I am Da Song

Chapter 124 The Narrow and Long Territory of the Imperial Court

After getting a general understanding of the country's situation, Zhao Ding introduced to Zhao Huan: "Only the lower reaches of the Bianhe River in the four Tokyo canals will flow through Nanjing. The other three canals, the Guangji Canal, will go due east and pass through Xingrenfu and Guangji Army. During the reign of Jingde, the Guangji Canal was able to transport 62 shi of millet and 30 shi of soybean (soybean) per month. It is the most important waterway besides the Bian River."

"And the Caihe River goes southwest, passing through Yingchuan, Runan and other places. Since ancient times, this place has been a prosperous place in the Central Plains. Boats and boats have come one after another. When merchants and merchants arrive, they all benefit from it."

"And the Jinshui River goes northwest, passes through the city and enters the palace, mainly supplying the needs of the palace."

Zhao Ding briefly introduced the situation of the four canals, and then said: "I think the most urgent thing now is to restore the two canals of Guangji and Bianhe. These two canals are the most important roads for grain transportation in Tokyo."

"Huh? The Bian River?" Zhao Huan asked in surprise, "Why does the Bian River have to be dredged?"

Zhao Ding explained: "The upper reaches of the Bian River diverge from the first generation of tributaries at Luokou, Luoyang, and the granaries in Shaanxi and Western Beijing rely on the Bian River to supply grain to Tokyo."

Mentioning Luoyang, Zhao Huan's spirits perked up. This is Xijing in the Great Song Dynasty.Although the city is not as prosperous as Tokyo, it still has a population of 20.

From the Song Dynasty to later generations, there has been an argument that the Song Dynasty should move its capital to Luoyang.

But Zhao Huan was resolutely unwilling to move the capital, Luoyang's current ecology is the best.

A population of 20 not only maintains sufficient agricultural supply, but also has a well-developed industry and commerce, which can provide Tokyo with a steady stream of supplies.

Once the capital is taken over, its population will exceed one million immediately, and the pressure on water transportation will once again become the biggest headache for Song Dynasty.

Although Zhao Guangyi, the god of chariots on the Gaoliang River, was a bit weak in military ability, he was also good at cooking and loved to play, but Zhao Huan very much agreed with the reason why he opposed moving the capital.

Luoyang is nothing more than a little more geographically advantageous than Tokyo, but there are not many dangers, otherwise Dong Zhuo would not have been frightened by a group of Kwantung rebels to burn Luoyang and flee to Chang'an.

As long as Zhao Huan can guarantee the advantage in the war, win the opponent on the battlefield, and keep the enemy away from the national border, Luoyang's geographical advantage is completely insignificant.But Tokyo's water transportation advantage is much greater than that of Luoyang.

Zhao Huan stared at the map carefully for a moment, and said: "Zhenhui will order the cavalry of the Shenwu Youjun to sweep away the bandits along the Bian River and the Guangji River in the east and west directions, and restore the smooth flow of water transportation."

Zhang Jun remonstrated: "I heard that the Shenwu You Army is about to send troops to restore order in the Quartet. I suggest marching along the river first to restore order in the cities along the river. There are two advantages. The first large army has the canal for use, and supplies are convenient. The second , can quickly restore the economic order along the river, and transport grain to Tokyo."

"Yes, I will discuss this matter with the commander of Shenwu Youjun in detail." Zhao Huan still agrees with this proposal very much.The canal is like a pearl necklace, and the cities he flows through are the bright pearls on the necklace, which can inject countless brilliance and vitality into the canal.

When these cities were brought back under the control of the imperial court, Zhao Huan had a long and narrow territory under strong control.

This territory not only has sufficient economic vitality, can transport all kinds of property and taxes to Tokyo, but also has a very safe security defense.

When rebels and rogues attack any city, the Tokyo Forbidden Army can quickly rush to help along the river and defeat the enemy.There will never be a situation where a certain area is occupied by rebels and a large area of ​​​​territory is isolated from Tokyo.

