Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

Although Jiangzhou is a yellow flood area and has been impacted by the Yellow River water for a long time, it has also accumulated a large amount of fertile soil here.

The alluvial plain is the best natural granary. If used properly, it will only take one season next year to harvest enough food for three years.

"The refugees cannot be scattered. They must be managed in a military manner and all be organized into military camps! Everyone will receive instructions in a unified way, distribute food in a unified way, and work in a unified way."

As Ning Fan walked, he told Luo Yong his plan.

It's a pity that Luo Yong is a rough guy. He goes in one ear and out the other. He basically knows nothing.

He is an expert in leading troops to fight, but it is absolutely impossible to ask him to lead the people in farming.

On the other hand, Ergou listened carefully and asked questions from time to time.

Ning Fan became interested and asked with a smile: "Er Gou, if I leave this matter to you, can you handle it well?"

"Do your best."

Ergou jumped out of the carriage and knelt on the ground.

Ning Fan was a little surprised, but nodded slightly and said: "Get up first, I will find something for you to do later."

At the same time, Ning Fan also sighed slightly in his heart, if Ergou was not a eunuch, he would probably be a great man of his generation.

After spending time with Ergou for a long time, Ning Fan can understand it better.

First of all, Ergou has a strong learning ability, is very focused and patient in doing things.

Secondly, Ergou is a eunuch and is almost uninfluenced by women. He has a lot of time and can focus entirely on his career.

"Slash and burn! We need to burn all the large areas of weeds. The ashes are the best fertilizer!"

Ning Fan couldn't help but feel a pity when he saw the vast stretches of barren farmland covered with vegetation.

Over the years, the imperial court has abandoned too many things.

Especially Jiangzhou, a place that suddenly changed from a land of plenty to a barren land, has something to do with the officials of the imperial court.

These officials eat nothing but occupy the latrines and do not poop. It is obviously a problem that can be solved by building water conservancy, but these officials turn a deaf ear.

"Your Highness, this place is the best in Jiangzhou!"

On the third day, the motorcade finally stopped, and Ning Fan also saw that the surrounding scenery was indeed extraordinary and beautiful.

"It only takes two miles up the mountain from here to find a flat and open place halfway up the mountain, about 10,000 acres, with abundant water and dense vegetation. Your Highness can build a palace there."

Luo Yong pointed at the clouds and introduced Ning Fan.

This place really satisfied Ning Fan deeply. He couldn't help but sigh: "You still have some sense."

Hearing Ning Fan's praise, Luo Yong was a little embarrassed and said: "Your Highness, this is not my idea. There is Wolong Village five miles away from here. There is a hermit in the village named Zhou Qun. Mr. Zhou told me these things. .”

hermit?

Ning Fan was slightly surprised. In this era, there were not many people who could be called hermits.

"He told you this? What else did he say?"

Ning Fan asked again.

"Mr. Zhou also said that if His Highness wants to gain a foothold in Jiangzhou, he must first build water conservancy! And he also said that within a year, the Xiongnu will definitely capture Yunzhou, so His Highness should prepare early!"

Luo Yong said.

Ning Fan was really shocked now. It seemed that this person really had something.

Ning Fan simply refused to go to his palace to rest and decided to pay a visit to Zhou Qun immediately.

"Come on, come with me to have a look. I want to meet this strange man!"

Ning Fan couldn't wait.

Luo Yong said: "Your Highness, unfortunately, Mr. Zhou is traveling abroad and will not be back for at least a month."

Hearing what Luo Yong said, Ning Fan looked disappointed.

He shook his head and said to Luo Yong: "How many refugees have migrated here? Where are they?"

"The base camp is in the valley ahead, and more than 100,000 refugees have gathered!"

Luo Yong pointed to a road in the canyon and said.

After crossing this road, Ning Fan saw a huge walled city.

The walled city was built of bamboo. There were not many buildings in the city, and most of them were granaries.

“It’s close to the port, the terrain is high and it’s in the wind, so the food can be easily stored without getting moldy.”

Luo Yong explained.

Ning Fan got off the carriage and discovered many refugees digging near the hillside along the way.

"what is this?"

Ning Fan was curious about what these refugees were digging for.

"It was Mr. Zhou's idea to let the refugees dig caves underground, and then use willow wood and thatch mixed with soil to build roofs, so that they can have a place to live!"

Luo Yong said.

Ning Fan nodded. This thing is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is really a good solution to solve the problem of accommodation in a short period of time.

If refugees want to take root here for a long time, they must have a place to live.

Ning Fan was becoming more and more curious about this Zhou Qun. This person seemed to know everything and was omnipotent, and any solution he came up with could solve the problem very well.

A horse stopped in front of Ning Fan, and the travel-stained Sardin got off the horse.

After not seeing each other for more than a month, Sardin lost a lot of weight and had more wrinkles on his face.

Hina shed tears when she met her father.

"Your Highness, the food for winter is far from enough. You also need to prepare seeds for planting next spring."

When Sadin met Ning Fan, he talked about the many difficulties he was currently encountering.

The two talked for a long time, and generally speaking, things were going in an orderly manner.

There are many problems that need to be solved urgently.

Of course, Ning Fan cannot solve these problems alone. He needs a large number of talents.

"Luo Yong, how many days has Mr. Zhou been gone?"

Ning Fan asked again.

"I just left yesterday. It is said that I was visiting friends in Tangxi. After that, I will go to Tianzhou Qingshan Academy to teach students. I will come back after the next year."

Luo Yong said.

Ning Fan nodded: "You go and prepare the horse, I want to see Mr. Zhou in person!"

Zhou Qun is a talent, at least Ning Fan knows from the side that this person is a great talent.

If the current mess had Zhou Qun's help, it would be much easier to deal with the problem.

This is why Ning Fan is determined to keep Zhou Qun.

This person is very important to Ning Fan.

"Your Highness, you are the prince. Although Mr. Zhou has some talents, you don't need to go to see him in person, right? In this way, you can just write a decree and I will convey it."

Luo Yong said quickly.

"Inappropriate! Although I am King Qing, Mr. Zhou is also a capable person in the world! If such a person is not sincere, it will be difficult for him to condescend!"

Ning Fan said seriously.

Seeing that he couldn't defeat Ning Fan, Luo Yong could only ask someone to prepare a carriage.

After all, Ning Fan had just arrived in Jiangzhou and hadn't even taken a sip of water.

If you continue to go to Tangxi at this time, your body will be prone to problems due to the fatigue of the pommel horse.

Therefore, after Luo Yong carefully considered it, he still let Ning Fan take the carriage.

Ning Fan didn't pay too much attention. He was indeed a little tired: "Can we arrive before dark?"

"can!"

Luo Yong didn't waste any time, and took fifty Dragon Scale Guards with him, surrounding Ning Fan's carriage and heading towards Tangxi.