During the Song and Yuan dynasties, there was always the saying that "Su Changshu is the best in the world", but in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became "Huguang is the best in the world".

In Shen Rui's current time and space, in Hongzhi, Huguang, it actually began to export grain and rice to the outside world. However, the early years of Zhengde, the potential for supplying grain and rice in the world was naturally unrecognizable.

When I first heard that Shen Li was going to Huguang, Shen Rui's first reaction was so good.

When I came to my senses, I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Why no one in the cabinet or Liu Jin's party objected to "promoting Xie Qian's son-in-law to a rank of officials"?

It’s because Huguang is a pit now.

Years of disasters have made the people unstable, and bandits are rampant. At this time, a spark can start a revolt.

Liu Jin was afraid that he would be reluctant to pay attention to this unlucky guy being pushed into the pit.

Since Liu Jin wants to trick the pit, Shen Rui has to use Liu Jin to fill the pit.

"Why only the bandits but not the rebels?" Shen Rui did not show any taboos in the secret room.

Chen Li couldn't help but change his face, glared at Shen Rui sternly, and said, "Huguang is a natural disaster first, and man-made disaster. Most people have a bite and will not rebel."

Where should I find this stuttering now?

I was afraid that it was not easy to move before, so I thought about a lot of measures. Now, I just happened to ask the Zongfan first.

As Shen Rui said before, there is the carrot of Taimiao Sixiang and the big stick of Liu Jinqing and Zhang Tianmu. This is probably the case.

However, this is a solution to the temporary difficulties, not a long-term solution.

Shen Rui said, "Although it's a stutter, it's because no one takes the lead."

Chen Li looked solemn and looked directly at Shen Rui, "Is there something wrong again?"

Shen Rui shook his head, "It's some of my own ideas."

In the history of previous lives, the most serious banditry in Huguang originated from the Liu Liu and Liu Qi Uprising. Now there is no sign of Liu Liu and Liu Qi, but Huguang is still making trouble.

It is very likely that the natural disasters, harsh governments and officials forced the people to survive, but the bandits were unable to suppress them but did not raise the flag of the rebellion, which made Shen Rui suspicious.

Because there is another part of the history of the previous life, when King Ning raised bandits, killed and drove local officials, seized land and property of officials and people, plundered merchants, accumulated wealth, and plotted to raise an army.

In this life, there are major cases in which Taihu water bandits pretended to be Japanese pirates and looted Songjiang a few years ago.

In recent years, the ground in Jiangxi has not been peaceful, and King Ning has repeatedly written to ask for escorts on this ground.

Shen Rui also asked Tian Shun's brothers to go back to Jiangxi to check it out, and there was indeed a Green Forest figure who defected to the Ning Prince's Mansion.

The bandits on the ground in Jiangxi were raised by the Ning Wang family, but what about Huguang?

If you do not raise the anti-bank, it will be a bandit. It is a "disease of scabies" for the imperial court and will not be taken seriously.

Rebellion is a different matter. The court will not allow rebels to exist, and it is necessary to gather heavy troops to put in great efforts to quell the rebellion.

Is there anyone who deliberately doing this in Huguang?

Shen Rui couldn't talk about his past and present life, so he only spoke about the Taihu bandits and told Chen Li about his thoughts and thoughts.

Chen Li was silent for a long time, and said, "People's hearts are hard to predict, but they are really hard to say. However, when it comes to suppressing bandits, there is a general guarding the governor, and the governor's office can't do anything, and the food and grass supply is not supplied in time."

He paused and said, "When I arrive in Huguang, I will talk to Mr. Hong first."

The Minister of Justice Hong Zhong is currently the general manager of military affairs in Huguang, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan and other departments, as well as the Prime Minister Wuchang and other governments to provide relief.

Shen Rui nodded and turned to say, "Shangshu Hong highly respects King Xing. This is the matter of asking for food for the people from the Xing Palace. Brother Liu might as well ask Mr. Hong to ask him to do so."

Chen Li smiled helplessly and said, "I have to accept it."

I also sigh that the long-term plan is to build water conservancy and develop farming.

Why doesn’t Shen Rui want to! He wants to push Huguang into the granary of Daming as soon as possible.

With the current farming level, it is still unrealistic to import a large amount of food overseas, and it still depends on yourself.

The fertile Jianghan-Dongting Lake Plain and the Yangtze River Plain in eastern Hubei are just there. It is suitable for agriculture, fishing, convenient water transportation and superior trade conditions. It is really a treasure land!

There is no reason to waste in vain!

Putting aside the annoying politics, the two began to plan the cultivation of Huguang.

At that time, Shen Rui had many from Susong, and Fujian invited experienced old farmers to work as farming experts. Unfortunately, Dengzhou is not suitable for growing rice, and the promotion did not achieve good results.

Now that I have added some silver and asked these old farmers to go to Huguang with the sanitation, I am afraid they are willing to do so. After all, it is cheaper to go back to Susong and Fujian from Huguang.

The production of agricultural tools in Dengzhou has also reached a certain scale. If Zhuzihe Warehouse is established in Huguang, the government will provide a certain amount of subsidy. Dengzhou can provide a batch of advanced and labor-saving agricultural tools at a low price.

Cows and other livestock transported from Liaodong can also be transported down the canal and transported to Huguang by water.

Chen Li has been in charge of disaster relief work in Shandong for so many years, established a government village and recruited refugees, and has long been familiar with the situation.

With work-for-relief, Zhuzishe Cang Shen Rui has gained experience. He can move this set and then fine-tune it according to the actual situation.

The only thing that cannot be learned from Dengzhou’s experience is fishing.

