Never thought I would become the emperor

Chapter 124 Reform and Improvement (Part [-])
Five days later, Lu Bu looked at the report handed over by the soldiers with a satisfied smile on his face.

In just five days, the enthusiasm of the people in Luoyang City was mobilized by Chen Gong alone. From old women aged 60 to children aged seven or eight, they all followed their parents to appoint Pick up tools and seeds for planting.

Trek ahead, go to unknown forests, see trees one after another, build cabins one after another, and reclaim one fertile land after another.

As one piece of uncultivated woods fell down, and as houses were built one after another, the originally desolate place suddenly became full of vitality.

According to incomplete statistics, in just five days, the available arable land in Sizhou increased five times at an alarming rate, reviving all the land that had been abandoned due to the war.

Not only that, tens of thousands of acres of new arable land were newly reclaimed, which directly led to a five-fold increase in the grain tax Lu Bu received in the second half of the year.

This reclamation campaign took away most of the young and strong power of the entire Luoyang city, including the surrounding area. However, what is surprising is that the surrounding population has not decreased, but has increased rapidly by leaps and bounds.

It turned out that Chen Gong's mighty reform had spread to other prefectures, attracting tens of thousands of refugees and some peasants eager to make a fortune.

However, happy to be happy, the current financial problem is a big problem.Although the land reclamation movement progressed by leaps and bounds, the property that was originally planned to be given to Chen Gong was also spent. When Lu Bu saw this, he not only raised his head and sighed: It is not that the people are not motivated to work, but that they are not motivated to work. Something is missing that pushes them to work.

There is no doubt that these things that can motivate them to work and mobilize their enthusiasm for production are undoubtedly money.

If Lu Bu had the background of four generations and three princes like Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, then the money would not be a problem at all, but the problem is that Lu Bu has no background at all, and he is a newcomer, so he has even less property.

What made him gratified was that this reform not only drove the development of agriculture, but also the development of the handicraft industry in Luoyang City.Because the reclamation movement urgently needed a large amount of iron products, tools such as hoes were definitely the most sought-after items, which directly promoted the development of blacksmith shops, and a frenzy of blacksmithing suddenly set off in the whole city.

Putting down the report in his hand, Lu Bu sighed and said to the messenger in front of him, "Go back and tell Chen Gong that the imperial court no longer has enough money to support his reform. As for the next money, let him go. Come on."

"Yes!"

The soldier responded respectfully, quickly turned around and walked out.

Lu Bu murmured to himself: Chen Gong, Chen Gong, this can be considered a test for you. I really can't help you much.
Chen Gong confessed that he was dumbfounded the moment he received Lu Bu's words from the messenger. His mouth was really big, and his face was full of unbelievable expressions.

No matter how much he thought about it, he never thought that Lu Bu would return all of this hot potato to him. You mean that now he wants to organize reforms and also consider economic issues.

Chen Gong was stunned. Could it be that one person does two jobs in the legend?
Helpless, he could only lock himself in the room alone for a while, and then walked out dejectedly.

Enthusiastic about organizing the new reform, the energetic soldiers looked at Chen Gong suspiciously, as if he suddenly changed into a different person.

"Chief of Staff, what's wrong?"

A soldier asked, "The reform of the military system has already been carried out early. It is obvious that Zhang Liao and Guo Ziyi are making very fast progress. These soldiers have already become familiar with all the reforms in just a few days." Content.

Seeing the progress in the military, Chen Gong had even more pressure. He had to prove himself in front of Zhang Liao and Guo Ziyi. Neither of them could do an inch.

Chen Gong shook his head, his whole face was full of energy, and he said with a smile: "No, I just suddenly thought of a solution to the problem of money."

"really?"

The soldier said in surprise.

"Of course, hurry up and invite Lu Bing, the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyiwei!"

Chen Gong smiled confidently, his eyes filled with joy.

After a while, Lu Bing hurried over with Jin Yiwei's people.As soon as he entered the door, he saw Chen Gong with a smile and anticipation on his face. The first time he saw Chen Gong, Lu Bing felt his inscrutability. Chen Gong's unique literati temperament coupled with his Wearing a long robe, it looks quite mysterious.

Of course, he knew about Chen Gong's active implementation of reforms. Although he didn't express his attitude, Lu Bing absolutely supported him in his heart.

"Chief of the General Staff, I am the Commander of Jinyiwei, Lu Bing." Lu Bing hurriedly stepped forward and said politely.

"You don't have to be polite, I have something to discuss with Commander Lu today." Chen Gong said politely.

Finding that Chen Gong was easy to talk to, Lu Bing felt very comfortable. He also felt a little better, and said boldly: "If you have anything to say, just say it, and I will definitely complete it within the scope of my rights."

"Okay, this matter will definitely not disappoint Commander Lu." Chen Gong pretended to be mysterious and smiled, and pushed a list with his right hand.

"what is this?"

Lu Bing asked curiously, then immediately took it over and looked at it carefully.

It contains a list of officials and local officials in Sizhou. What are their names, when did they take office, who recommended them to take office, and what did they do during their tenure? .

As long as it is something that has happened in these years, it is all recorded in it, as long as you think about it, even things that happened three or five years ago can be found.

"This is a list of corrupt officials."

A malicious smile appeared on Chen Gong's face. This was his trump card to raise money to catch corrupt officials!

Arresting corrupt officials can not only raise money for him, but also reform government agencies, abolish redundant officials, arrest those corrupt officials who should be arrested, and put those who should be imprisoned.

"Is it all in here?"

Lu Bing widened his eyes and said in disbelief.Just a cursory look, there are hundreds of people in this roster, if there are all corrupt officials, it will be terrible.

(End of this chapter)