Iron Dynasty

A gentle warm wind blew from the fields.

The golden wheat swayed, and the fragrance of the soil and wheat ears made people feel refreshed. After staying in the city for a long time, Xiao Ming occasionally came out and walked around, only to find that there were scenery everywhere.

The emperor said very much, but unfortunately, the number of these harvesters is too small, and they can only be used in the plantation at present. Zhan Xingchang picked up a wheat ear and looked at it.

Because of the use of chemical fertilizers, the wheat planted by the people this year is obviously fuller than before, and he can't help showing a smile.

Xiao Ming held the rubbed wheat kernels in his hand. He took a bite in his mouth. The wheat kernels were very hard and had a scent of wheat.

When Zhan Xingchang saw it, he was a little surprised. He said, I didn't expect that the emperor would also identify wheat.

I know more than you think. Xiao Ming said with a smile. Before harvesting, the wheat often depends on the amount of moisture in it. If there is too much moisture, it means that it is not mature enough.

Zhan Xingchang also laughed. He had never regretted coming to Qingzhou from Chang'an seven years ago, because he always believed that Xiao Ming was a person worth following, and now everything has proved him right.

Looking at the harvester, Xiao Ming said: But the problem you just mentioned will soon be no longer a problem. I have arranged to set up an agricultural machinery workshop. In the future, the horsepower harvester and the horsepower drill will be sold. The production team can be encouraged to raise funds to purchase these machines, so that there is not much money evenly shared with the people.”

Zhan Xingchang thought about it for a while and had to say that this is a good idea. In this way, the agricultural machinery workshop can be profitable, and the people can save a lot of effort and cultivate more fields.

Your Majesty is wise, and when I go back, I will start to do this. Zhan Xingchang replied in surprise.

After watching the use of the harvester for a while, Xiao Ming and Zhan Xingchang returned to the field ridge, and he said to Zhan Xingchang: The government will collect agricultural taxes as soon as possible after the grain is harvested this time, but the soldiers on the front line must not be hungry. Stomach, the food reserves in the six states are said to be enough for this war, but Shu was severely damaged by the tossing of the barbarians, and the court had to allocate food for disaster relief.

Zhan Xingchang nodded slightly. He knew this well. In fact, after the Northern War, the people on the lands of the various vassal kings were so ruthlessly raided by the vassal kings that they are now very embarrassed. When taking office, they often ask for food from the court, not for food.

This situation did not improve slightly until the end of this year, but the prefectures were barely self-sufficient, and the taxes paid to the imperial court were very small.

In general, the court relied on Qingzhou Prefecture in this war. In addition, Jinling Prefecture. After all, a thin dead camel was bigger than a horse. Jinling Prefecture was originally a wealthy place. Coupled with the implementation of reform, this area has always been heavy on business. recover quickly.

According to the information provided by Pang Yukun, the industrial and commercial development of Jinling City is very fast now. After all, compared with Qingzhou, Jinling City has more unique geographical conditions.

Xiaoguan remembers it. Zhan Xingchang looked serious. The matter of military rations cannot be vague. As the prefect of Qingzhou, he has a heavy responsibility to govern the six states in Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming nodded lightly. After establishing the government, he added the prefect, which is equivalent to a modern high official, and a provincial governor is equivalent to a modern mayor.

The reason why he did this was to simplify the cumbersome government affairs. Without this prefect, the cabinet would have to deal with the affairs of large and small prefectures and counties in the Great Yu Kingdom. The huge government affairs made them unbearable.

With the prefect, the prefect is responsible for the affairs of each prefecture, and the prefect will ask the cabinet for instructions when he is undecided, which is simple and clear.

After instructing Zhan Xingchang about the food and grass, Xiao Ming returned to Qingzhou City under the protection of the imperial guard.

As soon as he entered the city gate, he saw that the craftsmen of the construction camp were demolishing the walls of the village.

During the time when the soldiers were fighting on the front line, Xiao Ming was not idle. Government affairs, teaching, and technological research and development were not left behind.

The demolition of the square wall was what he had decided at the court meeting two days ago.

With the development of industry and commerce in Dayu Kingdom, the old city structure is no longer suitable for Qingzhou, and the current Qingzhou city will develop from a feudal city to a modern city.

After all, the railway has now reached the city of Qingzhou, and now this city must have more advanced planning, such as residential areas, commercial areas, theaters, stadiums and so on.

Your Majesty, it is said that as soon as the plan of Qingzhou City came out, the land price in the city jumped up, and some people in the city sold their houses and became rich overnight. Qian Dafu said with a smile.

Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. Sometimes he had to admit the fact that demolition and construction were sometimes the driving force of economic growth, but at the same time he remained vigilant.

He said: You will give Zhan Xingchang an oral message later, saying that let him suppress the price of land, and must not condone the merchants to invest all their money on this, otherwise the industry of Da Yu will not develop.

Yes, Your Majesty. Qian Dafu responded. He understood Xiao Ming's thoughts. The Emperor's words were always about rejuvenating the country through industry. Now that the industry in Dayu Country has just started, profit-seeking businessmen threw their money on the real estate. , the silver invested in industry has naturally decreased.

Giving a thumbs up, Qian Dafu said, The emperor is far-sighted. From the point of view of the old slave, this means that the land price cannot be allowed to rise. Otherwise, although the government office benefits temporarily, it will destroy the industry of the Great Yu Kingdom.

Sometimes I think that you are more far-sighted than some officials. Xiao Ming praised, Qian Dafu did not mention the land price out of interest, but deliberately reminded him.

Qian Dafu became happy, and he said: This is all from the emperor, and the old slaves feel that they have benefited a lot from following the emperor for an hour.

You are becoming more and more flattering. Xiao Ming glanced at the wall that was being demolished, but he also understood that it was impossible not to let it rise at all, all he needed was to control it within a reasonable range.

After all, if the common people do not sell real estate, businessmen cannot enter the commercial area. From his point of view, sometimes they cannot be wishful thinking.

Along the central cement road, the carriage went straight south, and at the end of the road was his palace.

His schedule this morning is to inspect farming, and there is another very important thing in this afternoon's affairs, which is the rubber he has been looking forward to for a long time.

In fact, the Dutch brought back rubber from three ships and some rubber tree seeds last year. During this period, Lu Tong entrusted the task of rubber vulcanization and shaping to the School of Chemistry. A person's energy is limited. Tong, like Lin Wentao, can't specialize in everything, and can only share the work with others, and at the same time cultivate more talents for the Great Yu Kingdom.