Although this year, the imperial court was affected by the Yellow River and spent a lot of manpower, material and financial resources on regulating the Yellow River.
But the biggest advantage of unified world is that it is not limited to one place.
The east side is not bright, the west side is bright.
The harvest in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River was not good, but Jiangnan, Bashu, and Hanzhong all ushered in a bumper harvest.
There is also a large influx of various luxuries and daily necessities from Southeast Asian countries and the Central Plains.
Pens, inks, paper and inkstones, silks and satins, all kinds of exquisite porcelain, calligraphy and paintings by famous people were quickly favored by the nobles of Southeast Asian countries.
When a country is too powerful, it will give other countries a sense of blind worship.
Anyway, the moon abroad is round, there is no rational reason...
In this era, China is the so-called foreign country.
Han cultural ideas also began to spread in Southeast Asian countries, and Han people's silk Shu brocade embroidery became popular among the upper class.
There are few exquisite pieces of porcelain and few paintings and calligraphy by famous people at home, so I feel embarrassed to entertain guests.
I don't even have the nerve to go out without wearing silk or satin, for fear of being laughed at.
At the same time, China’s cheap daily necessities began to seize the Southeast Asian market.
China has a vast territory and rich resources, and is equipped with all kinds of daily necessities.
With the stability of people's livelihood and the rapid development of handicraft industry, many basic materials were saturated and were all sent to Southeast Asia.
The quality is good, the price is fair, and there is the divine blessing of the Celestial Kingdom. As soon as it entered the Southeast Asian market, it defeated many industries in Southeast Asia.
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At this time, Luo Youdu's economic strategy of purchasing grain at a higher price than that in Southeast Asia was effective.
Nowadays, there is nothing to make money from farming in Southeast Asia. How much food is available in Southeast Asia depends on how much the Central Plains harvests.
In order to maintain their new luxurious life, the nobles began to grow a large amount of food.
In order to live a better life, people also began to grow food. People who were involved in handicraft manufacturing became farmers one after another.
In this era, Southeast Asia was vast and sparsely populated, and there was no shortage of land for cultivation, which set off a wave of people-wide farming and land reclamation.
However, the climate in Southeast Asia is too humid, and rice is harvested three times a year. However, because the climate is too humid and rainy, rice is not easy to store.
In order to solve this problem, Luo Youdu also specially sent officials to Southeast Asia to guide them on grain storage technology, and specially opened up grain transportation channels. This was also a worry for a group of juniors, but the effect achieved was extremely significant.
Grain cargo ships were transported to the south of the Yangtze River via the South China Sea, and then to the Central Plains via water transport.
Today, the price of grain in the Central Plains is fixed at around ten cents per pound of rice. Although it is not as low as the historical low of two cents per pound of rice during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, it is still at the lowest point in the history of the dynasties.
Compared with the one hundred coins per dou in the Song Dynasty, the people of the Yu Dynasty were obviously happier.
This time, both sides of the Yellow River in the Central Plains were hit by disasters. If things were normal, food prices would inevitably rise.
However, with the court's ample inventory, food prices were as stable as Mount Tai and did not move at all.
The reason for setting a price of ten cents per bucket of rice was not because the court could not afford lower grain prices, but because it was worried that the low price of grain would hurt farmers.
After all, society is developing, times are progressing, and productivity is very different. Too low food prices are harmful to the general public.
The treasury was full, Luo Youdu solved the problem of the army, wiped out the strong soldiers who were soldiers and thieves of the Five Dynasties, and endowed them with honor and faith. He already had the prerequisites for an expedition.
The only thing we are waiting for is an opportunity and the restoration of people's power.
Hearing what Luo Youdu said, Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin immediately became energetic.
Shi Shouxin was the first to say: "When we attack Jiangnan, Lingnan needs to train new people, so we don't need to attack Khitan, right?"
Han Lingkun also said: "Brother Shi is right. Your Majesty, you cannot favor one over the other."
As the highest-ranking officials in the imperial court, Han Lingkun and Shi Shouxin knew that the medal system was currently in a trial stage, and they only announced the five highest-level medals.
But anyone with a discerning eye can see that the medal with the highest gold content must be the Chinese Loyalty Medal.
Huaxia has always been synonymous with China, and loyalty comes from the integrity of civil servants and the loyalty of military officers. This is undoubtedly the highest honor for civil servants and military officers. Only those who have made great contributions to protecting the homeland and the country, governing the world and the people, and opening up the territory and expanding the territory.
Only outstanding individuals who have established outstanding achievements are eligible to receive it.
Who doesn’t want this highest honor?
Han Lingkun felt that he had a chance. After all, he was the first to befriend Luo Youdu.
Shi Shouxin also felt that he had a chance. When he was in the Zen position, he was the first to kneel down.
Perhaps the current achievements are not enough, but the next Northern Expedition is a top priority.
Both of them thought they could give it a try.
Luo Youdu also saw the little thoughts of the two people and did not explain it, but he was not prepared to award this highest honor lightly.
This thing is like a gold medal, and it will have no value once it becomes widespread.
