The capital, the Forbidden City, the Ganqing Palace, and the Western Warm Pavilion.

Xianfeng, who was sitting cross-legged on the kang, slowly closed Lin Zexu's note, and a smile appeared on his face. Lin Zexu reported in the note that Yuanqi agreed to advance the ICBC for Fengxian Hegong with four years of tax silver, which made him feel very pleased. This not only solved the Hegongyin that gave him a headache, but also satisfied him with Yuanqi's attitude. Using tax silver to advance means that Yuanqi agreed to pay taxes as usual.

He glanced at Mu Zhang'a and Qi Zao who were kneeling below, and said slowly: "What do you think about the tranquility mentioned by Lin Zexu in the memorial and the boundary protection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway?"

It is easy to make a large-scale outbreak of Tyranny, Jiangsu, Anhui and Henan provinces. Li Xingyuan, the governor of Liangjiang, specially mentioned it before and asked the court to allow the navy to station 5,000 new recruits in Xuzhou. This time, Lin Zexu mentioned again that the boundary protection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway is actually just a different saying, changing the soup and not changing the medicine!

Mu Zhang Aliu pondered a little and said, "There are indeed many small corps of Nian bandits who resist food and disabilities and traffic in private salt in the provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan. However, Nian bandits have no connection with each other and do not have a unity. Unless a major famine occurs, there is no possibility of large-scale Nian chaos. As for protecting the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway, it is too early to say."

"Emperor." Qi Zao hurriedly said: "In recent years, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan and Shandong have been famined for years, and people's livelihoods are difficult. This year, the Yellow River in northern Jiangsu broke its dam and suffered a wide range of disasters. Not only Jiangsu suffered a large area of ​​disasters, but large areas of western Shandong and southwestern Shandong were flooded by yellow water, and even northwestern Shandong, which is far away, have suffered severe disasters. Weichen initially predicts that the number of people affected may reach tens of millions.

Nowadays, Yuanqi’s disaster relief is mainly placed in several prefectures and counties in northern Jiangsu. Western Shandong and southwest Shandong do not take it into consideration at all. The victims are displaced and fleeing famines everywhere. It is really not neglected."

The number of people affected may reach tens of millions! Xianfeng was shocked and looked at Mu Zhang'adao: "The disasters in Shandong have not been reported?"

"Go back to the emperor." Mu Zhang'a did not dare to hide it, and hurriedly said: "Yes, Shandong Jining, Yutai, Tengxian, Jinxiang, Jiaxiang and other prefectures have reported disasters, but the slaves are worried that local officials have reported disasters lies and that the court has no money to provide disaster relief."

Xianfeng glared at him and shouted, "I'm confused! Even if the court cannot provide money for disaster relief, it should be exempted from the money and food of the prefectures and counties."

"I deserve to die for the most guilty one." Mu Zhang'a hurriedly kowtowed, "I want to wait for confirmation before reporting."

Xianfeng was not familiar with river affairs and did not know why the dam in northern Jiangsu was broken. Why would the east, south and even northwest of Shandong suffer from disasters. He glanced at Qi Zao and said in a muffled voice: "Yuan Qi ignored the victims of Shandong?"

"Go back to the emperor." Qi Zao hurriedly said: "Just just because Fengbei blocked the Yellow River and broke the mouth, the silver required was as large as five or six million taels. Besides, it was necessary to provide relief to the victims of northern Jiangsu. Yuan Qi was afraid that he was willing but not enough."

After a while of silence, Xianfeng said, "Don't Yi Zhizu want to immigrate to Southeast Asia in large quantities? The victims of Shandong let him move!"

Immigration to Nanyang requires a ship, but if Yuanqi is open, how much can it be moved? Qi Zao reacted very quickly and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, immigrating to the border is not only the Nanyang, but also the Northwest."

"Accurate." Xianfeng said in a deep voice: "Whether it is northwest or southeastern, let him move!"

Jiangning, Changganli, Dabaoen Temple.

Dabaoen Temple is one of the three major temples in Jiangning. The towering tower into the sky is a landmark building in Jiangning. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a symbol of Jiangning. Yi Zhizu stood under the tower and looked up at this building that was no longer visible in later generations and could be one of the miracles in the world. He felt very moved and a little satisfied. He remembered it very clearly that this tower was destroyed by the war between the Qing army and the Taiping army.

"Father, how high is this tower?" Yi Sicheng, who was less than eight years old, asked with his head raised.

Yi Zhizu touched his head indulgently and said with a smile: "I also want to know how tall it is. When you grow up, you can measure it yourself. It's not difficult."

Yi Sicheng looked eager to try, "Will we go up?"

"You can go." Yi Zhizu glanced at Zaitong and smiled, "I'll ask my uncle to accompany you to the top to see."

