Chapter 4 talks about the construction of the western region south of the Yangtze River

After the party founding meeting, Zhang Zhimu felt relieved. Zhang Zhimu often remembered what the clever little Hongyu had said. She said, now the kiln gang is completely supported by you, if it is not for you, I don't know what will happen? Maybe there will be a lot more people who will run out of food.

What little red jade said was the truth. Zhang Zhimu knows that without himself, relying on Uncle Chen, they may loyally support Huang Yukun to continue the enterprise of Yaogang. But it's hard to say how long it will last. Maybe someone will use the foundation of the kiln gang to pull the flag and rebel, and the final result will not be much better than Li Zicheng.

Now that a party with ideals and goals has been established, as long as time is given and every party member understands his or her mission, then no one will be separated from him, and as long as the party still exists, this party will lead everyone to run towards their own goals. This is the seed of thought that is sown.

Zhang Zhimu also knows that the understanding of this party is still in the initial stage of understanding of these dozen or so people. Most of them still think that this is a rebellion sooner or later, and now the time has come to come, so the establishment of such a party is also a formal declaration. People are still these people in the kiln gang, and the thing is to do it in the kiln gang. They are not yet fully aware that this party is a purely political group. Things need to take their time, though. It is very difficult to change even a little bit in people's thinking. This is the reason why Zhang Zhimu does not want to develop party members quickly. If you don't get it, some people will think that everyone in Yaogang can join the party.

Regarding the matter of party building, Zhang Zhimu was very troublesome to do Huang Yukun's work.

When Huang Yukun heard about what party was going to be built, he immediately said: "What you said about whether the party is not a party or not, I don't understand and don't want to participate." ”

Zhang Zhimu knew that it was inconvenient to do things in Yaogang without Huang Yukun's support, and he had to let her participate. In short, Zhang Zhimu spent a lot of tongues before Huang Yukun agreed to participate. However, her understanding of the party is not high. There's no way around it.

It is not easy to build the party, but it is difficult to start everything. As long as it's activated, it's easy to do.

After completing the work of party building, Zhang Zhimu organized and convened an enlarged meeting of cadres to focus on discussing the issue of how to increase the income of the vast number of peasants.

At the meeting, some people suggested that land reform should be carried out as soon as possible, so that the peasants' burdens could be lightened.

But there are also those who disagree with this view, saying that the income of those peasants who have their own land is not high.

There are also objections that the time is not ripe for land reform to be carried out earlier.

In short, there was a lot of discussion and controversy at the meeting. Zhang Zhimu is very willing to see such a scene. Because this shows that everyone is using their brains and willing to express their opinions.

Zhang Zhimu first affirmed that the time is not ripe for land reform, and it is easy to let it go before proceeding.

Song Yingxing, who attended such a meeting for the first time, was a little excited, and he proposed that we should intensify efforts to research new agricultural varieties with high yields for the peasants, and this is a very important way to increase peasants' incomes.

Lu Bingyi proposed to speed up the research and development and production of agricultural machinery. At present, a large piece of newly cultivated land in Baotou has been deeply cultivated by tractors and sown by tractors in many places. But there is no weeding machine. Weeding is still a lot of work.

Zhang Zhimu said to Master Qingfengzi, who attended the meeting: "Master Qingfengzi, now I have assigned you a task to develop herbicides. It is necessary to develop a pesticide that can remove weeds without harming crops. And it should be less toxic and less residue. ”

didn't wait for Master Qingfengzi to speak, and the discussion started with a "coaxing" below.

No one believed that there could be such a potion. Some people say that farming is too simple.

Zhang Zhimu waved his hand, everyone calmed down, and Zhang Zhimu said: "Actually, you don't have to be surprised. It is true that there are many pesticides that have an inhibitory effect on various weeds, but they do not work on the crops we grow. It's just that we need to choose some potions that suit our needs. I think this matter, so I will ask Master Qingfengzi and Mr. Lu Bingyi to cooperate in it. Mr. Lu, there are several people who are engaged in the cultivation of new varieties. ”

Qingfengzi and Lu Bingyi respectively said yes.

