily life.
There is an old saying: If the water is clear, there will be no fish; if the water is clear, there will be no disciples.
Don't overdo it.
However, Qi Yu doesn't think so. As far as the current Qiongzhou is concerned, it is far from the stage of governing by doing nothing.
Therefore, we still need to investigate.
The most important people's livelihood issues are inspected first. This not only includes people's daily life, food, clothing, housing and transportation, but also asks them whether they have any special demands, etc. Judging from the feedback received so far, it is basically fair. satisfy.
In addition to people's livelihood, there is also the progress of infrastructure projects, that is, matters related to infrastructure construction. This is a very vast area, including roads, bridges, docks,
Dams, water conservancy, etc.
The focus of today's inspection is the granary, which is also the key project of the workshop's recent construction.
Granary is a warehouse used for storing grain.
Qi Yu, who was born in a farming family, paid special attention to the warehousing and storage of grain, and the requirements were very strict.
Having said this, some people may ask, didn't the imperial court exempt Qiongzhou from three years of money, food and taxes? Where did the government get the food?
Don't be suspicious, gentlemen, and listen carefully.
Last year, due to constant natural and man-made disasters, people had a strong awareness of hoarding food for fear of running out of food at home. However, this year, the waste ponds have been restored, all wastes are prosperous, agriculture and mulberry trees are flourishing, and business is prosperous. With such a worry-free food and drink situation, the people's enthusiasm for hoarding food has dropped sharply. Slowly, some people have tried to Sell the old grain from previous years in exchange for cash.
At this moment, Qi Yu decisively made the corresponding decision.
What is it?
The purchase of grain must be led by the government. During this process, efforts must be made to stabilize the trading price of grain, so that there can be neither a sharp rise nor a sharp fall.
In short, one word: stable!
Now that the grain has been collected, there must be a place to store it, and this so-called place is the government's special granary.
Since the original granaries in Qiongzhou Prefecture were too old and in disrepair, almost all of them had become the comfort zone of rats. Qi Yu had to consider improvements.
Yes, let’s build a new one!
Since it is a new building, it is necessary to select a good location. However, there are some special sayings here.
Let's put it this way, if it is based on transportation considerations, this granary should be built on a flat area close to the road. This layout is very conducive to the transportation of grain. However, if it is based on safety considerations, the site should be selected in a hilly area with higher terrain. This can avoid flooding.
Qi Yu decisively chose the latter. Although it took a lot of effort to build, it was important for safety and it was also a long-term solution.
Take preventive measures before they happen!
Previously, Gongfang Manager Ren Yu also believed that Mr. Qi's move was too unfounded and completely divorced from reality. When choosing a site on such a high terrain, it would take a lot of waterlogging to reach it.
However, by the afternoon of that day, his idea suddenly changed.
Because things have suddenly changed!
The originally clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and after a deafening thunder, heavy rain poured down from the sky like a torrent.
In a moment, the rainwater gathered into a turbulent flow.
This... seems a little bad!
Qi Yu, who was taking shelter from the rain in the City God's Temple, looked up at the dark sky with a sad expression on his face. His deeply wrinkled forehead lines seemed to have suddenly aged several years.
He stared at the time on his pocket watch and secretly calculated, three o'clock, four o'clock, five o'clock, six o'clock,...
Until seven o'clock in the evening, the sky
The heavy rain is still falling like a waterfall, with no sign of stopping.
The situation is getting serious!
Qi Yu looked at the dark sky sadly, and with a stern look on his face, he ordered decisively: "Send me an urgent order! All officials and government servants must gather in the lobby of the government office immediately, without any mistakes!"
"yes!"
After that, Qi Yu put on his bamboo hat and raincoat and hurried towards the government office despite the heavy rain.
Seeing that the boss is so fearless, how can the subordinates dare to retreat?
superior!
So, the group braved the heavy rain, trudged hard, and staggered forward in the vast rainy night.
Half an hour later, in the lobby of the government office.
Qi Yu, still wearing wet clothes, sat upright under the plaque of "Mirror Hanging High" with an extremely solemn expression.
After Peng Wenchang looked around, he said, "Sir, everyone is here. Please give me your instructions."
"Um!"
Qi Yu pulled back his thoughts and ordered in a concise tone: "No nonsense today, just the key points. The heavy rains are flooding and there are signs of disaster. Rescue and relief work is imminent. We must make preparations in advance. Everyone listen make!"
All the officials looked stern when they heard this, and said in unison: "Here we are!"
"The factory listens to the order! Go to the front line to conduct a thorough investigation and check the safety conditions of various fortifications. The key points are rivers, dams and water storage lakes. Then, report to me as quickly as possible!"
"yes!"
"The execution chamber listens to the order! Quickly dispatch your subordinates to the districts under your jurisdiction to maintain law and order to prevent chaos! As for the households, immediately allocate the corresponding silver and food to prepare for the next disaster relief operation!"
"yes!"
Qi Yu thought for a while and then ordered: "Two managers, Li Fang and Li Fang, you two will temporarily take charge of the military room, take charge of all sailors and ships, and do your best to rescue the trapped people of Qiongzhou! Well, Remember, in the face of a major disaster, everyone puts people first, and disaster relief is done at any cost, at any cost!"
"yes!"
Then, Qi Yuyou turned around and gave instructions to the people who had taken over the house: "Quickly pass my command to the three county offices of Qiongbei, Qiongzhong and Qiongnan, and order the county magistrates to find out the actual situation of the disaster within two days. , and report to me as quickly as possible.”
"yes!"
After that, Qi Yu raised his hands to Peng Wenchang and said: "Master, please go to Qiongzhou Hospital immediately and send a request for help to my mentor Mr. Wenzhu, asking him to sit in the hospital and do his best to save the people in need. In addition, we also need to Please ask him to have full authority to arrange post-disaster epidemic prevention matters to prevent secondary disasters from happening, and as for you, Master, just follow him and help."
Peng Wenchang responded solemnly: "Don't worry, Sir, Wenchang will definitely handle this matter well."
After a major disaster, there is a high probability that a major epidemic will occur, so we must take precautions.
After issuing all the political orders, Qi Yu sat slumped in the lobby, anxiously waiting for reports from all parties.
At this moment, he couldn't go anywhere, he had to take charge of the army and lead the overall situation.
