"Well, the gaze of the son-in-law also looks long-term. The last time the Shandong area was hit by a disaster, it took only three days and two nights to go to Luoyang. However, from Luoyang to the disaster area, it was more than half a month, and the loss was so great that anyone with a discerning eye could tell the advantages and disadvantages." Uncle Li patted his thighs and felt a little sad: "Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the people have been working hard, what are the things? There are more than three, one is to fight on the battlefield, serve the country, and protect the country.

The family is the country, so that our Tang Dynasty can be safe; second, we must renovate water conservancy, clear river channels, so that the people can benefit from it, and suffer less famine; third, we must build roads, increase the circulation of business and tourism in our Tang Dynasty, strengthen exchanges between places, and make it easier for the court to govern the world and control all directions. But in the end, have the officials become more interested? The people have worked hard, but the same way is still not done? I cannot blame the officials all, nor the people..."

"My father-in-law is wise. The people spend time to work every year, although it is for themselves. However, if officials from all over the country do not consider the people's thoughts, do not promote the court's policies in place, or do not promote them enough, they naturally feel that they are working for others. In this way, they lack self-consciousness. Even if they do not have the intention of passive slack work, they may have thoughts in their hearts. Moreover, the people do not understand buildings, but they just pave the road with yellow mud according to the old law. However, they have to be renovated after more than a year. It is not a solution to come and go."

"Yes, that's why I gritted my teeth and withstand the pressure of the court, built roads with prisoners of war, guided by officials from the Ministry of Works, and supervised by soldiers. Prisoners of war are both immortal and able to fill their stomachs. Building roads for many years is faster than working people. Well, if you are too far away, the son-in-law should continue to talk quickly."

"The second is that our dynasty has insufficient shipping. My son-in-law has often polished the logistics work of the Liaodong War in the Tang Dynasty for a period of time, and found a truth. That is, shipping is better than river transportation, and it has a greater convenience than driving the people to transport grain." Uncle Li raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at me. "Tell me, what is the convenience method?"

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"My father-in-law, my son-in-law once calculated the calculation. In the battle of Liaodong, the civil servants sent 200,000 yuan. The food and grass in the land transported by the army was only half the weight, and the navy led by General Zhang, the general general manager of the Rangxi Plateau, was also nearly half the weight of food and grass in the army transported by ships. However, only 20,000 sailors were required. The civil servants had to ship from Luoyang to Yingzhou through Jinyang, and then operate the state to transfer to Liaozhou. The road was thousands of miles away, which took a long time, so our army had to go from Luoyang to Jinyang to Yingzhou.

Before moving, the weight of food and grass was transported to Yingzhou several months ago. The cost was almost half. The shipping started in Luoyang, started from Laizhou, Shandong, and reached Beisha City. The sea route was only 300 miles away, and it arrived in two days. The cost was almost ignored. After comparing it, the son-in-law realized the difference was so big. "As soon as I finished speaking, Uncle Li was shocked and sat up, knocking on the coffee table: "Is this really the case?"

"My father-in-law, this is because my son-in-law and the former Minister of Works and the current master of the Ministry of Works, Yan Lide, learned from him that it was not the son-in-law who joked with him." I said righteously.

I talked a lot about the development status and expected prospects in the Jiangnan area. However, I didn’t tell Uncle Li about some things. After all, I am a family member and some things are much easier to say. Moreover, my elder brother can understand my ideas better. The most important thing is that I hope that my elder brother can make more contributions. If I tell Uncle Li directly, in the end I will just get some rewards, which is not going to be a good deal.

After the talk, I got off the swimming pool with Uncle Li and took a good time. The heat was collected and the water waves were allowed to squeeze him around. Uncle Li sat by the pool and wiped the water stains on his face: "Son-in-law, I have heard people's words. Do you want to ask for the imperial examination to increase the subjects for agricultural studies? Is this a matter?"

I was feeling the coolness of the water and was subconsciously stunned. I raised my eyelids and glanced at Uncle Li. What does the old hooligan mean? Li Zhi is not stupid. Let's push my reputation to me?

Uncle Li said with a smile: "It's useless to see if I'm not going to be useful. When I told me about it, I thought it was you who did it. Otherwise, why did the news of Chameng rice fields appear in "The Tang Dynasty Weekly" and "The Tang Dynasty Daily"? I'm honest. After asking, the child said it directly. It was your idea. He also felt that your suggestion would be beneficial to the country, the people, and the country."

