Royal road

Chapter 341 Parallelism

It's getting colder, and even if you wear fox fur, the fresh wind blows on your face, it's like a knife cut.Liang Rong sniffed hard, held the rein with his small hand, and let the horse follow his father's mount as much as possible.After all, the time to go out with my father is too little, even in such a cold day, he is willing to enjoy it.

The horseshoes with iron palms knocked on the frozen ground, making a crisp sound.A group of people walked slowly all the way, walked for an unknown distance, got off their horses and walked for a long time before finally reaching the top of the mountain.When he saw the scene in front of him clearly, Liang Rong suddenly opened his eyes wide.In the distance, the lake is shining brightly.The sun is scattered on the lake, like shining broken gold.And that golden light is flowing slowly along the winding waterway, crossing the desolate winter wilderness and reaching the sky.

This is Jiuzequ!

Of course Liang Rong had heard of this newly built canal, but he never imagined that it would be so spectacular when viewed from a height!Is this canal really repaired within a year?If the water is full in the future, will it be able to irrigate all the fields in Jinyang?

Curious in his heart, he naturally asked.

Liang Feng said with a smile: "This canal has not really been completed yet, and a tributary has to be opened in the Xihe Kingdom. Moreover, its function is not only to divert water for irrigation, but also to store water for diversion when a flood breaks out in the Fen River, so as to prevent the downstream people from suffering disasters." .If you want to complete the project completely, I am afraid it will take several more years."

"Several years." Liang Rong repeated. At his age, he had never seen such a large project.

"Since the canal is so good, should we also build one in Jizhou?" Liang Rong couldn't help but asked again.

"Water conservancy is good, but you can't act rashly. Any large-scale project must be carefully surveyed and mapped, and carefully deduced, otherwise it will only bring disaster to the country and the people." It's not that Liang Feng doesn't want to build canals, it's just that only Bingzhou can do it now .If other states and counties want to build water conservancy facilities, they have to spend several years analyzing waterways, surveying, mapping and evaluating.In the case of limited manpower and material resources, it is better to give priority to roads and canals.

Hearing what my father said, Liang Rong suddenly remembered what the teachers taught: "But such a heavy corvee will make the government turbulent and the people centrifugal? Not to mention the year of catastrophe."

Back then, the state of Qin built the Afang Palace, the Mausoleum of the First Emperor, the Great Wall, and Qin Zhidao. The corvee was overwhelmed, and the second generation died.Why did my father repair so many things in a year, but no one made trouble?

"Because this is not corvée, it's relief for the victims." Liang Feng sighed, "The people suffered disasters, lost their land, and fled from the famine. However, neither Jizhou nor Bingzhou has enough mature land for them to cultivate, and it is even more difficult to feed these people. We can only make a little change, hire them with money and food, and let them work. However, in a disaster year, only life-threatening projects can be built. For example, road construction, canal opening, and canal connection. People’s power must not be abused.”

This is just one aspect of it. In fact, the road in Jizhou this time also has the investment of private capital.To make a name for those merchants, and then to promise great profits, the two-pronged approach allowed the plan to be implemented.And profit and prestige are extremely attractive to common people and businessmen who are rich but lack fame.When this group of stutterers set an example, the roads in Jizhou next year will only be smoother.

Liang Rong listened very seriously, but was also a little confused: "If this method is so good, why has no one used it before?"

"Because it is complicated to use, and it can be done in this way even if there is a famine." Liang Feng explained patiently, "The premise of using work for relief is that there is enough money and food in the treasury to support the migration of a large number of refugees. , and the government should be clear and the situation stable. If any one of these few items is missing, good things will be turned into bad things. In the end, the people will be harmed and the people will be harmed.”

"Then...is there no perfect way to deal with the plague?" Liang Rong frowned.

"There is no panacea in the world." Liang Feng patted his head, "If you want to survive the disaster year, you have to make sufficient preparations on weekdays. Not only should there be food in the treasury of the imperial court, but also in the pockets of the common people. They must also have enough savings to allow them to withstand the disaster year. If there are refugees, they must immediately find ways to provide relief and give them a way out. In fact, the people are kind, as long as they can have food to eat, they will not end up in a dead end. Being in a high position, There is only one thing to think about, how to let the people live in a stable and prosperous life."

This is the root of all problems. A good official is one who can make the people live in peace;

Liang Rong understood this time. "Protect the people and become the king, and nothing can defend you." It sounds vague, but it is extremely difficult and correct when it is implemented in practice.

Seeing that Liang Rongruo realized something, Liang Feng smiled slightly, took off the binoculars hanging from his waist, and handed it over: "Use this to see."

Even if it is homemade, the telescope is surprisingly expensive, and it is still a military product, so it is not for sale outside.Because Liang Rong didn't have many opportunities to get in touch.Excitedly took the binoculars, he took a few steps forward and looked carefully.

Liang Feng's gaze also followed the little figure, looking into the distance.The Jiuze Canal project is not small, but from the perspective of the mountain, it is just a few thin strips.This is just a corner of Bingzhou, and there is a larger territory, which can change its appearance in his own hands.But he had no chance to see it.

Just go to a certain house, there are ministers to persuade.Go to Jizhou to check the new road?That is no longer a security issue, but a real waste of money.At this moment, he is still just a county prince. If one day ascends to the ninth five position, will he be trapped to death in the royal city?

