Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 956 Yuan Shu Proclaims Emperor
In the next few days, the army hovering outside Jiangzhou City began to leave one after another, and Jiangzhou City regained its calm and prosperity.

In the Minghou Mansion, after Mu Jing settled the military affairs, he focused on Yizhou's government affairs and the world's current situation. Although Hu Zhao was in charge of Yizhou's government affairs, he had accumulated accumulated many problems.

For five or six days in a row, Mu Jing was never idle, and his wrists were sore just because he signed, commented and stamped.

Now under the name of Yizhou under the jurisdiction of the Minghou Mansion, there are Wudu, Hanzhong, Guanghan, Shujun, Bajun, Xiangyang, Qianwei, Yuexi, Cang, Yunnan, Yongchang, eleven counties.

There are so many things here.

"My lord, last year in the counties of Yizhou, under the leadership of Nongcao Yamen alone, more than 100 million mu of fertile land was reclaimed. In Berkshire, Shu County, and Hanzhong, large-scale sorghum began to be planted. These sorghum Compared with wheat and rice, the harvest per mu is at least [-]% higher, and the harvest is quite good!"

In the Zhaoming Pavilion, Hu Zhao stood in front of him and personally reported: "This year, spring plowing has started again, and now farmers are already busy. In terms of food, because of last year's bumper harvest, our Minghou Mansion's accumulation is not bad. If we don't Calculating transportation consumption, our food is already enough to support the army for three years!"

In Yizhou, once a war breaks out, the largest consumption of military rations is definitely not the front line, it is always the way of transportation. Yizhou's roads are a difficult obstacle to the development of Yizhou, but road construction is indeed the most difficult thing.

"Now what do the people think about planting sorghum?"

What Mujing cares about is people's livelihood.

Sorghum, that is, sorghum, may have a history of growing, but in the Central Plains, it was discovered and then planted as food. It has not been a few years. State staples benefit.

Yizhou also relies on the cultivation of sorghum to ensure the supply of food for the army to fight.

However, for many people, sorghum is a brand new and unfamiliar crop. It is hard to say whether the people can accept it.

"My lord proposed the experimental field model to Nongcao before, and then promoted it. This management method is very good. First of all, it has given the people hope. Planting sorghum can make their output higher, but our tax has not increased. This can be done. Let them have more surplus food, so even if they take risks, they will do it, so they are very enthusiastic about accepting new crops, which is one of the reasons for the bumper harvest of sorghum last year!"

"You've done a good job, but it's not enough!"

Mu Jing thought for a while, and said: "Food is a lifeline after all. The land of Bashu is known as the land of abundance because of the special environment here, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as we are willing to calm down and develop, we can become the richest people in the world." place!"

He said in a deep voice: "In the battle between the two sides, the combat power of soldiers and horses is contested on the battlefield, but below the battlefield, the contest is strength. Food, wealth, and weapons are all part of strength. This is very important!"

"So in terms of food, we can't relax. We must let farmers work harder and speed up the reclamation of fertile land!"

"More fertile fields must be cultivated!"

"Of course, I know that people are needed to reclaim good land. In fact, there is no need to worry about the population problem. First, we have begun to accept the Wuxi Man tribe, which will have a part of the population. In addition, the four counties of Nanzhong, although they have not yet completely returned , but if there are enough fertile fields to attract them, not many people would be willing to nest in the mountains!"

"It's not that these people are unavailable, but we need to mobilize and mobilize more people to work, so that we can improve the strength of Yizhou faster!"

Mu Jing resolutely said: "The future success or failure depends on whether Yizhou can develop more rapidly. As long as we ensure that Yizhou's food supply continues and Yizhou's financial resources are strong, there will be nothing to be afraid of on the battlefield. Against powerful enemies, they are just paper tigers!"

"What the lord said is true, but this involves the relationship with foreign races. Although the lord accepts these foreign races, there is a gap between them and us Han people after many years of fighting. It is difficult for ordinary people to grasp the degree. I am going to do this myself. work!"

Hu Zhao nodded and said.

"With you to do it, then I can rest assured!"

"My lord, in order to deal with the army's battle against Nanzhong last year, it must be difficult for Nanshufang this year. I need to use the financial resources of Mingfeng Bank!" Liu Jin took the opportunity to propose.

"Okay, but you have to go through formal channels and get a loan in the name of the Minghou Mansion!"

Mu Jing said: "Now Mingfeng Bank is not the bank of our Minghou family. We can't break the rules. It is difficult to build trust, but once it is destroyed, it is very easy!"

