Chapter 211 Cave Heaven and Paradise! (Here it comes! Second update!)

Zhang Heng arrived at Guangzhou Zhizhou, handed over to Lieutenant Commander Ren, and began to inspect various places these days.

The first is to inspect Changpingcang. Changpingcang may not be visible in normal times, but it can be life-saving in times of disaster.

After the inspection, Zhang Heng immediately decided to start the work of autumn harvest and grain storage in Changping warehouse.

There was a severe drought in the north this year, but the rain was even in the south. So when Zhang Heng was providing disaster relief, he transferred grain from the Changping warehouse in the south. Therefore, the Changping warehouse on Guangnan East Road was basically empty out of ten warehouses, which is quite a lot.

Dangerous things, if there is a disaster on Guangnan East Road this year and the food harvest is reduced, something big will happen.

This matter is more troublesome, but fortunately there is no money problem, because when we transferred grain from here, it was like borrowing money. Now that we need to purchase grain, the Third Division has to make up for it in full. Zhang Heng only

It is necessary to write a report and then urge the subordinate staff to purchase grain to fill the warehouse.

Next, we started to inspect the treasury of each warehouse. This was a survey of industry, agriculture and commerce to see the development level of industry, agriculture and commerce in Guangdong.

Compared with Kaifeng, the industry in Guangzhou is quite weak. In addition to the relatively developed mines and relatively single commerce, agriculture is hundreds of years behind the Central Plains.

Nowadays, the Central Plains has begun intensive farming, retting and raising crops, but this side of Guangnan East Road is still quite primitive slash-and-burn farming. No wonder the food here is not self-sufficient, so it fills the Changping warehouse and has to go to Guangnan West Road.

How about purchasing food?

Zhang Heng focused on the Pearl River Delta area, including Xinhui, Gaoyao, Heshan, Sanshui, Zengcheng, Dongguan, and Shenzhen, which covers an area of ​​about 11,000 square kilometers.

After Zhang Heng inspected it, he suddenly felt confident.

These lands are located at the southern edge of the subtropical zone, with a warm climate, abundant rainfall, fertile land, numerous river networks on the plains, and numerous water systems, providing superior conditions for the development of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, sideline production, and fishery.

Guangdong is very big, and Zhang Heng did not expect to be able to develop it all at once. Moreover, there are many hilly areas in Guangdong, so it is not realistic to develop them all. Development must be carried out selectively.

The Pearl River Delta is the best land in Guangdong. As long as this area can be developed, it can firstly meet the local needs of Guangdong, and secondly, it can even produce grain for external sales. If the degree of development is sufficient, it will even become a part of the Song Dynasty.

New granary.

Of course, if we want to develop the Pearl River Delta, there are still many practical problems that need to be solved, but they cannot be solved in a short time.

After inspecting these places, Zhang Heng returned to Guangzhou. As soon as he returned to Guangzhou, General Judge Zhan Chongwen came.

Zhan Chongwen admired: "Thank you for your hard work, Commander Cao. This trip is not easy. I heard that Commander Cao visited all the land on both sides of the Xijiang River. This is not easy!"

Isn't it? This trip took Zhang Heng a full twenty days. In such a hot day, Zhang Heng's whole body looked darker and he also lost weight.

Zhang Heng smiled, his dark skin making his teeth look very white.

"It's not bad, I just took a quick look at it. It's autumn now, so it's not very hot."

Zhang Heng smiled.

Zhan Chongwen looked at the white sunshine outside and thought, where does autumn come from in Guangdong? With this weather, I would definitely faint from the heat if I went out.

Zhan Chongwen reported what happened while Zhang Heng was away, and Zhang Heng was quite satisfied. Zhan Chongwen had a relatively clear understanding of his position and didn't have too many evil thoughts.

This is quite normal. Generally speaking, if the status of both parties is about the same, there may be a struggle for power. But Zhan Chongwen knows that Zhang Heng has an extraordinary background. The key is that he has been transported all the way. There is such a difference in status.

It was so big that Zhan Chongwen could only serve as an assistant honestly.

After chatting for a while, Zhan Chongwen said cautiously: "Shuai Cao, some maritime merchants here in Guangzhou have approached me and requested an interview with you, Cao Shuai. Do you see them?"

Zhang Heng said oh, neither saying he saw him nor saying he didn't see him.

Zhan Chongwen quickly smiled and said: "Xiaguan can't shirk it. After all, Xiaguan is from Nanhai, and they are all from the countryside. They asked to come to their door, and Xiaguan was too embarrassed to refuse, so he gave me a sentence, if you are the commander-in-chief of Cao,

If they feel it's inappropriate, then the official will go back to them."

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Why are you coming back? I didn't say I won't see you."

Zhan Chongwen was overjoyed: "Then the official will arrange it. Cao Shuai, when are you free? Let the official arrange the place. How about going to Panxi Restaurant. Panxi Restaurant is the Fanlou in Guangzhou. Of course it is not as good as the Fanlou.

Fortunately, it has a lot of Lingnan characteristics and may be able to win the favor of Cao Shuai."

Zhang Heng smiled and said, "No need to go to such trouble. Just invite them to the state office. I will meet them here at the office. Just talk to them if they have anything to say."

Zhan Chongwen advised: "Shuai Cao, you are so diligent in government affairs, you should also have some life, just eat and chat."

Zhang Heng took a look at Zhan Chongwen and felt that this guy was like a broker who came to corrupt officials in later generations. Of course, at this time, eating wine, going to brothels, etc., they were all literati and elegant people. In fact, they were nothing, but Zhang Heng

I just don’t really like that kind of situation.

