There was a drizzle falling from the sky, like silk and thread, incessantly. The willow trees in the rain have turned green, dotting the open fields. The rivers and ponds on the roadside are full of water, and there are frogs jumping around everywhere.
Wang Xiao wore a bamboo hat and a raincoat, walking on the path in the field.
The wheat on the roadside has been filled, and the wheat seedlings look particularly strong and vigorous in the rain.
I went to the fields and watched for a while. Wang Xiao grabbed a few ears of wheat and crushed them into pieces. Wang Xiao carefully watched the growth of the wheat grains.
Back on the road, Wang Xiao said to Chen Yuyi: "The locals say this is the best wheat field. In good years, one acre of land can produce nearly four stones. Since the beginning of the year, there have been frequent wars, and the people have missed the farming season. Around Luoyang , the wheat in Luoyuan Township and Pingle Township is growing best, and the food near Longmen Township cannot be counted on. Now is the season for wheat to grout, and rain is a good thing. But if it rains continuously, it will not be possible. alright."
Chen Yuyi said: "It's best to stop the rain at this time. What's the point of continuous rain?"
Wang Xiao nodded: "Yes. Just looking at the intensity of the rain, I don't know when it will rain."
After saying that, he turned around and looked around. This is the scope of Luoyuan Township. The terrain is flat and the land is fertile. It is not far from Luoshui River and has streams flowing through it. It is really first-class fertile land. If you grow wheat, you can produce four stones in a normal year, which is not comparable to other places.
As a thousand-year-old ancient capital, Luoyang is not only conducive to defense, but more importantly, the surrounding land is fertile. Along both sides of the Yinluo River, from Luoyang to Gong County, the land is flat and there is no shortage of water. It is good farmland. It's just that the Central Plains was in war, the population fled, and many surrounding places were abandoned.
Wang Xiao, the official of the puppet Qi Meng Bangxiong, was naturally unavailable, but his own talent reserve was insufficient. For a time, Wang Xiao was extremely short of officials. In political affairs, we can only make do with simplicity and get through this period of time. Wang Xiao not only cares about the army, but also cares about local government affairs.
After looking at the wheat growth around them, it was almost noon when Wang Xiao and Chen Yuyi returned to Luoyang City. Before entering the city, soldiers came to report that Chen Qiudao had arrived in Luoyang City and was waiting in the post house.
Wang Xiao said to Chen Yuyi: "It would be great if Councilor Chen is here. He can take care of many things. Luoyang is not as good as Xiangyang. This is Xijing, and there are imperial mausoleums around it, so everything is complicated. In the past, Henan Prefecture and Xijing Remaining Secretary, There are only four or five officials in Tongpan, which is not comparable to ordinary prefectures and counties? In recent years, we have occupied many places, but we have always been short of officials to take charge. Many prefectures and counties are just local officials. How can this be done? "
Chen Yuyi said: "Shaanzhou's Five Victories, the world knows that commanders are not afraid of Jin people. It should be different in the future."
"I hope so." Wang Xiao sighed with emotion. "If we don't use the old officials, there is really a lack of talent. And if we use the old officials, we are afraid that they will bring their old habits with them. I am also in a dilemma. After Chen Qiudao comes, you two should build a school for training officials in Luoyang as soon as possible. What? People must be trained before they can be officials."
Chen Yuyi said yes.
Wang Xiao said: "Now we have more than twenty prefectures under our rule, and we don't know how many are missing just to know the prefectures! Alas, it's not easy!"
After saying that, Wang Xiao shook his head and entered Luoyang City with Chen Yuyi. He sent a personal soldier to the post house and asked Chen Qiudao to come to the Henan government office.
Back at the government office, Wang Xiao took off his bamboo hat, took off his raincoat, cleaned up and changed into casual clothes. The soldiers came to report, but Chen Qiudao asked to see him outside.
Wang Xiao asked him to go to the living room next to him and meet him there.
Along the way, Chen Qiudao saw the dilapidated scene around Luoyang and sighed deeply to himself. Entering the living room, he saw Wang Xiao and said hurriedly: "Shaanzhou has won a great victory. Commander Jie has made great contributions to the country and calmed the hearts of all the people. He is really a hero of the country! Commander Jie, please sit down and accept my worship!"
