[Comprehensive] The five elements are short of money

The next thing will be a matter of course, take down Poyang Lake, occupy Nanchang City, re-appoint officials, and organize spring plowing immediately.There were still some twists and turns in the matter of officials. There were always scholar-bureaucrats holding plaques of "loyalty, filial piety, righteousness" to protest. Xue Xun was never soft on this. Of course, there were also reasons why these Confucian scholars were not well-known.

The common people are more real than the so-called officials. Seeing the spring plowing seeds distributed by the government, the cattle borrowed in turn, and the land re-approved, if the family can farm here for five years, pay taxes on time, and be a good citizen, they can live in the present day. On the basis of [-] acres of land, each person is divided into one mu of good fields or two acres of low-grade fields, and continues to accumulate. Although there is a limit of one thousand acres, for ordinary farmers, one thousand acres is a dream figure, and there can be hundreds of acres Tian will be able to comfort the ancestors when they worship the ancestors.

The most exciting thing is that the government grants land to women, which is a good thing that hasn't happened in many years. When you have children in the future, you don't have to be afraid to give birth to a daughter again, it's all your own land.

Although the people are simple, a government that can divide the fields and distribute seeds is a good government. Now there is a wave of praising the new magistrate around Nanchang. official."

Xue Xun was not proficient in war, but he accidentally lit up his skills in civil affairs. Nanchang caught up with this spring plowing and soon resumed production.

"My lord, open the door to welcome guests according to what you said. The refugees who have heard the news from the surrounding area have all been resettled. Those who have not yet come are either too far away or are still waiting." Yinshuang replied that since they officially After occupying the government office and taking up official positions, everyone changed their address again. Xue Xun firmly refused to let them use "Master", and Yinshuang and others couldn't call "Big Brother", so they could only take a step back and use "self-proclaimed" "Official title.

"Wait a little longer. When this year's autumn harvest comes, there will definitely be more people coming here. Don't be in a hurry." Xue Xun murmured. It has only been a few years since the world has been in chaos. In the troubled times, being able to have enough to eat is the most important thing. Pursuit, when the time comes, more people will definitely come here, and there is no need to worry about insufficient population.

"Yes." Yinshuang replied, and asked again: "Even if everyone grants land, there is still a large area of ​​land empty. What about these lands? Last time, the adults said that they can be used for military settlements, but now the soldiers who are incorporated into the guards are busy. Sweeping around, escorting cargo, there is no free time."

"I see." Xue Xun was distressed. No wonder the population was an important indicator when the imperial court assessed the achievements of officials. At this time, the population was really too small.After a hundred years of stable cultivation, the population is still stretched. After a great war, the surrounding area of ​​Nanchang is even more sparsely populated, and the military settlement is unrealistic. They have no foundation in Nanchang, and they cannot bind their soldiers to the land. If the large area of ​​land cannot be dealt with, I am afraid that it will be merged into a wealthy family in the future.Xue Xun set a land purchase restriction order of up to [-] mu, who knows what will happen if it is implemented.

"Where is the golden beast?" Xue Xun asked.

"The news from the day before yesterday said it was still in Ji'an."

"Where's the second brother?" Xue Xun asked again.

"The second master is in Jingdezhen, where Jingdezhen porcelain is the most famous. Before the famine, the second master exchanged one shipment of grain for three shipments of high-quality porcelain, which were exported overseas and brought back countless grains, cloth, gold and silver. The second master enjoyed it." Silver Frost smiled.

"I think he just doesn't want to leave. Since he is in love with business, let him do it. Besides porcelain, does he have any big business now?" Xue Xun asked.

"Then there is silk. The amount of silk has never increased. Jiangxi is not an important place for silk production. The second master is still talking about adults should not give up Hangzhou every day, urging the golden beast to go north to open up the first generation of the Yangtze River. Don't be in Ji'an. Staying here." Yinshuang said with a smile, now that the Yangtze River is stable, besides Tie Xingba is escorting along the way, saying this is just to urge Xue Xun to take down Hangzhou City as soon as possible.

Hangzhou has been an area with a well-developed silk industry since ancient times. The most popular products of the Central Plains Dynasty overseas were porcelain and silk. Xue Yue was a typical descendant of the Xue family.Having fought a battle, and knowing what it's like to fight inland rivers, Xue Yue let go of his obsession and went straight to his old profession.He couldn't sleep well even in the government office, and he always felt comfortable when he fell asleep on the rickety boat.It can be seen that although Xue Yue is staying inland now, his soul is still on the ship, and he is still in the value trade.

Since Jin Beast conquered Nanchang City, he started "diplomacy" with good seeds and cattle. He and Qi Hong partnered. He began to reason with the sword.The two teamed up and first opened up Jiujiang, Yingtan, Shangrao, and Jingdezhen in the north, and then moved to Fuzhou, Xinyu, Yichun, Pingxiang, and Ji'an in the south. Now there is only one Ganzhou, and the entire province of Jiangxi is under Xue Xun's control. down.

The city of Hangzhou that made Xue Yue angry is not so much that Xue Xun gave it up, it is better to say that Wang Shunu never intended to hand it over to Xue Xun.When they first arrived in Nanchang, they received the news that the magistrate who was going to take office died on the way. The Yunhu Princess spoke well in front of the emperor, and the prefect of Hangzhou was replaced by Wang Yun.Wang Yun and Wang Shunu are cousins, and they cooperate very well. Now they are "forced" to maintain a good relationship with Xue Xun, and the cargo ship transits very smoothly.

"It doesn't matter whether you give up or not, anyway, the second brother's cargo ship will not be affected." Xue Xun said indifferently.

