In February, the climate gradually became warmer.

For the people in Zhenjiang Fort, this is probably the last free time of the year. After February, the snow has almost melted away and the climate has warmed up. In the land of Liaodong, then

It means that the annual spring plowing season has arrived.

In addition to worrying about whether they can still rent the fields outside the city this year, the people have other things to worry about.

They were suddenly a little worried about growing the crops they were accustomed to. The government was said to be continuing to cultivate new fields this year, and many of the fields that used to be planted with wheat had to be replanted with crops required by the government.

It seems that they are called sweet potatoes, potatos, etc. Some people in the government also call them sweet potatoes and potatoes, but they are just the same thing. Whether these things can be grown well and whether the harvest can feed the family after planting are all

It is a huge problem that lies before the people.

Fortunately, the government does not make it mandatory to grow these things. Instead, it has said that if these crops are grown on rented government land, the government will buy back all the harvest that should be paid to the government with money. This is

It is said that if you plant these crops, you will not only not have to pay the land rent for the harvest, but you can even get back part of the money in exchange for the grain that should have been paid.

Of course, the common people are not fools. The better the conditions of the government, the more they doubt that this thing is not so easy to grow. What if when it comes to harvesting, there will be less than half the harvest of wheat?

When the government used money to collect grain, the people also suffered a big loss.

However, the government soon said that they were allowed to grow part of their grain rations on the government land they rented, but the land they planted must not exceed half of the land they rented. Otherwise, once discovered by the government, they would be directly

Take back the land leased to them and drive them out of Zhenjiang Fort.

This is regarded as a concession from the government, but this is probably the government's final bottom line. Therefore, even the common people who do not understand the government's approach and even feel aggrieved have no choice but to hold their noses and express their acceptance of such conditions.

Now that you have accepted these conditions, you naturally have to have a good understanding of how to grow these new crops. The government has sent many people to teach how to grow these crops, and what problems they will encounter during the planting process.

, and ways to solve these problems.

This is only for the common people who rent land from the government. For those who plan to use their money to buy land from the government, there are no restrictions from the government. You can plant whatever you like.

There are also the refugees who escaped from Kaizhou, Yaozhou and even Liaoyang many years ago. The government organized them to open up wasteland. Not to mention this. Their food, drink and utensils all belong to the government. Naturally, they have to plant whatever the government wants them to do.

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The people of Zhenjiang Fort are also changing quietly. Those who purchased their own land have become the first landlord class in Zhenjiang Fort and even the entire Liaodong Dusi. Although the number of these people is not large, it is obvious that they are already

The best among tens of thousands of people.

After breaking away from primitive agricultural production, they have enough energy and economic conditions to turn to places where they can earn more wealth. Zhenjiang Fort's business will also begin to slowly rise and build with these outstanding people.

Jiang Wan was very happy to see this kind of scene. The appearance of these people brought Zhenjiang Fort into a healthy development. Over time, as his Liaodong Dusi became more and more powerful and controlled more and more places, these people's

The footprints will also radiate out from Zhenjiang Fort, taking their stories of making a fortune to the entire Liaodong and even western Liaoning.

"Food is the basis of survival!"

Jiang Wan instilled this view into all the officials and people of the Liaodong Dusi. It is unimaginable to support an army of 50,000 with less than 100,000 people, no matter where it is placed. The huge gap in food is for Jiang Wan.

, it is definitely not something that can be reassured by external input.

Regardless of cost or anything else, he must definitely control this lifeline in his own hands.

To increase grain production, in addition to opening up more land and attracting more people, the only way is to increase unit output. The large-scale promotion of sweet potatoes and potato has become an imperative task for the entire Liaodong Dusi.

At present, it seems that although the people are confused, confused, and even worried, such implementation has not caused much resistance.

"They want to resist, but do they dare?"

Gao Xingsheng laughed very interestingly: "Where can I find so many people in the Civil Affairs Yamen who have grown these sweet potatoes and potatoes? I can only borrow some people from Li Zicheng of the East Route Army, who have tended these crops in the west.

, which can be considered as some experience!”

"So what?" Jiang Wan smiled.

