"Because this policy is divorced from the reality of Jiangsu, it cannot be implemented! Jiangsu Province has very little cultivated land, and it just experienced a serious famine last year. The people are looking forward to a bumper harvest this year! Now, the crops are
It has already been planted in the fields. If you destroy the seedlings and plant mulberry trees instead, the people will never agree! If you force it, if you are not careful, it may trigger a civil uprising!"
Lin Xu said in a deep voice.
In fact, the territory of Jiangsu in the Ning Dynasty was very different from the territory of Suzhou in his previous life. With the Yangtze River as the boundary, only the five cities south of the Yangtze River, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou and Zhenjiang, belonged to Jiangsu. However, the vast cultivated land area
Northern Jiangsu and central Jiangsu are not within the territory of Jiangsu Province. In addition, some mountainous areas and waters in the west and south are included in the territory of Jiangsu Province!
Therefore, the cultivated land area in Jiangsu is very small, comparable to that in Zhejiang!
Zhou Kui, who was sitting aside and waiting, nodded secretly. Lin Xu's description was similar to what he said before, but he did not reveal any of his views on this matter to Lin Xu!
This shows that the two of them thought of going together.
After Zhou Changmin heard what Lin Xu said, he couldn't help but glance at Zhou Kui. Zhou Kui quickly expressed with his eyes that he didn't tell Lin Xu this!
In fact, Zhou Changmin also believed that Zhou Kui was a sensible person and would not talk nonsense before he formally discussed the matter with Lin Xu.
"Sir, you are right. There is indeed very little cultivated land in Jiangsu Province. As the saying goes, 'three mountains, six rivers and one share of farmland'! So, what kind of land policy does Jiangsu Province, in your opinion, should adopt?"
Zhou Changmin asked further.
"Three mountains can be used to grow mulberry trees, six rivers can be used to raise fish, and one farmland can be saved even if death is needed."
Lin Xu gave his own analysis, and then emphasized: "The food problem is the top priority! Only when the food problem is solved first can we consider other things!"
After hearing what Lin Xu said, Zhou Changmin remained silent!
After a while, he sighed and said: "Sir, what you said is true. Considering the current situation in Jiangsu, it is indeed not suitable for large-scale conversion of rice to mulberry! However, orders have been issued from above. As Jiangsu Province, I
Governor, how can you go against your will?"
"If your Excellency does not implement this policy, you will be dismissed from office at most! If your Excellency forcibly promotes this policy, your life will be in danger if you are not careful! Please think twice!"
Lin Xu said in a deep voice.
Zhou Changmin's expression changed instantly!
Zhou Kui also quickly winked at Lin Xu, meaning that what he said was too serious!
However, Lin Xu was unmoved!
In fact, he also knew that what he said was a bit too harsh, but although it was ugly, it was the truth!
Zhou Changmin called him over at night, naturally he wanted to hear the truth from himself. If he didn't tell his true thoughts, but just flattered him, what was the point?
After pondering for a while, Zhou Changmin said with a wry smile: "What you said is really shocking!"
"In front of adults, Lin does not dare to say nonsense. He will say whatever he thinks in his heart. If there is any offense, please forgive me!"
Lin Xu said frankly.
"Well, we have to tell the truth! I invited you here just to hear the truth from you!"
Zhou Changmin first praised, and then sighed deeply!
"My lord, you seem to have something to hide?"
"There are no outsiders here, so there's nothing I can't say. I have orders from above. If I don't obey, I'll be ashamed of the court. If I obey, I'll be ashamed of the people! I'm caught between a rock and a hard place!"
Zhou Changmin sighed!
Lin Xu smiled secretly, Zhou Changmin was right, he was indeed caught in a dilemma! This chapter has been completed!