After hearing this, Zaitong couldn't help but lose his expression and quickly stopped him, "Cheng'er must not make a fuss, it's too high, it's dangerous."

"Don't be afraid." Yi Zhizu said and ordered the two guards behind him, "Go to the top and see, remember, don't carry him on your back, let him crawl on his own."

After hearing this, Yi Sicheng excitedly spread his feet and ran away. Zaitong couldn't help but complain, "The master is too spoiled him."

"Isn't this a pamper?" Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "A child of this age is in the wild, but you trained him like a little adult." Seeing that Zaitong's eyes were wrong, he quickly stopped him and said, "There are many strange flowers and plants planted in this temple, most of which were transplanted from Nanyang. I'll accompany you to take a look."

On the afternoon of the arrival, Yi Zhizu was so tired that Zaitong and his son returned to the inn. As soon as he finished washing up, a personal guard came to report: "Sir, Ren An is looking for a meeting outside."

Yi Zhizu nodded, got up and came to the wing room. Seeing him in, Ren An quickly got up to greet him, and then handed over a letter, saying, "There is an urgent letter from Lin Zhongtang."

After opening the letter, Yi Zhi couldn't help but smile. The victims of Shandong allowed him to immigrate, both in the northwest and southeastern Oceans. It seems that the court was worried that Yuan Qi would not provide relief to the victims of Shandong, so he had to allow Yuan Qi to immigrate on a large scale. However, it is okay to immigrate to Nanyang. After all, in recent years, he has become familiar with the road and has formed a complete process. Immigration to the northwest is not that simple.

Even from northern Jiangsu to Xinjiang, it is still a distance of six or seven thousand miles. Such a long-distance large-scale immigration is not a joke. Even if you have money, it is not an easy task. Six or seven thousand miles will take at least three or four months. And now it is winter, and it is cold and cold, which is not suitable for long-distance travel.

Seeing him pondering, Ren An continued to report: "The big shopkeeper and the shopkeeper Hong reported that the Yuanqi disaster relief and grain transport fleet came down from Jiujiang and was intercepted and collected Lijin many times."

"There is still this?" Yi Zhizu was very surprised. "The disaster relief grain fleet also drew lijin?"

Ren An hurriedly said: "Shopkeeper Hong said that there are indeed many grain merchants who formed grain transport fleets under the banner of Yuanqi or disaster relief to form grain transport fleets down the river."

Yi Zhizu nodded. It seemed that they could not tell the difference, so he simply grabbed his eyebrows and beard and intercepted them all. He was dissatisfied with the imperial court setting up checkpoints on major water and land transportation roads. He was very dissatisfied with the establishment of checkpoints on major water and land transportation routes. Setting up checkpoints undoubtedly increased the cost of commodity circulation. For Yuanqi, which is mainly trade, this is certainly not a good thing. It is very clear that the Lijin system will soon lose control and spread rapidly in various provinces. For local officials, the Lijin system is undoubtedly a risk-free way to make money!

After pondering for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "Tell Chen Hongming that the Yangtze River route, whether it is the previous tax customs or the newly added Lijin Bureau Card, a province only allows one tax card to be set up, and all the excess will be destroyed. In addition, inform the Lijin Bureau Cards of each Lijin Bureau Card and the Yuanqi disaster relief and grain transport fleet will be returned ten times. If you unconsciously compensate, you will send troops to ask for it."

Ren An smiled and said, "Big Shopkeeper, this is a military order, you must have your order."

Of course, this must be made with his handwriting. Yishi is content and said, "Grind ink."

The next morning, Yi Zhizu took a sedan chair into the city and rushed to the Liangjiang Governor's Mansion. He handed the post in advance and told him that it was coming in a sedan chair. There was no need to welcome him. The sedan chair was caught outside the gate of the Governor's Mansion. He bowed and got out of the sedan chair. He looked up and saw Li Xingyuan standing at the door in casual clothes. He couldn't help but smiled bitterly. He quickly stepped forward and smiled, "Why should Mr. Shi Wu be so polite when he visited in a private manner?"

"I dare not welcome Guocheng." Li Xingyuan bowed and smiled, then spread his hands, "Guicheng."

As the two entered the gate, Li Xingyuan said slowly: "I heard that Lin Zhongtang had urged the river engineering industry to start construction and build a broken door in Fengbei. Guocheng is really decisive."

"I am an amateur in managing the river." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Lin Zhongtang is the one who acts thunderously. He said that winter is the dry season and the best time to build a broken river. You must hurry up and join the dragon before the spring flood, otherwise all your efforts will be wasted. How dare you delay it?"

"The people of northern Jiangsu have great luck this time." Li Xingyuan said with a smile: "Lin Zhongtang is an expert in river management. He has served as the governor of Donghe River and has presided over major river engineering several times. This time, with Yuan Qi's strong support, it will definitely be completed before next spring flood."

