Chapter 1652 Ren Zi Juan is nothing more than this.
While waiting for Xue Bian's return, Feng Ziying also talked with Bao Qin about the management strategy of the Xue family's fleet.
According to Feng Ziying's suggestion, the southern port terminals have already been developed and mature, and it is not easy to intervene in development. In contrast, ports such as Yuguan, Beitang, and Dagu, as well as ports in the Western Liaoning Corridor, Southern Liaoning, and even Dongpan It is much easier in these remote places. Whether it is buying land for construction or developing shipping, there is a lot to do.
A new opportunity provided by Feng Ziying to Xue's shipping plan was Dongfan.
With the development of Dongpan becoming more and more intensive, especially the salt fields on the west coast that have begun to enter the profit stage, the reclamation strategy of the Anfu Chamber of Commerce in the north and south has achieved good results in absorbing the relocated residents.
According to the data mentioned by the Anfu businessman representative in the conversation with Feng Ziying, last year alone, 1,948 households were relocated from Fujian and Jiangxi, with a total of more than 7,600 people moving to Dongfan. In the first half of this year, The number of residents has increased dramatically, and the scope of relocation has expanded to Shandong and Nanzhi. As of July, 1,488 households, totaling more than 6,300 people, have been relocated.
Moreover, as the severe drought situation in the North becomes more and more obvious, the relocation strategy organized by the Anfu merchants is very popular in Shandong, Beizhi, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. In order to prevent the refugees from gathering and revolting, the local governments are very supportive of the Anfu merchants. They are even encouraged to relocate village by village directly to areas where crops have been cut off due to drought.
They predict that in the second half of the year, the number of relocations to Northland may exceed 3,000 households and 14,000 people. If the scheduled relocations in Fujian and Jiangxi are added, the previously unimaginable 4,500 may be achieved in the second half of the year. households, 20,000, and with the results in the first half of the year, it may approach 30,000, which will be triple the number last year.
The relocation of people and land reclamation has brought huge material consumption and a huge increase in the demand for fleet transportation capacity. Cement, ironware, cloth, grain, and medicinal materials have all become urgently needed materials in Dongpan. Xue Biao is currently considering that it will be difficult to transport grain for a while. He had to spare his energy, but he was already considering cooperating with Anfu businessman Haosheng from next year to form a perfect transportation triangle route.
Move democratic activists or cement and iron materials from Shandong and the north directly to Dongfan, then transport salt and large wood from Dongfan to Fujian and Zhejiang, or Nanzhi and even Guangdong, and then transport grain from Nanzhi, Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong to the north. In this way The entire transport route can be fully loaded perfectly.
Feng Ziying is not sure about the exact number of the current population of Da Zhou, but according to calculations by the Ministry of Household Affairs of Da Zhou, the population is about 120 million, of which the population of Northland accounts for less than 30%, which means that it is about 3,000 people. The population of Jiangnan is between 5 million and 40 million, and the population of Jiangnan should account for nearly half, which is less than 60 million. The combined population of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, southwest and Lingnan is about three Around ten million.
Of course, this is just paper data. The level of grassroots governance in the Zhou Dynasty is similar to that of the previous Ming Dynasty. The number of people living in hiding is huge. Feng Ziying made a rough estimate when he was the magistrate of Yongping Prefecture. The population living in hiding or deregistered should be equivalent to the number of people in the government. It controls about 30% of the population, which means that there are at least 30 million more people who are not counted by the government. This number is huge.
In other words, the population during the Yonglong period of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty should actually be between 150 million and 160 million. Such a huge population makes it seem insignificant that hundreds of thousands of refugees gather at every turn. For example, the governor of Yunyang was established to deal with this problem. The refugees in the mountainous areas between Shaanxi, Huguang and Sichuan are also forced to do so. When millions of refugees can gather in a mountainous area, and it may even turn into a rebellion of millions of people, no dynasty dares to slack off.
This is why Yang He quickly established the Jingxiang Army after he concurrently served as the governor of Yunyang, and he could easily form a Jingxiang Army with tens of thousands of young people. The deployment of tens of thousands of young men can at least reduce the pressure of refugee rebellion in the Yunyang Mountain area.
"Brother Tan, it's rare for you to come back. I should have a nice drink with you, but your sister won't allow it, so I can only have tea instead of wine today. But I have my heart in mind, and I have a lot to say during this dinner. , so just have fun." Feng Ziying picked up the tea cup and clinked it with Xue Biao's wine glass.
"oh?" .”
"Well, don't worry. I must be ahead of you in this move. Have you and Fang chosen the time?" The marriage to Fang Youdu's sister has been finalized for a long time, but the specific time has not been determined, but basically it is Selected for next year.
"I'm about to discuss this matter with my eldest brother. I'm afraid I'll be busy this year until next year. I'm afraid the wedding will be a bit of a drag, and I'm afraid the Fang family will complain..." Xue Biao muttered: "I plan to meet him tomorrow. If you have Brother Du, you can discuss it with him."
"Forget it, I'll go to Uncle Fang's place with you tomorrow. Maybe I haven't seen him for a long time. He is obsessed with reviewing case files in the Ministry of Punishment, and he is really a little too happy to miss Shu." Feng Ziying laughed.
