A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 146 Wu Yue Connected

Wu Zixu went in and out of the palace of Huai State with great emotion. At this moment, he finally took the first step to embark on an official career.

Just now, he passed Duke Huai's examination and was appointed by Duke Huai as a Qing Shi, and went to Yuedi Kuaiji to serve as Kuaiji Order.

Those who are familiar with the system of the Huai State know very well that if they want to hold high positions such as Xiangguo and General in the Huai State, they must go to the local government for more than three years.

If you do well and achieve outstanding results, you will have the opportunity to be famous.Even Sun Wu, after being worshiped by Wang Qi as a general, still needs to go to various places to practice.

Next, Wu Zixu didn't stay any longer, and after returning to the academy to pack his things, he went south by boat.

Going all the way south, Wu Zixu had a clearer understanding of Huaiguo. There are thousands of miles of fertile fields on both sides of the canal, so he couldn't help sighing: "With this thousand miles of fertile land and a land of abundance, how can Huaiguo be safe?"

"Brother, the fertile land of thousands of miles is not there!" A senior official next to him who seemed to be in office said with a smile.

"I heard that Uncle Sun presided over the construction of the Yong'an Canal?" Wu Zixu said.

"Mr. Yong'an has made great achievements, but before that, the Huai Dukes of all dynasties were building water conservancy. It is also because of the efforts of the Huai Gong and Uncle Sun of the past dynasties that the Huai land, which was originally flooded, has become the fertile land in front of us." The man laughed. said.

"Brother Wu went to Yuedi to take office, you can also refer to one or two."

"Student Wu Zixu, dare to ask who you are." Wu Zixu asked, clasping his hands.

"Huai'an Wenzhong." Wenzhong returned the gift.

"Generation? Back in the day, Wen was the king"

"Wen Qie is my grandfather." Wen Zhong said with a smile.

Wu Zixu looked at Wen Zhong in surprise: "Your Majesty is going to take office?"

"Wu Jun, I am on the same road as you. I was recruited by Duke Huai to work in Gusu." Wen Zhong said with a smile.

"Wu Jun, Duke Huai has a broad mind, and he will not prohibit me from becoming an official because of the guilt of my ancestors."

"Duke Huai has such a heart!" Wu Zixu said in surprise.

Back then, Wen Qie recommended Zhuan Zhu to assassinate Duke Xiang of Huai Zhuang. For such a heinous crime, his descendants could become officials.

Then the two began to communicate on the boat, and Wu Zixu soon discovered that this person was also a great talent, which made him sigh with emotion that the Huai country is full of talents.

The two went all the way south to Gusu, and then Wu Zixu continued south to Kuaiji.Although Yuedi has undergone decades of development, it is still somewhat backward compared to other places in Huai Country.

The more remote the land, the more difficult the roads and the sweltering heat.

After Wu Zixu came to Yuedi, he began to govern Kuaiji according to his ideas.After some investigation, he found that there were several rivers between Kuaiji and Gusu, which were very suitable for building canals, so he personally led people to conduct surveys, and then wrote to Duke Huai, requesting the construction of a canal from Gusu to Kuaiji.

As long as the canal is completed, the north and south of Huaiguo will be completely connected. From Kuaiji, take a boat all the way through Gusu and Weiyang to Huai'an, and then go north to Xiapi.

Wu Zixu was originally proficient in water control, but later read a lot of Yong'an Jun's experience in water control in the Huaiguo Academy, and he is very familiar with water control.After some surveys, he wrote to dig a canal.

There are many benefits to digging the canal from Kuaiji to Gusu. The canal is opened, so you don't have to worry about the difficult road.The grain, rhino horn, leather, and big wood from the Yue State can be transported out, and the goods from the Huai State can also be transported in.

Not only has the consumption been reduced a lot, but the speed has also been several times faster.

After seeing Wu Zixu's letter and discussing with everyone, Wang Qi decided to agree to dig the canal.Immediately ordered Wu Zixu to be a doctor and in charge of digging the canal.

The people of Yuedi supported the digging of the canal very much. With the material support of Huai State, Wu Zixu conscripted [-] people to dig the canal.Kuaiji is not far from Gusu, and there are rivers between the two places. Wu Zixu planned to connect these rivers with canals.

It is nothing to the Huai country to have [-] people conscripted for labor.A large amount of grain and grass materials were transported, and the canal began to be dug.

In order to shorten the construction period, Wu Zixu led the disciples of Xuegong, and after careful measurement, they began to excavate in sections. The two ends were started from Gusu and Kuaiji respectively. At the same time, the middle section of the canal was also excavated to both ends.

The canal dug in this way has many advantages and can shorten the construction period, but it is also easy to have problems with the height of the canal, causing the water in the canal to be chaotic.

However, Wu Zixu, Wen Zhong and many students of the college worked together, and the canal was successfully excavated after a large number of surveys and calculations.

After some measurements, the canal began to be excavated in an orderly manner. For Huaiguo, this kind of large-scale project is not the first time.With so much experience, the digging of the canal went smoothly this time.

And because of the use of many rivers between the two places, the amount of work was reduced a lot. Finally, after two years, a canal from Kuaiji to Gusu was completed.

When the clear water flowed into the canal, everyone burst into cheers, and the excavation of this canal also completely connected Yuedi and Huaiguo as one.

After the canal, Wang Qi named it Jing'an River. The connection of this canal made the communication between Yue and Wu very simple.And the excavation of the canal also made it impossible for Yuedi to rebel.

There is no road between Yuedi and Wudi. It is only necessary to control Gusu, and Yuedi will not be able to turn the tide.The Huai State Navy stationed in Taihu Lake in Gusu can reach Kuaiji from Gusu within a day.

After Wu Zixu dug the canal, he began to persuade farmers and mulberry farmers. In addition to rhino horns, cowhide, and giant trees, the Yue Kingdom also had a special kind of cloth and gauze.

The light, breathable fabric is ideal for hot summer days and is very popular and expensive.After Wu Zixu opened the canal, he strongly encouraged the people to weave and spin yarn.

After three years like this, the people in Yuedi are prosperous.

Looking at the bamboo slips in his hand, Wang Qi was very touched by the changes in Yuedi. Since his father Huaizhuang Xianggong conquered Yue State, Yuedi has been annexed by Huai State for more than 30 years, but in such a long time, Yuedi Taxes have always been better than nothing.

Only some rhino horns, animal skins, and giant trees can be paid as tribute, but after Wu Zixu's five-year governance, Yuedi has become the place where Huai State's tax revenue is second only to Huai'an.

We must know that Huai'an is the most essential part of Huai country, with a large population and prosperous commerce, so tax revenue accounts for [-]% of Huai country.And what about this?It is located in a remote area, and the population is not too large, but in just a few years, its tax contribution accounted for as much as [-]% of Huai country.

"This Wu Zixu is indeed a great talent in governing the country!" Wang Qi exclaimed.

"The king of Chu has no eyes, and he is good at killing Wu She. If not, how could such a great talent come to me and return to the country!"

"Your Majesty has a broad mind, so there are talented people in the world to vote for!" Sun Wu said with a smile.

"Hahaha, if Sun Qing compliments you so much, I will take it seriously!" Wang Qi laughed, and then said: "Wu Zixu has ruled Yue for five years and has made outstanding achievements. He has been promoted to Huai'an Order!"

(End of this chapter)