"Actually, this is also the idea that I had when discussing the rice from Chameng and communicated with the Prince. So my father-in-law guessed half of it." I was a scoundrel, but this is the truth. Besides, Li Zhi could quickly understand my thoughts, so there was nothing to deceive me when I said this.

"Haha, I don't have the energy to care about you, but this really makes me very alert. However, the reform of the imperial examination system cannot be rushed. Now, what you have offered is to make the scholars pay attention to local people's livelihood. When the system is selected, it must be recorded in the upper part of the paper. I have already approved it and issued an edict to the academic halls of various prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty. Those who have not answered this paper will not be hired in the spring exam next year. Haha, I have to make a ruthless move to let those scholars know to care about the people's livelihood. With them, my Tang Dynasty will be like tens of millions of supervisors and imperial officials." Uncle Li smiled proudly.

"My father-in-law is indeed a clever idea. In this way, local officials from all over the country want to deceive their superiors and secretly become ghosts, so they have to consider it first." I admire him very much. As for farming, it doesn't matter, take it slowly. Anyway, Uncle Li doesn't take drugs, and he is wrong. He doesn't eat those ghost things that damage human life. He plays Tai Chi every day, and Li Chengqian is also living and moist, Goguryeo has also taken it down. His Majesty, the emperor, is extremely happy in body and mind. Judging from his attitude, it's no problem to live for one or two decades.

"Brother, do you know Liu Qiu?" I lay on the couch casually, pillowing a cool jade pillow, crossing my legs and shaking it. Anyway, the old man went out to flee, and my mother and sister-in-law took Fang Tai, second sister and third brother to play mahjong. There was no one at home, so we two brothers naturally became much more casual.

"Liuqiu? Well, I know, these days, I have been busy familiarizing myself with the regional situation of Jiangnan Road. I also thanked my second brother. You helped me a lot of help from you. I got some information from you that the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works." The eldest brother was sitting cross-legged on the couch, shaking his sweatshirt and laughing: "It was recorded in the Three Kingdoms when Liuqiushi was the Lord of Wu. Sun Quan, who had sent troops to Yizhou, who was the first to be called Liuqiu. The "Linhai Water and Earth Records" by Shen Ying, a native of Wu, said that it was the first to be called Liuqiu. The previous dynasty had gone out to Liuqiu three times and moved to the country. What's wrong? What's your bad idea?" The eldest brother asked with a smile.

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"I don't have any bad ideas. You are my elder brother. I'm here to help you. If I had known you said that, I would rather squat at home and work hard." I replied dissatisfiedly.

The eldest brother laughed: "Okay, okay, you said the wrong thing for me. Will you apologize for you?"

"No, I have to give some benefits at least. I won't do it if there is no benefits." I sat up and said happily. My brother gave me a blank look: "Stingy guy! Come on, bring the jar of green ant wine in the east room and make a few cold dishes. Is this a whole?"

"Hehe, it's worthy of being the elder brother knowing what I think. Thank you for your generosity."

"You, I don't know if you are here to offer advice to me or to take advantage of it." The elder brother picked up the wine pot and poured me a glass of wine. A sweet aroma of wine came out quietly. Low-alcohol wine was not high in the degree, but it could make people drink more aftertaste. After three cups of high-alcohol wine, they talk nonsense. When talking about things, it would be much more comfortable to make some low-alcohol wine.

"I really have something to do to find you, brother. Since you know Liuqiu, I don't know, Liuqiu is a treasure island. It has great achievements." I took a sip of green ant wine, which was slightly sweet and delicious, and was suitable for drinks. I took a chopstick and threw it into my mouth. This thing has become a must-have cold dish in my house.

"Second brother, what do you mean? Tell me and talk to my elder brother." My elder brother was very interested. After a drink, he came up and smiled.

I took out a large stack of information from my arms and handed it to my elder brother: "This is the information about Liuqiu Island that I have finally collected. Brother, you see, Liuqiu Island is adjacent to the mainland, and the narrowest part is only more than 200 miles. It connects Jiangnan, Lingnan, and Luzon, which is an important hub for my Tang Dynasty in the sea. Moreover, the resources here are rich, and it is more suitable for planting rice. It can be ripened two to three times a year. In addition, the precious woods such as camphor, nan and mahogany are endless. In the previous dynasty, I also moved to immigrate. If my elder brother could...
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