"That would be great." Xue Biao was overjoyed. He still attached great importance to this marriage. Fang Youdu was a Jinshi and stayed in the Ministry of Punishment. According to this situation, if Fang Youdu is transferred to another place in three to five years, Not missing a fourth- or fifth-rank official. Considering the current situation of the Xue family, the declining imperial merchants, it is really good to be able to marry into a rising Jinshi family.
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"The conditions in Beitang are good, but it's a pity that they have been ignored for so many years. Liangcheng's status in Jizhen should be good. However, after the Japanese Rebellion in Renchen, the Japanese pirates' attacks on Beitang gradually disappeared. Liangcheng's status Gradually lost, now reduced to a garrison, many soldiers have completely turned into farmers,..."
Xue Biao obviously also spent some time in Beizhi, Beitang, Lutai, Liangchengsuo, Dagu, Zhigu, Dingzigu and Tianjin Sanwei, as well as Dingliuhe and Yuepo in the lower reaches of Luanhe River. port.
"The Dingliu River originally bifurcated from the Hulu River at Yuepo Port, and the south and the north entered the sea respectively. However, the Hulu River became silted up during the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, so the Luan River entered the sea from the Dingliu River. Liujiadun It is not far from where the Dingliu River enters the sea, which is a good harbor, and Pubo, where the Huimin Salt Farm is located, is more than a hundred miles northeast of it."
“Do you think Liujiadun can also open a port?” Feng Ziying asked in a deep voice.
He still has a lot of affection for Yongping Prefecture, and now he serves as a colleague there when practicing state affairs. The four prefectures and counties to the north of Yongping Prefecture are basically in his hands, including the coal and iron complexes of Qian'an, Lulong, and Luanzhou. , and Funing's cement industry is developing rapidly, but Changli and Leting are still in some troubles. If we can start from Leting, we can definitely bring Leting in.
"It is possible to open a port, but there are many problems." Xue Biao naturally understood Feng Ziying's thoughts, and said slowly: "The Luanhe River runs from Qian'an through Lulong, through Luanzhou, and then passes west of Leting all the way to Liuzhou in the south. Jiadun enters the sea, connecting almost half of Yongping Prefecture. The amount of water in summer and autumn is quite large, especially after the mining and construction of mills in Qian'an, Lulong and Luanzhou. A large number of iron materials and ironware were transported out of the country, and the transportation by land was very important. The requirements are too high and the consumption is huge. If we can go all the way to sea via Luanhe River, it will undoubtedly be the most cost-effective move..."
“Then what’s the problem?” Feng Ziying thought for a while and found out that Xue scorpion is easy to cultivate and will be of great use in the future.
"First, the amount of water in the Luanhe River is uncertain, so it is naturally fine in summer and autumn. But in winter and spring, it is similar to the Chaohe River. However, the terrain along the Chaohe River is low and flat. The Fengrun Baodi River basically only requires medium-sized ships with a small draft in winter and spring. They can all cross it, but the terrain in the middle and lower reaches of the Luan River is more undulating. Leting is no problem, but Leting County is still a few miles away from the Luan River, and Luanzhou Rao River goes around it, but the requirements for boats can only be small and medium-sized. Ships, as for Luanzhou and above, it can only be used in summer and autumn..."
Xue Biao said eloquently, "In addition, the inland river ships are small. If they want to be transported southward, they need to be transferred to Shanghai ships at Liujiadun. This is another wave of consumption..."
"That's all?" Feng Ziying was still not satisfied, and he wanted to put more pressure on Xue Biao, "Broader the horizon, if we consider the Wei River in Dagu, the Chao River in Beitang, the Luan River in Liujiadun, and the tight With the addition of Yuguan in western Liaoning and eastern Mongolia, how do you think we should coordinate the planning and make the most of our strengths and avoid our weaknesses?"
Xue Biao's whole body was shocked, as if someone had suddenly broken through the thin veil that had been bothering him. His face showed a thoughtful look, and after a long time, he fisted his hands and said, "Liujiadun and Beitang in summer and autumn, Yuguan and Daku in winter and spring." , the big boats go to Yuguan and Daku, and the small and medium boats go to Liujiadun and Beitang!"
"Well, you can teach me." Feng Ziying joked, "But this is not absolute. It can be adjusted flexibly according to the situation. What I want to say is that severe drought this winter and next spring will definitely lead to food shortages, and these ports and terminals can just play their role. , the same sales volume of iron materials and cement also requires more ports to drive the smooth flow of the entire trade. Considering the winter freeze, how to deal with the contradictions and achieve the best results? This is what you need to plan for the next step, Brother Tao Yes, if you do this well, I think Brother Tao, you will be able to do anything independently."
Feng Ziying sat up straight and smiled slightly: "Baoqin, I did this to your brother, how should you thank me?"
Baoqin's beautiful eyes were looking forward to it, her cherry lips were like fire, and she lowered her voice and said, "I will fight for the rest of my life and enjoy you for one day, that's all."
(End of this chapter)