Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 968 Internal and External Training (7)

The continued unrest in the southeastern provinces, especially the earthquake at the beginning of this year, affected many prefectures, counties and districts in Southern Zhili, causing many people to panic.

This has caused chaos in many places. Only with the efforts of all parties can the situation gradually stabilize, but this stability is very fragile. However, under this situation, there is one place that is an exception.

Songjiang!!
A light rain fell silently and stopped silently, making the hot day a little cooler. This was a great thing for the people living in the new site of Songjiang Prefecture, Zhili.

In the area where the Wusong River and the Huangpu River meet, there are no fewer than tens of thousands of young and strong people gathered. They fled to the Songjiang Prefecture with their families.

They originally thought that they would be accommodated by Songjiang Prefecture like other groups, and would be resettled in industrial workshops built in the counties under its jurisdiction, or at worst, engaged in farming. However, what these people did not expect was that after being selected in the shelters built in the areas adjacent to Songjiang Prefecture and other prefectures, they were actually allocated to build a city in this area! !

"Be careful!"

"Follow up quickly!"

"Try harder!"

At the confluence of the Wusong River and the Huangpu River, busy people are shouting and yelling, doing their own tasks. Although they don't understand why these officials went to so much trouble to build the city, as long as they can have enough food to eat every day and their wives and children can be supported, they don't think about anything else and just work hard!

These days, being able to fill the stomach of a family is an extremely luxurious thing, not to mention the southeastern provinces today.

"Prefect, judging from the current progress, it may take until the sixth year of the Tianqi reign to complete the construction of the Songjiang Prefecture in Zhili." In one area, the co-prefect of Songjiang, Zhili, who was wearing casual clothes, frowned and said to Yan Yingyuan.

"The money and grain transferred from the Western Investigation Bureau, the Integrity Bureau, and the Japanese Suppression Joint Office can meet the current needs, but if we continue to take in people from all over the country, we may not be able to support it until the end of the year."

"You don't need to worry about money and food."

Yan Yingyuan said in a hoarse voice: "I just want to ask you one question. Can this city be completed by the sixth year of Tianqi? This is already half a year later than expected!"

"As long as the armament department can successfully solve the problem of those iron bridges, the deadline will not be postponed any further." After hearing this, the Tongzhi of Songjiang immediately assured Yan Yingyuan.

"Good! Remember what you said."

Yan Yingyuan said with a sharp look in his eyes: "You are the only one who is delaying the work of the several Tongzhis in charge of various fields. However, I also know that you have a heavy burden on your shoulders."

"The food, drink, defecation and urination of tens of thousands of people, not to mention their wives and children, the planning of the new site of the prefecture, the corresponding supporting facilities and industries all need your approval, this is not something that ordinary people can bear."

"So every time the government convenes a meeting, this government will intentionally favor you. This makes those people a little unhappy, but this city must be built!"

"I understand!"

The man bowed immediately.

Since the establishment of Songjiang Prefecture in Zhili, this group of people who followed Yan Yingyuan to take up the post had not had time to be happy before they were shocked by the things they had to do.

The new site of Songjiang Prefecture, Zhili.

The official shipyard in Songjiang, Zhili.

Zhili Songjiang military industrial system.

Construction of Songjiang Port in Zhili.

Songjiang, Zhili...

Because of these clear issues, there are more problems to be solved, which also led to some of them being directly promoted to new positions.

But with all the complications, the pressure always surrounds the people of Songjiang Prefecture in Zhili. It is difficult to do things, and it is even more difficult to accomplish something.

Especially as the unrest in the southeastern provinces continued, Yan Yingyuan and his gang were under tremendous pressure in such an unfavorable external environment.

Although these things were difficult to do, no one backed down, because the emperor, who was far away in the capital, had specifically issued an edict to make it clear what was to be done.

The last time the emperor did this was when Tianjin opened its sea to the outside world.

Among those who came to Songjiang with Yan Yingyuan were a group of officials who were working in Tianjin. They knew better than anyone what Zhili meant.

"General Wang, you have accompanied me on this inspection, and you are well aware of the changes that have taken place in various places in Songjiang." In this situation, Yan Yingyuan turned and looked at Wang Zhiren.

"I will not say much about the maritime affairs of Songjiang. Zhejiang Governor Cao Wenyao will help us take charge to ensure that Songjiang will not be harassed by any attack from the sea."

"But on land, especially in areas bordering other prefectures, states and counties, General Wang's subordinates need to do their best to ensure that everything is done. Your Majesty has put in so much effort for Songjiang. Others may not know, but you and I should know, right?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Yan, I will make sure everything is alright."

Wang Zhiren said loudly: "If during this period, a bandit dares to sneak into Songjiang, you don't need to impeach me. I will impeach myself!"

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In the past period of time, due to various changes in the jurisdiction of Songjiang Prefecture, especially some counties or garrisons under the jurisdiction of Suzhou and other places, which were transferred to Songjiang Prefecture, and then the Zhili Songjiang Prefecture was planned to be established, there were some unrest inside and outside the Zhili Songjiang Prefecture.

Yan Yingyuan was under a lot of pressure.

Wang Zhiren is also under a lot of pressure.

Separating Songjiang from Nanzhili and transferring it to the central government was a big plan made by Zhu Youxiao. He wanted to take advantage of the turmoil in the southeastern provinces and develop Songjiang step by step with the frequent movement of large numbers of people.

Since the Ming Dynasty wanted to develop maritime trade with foreign countries and participate in the Age of Discovery, it had to lay a solid foundation in some areas with special significance.

Tianjin alone cannot meet the needs of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if there is one more Xiangjiang, it is not enough.

Under this situation, Songjiang became inevitable.

"The riots that have occurred during this period have always felt to me that they are not that simple." Yan Yingyuan frowned and looked at Wang Zhiren and said, "We need to be deterred by the external situation, but we must also be vigilant about some things under Songjiang's jurisdiction."

"This government always feels that some people are still stubborn and have not changed their ways. We arrested so many people before, which frightened them. But now that Songjiang has undergone such a big change, it is hard to guarantee that they will not have other ideas."

"Don't worry, Mr. Yan. I have noticed all of this."

Wang Zhiren glanced around, then whispered to Yan Yingyuan, "Some of the people have been identified. It's not the time to act yet. When the time is right, I will catch them all in one fell swoop. This will also relieve the pressure on the Zhili Songjiang government office."

"You must be more careful."

Yan Yingyuan said worriedly: "Songjiang must not have any problems, otherwise if something goes wrong, the people gathered there will be in chaos..."

"Don't worry, I won't let this happen."

Before Yan Yingyuan finished speaking, Wang Zhiren spoke up, "It has been a long time since Songjiang came to this point. I have seen it all. If anyone dares to ruin Songjiang's plan and ruin your majesty's plan, I and my men will never let them off easily!!"

(End of this chapter)