Zhao Zhiwu brought unexpected joy, but it is reasonable to think about it. The wheat fields in Yulin County and Hebin County have been eaten up. What is the point of these victims who fled from the south of Shengzhou returning to Yulin? Of course
I want to stay in Toyosu, which is rich in food.
As for the people in Hebin County, the main reason is that the land there is too barren and the food production is low. After seeing the fertile and rich Fengzhou, the people in Hebin County still want to go back to eat relief food.
Guo Song left the county government with dozens of soldiers and headed for the camp a few miles east of the county seat. The elderly, women and children in Yulin County had already gone back, and there were only young and strong men in the camp who were willing to stay to harvest wheat, as well as those who wanted to.
There are more than 2,400 households of Shengzhou disaster victims who remain in Fengzhou.
"Your Majesty, I was just thinking, will people from other states flock to Fengzhou to escape the disaster?" Cao Wannian found an opportunity and said cautiously.
Guo Song was slightly startled. He really had not thought about this problem. He pondered for a moment and said: "It is indeed possible, but we have enough tents and enough official rations. If they come, we can accommodate them."
"I'm afraid they won't want to leave even after they come!"
Cao Wannian means something. Once the Shengzhou victims who visited today stay, they will set an example for the victims in other places. They will probably apply to stay. After all, the agricultural conditions in the Hetao area are better than those in the inland desert edge areas.
Much more.
"They want to stay, but I can't help it. If they can't keep their own people, what shame do they have to complain to the court?"
Guo Song no longer troubled himself about this kind of thing. He also thought about it. As long as there are people who want to stay, they will definitely open their doors to welcome them.
The camp is located in the southeast of the county, not far from the military field. The camp occupies a vast area and has more than 3,000 tents, which can basically be one tent for each household.
Xie Changzhi, the magistrate of Jiuxian County, had already rushed to the camp with Zhao Zhiwu. Xie Changzhi and twenty alternate officers set up a long table in front of the camp and began to register the victims.
There was a long queue in front of the table, and the victims were very enthusiastic. This was Jiuyuan County coming to register, which meant that they were likely to stay in Fengzhou.
Xie Changzhi answered the victims' questions while looking through the registration information.
"Old man, you have two adult sons. I suggest you separate the family. Fengzhou encourages family separation. In the future, there will be two types of land grants, one is Yongye land and the other is homestead land. Land is granted to those under fifty years old.
A male is entitled to 100 acres and a female is granted 50 acres. If a male joins the army in Fengzhou, the land granted will be doubled, but the upper limit for each household is only 150 acres. It is the same no matter how many people are in the family. Like your two
If you give one son to another, your family will get two pieces of land, otherwise you will suffer a big loss."
"Will taxes also increase as a result?" the old man asked.
"Taxes are only related to land, and according to the regulations of the imperial court, if you reclaim wasteland, the acres gained will be tax-free for five years. In fact, the land in Fengzhou is very fertile, and you can grow wheat that year. It is very cost-effective. Father, you should hurry back home
Let the two sons live separately!"
At this time, Guo Song had appeared behind Xie Changzhi. Xie Changzhi was startled and was about to stand up to salute, but Guo Song waved his hand to indicate that he did not need to be polite.
"What's the biggest question now?" Guo Songxiao asked.
"The most common question is, how much land can they get? Some people also ask, there are so many wastelands in Fengzhou. If he cultivates five hectares of land, does all five hectares of land belong to him?"
Guo Song asked with great interest: "How did Magistrate Xie answer?"
"I will divide the land according to the rules established by the envoy. As for the person who wants to cultivate five hectares of land, I will clearly tell him that whether he cultivates five hectares of land or ten hectares of land, the land given to him by the government
The deed is only for one hectare, and the rest will be regarded as official land. He can rent the land first, and he will be exempted from rent for the first five years."
"Then does anyone ask about the children's schooling?"
Xie Changzhi shook his head, "No one is asking now. They are more concerned about the immediate interests, land and houses. They are all asking how to solve the problem of housing? I told them that in winter the government will organize them to quarry stone and wood and build houses.
, before the houses are built, they can temporarily live in mud and thatched houses, and the government will build temporary houses to accommodate them."
"Can it be placed?" Guo Song asked.
Xie Changzhi nodded, "More than 2,400 households are basically enough, but each household can only have two rooms. If it's too small, they can only continue to live in tents. The government will then give each person a sheepskin to keep out the cold."
