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Xianfeng, who was sitting on the kang, slowly closed Lin Zexu's fold, with a smile on his face, Lin Zexu reported in the excerpt that Yuan Qi agreed to pay the ICBC needed by the river workers in Fengxian County with four years of tax silver, which made him feel very pleased, this was not only to solve the problem of the river bank, but also to satisfy him with his attitude, and to pay with the tax silver means that Yuan Qi agreed to pay taxes as usual.

Glancing at Mu Zhang'a and Qi Liaozao who were kneeling below, he said slowly: "What do you think of the twisting chaos and the protection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway that Lin Zexu mentioned in the excerpt?" ”

Twisting chaos, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan provinces may break out large-scale twisting chaos is easy to put forward, Liangjiang Governor Li Xingyuan before the special excerpt said, and implored the imperial court to allow the navy to station 5,000 recruits in Xuzhou, this time Lin Zexu mentioned again, what Beijing-Hangzhou railway demarcation protection, in fact, is just a change of words, a change of soup not a change of medicine!

Mu Zhang'a groaned slightly, and said: "Back to the emperor, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan provinces do have many small groups of twisted bandits who resist grain and poor food and traffick illicit salt, but there is no connection between the twisters and bandits, and there is no subordinate relationship. As for the protection of the Beijing-Hangzhou railway, it is too early to say. ”

"Your Majesty." Qi Liaozao hurriedly said: "In recent years, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shandong have been plagued by famine for many years, and the people's livelihood is difficult, this year the Yellow River in northern Jiangsu burst its embankment, and the disaster range is wide, not only a large area of Jiangsu has been affected, but also a large area of western and southwestern Shandong has been flooded by yellow water, and even the far northwest of Shandong has also been severely affected, and Weichen initially predicts that the number of victims may be as high as 10 million.

Nowadays, the Yuanqi disaster relief is mainly placed in several severely affected prefectures and counties in northern Jiangsu, and Luxi and Luxinan have not taken care of it at all, and the victims have been displaced and fleeing from the famine, which is really not to be ignored. ”

The number of people affected could be as high as 10 million! Xianfeng was shocked, looked at Mu Zhang'a and said, "The prefectures and counties that were affected by the disaster in Shandong did not report the disaster? ”

"Back to the emperor." Mu Zhang'a didn't dare to hide it, and hurriedly said: "Yes, Jining, Yutai, Tengxian, Jinxiang, Jiaxiang and other prefectures and counties in Shandong have all reported disasters, but the servants are worried that local officials will lie about the disaster and report the disaster...... Moreover, the imperial court did not have a silver disaster relief ....... ”

Xianfeng glared at him and scolded, "Confused! Even if the imperial court can't come up with the money to provide disaster relief, it should reduce the money and grain ...... the affected prefectures and counties. ”

"A slave deserves death until he is guilty." Mu Zhang'a hurriedly kowtowed and said, "The slave wants to wait for confirmation before retribution." ”

Xianfeng was not familiar with river affairs, and he didn't know why the southwest or even northwest of Shandong would be affected by the bursting of the embankment in northern Jiangsu, he glanced at Qi Liaozao, and said in a muffled voice: "Yuan Qi ignored the victims of the disaster in Shandong?" ”

"Back to the emperor." Qi Liaozao hurriedly said: "Just Fengbei blocked the breach of the Yellow River, and the silver needed is five or six million taels, and it is necessary to help the victims in northern Jiangsu, Yuan Qi is afraid that he has more than enough strength but not enough strength." ”

After being silent for a long time, Xianfeng said: "Isn't Yi Zhishu going to immigrate to Nanyang on a large scale, the victims of Shandong let him move!" ”

Immigrating to Nanyang needs a ship, even if it is open to let Yuanqi immigrate, how much can it be moved? Qi Liaozao reacted very quickly, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, immigrants are on the real side, and it is not only the South Seas that need a large number of immigrants, but also the Northwest. ”

"Exactly." Xianfeng said in a deep voice: "Whether it's the Northwest or the South Sea, let him move!" ”

Jiangning, Changganli, Dabao'en Temple.

Da Bao En Temple is one of the three major temples in Jiangning, the tower of Da Bao En Temple towering into the clouds and straight into Xiao Han is the landmark building of Jiangning, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a symbol of Jiangning, Yi Zhizhi stands under the tower and looks up at this building that can no longer be seen in later generations, can be called one of the world's miracles, his heart is very emotional, but also faintly a little complacent, he remembers very clearly, this tower was destroyed in the war between the Qing army and the Taiping army.

"Father, how tall is this tower?" Yi Sicheng, who was not yet eight years old, raised his head and asked.