"My lord?"

A slightly worried voice came from beside him, and Liang Feng said, "It's okay, I'm just thinking about Jizhou. I don't know what the newly built roads and canals look like?"

Yiyan understood the deep meaning in the other party's words, and couldn't help but feel a twinge in his heart: "My lord can go of course. I can escort my lord to go out when Qingzhou and Youzhou are settled down."

What about Mobei?What about Hainan?What about the countless famous mountains and rivers in the world?Can we only rely on Feng Chan?

Liang Feng shook his head: "I also heard people say that there are several continents on the other side of the sea. Indigenous peoples, exotic animals, and crops that are far easier to support than rice and wheat. If you have a lifetime, you can go and see gone."

Overseas continents?Yiyan really can't think of any other place that can have a land of the size of Kyushu.Can Daqin, Tianzhu, or Tiaozhi Kingdom be called a continent?

However, Yiyan also knows that the lord cannot go to sea.The sea is boundless, vast and unfathomable.Even he can't keep the lord safe.

This silent answer did not surprise Liang Feng.Not to mention status, even this fragile body is not allowed to travel long distances.How long would it take to take a boat in ancient times to a place that can be reached by air in more than ten hours in modern times?six months?three years?Is it even difficult to see the homeland again in this life?For this world, distance is really an insurmountable moat.

For him, walking from Shanxi to Bohai Bay is something he can only think about, let alone Australia and South America?

"When the world is stable, I will also take a look at this wonderful river and mountain." Finally, Liang Feng chuckled, stretched his sleeves, and quietly grabbed the hand of the person beside him.

The wide sleeves of the robe covered the back of the hand, and the thin and cool fingers fell on the palm.A smile appeared on the corner of Yiyan's lips, and his five fingers were clasped together, holding that hand tightly.

■

"Murongxin asked Aye for help, and said that he would dedicate Pingzhou to Aye." Sitting in the upper seat, Duan Ji Lujuan's face was gloomy, and his tone was not kind.

This year's severe drought is a big bad thing for Xianbei people who live by water and grass.It just so happened that Cui Wei, the governor of Pingzhou, had a change in his mind, and he came up with the idea of ​​the Murong Department of Liaodong, and also attracted the Yuwen Department to attack together.Now Liaodong is in chaos.The one next to Liaodong is Duanbu's Liaoxi Headquarters.How can you ignore such a big matter?

However, the two sides in this battle are a bit worrying.Murong Xianbei has indeed gained momentum in recent years, so it is worth guarding against.But Cui Wei, the Qinghe noble family, looked down on Xianbei people like them extremely, and was even more worried about Duan Wuwuchen's taking over Youzhou.So on the issue of who to help, some differences arose within the Duan tribe.

Duan Wu Wuchen, who is in charge of Youzhou, dislikes Cui Wu very much. He is Wang Jun's son-in-law, and Cui Wu is Wang Jun's wife-in-law;The two are the governors of Youzhou and Pingzhou respectively, and the contradiction is obvious.In addition, Murongbu and Duan's family are related by marriage, so Duan Wuwuchen naturally felt that it would be a good idea to win Pingzhou.

Brothers Duan Pidun and Duan Wenyuan felt that Cui Wei was after all the governor appointed by the Jin court and should not fight with him.As for the Murong Department, they are ambitious, and it would be good to fight them a dozen.

As for Duan Ji Lu's family, he has no interest in this battle.In his opinion, both Murong Bu and Cui Wei are enemies of Duan Bu.Enemies are killing each other, just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.Why get involved?

However, as the eldest son, Duan Ji Lu's family members do not have the right to choose on their own.All he had to do was obey his father's orders.After several months of fighting, Murongxin asked for help from Youzhou, which meant that he would be forced to lead the army and go to Pingzhou to fight.This is not good news.

If he was allowed to choose, Cui Wei's villain would not be a problem.The tiger in Bingzhou is the enemy of Duanbu!

"It's a pity that Shi Le was also defeated. I'm afraid Yuzhou and Yanzhou will also fall into the hands of that surname Liang." On the side, Duan Motai said grimly.

Duan Moting was defeated in Bingzhou and was almost deprived of his military post, so he hated Bingzhou deeply.Every day I look forward to the Shilena rebels attacking Si and Ji.Unexpectedly, he didn't hit the wolf, but he hurt himself.

"The Xiongnu are also a bunch of waste." Duan Ji Lu's family spat, "It's just Pingzhou. It's not a way to continue fighting like this. If you can get away, it will be profitable to fight and rule the state. It is said that Jizhou will be repaired this year. There are many roads, so there must be a lot of money and food."

"My son, why don't you persuade Liaoxi Duke?" Duan Moting said immediately.

Duan Jilu's family pondered for a moment, and finally said: "I still have to obey Aye's orders. After this battle is over, and there is no oil and water, I am afraid that Aye will change his mind. Back then in Yecheng, how many treasures and women we robbed?" People? Compared with Pingzhou, which is bitterly cold, Jizhou is the place to go."

With the Huns by his side, he didn't believe that the sick man could fight on both sides.It's just that I don't know when I will be able to wait for the opportunity to take advantage of the situation...