Hu Weiyong hurriedly stepped forward to explain that after he became the magistrate of Nantong Prefecture, he organized households into the people, provided work for relief, sent people to contact Southern Qi's trade, and used some of the excess grain and some salt produced in exchange for various equipment and resources of Southern Qi. .
He tried all kinds of methods, including some slightly extraordinary actions, such as contacting Nan Qi to exchange resources.
To put it more seriously, this matter means communicating with an enemy country.
However, Hu Weiyong did not really contact Xiao Daocheng, but discussed with a certain aristocratic family under the rule of Nan Qi. There was a layer of separation in between, and it was not considered to be connected to foreign countries.
It can only be said that his methods are within the limits and are just a little out of line.
But Nantong Prefecture has nothing. If it wants to develop, it needs some extraordinary means.
"Yes! It's the right time to let you come to Nantong Mansion, but some of your strategies should be reported first in the future. The officials in Guhe Center know how to adapt to local conditions and will not set up obstacles for you!"
Wang Jing said.
Hu Weiyong was frightened and immediately bowed down and said, "Your Majesty has great love, I will bear it in my heart!"
After all, Nantong Prefecture was established not long ago.
Hu Weiyong used various means to develop, but he could only develop to this point temporarily. There was still some distance before he could produce a large amount of food and people to support the expedition to Jiangnan.
However, when going south in the future, Wang Jing will inevitably command a huge army. Nantong Mansion will only serve as a frontline camp and only need to provide enough civilians to transport food and grass.
Wang Jing's requirements for this place are not high.
"Also, I saw many young men digging river channels in the north of the city. Is this it?"
"Your Majesty, I am dredging the Salt River! In addition to the one from Yangzhou to Taizhou, there is also a north-south river that runs from north to south through Sheyang, Yancheng Prefecture, Dongtai Prefecture, and extends to Nantong Prefecture... …I will dredge the river in advance, so that you can also go north to the Huaihe River from here. By then the river will be connected, and both troop transports and merchant ships will be able to travel unimpeded!"
Hu Weiyong explained.
Hearing this, Gao Xi next to him took a deep look at Hu Weiyong and thought to himself: "This Hu Weiyong is really keen. He started dredging the river in advance to prepare for the future southern expedition. His achievements will not be low in the future!"
Gao Xi had not been around for a long time. He had only briefly read the history books and was not familiar with many figures after the Tang and Song Dynasties.
When I heard Hu Weiyong's name, I just felt that it sounded familiar.
After thinking about it carefully, the other party's information came to mind.
Before the other party came, he followed Zhu Yuanzhang of Jinling, who was said to be the last prime minister of the Ming Dynasty... but the ending was a bit miserable, and he was executed for treason.
When Gao Xi heard this, he knew that there must be something fishy about it. No matter how powerful Hu Weiyong was, he still had no military power in his hands. The prime minister without military power wanted to rebel in front of the founder of the country... It was unreasonable.
Relevant to the statement of Hu Weiyong's last prime minister, it is obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take over power, but Hu Weiyong, the prime minister, was obviously in the way.
"Hu Weiyong, Fu Youde, as well as generals such as Tang Shengzong and Lu Zhongheng, seem to be all former ministers of Zhu Yuanzhang!"
Gao Xi's thoughts were spinning in his mind, and his eyes showed a strange color.
Contact yourself again.
He, He Ruobi, and Shi Wansui seemed to be the founding heroes who were sentenced to death by Yang Jian and his son... The founding monarch was really not polite at all in purging the heroes and generals.
"I hope that King Huai can really start and end well with me!"
Gao Xi sighed in his heart. Fortunately, the power level of Shenzhou World was very high. He had the ability to protect himself. If there was a gap in the future, he would have some opportunities to escape.
He was a little distracted and did not pay attention to Hu Weiyong's next introduction.
Only when he heard Wang Jing's laughter did he come back to his senses.
After entering the government office, Wang Jing summoned all officials in the government office, selected a few people and asked some questions, and the inspection was completed.
Again.
As a monarch, Wang Jing cannot understand the affairs of every prefecture and county under his rule. He only needs to check the overall situation of the prefecture and county to ensure that the prefecture and county yamen are operating normally and taxes continue to increase.
For example, unjust, false and wrong cases among the people, local powerful people and petty officials oppressing the people, etc. The people who deal with these matters are the county magistrate, the county captain, and the inspection envoys who supervise the province.
Matters that the county magistrate cannot handle will be handed over to the prefect. If the prefect cannot handle them, then they will go to the province...
In this level-by-level system, as long as not all officials are corrupt and corrupt, many things can be solved in the process.
Not even the officials in the entire system can do it.
Then the power established by Wang Jing was over. At the end of the dynasty, the people revolted... It was another historical cycle.
Wang Jing and his party did not stay in Nantong Mansion for too long.
In addition to observing the terrain south of Nantong Prefecture and the hydrological conditions of the river, we continued to Dongtai Prefecture, Yancheng Prefecture, Sheyang and other places.
These prefectures and counties are also slowly getting on the right track. It’s just that the development situation is not as good as that of Taizhou Prefecture and Nantong Prefecture.
Cen Wenwen, Hu Zongxian, and Yang Zhen, who participated in the imperial examination at the same time as Zhang Dun, also stood out from many officials. Even Yang Zhen, who is famous in history for his poetry and talent, was not weak in handling internal affairs and local governance.
After all, his father was Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty's cabinet. He was so immersed in it that even if he stretched his hips, he would still be better than many magistrates and county magistrates.
By the time Wang Jing and his party returned to Yangzhou, it was already late June.
Not long after returning to Yangzhou.
Wang Jing ordered people to prepare a building boat, and took Gao Xi, He Ruobi, Shi Wansui, Yang Dayan and others, including Yuwen Chengdu, who commanded the Bai'er elite troops. And Dugu Jialuo in the palace...
As for Yang Kan and Su Wei, they continued to guard Yangzhou.
They must be prepared in Yangzhou to welcome the army going south in the future. Wang Jing made it clear to Su Wei that as long as he does these things well in Yangzhou, he will have a place in the future center.
On the mighty river, waves rolled.
The building boat was traveling north at a very fast speed.
While on the road, Wang Jing invited Dugu Jialuo to come to the deck to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that she could relax.
Wang Jing toured various prefectures and counties in Jiangdu Province for nearly a month, and also left Dugu Jialuo in Guiyan Palace for a month.
This month.
Dugu Jialuo's mind was uncertain. He felt sad for Yang Jian's death and worried about his uncertain future.
Her various emotions made her look slightly haggard.
Wait until you see Wang Jing return. And when he took her directly to the boat and prepared to take her back to Sihong, Dugu Jialu felt a little calmer in his heart.
He Ruobi and Shi Wansui also saw Dugu Jialuo's figure. They bowed to Dugu Jialuo and then retracted directly into the cabin and did not come out.
soon.
The boat returns to Sihong.
Wang Jing returned directly to the palace without letting Shen Yi, Bu Zhi and others come to greet him. Before leaving, he called Qiao Xuan and asked him to arrange the residence for Gao Xi and others.
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