Yi Zhixiang touched his head dotingly, and said with a smile: "I also want to know how tall it is, when you grow up in the future, you can measure it yourself, it's not difficult." ”

Yi Sicheng had a look of eagerness, "Shall we go up?" ”

"You can go." Yi Zhishu glanced at Zaitong and said with a smile: "I'll let my uncle accompany you up and climb to the top to have a look." ”

Hearing this, Zaitong's face couldn't help but pale, and he hurriedly stopped: "Cheng'er must not mess around, it's too high, it's dangerous." ”

"Don't be afraid." Yi Zhizu said and instructed the two guards behind him: "Accompany him to the top to take a look, remember, you are not allowed to carry him, let him climb by himself." ”

Hearing this, Yi Sicheng excitedly spread his feet and ran, and Zaitong couldn't help complaining: "The master also spoils him......." ”

"Isn't this a pet?" Yi Zhizhi smiled: "Such a big child is in the wild, but he is trained by you to be like a little adult......" Seeing that Zaitong's eyes were wrong, he hurriedly stopped and said with a smile: "There are a lot of exotic flowers and plants planted in this temple, most of which are transplanted from Nanyang, I will accompany you to take a look." ”

In the afternoon, Yi Zhifen accompanied the tired to play and returned to the inn with the mother and son, and just after washing, a guard came to report lightly: "Sir, Ren An is outside to ask to see." ”

Yi Zhishu nodded, got up and came to the wing, seeing him come in, Ren An hurriedly got up to salute, and then handed over a letter, saying, "There is an urgent letter from Lin Zhongtang." ”

Opened the letter and looked at it, Yi Zhi couldn't help but smile, the victims of Shandong let him emigrate, whether it is the Northwest or the South Seas, it seems that the imperial court is worried that Yuan Qi will not help the victims of Shandong, so he has to allow Yuan Qi to emigrate on a large scale, however, it is good to say that the immigrants to Nanyang have been familiar with the road in the past few years, and a complete set of processes has been formed, and it is not so simple to immigrate to the Northwest.

Even from northern Jiangsu to Xinjiang, it is six or seven thousand miles away, such a long-distance large-scale migration, is not a joke, even if there is silver, it is not an easy thing, six or seven thousand miles, this will take at least three or four months, and now it is winter, the weather is cold, not suitable for long-distance travel.

Seeing that he was silent, Ren An continued to report: "The big shopkeeper, the Hong shopkeeper reported, saying that it was the Yuanqi disaster relief grain fleet that went down from the Jiujiang River and was intercepted many times to extract gold. ”

"And this?" Yi Zhixiang was surprised, "The grain fleet for disaster relief also drew cents? ”

Ren An hurriedly said: "Shopkeeper Hong said that there are indeed many grain merchants who form a grain transportation fleet under the banner of Yuanqi or disaster relief and ...... down the river. ”

Yi Zhizhi nodded, it seems that they can't tell the difference, simply grab the eyebrows and mustaches, and intercept the centi, for the imperial court to set up a card in the water and land transportation arteries, he was already dissatisfied, very dissatisfied, set up a card to draw, undoubtedly increase the cost of commodity circulation, for the trade based Yuanqi, of course, this is not a good thing, and it is very clear that the centigold system will soon get out of control and spread rapidly in the provinces, for local officials, the centigold system is undoubtedly a risk-free way to make money!

After a slight sigh, he said in a deep voice: "Tell Chen Hongming that the Yangtze River route, whether it is the previous tax customs or the new centijin bureau card, only one tax card is allowed in a province, and all the excess will be destroyed. ”

Ren An smiled when he heard this, "Big shopkeeper, this is a military order, and you have to have it." ”

Of course, this has to have his warrant, and Yi Zhizhi is not verbose, and said: "Grinding ink." ”

Early the next morning, Yi Zhizhi Weifu took a sedan chair into the city and rushed to the Liangjiang Governor's Mansion, handed over the post in advance, and clearly told him that it was a micro-service coming, no need to greet it, and the sedan chair to be waited for fell off the sedan chair outside the gate of the Governor's Palace. ”

"When the country city comes, how dare the old man not welcome it." Li Xingyuan arched his hand and smiled, and then spread his hand, "Guocheng, please——。 ”

At the gate where the two entered, Li Xingyuan said slowly: "I heard that Lin Zhongtang has urged the river construction to start construction in Fengbei to block the breach, and the national city can really be described as vigorous and resolute. ”

"It is a layman to govern the river below." Yi Zhizhi said with a smile: "It is Lin Zhongtang who is resolute, he said that winter is the dry season is the best time to block the breach, and we must rush to catch up with the construction period, and rush to close the dragon before the spring flood comes, otherwise it will be wasted, and how dare you delay it." ”

"The people of northern Jiangsu are blessed this time." Li Xingyuan smiled and said: "Lin Zhongtang is an expert in river governance, he has served as the governor of the East River, and has presided over major river works several times. ”

Yi Zhizhi said: "Even if it is completed next spring, it will not be easy for the people to rebuild their homes, right?" ”

