Han Shizu

Chapter 1957 Heading South!

"You have been acting as a military and political agent for some time, so you should have some experience. What are your plans for Anton's future development?" Liu Xu said to Liu Wenyuan in a calm tone as always.

Probably from the time they returned from Luoyang, the conversation between Liu Xu and his son became a school-examination style. They talked about state governance, policies for the people, and military and military strategies. The school examination was accompanied by teachings, while Liu Xu It's because he tirelessly troubled himself, and at the same time, he couldn't wait to hope that Liu Wenyuan could grow up and mature as soon as possible.

Up to now, Liu Wenyuan is used to it, facing Liu Xu's questioning, he bowed his head and thought for a while, Fang said: "I plan to manage the southeast region, especially Meituozhou!"

"Oh?" Liu Xu's dull eyes flashed brightly, and he said, "Why? Tell me!"

Liu Wenyuan talked eloquently: "Since marching into the Northeast, expelling the Khitan, and suppressing Fu, Anton has been developing and expanding along the river. From the Nahe River to the Yazi River and Heishui, the towns, land, and people of Andong are scattered here. Thousands of miles between river basins."

"However, in the whole of Andong, even if you include the Hu people of various tribes and those wild people in the mountains and forests, there may not be 200 million people. Not to mention the river upstream and the black water converging downstream, the population of the Yazi River Basin has doubled If they are not enough, why waste time, effort and money to develop a despicable place like Meituozhou?

Furthermore, Anton, from the official to the army to the people, is used to living and developing along the river. Even if it expands, why not go back to the black water.In the past, the Governor's Mansion was also upstream of the Black Water, and built several fortresses, stationed soldiers and civilians, and finally had some foundations. While developing, it could also guard against the outer guards of the mountains of disobedience, killing two birds with one stone." Liu Xu pointedly said, It seems that Liu Wenyuan's idea is not supported.

However, Liu Wenyuan obviously thought about this carefully, and said with cupped hands: "What Dad said is true, but what I'm thinking about is where is Anton's future way out!

Anton is originally a place of bitter cold, and the further north it goes, the colder it becomes. I also crossed the mountains and entered the northern border. Although I only had a glimpse of its appearance, I also saw its barrenness and desolation.

Shiwei in the northern border is weak and has simple weapons, but the reason why he repeatedly invaded and violated the border is that the living environment is too harsh, so he had to go west and south to survive.

If it goes to the north, no matter how much land is occupied, it will be barren, barren and useless. It will waste the manpower of the officials and soldiers. .

Anton sealed the country, and the emperor's grandfather once said that there were two purposes, one was to defend the frontiers, and the Han Dynasty was permanent, and the other was to relieve the burden of the imperial court.Now Anton, after more than ten years of painstaking management by his father, the situation has become stable. Although there are disturbances from the family Wei outside and chaos from the barbarians inside, they are all just scabies.

Since the imperial court has cut off previous support and made food and pay self-sufficient, we need to carefully consider the situation in Anton. Everything will naturally take Anton first and revolve around the prosperity and growth of Anton. "

"What does this have to do with the southeast region?" Listening to Liu Wenyuan talking about his thoughts, Liu Xu's pale face turned a little blush, and said in a low voice.

Regarding this question, Liu Wenyuan paused. Seeing that although Liu Xu was weak, he was staring at him with burning eyes, he took a deep breath and said, "There is no future in the north, so naturally we have to go south. Under Father's rule, Anton, each Great progress has been made in all aspects, with outstanding results, which can be called prosperity, but every time I go to Xijing, I think about Tokyo.”

Speaking of this, Liu Wenyuan's eyes were particularly bright, and said: "Suihua is naturally not qualified to compare with the two capitals, but Liaoyang is next door, so it can always catch up with one or two."

"You still didn't mention Meituo Prefecture! Xiangnan, do you still want to plan Liaodong?" Liu Xu suddenly said coldly.

Faced with Liu Xu's sudden change, Liu Wenyuan didn't seem flustered at all, he just said in a calm tone, "I don't dare! It's also because I didn't dare that I considered Meituo Prefecture. I think that Anton's geographical situation is superior In this way, no matter how it develops, there are restrictions, let alone the influence of the imperial court.

The support from the imperial court has been cut off, but the communication with the people must never be abandoned.Although Anton is already self-sufficient in food, livestock, leather goods, medicinal materials, and forests, if it wants to strengthen the country and enrich the people, it must ensure the connection with the officials and people of Daozhou, especially Liaodong and Yanshan.

This time, I was in Pingman, Meituo Prefecture. I surveyed the local area and found that it is really a treasure land, especially the Meituo Lake. Fertility is sufficient.Relying on Meituo Lake, Anton can build another granary! "

Hearing what Liu Wenyuan said, Liu Xu finally nodded. Seeing this, Liu Wenyuan became more confident, and continued: "The south of Meituo Prefecture is Suibin Mansion, and Suibin Mansion occupies Anton. The only distance is suitable and feasible. A civil seaport!
Dad said that the potential of sea transportation is great. Although land commerce is unobstructed, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive. With the supplement of sea routes, it can strengthen the exchanges between Anton and Han people.

Dad is in Luoyang, and he insists on building the official road from Suihua to Shibin Mansion, isn't it because he likes the sea port?My grandfather used to say that wherever roads are built, development can be achieved, and when the Suihua and Shibin official roads are connected, the timing of the development of Meituo Prefecture will naturally follow closely.”

After Liu Wenyuan finished speaking, Liu Xu was silent for a long time, raised his hand to take out the quilt, his fingers trembling slightly: "I have also visited the Meituo Prefecture, and the hundreds of miles of lakes, not to mention the overview, have also walked halfway.

It is indeed a pearl inlaid by heaven in the land of Anton. If it can be effectively developed, it will indeed become a land of fish and rice in time.However, there are wild jungles all around, and the difficulty of reclamation is not mentioned for the moment, but what about the strength of the people who cultivate it?

I don't think it takes a lot of manpower to build roads, let alone the huge Meituo Lake?People's power cannot be abused."

"I've thought about this too!" Liu Wenyuan and Liu Xu discussed: "Yi'er cares about it because he intends to continue recruiting people from Dahan Daozhou. In recent years, disasters have occurred frequently in various places in Dahan. Relying on his father's virtuous name and Anton's past accumulation The reputation of the people can attract a group of people. At the same time, they will search and capture the surrounding barbarians to fill their labor!"

"It's a cliché!" Liu Xu said lightly, "Not enough!"

"I have another idea, I'm still considering it, but I'm hesitant, and I want to ask Dad for advice!" Liu Wenyuan showed hesitation, but he still told his plan truthfully: "I intend to recruit people from Korea and Japan."

Hearing Liu Wenyuan propose such a method, Liu Xu's spirit was lifted, and his eyes narrowed: "Why do you have such an idea?"

Liu Wenyuan said: "First, most of my Anton merchants go to the two countries to do business. They have connections and channels to recruit people from the two countries. The barbarians who are still drinking blood are using them. The farmers of Korea and Japan are obedient and obedient, and they can also be used directly for farming, fishing and animal husbandry.”

After Liu Wenyuan finished explaining, Liu Xu thought about it seriously, but didn't comment. He just stared straight at him, his eyes were very clear, but there was still a kind of deepness that people couldn't see through.

After a long time, Liu Xu coughed twice before he said weakly: "Do according to your ideas! I'm running out of time, and I can't protect you for a long time. Anton, the future depends on you gone."

(End of this chapter)