Lu Chengxiang said: "I think we still need to produce more fertilizer, with fertilizer crops in the field is really different, the yield gap is too big." ”

Kiln Gang can now produce both nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers, but potash fertilizer has not been available.

Zhang Zhimu said: "I think we will set up an agricultural research institute, and someone will study how to use chemical fertilizers rationally so that chemical fertilizers can maximize their benefits." For example, if some land needs nitrogen fertilizer and some land needs phosphorus fertilizer, we can't use it the other way around, we need to be able to measure what fertilizer is lacking everywhere in the land. What kind of crops need what kind of fertilizer, this needs to be specially studied and provided to farmers. Now we are short of potassium. There is a potash mine in the west of Xining, and Mr. Lu Bingyi is going to send someone to find it. As long as we have all the three kinds of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, we can generally meet the main needs of crops. In addition, if the trace elements of crops are needed, we also need to conduct research. ”

Chen Yufeng said: "This agriculture is a big deal, is it possible to set up a special department to be responsible?" ”

"I agree with Uncle Chen's opinion," Zhang Zhimu said, "I think we will set up an agricultural working committee, and set up an agricultural research institute, an agricultural machinery research institute, etc. All matters related to agriculture are the responsibility of this agricultural working committee. For the time being, Mr. Lu, you will take charge of this committee, and then choose a suitable candidate. ”

Lu Bingyi nodded: "Okay! Then I'll take care of it first. ”

The meeting held by the people of Yaogang to raise peasants' incomes was reported in detail by Yaogang through radio stations and newspapers. We also solicit opinions from everyone through publicity.

The repercussions caused by this incident were too great.

When the peasants heard this, they didn't believe that anyone would care about their income. In the past, the government and the yamen were trying their best to collect money and grain from them, so how could they care if they lived or died. When they were convinced of such a thing and knew the specific methods implemented by the kiln gang one by one, they realized that there was really a living Bodhisattva.

Emperor Chongzhen also listened to the relevant reports, and the kiln people broadcast it twice, and he listened to both sides. Emperor Chongzhen also understood the truth that the people were rich and the country was strong, but Emperor Chongzhen knew that he was trapped in the Zijin Palace and couldn't do anything. I was full of envy for that businessman, Zhang Zhimu.

After Li Zicheng listened to the Yaogang people's broadcast, his heart was sour. He understands that the people of Yaogang are now doing down-to-earth things calmly. He is also a farmer, and he knows very well how difficult it is for farmers to grow some grain on barren land, and it is really too difficult to increase farmers' income. It is not easy to reduce the burden of taxes on peasants. Now the kiln people are making great efforts to solve this problem for thousands of years. However, Li Zicheng believes that what the kiln people want to do will definitely be done. Li Zicheng knew that as long as the people of Yaogang did such a thing, there would not be so many people who would rise up to rebel. Those who rise up and rebel have no way to live.

When Zhang Xianzhong heard the news, there was a letter from the kiln man on the table. The people of Yaogang very politely asked Zhang Xianzhong to give up all the places along Dongting Lake and the Xiangjiang River, on the grounds that they were worried that they would be occupied by Zuo Liangyu. Zhang Xianzhong slapped his big hand on the table and shouted: "The kiln gang people are too deceitful! My old Zhang Hao wanted to give them Yuezhou (Yueyang), but they had to make inches. ”

Zhang Xianzhong's righteous descendants can hope to be by Zhang Xianzhong's side, seeing Zhang Xianzhong so indignant, he got up and said: "Father, otherwise I will go to Yuezhou." I want to see if the kiln man has three heads and six arms? ”

"Humph!" After listening to Sun Kewang's words, Zhang Xianzhong'er also lost a little, "Wang'er! It won't help you to go. The kiln people are not something we can stop. It was only a matter of time before they marched into Jiangnan. It's just that I didn't expect that they would make a move on Jiangnan so soon. I thought they would wait another year or two. At that time, we were able to relax a little. ”

"Then can't these good places be given to the kiln people for nothing?" Sun Kewang was still a little unconvinced.

