Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

29. Field Supervisor:

The Eastern Capital is in chaos, and only jackals and tigers can escape.

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In the court, the Minister of Rites handed the 11 plans to King Dongfu. After King Dongfu read them, he asked the eunuch to read them out in court. After listening to them, all the ministers were criticized. None of the ministers accepted this result, especially the Minister of Hubu and the officials. Ministry of Finance

"Do you have any objections? King Dongfu asked.

The Minister of Hubu glared at the Minister of Libu, as if blaming him, and the Minister of Libu quickly questioned:

"The position of field supervisor has always been appointed by the imperial court. Now they elect themselves. Is it inconsistent with the appointment system of imperial officials?"

"What's wrong with the system? It can increase grain production, keep people fed and clothed, and provide more grain to the court. This is the system of appointing and removing officials in the Tianpu Society. In the past, the field supervisors were all elected by you, but now that such a big incident has occurred, I think the system of the field club should be changed, and it should be replaced. You can't take all the positions, but one and a half should be reserved."King Dongfu

"What about the governor of Chenzhou?"The Minister of the Ministry of Finance asked

"Others love their sons, but Lord Shangshu loves his brothers. Don't worry so much. The governor of Chenzhou is living happily in Tianpu Society. He already has many wives and concubines. Being locked up in Tianpu Society cannot stop him from taking concubines. Lord Shangshu's health may be Far less than your brother. Lord Shangshu, don't worry, we've already reached an agreement and will release it later, so it won't hinder your younger brother's wedding."The Minister of Rites was sarcastic.

These sarcastic words made the Minister of Hubu blow his beard and stare, and he was choked and speechless.

Then King Dongfu said:"The Minister of Hubu, the 13 crimes of the governor of Chenzhou have been circulated. What do you think? The common people are spreading rumors. It seems that at least lustful people are not spreading rumors. My brother has also collected a lot of money over the years. I think he has collected enough, and it is time to stop for a while. Since he is getting married again, let him get married well this year and have a good time with his concubine. Instead of worrying about whether it is in compliance with the system, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel should do something for the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. Go check these charges. If they are rumors, you must also clear the name of the governor of Chenzhou, so as not to tarnish the reputation of the elder brother of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance."

The Minister of Libu was in a dilemma by these words.

Tianpu Society is said to be the granary of Dongfu State, and it has always been firmly controlled by the Minister of Hubu. Not only the family of the Minister of Hubu made a lot of money, but also other ministers. There was a lot of money, but after all, this was a good job, and everyone was worried about it.

The plans of the ministers all failed. The Minister of Hubu failed to keep the position of field supervisor, the Minister of Libu failed to get the position of field supervisor, and the Minister of War failed to intervene. The Imperial Guard finally let a woman take advantage, and they would not accept it so easily. The ministers were waiting, waiting for the next scene. They did not believe that a woman could manage the Tianpu Society well. What capabilities could she have? How long could she last? ? Everything is only temporary, just a matter of time. They secretly began to let the forces in Tianpu Society wait for opportunities to sabotage secretly. After she screwed up Tianpu Society, they would have nothing to say when they took over His Majesty and the Minister of Rites. As soon as

Su took office Su then announced the new policy of the Tianpu Society, which greatly appeased the farmers and workers. The farmers and workers had a sense of belonging and worked harder. Then they discussed including the fertile farmland of individual households under the policy protection of the Tianpu Society and promised grain to the retail farmers. The purchase price prevented them from being squeezed by grain dealers. Under Daozhi's planning, the seniors began to clean up the saboteurs, severely punished those who behaved inappropriately, and launched agricultural and industrial supervision. Under countless pairs of eyes, people with ulterior motives were uncovered one by one.. The Tianpu Society is gradually becoming more stable, and internal adjustments are constantly being made. Once any unreasonableness is discovered, it will be corrected immediately, and anything that is beneficial to the output and the people will be implemented immediately. Under the leadership of

Su Su, the Tianpu Society not only did not cause trouble, but the situation was excellent. In autumn, the grain harvest is abundant and the warehouses are abundant. Every household is given a share of grain, whether old or young. Farmers and workers are guaranteed food and clothing for their families, and they are all in high spirits. More and more people want to join the farm community, and every day Everyone seemed to be cultivating their own land, and the appearance of the Tianpu Society was completely changed. On the other hand, the grain handed over to the court was several times more than before. You can imagine how much grain the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and the others embezzled from the Tianpu Society. Then. This caused a chain reaction, and farmers and workers from other places began to demand the implementation of the Tianpushe system. Even if the ministers could not accept it, it was difficult for them to control the situation.

Su Su gradually gained prestige among the people of Chenzhou, and she was very happy. She did not Because of this, she was lazy, but worked harder. At this moment, she was energetic and full of ambitions. The farmers and workers were full of hope for the future of Dongfu Country. Of course, the ministers did not like Tianpu Society. They felt as if they had eaten flies, especially the minister of household affairs. He and the Minister of War, they will never give up.

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Soon there was news of another intrusion from a small border country. This time a fight broke out in the territory of Dongfu. The Dongfu army stationed on the border was actually defeated, which shocked many people.

While the court was discussing this matter, the Minister of War proposed:"Your Majesty, this defeat is due to the outdated armor of our Dongfu Army. The armor used by the Dongfu Army has been used for more than ten years and has poor protection capabilities. If we want to have a truce, we need Purchasing new soldiers, if the Xilu Kingdom agrees, you can take the opportunity to ask for the Xilu Kingdom's mediation. In addition, the Dongfu Army will be strengthened and the bargaining chips will be increased."

