Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty to engage in infrastructure construction

Chapter 37 The problem of underpopulation
"I don't care what method you use, you must make people believe that as long as they come to strong ground, they can eat enough and wear warm clothes.

No matter men, women, young or old, I want it!The more people listen to your words and strengthen the ground, the greater your contribution. "

Zhao Cheng's subordinates now number more than 1000 men, women and children.

Qiangdi has formed a strong attraction to the surrounding villages, and people come here every day wanting to work.

But Zhao Cheng still felt that there was not enough manpower.

The stalls were gradually rolled out, and more and more people were needed.

Building roads, building warehouses, building hospitals, logging...

Among the more than 1000 people, there are less than [-] young and strong.

It's really hard to do.

Zhao Cheng had many plans in his mind, but he couldn't implement them.

population!

Now he urgently needs a large population!

"My lord! Are you serious? There are too many refugees in Xuanfu!
Moreover, if news spread that Qiangdi had food and drink, it might not just be the Xuanfu.

We Shunshengchuan is close to Shanshan.Shanshan and Shaanxi have suffered disasters year after year, and there are endless refugees!
Many people starve to death every year.When they hear the news, they will definitely come over.

I know you are kind, my lord.However, no matter how much food you have, there is still not enough food for those refugees!

They came, and it would be terrible if there was nothing to eat. "

Ji Qian reminded.

"Ha ha!"

Zhao Cheng smiled.

It's good that Ji Qian subconsciously considered the issue from his standpoint.

"They don't like disaster victims, I like disaster victims. The more the better.

How to deal with it, don't worry about it. "

"Yes, my lord!"

Ji Qian agreed.

Since Zhao Cheng insisted on making such an arrangement, he just had to do it with his heart.

"My lord, you said you should strike when you see the right time. I don't know what kind of time your lord is referring to?" Ji Qian asked cautiously.

"Anyone who dares to attack you, whether it is officers and soldiers, or bandits, or thieves, will destroy them all.

Remember, the purpose of your going out is to encourage more refugees to come over. " Zhao Cheng said.

"That's fine! My lord, I don't need to recuperate, I can start now. After the doctors treated me for this small injury on my arm, it is already healed!"

In order to prove that he was okay, Ji Qian waved his arm vigorously.

And then...the wound burst open again.

What a tiger!
"I can't start right away, you have to get used to the new equipment. Liu Fei."

Zhao Cheng greeted him.

"Go to the prisoner-of-war camp to pick an honest prisoner of war, and the bandits and those who make money will get half and half.

Give them equipment.Both the musket and the war horse came according to the standard of the piers.

Don't give them mandarin duck battle jackets, I have prepared other clothes for them. "

"Yes, my lord!"

Liu Fei agreed and moved down with a plan.

"My lord, are these bandits reliable? They took horses and guns, what if they run away?" Zhao Chunfa stepped forward to remind him.

"Run away! I can afford to lose these horses and guns. Besides, I believe they won't run away." Zhao Cheng said confidently.

He released Ji Qian and others to fight guerrillas, which was a test for them.

It doesn't matter if they do run away.

Anyway, the horses and guns were exchanged in the system mall, and it was just a loss of some money.

It is troublesome to leave them directly in the strong ground.

If there is a trouble, the loss will be great.

The main reason is that Zhao Cheng really lacks people.

In case Jiqian is sincerely seeking refuge, they can go out for a while, and they can bring some refugees to Huyou, and the problem of population shortage can be alleviated.

Zhao Cheng went to inspect the hospital.

Outside a row of simple rooms, there are strips of blue sheets and quilts, all of which are freshly washed.

In this newly built hospital, the doctor's clothing and bed sheets are all light blue.

The nurse's uniform is pale pink.

There is no direct use of pure white as in later generations.

Because people in this era cannot accept pure white and feel frustrated.

There is no need for Zhao Cheng to insist on twisting with the concept of the times on such a trivial matter.

"grown ups."

A little girl walked up to Zhao Cheng with big eyes flashing, a little shy.

"Your name is... Yang Ni?"

Zhao Cheng recalled it for a while, and called out the little girl's name.

"My lord knows my name?" Yang Ni was surprised.

"Of course. You are excellent! I heard from the teacher that you study hard and are the one who knows the most characters in the literacy class." Zhao Cheng said with a smile.

Yang Ni clenched her fists tightly, her pretty face flushed with excitement.

Master Zhao actually knew her!

Moreover, I know that she is the most literate in the literacy class.

"What's the matter with you?" Zhao Cheng asked.

"My lord, I want to be a nurse." Yang Ni said bravely.

"Oh?" Zhao Cheng smiled, and looked at Yang Ni with interest, "Why do you suddenly want to be a nurse?"

"Because long-term workers can earn more money and food. I think they can earn three buckets of rice and noodles every month as long-term workers! I also want to be a long-term worker.

I wanted to try logging, but no one wanted me.I see that the nurses in this hospital are all women.

If they can do it, so can I!I don't want three buckets of rice noodles, all I need is...just give me one bucket of rice noodles, and I'll do it. " Yang Ni said.

Zhao Cheng listened with great interest.

He's understaffed.

On the one hand, of course it is because his territory is still too small and there are too few people under him.

But on the other hand, it is because the workers and soldiers are all men.

Even if you count some people who are a little bit older, there are not many people in the total.

Women, there are no workers in this era.

Zhao Cheng has long been thinking about finding an opportunity to liberate the women comrades, but he has not had time to act.

Unexpectedly, Yang Ni took the initiative to come to the door.

"Yang Ni, you are still young, can you be the master? Your parents, can you agree to work? This is not a joke." Zhao Cheng asked.

"I'm not young anymore! I'm already 13 years old. Everyone in the village who is my age has already become a mother.

It's because I have two younger brothers, and my parents wanted me to exchange marriages, so I never got married...

As long as I can get the money and food back, my parents will never care about me.They think money and food are more important than me. "

Yang Ni said anxiously.

Zhao Cheng also knew something about Yang Ni's situation.

"Okay!" He nodded, "If you want to be a nurse, I will let you be a nurse. In fact, a man can't do the job of a nurse.

As for money and food, I will not give you less.Not only do I give a little, but I also want to give a lot.

In addition to including food and housing, I will also give you five buckets of rice noodles every month. "

"Really?" Yang Ni was surprised and couldn't believe her ears.

"Bold! Will your lord lie to you when you talk?" Next to him, Niu Dali became unhappy, and reprimanded him with his eyes wide open.

"Yes yes yes! I was wrong!" Yang Ni immediately nodded repeatedly, "Thank you Master Zhao."

The excited expression on his face couldn't be concealed.

(End of this chapter)