Soon, Prince Zhongshun arrived with a happy face...
"How about it? How do you feel when you hear that what you wrote is so popular and that the content in it can even appear in reality?"
People are in high spirits during happy events. Prince Zhongshun was in such a state at this time. When he saw Jia Cong, he directly started teasing him. He would never be so 'frivolous' in the past.
No wonder he is like this...
Since the discovery of the giant island was exposed, and a tacit understanding has been reached with the present, the benefits brought by the change from darkness to light are quite huge.
In the past, relocating people who were willing to go overseas to work hard could only be done secretly and cautiously, even when purchasing supplies.
According to what Jia Cong wrote, such a small fight is horribly inefficient.
No, Zhen Yingjia worked secretly for almost a year, only to transport less than 2,000 young people, and the supplies were also pitiful.
It's not that Prince Zhongshun and Zhen Yingjia don't have money or supplies, but they don't dare to be too blatant, lest they attract the attention of others and cause them to have inappropriate thoughts.
Things are different now...
Now that the action has been exposed and an agreement has been reached with Jinjin, there is no need to sneak around and make small fuss.
The most important thing is that after more than a year of hard work, nearly two thousand young people were relocated, ensuring Prince Zhongshun's ownership of the giant island.
You must know that these two thousand young men are all the tenants of the imperial village under Prince Zhongshun. Their loyalty is guaranteed, not to mention that they have received certain military training and have considerable fighting power.
If you think it can replace it, then give it a try.
From darkness to light, Prince Zhongshun became the trustworthy tenants and servants who could move to the giant island in a big way.
In the past, Zhen Yingjia only dared to use ten sea ships to transport people and supplies, but now thirty ships are dispatched at the same time, and the number of people and materials that can be transported every time is different.
In a short period of time, the number of young people on the giant island increased explosively, exceeding 3,000 in one breath. Adding in their wives, children, and children, the number almost reached 5,000.
A population of 5,000 would form a sizable town even in Jiangnan, the most densely populated area in Daqing.
As time goes by, with the resources and wealth controlled by Prince Zhongshun, he can provide 20,000 young people and their families to go to the giant island and become the cornerstone of the vassal state.
Obviously, 20,000 young men and women, plus at most 10,000 old, weak, women and children are still too few, far behind the millions of soldiers and civilians under Pig's Foot.
Not to mention, the gap in ability and strength between them.
Perhaps, pig's trotters only need ten years of development, but it will take at least fifty years to start with him!
Fifty years later, it is estimated that the grass on his grave will have grown several feet high. Where can I still see it?
Therefore, the purpose of his invitation to Jia Cong was this: he hoped to get this guy's help to make suggestions, at least not to really do such a bad job.
"Your Majesty is joking. It's true that book fans like it. Everything else is just a cloud to me!"
Jia Cong smiled and said: "The prince has been in great glory recently. When will he go to the giant island to establish a vassal state and establish a kingdom?"
"The King and I have made an agreement for three years. After three years, we will go to the overseas giant island. At that time, I may even invite you to be a witness!"
"It's not necessary. The prince has to ask the prince and several young princes to go over and sit in charge for a period of time, so as not to let people occupy the magpie's nest, which would be ugly!"
"I have my own arrangements, but there are some troubles at the moment. I would like to ask for advice. I hope you won't be perfunctory!"
"I won't be stingy if I have a way to solve it. If there is no way to solve it, please don't think that I am prevaricating!"
Prince Zhongshun nodded slightly, and then expressed the troubles in his heart...
After all, it is still caused by lack of strength.
For example, the population relocation that Prince Zhongshun is currently doing should have been organized and financed by the imperial court. Even so, it is quite laborious.
Right now, it is a laid-back prince like Prince Zhongshun who is solely responsible for it. He can only last three to five years at most. This must be supported by a wealthy man like Zhen Yingjia, otherwise he will go bankrupt in one year at most.
“As long as we can relocate 10,000 people in one year, we can almost relax the restrictions!”
Jia Cong smiled and said: "There are so many maritime merchants in the south of the Yangtze River. If we can mobilize some of the strength of these merchants, we won't need to spend too much money in the future. The key is that the prince must build a complete dock and town on the giant island.
It’s also possible that local specialties can be produced continuously!”
The rich and powerful in this era still prefer the self-sufficient method, and are not very happy at all, or understand the huge benefits of capital operation.
"Wouldn't it be better to let those maritime merchants from Jiangnan get involved?"
Sure enough, Prince Zhongshun frowned slightly, shook his head and said: "Their power is quite powerful. What if a dove comes to occupy the magpie's nest?"
"It depends on how the prince manages it!"
Jia Cong smiled lightly and said: "As long as you have enough force on hand and can provide a steady stream of local specialties, those maritime merchants have their foundations in Jiangnan. Will they have trouble with the prince if they are full?"