"Severe winter is approaching, and the people in the northeast are still poor and need help from the court. The rivers in the south should be repaired during the winter. The court has no extra money to buy soldiers and armor."The Minister of Rites tried to stop

"Those little things provide a reprieve compared to the border invasion."Minister of the Ministry of War

"Why is it such a small thing that the people are hungry and cold?"The Minister of Rites

"The people in the Northeast do this every year, but the border is different. If they don't find a way to stop it, they will push forward without delay."Minister of the Ministry of War

"Things have priorities, and they all belong to the people. I believe that border matters should be given top priority."The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance

"Your Majesty, there have been border nuisance incidents in the past, but this time they have gone deep." Seeing what his eldest brother said, the Minister of Civil Affairs quickly agreed.

"Your Majesty, they used to rob supplies, but this time they also killed our people. We cannot tolerate this."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"Your Majesty, if you let it go this time, I'm afraid people will do it more frequently in the future."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Industry.

In the past few decades, Xilu Kingdom has not allowed any country to sell armored war horses to Dongfu Kingdom. Dongfu does not produce high-quality steel and has no good horses. Dongfu's army has always had only The number of people and the lack of combat power is one of the reasons why small neighboring countries have dared to invade the border in recent years. The three ministers believed that even if the Minister of the Ministry of War wanted to buy armor, it would be impossible to buy it. Since the eldest brother had been calling for unity, they supported the Minister of the Ministry of War.

"With the new soldiers A and strengthening the Dongfu Army, the stability of the border can be guaranteed, and other countries will naturally not dare to invade the border easily."The Minister of the Ministry of War.

There are crimes in other countries. In the past, the Minister of the Ministry of War never advocated sending troops. They always gave some benefits to calm the troubles. This time something is abnormal. The Minister of the Ministry of Rites wants to stop it, but judging from the situation, it can no longer be done.

"How much armor do I need to buy?"King Dongfu

"Your Majesty, at least 20,000 soldiers."Minister of the Ministry of War

"20,000 soldiers? So much, it’s a big expense."The Minister of Rites

"Your Majesty, I also live within my means, so this amount of money should not be a problem."Minister of the Ministry of War

"This year's harvest is greater than in previous years. I have calculated that the excess harvest is just enough."The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance

"Even if you buy it, how can you buy it?"The Minister of Rites

"Don’t worry about this Minister of Rites, since you can buy one if you want."The Minister of the Ministry of War is confident.

The other three ministers understand that the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu and the Minister of the Ministry of War have already planned and are determined to use all the extra harvest of the court this year on their side. Since the eldest brother supports it, they have nothing to lose anyway. It can be cheaper, Minister of the Ministry of War

"Your Majesty, the Minister of War can buy armor, why not take the opportunity to replace it."Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"I believe that it is rare for anyone to be willing to sell, so I should buy it immediately."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"Anyway, you have money, so why not buy it?"The Minister of Works.

The Minister of Rites and Your Majesty smelled something different."

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After Dao Zhi visited the deserted island, he decided to mine it. He needed a ship to go to the deserted island, so Susu applied to build a transport ship. Every morning, he would carry carefully selected farm workers and some horses to cultivate the land, and return in the evening. Workers were asked to hunt and fish. Su Su wondered why cattle were not used to reclaim the land.

That day, someone followed Daozhi to the granary. Su Su was inspecting it. Farmers and workers loaded bags of grain into the truck and prepared to transport it to Luoba Country. The price of grain has fluctuated recently, and Su Su was a little worried.

"Food prices were falling, and the Blue Lake tax was suddenly raised again."Susu complained.

"How much was added?"Dao Zhi is not surprised.

"After adding more than 10%, we can only sell it at a reduced price."Susu

"Low prices hurt farmers and increased prices by 20%."Daozhi

"Price increase? Who will buy our food if the price goes up?"Su Su.

Daozhi thought for a moment:"No, our food is good. Even if the price is high, they will still choose our food."

"In fact, our grain warehouses are also put away. If that doesn't work, we can put them in people's homes. If the price is not good, we don't have to sell them."Susu

"To sell normally, not only do you have to sell, but you also have to sell all the excess grain, and also sell the surplus grain in the people's homes."Daozhi

"Are they unwilling?"Susu

"The current price of grain is lower than in previous years. Use the price of previous years to recover it, or lend it to the field community first and tell them to give them new grain when they harvest next year. You cannot lose to the people. In recent years, food has been self-sufficient, and there is no problem for the people to eat. However, the people have suffered from hunger and have the habit of hoarding food. They are uneasy if there is no surplus food at home. There is no need for it now. They trust you now. As long as you call, they will listen.."Daozhi

"You are worried that taxes will rise again in the future, making it harder to sell."Susu

"As a parent, of course you have to take a long-term view, and think long-term for them."Dao Zhi.

Su Su nodded, and then Dao Zhi asked:"The grain truck and boat should have returned empty, right? I need to transport something"

"Of course, what is it?"

"Wood and leather."Susu

"This is Suini who is in charge of the shipment. Suini will go with him. He will be responsible for the return trip and arrange the lumber."After the introduction, Dao Zhi left.

Knowing that the imperial court wanted to purchase armor, Dao Zhi realized that something was wrong. They had tried to sabotage several times in the past six months without success. How could they give up? Dao Zhi knew that they must have something. Big move.