"Xie County Magistrate also needs to consider that disaster victims from other prefectures and counties will flee to Fengzhou." Cao Wannian said next to him.
"Will there be one?" Xie Changzhi was startled.
Guo Song nodded, "I also think it's possible!"
Facts also proved Guo Song's guess. Before the registration of the people in the victims' camp was completed, Yulin County sent a message from Feiying. More than a thousand victims from Xiazhou and Shengzhou had arrived in Yulin County and were heading to Fengzhou.
Come from the state.
The news of Fengzhou's victory over the locust plague had already spread throughout Yunzhong and various states in Guan that were affected by the locust plague. Naturally, victims began to march towards Fengzhou.
Guo Song immediately made arrangements. The county magistrate Wang Liao led 30 newly recruited civil servants and 500 soldiers, carrying a large amount of food, pickles, medicines, tents and other materials to set up ten disaster relief points along the way.
The supplies were transported by two newly built two-thousand-stone ships.
It is very important to set up disaster relief points along the way to ensure that the victims reach Fengzhou safely. Many victims are already exhausted after arriving in Yulin. If they are asked to trek hundreds of miles to reach Jiuyuan, I am afraid many people will die of illness and exhaustion on the way. Without antibiotics,
In the Tang Dynasty, a small cold or a minor case of diarrhea could be fatal.
Guo Song considered this point very carefully. Since he sincerely accepts these victims, he must try his best to save their lives.
With the arrival of new victims, officials throughout Fengzhou mobilized, including hundreds of officials from the three towns' economic envoys, Fengzhou governor's office, Jiuyuan County government office, and Feng'an county government office.
After increasing the number of tents, preparing food, medicine, and various bedding and sheepskins, almost the entire Fengzhou warehouse was emptied, and Guo Song urgently asked for help from Lingzhou.
"This is our chance!"
At dusk, in the Governor's Mansion, Guo Song said to Xue Changshou, Li Ji and other important officials: "Fengzhou cannot develop. The biggest problem is the lack of people. I have tried my best to move the families of soldiers here in order to increase Fengzhou's development."
After the locust disaster, victims are now coming north. This is an unexpected opportunity. We must seize this opportunity, show the greatest sincerity, and keep these victims to become our people in Fengzhou. As for whether it will offend
We don’t need to consider other states and counties.”
Everyone saluted and said in unison: "I will obey your envoy's order!"
"Everyone, let's talk! What other things are more important now?"
Xue Changshou said: "Actually, the biggest problem now is housing. The tents are still too thin and cannot withstand the cold in winter. Houses must be built. I think your suggestion is very good. You can first build a few mud houses for each family."
After the autumn harvest, the military and civilians will work together to build a house. It can be completed in half a month at most. It is not difficult. The question now is, where will these victims be placed?"
Everyone's eyes turned to the county magistrate Xie Changzhi. Xie Changzhi said after a while: "I have left this matter to the county captain Zhang Wenlong. He doesn't seem to have started yet."
Guo Song suddenly asked with some dissatisfaction: "How long have you left this matter to him?"
"I told him a long time ago that it was decided that some people would move out of the city and restore villages outside the city. I left the site survey to him for almost a few months."
Guo Song had long known that County Captain Zhang Wenlong had a bad reputation and poor abilities, but he was from the wealthy Zhang family in Fengzhou and was also the son-in-law of the Leng family, so Guo Song tried to tolerate him as much as possible, but now his inaction has
It affected the resettlement of immigrants, and Guo Song couldn't bear it.
"Wherever he is, let him come to see me immediately!"
Xie Changzhi sighed and said helplessly: "Envoy Qi, he took leave to go to Lingzhou two days ago."
"What!"
Guo Song was immediately furious, "Everyone is so busy now that he actually asked for leave to go to Lingzhou. What is he going to do?"
"I'm not sure about my humble position, it should be a private matter!"
At this time, Xue Changshou winked at Guo Song. Guo Song restrained his anger and said coldly: "Thank you, magistrate, I will leave this matter to you. I hope you will come up with a plan as soon as possible."
Xie Changzhi quickly replied: "I will come up with a complete plan within three days."
This attitude satisfied Guo Song. He nodded and said to Cao Wannian: "Cao Canjun, you also assist Xie County Magistrate. If Jiuyuan County cannot be resettled, Feng'an County can be considered."
Cao Wannian bowed and said: "I humbly obey my orders!"