Feng Yongda was disgusted by the ugly taste of Soochow, but now all the sugar cane comes from Jiaozhou.
The sugarcane groves that the scholars worked so hard to plant in the spring of this year are now cheaper than those in Soochow.
No matter how unwilling Feng Yong was, he had to hold his nose and admit the fact. After all, if he wanted sugar cane now, he could only get it from Soochow.
"I finally know how the late emperor and the prime minister felt at that time."
Feng Yong sighed.
This kind of thing of pinching your nose to endure nausea but being unable to do anything about it is really maddening.
The big man is like a down-and-out Bai Fumei. Because his family property was taken away, he rented a storefront from a wretched man named Sun and started business with him in partnership in an attempt to make a comeback.
Things went smoothly at first, and the partnership between the two was not only booming, but Bai Fumei even had the energy to open a chain store.
So Bai Fumei prepared to list the company's operations to compete with Cao's company surnamed Ai Shaojia, which had occupied his own property.
Unexpectedly, when the evil master saw that Bai Fumei's company was gaining momentum, he secretly found the wretched man and promised him a large sum of money. At the same time, he analyzed the pros and cons with the wretched man, saying that if Bai Fumei succeeded, he would definitely kick him.
The wretched man was afraid of being beaten by the bad boy, and at the same time he dreamed of getting that big sum of money. Moreover, he coveted Bai Fumei's company. Seeing that Bai Fumei had opened a new chain store, he was also afraid that Bai Fumei would abandon him, so
So he agreed to cooperate with the bad boy.
The night before Bai Fumei's company was about to go public, the wretched man fell in love with Bai Fumei, and then called the bad boy...
After Bai Fumei woke up, she found that not only had she been tainted, but half of the company's assets had been transferred away by the wretched man, and even the store she originally rented had been taken back.
So she angrily went to settle the score with the wretched man. The wretched man was still very guilty at first, but when he saw Bai Fumei's disheveled clothes, he became lustful and deceived her into his room, and then took Bai Fumei to his house.
Fumei was defiled once.
Bai Fumei suffered such a big loss continuously, and finally had to knock out her teeth and swallow them. In order to deal with her number one enemy, the bad boy, she could only smile with her face again, endure her nausea, and cooperate with the wretched man again.
Now this wretched man still wants to do something?
I can't stand it!
"Guan Duyou, pass my order to Qiongdu, Suqi, and the three counties of Tengtai. Next autumn, I will conduct the capital examination. Men in these three counties whose families have farmland must practice military formations during the slack season."
Feng Yong finally made up his mind: You forced me to do this.
The big man must be given at least another hundred years of life, otherwise I won't even have the right to lie in bed and die of old age.
The so-called Du Trial refers to the military service system implemented by the former Han Dynasty, and military exercises were held once a year.
The former Han Dynasty implemented a system of soldiers for all citizens. According to the principle, all civilian men over the age of 23 were required to take turns to serve in the central government for one year. These were guards.
As for why he was twenty-three years old, it was because at that time, only twenty was considered a man and he could farm independently.
According to the level of farming at that time, "Three years of farming will save one year." It took three years of farming to save one year's worth of food. Therefore, after the male member of the family farmed for three years, he was conscripted to serve for one year.
As for the local soldiers, they are called conscripts. They start serving when they are twenty years old. They have to practice intensively once a year for one month. After the period is over, they go home. If there is something wrong with the country, they are called up temporarily - now the Han Dynasty
Dingkou's age has been reduced to fifteen years old.
Whether it is the central army or the local army, the annual general examination is an assessment and test of combat capabilities.
As soon as there is a war, troops can be quickly assembled. This is a military service system that hides troops from the people.
It was precisely thanks to this military service system that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty provided a powerful force to sweep away the Xiongnu.
However, it was precisely because of the frequent wars during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, coupled with the continuous annexation of cultivated land, the reduction of self-cultivated farmers, and the shortage of soldiers, that the conscription system was added to the foundation of the conscription system.
Later, Emperor Guangwu restored the Han Dynasty with the support of powerful landowners. Because powerful landowners seized a large amount of farmland, the Later Han Dynasty had no choice but to cancel the conscription system and completely change it to a recruitment system.
The recruitment system can produce professional soldiers, but it can also create a burden on the country, and the recruited soldiers can easily become dependent on generals, which lays the foundation for local divisions.
When Liu Bei entered Shu, most of the soldiers of the Han Dynasty were Jingzhou soldiers and Dongzhou soldiers, which were regarded as recruited soldiers. Later, after the Battle of Hanzhong and the Battle of Yiling, these two soldier sources were exhausted.
