The strongest Marquis in history

"In fact, a few days ago, the potatoes in Linzi had already been harvested, and the statistics were collected. It's just that there was still a batch of potatoes in Nanyang, so the report was delayed."

"At present, all the potatoes have been harvested. We have 400 million catties of potatoes as grain seeds, so next year, we can plant them on a large scale, which is enough for full-scale promotion."

Zhu Shanchang said excitedly: "The food problem in Qingzhou has been solved since then. Now the population in Qingzhou is not large, only more than 30 people. Adding Langya Kingdom, Donghai County, and Pengcheng Kingdom, the current population is at most [-] Thousands of people."

"Nowadays, it is still a large-scale sparsely populated area, and the population is far from insufficient."

"After all, our foundation is weak."

"Especially in Qingzhou, all parts of Qingzhou have suffered from too many wars in recent years, so that the people are very miserable. Therefore, the next plan of Beizhi is to directly promote the cultivation of potatoes in Qingzhou."

Zhu Shan said: "After all, the people in Qingzhou need potatoes more."

Wang Qi smiled and said: "Compared to the production of potatoes, the production of sweet potatoes far exceeds that. If you want to promote potatoes throughout Qingzhou, there is no big problem, but it is somewhat difficult to promote them throughout Qi."

"When this year's sweet potatoes are harvested, it will be enough to promote it in our entire jurisdiction."

"At that time, let the county magistrates of Qingzhou and Xuzhou counties come to Zizi to receive sweet potatoes. Teach them how to plant, and the final sweet potato harvest will be the key to the year-end assessment."

Wang Qi said: "Whoever grows the grain poorly and harvests insufficiently will lose his official title."

Zhu Shanchang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said: "Your Highness is wise, follow this strategy. When the potatoes and sweet potatoes are planted next year, we will not have to worry about food in the territory of Qi. The most important point is that when it is really spread out, we will There is no need for our government to promote it, and the common people will promote it by themselves after they get the benefits. Even potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, etc., can be bought and sold by themselves without any restrictions.”

Wang Qi said: "That's what it means!"

In today's market, there are no sweet potatoes and potatoes for sale, after all, the quantity is insufficient.

Wang Qi continued: "Food is the most important thing for the people, and the country is unstable without agriculture. If the Qi country is to be stable, the farmers must be stable. If the Qi country is to develop, commerce must also flourish. These are the two. You have been stabilizing agriculture and developing agriculture. , and the business aspect cannot be left out.”

Zhu Shanchang said: "Humble job, now the humble job has made many adjustments for business. For example, for those who do business in Qingzhou, the humble job will reduce their tax for one year, and only collect [-]% of the tax in the second year. In the third year, it will be [-]%. Eighty percent of the tax. In short, there are many other supporting measures to maximize the profits to the merchants, so that the merchants can gain a foothold."

Wang Qi said: "Not bad!"

With Zhu Shanchang's arrangement, Wang Qi believes that the development of Qingzhou will not be too far away, and it will definitely develop.

Zhu Shan said: "My lord, there is one more thing about being humble."

Wang Qi said: "But it's okay to say."

Zhu Shanchang said: "The previous Qingzhou was relatively poor, and money and food were the key. The salaries of Qingzhou officials were relatively low. After all, the county magistrates' salaries in these counties were all our own expenses, and the previous environment was different, so Pressed a little."

"Now His Royal Highness has established the Qi State, and our territory is gradually expanding. In addition, after the Mi family surrendered, our financial resources have slowed down. Therefore, in order to stabilize the morale of the army and the hearts of the people, I hope to increase the salaries of officials in various places."

"Some officials once said that the treatment in the military is better than that in the localities."

While talking, Zhu Shanchang took out a book, handed it to Wang Qi, and said, "Your Highness, this is a general adjustment made for the relevant official positions and humble positions."

"From the local village officials, Lizheng, county captains, etc., to the sheriff of a county, and the prime minister of a country, I have re-listed the salaries. In addition, there is also a comparison with Dazhou's salary."

"The current salary is generally doubled on the basis of Dazhou. After all, Dazhou is quite strict with officials, and the salary is a bit low. In fact, it is just barely supporting the family."

Zhu Shanchang said: "Officials' salaries are low, but officials are required to be honest. This is a bit difficult. The adjustment of humble positions allows officials to do things in a down-to-earth manner."

After Wang Qi listened to it, he flipped through it, looked at the data in the booklet, and said, "It's according to the implementation."

"Follow your orders!"

Zhu Shanchang breathed a sigh of relief.

With Wang Qi's approval, then the officials in the entire Qi State will have more fighting spirit.Everyone will go all out to do things, so as not to be affected by salary.

Wang Qi asked, "Is there anything else?"

Zhu Shan said: "No more!"