"The problem is, the guys who teach them how to farm are all soldiers with swords and guns. Not only are they tall and powerful, but they all speak in an incomprehensible Shaanxi accent. They talk like they are swearing. They

Do you still dare to resist?"

"Hahaha!" Jiang Wan also laughed: "There is another saying!"

"What do you think, Commander!" Gao Xingsheng also said with a smile: "Not to mention, at the beginning, many people were unwilling to participate in the civil affairs yamen's convened lectures, but once these vicious teachers came, and the civil affairs office

The bad boy at the Yamen threatened the people, saying that these soldiers had bad tempers, and if they didn't go to class, they might come directly to their homes, so the people obeyed the orders with trepidation!"

"It's a good thing if it can be implemented!" Jiang Wan nodded: "This process may be a bit rough and even unreasonable, but only those who survive can care about these rough and unreasonable people. There will be no people who will starve to death by this winter.

No one is qualified to complain about these things!”

After the two of them laughed and talked about these interesting things, Jiang Wan asked: "You came here today not just to tell me these things, right?"

"Some bad news!" Gao Xingsheng put away his smile and said to Jiang Wan: "The Tianjin Navy has stepped up its investigation of the Sihai fleet, and many merchants in Tianjin should be accepting orders.

I received a notice from the government that I will no longer do business with my Sihai!"

"Is this news about Fan Zhen?" Jiang Wan pondered for a moment: "He should report this news to Zhou Jue, and then Zhou Jue will tell me!"

"No!" Gao Xingsheng shook his head: "Fan Zhen doesn't know yet. He hasn't come back from Haojing'ao yet. We got the news through our own channels!"

"It's not too unexpected!" Jiang Wan nodded: "This can be regarded as a warning given to me by the imperial court. The impact is not too big. Tianjin is close to the capital. Since our fleet can transport goods, it can also transport troops and horses.

, from never doing business with us to finally completely banning our fleet from traveling to and from Tianjin, it should only be a matter of time. The imperial court did not do everything right at once, but it did give us some face!"

"And..." Gao Sheng saw that Jiang Wan had already prepared for this matter, and nodded slightly: "There is one more thing, I don't know whether I should let the adults know!"

"Say!" Jiang Wan glanced at him indifferently: "Since you mentioned this matter, this matter should be something I should know!"

"Fan Yongdou is in jail!" Gao Xingsheng glanced at Jiang Wan: "He was arrested at the Fan family's old house in Zhangjiakou ten days ago. He was a Jinyiwei who went directly from the capital. Now the Jinyiwei people and the local government are sealing up the Fan family's property!

"

"Where's the crime?"

Jiang Wan asked expressionlessly.

"Common knowledge of the enemy!" Gao Xingsheng said: "Fan Zhen doesn't know about this yet, but I'm afraid this matter won't be hidden from him for long. Do we need to intervene in this matter?"

"Fan Yongdou is guilty!" Jiang Wan was silent for a long time: "For the Ming Dynasty court, and for the people of the Ming Dynasty, the Jin Yiwei took him and seized his property. This is simply a matter of course. When he made a bet on us, it should be

I would have thought that such a day would come!”

"Then why didn't he move his family to Liaodong with the commander in the first place!" Gao Xingsheng said: "With his skills and wealth, even if he is not in the Ming Dynasty, he can quickly create a situation of his own!"

"First of all, I don't know how long I will stay in Dongjiang Town. I didn't expect that it would turn into this situation!"

Jiang Wan shook his head: "Secondly, he and the Fan family at that time, staying in Ming Dynasty helped me more than staying in Liaodong. Blood transfusions in Yan'an Prefecture depended on heaven, and the promotion of sweet potatoes and potatoes was also indispensable for the Fan family.

To ensure food, without the support of the Fan family, would the Shaanxi prefectures dare to follow the example of Yan'an Prefecture and vigorously promote sweet potatoes and potatoes?"

He murmured to himself: "However, his arrest also shows one thing, that is, the imperial court really saw the benefits of sweet potatoes and potatoes, and was also confident that without the protection of a big grain merchant like him,

Next, we can promote these crops in Ming Dynasty. From this point of view, his arrest is a good thing!"