"Of course." Li Xingyuan said: "The yellow water and sand are heavy, but where the flooded places are flooded, the sediment is silted, the fertile land becomes sandy, and it is barren. ”

Yi Zhizhi said: "In this way, for the victims in the Yellow Flood Area, there is only one way to immigrate? ”

"Not really." Li Xingyuan said slowly: "It depends on the situation, since ancient times, the Yellow River has frequently burst, and the Yellow River flood area is innumerable, all of which are deserted, isn't there no land to cultivate?" ”

The two talked all the way, came to a courtyard, and when they entered the room, Li Xingyuan politely gave up his seat and said with a smile: "I have heard that the country has good tea, especially the old red robe, the old man treasures a little here, and I will invite the country to taste it later." ”

"Shi Wugong is gracious, but he is disrespectful." Yi Zhizu did not go around in circles after sitting down, and said straightly: "This time the Yellow River burst, the disaster is very wide, there are many prefectures and counties in western Luxi, southwest Lu and even northwest Lu have been affected, the affected population is not a small number, immigrating to the South Seas, Yuanqi fleet is limited, and I plan to immigrate part of it to the northwest, and I hope that Shi Wugong will not hesitate to give advice." ”

"Immigration to the Northwest?" Li Xingyuan was surprised, and he muttered a little before he said: "The imperial court is unable to provide relief, so that Yuan Qi can immigrate to the northwest in a big way?" ”

"That's what it means." Yi Zhi said with a pause, and he continued: "Although the northwest is a long way away, the northwest does need a large number of immigrants to settle down, so that the northwest can be completely stabilized and consolidated. ”

"Mass migration is not easy, especially for those who travel so far away." Li Xingyuan said slowly: "Even if there is a strong cooperation of the imperial court, it will also require a huge amount of money, and the national city can think clearly, can Yuanqi support the immigrants of the South Sea and the Northwest at the same time?" ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled and said: "Whether it is Nanyang immigration or Northwest immigration, it is not an overnight thing, these years of natural disasters and man-made disasters have been endless, taking this opportunity to immigrate is to kill two birds with one stone, immigration to the northwest, in the next year I just plan to try it first, the number will not be too large, about thirty or fifty thousand, if the imperial court strongly supports, you can consider reaching 100,000." ”

Seeing that he opened his mouth to be 100,000, Li Xingyuan couldn't help but say: "Guocheng is so courageous. After a pause, he said: "It is not too difficult to organize the migration of the disaster victims, the disaster victims escape from the famine, there is only one purpose, to live!" As long as someone organizes and guides, so that the victims know that there is a porridge shed in front of them and can survive, they will continue to move forward, but the old man is not very familiar with the situation in the northwest..... ”

Speaking of this, he smiled, "Didn't the Navy have a department that was stationed in the northwest only two years ago?" In this regard, Guocheng should know better than the old man, does Guocheng want the old man to be on the fold? ”

"The troops are completely different from the victims, there is no comparison." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "After thinking about it all night yesterday, such a large-scale migration must have the strong support of the imperial court, and tens of thousands of disaster victims will cross the province and cross the county to the county, which will cause great pressure and hidden dangers to the prefectures and counties along the way, without the strong support of the local government, this is unimaginable......." ”

Li Xingyuan glanced at him and said, "Immigrating to the northwest, shouldn't the national city be temporary?" ”

"Don't hide it from Shi Wugong, it is indeed a temporary idea, but there is a plan to immigrate to the northwest, but it will only start next year." Yi Zhizhi said and slowly lit a cigarette, last year Zuo Zongtang entered the northwest, he deliberately told Zuo Zongtang to prepare for large-scale immigration to the northwest, on-the-spot investigation along the way, and order a perfect immigration route and food supply plan along the way, according to his vision, at least next year must start to gradually immigrate, otherwise, it will be too late.

After taking a puff of his cigarette, he continued: "This year's catastrophe is unexpected, and what is even more rare is that the imperial court intends to let Yuan Qi organize the disaster victims to immigrate to the northwest, this is a good opportunity to win the imperial court's strong support for the northwest immigrants, and the time can also be buckled, you can guide the disaster victims to Xi'an first, and then go west after the beginning of spring." ”

"This favor, the old man has to help." Li Xingyuan said with a smile: "However, immigrating to the northwest is not a trivial matter, the old man is on the fold alone, I'm afraid it won't help, Lin Zhongtang there, the national city had better lobby it, the governor of Shandong, the governor of Henan, the old man can go to the letter, they must also be strongly supportive." ”

Hearing this, Yi Zhixiang hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Thank you Shi Wugong." ”

Li Xingyuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "The national city is outside, immigrating to the northwest is a move to benefit the country and the people, and it is also very beneficial to the relief and resettlement of the victims in northern Jiangsu, how can the old man stand by and watch?" ”