Then Zhao Huan asked: "One east and one west, where do you think you should open up first?"

Zhao Ding replied: "I thought that Luoyang should be used first to restore Shaanxi."

Shaanxi, Zhao Huan nodded.In history, the Southern Song Dynasty and the Kingdom of Jin fought fiercely here. After all, Shaanxi left the wealth of Jing and Xiang, and the right came from the horses of Qin and Long.

Money and horses are basically the two most important items of national strength in the feudal era.

When it comes to this, Zhao Huan has to think about the talents who run Sichuan and Shaanxi.This is an imminent matter, not only related to the territory of the country, but also related to the transportation of food by water.

While Zhao Huan was thinking about it, the servant reported: "Officials, Li Gang, a scholar of the Zizheng Palace, has arrived in the palace and asked for an audience."

Hearing this news, everyone in the palace looked solemn. This famous minister, the pillar of the country, returned to the center of the court after more than four months of relegation.

Zhao Huan even felt a little guilty, not knowing how to face this staunch and upright minister.

After all, his previous life really tormented him enough. During the Jingkang years alone, he had ups and downs several times, causing this passionate and loyal minister to waste his previous efforts several times, vomiting blood and lamenting.

He was demoted to Kuizhou this time because he was charged with the crime of "specializing in war discussions, losing teachers and spending money".Just by looking at the name, you can tell how unreliable this crime is.He was condemned for wasting money and wasting money.

The question is, if the Song Dynasty does not take the lead in the battle, will the Kingdom of Jin stop beating you?

Thanks to Li Gang's loyalty, Da Song has always abused me thousands of times, and I treat Da Song as firmly as first love.

Thinking about it this way, Zhao Huan couldn't help feeling more guilty. Isn't this the case of Lu Bu and Gao Shun?Marquis Wen abused me thousands of times, I treated Marquis Wen like first love, and even went to die with Marquis Wen.

However, the Song Dynasty really has no shortage of loyal ministers. No matter how the court tosses them, Li Gang and Yue Fei have no complaints and are loyal and observant.

"Xuanqi has an audience." Zhao Huan was still planning to meet this famous Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty who was known as the "Rough Marquis", to see how talented he was as Prime Minister Zhuge.

After a while, Li Gang, who was tough and strong, entered the hall.The embarrassing situation that Zhao Huan was worried about did not appear, Li Gang bowed respectfully, and said: "Li Gang, a scholar of the Chen Zizheng Palace and a leader of the Kaifeng government, pays homage to His Majesty, all blessings."

"No gift, sit down."

After Li Gang sat down, Zhao Huan discovered that the famous prime minister of the Song Dynasty was actually very young, only in his 40s, and he was in the prime of life.

This minister was very powerful, Zhao Huan hadn't decided how to speak, he opened his mouth first, and said: "I heard that the officials have already used Li Ruoshui's authority to know the affairs of the Kaifeng government. It seems that I have no use for the minister to lead the affairs of the Kaifeng government."

Zhao Huan immediately had a clear understanding of this minister, this is a rebellious minister.It is said that when you enter Beijing as a foreign minister and see the emperor, shouldn't the first thing you do be congratulate the emperor for his victory over the Jin army?When he was good, it was almost a reproach when he came up.

Only Zhao Huan knew about his loyalty and integrity, so he didn't care about him.After all, Zhao Huan admired this kind of minister who was loyal to the country.Knowing that he is dedicated to the public, he doesn't care about his little personality at all.

Then Zhao Huan said with a smile: "Li Qing is a minister of the country, and he is the most important person in the world. How can he be subdued to the Kaifeng mansion. Therefore, I ordered Li Ruoshui to take charge of the Kaifeng mansion first, and you have other important responsibilities."

Li Gang immediately asked: "I don't know what position the officials plan to appoint the minister to?"

Zhao Huan rested his hand on his forehead helplessly, really not used to Li Gang's impatient way of communication.

(End of this chapter)