"If the people of Yaogang want it, they can't give it," Zhang Xianzhong said, "We still have to be a favor, learn from Li Zicheng to give the place to others, reduce some losses, and give personal favors." ”

"King Li Chuang's wreck! Shameful enough. Sun Kewang said, "He gave it to the people of Yaogang in Shaanxi, and he also gave it to the people of Yaogang in the Great Central Plains." How can you still look like a man? ”

"Wang'er! Don't talk nonsense," Zhang Xianzhong said, "Li Zicheng is the big husband." What is the joke of the world, he kept hundreds of thousands of horses and crossed the river with his family's gold and silver, this is the real character. Otherwise, what's the use of letting the Yaogang people kill and bleed? A change of fame? ”

Sun Kewang still shook his head, saying that he could not agree with Zhang Xianzhong's words.

"Someone! Write a letter to the kiln people, asking the kiln people to take over Dongting Lake and the areas along the Xiangjiang River when the time is right. We have given orders to the local officials to have them hand over to you. Thanks to the kiln gang people for taking over these places in times of crisis. It's a testament to our friendship over the years. We hope to trade with Hanzhong as soon as possible. Zhang Zhang Xianzhong thought about it again and said, "Yuezhou, please take over as soon as possible, so as not to be coveted by Zuo Liangyu's old thief." ”

After listening to Zhang Xianzhong's words, Sun Kewang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Father, your belly is really bigger than the sky!" I'm convinced! ”

"Huh! What is this? Zhang Xianzhong smiled bitterly and said, "What I'm worried about is, how much time will the kiln people leave for us in Sichuan?" ”

"The people of Yaogang will not even leave us in Sichuan?" Sun Kewang was a little anxious.

"That's sooner or later!" Zhang Xianzhong said, "The kiln people will dominate the world." I have long wanted to meet Zhang Zhimu, but they have never seen me. I kind of get it. Zhang Zhimu is a very good-looking person. After meeting, when they want to unify the world, he will be embarrassed to tear his face. They simply didn't see me. Ay! I really want to meet this Zhang Zhimu who I hate and have to obey! ”

"Father! This Sichuan mountain is high and water risk, we will definitely be able to defend Sichuan. It's just that the people of Sichuan don't seem to welcome us. Sun Kewang said.

"No wonder! We are outsiders, and apart from collecting taxes, we have not brought any benefits to the people of Sichuan. Can they like us? Zhang Xianzhong said, "We must also learn from the kiln gang people to buy people's hearts." Didn't you also hear what the kiln is doing now? If this continues, there is no one in the world who does not share their minds. That's what you get from what you plant! ”

Regarding the matter of marching into the south of the Yangtze River, Zhang Zhimu, Chen Yufeng, Ouyang He, and the generals who came back to participate in the summary discussion also discussed. Everyone spoke freely and the discussion was very lively.

At the meeting, Chen Yufeng announced a decision to form an army suitable for fighting in the southern jungle, which would be temporarily called the jungle army. Li Jing was responsible for organizing and training, and the backbone of the soldiers was mainly drawn from the original southern soldiers of each unit, and other soldiers were recruited from the south. The location is in Hankow.

Zhang Zhimu said to everyone: "If we build the south of the Yangtze River and then go south, the whole climate and environment will be completely different from our north. The majority of our army are northern soldiers, and there is a process of adapting to the southern combat environment. An army formed now can only be regarded as a seed army, and can be regarded as a teaching team. We must not only lay down the vast areas south of the Yangtze River but also take over the Liangguang region. Solving the problems of Annan and Laos is the mission of our generation of soldiers. It is more difficult for our northern servicemen to adapt to the climate there. But we have to take our time, no one can't adapt to the environment. The Jungle Army was formed to meet the needs of the southern jungle operations. However, relying solely on the jungle will not be able to meet the operational needs of a vast area. In the future, our army must be prepared to meet the needs of operations in the south. Of course, we also have the herbs needed in the south, lighter mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites, and medicines to treat malaria and other diseases. There is good news for everyone, the mass production of gunboats adapted for use in the southern river network area has begun. We will soon develop fan-driven gunboats adapted to the shallow channels of the swamps and tidal flats, and with these things, we will be able to reach the southern river network, and we will be like a tiger with wings. ”

