Chapter 824: Continue to go north, the prosperous land of Shu
Chapter 824: Continue northward, prosperous Shu land
"Uncle, don't worry!"
Shen Tang smiled softly.
"First of all, whether they want it or not, this is not something they can decide.
Unless they want to exterminate the entire clan, they don’t dare to go against my will! Besides, with the Void Hatred Department watching this matter, they have no choice but to be willing.”
"As for the winners, uncle, don't worry! We are not in a hurry to devour them completely, we can just figure it out slowly.
First, seize the resources, land, and money our tribe needs as much as possible! As the tribe develops and grows, we will gradually absorb their strength and population! It’s just a frog boiled in warm water. After a few years, our tribe’s strength is enough, even if they are Even if you want to win the prize, you can’t do it!”
"And, the most important thing is, with me, Shen Tang, in charge, a small Mahu Department can't make trouble! If they can't think of anything else, that's it. If they have some thoughts that they shouldn't have! This time , I can let them go, and next time, they won’t have this chance.
If I, Shen Tang, want to destroy the Mahu tribe, all I have to do is turn my hand!"
Shen Tang's words made Murong Cangbai and others confused and unbelievable! Shen Tang's strength and power have exceeded their imagination!
"good!"
In the end, Murong Cangbai nodded vigorously, "Since Brother Shen's words have reached this point, what are we afraid of?
This is also a great opportunity for our clan..."
A disaster was eliminated without a trace, and the following dinner party was even more lively! A bonfire was lit in the center of the tribe, and all the tribesmen sang and danced! The pair of Shen Tang and Shao Muyu became everyone's favorite Center! The noise gradually dissipated until midnight!
Shen Tang and his party stayed in Jiazong tribe for two days, and then they left.
As for the follow-up of the Jiazong tribe, Shen Tang is not worried! These tribes may be cruel, but when faced with forces that they cannot provoke, they will surrender faster! As long as Shen Tang is still in charge of Chengdu Fulu, the Xuhen tribe will not dare It went against his will, and the Mahu tribe did not dare to repeat it easily...
"Sir Xiang, I will leave here!"
At the pier in the west of Jiading Prefecture, the ship that had been parked for several days was preparing to set sail! Liu Xiangling and others had returned to the cabin, while Shen Tang was bidding farewell to Xiang Liang.
"I wish you a prosperous future! Please rest assured that this is Jiading Mansion. I will do my best to provide you with some help!"
He said respectfully to Liang.
Shen Tang stepped onto the deck and waved to Xiang Liang. Then the ship slowly started moving, and Xiang Liang on the shore gradually disappeared from sight!
Shiying has led his troops back to Diaomen Village. Although he did not get any promise from Shen Tang this time, he is obviously satisfied.
At least, he has left a good impression on Shen Tang! Shen Tang needs to be in charge of Chengdu Fulu for several years, and he has enough time to make himself an important force in Shen Tang's hands.
Heading north from Jiading Prefecture and along the river, you only need to pass through Meizhou to reach the boundary of Chengdu Prefecture!
Although Chengdu Fulu is not the most extensive area in the Song Dynasty today, no matter in terms of economy, agriculture or population, Chengdu Fulu is almost unmatched! Even compared with the prosperous Jiangnan, Chengdu Fulu is Not inferior!
Chengdu Fu Road governs three prefectures, eleven prefectures, and the second army, totaling 61 counties!
Chengdufu Road is the most densely populated area in the entire Song Dynasty. The current Sixteenth Road in the Song Dynasty has a total population of more than 60 million, and Chengdufu Road alone has a population of tens of millions! This is why the corvées in various places in the Song Dynasty are even
There are many reasons for soldiers from Sichuan and Sichuan.
Although there are many mountains in Chengdu Fulu, there are also thousands of miles of fertile fields! Moreover, the water veins in Chengdu Fulu are extremely developed, making agricultural irrigation particularly convenient! In addition to the stone mountains, the terraces built in the hilly areas during the Song Dynasty also became highly productive.
Fertile farmland! The grain output of this place is only lower than that of the two Zhejiang regions! Every year, Chengdu Fulu provides as much as 1.5 million shi of military grain to the Song Dynasty, accounting for more than 30% of the total! It is the genuine Song Dynasty food.
One of the granaries!
Moreover, Chengdu Fulu was the most important tea producing area in the Song Dynasty! More than half of the tea was produced in Chengdu Fulu.
This tax alone amounts to two to three million every year.
"The tea from Sichuan and Sichuan is used internally to give to the princes, and externally to restrain the troops! It is the capital of the country and the people rely on it for their livelihood!"
This sentence fully reflects the importance of tea to the Song Dynasty.
In addition to grain and tea, Chengdu's Shu brocade, silk, medicinal materials, and even paper and books are among the favorite items of merchants! On the official roads and rivers, there is almost an endless stream of merchant caravans!
Taking the city of Chengdu as an example, its commercial prosperity is comparable to that of Lin'an today! The commercial tax in this city alone can reach 200,000 taels per year.
It is precisely because of the development of commerce that during the Northern Song Dynasty, merchants issued the world's earliest paper currency Jiaozi here.
Although Jiaozi was later completely closed down by the imperial court for some reasons, it was enough to show that the business development here had reached an astonishing level.
In addition, Fulu, Chengdu was the most important textile base in the Song Dynasty! It was even jokingly called, "Every day we lose money, we accumulate money every month, and we cover the world with our clothes!" More than one million pieces of cloth were produced here every year.
Sugar making, paper making, engraving, wine making, etc. are all ranked first in the country! This is why, in the territory of the Song Dynasty, the importance of this land of Sichuan and Shu is even comparable to that of the prosperous Jiangnan!
It is for this reason that when Tubo invaded Chengdu Fulu, Zhao Shen was so anxious that he even encouraged Shen Tang to go to the Jin Kingdom to borrow troops to pacify Chengdu Fulu! Because once Chengdu Fulu was lost, it would not only mean that the Song Dynasty
The opening of the five northwest roads (Lizhou East Road, Lizhou West Road, Chengdufu Road, Tongchuanfu Road, and Kuizhou Road) meant that the Song Dynasty would completely lose an important source of money and grain! It is no exaggeration to say that,
If the Chengdu Prefecture is really lost, then the remaining half of the Song Dynasty will definitely be in danger!
On the large deck, Shen Tang stood facing the wind and his heart was surging! He thought about the glory and past of Chengdu Prefecture, looked at the Chengdu Prefecture City not far away and had already come into sight, and couldn't help but gently clenched his fists!
It is his luck and honor to be able to control such a prosperous place! This prosperous ancient city will become another starting point for him! Here, he will once again become full of wings and overlook the world! He will make these thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, under his control
With new life in his hands, he will continue the prosperity of Sichuan and Shu and become the brightest pearl of the Song Dynasty!