Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 572 Yuzhou's New Look
The river course in the southeast of Liyang changes from east to west to north to south, so it is called Hengjiang.

The Hengjiang section can be said to be the most important ferry in the middle reaches of the river. Its gains and losses are directly related to the safety of the entire Jiangdong hinterland, and it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

The boat crossed the river from Niuzhu, and before it reached the shore, you can already see the banners on the shore, and the soldiers lined up, the scene is majestic and majestic.

When the boat slowly docked at the pier on the other side of the river, Shen Zhezi and his party hurried off the boat, and Yu Yi, who had been waiting on the shore for a long time, strode up to welcome him surrounded by his personal guards.Shen Zhezi hadn't had time to bow down here, but he was pulled forward with his arms: "Wei Zhou helped a lot this time, since we've reached this point, why do we need to be more polite!"

In such a cold weather, the riverside was unbearably damp and cold, and the ground was covered with frost. Shen Zhezi really didn't want to make a big salute, so he bowed his hands and said with a smile: "I should arrive a few days ago, but His Majesty the Empress Dowager in the capital has to stay , Delayed the trip, I have to wait for a long time."

Yu Yi's posture is quite majestic now. He is wearing a military uniform, his armor is cold, his short beard is like a hedgehog, and the strong wind is blowing behind his cloak.Looking at Shen Zhezi, he was still smiling, but his eyes fell behind him and he became serious again.

Yu Manzhi didn't expect to receive the same treatment as Shen Zhezi in front of his father. When the stern eyes turned around, he hurriedly bent down and bowed down. The coldness instantly penetrated his palms and knees, making his face distorted .

However, Yu Yi was not in a hurry to get his son to get up, but first went around to greet some Taiwanese officials who came with the team and Xi's family to send off relatives. Then he turned around and pointed at Yu Manzhi and said, "Get up."

Afterwards, he turned around and said with a smile to everyone: "Idiots are not lacking in flirtatious behavior, but there is only a little consolation that can invite a good wife for my family. In the future, we will have a son and a heir, and we will invite all relatives and friends to celebrate together."

Yu Manzhi worshiped deeply in the icy ground for a long time, and when he got up he was a little staggering, but he didn't dare to complain about his father's neglect of him.In a blink of an eye, looking at Shen Zhezi, who was standing aside with a lot of smiles, he couldn't help feeling that he was the same person but different fate. If his father treated him half as kindly as the son-in-law's father, he would be grateful.

Although he was slandering in his heart, he still hurried back to the boat, taking advantage of the occasion when his father was chatting with others, he led his new wife off the boat to meet the family man.

"It's cold and windy by the river, the lady is weak and afraid of the cold, so don't rush to salute, and get in the car first, see you at home."

Yu Yi was not very enthusiastic about his son, but he still took care of his bride. After waving his hands, dozens of servants rushed out and drove, and boarded the boat to welcome Mrs. Xi's family into the car.Then a group of talents or carts or horses left the riverside and went to the riverside mansion.

Because the personnel are located in various places, the marriage of the Yu family can be described as extremely complicated.Shen Zhezi and his party first went to Guangling to welcome their relatives, then went to Jinling to complete the ceremony, then returned to the capital to pay respects to the Empress Dowager, and then came to Liyang Yuyi Township.For more than a month, there was little respite.

Now in this Liyang mansion, a group of people witnessed the visit of the wife of the Xi family to her father-in-law again, and the marriage finally came to a successful conclusion.

Although Yu Yi was displeased with his son a lot, but seeing the bride's gentle and courteous attitude, which far exceeded his expectations, his face towards his son also improved, and he smiled and said sternly: " My father-in-law trusts my family and is willing to pay for his wife. Now you are considered to be a family, and you have to restrain your anxious attitude in the past. Don’t act like the past, remember the country’s kindness, and don’t let down your relatives and you. The hope of my father-in-law."

Yu Man's face was so rare that he felt a little flattered, so he avoided the table and made obeisances again and again.Afterwards, there was an interlacing of toasts and chips, and the guests and hosts had a good time.

A group of people rested in the mansion by the river for two days before continuing on the road to Liyang Township.On the way, Yu Yi called Shen Zhezi to go with him in the same car. He had a lot of smiles on his face recently, which showed that he was quite satisfied with this marriage.

After the military disaster the year before last, his family's reputation has been declining all the way. Although it was his own choice to sit in the West Mansion, in the eyes of the people at that time, it did not lack the feeling of being expelled from the center because of losing power.But the hardest days have passed, and now he and his relative Weng Xijian are in charge of both sides of the capital, and they support each other, and their popularity has grown.

