Chapter 905： 905

Chapter 905 Chapter 905, helper

After the beginning of the spring, the temperature rose, the ice and snow on Yunlian Mountain began to melt, and the source of the Dan River was regained. The Dan River, which has run through the entire Ganzhouwei and has been exhausted for more than a decade, began to be nourished by snow again.

After Xiao Yeyang and Daohua made a personal trip to Shiqukou, the Wang clan moved to Ganzhouwei.

Ganzhou Weidi is sparsely populated. Wang Qi repeatedly looked at the map several times and found Xiao Yeyang’s consent before finally building a village in the southeast tribe of Weidong, Ganzhou.

Wang Qi received the one hundred taels of silver funded by Xiao Yeyang, and after drawing the layout of the village, he packed his things and reported to Ganzhou City.

When Xiao Yeyang saw Wang Qi, he didn't immediately ask him to do something, but gave him two days to let Zhang Da take him to familiarize himself with the people and affairs of the Weisuo.

During the    period, Wang Qi discovered that a craftsman was actually working on the tuff that Mrs. Xiao had dug from Shiqukou. He couldn't help but exclaimed to Zhang Da who was beside him: “Master Xiao is really enough to spoil Mrs. Xiao.”

Zhang Da: "Sir, Mrs. Xiao is not an ordinary boudoir woman. I heard Dong Yuanxuan mention it. It seems that the method of making glass is what Mrs. Xiao sees from the script."

A look of surprise crossed Wang Qi's face, as if he didn't believe it.

Zhang Da smiled and said: "Sir, when I first heard about it, I didn't believe it very much, but I thought of making moulds for briquettes and the idea of ​​transforming terraces on hillsides. They were all invented by Mrs. Xiao, and I thought this should be true. of."

“Like high-yield corn, potato, and cotton seeds, these are all cultivated by Mrs. Xiao. Nowadays, there are two people in Ganzhouwei who are most grateful.”

"One is Master Xiao, who led his troops to retake Danhe; the other is Mrs. Xiao. The high-yield grains sold in the Four Seasons Grain Shop she opened keep the people from being hungry."

Wang Qi listened attentively. He didn't know much about Madam Xiao, and all impressions came from the communication of the people.

But after listening to Zhang Da, he has a different opinion.

The rituals in Xiliang are not as strict as in other inland provinces, but women basically raise their children at home and take care of housework. It is rare to see a woman who can win a reputation like Mrs. Xiao.

Zhang Da continued: "Sir, when you have time, you can go and see the terraces outside the city. Hearing Dong Yuanxuan said that Mrs. Xiao seems to be busy diverting water into the terraces during this time and wants to grow rice."

Wang Qi came with interest: "No one has grown rice in Ganzhouwei. I want to take a good look."

After   , Zhang Da led Wang Qi to look at other places in the Weisuo.

At the same time, on the other side, Xiao Yeyang accompanied Daohua to Qingyang Ranch.

Today’s Qingyang pasture has long since disappeared from the barrenness of when it first came. At this moment, the pastures are lush and flocks of cattle and sheep.

Daohua and Xiao Yeyang rode through the pasture in a carriage, and came to Dan River.

Looking at the rippling Dan River, Daohua smiled and said, “I bought the right pasture and the slopes on the opposite side.”

Five slopes of mountains are continuous, and the cultivated fields are as high as more than 100,000 mu.

Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, “It’s not the right purchase. This year, the price of all the land and **** mountains close to the Dan River has risen. Buying now will cost you at least half the money.”

Daohua face unexpectedly: "Have you risen so much?"

Xiao Yeyang: "The imperial court has rules. No taxes were collected during the first three years of land reclamation. Now everyone is planting high-yield grains, and there can be harvests that year. The finances of Ganzhouwei have been tight. Uncle Dong proposed to increase the land. price."

"Even if the price increases, the land here is still very cheap compared to other provinces."

Daohua: "But the living standard of the people here is not as high as that of other places?"

Xiao Yeyang: "Don't worry, the price increase is still affordable for the people."

Daohua nodded, without saying more, crossed the bridge with Xiao Yeyang and came to the other side.

The bottom layer of terraced fields, all the rice flowers have been changed into paddy fields. At this moment, the tenants have completed the irrigation and are soaking and fertilizing the fields.

In the field next to   , the seedlings have emerged from the ground, and they are lush and lush, which is really gratifying.

