Chapter 541 You forced me to
The ugly food appearance of Soochow makes Feng Yongda disgusted, but now all the sugar cane comes from Jiaozhou.
The sugar cane forests that the scholars worked so hard to plant in the spring of this year are now all cheaper 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 a business partnership with him in an attempt to make a comeback.
Things went smoothly at first. 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 going to be listed, the wretched man fascinated Bai Fumei, and then called the evil young man...
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. Fumi defiled once.
Bai Fumei suffered such big losses continuously, but in the end she 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 bear it decisively!
"Guan Duyou, please pass my order to the three counties of Qiongdu, Suqi and Dengtai. I will conduct the capital examination next autumn. Men in these three counties who have farmland in their homes must practice military formations during the slack time."
Feng Yong finally made up his mind: You forced me to do this.
At least the big man must be given another hundred years of life, otherwise I will not 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 it was twenty-three years old, it was because at that time, twenty was considered a young man and could farm independently.
According to the level of farming at that time, "Three years of farming will lead to one year's savings." It took three years of farming to save one year's worth of food. Therefore, the male member of the family was allowed to work for three years before he was conscripted into serving for one year.
As for the local soldiers, they are called military soldiers. 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 Dingkou of the Han Dynasty The age has been reduced to fifteen years old.
Whether it is the central army or the local army, the metropolitan examination held once a year is an assessment and test of combat capabilities.
As soon as there is a war, troops can be quickly assembled. It 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 the Xiongnu.
But 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 decrease in 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 could only abolish 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 sources of troops 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 Laoyao 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.
The national recruitment system, even when the national unity is unified in the country, should pay great attention to the people's turnover, not to mention that now it is only a man in one state?
So this is a great test of Zhuge Laoyao's ability to govern.
Obviously, Feng Yong planned to build on the Han Dynasty Prime Minister's implementation of the universal conscription system and restore the capital examination system.
Since there are only a few people on the land now, it will not be a problem to last for a hundred years.
As for what to do a hundred years from now, that is something for future generations to consider!
“What about the nomadic tribes?”
Proclaiming religious orders is one of the responsibilities of the postal governor, and Guan Ji is the postal governor of Yuexun.
Guan Ji doesn’t understand the conscription system. She only knows that the more troops in hand, the better. It’s easy for people with land at home, but what about the tribes who have not yet settled down?
“Nomadic tribes…”
Feng Yong pondered for a moment and said, "Anyone who is willing to provide food, woolen cloth, salt, medicinal materials, etc. 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.
Otherwise, where did Wang Ping's bodyguards come from?
As for the tribal leaders who are unwilling to give birth...anyway, there are more solutions than difficulties.
Feng Guiwang is running rampant in Nanzhong, why are you still worried about this small problem?
“Feng Changshi, can the Detachment of Women participate in the test?”
Guan Ji was shocked and finally asked a question.
"certainly."
“No!”
Guan Ji clasped her fists and said loudly and energetically.
Hua Wan followed the sound and looked over. Feng Yong smiled at her, his white teeth shining brightly in the sun.
“Bah!”
Huawan spat at him.
Feng Tibi 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, Feng Yong felt that it was a beautiful thing to be able to sleep with Guan Ji in his arms at night.
But for some reason, my mother-in-law never went to bed on time tonight as usual. 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 part in the examination? Naturally, I have to think carefully about it, so as not to be embarrassed when I arrive."
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 already late at night, Xijun, it’s better not to stay up late. Why don’t you go to bed first? We’ll talk about it later.”
Feng Yong advised.
"Don't worry, it's still a little rough here. Alang, please go to bed first, and I'll make some improvements here."
Guan Ji was immersed in her own affairs and said casually to Feng Yong.
When Feng Yong heard this, he felt a little helpless at the moment, "As a long history, 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?"
"Now 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 matter of the Detachment of Women. How can I not worry about it?"
“Flower wand?”
Feng Yong was startled.
"Yes, the Women's Army, we can only draw people from her tribe first. Who else can help besides her? I have finished writing it tonight, and I will discuss it with her tomorrow."
What else did I say today? Look at this, are you planning to give your heart to her?