There are also rivers in Dengzhou, but not too many. Moreover, there have been drought in recent years, the water level has dropped and there are few fish catches. The fishery mainly goes out to sea to catch.

However, Huguang is densely packed with rivers and rich freshwater resources. Fishery taxation is also an important source of government fiscal revenue.

The method of raising seafood in Dengzhou is not useful to transplant the seafood in Huguang, but it has to be explored locally.

Shen Rui failed to promote fish, shrimp and crab farming in Dengzhou, which was successfully promoted in rice fields, and now it is introduced to Shen Li, which is very feasible in Huguang.

Huguang also produces cotton, and the output is considerable. In fact, setting up workshops and weaving fabrics will make a huge profit.

But now it is necessary to control but not promote it, because silk cotton is much better than corn. I am afraid that once there are many spinning machines, cotton rice will compete for the fields.

However, growing tea and bamboo are good choices in mountainous areas. Whether it is sold to the north border or southwest, tea has good profits.

Bamboo forest resources are not like Caozhou's route of taking the fine bamboo viewing route, but they are simply practical - whether it is eating bamboo shoots, making materials or making paper, large-scale planting is very cost-effective.

The more the two brothers discussed, the more they felt that there was something to do, and they couldn't help but feel hopeful, and the sadness of separation was also diluted.

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After sending Shen Li to the south, Shen Rui became busy.

Before leaving, Chen Li took him to walk through all the government offices of Jinan Prefecture. They were all acquaintances. Three years ago, these people were still looking at Chen Li's face. Shen Ruige's father-in-law's background was so polite to Shen Ruike. Yes, now, not to mention that Shen Rui's brothers are all promoted, even Shen Rui's rumored political achievements in Dengzhou are enough to be intimate with these people.

The rise of Dengzhou has led to the prosperity of many places in Shandong, and all officials from all over the country have gained benefits - why do everyone want to go to Jiangnan to become officials? It is not that the wealthy places have gained a lot of money!

Especially in the field of sea trade, the sea merchants have all been smart at every yamen.

Who can’t get along with the money? It’s almost the same as offering Shen Rui as the God of Wealth.

After the yamen procedures were completed, Shen Rui visited the Ruan family of his uncle Yang Zhen, the same year, to seek some more talents.

Master Da Yu Xiao Yu was recommended by the Ruan family. These two are now Shen Rui's right-hand man.

However, Shen Rui came here this time not to ask for more staff and servants, but to find some members of the Ruan family who can manage and do things.

Now we are going to run three governments, the first problem is the shortage of talents.

Even if there are many members of the Shen family, they cannot be used in Shandong. Moreover, using only their own family will cause disgust of local forces, which will make things difficult for them.

Not everyone in the local tribe can be admitted to the imperial examination. If you can do it, you will find a clerk's job, and more so you only help with family affairs, just like Chen Lian back then.

And if you follow Shen Rui, even a place like the Management Craftsman School will be a semi-official identity.

The family feels face and the parties think it has a future. Shen Rui is worry-free and labor-saving, so why not do it?

Especially the craftsman school is to be promoted very much, and technology is the primary productive force. If a large family is in charge of the school, local gentry naturally have to recommend it to you.

Only in this way can more people enter the school and learn a craft.

The head of the Ruan family naturally responded happily and said that he would contact several major families in Qingzhou on his behalf.

And Ru Lan's family, Cong's family, and Shen Rui have to use it, and they have to go there in person.

As soon as Shen Rui finished the work, he went to Dengzhou to hand over the big stall, and at the same time took his mother Xu to Jinan Prefecture.

He also wanted to take this opportunity to visit Qingzhou Prefecture and Laizhou Prefecture. Although he had a cooperation at the beginning and knew a rough idea, he had to personally check the local customs and peoples to make plans for the next step.

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In recent years, it has been almost integrated into Denglai.

However, Qingzhou, the former prefect was Rong Jie, a member of Jiao Fang's family. After Jiao Fang retired, Rong Jie could not sit firmly and was soon arrested and exiled to Shanxi.

The newly appointed prefect, Xu Wen, was the prefect who was in charge of the Ministry of Justice. He had no friendship with any party in the court. However, a person from Xingming was very clear-headed. He showed goodwill to Shen Rui as soon as he took office, and Qingzhou also The Zhuzi Shecang was implemented in the imitation of Denglai, and also hired agricultural experts to Dengzhou to change crops that were ripe for two years.

The political achievements have been outstanding in the past year.

When Shen Rui passed by Qingzhou, he talked to Xu Wen. He heard his words and knew the land and population specialties of Qingzhou counties. It can be seen that he is a person who does practical things, so he couldn't help but look up to him.

Going further to Denglai, even if he returns to his home court, Laizhou Prefect Li Shi was a friend of his age and was happy for his promotion.

The old man is nearly 60 years old and has been in Laizhou Prefecture for twelve years. He is always willing to retire and return home. This time, he learned that Shen Rui and Gaosheng were going to run the three east governments, so he did not mention resignation, and planned to stay and help. Shen Rui has been for several years.

In his original heart, he also hoped that Denglai would regain his glory in the past.

In Dengzhou, Ding Huanzhi, who was formerly a magistrate, never dreamed that such a large piece of pie would hit his head, and he was so happy that he would be crazy.

He went to the border of Denglai in Zhaoyuan County to welcome Shen Rui. He really treated Shen Rui as a benefactor. Now he always regarded himself as a disciple of Shen Rui.

This is the first disciple in Shen Rui's officialdom, which makes Shen Rui laugh and cry.
To be continued...