"It's confusing to use things in the past. Fortunately, Lai Weizhou cleared away the fog that disturbed the eyes, so that he can rectify the old decadence and use it for the country."

Speaking of this, Yu Yi was already full of emotions, and looked at Shen Zhezi with gratitude. The death of his eldest brother forced him to stand in front of the stage ahead of time.But to be honest, facing such a mess, he really didn't have any confidence in his heart, and he had no clue at all.Along the way, he was almost pushed forward by the young man in front of him.In the past two years, without the support of the Shen family, it would have been easier said than done for him to lead the family out of the quagmire!

"If my uncle said that, he would be out of touch. If there was no brother-in-law's righteous help back then, my family would have been buried in the king's rebellion. How dare we expect it to be of great use today! You and my two families support each other and treat each other with sincerity. There is no point in talking about other things." !"

Shen Zhezi said with a smile.

When Yu Yi heard this, his face turned into a look of reminiscence, and then he laughed loudly, patted Shen Zhezi on the shoulder and said with emotion: "The boy used to lie to me in the past, but I still feel that I can take advantage of the opportunity! So Speaking of which, I really shouldn't thank you. But there is no need to hold any grudges. If it weren't for your daring and deceitful actions in the past, the two families may not be able to get along well. How is it? Did you stay in the capital and come to my house Long-term work to pay for previous mistakes?"

Hearing Yu Yi laughing and talking about the past, Shen Zhezi also felt a little embarrassed. Regarding Yu Yi's invitation, he shook his head after a slightly wry smile, and sighed: "I want to get involved with my side immediately, but it's a pity that the planning in the capital is heavy." Bu, there are still many obscure points. Besides, the queen mother in Taiwan may not be happy for me to travel far away now..."

Yu Yi's complexion also darkened. He had already heard the news about Wang Shu's suspicion of killing the king. Hearing this, his heart was half sad and half resentful: "The former emperor's heroic talent has just shown up, and Jiangdong has been wiped out. Haze! If you can hold on to the great position for a long time, there is no need to worry about it in this world! Wang Chuming has a human face and an animal heart, so he will not only harm the king, but also make the country turbulent and unsafe. He really deserves to be punished!"

Hearing Yu Yi's indignant words, Shen Zhezi knew in his heart that he even hung the old account of his family being implicated by Su Jun's rebellion on Wang Shu.But in fact, if the facts are uncovered, the coldness is unacceptable.The death of the first emperor may not be blamed on Wang Shu alone, it can even be said to be the harm of the whole world.Everyone who is in his position, even if he is not an accomplice, is also a perpetrator of evil, a messy account, and it is unclear.

"That's right, the Empress Dowager said that Weizhou, you will take action this spring. I don't know how prepared you are? You don't have to worry about me here. In the past year, I have been diligent in military affairs, and I have been beaten by more than [-] people, and I have controlled thousands of people! Zhou Ma It is enough to use, and the knives and arrows are full of warehouses. Once there is an urgent order to activate, you can defend the capital from the top, and form a thunder pool from the bottom!"

When Yu Yi mentioned this, his eyes were completely exposed. Although he had only been in the town for more than a year, it was a mess to take over, but thanks to the input of materials from all sides, and Liyang is a place where refugees gather, recruiting Ding Yong, who has trained diligently to become an army, has made great progress in strength.Of course, the overall military strength is still not comparable to that of Jiangzhou's old-fashioned city, but if he fights the innocent with the right way, even if he directly faces Wang Shu, he will have the strength to fight!
Sure enough, if you have strength, you will be tough when you speak.Shen Zhezi was also quite relieved to see Yu Yi's momentum soaring and his attitude of not being afraid of a war.However, he still has some reservations about using force to directly kill Wang Shu: "After the Jiangdong chaos, it is not easy to breed vitality. It is not a natural choice to be good at fighting. The king's family may be decadent, but he is not dead. If If you really rush into a poor alley, you may not try your best to fight back. Wang Chuming will not live beyond this year, please rest assured. As for the specific measures, I have not yet made a plan. Once there are measures, I will definitely write to let you know .”

Hearing what Shen Zhezi said, Yu Yi restrained his momentum a little. The trust in Shen Zhezi in his heart came from the long-term proof of facts.In fact, he was a little hesitant about whether to really attack Wang Shu.Jiangdong's current situation can't stand too much turmoil.Since Shen Zhezi promised that there was a better way, he might as well wait and see.

From the riverside to Liyang, it is a thoroughfare.Although it is still cold in the new spring and winter, there are already many convoys on the road, each loaded with supplies, continuously injecting new vitality into Liyang.

Regarding the many constructions in Yan Daozhi, Yu Yi is also passionate and eloquent.When he was running Liyang, he got a lot of inspiration from Shen Zhezi.

Originally Su Jun was stationed here, so it can be said that the damage was greater than the construction. Although the armored soldiers were prosperous, there was almost no construction in the area.A large number of acres are barren, and a large number of refugees wander in the wild.Even if there were savings, they were all consumed in that final madness.What Yu Yi took over was just an empty shell, a land of ruins.

When he first arrived, even the city of Liyang County was devastated by the counterattacking Jingzhou army. Not to mention any grand plans, the hungry and hungry refugees who could be seen everywhere in the city and in the wild made him feel miserable. Yu Yi was helpless.Just collecting the dead bodies and burying the bones, they have been busy for more than a month.

During this period of time, Yu Yi could only live with the soldiers in the dilapidated and leaky building in the county town.While cleaning up here, we have to split up to suppress and exterminate small groups of rioters, which can be described as miserable.

But dilapidation also has its benefits, that is, in this ruins, some local clan powers have almost been wiped out.As for the remaining ones, they have already become frightened birds, and dare not jump out to compete with Yu Yi for some local authority.

Less restraints would make them more calm, and Yu Yi would not let them go because of this. He went door to door to beg for rice, grain and food.This campaign of purges and purges allowed Yu Yi to overcome the initial difficulties, and at the same time further strengthened his control over the place.Up to now, in the entire territory of Liyang, there are no local forces that have become popular.

When it comes to the unimpeded flow of government orders, Yuzhou ruled by Yu Yi can be said to be among the best.But behind this, there are successive killings and bloody bones.Right or wrong or good or evil, in such a world, small things are not worth talking about.

"Today, in Liyang County alone, there are more than [-] registered households, which is more than double the number when Su Ni was in the town, and there will be considerable gains within ten months."

Speaking of this, Yu Yi was already in high spirits, pointing to the large open field outside the car and said with a smile: "Wei Zhou, as far as you can see on the left and right, there are all the land in the county. Although it is still barren, it is because of the farm tools, food, etc. Seeds and other things are all in short supply, and they will be used for reclamation after spring, and this township will have its own richness and flow, and farmers will gather!"

Shen Zhezi was not lacking in excitement when he heard this.In this world, everything else is empty, only soldiers and food are the foundation of standing!The wasteland is not terrible, as long as there are enough soldiers guarding it, as long as a lot of manpower and material resources are invested, the land will naturally feed back continuously, nourishing the foundation of a peaceful world!

"Liyang is not the only place, the rest of the counties are also stepping up their efforts to attract people to reclaim wasteland. As for the consumption, it is the one-fifth method that you proposed in Weizhou. Invite the nobles from other villages into the county, divide One part of the land is used for five parts of the army. The treasury is getting more and more armored soldiers, and the praise of the soldiers is enough to relieve worries and make people feel at ease to buy a property."

There was hope in Yu Yi's eyes, and he said with a smile: "Those noble families who entered the county may be able to benefit from the geographical advantages. But because they live far away from home and have strong soldiers around them, it is difficult to turn the guests into the main. They recruit workers and servants, carry goods To use it, you must look up to the state capital, which can be described as a great good."

Hearing that this idea was feasible, Shen Zhezi couldn't help laughing.It can be said that the aristocratic family invaded the land and Guangyin Dingkou, which can be said to be a long-standing evil since the Han Dynasty, and it is too difficult to eradicate from the root.Because Liyang is at the core and birthplace of turmoil, although the local powerful forces have been wiped out, the entire area has no vitality, and it is almost a wasteland.

Killing is a very simple matter, no neck can be as hard as a steel knife, but what happens after killing?Right now, Liyang is still in one place. If it spreads to the entire Jiangdong, if the entire Jiangdong becomes a piece of wasteland, what is the country, what is the family, and what is the people?
Shen Zhezi painstakingly lured Jiangzhou Haozong into the game, in order to use the wealth of these Haozong to revitalize the whole world.Based on the current situation in Liyang, Taichung does not have enough material support. No matter how many refugees are recruited, it is nothing more than gathering people together and waiting to die.Instead of holding a large number of refugees and waiting for death in empty fields, it is better to give up a little profit and use a part of the land to attract capital and water to turn the whole situation around.