After saying this, he paused and said leisurely: "Even if you are ambitious, there are so many islands in the South China Sea, some of which are similar to or even larger than the big island occupied by the prince. Isn't it enough for them to worry about?"
Obviously, Prince Zhongshun could not agree with Jia Cong's statement...
Having already tasted the sweetness, I guess this man, or the royal family behind him, has regarded many islands in the South China Sea as his own meal, so how could he allow the maritime merchants from the south of the Yangtze River to get involved.
Naturally, Jia Cong would not comment much on such an idea. Whether it is good or bad depends on the facts. There are only so many ideas he can provide at the moment.
It can be seen that before Prince Zhongshun runs out of ammunition and food, he will not consider letting other forces get a share of the pie.
Then there is nothing to say, just wait...
Prince Zhongshun was not disappointed. Although he did not receive a satisfactory answer, Jia Cong's attitude made him very happy and he ate and drank happily.
During the chat, Jia Cong learned that the bigwigs in the royal family were very envious of Prince Zhongshun's situation and had many thoughts and ideas to imitate him, but they were still in a wait-and-see mode for now.
It is estimated that if they want to take action, they must at least wait until Prince Zhongshun's fiefdom reaches a certain level in scale and construction.
Jia Cong chuckled and said: "If we had not stopped them midway and allowed the Southern Border Army to rush into the Qianxiang Kingdom in one go, and with the cooperation of the Guangdong Navy, they might have completely taken over the entire Qianxiang Kingdom, and even the surrounding areas.
Some small countries have also been captured, and the land there can at least be sealed with a few vassal states!"
Speaking of this, Prince Zhongshun looked a little unhappy, but it was not directed at Jia Cong, but rather unhappy with the current practices.
If he had the power to destroy the country and could also occupy a piece of fertile land bordering Daqing, how much of the trouble of preparing supplies would be alleviated for him?
Although this meeting did not produce any substantial results, both Jia Cong and Prince Zhongshun were very satisfied.
After leaving, he went to the Lin family first. His father-in-law, Lin Ruhai, happened to be at home. He beckoned him over without asking how the conversation with Prince Zhongshun went. Instead, he directly told him the news: Lin Ruhai had become the governor of Xishan and would supervise the local army!
A governor who is not a governor!
It’s just this place in Xishan...
The frontier is always on guard against attacks by prairie barbarians. There are over a hundred thousand elite border troops stationed there, which is the most elite force in Daqing.
Even the local garrison has considerable combat effectiveness!
However, it was not easy for Lin Ruhai, a pure civil servant, to gain a foothold in Xishan and completely control the local army.
"Governor of Xishan, it's not easy to do!"
Jia Cong sighed: "Zhang Yue, have you figured out whose idea it was? There is no way I can make this guy's life easy!"
"It was suggested by the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy!"
Lin Ruhai looked calm and said leisurely: "Let's forget it. I'm still somewhat sure. The situation over there in Xishan is much simpler than in Jiangnan!"
"Simple, simple, but you have to deal with those border army generals. If you don't have some idea of military protection, you can't do it!"
Jia Cong said helplessly: "It seems that I have to take office with my father-in-law!"
A smile appeared in Lin Ruhai's eyes, and she said directly: "It's settled, it's best to ask Yu'er to come with her, so that the whole family can be together!"
"How long did the court give my father-in-law to prepare?"
Jia Cong didn't bother to say what was available, and asked directly: "Is there any other support, such as dispatching three hundred dragon forbidden officers to help suppress the situation!"
"No, His Majesty sent fifty forbidden dragon captains to accompany him!"
Lin Ruhai said calmly: "As for other support, don't mention it!"
hey-hey……
The disputes within the civil service group are more intense than imagined.
Jia Cong didn't care. With his help, it would not be difficult to help Lin Ruhai secure his position as governor of Xishan. As long as he was not unlucky enough to encounter a large-scale invasion by prairie barbarians and successfully passed his three-year term, he would not be able to escape the position of Minister of the Sixth Division.
Some methods can only be played in private, and there is no way to speak openly and openly, otherwise the majesty of the court and the authority of the emperor will be seriously damaged.
As for the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy who took the initiative to cause trouble for Lin Ruhai, Jia Cong also had a way to deal with it, and he would definitely make it difficult for him to survive.
There was no need to talk to Lin Ruhai more about this. He did not stay at the Lin family's residence for too long. Anyway, Lin Daiyu was not here at this time. It was better to let Lin Ruhai think quietly about how to be a good governor in Xishan.
Even though Lin Ruhai talks so easily, who knows what's going on in her heart?
After all, the place in Xishan is the territory of the border army. If a pure civil servant wants to be a good governor, just think about it and you will know how difficult it is.
The current Daqing is not the Ming Dynasty in the middle and late period. The status of military generals is still very high...