"Then we don't care about this matter?" Gao Xingsheng said, feeling slightly relieved in his heart. The main forces of his Military Intelligence Department are in Liaodong. If he really wants to take care of this matter, he has to go to the pass, or even the capital.

As for him and his subordinates' current status, it is not a good thing to face Jin Yiwei.

"Although the bad things he did in the past were indeed disappointing to the court and the people, for me, Jiang Wan, they helped me a lot!"

Jiang Wan shook his head: "Even if it is not because of this, because of Fan Zhen, we still have to intervene in this matter. However, there can be some considerations in how far we intervene!"

"Commander please give me instructions!"

"You have to find out what Jin Yiwei's attitude is towards him. Are they trying to kill him and kill his chicken to scare me, a monkey, or are they just going for his huge wealth? If he gives up

If your family wealth can protect your life, then our people should not show up and just keep paying attention!"

"It's not difficult to find out!" Gao Xingsheng nodded and said, "You can get a rough idea by looking at how the Jin Yiwei people treat the children of the Fan family. Then find a few officials to find out what Jin Yiwei's people say, and you'll know what to do.

Done!"

"If Jin Yiwei wants to kill him, if I save his life and bring him back, I can be considered worthy of him!"

"What about the other members of the Fan family?" Gao Sheng nodded and asked for instructions.

"I only owe him a favor, not the Fan family!" Jiang Wan shook her head and smiled: "If he himself was not prepared for this situation in advance, why should I bother with this!"

"My subordinate knows what to do!" Gao Xingsheng nodded: "However, can I ask Xu Zhenfu to help me with this matter? After all, this time I am dealing with Jin Yiwei. With his advice, our Military Intelligence Department can do things

You will also learn a lot!”

"There's no need to ask him to help!" Jiang Wan waved her hand: "After he came back from the capital, I asked him whether he would like to continue to stay in the army or go back to his old career with the Military Intelligence Department, and he is obviously very interested in it.

He is more interested in doing things in the Military Intelligence Department than leading troops in the East Route Army, so I plan to let him come to the Military Intelligence Department to be your deputy, what do you think?"

"The addition of Mr. Xu to the Military Intelligence Department will surely make it even more powerful!" Gao Xingsheng was really happy: "Compared to Mr. Xu, I am actually a wild man. Mr. Xu comes from the Jinyiwei family. He is willing to come to the Military Intelligence Department. I

Gao Sheng would rather be his deputy!"

"No, you are the leader and he is the deputy!" Jiang Wan looked at Gao Sheng: "If you can't use him, I will transfer him back to the army. The ability of the Military Intelligence Department can be cultivated slowly, but loyalty is the key.

It’s what I value most!”

Gao Xingsheng's body was trembling slightly. He couldn't tell whether it was excitement or excitement. After lowering his head for a while, he raised his head with red eyes: "Thank you for your respect, Commander-in-Chief. If the Commander-in-Chief has no other instructions, I will go back and do it."

Something happened!"

"There is one last thing!" Jiang Wan said: "Many people from Kaizhou and Yaozhou have recently fled to Jiangbao in our town. Kaizhou and Yaozhou lie between us and Liaoyang. The Tartars treat them as Liaoyang and us.

They haven't done many good things in these two places this winter. The people have been tortured by it. Find out among the people and find some people who have suffered particularly badly and let them tell us their stories.

Those storytellers in Zhenjiang Fort turned into stories to let the people of Zhenjiang Fort know that outside my Zhenjiang Fort, the water is still in dire straits and the Tartars are plundering!"

A smile appeared on the corner of Gaoxing Sheng's mouth. He knew that his commander-in-chief had written a book and was very sensitive to this matter.

"Why are you laughing!" Jiang Wan scolded with a smile. He knew what his subordinate was thinking now: "It's his turn to deliver news and incite people's emotions. Here, this storyteller is as useful as a notice from the Civil Affairs Office.

There are so many, your Military Intelligence Department should also put some thought into this aspect in the future and strengthen the control over storytellers and the content they say!"

"One voice!" Gao Sheng nodded seriously: "The Military Intelligence Department will ask them to make only one voice, and that is the voice that the commander wants them to make!"

"Currently, our Liaodong Governor can only have one voice, one thought, and one commander!"
Chapter completed!