Iron Dynasty

Chapter 820: City planning

A soft warm breeze was blowing from the fields.

The golden wheat swayed, and the fragrance of the soil and wheat ears made people feel refreshing. After staying in the city for a long time, Xiao Ming occasionally walked around and found that there were scenery everywhere.

"What the emperor said is extremely, but it is a pity that the number of harvesters is too small and can only be used in the plantation at present." Zhan Xingchang picked up a wheat ear and looked at it.

Because of the use of chemical fertilizers, the wheat planted by the people this year was obviously fuller than before, and he couldn't help but smile.

Xiao Ming had the wheat grains in his hand. He pinched it in his mouth and took a bite. The grains were hard and smelled of wheat.

Zhan Xingchang saw it and was a little surprised. He said, "I didn't expect the emperor to identify wheat."

"I can meet more than you think." Xiao Ming smiled. Before harvesting, wheat often depends on the amount of moisture in it. If there is more moisture, it means that it is not mature enough.

Zhan Xingchang also laughed. He had never regretted coming to Qingzhou from Chang'an seven years ago, because he always believed that Xiao Ming was a person worth following, and everything now proves that he is right.

Looking at the harvester, Xiao Ming said, "But the problem you just mentioned will no longer be a problem soon. I have arranged to set up an agricultural machinery workshop. In the future, horsepower harvesters and horsepower seed drills will be sold. Then your government The production team can be encouraged to raise funds to purchase these machinery, so that the money that is evenly distributed to the people will not be much."

Zhan Xingchang thought for a while and had to say that this is a good idea. In this way, the agricultural machinery workshop can make a profit, and the people can save a lot of effort and cultivate more fields.

"The emperor is wise, and the next official will set out to do this when he returns." Zhan Xingchang replied in surprise.

After watching the use of the harvester for a while, Xiao Ming and Zhan Xingchang returned to Tianlong. He said to Zhan Xingchang: "The government must collect agricultural taxes as soon as possible after the grain is harvested. You can't make the soldiers on the front line hungry. Stomach, the food reserves in the six prefectures were enough to be used in this war, but the barbarians were greatly injured by the barbarians, and the court had to allocate food for disaster relief."

Zhan Xingchang nodded slightly. He knew this very well. In fact, after the Northern War, the people on the land of various vassals were so embarrassed that they were now very embarrassed. Officials of the court When taking office, they often asked the court for food, not for food.

This situation only slightly improved until the end of this year, but the provinces were barely self-sufficient, and very few taxes were paid to the court.

In general, the court relied on Qingzhou Mansion in this war, and Jinling Mansion besides that. After all, the lean camel is bigger than Marathon. Jinling Mansion was originally a place of wealth. In addition to the implementation of reforms, this area has always been a merchant. Recovered soon.

According to the information provided by Pang Yukun, the industrial and commercial development of Jinling City is now very fast. After all, compared with Qingzhou, Jinling City has more unique geographical conditions.

"The lower officials remembered." Zhan Xingchang looked serious, and this military ration matter should not be ambiguous. As the prefect of Qingzhou, he has a heavy responsibility to govern the six states in Qingzhou.

Xiao Ming nodded slightly. After the establishment of the government agency, he added the official post of the prefect. This official post is equivalent to the modern governor, and the governor is equivalent to the modern mayor.

The reason why he did this was to streamline the cumbersome government affairs. Without this prefect, the cabinet would have to face the affairs of the big and small states and counties of the country. The huge government affairs would make them unbearable.

After having the prefect, the affairs of each prefecture will be taken care of by the prefect, and if the prefect is undecided, the cabinet will be consulted. This is simple and clear.

Instructed about the development of food and grass, Xiao Ming returned to Qingzhou City under the protection of the guard.

As soon as he entered the city gate, he saw the craftsman who built the camp was demolishing the walls of the private building.

During the time when the soldiers were fighting on the front line, Xiao Ming was not idle, and he did not fall behind in government affairs, teaching, and technological research and development.

This demolition of the square wall is what he decided at the North Korean meeting two days ago.

With the development of industry and commerce in the country, the old city structure is no longer suitable for Qingzhou. The current Qingzhou city will develop from a feudal city to a modern city.

After all, the railway has now reached the Qingzhou city. Now this city needs more advanced planning, such as residential areas, commercial areas, theaters, stadiums, etc.

"The emperor, it is said that as soon as the plan of Qingzhou City came out, the price of the land in the city jumped up. Some people in the city sold their houses but got rich overnight." Qian Dafu said with a smile.

Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. Sometimes he had to admit the fact that large-scale demolition and large-scale construction were indeed the driving force of economic growth, but at the same time he also remained vigilant.

He said: "You will give Zhan Xingchang a message later, just say that he will suppress the land price, and you must not condone the merchants to invest all their money on this, otherwise the industry in the country will develop."

"Yes, the emperor." Qian Dafu replied. He understood Xiao Ming's thoughts. The emperor often said that the country was rejuvenated by industry. Now that the industry in Da Yuguo has just started, profit-seeking businessmen threw their money on the real estate. , The money invested in industry has naturally decreased. "

With a thumbs up, Qian Dafu said: "The emperor has a long-term view. From the perspective of the old slaves, this means that land prices cannot be allowed to rise. Otherwise, although the government has benefited for a while, it will destroy the industry of the country."

"Sometimes I think you look more long-term than some officials." Xiao Ming praised. Qian Dafu mentioned the land price not out of interest, but deliberately reminded him~lightnovelpub.net~ Qian Dafu was happy. , He said: "This is all going to school with the emperor, and the old slaves have benefited a lot from following the emperor for an hour."

"You are more and more good at flattering." Xiao Ming glanced at the square wall that was being demolished, but he also understood that it is impossible to prevent the increase at all. All he needs is to control it within a reasonable range.

After all, if the common people do not sell real estate, businessmen cannot enter the commercial area. From his perspective, sometimes they cannot be wishful thinking.

Along the central concrete avenue, the carriage went straight south, and at the end of the road was his palace.

His itinerary this morning was to patrol the farming. There is another very important thing in the affairs of this afternoon. This is the rubber he has been waiting for.

In fact, last year, the Dutch brought back rubber from three ships and some rubber tree seeds. During this period, Lu Tong assigned the task of rubber vulcanization and shaping to the School of Chemistry. One person’s energy is limited. Lu Tong, like Lin Wentao, cannot be specialized in everything. He can only share the work with others, and at the same time cultivate more talents for the country.