Chapter 1179
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When it rained heavily in Guangzhou, the main roads in all the counties in Guangzhou had been repaired.
It meant that the roads could be used to drive carriages. Some roads were difficult to repair and could only be used by one carriage.
The roads could be used to make do. They could be repaired slowly after the people had rested and settled the matters at home.
The roads were made of dirt and stones.
Sand was piled up at the side. When it rained, it would be used to replace the sand that was washed away by the rain. Otherwise, the stones would protrude and damage the wheels and hooves of the livestock.
The dirt roads needed to be paved with sand. It rained in Guangzhou in winter, and it was unbearable. When the roads were muddy, people did not like to walk.
The coal from Lu Zhou's place was constantly being shipped over by ship. It was unwashed together with the gangue.
However, Lu Zhou did not have much use for the coal. The coal powder was made into coal pancakes or coal blocks.
Two pigeons flew over from Chang 'an. Zhang Jiuling read the letter, and a hint of reluctance appeared in his eyes.
The moist sea breeze blew. He tightened his clothes. "I don't want to go back now. I should stay for another year."
The letter told him to return to the capital at the end of the year and prepare to be the Grand Chancellor. He was asked to think about what he wanted to do when he became the Grand Chancellor.
He could not lack his own opinions and ideas. He had to write them down and show them to His Majesty.
"What ideas can I have? Haven't you already thought about it? My idea is to listen to Li Yi. "
Zhang Jiuling grumbled. He had an idea. He wanted to deal with the officials when he returned.
While the war was stable and there were no major disturbances in the Tang dynasty, he would capture the officials who should be captured.
However, he knew that he had to see Li Yi's plan. If Li Yi did not agree, he would be wasting his breath.
He thought about it and wrote a reply. He wanted to wait until next summer to return.
He told Li Yi that countless villagers in Guangzhou had gone down the mountain to the yamen to register. The yamen had to make arrangements.
Not all villagers lived at the foot of the mountain. They had to go back when they had to. There was no place at the foot of the mountain.
He would be in charge here. If anything happened, he could send the pigeons back and forth.
The villagers' registration was just the beginning. Did the villagers pay rent? What benefits did the Imperial Court give the villagers? Malaria Severance Pills and anti-snake venom serum?
Two pigeons were sent out. Zhang Jiuling discussed this with the others, including Tan Shui.
"Chang 'an's letter asking me to return at the end of the year. What do you think?" Zhang Jiuling did not seem happy.
"Go back for what?" Tan Shui's eyes were filled with curiosity. Because Zhang Gong did not do a good job here?
"Go back to be the Prime Minister's assistant." Jian Qing knew the situation.
"Promotion? Well, if Zhang Gong becomes a Grand Chancellor, he will certainly be able to help the imperial court manage the Tang dynasty well. But what about the previous three Grand Chancellors? Another one? "
Qin Shui was happy. She felt that she was getting along well with Zhang Jiuling here.
If Zhang Jiuling became the Prime Minister, he would have another acquaintance when he went to Chang 'an.
"But the matter here is not over yet. How can I leave without worry?" Zhang Jiuling shook his head. He was not in a hurry to become the Prime Minister.
Jian Qing thought for a moment and said, "Did Zhang Gong reply to explain the situation?"
"Of course, the two pigeons just now are the ones." Zhang Jiuling's expression was still unsightly. He felt that things were not over yet. If he went back, his tail would be left behind.
If there were any changes in the Guangzhou Prefecture in the future, he would feel uncomfortable even if others did not mention it.
"Since Zhang Gong said so, there is no need to worry. Dongzhu will naturally consider the situation. We just have to wait."
Pang Kuang was optimistic. Since Zhang Jiuling told Dongzhu about the matter, Dongzhu would think about it.
"That is the only way." Zhang Jiuling had no other choice.
One day later, it was unknown whether the pigeons understood the urgency of the situation or felt that the weather in Guangzhou was uncomfortable.
The two pigeons flew with all their might. They drank some water together and did not eat anything. They flew back to the Li Family Zhuangzi.
"Coo coo coo! Coo coo coo! "The Li Family Zhuangzi's pigeons saw their familiar teammates coming back and called out to welcome them.
Li Longji came back early at night. When he saw the pigeons' letter, Zhang Jiuling told him about the local situation and his own thoughts.
"Brother Yi, how should we deal with this?" Li Longji was also in a dilemma.
Those county magistrates and clans were not a problem in his eyes.
He was the Emperor. He wanted a country, not a place.
"The aboriginals are eager to be registered. They should be rent-free for ten years. Let the Tan family help to reclaim the terraced fields and send some students over."
Li Yi knew why the aboriginals were willing to be registered. Their thoughts were simple.
After being registered, there would be more malaria pills and antivenom.
It seemed like they had to pay rent, but at the same time, the imperial court would spend money to build roads and buy grass that no one wanted at a high price.
That was medicine, and the grass was medicine.
Even mushrooms could be sold at a high price.
"Send people from Zhuangzi out? The first batch or the second batch? "Li Longji was also interested in Guangzhou's border trade.
"For the first batch, 20 people will go. Other than the Provincial Governor, they will be the leaders of the other counties."
Li Yi gave an answer. He sent the people he did not want to send out the most.
He did not want to send them out. It was not that these people were not good at learning.
Li Yi did not want to send them out. He wanted to teach them more knowledge.
But in Guangzhou, the local clans, the aboriginals, and the trade relations were involved.
What should he do in such a situation? Zhang Jiuling did not want to come back. He was worried.
To be honest, a place where Zhang Jiuling was in charge was enough!
But the imperial court needed more manpower. The prime minister's work had to be detailed. Song Jing was in charge of too many things and was distracted.
Zhang Jiuling was transferred back to be in charge of diplomatic relations with the Turks and Tubo.
After that, Song Jing's power was divided. Four prime ministers was better than three.
The next step was to deal with the aristocratic families. The three prime ministers could not form a mutual restraint.
One agreed, one disagreed, and the third person became important.
The four of them could basically form a two-on-two situation. If it was three-on-one, the three of them would be dealt with.
In a two-on-two situation, the final decision was in the hands of the Emperor.
"Will they be taken over?" Li Longji was worried that the first batch of students from Li Family Zhuangzi would be difficult to deal with the local power.
"They will take over the Huang family. The Huang family has the most power in the local area. If others want to take them over, they will have to pay a high price. I plan to increase the salary of the local officials."
Li Yi's method was simple and direct. He used money to throw it.
When the students went to ask people to work, the people who were affected would not do it. The officials would be removed and replaced.
If the local government wanted to fight for a normal salary, no one would be obedient.
What about five times the salary? What about the additional benefits? What about the big bonus after the evaluation?
The lives of the people were good. The people had a strong foundation. What was a small family with more people?
If they dared to kill officials, their family would be exterminated.
Li Longji was still worried, but he chose to believe in Li Yi. At least there were pigeons flying around.
When Zhang Jiuling came back, he would bring many pigeons raised in Guangzhou. The students went over and brought the pigeons raised by Li Family Zhuangzi.
"How will the Yan family be dealt with in the end?" Li Longji thought of the 'chicken'.
"When Li Feng and the others find evidence of the Yan family's murder for money, the Yan family and their accomplices will be hanged according to the number of people who died."
Li Yi was not soft-hearted. He asked the Yan family to take advantage of the situation. This was subjectively framing people. It was not good behavior.
He used this reason to deal with the Yan family's problem in Zaiyuan County. The result was perfect.
If the Yan family did not kill anyone, they would not be hanged.
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