I am not Song Qinzong

Money and food, necessary at that time, had just made a windfall, and it was not difficult to pay.

People, just the family members of these prisoners.

Although there are old and weak women and children, they don't need much sympathy.

When they enjoy the superior life brought by people's fat and people's anointment, they should have the consciousness to take joint and several responsibilities for it.

After the money was loaded, all the criminals were boarded, and the fleet went south along the canal.

In the past two months of rushing to work, the canal has resumed navigation, and soon arrived at Jiaxing City, the seat of Xiuzhou.

130 Xiuzhou

With fertile soil and rich products, Xiuzhou is known as the "Home of Silk, Land of Fish and Rice".

There are many salt fields along the coast, which are one of the most important salt production areas in the country, and the profits generated by it are immeasurable.

Shanghai, a prosperous metropolis famous both at home and abroad in later generations, is now Xiuzhou's next liquor taxation.

"The minister knows about Xiuzhou's affairs, Chen He..."

"Mr. Chen, why should you be so polite?" Before Chen He bowed down, Zhao Huan had rushed over to support him, and said, "I haven't seen you for a few months, and the public's wealth has decreased a lot. The people of Xiuzhou are blessed."

"As a herdsman, I will do my best." Chen He said.

"If all the officials from all over the country have fair conduct, why should I go to war!" Zhao Huan sighed.

Compared with when we first met, Chen He was much thinner, and his hair was more gray.

All in all, Chen He is less than [-] this year, and he is exhausted, especially when the flood broke out not long after he took office, Chen He is really busy day and night.

Even if you are busy, life is also poor.

There is no meat or fish in the two meals a day, and they are basically simple meals.

Zhizhou's salary is not low, but Chen He used all his salary to help the needy, and even when the official uniform was torn, he never bought a new one.

So when Zhao Huan helped him up, he saw the patch on his cuff at a glance.

After exchanging pleasantries with Chen He, Zhao Huan looked at the others.

Accompanying Chen He came out to greet him, in addition to officials at all levels in the prefecture, Yu Ren and Xiao Jiasui were also there.

Needless to say, Xiao Jiasui has already taken up the post of Xiuzhou soldier, helping Chen Ho to rectify Xiuzhou's defense.

Yu Ren is here to stand in front.

Transporting more than 3000 people to the south is not an instant trip.

Ships are naturally indispensable, food must be sufficient, and doctors must be invited, medicinal materials, agricultural implements, tools, clothing, etc. are all necessary.

Fortunately, Donggong has money, so he only needs to buy, buy, buy...

On the way into the city, Zhao Huan sighed again: "What I saw along the way, no matter rich or poor, the people are all smiling. This is a real man with good governance."

"Your Highness, why should you repeat your duties as a minister?" Chen He asked modestly, "There are vacancies for officials in the Run, Chang, Su, and Hu prefectures. Is there any arrangement for the unknown center?"

"Several places are rich and rich in oil and water, and the competition between the parties is fierce, and it is difficult to make a decision.

Fortunately, I have played many times with my father, and I finally got Zhongyan to know Runzhou. As for the other three places, let him go..." Zhao Huan said with half happiness and half depression.

According to the logic, after the first flood in several places, capable officials should be appointed to restore the economy, but all the princes of the imperial court have taken a fancy to the prosperity of several places, wanting to make a fortune from it, and doing everything possible to push the people in their pockets to the top.

You fight over each other, and each side refuses to give in. Naturally, it is difficult to give birth.

Fortunately, the magistrate of Runzhou was finally followed by Zhao Huan, and Liu Kai took over.

Of course, there is the result of Zhao Huan's argument, and there is also an important factor of Runzhou's geographical location.

The terminal of the Jiangnan Canal is where it enters the Yangtze River in Runzhou.

If Runzhou is lost, the canal will be cut off, and the cost of transporting food, grass and soldiers will increase sharply.

When Song Jiang attacked Fangla, with his powerful navy, he could find any place to cross the river and directly attack the hinterland.

However, for the benefit of the canal, he could only choose to lay down Runzhou.

"Brother Zhongyan sits in Runzhou, no matter how powerful Fang La's bandits are, they can still be overwhelmed." Chen He said.

"I'm afraid it's not that easy." Zhao Huan shook his head and said, "Fang La is dead, and after his second son Fang Bo took over the Ming Cult, he behaved in a very orderly manner. I'm afraid it's difficult to deal with."

"Hmph, if it weren't for the people who eat vegetarian meals with many corpses everywhere, why would there be such a problem?" Chen He said dissatisfied.

Zhao Huan shook his head and remained silent.

Frozen three feet is not a day's cold, the current situation of the court is like this, and it cannot be changed by a prince.

Speaking of arresting Fang La, Muzhou and Qingxi County waited until Fang La died before dispatching troops, probably to get some credit for Fang La's body.

However, a thousand officers and soldiers who were arrested and stolen were annihilated by the entire army, which was killed by more than a hundred people, and they became the captain of the transportation team in vain.

There is nothing I can do.

When passing through the city gate, Zhao Huan took a look at the city gate, and found that the iron sheet covering it was seriously corroded, and many of them fell off, and the wooden boards inside were also severely decayed.

Looking at the city wall again, most of the city bricks are loose, and there are cracks in the wall.

Naturally, Chen He couldn't be blamed for this.

Unless he deliberately destroyed it, it would take four or five months for the city defense to break down like this.

"Xiuzhou has been in peace for a long time, and the city defenses have been completely destroyed. After taking office, the minister repaired it. However, before the construction started, natural disasters occurred, so we had to put it aside temporarily." Chen He said.

Zhao Huan expressed his understanding and asked, "Is there any shortage of money and food?"

"Originally, [-] guns were raised, which was enough for use. This time, all of them have been used for disaster relief, so we can only try to raise money." Chen He said.

Zhao Huan said: "There is no need to worry about this, I will stay at [-] Guan in Xiuzhou to repair the city defense and train the soldiers.

Another eight hundred guan with you for living expenses. "

Seeing that Chen Ho was going to refuse, Zhao Huan raised his hand to stop him, saying: "The future will be long, don't worry about the length of time, the most important thing is to preserve your body. How can you persist until the time I ascend the throne?"

"Thank you, Your Highness." Chen He wiped his eyes and said.

Zhao Huanyou was worried, looked at Xiao Jiasui, and said: "The [-] guan money is in the hands of Minfeng, we must ensure that Mr. Xiushi has enough food and clothing."

"Here!" Xiao Jiasui responded.