Mingfeng Bank, when Mujing was established, was originally intended to be attached to the Minghou Mansion, but it has grown bigger and bigger over the years, and instead formed the first independent financial institution in this era.

Mingfeng bank controls the issuance of coins in Yizhou today, and has a branch in every city. As the reputation is built day by day, it begins to accumulate the trust of the people, and the financial resources it absorbs are infinitely huge.

In order to make Mingfeng Bank not limited to Yizhou, Mujing decided to separate Mingfeng Bank from the Minghou Mansion system, and then use the relationship on the business road to expand Mingfeng's influence, so he agreed. Some commercial firms have invested in Mingfeng Bank.

There are no less than [-] commercial firms that have invested in shares before and after.

Today's Mingfeng Bank is worthy of its name as the richest man in the world.

The big treasurer of Mingfeng Bank is Cai Yan.

It was a bit difficult for Cai Yan to become an official, but with the help of Mujing, it was not difficult to grasp Mingfeng Bank, and her own ability was not simple. In the past two years, she has actually been running Mingfeng under the name of Mujing.

"The interest?" Liu Jin asked cautiously.

"As usual!" Mu Jing said mercilessly. He couldn't break the rules of Mingfeng Bank for the sake of Minghou Mansion. As long as some rules are broken, they will lose their bottom line. This will make many people who invest in Mingfeng Bank He believes that this will become Mujing's personal pocket, which is not conducive to the development of Mingfeng Bank.

"I don't ask for an exemption, but Mingfeng is supported by our Minghou Mansion anyway, at least give me a discount!" Liu Jin bargained.

"Then go discuss it with Mingfeng's shopkeepers!"

Mu Jing shrugged.

He had to maintain a detached influence in this matter, and he couldn't end it himself, that would be a bad rule.

"My lord, what should we do about the salt affairs?" Hu Zhao asked suddenly.

"Move now!"

Mu Jing said: "As long as others don't come to provoke me this year, I'm not going to use troops. All the power of the Minghou Mansion will be used for one thing, which is to take back the salt affairs. The salt fields and salt wells of the Bai people have already It's in our hands, now it's up to Qianwei to capture the thief and the king, the Dongguo family is the head of the rich salt merchant family, let's move them!"

"How do you understand?"

"Don't be too manic!" Mu Jing said: "In the past two years, I have arranged a lot of bureaus, and now it should have some effect. In business, they sell salt, and we buy salt. First, we need to win the channel. Let them not come out of Yizhou with a grain of salt!"

"Then ourselves?"

"Didn't you just say that there are salt fields and salt wells of the Bai people, which are enough to support us through this period of time!" This is why Mujing must take down the salt fields and salt wells of the Bai people. With this confidence, he is not afraid of salt merchants The Hao family was killed and the net was broken.

"What do you need the South Study Room for?" Liu Jin asked.

"Need not!"

Mu Jing shook his head: "This matter, in order to minimize the influence, I have to use special means to deal with it. The task of the South Study Room is to stabilize the relationship in all aspects as usual, and don't let anyone hinder it. I will take care of these salts. Shanghao clan, in addition, Nanshufang will also establish a salt affairs department as soon as possible. As long as I break the monopoly of salt merchants and wealthy clan on salt, then in the future, the rules will be determined by us. Salt is a necessity of life and one of the strategic reserves. Whether it is Making salt, selling salt, selling salt, and buying salt all require our permission!"

"Yes!"

Liu Jin nodded.

Tuk tuk tuk! ! ! ! ! !

Tan Zong has a special way of walking, one foot is high and the other is low. He can make a special rhythmic sound on the wooden floor, so as soon as he walks in, everyone can find him.

"He was sweating profusely, and he left in such a hurry. Is there something important?" Mu Jing raised his head, glanced at Tan Zong, and frowned slightly. Not many people could enter Zhaoming Pavilion without permission when discussing matters. Tan Zong Be one.

"My lord, Yuan Shu has proclaimed himself emperor!"

Tan Zong said word by word.

"what?"

When Mu Jing heard the words, he couldn't sit still immediately, and suddenly raised his eyebrows, his eyes widened a little: "Is this news true?"

"It has been verified many times, and it is absolutely true!"

Tan Zongdao: "In the seventh year of Chuping, on April [-]th, Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor in Shouchun, established the Zhong family name, set up a public minister, and shrines in the southern and northern suburbs!"

(End of this chapter)