"You have been acting as a military and political agent for some time. 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 set off from Luoyang and returned, the conversation between Liu Xu and his son turned into a school examination style. They talked about the governance of the country, strategies to calm the people, civil and military strategies. The school examination was accompanied by teachings, and Liu Xu was
While not tired of taking the trouble, at the same time, I can’t wait to hope that Liu Wenyuan can grow up and mature as soon as possible.
By now, Liu Wenyuan was used to it. Facing Liu Xu's questions, he lowered his head and thought for a while before saying, "I plan to run the southeast region, especially Meituozhou!"
"Oh?" Liu Xu's dark eyes flashed with light and he said, "Why? Tell me!"
Liu Wenyuan talked eloquently: "Since marching into the Northeast, expelling the Khitan, and suppressing the governor, Anton has been developing and expanding along the river. From the Na River to the Duck River, Heishui, Anton's towns, land, and people are all scattered here.
Thousands of miles between river basins.”
"However, in the entire Anton, even if we include the barbarians from various tribes and the savages in the mountains and forests, there may not be two million people. Not to mention the river upstream and the black water converging downstream, just in the Duck River Basin, the population has doubled.
If you can't even fill it twice as much, why waste time, effort and money to develop a despicable place like Meituozhou?
Furthermore, Anton, from officials to soldiers to civilians, was accustomed to the development of livelihoods along the river. Even if there was expansion, why not go up the Black River. In the past, the Dudu Mansion also built several forts on the upper reaches of the Black River and sent garrison troops there.
The military and civilians finally have some foundations. While developing it, they can also guard against the imperial guards outside the mountain, killing two birds with one stone..." Liu Xu said pointedly, seemingly not supporting Liu Wenyuan's idea.
However, Liu Wenyuan had obviously considered this carefully and said, "What dad said is true, but what I'm thinking about is where Anton's future will be!"
Anton is originally a bitter cold land, and the farther north you go, the colder it gets. Once you cross the mountains and enter the northern border, you can only get a rough glimpse of its appearance, but you can also see its barrenness and desolation.
Shiwei in the north was weak and had crude weapons, but the reason why he repeatedly invaded and invaded the territory was that the living environment was too harsh, and he had to go west and south in order to survive.
If we go north, no matter how much land we occupy, it will all be barren, barren and useless, a waste of official manpower. The officers and soldiers have to work hard in garrison, and the officials and people are not willing to open up. Such a policy that goes against the people and public opinion of Anton is really not advisable.
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When Anton was granted a kingdom, the emperor's grandfather once said that he had two purposes. The first was to guard the border and permanently consolidate the Han Dynasty, and the second was to relieve the imperial court of the burden of providing supplies. Now, after more than ten years of hard work by his father, the situation in Anton has been stabilized.
There were disturbances from the Wei Dynasty and chaos from the barbarians in the city, but these were just scabies.
Since the imperial court has cut off its previous support and made it self-reliant on food and salary, 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 southeastern region?" Listening to Liu Wenyuan's thoughts, Liu Xu's pale face turned red and he whispered.
In response to this question, Liu Wenyuan was stunned. 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 the rule of my father, Anton has
Great progress has been made in all aspects, and outstanding results can be called prosperity. However, every time I go to Xijing, every time I think about Tokyo..."
Speaking of this, Liu Wenyuan's eyes were particularly bright and he said: "Suihua is naturally not qualified to compare with the two capitals, but Liaoyang is so close, we can always catch up..."
"You still haven't mentioned Meituozhou! Xiangnan, do you still want to plot Liaodong?" Liu Xu suddenly said coldly.
Facing Liu Xu's sudden change, Liu Wenyuan didn't look panicked at all. He just said in a calm tone, solemnly: "I don't dare! It's precisely because I don't dare that I consider Meituozhou. I think Anton's geographical location is superior."
In this way, no matter how it develops, there are limitations, and it cannot escape the influence of the imperial court.
The support from the imperial court has been cut off, but the exchanges with the people must not be abandoned. Although Anton is self-sufficient in food, livestock, leather goods, medicinal materials, and forests, if he wants to strengthen the country and enrich the people, he must ensure that he cooperates with the officials and people of Dahan Daozhou
The connection, especially in Liaodong, north and south of Yanshan.
This time I was in Pingman, Meituo Prefecture. I surveyed the area and found out that it is a treasure land, especially the Meituo Lake, which is hundreds of miles in radius and rich in fishery products. Although the land around the lake has not been cultivated, it is
The fertility is sufficient. Relying on Meituo Lake, Anton can open up another granary!"
After listening to what Liu Wenyuan said, Liu Xu finally nodded. Seeing this, Liu Wenyuan became more confident and continued: "To the south of Meituozhou is Shuibin Mansion, and Shuibin Mansion is the only place in Andong that is within a suitable distance and can be used."
Civilian seaport!
Dad said that sea transportation has great potential. Although land trade is not blocked, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The supplement of sea routes can further strengthen the exchanges between Anton and the Han people.
When my father was in Luoyang, he insisted on building an official road from Suihua to Shuibin Mansion. Wasn't it because he was looking at seaports? My grandfather often said that wherever the road was built, development would be possible. When Suihua and the official road to Shubin were opened,
The timing of the development of Meituozhou will naturally follow..."
When Liu Wenyuan finished speaking, Liu Xu remained silent for a long time. He raised his hand to take out the quilt, his fingers trembling slightly: "I have also visited Meituozhou, and I have visited half of the hundreds of miles of lakes, not to mention the overview.
It is indeed a pearl embedded in the land of Andong. If it can be developed effectively, given time, it can indeed become a land of plenty. But it is surrounded by wilderness and jungle. Let’s not mention the difficulty of reclamation. What about the human resources of the reclamation?
I don't think road construction is a huge waste of manpower, let alone the huge Meituo Lake. People's power cannot be abused..."
"I have thought about this too!" Liu Wenyuan and Liu Xu discussed: "I am planning to continue to recruit people from Dahan Daozhou. In recent years, disasters have occurred all over Dahan. I rely on my father's reputation and Anton's past savings.
The reputation can attract a group of people. At the same time, the surrounding barbarians are raided and captured to fill the labor force!"
"It's a cliché!" Liu Xu said indifferently: "Not enough!"
"There is another idea that I am still considering. I am just hesitant and 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 perked up and his eyes narrowed: "How could you have such an idea?"
Liu Wenyuan said: "Firstly, many of our merchants in Anton have gone to the two countries to do business. We have connections and ways to recruit people from the two countries; secondly, due to the lack of manpower in Anton, we have joined various tribes of barbarians, and even those who
The barbarians who still eat hair and drink blood are taking advantage of it. The farmers of Korea and Japan are obedient and submissive, and they can also directly use them for farming, fishing and animal husbandry..."
After Liu Wenyuan finished explaining, Liu Xu thought about it seriously, but did not make any comments. He just stared at him straightly, his eyes were very clear, but there was still an incomprehensible depth in his eyes.
After a long time, Liu Xu coughed twice and said feebly: "Do what you want! I don't have much time left, and I can't protect you for much longer. Anton, what happens in the future is up to you."