Civil servants, not to mention famous figures such as Xiao He and Zhuge Liang, must at least be at the level of Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Yao Chong, and Song Jing.
As for generals, not to mention Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, Li Jing, Su Dingfang, at least they must be like Hou Junji and Li Ji.
Luo Youdu waved his hand generously and said: "Don't worry, I will definitely miss you."
Although the war has not yet started, Luo Youdu has always had the habit of flying first, and he has already started planning for the Northern Expedition.
This step will of course call Pan Mei back to Bianjing in Lingnan.
In recent years, the Khitan's double-walled brothers Yelv Xiu Ge and Yelu Xie Zhen have been in the limelight for a while.
Luo Youdu naturally wanted to let the other party see the double walls of the Dayu Dynasty.
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Bianjing, Bianshui Wharf in the west of the city.
Compared to the bustling docks elsewhere, this place is quite deserted.
There are only a few giant cargo ships anchored in the port.
Pan Mei shivered and whispered to herself: "It gets colder as we go north. After staying in Guangzhou for three years, I am not used to the climate of the Central Plains."
A young man stood respectfully behind him, looking at the deserted port, and said strangely: "This is Bianjing, why is it different from the rumors? It is far less prosperous than Guangzhou Port..."
Pan Meidan smiled and said: "That's because the city gate is different. This west dock is the only military dock in Bianjing. Naturally, there are no commercial ships coming and going." He said, pointing to the city head not far away: "Your Majesty
The navy is inspected on top of this city."
The young man looked at the majestic city wall and said with some yearning: "I wonder if I have a chance to meet His Majesty?"
Pan Meidao said: "As long as you study hard, you will always have a chance. It is not difficult to meet the emperor at his feet."
The young man nodded seriously and said, "Don't worry, I will study hard and bring a good life to the farmers like Mr. Zhong Yunzhang."
The young man was called Farmer Fu, and he was the son of the leader of the Zhuang people in Guangyuan Prefecture.
This time I followed Pan Mei to Beijing to learn the culture of the Central Plains, and of course I also released a distinct attitude.
The Zhuang people fully accepted the rule of the Central Plains imperial court, which was also the result of Pan Mei's three years of work.
Lingnan is mountainous, and naturally there are various barbarian tribes in the mountains.
Some of them rely on the harsh terrain of the mountains and often invade the people in the mainland, while others refuse to obey the regulations and go their own way in the mountains.
Pan Mei divided all the barbarians in Lingnan into three, six or nine grades, and used thunderous means to suppress the barbarians who often invaded the people in the interior, such as the Xidong barbarians.
Xidong barbarians have been uncontrolled since the Tang Dynasty and have been a cancer that has plagued the Lingnan region for hundreds of years.
Pan Mei showed no mercy to them and directly pursued them to their home base. Those who resisted were all killed. Those who surrendered were moved to Longyou Liangzhou, where they directly destroyed the Xidong Man's cave nest and uprooted it.
Economic sanctions will be imposed on those who disobey the regulations to force them to obey. Those who disobey will be beaten and will obediently go down the mountain to accept the regulations, such as Yanbian Xidong.
As for those who go their own way, they use three methods to win over, be gentle and intimidate.
In short, it specializes in treating all kinds of dissatisfaction...
Among them, the strongest people who call themselves Bunun live in Guangyuan Prefecture, and the southwest of Yongzhou in Guangyuan Prefecture is the birthplace of the Yujiang River. It is rich in gold, cinnabar, and extremely rich in mineral resources, and has also received special care.
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In the whole world, there is nothing but the king's land, and on the shore of the land, there is nothing but the king's ministers.
Although Guangyuan Prefecture was the home of Bunun people, the gold in the mountains belonged to the imperial court.
There is no doubt about the mother.
Pan Mei took over the mining rights of the gold mine and allowed rich farmers to move north to Bianjing. This was his biggest achievement in the past three years.
Pan Mei nodded and said: "Only by maintaining such ambition can all your dreams come true."
Just as he was talking, the ship was about to dock. Pan Meiyi saw the familiar figure on the dock, a smile flashed across her handsome face, and said: "You go to my house to stay first, and slowly find a suitable place to live. As for
Pan will make arrangements for enrollment."
Farmer Fu Zuo bowed and said, "Thank you, Commander Pan!"
Before the boat could stop, Pan Mei jumped onto the pier with a single stride.
"Guohua!"
Cao Bin responded: "Zhong Xun!"
I haven't seen my old friend for four years, so I was very excited.
But Cao Bin has always been serious and unsmiling, and maintained restraint.
Pan Mei, however, stepped forward, hugged her brother Paoze and said, "You want to kill me! Wait for me to meet Your Majesty first, and you and I will talk tonight."
Cao Bin did not hesitate and said: "Okay!" After a pause, he said: "Your Majesty asked me to pick you up. He has prepared a celebration banquet for you in the palace."
Pan Mei heard this and said hurriedly: "Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
The two of them entered the palace together.
Luo Youdu met the two people in Wende Hall.
"I have met Your Majesty, greetings, Holy Gong!"