Wang Qidao: "Shanchang, your grandfather and the others have come to Linzi, are they still used to it?"

"Habit!"

Zhu Shanchang nodded and said, "Grandfather now lives in Linzi. However, the Guo family, Xun family, etc. have chosen to take root in other places. At present, people from the major families in Yingchuan are all arranged to go to the local area. Of course there are many others who were arranged to go to Nanyang."

Wang Qi nodded and said: "These people should be trained well, after all we lack talents."

Zhu Shan said: "I understand the humble job."

"Retire from humble position!"

Zhu Shanchang had nothing to do, so he got up and left immediately.

Chapter 483

After Zhu Shanchang left, Wang Qi continued to read books.Today's Qingzhou has a gratifying development trend. Although its foundation is poor, but with Zhu Shanchang's hard work, the future can be expected.

Wang Qi agreed.

While Wang Qi was reading, Su Lie entered again and reported: "Your Highness, Wangfei's father has arrived and is outside the residence."

Wang Qi frowned slightly and said, "What are you waiting for, please go directly to the hall."

"Yes!"

Su Lie turned around to inform.

Wang Qi immediately arranged for someone to ask if Zhao Yuyan was at the residence.The attendant sent back news that Zhao Yuyan was out on errands today to investigate the local poultry breeding and the cultivation of many dishes.

When Wang Qi got the news, he didn't care about Zhao Yuyan. After all, Zhao Yuyan's business was supported by Wang Qi, and Wang Qi was also happy to see it succeed.After all, Zhao Yuyan has something to do, which is actually quite good.

Wang Qi went straight to the hall, and saw Zhao Shao and his wife who had arrived in a hurry.

Wang Qi said: "Father-in-law, mother-in-law!"

Zhao Shao asked: "Your Highness, where is the princess?"

Although Wang Qi is Zhao Shao's son-in-law, now that Wang Qi is the king of Qi, Zhao Shao no longer calls him Biao, but His Highness.

This is a sign of respect.

Wang Qi asked Zhao Shao and his wife to take a seat, and said, "Yuyan has something to do today, so she went to inspect the place. The business she runs is more particular about vegetables, poultry, and meat, so she has to go and check it out in person."

Zhao Shao's face suddenly became serious.

He even glared at his wife.

That look seemed to say, look, how did you teach your daughter, you actually ran out.

Zhao Shao immediately said: "Your Highness, it is very inappropriate for the princess to act like this. Since she is the princess of Qi, she is the husband and the son, and it is the most important thing to open branches and leaves for the Wang family and enrich the blood."

Wang Qi smiled and said: "Father-in-law, I have my own discretion in this matter. I also agree with Yuyan's business. I often go on expeditions, and she has something to do in business. This is also a very good thing. There is nothing wrong with it." Don't talk about this matter. My woman, I have the final say."

In a word, it shows Wang Qi's attitude.

After Zhao Shao heard it, he was actually very happy, because Wang Qi loved Zhao Yuyan, but he still said: "Your Highness, you still can't spoil him too much. A woman should be at home and take care of her husband and children, and manage everything in the house well." , How can you always show your face in public."

Wang Qi said: "I don't agree with my father-in-law's idea. Yuyan has her own affairs, and I think it's a good thing. I don't want her to become a dissatisfied woman, lamenting all day long. It's good that she is like this now. "

After a pause, Wang Qi said again: "As for having children in the future, let's talk about having children in the future."

Zhao Shaodao: "Forget it, you young people's affairs are up to you."

Wang Qi said: "Father-in-law is clear."

Zhao Shao changed the subject and said, "You asked me to go to Xuzhou to serve as the Xuzhou shepherd, but Chen Yan is still there in Xuzhou. Could it be that the old man and Chen Yan both serve as the Xuzhou shepherd at the same time?"

Wang Qidao: "Father-in-law, don't worry, my people have arrived in Donghai County and are attacking Chen Yan. Chen Yan will be captured soon, so father-in-law's Xuzhou Mu will not have any influence."

"Boom! Boom!"

A knock on the door sounded from outside the room.

Seeing Su Lie coming again, he hurried in, walked to Wang Qi's side, and reported: "Your Highness, this is the latest news from Captain Xiao."

Wang Qi took it apart, glanced quickly, raised his brows, smiled, and said, "Father-in-law, it's really a coincidence. I sent the army to the south, and I have conquered Xiapi and captured Xuzhou Mu Chen Yan alive. From now on, father-in-law just goes south. In fact, I will go south with him next time."

Zhao Shaodao: "What are you going south for?"

Wang Qi said: "Xiao Qingzhi's letter said that there is still Guangling County in the south of Xuzhou that has not been conquered. Shi Chong, the prefect of Guangling County, has contact with Yuan Wei of Yangzhou, and the relationship between the two parties is quite ambiguous. I need to go south to solve Yuan Wei. threat."