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! I hate it!” How could Guan Ji let someone sneak attack her? Immediately, he patted Feng Yong's hands and said coquettishly, "I interrupted my train of thought!"
Then he thought of something, turned around, and said softly, "It's not convenient for me tonight, why don't you let me spend the night with Alang?"
ha?
What did you say?
You mean to drive me out, right?
Feng Yong immediately became angry and snorted, "This is what you said!"
"My concubine said it." Guan Ji said magnanimously, "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."
Guan Ji heard the words and praised, "The word "trap oneself in a cocoon" is well used.
“I’m talking to you seriously!”
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 can feel so comfortable today because A Lang is different from ordinary men. I am so lucky! "
“I beg you, Ah Lang, to let me do whatever you want for once?”
There was no other way. 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 eggs from chickens and ducks, and also came with Yaomei. Yaomei has been in charge of the chickens and ducks in the house from the beginning, and she has the most experience in raising chickens and ducks.
It can be said that Feng Zhuang of Jincheng has almost been turned into 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, so she reported them in one breath. She hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Master, these eggs are too bad."
“Yeah, it’s such a waste.” Feng Yong sighed, “But there’s nothing we can do about wasting it anymore, time is too tight.”
We must try our best to build up a foundation before Zhuge Lao Yao’s Northern Expedition. It would be a pity if such a good place as the Sunshui River Valley is not developed as much as possible.
Amei was speechless. She didn't know why the time was so tight, but as long as her master asked her, she could only do her best.
“What about the pasture?”
"The ranch is on the right track. The families that will cooperate with Lady Hua have been decided. There are thirteen families in total. There is no shortage of money and food. I have calculated it. Based on the current situation, I am afraid that in winter, the forage will not be able to keep up. .”
"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 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 rustic’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 peacefully. He felt a sense of conquest in his heart, but at the same time he was a little dissatisfied and said, "After all, I am more happy with Mr. Xi..."
After a few days, after harvesting the rice from the experimental fields, Meng Yan, the prefect of Yuexun who had rarely appeared in front of Feng Yong, finally showed up. 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 Laoyao 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. Only a hundred of them followed him, and the rest sent them to Qiongdu, Suqi, and Dengtai counties. Each village pavilion.”
“Organize farming and educate the people on weekdays, and organize soldiers to practice military formations during slack times.”
When the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty heard Meng Yan’s words, he grasped the key point very keenly and asked, “Tell me clearly, are you going to the countryside or to the pavilion?”
“I heard it was here.”
“Are there? Are you sure?”
Zhuge Liang’s sharp eyes were fixed on Meng Yan, who was standing below with his head bowed.
“That’s what Feng Changshi said indeed.”
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 are in a group, ten families are in a group, and a hundred families are in 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. .
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? As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty who has been paying close attention to Nanxiang, how could he not know it?
Just being able to read and write 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 large 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. It turns out that he is 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 big families would he have to fear?
Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh when he thought that Yuexun was a newly established place and the special circumstances made it possible to implement it.
The reason why Feng Yong was sent there in the first place was because there was nothing there and he could start from scratch. No one could stop him no matter what he wanted to do.
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 did he do in Yuexi?"
"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. ?”
"Yes. There is a field specially opened by Feng Changshi. Rice is planted in it and fish are raised. We 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 replied respectfully, telling 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 Duzhen was abolished at the beginning of the Later Han Dynasty.
In addition to the fact that the actual situation does not allow it, it is also because the law of trial gives too much power to the local county governor.
The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty today has some contradictions in his heart. A large part of the reason for the prosperity of the previous Han Dynasty was due to the method of Duzhao. This is what the Han Dynasty urgently needs at present.
It doesn't matter if someone fails to help try to restore the Duzhen method without disturbing the Han Dynasty. This is naturally what Zhuge Liang is happy to see.
But if the power of the county governor is too great as a result, that is something he does not want to see.
“This… even the lower officials don’t know.”
Meng Yan said hesitantly, but what he actually wanted to say was: It depends on the Prime Minister's intention.
The Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty hesitated for a long time before making 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.
(End of this chapter)