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Chapter 1023 Are you a gentle gentleman who doesn't move or talk? (first update)
Chapter 1032

And now, there is another new cement straight road, that is, directly from Yan'an Mansion, directly across the Yellow River, then through Shanxi, and directly into the cement straight road in Bianliang, Tokyo.

It is expected that the construction will start around the middle of this year, because at that time, the cement straight road between the main states and counties on Shaanxi Road will be perfectly completed with the efforts of about [-] free laborers.

At that time, it only takes [-] days to walk from Bianliang, Tokyo to Yan'an Mansion, and if you rush to Hongzhou, it will only take three to four days.

In other words, once something happens on Shaanxi North Road in the future, it will take less than 20 days for the forbidden troops from Bianliang, Tokyo to rush to Shaanxi North Road for reinforcements.

In the case of cavalry, this time can be shortened by half.

"The convenience of roads will not only bring about the prosperity of industry and commerce, but will also make the connection between my Great Song court and all roads and counties in the world closer."

"And in this way, our Song Dynasty Court will have more powerful control over the territory. No matter where there is something in the future, the main force of our Song Dynasty Forbidden Army can rush there as quickly as possible and minimize the time. the risks posed.”

"However, nephew, what I need is more than these. What I need is to make Shaanxi North Road a solid bridgehead for my Great Song Dynasty to conquer Xixia and Northern Liao in the future. It is also my Great Song Dynasty's future expansion of the Western Regions trade route The starting point of..."

Hearing Wang Yang talking in front of him, Su Dongpo nodded in agreement. "This matter, I'm afraid it's really up to you. If other officials come here, I'm afraid nine out of ten are thinking about how to maintain the current situation. If it can be achieved, it is a great achievement. How can I think about it?" so long."

"Honestly, what do you want to do?"

"Amass the population first, so that the soldiers can be violent." Wang Yang thoughtfully replied subconsciously.

Su Dongpo looked at this guy in bewilderment, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses, and he couldn't help but gasped. "Do you think you can't do it with the land of six states on Shaanxi North Road?"

"Let's not talk about the land of the six prefectures on Shaanxi North Road. It is too weak. I am afraid that even if His Majesty intends to support you, but if you take the liberty of provoking frontier quarrels, you will have committed a big taboo. It is against the law. The name of benevolence and righteousness of my Song Dynasty."

"Uncle, don't worry. My nephew, I am a gentleman who speaks but does not fight. I am not a reckless man who only likes to solve problems with fists. I am not stupid enough to actively provoke disputes between the two countries... I said Su Uncle, what is your expression? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Well, you are a gentle gentleman who uses your words but not your hands, hehehehe... I don't know Xu Zhao, the champion of martial arts in the Song Dynasty, the former household minister Zhao Langzhong, and Zhao Mingcheng, the son of Zhao Tingzhi, and the state. Hundreds of students from Zixue..." Su Dongpo said expressionlessly.

Wang Yang's face turned dark. "Uncle Su, what's the point of revealing my nephew's secrets?"

"I'm not exposing you, I just want to tell you that a person should be honest." Su Dongpo blinked narrowly, looking disrespectful, Wang Yang really wanted to take off the stinky socks on his feet Shove it in the mouth of this old bullshit.

Su Dongpo made a joke, but naturally he did not forget the business, and told Wang Yang that after he returned to the court, he would try his best to facilitate the digestion of the mineral deposits on North Shaanxi Road directly in the local area.

Of course, Wang Yang had to guarantee that the ironware produced must be under strict monitoring and would not flow into Xixia or Beiliao as smuggled goods.

As for what kind of township militia group Wang Yang was planning to set up on Shaanxi North Road, it was really not a big deal. After all, in the past, such paramilitary organizations were very common in the border towns of the Song Dynasty.

As long as your local finances can afford it, and the local food is enough for you to consume, even if you want all the young and strong on Shaanxi North Road to become village braves, there is no problem.

And Wang Yang's idea is to strive to make the population of Shaanxi North Road reach the average value of the Song Dynasty in the shortest time, so that the development needs of Shaanxi North Road can be met.

Only when the economic and social development of Shaanxi North Road can exceed most of Shaanxi Road, it can even become an indispensable piece of land in the Song Dynasty.

In this way, the imperial court will truly attach importance to this territory, and will not give up every inch of land, and will fight for every inch of land.

Therefore, a population of 180 million is not a long-term goal, but a goal that must be met in the short term, at least during Wang Yang's time in power.

In addition, in addition to a small number of cattle and sheep, the pastures with a radius of hundreds of miles at the junction of the three states of Yan, You and Hong are mainly used to breed horses.

Occupying the land of the six states not only captured a large number of war horses, but also captured a herd of horses in these six states, the number reached more than [-].

After careful selection, 2000 crossbow horses and more than [-] old horses were sold as commodities, or became a means of transportation on Shaanxi North Road.Of the remaining [-] horses, approximately [-] are young horses.

There are more than 4000 mares and less than [-] stallions in the rest. After selection and splitting, they are divided into eight horse groups.

It is estimated that the annual slaughter rate can be guaranteed to be around [-] horses. Although this number is not high, compared with the Song Dynasty, which lost its horse breeding land in the past and could not even gather [-] cavalry, this is a relatively small number. It was definitely a surprise.

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Wang Yang only stayed in Chang'an Mansion for two days, and he had been wandering for almost two months, so it was time to return to his own territory. Therefore, Mr. Wang, who originally wanted to bid farewell to Su Dongpo, learned that Su Dongpo would still need about half a day. It will be a month before leaving, so I can only say goodbye to Xueshi Su in advance.

Back in Hongzhou, Wang Yang finally saw the letter written by the emperor who had been here for a few days. After reading the contents, Wang Yang didn't think too much about it. The memorial to impeach him was refuted.

It is true that the college is a place to teach and educate people, but the problem is that it is a place for scholars to read sage books, want to participate in the imperial examination, and become an official. The building I built is obviously called a technical school, okay?

The technical school is to train staff for the industry and commerce of the Song Dynasty. After all, reading the books of sages can be used to educate the people, and learning the skills of industry and commerce is to cultivate talents for the industry and commerce of the Song Dynasty.

Only when the industry and commerce of the Song Dynasty prospered, then the industrial and commercial taxes of the Song Dynasty could obtain more and greater value-added, and the Song Dynasty received more taxes, and the Song Dynasty could also be prosperous and strong.

These things originally complemented each other. In addition, the training of technical schools was not limited to industry and commerce. In the near future, farming classes would be held again.

It specializes in training agricultural experts for the states in the northern Shaanxi Province. In the future, these agricultural experts will guide the people in the northern Shaanxi Province how to cultivate deeply and carefully, and how to produce more food and grow more crops with the least effort. More cotton, more fruit.

(End of this chapter)