At the meeting, Li Jing also introduced: "I took people to Guangdong this time, and I really realized that the southern jungle is really different from our northern mountain forest. I think it's necessary to form a jungle army now. If we really march into Annam in the future, we must be fully prepared. Otherwise, we northerners will have a hard time catching their breath over there, how can we go to war? Fortunately, in the past year or so, we have gained some experience. However, I suggest that if the jungle army wants to recruit troops, they should recruit some from the Liangguang region, preferably from the mountainous areas, although they are small, but they are naturally adapted to the environment there. ”

Ouyang He said: "We are going to take over all the places occupied by Zhang Xianzhong in Jiangnan this time, and we can go directly to the Lingqu along the Xiangjiang River. It would be easier to recruit troops from the two regions. This march was in charge of Qin Peng. As soon as our cadres are deployed, we can start taking over these places with the convenience of the water army. If Zhang Xianzhong cooperates, we will hand them over, otherwise, we will fight down. ”

Finally, Chen Yufeng said: "Generals, after this meeting, you may have to go back to your respective stations. To the north and west, you are to organize cavalry to increase the patrol area and drive the Mongols far away. Let them no longer dare to use our brains. ”

Zhang Zhimu said: "General Ningde in the west, you are now bordering the Tibetans and the Mongols. As long as they don't think about it, they are welcome to come and trade with us. The Silk Road has been interrupted for many years, and it is best to open it from our hands. ”

General Ningde said: "Mr. Zhang, I have an idea. Can we organize an armed caravan and take the initiative to go out along the Silk Road? ”

"That's a great idea!" Zhang Zhimu said, "We should send a caravan with knowledge of various Chinese languages." Of course, there must also be armed guards, otherwise it will not be safe on the road. ”

"We have some people of all ethnic groups in the area, but they have lived with us for too long, and they don't speak much." Ningde said.

"That's better than a black look in our eyes." Zhang Zhimu said, "This matter can be considered, we can send out all kinds of talent caravans, that is, to do trade, but also to communicate." Let's go out and see what are the reasons for the impassability on the Silk Road, and we can do targeted work. This matter can be prepared now, we are thinking about it, what else is needed. Think carefully before you go. ”

When Ning De and Li Kui were leaving, they had to invite Zhang Zhimu to have a meal, and Zhang Zhimu knew that these two people still had to cry poor. Zhang Zhimu took Yan Xing and invited Ning De and Li Kui to have a drink. Of course, this wine, Zhang Zhimu wants to invite a higher grade. These are two generals who have made great achievements in the west.

As soon as he entered the private room, Li Kui was polite, "Hehe! Originally, I told General Ningde that I wanted to invite Mr. Zhang. I didn't expect to ask Mr. Zhang to invite us? ”

Zhang Zhimu motioned for Ning De and Li Kui to sit down, and said, "You have worked hard and gone home, how can you ask me for any reason?" ”

General Ningde said, "Oops! It's been a few days since I came back. But I haven't been idle, and I seem to be busier than fighting. We want to talk to Mr. Zhang about this being true. ”

"I also want to chat with you guys, but I haven't found time." Zhang Zhimu said, "However, I am relieved to hand over the west to you." It's just a little uncomfortable to keep you away from your family. ”

"Don't mind these Mr. Zhang, neither I nor this Li Kui brother are people who guard my mother-in-law and don't do things." Ning De said, "I have been a soldier in my life, and at this age, I can still get such an errand, which can be regarded as a blessing!" ”

Zhang Zhimu said with a smile: "I'm not used to talking about business while drinking. Before you drink, you tell what you want to say, otherwise everything I promised after drinking will not count. ”

"Ahh It's nothing, we just want to talk to you. Li Kui was a little embarrassed.