Yi Zhizu said: "Even if the construction is completed next spring, it will be difficult for the people to rebuild their homes, right?"

"That's certain." Li Xingyuan said first: "The yellow water is heavy in sand. Wherever there is flooding, the mud and sand are silted, and the fertile fields are turned into sandy land, which is extremely barren. If you want to reclaim the land, it is better than to reclaim the land. Therefore, generally the yellow areas are full of yellow sand, with no one inhabited, and no one is willing to reclaim the land."

Yi Zhizu said: "In this way, for the victims of the Yellow River Flood, the only way to immigrate?"

"It's not entirely true." Li Xingyuan said slowly: "It depends on the situation. Since ancient times, the Yellow River has repeatedly broken down, and countless yellow areas have been abandoned. Isn't it because there is no land to cultivate?"

The two of them were talking all the way to a yard and entered the room. Li Xingyuan politely gave up his seat and smiled: "Su Wen Guocheng's good tea, especially the old Dahongpao. I have a little treasure here. I'll invite Guocheng to taste it later."

"Mr. Shi Wu is very kind, so I am disrespectful." Yi Zhizu did not go around in circles after sitting down and said straight: "This time the Yellow River broke, and the disaster range was very wide. Many prefectures and counties in western Shandong, southwest Shandong and even northwest Shandong were affected. The number of people affected was not a small number. I immigrated to the South China Sea and the Yuanqi fleet was limited. I plan to immigrate part of it to the northwest. I hope Mr. Shi Wu will give me some advice."

"Immigrate to the northwest?" Li Xingyuan was surprised and pondered for a moment before saying, "The court is unable to provide relief, so let Yuanqi immigrate to the northwest in large quantities?"

"It should be that." Yi Zhizuji said first, paused, and then said: "Although the northwest is long, the northwest does require a large number of immigrants to settle down. In this way, the northwest can be completely stabilized and consolidated."

"Large-scale immigration is not easy, especially for immigrants who have such a long journey." Li Xingyuan said slowly: "Even if the court has strongly cooperated, huge amounts of money will be needed. Guocheng can think clearly. Can Yuanqi support immigration from the South China Sea and the Northwest at the same time?"

Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Whether it is an immigration to Southeast Asia or a immigration to the northwest, it is not something that can be achieved overnight. Natural disasters have been continuous over the years. Taking this opportunity to immigrate is a killing two birds with one stone. Immigration to the northwest is just going to try it this year. The number will not be too large, about 30,000 to 50,000. If the court strongly supports it, it can be considered to reach 100,000."

Seeing that he spoke for 100,000 yuan, Li Xingyuan couldn't help but say, "Guocheng is so bold." After pausing, he said, "It's not too difficult to organize the immigration of disaster victims. There is only one purpose for disaster victims to escape famine, so that the victims can understand that there is a porridge shed in front of them, and they will continue to move forward. However, I am not very familiar with the situation in the northwest."

Speaking of this, he smiled, "Didn't the Navy enter the northwest two years ago? Guocheng should know better about this situation than I. Guocheng wants me to submit a memorial?"

"The troops are completely different from the victims, and there is no comparison." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "I thought about it all night yesterday. Such a large-scale immigration must be strongly supported by the court. Tens of thousands of victims crossing provinces and counties will cause great pressure and hidden dangers to prefectures along the way. If there is no strong support from local governments, it is unimaginable."

Li Xingyuan glanced at him and said, "Will the Guocheng start a temporary plan to immigrate to the northwest?"

"I don't hide it from Mr. Shi Wu, it's a temporary idea, but there are plans to immigrate to the northwest, but it will only start next year." Yi Zhizu said and slowly lit a cigarette. Last year, he took Zuo Zongtang to the northwest, so he deliberately instructed Zuo Zongtang to prepare for large-scale immigration to the northwest, conduct on-site inspections along the way, and customize a complete immigration route and a food supply plan along the way. According to his idea, at least next year, we must start gradually immigration, otherwise, there will be no time.

After smoking a cigarette, he continued: "This year's major disaster was unexpected. What's even more rare is that the court intends to allow Yuan Qi to organize the victims to immigrate to the northwest. This is a good opportunity to win the court's strong support for the immigrants to the northwest. Moreover, the time can be determined. You can guide the victims to Xi'an first and then move west after spring."

"I have to help you this," Li Xingyuan smiled and said, "However, immigration to the northwest is not a trivial matter. I am afraid that it will not be a relief for me. It is best to lobby for Guocheng in Linzhongtang, Shandong Governor and Henan Governor. I can write to you, and they must be strongly supported."

After hearing this, Yi Zhizu hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Shi Wu."

Li Xingyuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "National City is out now. Immigration to the northwest is a benefit to the country and the people, and it is also of great benefit to the relief and resettlement of the victims of northern Jiangsu. How can I stand by and watch?" rw

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