Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 316 Either Change, Reverse, or Die

The Xu family, who was sitting in the main seat, was asked by Yi Bo, the head of the Yi family, and did not answer immediately. It was not that he had no decision in his mind, but that he wanted to show it to others.

In this way, no matter what decision he makes later, it means that he made it after careful consideration, and it shows that he is still hesitating beforehand, rather than having other plans.

The scene was silent, waiting for the old man of the Xu family to make a decision.

About a quarter of an hour later, the old man of the Xu family took a sip of tea, calmly said in a vicissitudes of life:

"I, the Xu family, do not object to this matter, but I do not support it either. I remain neutral. However, this old man can swear a solemn oath that he will never disclose this matter, and he will not share any benefits afterwards, so just pretend he doesn't know about it.

The old man is old and can't stand the toss, such a big matter, you should take care of it yourself. "

Such an answer disappointed those who expected the Xu family to participate, especially Yi Bo, the head of the Yi family.

"Since the old man has already talked about this point, I won't be embarrassed anymore." Yi Bo, the head of the Yi family, saluted, then looked at the person who was still hesitating, and said:
"This is a rare opportunity. As long as Lu Bu dies, Jiaozhou's interests will be re-divided. New salt, new paper, new wine... these may all become ours.

The Xu family has a profound background, so naturally they look down on these.But you families, why don't you give it a go and make your family stronger? "

His words touched the hearts of many people, and some people began to respond: "Master Yi, our Yang family agrees."

"Our Wei family also agrees!"

"And our Lan family."

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In the end, only the Ye family and the other two small families remained.Yibo doesn't care about the two small families now, but seizes the opportunity to taunt Ye Kai, the head of the Ye family: "Master Ye, are you going to be a fisherman in the Ye family?"

"Hmph!" The head of the Ye family, Ye Kai, snorted coldly, and said: "Our Ye family is the same as the Xu family, so let's pretend we don't know about this matter, and you can make troubles as you like. Even if things are done, you won't be jealous !"

The meeting had a result, and everyone left quietly at night in order to deceive others.

In the Xu family, the old man of the Xu family and his son Xu He, the head of the Xu family, hadn't rested yet, and the father and son were talking in the study.

"Father, should we just stand by and watch?" Xu He was not reconciled, and suggested: "Since our Xu family has been cooperating with Lu Bu's administration, why don't we tell Lu Bu about this, so that we can get the most benefits?"

"Confused!" The old man of the Xu family said angrily, "How can we do such unrighteous things as a noble family! Although our Xu family has been changing, it is because the general situation in Jiaozhou is like this. If we want to survive, we must either change or reverse. , or die!
For hundreds of years, our ancestors of the Xu family have left painful lessons, so that we know how to be flexible.

Alas, other aristocratic families are also helpless, I hope they can succeed..."

In the end, the old man of the Xu family specifically told his son: "Remember, just act as if you don't know anything. For the sake of the family's long-term plan, you must know how to be flexible, and you can live by being flexible, and live forever, you know?"

"Yes, the son remembers his father's teachings."

Xu He said respectfully.

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A few days later, the General's Mansion.

In the meeting hall, four people including Lu Bu, Chen Gong, Qin Yun, and Gong Shuming were discussing matters.

Chen Gong and Qin Yun, Minister of the Household Department, are reporting to Lu Bu the completion of the rice harvest in Jiaozhou. Qin Yun first reports:

"Master, so far, the Department of Agriculture has helped the people of Jiaozhou to harvest all the rice..."

After listening to Qin Yun's report, Lu Bu asked Chen Gong: "Gongtai, has the Ministry of Households already calculated the general situation of the rice harvest?"

Chen Gong stood up and saluted and said, "My lord, I really want to thank my lord for the Arabic numerals and abacus that I created to calculate the rice harvesting situation this time, so that I can get twice the result with half the effort in accounting, and the statistics will be quickly calculated. .”

With that said, Chen Gong picked up the ledger prepared in advance, opened the exchange and reported:
"This year, Jiaozhou has planted a total of more than 830 million mu of new rice, of which nearly 200 million mu is under the management of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Because of the planting of new rice seeds, the average rice output per mu this year is about eight shi, and Tomita can reach about ten shi, which is more than twice the rice output of Jiaozhou in previous years. "

"According to the statistics of the Ministry of Household Affairs, the total rice output in Jiaozhou this time is nearly 5000 million shi. The rice output under the management of the Ministry of Accounting is 600 million shi. It can be described as a miraculous bumper harvest."

"The Ministry of Households roughly estimates that the grain tax collected by the rice paddy alone can reach about 500 million shi, and the total amount of 3000 million shi is added to the free income of the Ministry of Households. It is already the total amount of all grains in the prefecture last year, which is enough for the general's mansion. Expenses for the previous five years.

Of course, the Ministry of Industry has many major projects to carry out, which require a lot of expenditure, but it can last for two or three years.In other words, within two or three years, the lord no longer has to worry about food.

If corn and sweet potatoes are included, it can really be maintained for five or six years without any problem. "

During the report, Chen Gong's expression was very excited.So much food, you can't finish it!
Jiaozhou's sweet potato, corn, and rice production this year can meet the food needs of about 1000 million people for a year, and it is the kind of food that is full for each meal.

What's more, Jiaozhou currently has more than 180 million people including the people who have migrated, which is enough to feed for several years.

There is too much food to worry about. Chen Gong suggested: "My lord, in order to store so much food, we need to choose suitable places in each county to build granaries. This needs to be done immediately. Jiaozhou is not like the north, where there is no rain in autumn and winter." Less, we can't let the food get wet.

In addition, it is necessary to prepare granaries in Lingling County and Guiyang County, and transport some of the grain there.There are still many people in the two counties who don't have enough to eat. This is the best way to win the hearts of the people in the two counties. "

Lu Bu currently does not allow sweet potatoes, corn and new rice to be planted in the two counties, so he can only use the grain of Jiaozhou to support the people of the two counties.

After the autumn harvest in the two counties next year, they will be self-sufficient.

Lu Bu nodded, and then ordered Gong Shuming to say: "The Ministry of Industry prepares as soon as possible, and first builds the granaries needed. You can arrange other things by yourself. If you have any difficulties, please bring them up and we will solve them together."

"My lord, don't worry, as long as the money and food are sufficient, the Ministry of Industry will have no tasks that cannot be completed!"

Gong Shuming handles the affairs of the Ministry of Industry with ease. The more things he has to do, the more important the Ministry of Industry is, and his status is even higher.

There is too much food and we can't really let it sit and eat slowly, let alone plant it next year, and there will be a harvest.Therefore, Lu Bu needs to convert grain into other things.

Horses, cattle, iron ore, cloth, people... These are what Lu Bu urgently needs, especially people.There are more people, and there is no need to worry about food.

In addition, sweet potatoes, corn, and rice can also be processed, such as: wine making, dry food, ground into powder, dried sweet potatoes, sweet potato powder, etc. can also consume a lot.

Also, encouraging the people to feed livestock can also consume a lot.

All in all, it is better to convert the food into other things as soon as possible if there is enough food left. After all, it will be a pity that any food will not taste good or will rot if it is left for a long time.

On the same day, Lu Bu received information from Luowang Tianyan, saying that many aristocratic families in various counties in Jiaozhou had changed, recruited many servants privately, and were still secretly training them.

"Aristocratic family?" Lu Bu sneered, "It's best to be honest, otherwise you won't be allowed to stay!"

He ordered Luo Wang Tianyan to monitor the aristocratic families in Jiaozhou, and report any abnormalities.

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(End of this chapter)