The veterans of hundreds of battles were wiped out by Liu Bei, and the few remaining ones were all handed over to Li Yan.
Zhuge Lao Yao had no choice but to partially restore the universal conscription system of the Pre-Han Dynasty and explore the war potential of Shu.
Most of the troops for the Southern Expedition were recruited from the registered population of Shu.
National conscription system, even in the early Han Dynasty when the country was unified, great attention must be paid to the rotation of civilian men, not to mention the Han Dynasty that only occupies one state?
So this is a great test of Zhuge Lao Yao's ability to govern.
It is obvious that Feng Yong intends to go further on the basis of the universal conscription system implemented by the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty and restore the metropolitan examination system.
Anyway, there are only a few people in the land now, so it won’t be a problem to last for a hundred years.
"What about the nomadic tribes?"
Proclaiming religious orders is one of the duties of the postal governor, and Guan Ji is the postal governor of Yuexun.
Guan Ji didn't understand the conscription system. She only knew that the more troops in hand, the better. It was easy for people with land at home, but what about the tribes who had not yet settled down?
"Nomadic tribes..."
Feng Yong pondered for a moment and said, "Anyone who is willing to provide food, cloth, salt, medicinal materials and other supplies will be provided. I believe those leaders know how to do it."
There are many people, young and old, who starve to death every year. As long as Feng Yong can provide sufficient compensation, these barbarians will be high-quality mercenaries - instead of starving to death in vain, it is better to go out to eat military rations and earn rations for the family.
As for the tribal leaders who are unwilling to surrender... anyway, there are more solutions than difficulties.
King Feng Gui is running rampant in Nanzhong, so he is still worried about this small problem?
"Feng Changshi, can the Detachment of Women participate in the trial?"
Guan Ji was shocked and finally asked a question.
"certainly."
"promise!"
Guan Ji cupped her fists and said loudly and energetically.
Hua Wan followed the voice and looked over. Feng Yong grinned at her, his white teeth shining brightly in the sun.
"Pooh!"
Huawan spat at him.
Feng Tubao doesn't care. No matter how hard you try, you can't win Guan Ji's heart, let alone her body.
With this sense of superiority, when Feng Yong went to bed at night, he felt that it was a beautiful thing to sleep with Guan Ji in his arms.
But for some reason, my mother-in-law didn't go to bed on time as usual tonight. She was still lying in front of the table, writing something unknown.
He couldn't help but went over curiously, "What is Mr. Xi writing?"
"There are military rules for the Detachment of Women. Didn't Alang say that the Detachment of Women must also take the test? I naturally have to think carefully about it, so as not to lose someone when I get there."
Guan Ji said without raising her head, and from time to time flipped through the "Military Drill Code" compiled by Feng Yong, which seemed to be used for reference.
"It's late at night, Mr. Xi, you'd better not stay up late and go to bed first? We'll talk about it later."
Feng Yong advised.
"Don't worry, it's still a little rough here. Alang should go to bed first, and I'll make some changes here."
Guan Ji was immersed in her own affairs and casually said to Feng Yong.
When Feng Yong heard this, he felt a little helpless at the moment, "As a long history officer, I am in charge of the military and administration of a county, and I am not as busy as you. This kind of thing does not happen overnight. You have to take your time. Anyway, there is still a year.
Be obedient and go to bed first?"
"Nowadays, who doesn't know that Alang has a good sense of people? As long as you give the instructions, someone will help to get things done. Apart from me, only Hua Niangzi can help with the affairs of the Detachment of Women. How can I not worry about it?"
"Flower wand?"
Feng Yong was startled.
"Yes, the Women's Army can only draw people from her tribe first. Besides her, who else can help? I have finished writing it tonight, and I will discuss it with her tomorrow."
What are you talking about today? Look at this, are you planning to give her your heart?
Thinking of this, Feng Yong suddenly felt a little sour. He hugged Guan Ji and said, "Reading for too long at night will hurt your eyes. For your sake, I think you should go to bed first."
"Oh! That's disgusting!" How could Guan Ji let someone sneak up on her? She slapped Feng Yong's hand and said coquettishly, "I interrupted my train of thought!"
Then he thought of something, then turned around and said softly, "It's not convenient for me tonight, why don't you let Amei spend the night with Alang?"
ha?
What did you say?
You mean to kick me out, right?
Feng Yong immediately became angry and snorted, "This is what you said!"
"My concubine said it." Guan Ji said generously, "Amei is also a concubine after all. When I am inconvenient, let her accompany me. Isn't it what she should do?"
Feng Yong looked at Guan Ji's appearance carefully and saw that she did not look like she was joking. Then he nodded and sighed, "I thought it was for your own good to find something for Mr. Xi to do."
"After all, it would be such a pity for a woman like Xijun to be buried in the back house. I didn't expect that she would end up trapping herself in a cocoon."
Guan Ji heard this and praised, "The word "tied oneself into a cocoon" is used well.
"I'm talking serious to you!"
Feng Yong felt a little burning in his heart.
"I also spoke seriously to A Lang," Guan Ji gently hugged Feng Yong, "I really want to thank A Lang! I am able to feel so comfortable today because A Lang is different from ordinary men. I am very lucky!"
"I beg you, Ah Lang, how about letting me do whatever you want for once?"
There was no other choice. This woman seemed determined to be a strong woman and obsessed with starting a business. Feng Yong had no choice but to walk out of the house and find his concubine.
Amei was really surprised and happy when she saw Feng Yong's arrival. Regardless of her disheveled hair, she wanted to put a new sheet on her couch.
Feng Yong waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to go to such trouble, and lay down directly on her, occupying her pillow, "Just put an extra pillow."
"yes."
Amei brought a pillow and placed it next to Feng Yong's head. Then she blew out the lamp, climbed onto the couch softly, and lay down next to Feng Yong shrunk.
"What are you doing so far away? Come here."
Feng Yong smelled the fragrance and said angrily.
"yes."
Amei responded in a low voice and quietly moved closer.
"How many chickens and ducks have been hatched in these days?"
Amei came here with chicken and duck eggs, and Yaomei also came with her. Yaomei has been in charge of the chickens and ducks in the house from the beginning, and she has the richest experience in raising chickens and ducks.
It can be said that Feng Zhuang of Jincheng has almost been reduced to an empty shell by Feng Yong.
"My Lord, a lot of eggs have gone bad. One hundred and twenty chickens have hatched, and three hundred and sixty ducks have hatched."
Amei was very sensitive to numbers and reported them out immediately. She hesitated for a moment and then said, "Master, these eggs are really too bad."
"Yes, it's such a waste." Feng Yong sighed, "But there is nothing we can do if we waste it any more. Time is too tight."
It is necessary to save as much foundation as possible before Zhuge Lao Yao’s Northern Expedition. It would be a pity not to develop such a good place as the Sunshui River Valley as much as possible.
Amei was silent, she didn't know why the time was so tight, but as long as it was requested by her master, she could only try her best to do it well.
"What about the ranch?"
"The pasture is on the right track. The families who are cooperating with Lady Hua have indeed come down. There are thirteen families in total. There is no shortage of money and food. I have calculated it. According to the current situation, I am afraid that in winter, the forage will not be able to keep up.
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"Don't worry about this. Nanxiang has sent a lot of alfalfa seeds. This period of time is just right for planting, and you can harvest a crop before winter."
"Also, during this period, you go to Wei Rong and ask him to help you find out the number of livestock in each tribe. Then you can calculate how much fodder you need for the winter. If you find it difficult, just ask Wei Rong for two people."
"But he is too busy right now. There are not enough manpower, so you have to work harder."
Feng Yong gave verbose instructions. With Amei as a senior secretary and arithmetic master, not only could Feng Yong safely hand over statistical stuff to her, but even Wei Rong, who was almost exhausted from work, could breathe a sigh of relief.
"yes."
Amei seemed to like this feeling very much, and it was obvious that there was some joy in her tone.
After talking about some things that Amei was responsible for, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious, and the country man's hand naturally hugged her.
Amei, like Huawan, is a girl from Nanzhong, with a petite body. When she curls up her body, she looks even more petite compared to Feng Yong's majestic figure.
Coupled with Feng Yong's persistence in exercising over the years, even if his physical fitness is not as good as that of Zhao Guang, who has practiced martial arts since childhood, he is still much stronger than ordinary people.
Amei's begging for mercy soon sounded.
When he woke up the next morning, Feng Yong was still full of energy. He glanced at Amei, who was still sleeping comfortably, and felt a sense of conquest in his heart. At the same time, he was a little dissatisfied and said, "After all, I have more fun with Mr. Xi..."
A few days later, after harvesting the rice from the experimental fields, Yuexun Prefect Meng Yan, who had rarely appeared in front of Feng Yong, finally took the risk. He came to say goodbye to Feng Yong because he was going back to Jincheng.
Although I don't know why Meng Yan, the prefect, can run around, this is what Zhuge Lao Yao has to worry about, and Feng Yong said he understands.
The first thing Meng Yan did after returning to Jincheng was to run to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"Going to the mountains and countryside?"
The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a while when he heard Meng Yan's words.
"Yes, Feng Langjun, uh, Feng Changshi disbanded most of the soldiers who came from Nanxiang, except for one hundred, and sent the rest to Qiongdu, Su Qi, and staged various battles in the three counties.
Xiang Pavilion."
"On weekdays, we organize farming and educate the people, and during the slack season, we organize soldiers to practice military formations."
When the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty heard Meng Yan's words, he grasped the key point very keenly, "Tell me clearly, are you going to the countryside or to the pavilion?"
"I heard it's here."
"Are you here? Are you sure?"
Zhuge Liang's sharp eyes stared closely at Meng Yan, who was standing below with his head bowed.
"That's indeed what Feng Changshi said."
Meng Yan lowered his head and couldn't see the Han Prime Minister's face, which was suddenly happy and sad.
In the Han system, five families form a group, ten families form a li, and a hundred families form a li. Above that, there are pavilions, townships, and finally counties.
When the Han Dynasty was first established, Emperor Gaozu established the system of sending old people to the countryside, which indeed played a significant role in restoring stability to the world. However, as time went on, especially since the Later Han Dynasty, this system also led to the imperial power not going to the countryside.
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The imperial court's decrees could only be conveyed to the county town, and further down the line, they could only rely on the help of famous local villagers.
Now Feng Mingwen actually sent Nanxiang soldiers to this level under the slogan of "going to the mountains and going to the countryside".
What are the soldiers of Nanxiang like? How could the Han Prime Minister, who has been paying close attention to Nanxiang, not know?
Just being able to read ensured that Feng Yong could convey his decrees directly to their hands, and then to every household through their hands.
Efficient and effective.
The most important thing is that government orders can reach the bottom directly.
There is no need to rely on local reputation or anything like that.
Who are the village elders and local celebrities today?
They are all big local clans and representatives of aristocratic families.
Zhuge Liang figured this out, and his heart started to beat loudly.
That’s it, that’s it!
This guy has gone through so much trouble, spent so much money, food, time, and energy to promote literacy and print books in Nanxiang, but it turns out it was just for today!
I said how could he be so kind?
The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, who had a strong desire for control, immediately imagined that if all the Han Dynasty could implement this method, what would he be afraid of?
Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh when he remembered that Yuexun was a newly established place with special circumstances that made it possible to implement it.
Feng Yong was originally sent there because there was nothing there and he could start from scratch. No one could stop him no matter what he did.
If you want to do this in Dahannei County, how difficult is it?
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but feel a little depressed, and asked, "What else did he do in Yuexun?"
"We raised fish in the newly opened fields and harvested a lot of fish. Feng Changshi also ordered a batch of salt to be transported from Dinglu to make salted fish from the uneaten fish. I heard from Feng Changshi that this
Raising fish in the newly opened fields can help weed weeds, and the food will grow better next year."
Zhuge Liang listened and nodded, "I know this. Jiang Canjun also mentioned it to me a few months ago. I didn't expect that he actually raised it. I heard that he also raised fish in the fields where rice was planted.
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"Yes. There is a field specially opened by Feng Changshi. Rice is planted in it and fish are raised. I just caught fish a few days ago and harvested millet at the same time. The millet in that field does grow.
It’s so good, it doesn’t look like a newly opened wasteland at all.”
Meng Yan answered respectfully and told everything he knew in detail.
Zhuge Liang's face showed a sigh of relief, "It is indeed rare to be able to manage the army and care for the people. Do you think he can succeed in holding the capital examination in the three counties of Sunshui River Valley next year?"
The method of capital examination had been abolished at the beginning of the Later Han Dynasty.
In addition to the fact that the actual situation does not allow it, the local county magistrate is also given too much power by the Metropolitan Examination Law.
Today's Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty has some contradictions in his heart. A large part of the reason why the former Han Dynasty was strong was due to the method of Duzhao. This is what the Han Dynasty urgently needs at present.
Someone can help to try to restore the capital without disturbing the inner county of Han Dynasty. Even if it fails, it doesn't matter. This is naturally what Zhuge Liang is happy to see.
But if this resulted in the county governor having too much power, that would be something he did not want to see.
"This... even my subordinates don't know."
Meng Yan said hesitantly, but actually what he wanted to say more was: It depends on the Prime Minister's intention.
The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty hesitated for a long time, and then made up his mind, "Let's watch it first. After you go back, send a message to Feng Changshi for me, saying that I want to draw 500 soldiers from Nanxiang. Let's see what he says."
Meng Yan said quickly, "I understand."
At the same time, he secretly exhaled a long breath and felt a little wet on his back.