"That's because the ship is equipped with artillery and soldiers, and Cixi and Jiaxing are the backing." Yinshuang couldn't help retorting, and he also felt that it was a pity that they gave up Hangzhou in the first place.

The people who stayed behind in Cixi were really capable. They only gave a small amount of help, and combined with the original commercial stronghold in Jiaxing and the secret post of the Secretary of General Administration to control Jiaxing, the north and south sides of Hangzhou Bay were controlled, and this allowed their ships to pass through. Not constrained by the two brothers of the Wang family in Hangzhou.

Xue Xun smiled wryly, doesn't he want to go all out?The situation at the beginning really did not allow him to divide his troops. Now that he can occupy Jiangxi, Xue Xun feels that it is God's blessing.

"Oh, you are just greedy, take your time. When we left Jinling, who would have thought that we would occupy a province now." Xue Xun could only comfort the regretful people like this, and his subordinates were all feeling sorry, He can't regret it anymore.

"Ganzhou has a vast territory, and Jin Beast and Qi Hong don't know when they will be able to control it." Seeing that Xue Xun didn't want to talk about Hangzhou anymore, Yinshuang talked about other things wisely.

Xue Xun pondered for a while, and said, "Let Xingba pass by."

"Xingba is escorting Er Ye's cargo ship across the border."

Tie Xingba is the president of the Xue Family Guard Army. In name, he is following Xue Yue to defend the cargo ship. In fact, he is opening up passages along the Ganjiang River, Poyang Lake, and the Yangtze River. Now they need soldiers to guard them when they cross the border. When Tie Xingba All the coastal areas have been subdued, and all boats on the waterway can be unimpeded.

"He doesn't go with the boat every time, let's call people here first. Ganzhou is the last one. When Qin destroyed the six kingdoms, didn't the last Qin kingdom surrender without a fight?" Xue Xun laughed. The one that was defeated by Wang Ben was the last vassal state, oppressed by the powerful power of Qin State, and it is true that other regions surrendered without a fight.

"Yes." Yinshuang realized that Xue Xun was ready to force him.Now there is only Ganzhou in the whole of Jiangxi. With the Ganjiang River as a natural passage, the Xue family's navy has made a great reputation, and there are golden beasts and silver to open the way. Ganzhou is now isolated and helpless. With the gold, silver, and fine seeds in his hands, now that Tie Xingba is transferred over, and with a posture of attacking, Ganzhou naturally knows the severity, and it is not a lie to surrender in anticipation.

"Give it another month, and I hope that by then the real Jiangxi will be under my control." Xue Xun said with a smile.

"Subordinates send a message to Xingba immediately." Yinshuang ran out excitedly.

Xue Xun frowned, turned to the base of the wall, and stared at the map. It was only two months since he arrived in Nanchang, but the world seemed to be turned upside down.Controlling Jiangxi is just around the corner, and the Yangtze River water transportation has also been fully opened up. There are also Cixi and Jiaxing outside to support it.The cargo ship has been sowing good seeds along the Yangtze River along the way. As long as the government is willing to come forward, or can produce land certificates, the Xue family will distribute good seeds.Many people are laughing that the Xue family has a lot of money, and the Xue family has also found out many fraudulent claims, but they still haven't stopped the work.

It's not that Xue Xun has too much money and no place to spend it, but he just thinks that if someone thinks of the Xue family's kindness, the Xue family's cargo ship will be more stable.In fact, when sailing on the river now, as long as the flag of the Xue family is flying, no one dares to be harassed, which is why Xue Xun dared to transfer Tie Xingba back.But Xue Xun wanted more than that. He wanted everyone to sail the Yangtze River with confidence and boldness.

The situation is so good, but Xue Xun still feels empty in his heart. He defeated the Little White Dragon King and captured Nanchang City. The wealth accumulated by both sides is now piled up in his private treasury. War is the most profitable business.Now everyone knows that the Xue family is rich, but Xue Xun has not used one-third of the war money.Xue Xun couldn't express this feeling. The person he loves the most, wants to spend the money quickly and spend it on the common people.

Maybe Xue Xun is just a hypocritical moral monger, but he is still not ready to change.

Xue Xun was meditating in the study, when suddenly there was a voice: "My lord, madam, please see me."

"Please come in." Xue Xun closed the sliding door to block the map. The peony picture painted on the sliding door was inlaid on the wall. People who didn't know it would just think it was a decoration.

"Why are you here?" Xue Xun took two quick steps to greet him.

"You've been in this study for a whole day, and you're useless for lunch, okay? I've made chicken soup. You can try it." Xue Wang motioned for the girl carrying the food box to come forward and bring out the soup cup.

Mrs. Xue Wang scooped up a bowl of chicken soup gently and gracefully and handed it to Xue Xun. Xue Xun picked it up and drank it silently. There was no second word between husband and wife.

Xue Xun knew that their husband and wife were estranged, it was obvious, wasn't it?If it was in the past, where would Xue Wang need to report to enter the study.

Xue Xun sometimes suspects that he has done something wrong. He should not have taught Xue Wang those things. Now she is a typical half-bottle of water.The previous few times when she made mistakes in handling logistics and internal affairs, which almost implicated the army outside, Xue Xun no longer dared to use outside affairs to train her.

Xue Wangshi has realized the importance of rights, but she has no ability to control them, and instead seeks to cause trouble.

"Brother Hao, when will the second brother come back?" Wang Xue asked softly.

It came again, Xue Xun rubbed the center of his brows impatiently, put down the soup bowl, and with a ding, the study was suddenly silent.