Ji Tang

Chapter 645 Ending Volume!Three years!

"Master Hou, let's go!"

Daniel looked at Ji Song, who was wondering about his background in front of the Governor's Mansion, and felt very upset!
Time flies by like a fleeting moment!

Three years, three whole years have passed by in a hurry, but the Marquis has become more and more silent!

Since that incident three years ago, the Marquis has focused all his energy on the governance of Xuanzhou.

Compared with three years ago, Xuanzhou at this time is no longer the same. Whether it is farmland, commerce, or people's lives, earth-shaking changes have taken place.

The iron factory that belched black smoke all day and night was now the largest iron-making workshop in the Tang Dynasty. Since last year, it has delivered tens of millions of kilograms of iron ingots to Chang'an, and this year there will definitely be only a lot more.

Hundreds of paper-making workshops were built, producing more than [-] pieces of rice paper every year, and the noble families completely conquered the Tang Dynasty.

After the emperor used it, it became known as "the best paper in the world" and became tribute paper, which is famous all over the world.

Even overseas merchants were attracted by the exquisite rice paper and spent a lot of money to buy it, which made the name of rice paper famous all over the world.

The roads between counties in Xuanzhou were completely connected by wide official roads, and hundreds of bridges were built for this purpose, giving Xuanzhou's economy wings to take off.

Xuanzhou ironware was sold all over the world. After the compromise between the imperial court and the aristocratic family, the imperial court managed the ironware workshop, and the merchants of the aristocratic family were responsible for transportation and sales. They had already made crazy money.

The establishment of the Commercial Tax Law greatly increased the court's tax revenue. Last year, Xuanzhou became the third most important tax revenue place in the Tang Dynasty after Dengzhou and Mingzhou.

Mulberry and hemp cultivation, silk embroidery industry flourished, and folk technical activities emerged in endlessly.

The industries related to rice paper have made the people rich, which is a huge difference from a few years ago.

The introduction of Champa rice from Nanyang greatly increased food production, and even many surrounding states and counties followed suit after seeing the tangible benefits.

As the imperial court vigorously dredged the Grand Canal and shipyards launched a steady stream of sea-going ships, grain production in Jiangnan increased greatly. With the Grand Canal and shipping, grain was transported from the south to the north.

Hebei, Shandong, Luoyang and other places no longer suffer from food shortages.

Since the [-]th year of Zhenguan, Guanzhong has begun to expand its new fields and has achieved self-sufficiency. Even if there is a slight shortage, it can be raised in time from the surrounding areas.

And these are all great achievements made possible by the Marquis.

It is said that those who are good at fighting have no great achievements, but Lord Marquis single-handedly changed the Tang Dynasty.

His Majesty has issued an order some time ago for the Marquis to return to Beijing, and today is the day to set off.

Ji Song ignored Daniel, but looked at the majestic Governor's Mansion and felt like he didn't want to leave.

I have spent a full five years here, starting from the ninth year of Zhenguan to now the 13th year of Zhenguan.Spent five whole years here.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a second home, but he also knows that neither the court nor the emperor can let him stay in Xuanzhou forever.

It's not that I can't, but I dare not!

Xuanzhou has changed so much, it is simply earth-shaking changes. The people here regard him as their reborn parent, and officials from all over the country only obey his orders.

If we don’t leave, we will become a country within a country.

Since three years ago, the imperial court has dispatched five thousand Xuanjia troops to garrison Dangtu Tiecheng.

Iron City is where the iron-making workshop built under the supervision of Yuchi Baolin is located. I visited it once last year, and this is the Iron City after an expansion.

At this time, the Iron City had a circumference of thirty miles and had five thousand troops stationed there. They were all the most elite Xuanjia troops in the Tang Dynasty. Together with thousands of government troops, there were a total of ten thousand troops. This shows that the imperial court attached great importance to this place.

Moreover, the Tiecheng garrison is changed every three years, and the same garrison will never be allowed to stay here for a long time.As for taxes, 300 million yuan was paid last year, and this was already the tax revenue of the Tang Dynasty in one year in the early years of Zhenguan.

As Xuanzhou's economy takes off, businessmen from all over the place gather here after hearing about the business opportunities. Even if they don't come here, they will stay here.

This has led to a significant increase in the population of Xuanzhou. According to statistics, the current population of Xuanzhou has more than tripled compared to when it first arrived, with a population of nearly 120 million, which is several times that of other states.

With a sufficient population, appropriate policies, and efficient and honest officials, Xuanzhou has completely taken off and nothing can stop it.

The imperial edict came last month, ordering him to return to Beijing immediately after handing over government affairs without delay.

However, in order to make a clear handover with the newly arrived governor of Xuanzhou, he was delayed for half a month. This made Chen Shou, who came to announce the decree, very anxious and came to urge him more than once.

The new governor is also an acquaintance.

Ma Zhou, the new man in the court, once again took over Ji Song's duties like Si Nongsi.

"The matter has been handed over clearly. Why are you here here when you are not on business?"

Looking at Ma Zhou who was already waiting at the foot of the steps, Ji Song said expressionlessly.

"What the Marquis has done is a great achievement for the Tang Dynasty, and a great achievement for the people. Ma Zhou does not dare not to come, but has to come. He is even more frightened, just for peace of mind!"

Ma Zhou was really scared. The report he had made with His Majesty had been basically completed at this time, and the layout of Guanzhong, Longxi, Shuzhong, Jiangnan Road and other places had been completely completed.

He has been running around all these years just to completely realize the original idea of ​​the man in front of him.

But when I think about the difficulties he has made over the years, when I look at the person in front of me, it would be a lie to say that I am not jealous.

But after he fully understood everything in Xuanzhou, the jealousy in his heart had long since disappeared.Compared to the Marquis, I am just picking up people's wits.

However, the Marquis is a pioneer. He thinks that the treasury will be full of materials, money and food, the taxes paid to the court every year, and the people of Xuanzhou will be rich.

It is not an exaggeration to praise Xuanzhou for its harmonious government, clean and efficient government, wealthy people, outstanding people, abundant resources, etc.

"Peace of mind?"

Ji Song patted Ma Zhou on the shoulder and said: "I will leave today, and other officials will surely be replaced slowly, but I still hope that you will abide by your duties. It may not be a good idea for Xiao Gui and Cao to follow you."

"Every scholar has a bad habit, that is, he thinks too highly of himself. Xuanzhou is not easy for the people, and it is even harder for the officials."

"Less work and more practical work. Xuanzhou is now digesting the results of the past few years. They are still very fragile. The slightest disturbance may cause them to die young, so they need to be taken care of."

"Only when they are not afraid of wind and rain and can even walk on their own, you should leave them alone. As long as there are no problems of principle, just let them develop freely."

Ma Zhou listened carefully and tried to remember every word Ji Song said.He knew that these were golden words. Although he was unwilling to do so, looking at the changes in Xuanzhou in just a few years, he asked himself that he could not compare with these.

When he came, His Majesty told him that he came to Xuanzhou for stability, and as long as he made no mistakes, he would have done a great job.

It can be seen that His Majesty has already anticipated today's scene!
"Okay, I've said what I need to say and what I shouldn't say, so I won't be annoying here anymore."

"gone!"

After saying that, he strode towards Honglei. Honglei was already a little old. It was time to enjoy the blessings when he went back this time.

When Chen Shou saw that this man was finally setting off, he felt relieved, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he personally led Ji Song's horse.

This is what he deserves
(End of this chapter)