"Haha!" Luo Youdu laughed and walked down the hall and said: "No need to be polite, let me see! Is Zhongxun fatter or thinner?"
Pan Mei responded: "I am fat because Guangzhou's soil and water support people."
Later Luo Youdu lived in the Pearl River Delta, and he knew that there was no snow all year round in the Pearl River Delta, and the coldest temperature was only 5 or 6 degrees Celsius. It was common to wear short-sleeved clothes during the winter solstice, which was most suitable for retirement.
"I see it!"
Luo Youdu looked at it carefully and said: "Compared to four years ago, it is indeed a little rounder..."
Pan Mei stayed in Guangzhou for three years, but he went to Hengyang to take charge when Luo Youdu and Cao Bin were conquering Shu and Jiangnan. Including the time to attack the Southern Han Dynasty, it was almost four years.
"I have seen what Zhongxun has done in Lingnan over the years. He has been relaxed and measured, and has shown both kindness and power. Especially the way he dealt with the strong people of Bunun has won my heart... You have made the greatest contribution to the stability of the south."
Luo Youdu patted Pan Mei's shoulder vigorously, and did not hesitate to praise her.
The Bunun people were a problem that Luo Youdu was extremely worried about. Historically, the Nong Zhigao Rebellion brought great harm to the Song Dynasty and even shook the rule of Lingnan.
The reason for Nong Zhigao's uprising was very stupid. Guangyuanzhou was located on the border between Song Dynasty and Jiaozhi. The Li Dynasty of Jiaozhi was greedy for the gold of Guangyuanzhou and regarded Guangyuanzhou as a forbidden land.
The Song Dynasty ignored this.
Nong Zhigao had to organize his tribe to resist and establish the Dali Kingdom to compete with the Li Dynasty of Jiaozhi. At the same time, Nong Zhigao applied to the Song Dynasty for a post to command the various tribes and fight against Jiaozhi's plundering. He did this eight times and the conditions were the same.
It was low once, but the Song Dynasty was afraid of offending Jiaozhi and refused them all...
In the end, Nong Zhigao felt that he could not defeat Jiaozhi and could bully the Song Dynasty. He turned his guns and attacked the Song Dynasty, sweeping across the twelve states of Yong, Gui, Gui, Teng, Xun, Wu, etc., and directly killed the city of Guangzhou, and was finally defeated by Di Qing.
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The funniest thing is that shortly after Nong Zhigao's rebellion was put down, Song Shenzong generously rewarded Guangyuanzhou to Jiaozhi...
Although historically, the Bunun strong people's uprising was caused by the persecution of Jiaozhi and the weakness of the Song Dynasty. However, the Bunun strong people's exclusive lifestyle and the attractive treasure of gold mines were destined to be a thunder that could detonate at any time.
Once a conflict broke out between the strong people of Bunun and the local Han people or the ethnic minorities who surrendered to the imperial court, the two sides would not have any contact with each other, and neither would understand the other, so it would easily lead to war.
However, Pan Mei was able to gain the trust of the strong people of Bunun through various means and accept the control of the imperial court, which is really remarkable.
Pan Meizuo bowed and said: "Your Majesty's grace is still spread all over the world. If your Majesty had not broken Dali and settled Jiaozhi, the strong people of Bunun would not have compromised easily."
In addition to bordering Jiaozhi, Guangyuanzhou is also adjacent to Temodong in Dali. Therefore, the strong Bunun people have been traveling among the Southern Han Dynasty, Dali and Jiaozhi for a long time.
The imperial court defeated Dali, destroyed the Southern Han Dynasty, and conquered Jiaozhi. It is understandable that the strong people of Bunun became timid.
Luo Youdu heard that he had some merit of his own, and his Sacred Heart was overjoyed.
Sure enough, compared to Dou Yi and Cao Bin who are capable of doing things, he still prefers Zhao Pu and Pan Mei who are both capable of doing things and flattering.
"Okay, let's not talk about things in the south." Luo Youdu waved his hand, looked at Pan Mei and asked, "How do you feel about this journey north?"
Pan Mei said: "The great changes are astonishing. Your Majesty's kindness shines in all directions."
Luo Youdu smiled and said: "That's true. During your absence, the Ministry of Industry and the Ordnance Supervision have invented many advanced instruments. The flamethrowers used by your elephant soldiers are outdated. Let Guohua take you to see the imperial court tomorrow.
The latest technology, get used to the new technology as soon as possible, adapt to the new tactics, and prepare for the Northern Expedition. The time of the Northern Expedition has not been determined, but it is necessary for the two of you to fight. I want the Khitan chief to know that the Khitan double wall is different from mine.
Compared to double walls, it’s far behind.”
He attaches great importance to the development of science and technology and innovates technology very quickly.
In addition to hot weapons, cold weapons have gradually reached their peak.
Whether it is crossbows, swords, guns, axes, armor, or various catapults, there have been significant improvements.
To put it bluntly, it once again widened the gap with the Khitan in the technology tree.
The technology plundered by the Khitan from the Central Plains has become outdated.
Pan Mei and Cao Bin were high-spirited and said in unison: "I will live up to your majesty's high expectations."