Han Shizu

Chapter 950 Song Qi's Governance

"You have also seen the situation in Yunzhong City. Pepsi is depressed and dilapidated. Such a scene is really sad. I have sent people to check it. Other counties and towns on Shanyang Road, Yingzhou has long been conquered and lost. It's smaller, but it's not much better!" Facing Song Qi, Liu Chengyou sighed softly: "It is a difficult task to restore the people's peace and order, restore farming and farming, and rebuild the city wall!"

"Your Majesty is keenly aware of the details and knows the sufferings of the people. You really set an example for the Mingjun!" Song Qi first licked a sentence, and then said in a heavy tone: "To tell you the truth, I came all the way here, and what I passed along the way was indeed a desolate, devastated place. Shi Jiukong, especially in Huai'an, is even more desolate, the situation is really not optimistic!"

"If you don't accumulate steps, you can't go a thousand miles. This is the first step in governing Shanyang. How do you plan to take it?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Song Qi had obviously thought about this point a long time ago. Facing the emperor's question at this time, she answered without thinking: "Your Majesty, I think that the most important thing is to recruit refugees, appease the people, let them return to their hometowns, and distribute grain for farming." tools, replant some late valleys, reclaim and recultivate. However, this requires a stable environment for Shanyang.”

"If you have something to say, don't hesitate!" In fact, Liu Chengyou doesn't like this kind of half-spoken and let people guess, but there are always people who like to do this.

Seeing this, Song Qi hurriedly said: "After all, Shanyang is a border defense state and borders Khitan. In this war, the Han and Liao forged a deep hatred, and the Liao people suffered heavy casualties. Sooner or later they will seek revenge. , even if you want to maintain law and order, you will be powerless!"

Song Qi's words mentioned a key issue, that is how to deal with the relationship with the Liao Kingdom. This is also the most special place on Sanyang Road. As the northern frontier defense area that bears the brunt, this is something that the chief cannot ignore. matter.

Nodding his head slightly, Liu Chengyou felt more and more that using Song Qi was the right thing to do.Seeing his hesitation, Liu Chengyou comforted him and said: "For the time being, you can rest assured about the Khitan's threat. Now that they have experienced civil strife, they have no intention of caring about others. Even if they put down the rebellion, with their current strength, they will not rest for ten years or even more." For a longer time, I dare not go south easily.

I and Clerk Chai have built a new line of defense around Datong Mansion, under the charge of two generals Wang Yanchao and Guo Chongwei. They are both veteran generals in the army with outstanding abilities.

Although I dare not talk about impregnability, a small group of enemy troops can be harassed enough to annihilate them, and a large number of Liao troops can also be rejected, waiting for help! "

Hearing what the emperor said, Song Qi felt a little relieved, looked at him, and said tentatively, "May I ask your majesty, who will supply the supplies for the northern garrison?"

Noticing Song Qi's careful look, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but smiled, and said: "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you in this regard. Before the people's livelihood is restored, the military department will allocate and supply directly, and the local area will be supported by the Hedong Association's salary!"

Immediately relieved, Song Qi thought to herself, the emperor is indeed very wise.Glancing at him, Liu Chengyou turned sideways, with a warm smile on his face: "I'm waiting for you in the cloud, just want to talk to you about the governance of Sanyang Road. What are the difficulties, what are the conditions, what policies are needed , you just mention it!"

Having said that, Song Qi's eyes lit up immediately, and her spirits were much refreshed. The exhaustion from traveling for several days seemed to dissipate all of a sudden. However, she remained cautious and asked, "Let me let you mention it?"

"Of course, as long as it's reasonable, I'll allow it!" Liu Chengyou said.

Although the emperor promised so, Song Qi did not make a request hastily, but thought about it seriously, and said: "Your Majesty, I think that if you want to restore and rebuild, the most important thing is food and food. I heard that the sky is empty, I also hope to be able to migrate the population to fill the clouds!"

"When King Wei went north, he rescued a group of people. There were nearly 6000 people. Although they were old and weak, women and children, they were all locals in Yunzhong. I have ordered people to call them back. Guo Chongwei and Shi Shouxin went out of the fortress. , and also rescued more than 2000 Han Chinese Qingzhuang, plus thousands of Tuguhun people in Hedong, I will leave them all to you.

As for the rest, how to attract people and attract people depends on your means, and I will not set up obstacles.On the part of the imperial court, immigration will be carried out appropriately in the future, but it will not be forced.From now on, the criminals who migrated from the imperial court will be sent to you first! "Liu Chengyou said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Song Qi was already a little excited. As long as there is someone, there will be everything. Song Qi is very clear about this.