The terrible thing about local tyranny is not the abundance of money, but the deep rural roots and the large number of shaded people under it.If they are allowed to leave their native land and the population is in the hands of the local government, even if they have a surplus of grain and rice every year, it will not be a problem.

As for the motives that drove them to leave their hometown?It is also very simple, and it is still a cost issue.

Whether it is Jiankang, which is still under construction, or Yuzhou, which is under construction and is preparing for war, it is a huge market.Relatively speaking, their rural development is slower. As long as there is a suitable environment, capital will always pursue profits.If they can produce directly at a location close to the market, the savings in shipping costs alone will be enough to make them a lot of money!
At the same time, due to the large amount of capital investment, they also need a more secure and stable environment to ensure the safety of property and promote the construction of military equipment in Yuzhou.As a result, the development of Yuzhou constitutes a positive cycle.

Shen Zhezi stayed in Liyang for two days, and under the guidance of Yu Yi, he visited all aspects of the construction of this domain.Today, there are more than [-] registered Ding households in Yuzhou, and tens of thousands of hectares of recorded land.Of course, these are just literal figures, and there is no lack of exaggeration. If you want to really get the same results, you still need to develop and implement them successively in the next few years.After all, reclamation of barren land and cultivation of fields are not the result of seasons.

At present, this number has surpassed that of Kuaiji, which is known as the town of rich food and money in the middle of the Jiangdong Pass.Of course, this is not enough to show that the background of Yuzhou has far surpassed that of Kuaiji, but it can only show that the current rich people are ruthless in hiding Tiandi and Dingkou.

Of course, on this point, Shen Zhezi has no position to blame others, because his family can already be said to be the most ruthless family in Kuaiji County.For this point, Shen Zhezi has no way to quibble on the moral level, because at the moment, this is indeed an effective means to quickly accumulate and develop strength.But if he can turn his family into a country in the future, this phenomenon will also be the target he will definitely fight hard.

In addition to the increasingly solid family background of the people and land, the development of the Yuzhou Army is also rapid.With the original Liyang elite chassis, and a large number of refugees providing abundant high-quality soldiers, Yu Yi's confidence comes from reality. The strength of the Yuzhou Army already has it, and what is lacking is the illustrious military exploits made of iron and blood!
On the third day, Han Huang and other generals rushed to Liyang to meet him, so Shen Zhezi left temporarily and went to his fief Wujiang.

The land of Wujiang River is close to the big river, and there are many mountains and gullies in the territory, so it is not easy to cultivate.But there is only one thing to be desired. The waterways in the territory are directly connected to the river, and the transportation conditions are really convenient.Coupled with the complex terrain, there are abundant water resources, which is really important for smelting and casting.Whether it is the water hammer and water mill for crushing ore, or the hydraulic blast for blast furnace smelting, the requirements for hydraulic power are extremely high!

Wujiang County was originally the home of overseas Chinese after the Nandu, so the villages and pavilions under the jurisdiction of the territory are narrower than usual.Although Shen Zhezi's Fengtu is a land of four townships, in fact, in terms of area, it is only an ordinary two townships.

In the past whole year, almost all the surplus resources in Shen Zhezi's hands that can be dispatched have been invested in the bottomless pit of Wujiang River.Coming this time, I also have high hopes in my heart.

As soon as Fang entered, he could smell the smell of fire in the air.In the mountains, you can see many deep-dug mines, as well as folkmen who carry ore.Along the river canal, there are many craftsmen who screen fine soil and cast molds.In some places where the water drop is large, there are almost racks of water mills and water mills, and a large amount of ore is piled up there.And in the gentle land near the big river, there are blast furnaces standing one after another.

Because the season was wrong and the water power was exhausted, Shen Zhezi was unlucky to see the whole base producing at full capacity.The forging of weapons has higher requirements on the process. Although manpower and animal power can be used to make up for this dry season, the cost is high and the output will not be too large.

So at the moment, the workshop mainly produces ironware that can be cast, such as farm tools and the like.One is to ensure output, and the other is to hone skills.

Although it was just a quick glance, Shen Zhezi was full of optimism about the prospects of the Wujiang base.He originally wanted to stay for two more days, but there was an urgent letter from Yu Yi, saying something was wrong, so he could only leave in a hurry.Just before leaving, he ignored Shen Yun's plea and directly threw him to Han Huang for practice.

　Yuzhou is the starting point of the future Northern Expedition. I will use a big chapter to explain the development status. Sorry for the long wait. . .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)