In his previous life, because of his low position, he had to bow his head and ask for help when doing projects and so on, and had to go to those occasions. But in this life, he is a superior official, so he naturally has to act according to his own habits.

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "Let's set up a hall. When they come, I will make tea for them. Yes, I will buy some cakes to entertain them. It is also a hospitality."

Zhan Chongwen was a little uncomfortable because he really didn't understand Zhang Heng. Logically speaking, for such a young official who was so handsome and unrestrained, his life was to go to a brothel and recite poems and write poems.

, why does this person feel like an ascetic?

But Zhang Heng said so, so he had no choice but to agree.

"Afternoon... forget it, let's do it tomorrow. You ask them to come over tomorrow morning."

Zhang Heng ordered.

Zhan Chongwen quickly agreed and then went out to ask someone to notify them.

On the second day, Zhang Heng had just arrived at the establishment hall when he saw several Guangzhou maritime merchants coming and waiting.

Zhang Heng took them into the building hall, and Zhan Chongwen accompanied them and introduced: "This is Su Bohui, the president of the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce. His family's maritime trading company is called Su's Trading Company. This is Mo Yunxin, the owner of Mo's Trading Company. This is

Huibaoshan, the owner of Huimin Trading Company."

Su Bohui and others quickly raised their hands and saluted: "I have met Zhang Caoshuai."

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Don't be so polite. Come and serve tea to President Su."

After a few people sat down, Zhang Heng got straight to the point and asked, "What advice do you have here today?"

Su Bohui said quickly: "How dare you, a villain, give any advice to Zhang Caoshuai? We are here to listen to your teachings."

Zhang Heng smiled and waved his hands: "You don't need to be so polite. Let's just speak more directly. Say what you have to say. There is no need to be polite. Otherwise, we will all feel tired after talking politely together."

Zhan Chongwen quickly explained with a smile: "You don't know Zhang Caoshuai very well. Zhang Caoshuai is a practical person. He has many things to do and time is tight, so there is no need to say more polite words. If you have something to say, just say it.

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Su Bohui smiled sheepishly and said: "The little man got straight to the point. We are here on behalf of the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce.

Our Guangdong Chamber of Commerce heard that Zhang Caoshuai planned to build a city wall and rebuild the state government office, so we also had the idea of ​​​​icing on the cake.

We at the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce held a meeting and were willing to donate a sum of money to help alleviate some of the pressure on the state government.

In addition, the roads in Guangzhou have been in disrepair for a long time and the ditches have poor drainage. Once the rainy season comes, flooding is inevitable, so we thought of repairing them as well."

Zhang Heng immediately laughed when he heard this: "Quanzhou Maritime has funded 100,000 yuan to build the city wall and the government office. It is probably enough. You are willing to build roads and drainage canals. This is also a good thing. I

Very supportive, um..."

Zhang Heng paused and said: "...You guys are here today, but what do you need my help for?"

Zhang Heng would not think that these people were just here to donate money. They were willing to give money, so he would reciprocate the favor. If there was anything he could do to help, he would naturally help.

Su Bohui hurriedly said: "Zhang Caoshuai, please don't get me wrong. We really just want to do something for the people of Guangzhou when we come here. We have no other requests. Zhang Caoshuai, since you are busy with work, then we won't

Excuse me."

Zhang Heng waved his hands and said: "You are not busy, you are not busy. The tea has not been served yet. No matter how busy you are at work, you will not be able to do this job. Please sit down and chat more. You are Guangzhou maritime merchants and Guangzhou people. I am the official

It’s good to understand people’s sentiments and communicate more with you.”

Seeing Zhang Heng like this, Su Bohui and others also nodded happily.

They took out so much money, and if Zhang Heng didn't even talk to them, he would be like a meat bun beating a dog.

The assistant came in with a tea tray. The aroma of tea was fragrant. Zhang Heng motioned for everyone to have a sip of the tea. Su Bohui took a sip, and the fragrance was fragrant. He praised: "Zhang Caoshuai's tea is extraordinary, but what kind of famous tea is it?"

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "That's right. This is Qingxi tea, produced in Quanzhou. I was the magistrate of Quanzhou back then and guided the people in Qingxi to grow tea. Later, when they grew it, they gave it to me every year. It's considered a good deal.

It’s a blessing.”

At this time, Mo Yunxin finally spoke and said with a smile: "The people of Quanzhou are lucky. They are led by Zhang Caoshuai. The rise of Quanzhou is due to Zhang Caoshuai's hard work in Quanzhou.

However, now we in Guangzhou are so lucky. With Zhang Caoshuai coming to know Guangzhou, the rise of Guangzhou is just around the corner."

Zhang Heng was impressed by Mo Yunxin. He knew about Mo's Trading Company. Everywhere he went, he would conduct research first. No wonder their business was so big. This statement was quite skillful.

The words not only praised Zhang Heng, but also asked Zhang Heng what plans he had in Guangzhou.

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "When I serve as an official, I naturally want to benefit one party. When I came to Guangzhou, I naturally wanted to do something for Guangzhou.

In fact, I took the initiative to request the government to come to Guangzhou. This year, I presided over disaster relief in the household houses and evacuated hundreds of thousands of refugees to Guangnan East Road. I cannot turn a blind eye and let them fend for themselves here.

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In addition, Guangnan East Road is a good place. I came here to develop Guangnan East Road well.

Guangnan East Road is obviously a paradise, but for thousands of years, it has been turned into a wilderness, which really shouldn't be the case!"

Everyone looked at each other in shock.

Cave heaven and paradise?

This describes Guangnan East Road?

But Guangnan East Road has always been very poor. There are no high-ranking officials here, and there are not many famous products. Otherwise, the Cantonese people will not focus on doing business. There is really no way!
To be continued...