Zhao Shao said: "Since that's the case, I can rest assured that I will be Xuzhou's pastor. You can rest assured that within three years at most, I will let the whole of Xuzhou develop, and I will not ask you to back down."

Wang Qi said: "I will wait and see."

Zhao Shaodao: "Time is urgent, I will set off to the south immediately."

Wang Qidao: "After dinner, we will go on our way. Anyway, it's almost noon now. Your two elders are a little tired after coming all the way from Chang'an. Take a rest, and you will be more refreshed when you go on the road in the afternoon."

Zhao Shao did not refuse, and immediately agreed.

After lunch, Wang Qi personally sent Zhao Shao and his wife away, and then arranged for someone to notify Zhuge Feng to discuss matters.

Seeing Wang Qi, Zhuge Feng asked, "Second brother, you called me in a hurry, what's the important thing?"

Wang Qi directly talked about Xiao Qingzhi's letter and inference, and Yuan Wei's possible dispatch of troops, and said: "Even if we don't provoke Yuan Wei, Yuan Wei is very likely to intervene in the war. So this time, we will compete with Yuan Wei. Let him know the strength of our Qi country. In this way, he will naturally not be greedy in the future, thinking about tearing a piece of meat from Xuzhou."

Zhuge Feng said: "Since we want to fight, we must beat Yuan Wei. Only in this way, he will not covet Xuzhou again. Otherwise, even if we take Xuzhou, Yuan Wei may also send troops."

Wang Qidao: "The meaning of Xiao Qingzhi and the military division is that the First World War will let Yuan Wei know how powerful we are."

Zhuge Feng said: "How many troops will my lord want to mobilize?"

"Twenty thousand is enough!"

Wang Qi said in a deep voice: "We have [-] elite soldiers, plus Xiao Qingzhi's soldiers on the front line, and a group of captured soldiers, we are enough to win this battle."

Zhuge Feng thought about it and said, "It's possible!"

Wang Qi said: "If that's the case, then prepare to send troops. You come to recruit soldiers, you and Xiahouhu will accompany you in this battle, and the rest will stay in Linzi to take charge of government affairs."

"Yes!"

Zhuge Feng stood up and went to make arrangements.

After Zhuge Feng left, when Wang Qi was about to go to the backyard, another soldier entered and reported: "Your Highness, Chen Qinglong and Qin An are asking to see you."

"Please!"

Wang Qi gave an order.

Chen Qinglong and Qin An are the key to Wang Qi's next move.

Involves the entire intelligence system.

Not long after, Chen Qinglong and Qin An entered, bowed to Wang Qi, and said, "Your Highness!"

Wang Qi said: "You came at the right time. If you come back later, I will have already gone south. When you arrive in Linzi, I will set aside a special area for you to work. Then in the territory of Qi, we must quickly establish an intelligence network to ensure timely and accurate information. I got the news. If you need people, I will give them; if you need money, I will give you money. In short, I agree to every request.”

Chen Qinglong said: "I will definitely live up to His Highness' high expectations."

Wang Qi immediately arranged for someone to invite Zhu Shanchang, and asked Chen Qinglong, Qin An and Zhu Shanchang to get in touch.Next, Wang Qi was away, and Zhu Shanchang was mainly in charge of the rear.

After Wang Qi gave some instructions, Zhu Shanchang took Chen Qinglong and Qin An down to make arrangements.

Then, Wang Qi changed his clothes and left.

Go straight to the barracks.

When Wang Qi arrived at the barracks, Zhuge Feng had already mobilized the army.This battle was led by Gu Tong, who led the army and set off with Wang Qi.The army set off from Linzi and marched southward.

Although the army set off, it was not high-profile, and there was no fanfare.The news of Wang Qi's dispatch of troops was only limited to the Qingzhou officials, who knew that Wang Qi had led his troops away.

Chapter 484

It was already the end of June and almost July when Wang Qi's army arrived in Xiapi.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter.

Wang Qi's army quietly entered the county and joined Xiao Qingzhi.The combined strength of both sides, counting the current reorganized Chen Yan's strength, the number has exceeded [-].

This is quite a large number of people.

in the military camp.

Wang Qiduan sat on the main seat.

Below, sat Zhou Zishan, Zhuge Feng, Xiao Qingzhi, Kong Si, Gu Tong and others.

Wang Qi's eyes fell on Zhou Zishan, and he said in a deep voice: "Military Master, this time the battle of Guangling, you intend to plot against Yangzhou. How did you plan the specific plan? Simply relying on our army, directly fight against Guangling County Is Shi Chong fighting?"

Wang Qi didn't know the specific situation yet.

I only know that Shi Chong and Yangzhou are friendly.