"The livestock captured by the army going out of the frontier includes [-] cattle, [-] sheep, [-] horses of various types, and [-] guan in cash." Liu Chengyou said generously.

In fact, it's really generous, a huge asset for a cloud that needs to be rebuilt from the ruins.

"As for the food, I will give you [-] shi from the army ration!" Liu Chengyou said again.

Previously, because it was hard to predict how long the war in Yunzhong would last, in terms of logistics, it was equipped according to the food consumption of a 25 army in March. Before and after, Li Chuyun transferred nearly 400,000 stone grain noodles to Yunzhong.

After combat consumption and enough rations for the soldiers and civilians on the return journey, about 200,000 shi can be left in the cloud as rations for several defensive frontier troops.After all, it is not easy to transfer to the cloud. Without shipping, the loss and waste are even more serious.Liu Chengyou directly allocated a quarter to Song Qi for administrative purposes, which shows his support.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Song Qi was very grateful.

"Don't be so busy thanking me. If you can manage Shanyang well and recover well, that is the best thanks to me. If you need anything else, let's talk about it together!" Liu Chengyou raised his hand to stop him.

"Yes!" Song Qi calmed down, she was not polite, and said calmly: "Shanyang prefectures and counties are in dire need of recuperation after this, I hope that the imperial court can exempt tax for five years and benefit the people. "

"allow!"

Song Qi smiled brightly. He had already planned in secret, and then the opportunity of tax exemption would attract some people to come and speed up Yunzhong's recovery.

"Under one prefecture and three prefectures, the Liao system is no longer sufficient. Like Huai'an County, it is almost an empty city. I think it can be properly abolished and consolidated!"

"Yes!" Liu Chengyou nodded: "This matter, you can make adjustments according to the actual situation of the county and town, and report to Tokyo for approval!"

"It is difficult to achieve the rule of Shanyang by relying on one minister alone. Please also send some capable officials who are familiar with the Han system to enrich the prefectures and counties!" Song Qi said again.

"I have also considered this point. I have already sent a letter to Tokyo to select the officials!" Looking at Song Qi, Liu Chengyou said: "I can tell you a little news. Those who are officials in Shanyang will have more competitions for promotion in the future." Move up a level!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Song Qi praised immediately, with a look of admiration.

"Also!" Song Qi glanced at Liu Chengyou again, and said cautiously: "I hope that the border can be reopened, and the profits obtained can be used for reconstruction."

Hearing something unusual, Liu Chengyou frowned slightly: "Please explain in detail!"

Noticing the emperor's serious expression, Song Qi also felt a little nervous, but her face was calm, and she confided his thoughts: "Since the Han and Liao rivalries broke out last year, the trade in the border market has been sluggish, and the market has been closed. For our dynasty, it is insignificant, but for the Hu people, it is about interests. Leaving aside the rest of the goods, only salt and tea are necessary for their survival.

The minister believes that although the Liao Kingdom is becoming more and more hostile, the merchants and goods have the potential for development.Especially for the ordinary tribesmen of the Liao Kingdom, they have not received salt tea from the Han Dynasty for a long time, and once they open an opening, it is like a flood that bursts a dike, and they can reap great benefits.

Moreover, I believe that if you want to conquer the Liao Kingdom, it is far from enough to rely on military combat alone.The current situation between the Han and Liao has changed greatly, and the strong and the weak have exchanged for each other. If we can use merchants and merchants to communicate with each other and win over some tribes of the Liao Kingdom to join the Han, we may not be able to disintegrate the Khitan regime through the interior in the future."

Song Qi's words made Liu Chengyou look at him again. This person was not treated in vain under the Liao State system. In terms of knowledge, he was far superior to other Han officials, and he knew him better.Moreover, he is a practical talent.

However, Liu Chengyou thought about the request, but said: "The market can be reopened, the trade can be exchanged, and the tribes can be wooed, but the matter of salt and tea will be coordinated by the three salt and iron envoys. Can the details be as follows?" What you said is so true, I should still listen to the opinions of the third division!"

Liu Chengyou spoke plainly, but his tone was firm.Seeing this, Song Qi didn't want to insist, but she was inevitably disappointed.

Depending on where he is, Liu Chengyou sees things differently. According to Song Qi's thinking, this is seizing the power of the third department. To put it more broadly, it is the local government and the central organization fighting for power.

According to Song Qi's opinion, it would be convenient and trouble-free for Shanyang Dao to lead the matter. Although it seemed to be a mutually beneficial matter, he was unwilling to open the door lightly.

(End of this chapter)