Wang Xiao hurriedly helped Chen Qiudao up. Said: "This great achievement was accomplished by us officials together. Why should the counselor worship me? You have worked hard on the road and should have rested for a few days. But now there are things in Luoyang that no one can handle, so I can only force you. .”
"How dare you, how dare you!"
Wang Xiao asked Chen Qiudao to sit down and served tea.
After inviting tea, Wang Xiao said: "Luoyang is the Western Capital of this dynasty. It is a thousand-year-old imperial city. It cannot be compared with other places. You also saw it on the road. After a war, what is it like now? We must rebuild it in the shortest possible time." Luoyang City returns to its former glory!"
Chen Qiudao said: "Jie Shuai, although it is difficult to rebuild Luoyang City, the most difficult thing is to have money first! This battle has been going on for half a year, and the supplies stored in the previous three years have been basically used up. At this time, Luoyang City is being rebuilt. , Where will the necessary money come from?”
Wang Xiao said: "I have thought about it, and part of it must be borrowed. How much wealth will be equivalent to the reconstruction of Luoyang City? The debt raised for this is nothing. Another thing is that there are many water systems around Luoyang, and there are many rivers. It winds from the mountains. We can plan it in a unified way, build some dams, build some machines, and build several industrial zones around it. Industry is the most profitable, and it cannot be compared with farming."
Chen Qiudao thought for a while and then said: "This will happen in the future after all. Where will the money come from now?"
Wang Xiao said: "In our bank, we can lend about 18 million guan. To rebuild Luoyang, we can borrow 10 million guan. Moreover, now that the territory is large and the population is large, the amount of money needed will be less. More. It is estimated that eight million more Guan Huizi can be printed in one year. If the two are added up in two years, it will be about 25 to 6 million Guan. This money should be enough to rebuild Luoyang City. "
Chen Qiudao lowered his head and thought for a long time. Cai Dao: "We have been able to spend a lot of money in these years, and Yinhuizi and China Construction Bank have played a big role. If Jieshuai uses this money in Luoyang City, other places will only be able to collect taxes. It seems to be tight. "
Wang Xiao said: "Consultation
, there are two ways to spend money. One is that the money is spent as soon as it is spent, and there will be no profit in the future. Another way is that money is spent, but it is actually capital. These capital will bring interest in the future. We are in Luoyang, so we spend more on the latter and less on the former. "
Chen Qiudao said: "I have to consider this matter carefully. I can't agree to Jieshuai yet."
Wang Xiao said: "It doesn't matter, we all have to think about it. This is not a trivial matter, it must be absolutely foolproof."
Rebuilding Luoyang City was something Wang Xiao had been thinking about for a long time. Building this city like a cluster of flowers not only shows the atmosphere of the Celestial Dynasty, but also explores post-war reconstruction. Rebuilding agriculture, industry and commerce and developing them together can no longer be the same as before, which was just an increase in population and land reclamation.
Rivers gather around Luoyang, and most of them flow all the way from the mountains, so there are rich water resources. Compared with Xiangyang, this place is more suitable for establishing hydraulic industrial facilities. With the Yin River, Luo River and Gushui as the backbone, reservoirs and factories were built in a unified manner. Around Luoyang, an industrial base powered by water power was built.
Wang Xiao thought about this for a long time and decided to make it happen no matter the cost. Although it will cost a lot in the early stage, the benefits will be immeasurable after it is built. The Industrial Revolution was not just about the steam engine, but also many other industries. Even without steam engines, many industries could be built using water power.
After entering preliminary industrialization, the surrounding nomads are no longer a threat.
In fact, now, after the great victory in Shaanzhou, Wang Xiao is convinced that the Jin army is not capable of fighting the army he initially organized. When this army is fully equipped and fully trained, the Jin Army will be no match for it.
Rebuilding Luoyang City is a major event. Although Wang Xiao has thought a lot about it, a large number of talents are needed to implement it. The most important thing for Chen Qiudao is to establish a foundation and build schools for cultivating talents.
Where does the money come from? After all, it comes from the bank. On the one hand, as the territory expands and the market expands, it is necessary to print Huizi again. On the other hand, there was not much construction in Xiangyang in the past few years, and there was a lot of surplus money in the bank. It can be used as a loan for the construction of Luoyang.
I'm busy today, only one update. Including the two owed updates from the previous two days, there are three updates in total, which will be made up as soon as possible in the next two or three days.