Daohua smiled and said to Xiao Yeyang: "The rice we eat this year doesn't have to be transported from the capital."

Xiao Yeyang asked the officials around him who were in charge of managing the military fields to study well here, while he pulled the rice flower: "Didn't you plant medicinal materials? Take me to see. If the growth is good, I will also let the military households plant some. ."

"Apart from food and weapons, the army spends the most on medicinal materials for the treatment of injuries and illnesses. If it is self-sufficient, it can save a lot of money."

Daohua led Xiao Yeyang to look at the medicine field, and the officials who followed carefully recorded.

After returning from watching the terraces, Xiao Yeyang took Wang Qi and went to Jin Weiwei the next day.

Xiao Yeyang looked at Wang Qi and asked, "How much do you know about the commanders of the nine guard posts in Xiliang?"

Wang Qi replied: "My lord, except for Ganzhou Guard, the commanders of the other eight guards were all promoted by Commander Weidu."

"Among the eight, Lan Wuwei’s Commander Pang was rejected because of his straight personality, which prevented Mr. Wei from being pleased; while Mr. Zhu of Jin Weiwei was a rare official who loves the people and had many disagreements with Mr. Wei. Not taken seriously."

"The other five people, almost all of them look forward to the head of Wei Wei."

Xiao Yeyang raised his eyebrows and glanced at Wang Qi.

For these things, he got a general idea through the news sent back by Jin Lingwei. Although this Wang Qi was not in office, he had a good understanding of the situation in Xiliang.

"There are a total of four health posts bordering Xiliao, Ganzhouwei, Jinweiwei, Jianzhouwei, and Xintunwei. The military town of Ganzhouwei has been built, and the construction of Jinweiwei is in preparation."

"When we came out this time, in addition to watching Jinweiwei's frontier army training, we also have to implement the military town construction plans of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei."

"You should know that Wei Hongcai didn't want me to stay in Xiliang very much, and didn't want to change the situation in Xiliang. After Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei, we may encounter obstacles."

Hearing the words, Wang Qi's face turned straight. He knew that to convince the commanders of Jianzhou Guards and Xintun Guards not to hinder the construction of the military town should be the first test Xiao Yeyang gave him.

In a blink of an eye, more than a month passed, and time entered May.

The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Xiao Yeyang returned to Ganzhou City.

"came back!"

Daohua smiled and stood at the door to welcome Xiao Yeyang. Seeing that he was a little darker and thinner, she felt a little distressed: "I'm back this time, can I take a few days to rest?"

Xiao Yeyang walked in with Daohua, and smiled and nodded: "The military towns of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei have both begun to be built, and people have been left over there to watch the military drills. I can stay at home. Have a rest for a while."

Hearing this, Daohua immediately said happily: "Then I have to make up for you."

The two returned to the room, and Daohua personally served Xiao Yeyang to wash up: "Mr. Wang is going out this time, can I help you?"

Xiao Yeyang nodded: "This Wang Qi. is a good strategist. After weighing the pros and cons, the commanders of Jianzhou and Xintunwei dare not hinder the construction of the military town."

"In terms of internal affairs, this person is quite insightful. No wonder the Wei family will suppress the Wang family for decades. He is indeed a remarkable figure."

Daohua smiled and said, “It’s good if he can help you. People in Beijing dislike the bitter cold of Xiliang and are reluctant to come. There are so many things here, how can you come here alone?”

"I have someone to help you deal with the cumbersome things and unnecessary entertainment on official business, and I can rest assured. You, as long as you hold the army in your hands, and other things, just grab the big picture."

Xiao Yeyang smiled and put the rice flower in his arms: "You still care for me."

Daohua smiled and punched him.

On the other side, Wang Qi also returned to the residence of the guard, and as soon as he entered the gate of the guard, he found that the ground of the guard seemed a little different, and it was much smoother than before.

"Sir, you are back!"

Seeing Zhang Da coming over, Wang Qi immediately asked: "What's going on this road?"

Zhang Da quickly laughed and said, "Sir, do you remember the cement that Mrs. Xiao was going to make? Just two days after you left with Master Xiao, the cement came out. The floor of the health post was repaired, and it was much better to walk. Now the cement has been pulled to repair the walls and roads."

Wang Qi was stunned: "Mrs. Xiao really didn't talk nonsense."

(End of this chapter)