Ye Qing closed the window and gestured.
Zhou Ling understood and pulled down the wall curtain, revealing a detailed map of the area around Nancang County and the foothills of Beimang Mountain, with some military markings, even extending to the grasslands.
This map instantly brightened everyone's eyes and secretly convinced them.
This is actually the information recorded in Chuanlin's notes about the Imperial City Observatory, which was used at this time.
Ye Qing first pointed to a few places in the mountain range and sneered, "This place is remote and desolate, where the people are both bandits and farmers. The official army is powerful, and they are the people. When the caravan passes by, they are bandits. They also collude with wealthy families in the county, and the exchange of money and silver in this county is a joint manipulation
It's okay with this in normal times, it's none of my business, but now my family has brewed bamboo leaf green. In the cold and difficult land of Northern Wei, there is a great need for it. Therefore, with the dumping, the attention to my family has been continuously increased. Northern Wei couldn't intervene for a while, so they used these mountain bandits to investigate
Among them, there is also the influence of the Yu family in Nancang County! "He said, pointing to a few small tribes on the grassland and sneering, his tone somewhat chilly:" These few families have an economic alliance with the Yu family and have obstructed and even robbed our liquor team several times. How can I tolerate it
My charter is to first suppress these bandits, train my troops, and then rush out to suppress these tribes. "With a murderous intent, even Zhou Feng and Jiang Chen were intimidated.
Listening to Ye Qing asking Zhou Feng again, "These several mountain villages are communicating with each other. It is said that the bandit leader is Cen Er
Zhou Feng immediately responded, "Yes, Cen Er is the leader of the Eight Tiger Generals of Qiben Mountain. Although his subordinates are not many, they are quite strong and have good martial arts skills
Ye Qing said coldly, "That's why we need to take the initiative to attack. Otherwise, there would be a thousand day defense against thieves. And since I have passed the imperial examination, let others snore and sleep next to my bed. Can you tell me the specific situation
Yes, including Cen Er, there are eight sworn brothers, known as the Eight Tiger Generals. Their numbers are usually unpredictable, ranging from one hundred to two hundred people
This Qiben Mountain is sixty miles outside the county town, with steep mountains and dense forests. It is located at the border with Northern Wei, so it is a place that is not taken care of. Seventeen years ago, the prefect Tian Ziwen launched a large-scale siege and suffered great losses, but it was not completely eradicated. Only a few years later, it was peaceful. Ten years ago, this Cen Er was skilled in martial arts, came from the army, and had some abilities, gradually becoming a climate. "Zhou Feng immediately said, these are all official records.
Jiang Chen, did you hear that? At the latest, within six months, I will use your troops to encircle and suppress them! "Jiang Chen felt a chill in his heart and immediately stood up to respond," I obey your orders
Ye Qing was satisfied with this and wrote the order to appoint and establish the camp, stamped it with the seal of the head of the family, and asked Jiang Chen and Zhou Feng to go down. He left the courtyard himself and said, "Mr. Lv, let's go to Xiangtian Hall together
Yes
Zhou Ling followed closely and went to Xiangtian Hall. Xiangtian Hall currently has three main rooms, located on the west side of the courtyard. The walls are surrounded by cabinets, and inside are piles of scrolls.
There are also various tables, all dedicated to office work, and the room is filled with a literary atmosphere. The innermost room can be considered as the place where Lv Shangjing works and rests.
L ü Shangjing and Ji Caizhu made some reports: "We grow rice in paddy fields and wheat in dry fields at home. The Nanlian Mountain, covering an area of 10000 acres, is gradually recovering. Sweet potatoes ripen twice a year and are expected to be harvested in late summer and early autumn. Will we still plant sweet potatoes in the next round
Ye Qing stood in front of the large map in the main hall of the government office, which was a map of the economic circle of Nancang County, collected from the Xiaoguan Wenge. He asked the Yin family to publish a customized enlarged version for merchants to refer to, and Ye Qing annotated it with more detailed information from his Chuanlin notes.
At this moment, looking at the various families, fields, workshops, and trading companies in Nancang County, some of them were strong and powerful, including the Yu family, all marked with special colors.
Mr. Lv, with nearly 20000 acres of land, when it comes to hard power alone, my family already has 40% of the Yu family, but now the world is not peaceful... After three hundred years of accumulation of county hopes, there are many relatives in law, and the roots are twisted. The energy is terrifying
The alliance we have won with shares and interests is still not enough compared to relationships. The attacks these days and the silence of various liquor companies are clear evidence
Ye Qing's answer was irrelevant, Ji Caizhu was puzzled, but Lv Shangjing had some insights and smiled again: "We only need allies, and we cannot be limited to allies in the wine industry. I think the Lin family, which is not at odds with the Yu family, is good... This family is in Pingshui County, but does not engage in inter market trade in the north, focuses on weaving workshops, and competes with sales in the south. These days are neither good nor bad
Our family now has twenty newly hired palace weavers with excellent skills far superior to the Lin family, but I specially asked for these top weavers. They will not compete with the Lin family, but will work together to establish a weaving field... Unlike the Yu family, they have no inherent conflicts of interest with us and are oppressed and exploited by the Yu family. This is a common enemy, and it is a perfect match
But how can this neither upward nor downward relationship meet my expectations? "Ye Qing smiled and said," The court is now aggressively collecting grain. Once a war is about to break out, it is inevitable that the market will see an increase in grain prices or even a shortage. Pingshui County has limited water and land, and the disadvantage of the Lin family's real estate is highlighted. At that time, how can Lord Lin refuse the strong help of an ally
L ü Shangjing pondered to himself how shameless his lord was, and couldn't help but pat him and laugh, "We must expand our grain reserves. How about planting winter wheat
The head of the family is wise! "Ji Caizhu woke up and his eyes flickered, reminding him again," However, the Lin family must have accumulated grain over the years, and their supply has not been a problem for several years. They may not be able to shake it temporarily
Ye Qing's smile was a bit strange: "Can it end in a few years? Or it's not that simple
Looking at the two of them, Ye Qing secretly felt pity in her heart and said, "I'm afraid you'll have to live in a world of war for the rest of your lives
It's hard to say, so I took out a partial map of Nanlian Mountain from the county economic map and drew a corner: "In the Fenglin area of Xinzhuang, there are ten acres of land, and the land quality here is the best. Although it's not yet a spiritual field, it can already nourish spiritual seeds. Let's try planting spiritual vegetables that are suitable for the season
In fact, I brought back five dan of spirit rice, but compared to vegetables, it can still be stored for a long time. The current season is not right, and in order to avoid excessive attention from the outside world, spirit rice can be tried again in one or two years.
The Black Dragon Horse is being fostered in Xinzhuang. I will send a patrol cavalry camp to protect it specifically, and there will also be specialized horse trainers. These are rare talents, just take good care of them
As for mountain potatoes, if we don't plant them on thousands of acres of land, there must be another way to solve it. My solution is very simple, which is to levy and punish them
Before the onset of winter, we will encircle and suppress these mountain bandits. These bandits have been cultivating the land for over a decade, and there are also many good lands where they can grow
Originally, the lord had such a plan, but Lv Shangjing remained silent and only nodded heavily.
I can get the bottom line. Our family's strategy is life and death! "Ye Qing's tone was gloomy yet calm." Public security, intelligence, and local troops are all under construction. If they are not unified now, it is not the right time. After these battles and establishing prestige, I will unify and reorganize the internal system of the clan
In the future, besides military power and intelligence, even public security will be under your jurisdiction in Xiangtian Hall - do you understand
I understand that I will devote myself wholeheartedly and serve the Lord to the death! "This is actually the cabinet of the clan, and the respect for Lv Shangjing is unparalleled.
Just understand, I have nothing else to do. You're busy, I'll go back first
Yes, sir
After taking a few steps out, Ye Qing looked into the distance. At this point, Nanlian Mountain had begun to show signs of vitality, and a spiritual tide was brewing in Xinzhuang. Ye Qing planned to restore these two horses and raise them for two months to adapt to the soil and water. In summer, he would try breeding them. If everything went smoothly, the generals' warhorses would not be worried after three years.
The reproductive ability of dragon horses comes from the dragon clan, but they have a great demand for spiritual power.
When the dragon clan reaches the level of the dragon lord, they must restrain their elite breeding to avoid giving birth to too many children that could consume the dragon palace, while those with thin dragon and horse bloodlines do not need to be taken into consideration.
At this thought, Ye Qing suddenly remembered that she hadn't contacted the two Dragon Maidens for a long time. She didn't know if her application for the position of Deputy Water Commissioner in Nancang County went smoothly or not. She was just a scheming sister. Thinking of the quirky Little Dragon Maiden, Ye Qing felt a little headache: "I always feel like this girl will cause some trouble
At his current level of becoming a jinshi, looking at these two dragon women, he is already at a level and has a vague confidence that he will surpass the dragon body in a few years. In time, he can greatly enhance his martial arts skills!
Thinking like this, it's hard not to laugh out loud.
The young master is thinking of some strange things again... "Zhou Ling silently followed and secretly wrote down the matter.
As she passed upstairs, Zhou Ling remembered something and quickly leaned in to quietly report, "Young master, I heard them report this morning that there is a faint hint of wind in the house. Your grandfather intends to talk about a marriage for the young master and would like to ask a matchmaker to introduce the daughter of the county prince
Saying goodbye? "Ye Qing paused for a moment, then stopped walking and frowned.
Seeing that Zhou Ling was somewhat puzzled by his reaction, he didn't say much. He was already seventeen years old and a jinshi, and it was very normal for him to spread his branches and leaves. Even he couldn't refute it and dared not take the world's condemnation.
In this era, there have never been romantic marriages, only arranged marriages and matchmakers. Men and women from all walks of life are accustomed to it, and of course, they have their own abilities and choices.
And I also want to accumulate strength and strive to survive in the great calamity, hoping that Qianqian can survive instead of becoming the target of public criticism. However, I feel guilty for not being able to offer the position of a legitimate wife, and choosing Cao Baijing is my psychological bottom line. This daughter of the county prince must never marry her.
The old man's action may seem normal to the world, but it really hits Ye Qing's bottom line!
In the final analysis, Ye Qing cherishes some things in his heart, even if they are not practical, but they will eventually make progress and can be achieved under certain circumstances. He thinks to himself that he is willing to put in effort - Taoism is the biggest catalyst!
Thinking of this, Ye Qing took a deep breath and some of her anger went out. She had almost had a falling out with her grandfather last time, but now she held great power and was much more calm. She could talk about being lenient.
Right now, don't let Qianqian know about this. I will ask my grandfather to reject it and give him a relatively satisfactory answer
Zhou Ling glanced at her own young master and nodded, seeming to understand or not. "Yes, young master, I understand
She is very good at this aspect, obedient and loyal. Some people may think that intelligence gathering is too simplistic, but in fact, the specific personnel are not suitable, but the leader is actually suitable.