Zhang Zhimu said: "You are far away from the border pass, and there are many difficulties, so you should talk about it." ”

"Huh! Since Mr. Zhang said so. That's all I said! Ning De smiled and thought to himself, Mr. Zhang knew in his heart that this wine was not drunk in vain, "In fact, we don't have to worry about the supply of the army at all." We just want to make the local economy a little faster. For example, we have a lot of coal in Xining, so I wondered if we could build a larger power plant, so that the Hehuang area could have enough electricity. We can also process the timber there and ship it out. Our grain there can also be machined. In short, there is a lot that can be done. ”

"I agreed to what you said." Zhang Zhimu said, "Soon, Hankou and Hanzhong will build large power plants, and you will also count Xining as one, and you will also build a power plant in Jiuquan." With electricity, and so much more. You can also build a cement plant in Xining. With power cement, your construction can be accelerated. ”

"That's great!" Ningde said, "I thank you for the people of Hexi!" ”

"That's not right, you shouldn't thank me." Zhang Zhimu said, "I should thank you." These are the things that we should think of first, but you think of the front. ”

"And yes! Mr. Zhang. Ningde said, "I am most concerned about the railway." We'll fix the roadbed as soon as possible, just give us the rails! ”

"The Baotou Iron and Steel Plant has been under construction for more than a year. The power plant there will be generating electricity right away, and the cement plant will be up and running right away. If they go into production, the first rails will be given to you. But I think it will take a year at the earliest. You will spend this year repairing the roadbed. When the rails arrive, you can lay the rails. In fact, I hope that your railway will be completed. With the railway, we can start in Jiuquan and Yumen Diamond Oil Wells right away. And your chrome ore and nickel ore can also be easily shipped. Now the freight of the ore we use is not low. The production of stainless steel containing a little chromium can only be used for medical equipment. With a large amount of nickel ore, we can use nickel-containing steel for both barrels and barrels. In that case, both the barrel and the barrel will last much longer. ”

"Okay, Mr. Zhang, don't worry. I promise to repair the roadbed within a year, and it will be double-lined. Ningde said.

"This time, you are going to repair the roadbed to the Jade Gate." Zhang Zhimu said.

"No, we've thought about it and we'll go directly to Hami this time!" Ningde said.

"To Hami, is that going through a section of desert?" Zhang Zhimu asked.

"It's okay, I looked at Zhou Yuji's Qin Straight Road through the desert. We also use their anti-sand methods. We will use straw to fix sand, and in the future, we will also plant trees on both sides of the railway to prevent sand," Ning De said.

"Looks like you're running out of brains." Zhang Zhimu smiled and said that he agreed.

Ningde said: "This matter is not just the idea of the two of us. Mr. Sun was over there, and there was no less wind blowing in our ears. ”

Li Kui said: "That Mr. Sun is really an idle person. Every day you come up with something new. ”

"Mr. Zhang, this time we have hundreds of thousands of immigrants over there," Ning De said, "This is a priceless treasure!" We have too much arable land over there that no one cultivates. This time, they'll just go over and reclaim it. It's just those tractors and stuff, you have to think about us as much as possible. We still have a big plan, I'll tell you when we think about it. ”

"Huh! Do you want to divert water from the Odori River? Zhang Zhimu asked.

"Huh! Mr. Zhang, how do you know? We haven't said it yet. "Li Kui is a little strange.

"In this way, when your railway is opened, the cement plant of Xining's power plant will also be put into operation. I support you in this project, which will bring out hundreds of thousands of acres of watered land. There are many places to make profits. You have to take care of your health, there is so much we have to do. Zhang Zhimu said.

Li Kui said: "Yes! Mr. Zhang, I still owe the people of Xining! ”

"Tell me about it!" Zhang Zhimu said.

"When I was in Xining, I promised the people there that I would build a railway to Lanzhou for them in the future." Li Kui said.

Yan Xing smiled and said, "Li Kui, you still haven't changed this problem!" Bragging everywhere! ”

"Big brother! This is not bragging, I really want to do something for the people there. If there is a train there, everything there will be treasures. Li Kui said.

"Good! will not let Uncle Kui break his word. Zhang Zhimu said, "In the future, the railway from Xining to Lanzhou must be repaired." But that will have to wait until the railway in Hami is completed. ”

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Mt. Fuji erupted, Japan was earthquaked. --Progress of "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty".