At the beginning, Emperor Yang of Sui was kidnapped

Chapter 269 We Come From Immortal City
Along the way, Xu Mu gradually understood the government orders formulated by Lao Fang.

It has to be said that he is worthy of his name as a prime minister who can be passed down to future generations.

Political affairs are managed by him in an orderly manner.

Outside Luoyang City, along the way, all the land is full of crops, and there is no deserted land.

"Old Fang, you are doing very well."

After seeing Fang Xuanling, Xu Mu praised him.

With him here, I only need to worry about the internal affairs once in a while.

"Subordinates dare not be responsible. The two tax laws formulated by the lord are the first of its kind in history. The reform of the tax system to benefit the people, coupled with the high yield of seeds and the improvement of the enthusiasm of the people, can achieve such results."

Fang Xuanling didn't take credit at all, lowered his head, and said very modestly.

It means that anyone can go to anyone.

Xu Mu smiled and shook his head.

Govern the entire Henan County, 36 states, and still have no troubles...

It's not just anyone can do it.

In the management during this period, Lao Fang has brought into full play his experience in managing 10 people in Wanminchu.

Almost nothing went wrong.

Then, Xu Mu looked at Lao Zhang who was carrying a longbow.

He opened his mouth and asked, "How about the military training in Tuntian?"

This time, he made a bold attempt and took the lead in abolishing the Fubing system when his colleagues were implementing the Fubing system.

Comrade Zhu Yuanzhang's Weisuo system was used instead.

Setting up guards in 36 states can divide the 15 soldiers left by Wang Shichong on the one hand.

On the other hand, it can guard the local area to prevent chaos.

"My lord, the previous 15 soldiers have now been digested and assigned to the 36 prefectures in Henan. Except for the period of farming, the last generals practiced day and night. They are already usable soldiers and can join the battle at any time!"

Zhang Xutuo cupped his hands and cupped his fists, with an expression of eagerness to try.

Even if you are over 50 years old.

The veteran is still in a state of joy when he hears the battle.

These 15 soldiers, plus the collapsed soldiers of Li Mi and Sima Dekan who had recovered before...

Wanmin City now has more than 20 troops that can join the battle!

But this amount of troops is still far behind when compared with fighting for hegemony.

Li Yuanguang asked about Henan, and gathered 20 troops, and Chen Bing was in Shangzhou.

Dou Jiande swept Hebei, and even gathered three to four million troops...

Even Du Fuwei of Jianghuai claimed to have assembled an army of 30!
"The recruiting system should not be rushed. First, do a good job in internal affairs, and don't mess up the priorities."

Xu Mu pondered for a while, but still did not recruit troops hastily.

At this stage, the people in Henan County have just lived a stable life for two months and started to harvest a bumper harvest.

Not very suitable for immediate recruiting.

Fang Xuanling and others then began to report on the situation and results in the past two months.

"This time, my subordinates estimated that the county's 500 million mu of land can produce at least [-] shi of grain. According to the two-tax law, the extra grain this time can be put into Hanjiacang!" Fang Xuanling suppressed the excitement in his heart , Hui reported.

According to the two-tax law, the taxation is not based on food!
But Fang Xuanling has set up government-run grain repurchase offices in 36 states.

The average price of grain on the market is determined, and grain is bought and sold at this price.

"This time, my subordinates plan to collect 500 million shi of grain, and the remaining tax amount will be charged to the finances for the subsequent operation of the 36 states in Henan!"

Fang Xuanling began to talk about his thoughts on agriculture: "My subordinates have studied the agricultural planning plan of Wanmin City, and are planning to allocate funds, and implement them one by one in the 36 prefectures of the county. We will strive to increase the grain output to [-] million yuan next year. stone!"

With that said, Fang Xuanling submitted his latest plan.

It contains various estimated data and operation methods.

Xu Mu took a rough look and found that the feasibility was very high.

"Good job! But the old house, haven't you noticed? The current Henan County, 36 states have poor traffic, and there are many checkpoints. This is the biggest problem."

Xu Mu first praised him, and then said in a deep voice, "If you want to get rich, build roads first! This is an unchanging rule through the ages. The first emperor was a great man, and he built roads all over the country before he became a great man! Lao Yang... Cough cough, the same is true for Yang Guang, the practice of canals and equators all over the world has taken into account the issue of traffic!"

Fang Xuanling was taken aback for a moment.

Then he thought about it.

This is indeed a point he overlooked.

For a long time, he has been thinking about how to improve agricultural production conditions and how to mobilize people's strength.

Then humbly asked for advice: "Use cement?"

He could probably guess what the lord was thinking.

The Lord has said many times that cement can not only be used to build houses, but also be used to build roads!

And very durable!

Xu Mu nodded and said, "That's right! It's cement! Cui Ji has already drawn the map of the 36 prefectures in Henan County. Your next task is to urge the migrant workers to start building roads!"

Kong Xingyue's military engineering team also built city walls and important military structures in 36 states.

For these things, it is obviously overkill to use the military engineering team.

Therefore, Xu Mu's idea is to use the method of recruiting migrant workers for a fee to attract those migrant workers to build roads.

Compared with the traditional road construction, the road construction this time is much less difficult.

Works very fast!
"October has passed, and we will strive to pave the main roads between the states before the twelfth lunar month!"

Then, Xu Mu set a time node.

Fortunately, he took Cui Ji into Wanmin City in advance considering the future planning of the whole world.

Cui Ji is known as a living map, and he knows all the states and counties in the world like the back of his hand, let alone...

There are only 36 states in Henan.

After receiving the order, Lao Fang took a deep breath.

He knew that this was another major event after growing grain.

Well done, the development of Henan County will soar in the future!
After all, now...not just in Henan County, but in other counties and counties in the world, the biggest problem is inconvenient transportation.

"Two months later, I want to see... the 36 prefectures in Henan are connected as one, from Yanshi to Yangcheng, if you take the fast road, you can get there in one day!" Xu Mu continued.

Yanshi is a state in the north of Luoyang.

Yangcheng is the southernmost part of Henan County.

The two places are more than three hundred miles apart!

"My lord, don't worry, this subordinate will definitely complete it!"

Fang Xuanling took a deep breath, and promised in a deep voice.

He knew that the lord didn't like to listen to nonsense, but only liked to see the actual results.

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Yangcheng Mansion.

After Xu Mu entered the city, he lived in Sun Ying's house.

After the assassination, Sun Ying did not hide it from Yang Xuan anymore.

Yang Xuan also gradually found out that he joined a rebel organization called Wanmin City.

In that magical fairy city, he learned the art of war and the way of calling for words.

"Husband, when will we go to Xiancheng together?"

Seeing Sun Ying's return, Yang Xuan asked pressingly while touching her belly.

Before Sun Ying was assassinated and critically ill, it was Sun Simiao from Xiancheng who showed superb medical skills and saved her husband.

Coupled with Sun Ying's narration, she is now more and more interested in that fairy city.

In fact, it's not just her, her younger brother, Yang Tong who has been emperor for several months, also pesters Sun Ying every day.

Let his brother-in-law take him to Xiancheng to learn his skills.

"Wait two more days, and we will return to Wanmin City with the lord."

After Xu Mu returned, Sun Ying asked Yang Xuan and Yang Tong for instructions.

The only thing Sun Ying is worried about now is whether the two siblings, after entering Wanmin City, will see their dead grandfather...

Scared out of the question.

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backyard.

Xu Mu lay on his exclusive recliner, basking in the sun leisurely.

Behind him, Wang Zhao, Qin Shubao and others are responsible for guarding his safety.

Learning from Sun Ying's lesson, anyone who wants to see Xu Mu now must undergo a strict body search.

And when they meet, they must be more than one foot away from Xu Mu.

With this appearance, even if they were gangsters, Wang Zhao and Qin Shubao had time to react.

"Lao Yang sent a letter?"

On the second day after Xu Mu returned to Luoyang, he received a letter from Wanmin City.

It was written to him by Lao Yang.

There are not many words in the letter.

After all, Xu Mu and Lao Yang had nothing to talk about.

I snatched away the royal throne...

In the letter, Lao Yang greeted briefly first, and then described the current construction progress of the infrastructure of Wanmin City.

"At the latest in January, the major buildings in Wanmin City can be successfully completed! My lord, please don't forget the original promise!"

After putting down the letter, Xu Mu smiled.

This old Yang...

I didn't expect to have such a good relationship with Queen Xiao.

When I was in trouble, I still missed her.

No wonder, in the future Li Shimin married Empress Xiao, and after her death, she was allowed to be buried in Jiangdu together with Yang Guang.

This time, if it wasn't for his appearance, Empress Xiao would have already passed Yu Wenhuaji, Dou Jiande, and Shibi Khan...

"It seems that Ling Qian has to make preparations as soon as possible, and let him send Empress Xiao to Wanmin City."

Xu Mu pondered.

As one of the founders of the rebel group, Lao Yang certainly couldn't treat him badly.

After all, he is now in charge of the infrastructure construction of Wanmin City.

As a result, Wanmin City not only has a modern style of cement and steel bars, but also has many antique architectural structures.

……

Hebei.

Golden City Palace.

Ling Qian just walked out of Dou Jiande's palace.

This time, Dou Jiande summoned him to ask him a question.

Ask Ling Qian whether he should be called emperor or not!
After all, Wang Shichong of Luoyang and Li Yuan of Taiyuan have both proclaimed themselves emperors successively.

To this, Ling Qian's answer was only one word, saying!

If you don't weigh it, isn't it lagging behind?
Naturally, he lost his face.

In the future when the two forces deal with each other, one side will say our majesty, and the other side will say our lord...

The momentum went down.

After getting Ling Qian's affirmation, Dou Jiande was overjoyed immediately.

Said to establish the Great Xia Kingdom!

Take the meaning of expelling the Turks, leveling Hebei, leveling the world, and restoring the clothes of China!

The beauty of clothing is called Hua, and the greatness of etiquette is called Xia.

After several months of fighting with the Turks, Dou Jiande now hates the Turks to the bone.

Of course, most of them are under Ling Qian's guidance, so...

His current spearhead has been completely pointed at the Turks, and he has no idea about Henan, which is adjacent to it.

After all, in his current Hebei County, there are still several states and cities that have fallen into the hands of the Turks and have not yet been recovered!
(End of this chapter)