The forty-eighth section of the Renzi Scroll is nothing more than that.
While waiting for Xue Biao's return, Feng Ziying also discussed with Bao Qin the management strategy of the Xue family's fleet.
According to Feng Ziying's suggestion, the southern port terminals have already been developed and mature, and it is not easy to intervene in the development. In contrast, ports such as Yuguan, Beitang, and Dagu, as well as ports in the Western Liaoning Corridor, Southern Liaoning, and even Dongpan
It is much easier in these remote places. Whether it is buying land for construction or developing shipping, there is a lot to do.
A new opportunity provided by Feng Ziying to Xue's shipping plan was Dongfan.
As the development of Dongpan becomes more and more intensive, especially when the salt fields on the west coast begin to enter the profit stage, the reclamation strategy of the Anfu Chamber of Commerce in the north and south has achieved good results in absorbing the relocated residents.
According to the data mentioned by the Anfu business representative in the conversation with Feng Ziying, last year alone, 1,948 households were relocated from Fujian and Jiangxi, with a total of more than 7,600 people moving to Dongfan. In the first half of this year,
The number of residents has increased dramatically, and the scope of relocation has expanded to Shandong and Nanzhi. As of July, 1,488 households, totaling more than 6,300 people, have been relocated.
Moreover, as the severe drought situation in the North becomes more and more obvious, the relocation strategy organized by Anfu merchants is very popular in Shandong, Beizhi, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. In order to prevent the refugees from gathering and revolting, the local governments are very supportive of the Anfu merchants.
They were even encouraged to relocate village by village directly to areas that had lost harvests due to drought.
They predict that in the second half of the year, the number of relocations to Northland may exceed 3,000 households and 14,000 people. If the scheduled relocations in Fujian and Jiangxi are added, the previously unimaginable 4,500 may be achieved in the second half of the year.
households, 20,000, and with the results in the first half of the year, it may approach 30,000, which will be triple the number last year.
The relocation and reclamation brought about huge material consumption and a huge increase in the demand for fleet transportation capacity. Cement, ironware, cloth, grain, and medicinal materials have all become urgently needed materials in Dongpan. Xue Biao is currently considering that it is difficult to transport grain for a while.
He had to spare his energy, but he was already considering cooperating with Anfu businessman Haosheng from next year to form a perfect transportation triangle route.
From Shandong, move people or cement and iron materials directly from the north to Dongfan, then transport salt and wood from Dongfan to Fujian and Zhejiang or Nanzhi or even Guangdong, and then transport grain from Nanzhi, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Guangdong to the north. This way
The entire transport route can be fully loaded perfectly.
Feng Ziying is not sure about the exact number of the current population of Dazhou, but according to the calculations of the Ministry of Household Affairs of Dazhou, the population is about 120 million, of which the population of Northland accounts for less than 30%, which means that it is about 3,000.
There are between 5 million and 40 million people, and the population in Jiangnan should account for nearly half, which is less than 60 million. The combined population of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong, Guangxi, southwest and Lingnan is about three
Around ten million.
Of course, this is only paper data. The level of grassroots governance in the Zhou Dynasty is similar to that of the previous Ming Dynasty. The number of people living in hiding is huge. Feng Ziying made a rough estimate when he was the magistrate of Yongping Prefecture. The population living in hiding or deregistered should be equivalent to the number of people in the government.
It controls about 30% of the population, which means that there are at least 30 million more people who are not counted by the government. This number is huge.
In other words, the population of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty during the Yonglong period should actually be between 150 million and 160 million. Such a huge population makes hundreds of thousands of refugees seem insignificant at every turn. For example, the Yunyang governor was established to deal with this problem.
The refugees in the mountainous areas between Shaanxi, Huguang and Sichuan are also forced to do so. When millions of refugees can gather in a mountainous area, and it may even turn into a rebellion of millions of people, no dynasty dares to slack off.
This is why Yang He quickly established the Jingxiang Army after he concurrently served as the governor of Yunyang, and he was able to easily form a Jingxiang Army with tens of thousands of young people.
The deployment of tens of thousands of young people can at least reduce the pressure of refugee rebellion in the Yunyang Mountain area.
"Brother, it's rare for you to come back. I should have a nice drink with you, but your sister won't allow it, so I can only have tea instead of wine today. But I have my heart in mind, and I have a lot to say during this dinner.
, so just have fun." Feng Ziying picked up the tea cup and clinked it with Xue Biao's wine glass.
"oh?"
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"Well, don't worry, I must be ahead of you in this move. Have you and Fang chosen the time?" The marriage to Fang Youdu's sister has been finalized for a long time, but the specific time has not been determined, but basically it is
The choice is next year.
"I'm about to discuss this matter with my eldest brother. I'm afraid I'll be busy this year until next year. I'm afraid this wedding will be a bit of a drag, and I'm afraid the Fang family will complain..." Xue Biao said thoughtfully: "I plan to go there tomorrow.
Seeing Brother Youdu, I might as well discuss it with him."
Feng Ziying also felt that this was a problem. She had a premonition that this winter and next spring would be a difficult year.
There is some disregard for the overall situation. Of course, the outside world may not be aware of this, but Fang Youdu, Feng Ziying feels that it is still necessary to talk about it and seek understanding.
"Forget it, I will go to Uncle Fang's place with you tomorrow. Maybe I haven't seen him for a long time. He is obsessed with reviewing case files in the Criminal Department, and he is really a little too happy to miss Shu." Feng Ziying laughed.
"That would be great." Xue Biao was overjoyed. He still attached great importance to this marriage. Fang Youdu was a Jinshi and stayed in the Ministry of Punishment. According to this situation, if Fang Youdu is transferred to another place in three to five years,
It's not a bad idea to lose a fourth- or fifth-rank official. Considering the current situation of the Xue family, the declining imperial merchants, it's really good to be able to marry into a rising Jinshi family.
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"The conditions in Beitang are good, but it's a pity that they have been ignored for so many years. Liangcheng's status in Jizhen should be good. However, after the Japanese Rebellion in Renchen, the Japanese pirates' attacks on Beitang gradually disappeared. Liangcheng's status
Gradually lost, now reduced to a garrison, many soldiers have completely turned into farmers..."
Xue Biao obviously also spent some time in Beizhi, Beitang, Lutai, Liangchengsuo, Daku, Zhigu, Dingzigu and Tianjin Sanwei, as well as Dingliu River in the lower reaches of Luanhe River, Yue Po
port.
"The Dingliu River originally bifurcated from the Hulu River at Yuepo Port, and the south and the north entered the sea respectively. However, the Hulu River became silted up during the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, so the Luan River entered the sea from the Dingliu River. Liujiadun
It is not far from where the Dingliu River enters the sea. It is a good harbor, and Pubo, where the Huimin Salt Farm is located, is more than a hundred miles northeast of it."
"Do you think Liu Jiadun can also open a port?" Feng Ziying asked in a deep voice.
He still has a lot of affection for Yongping Prefecture, and now he serves as a colleague there when practicing state affairs. The four prefectures and counties to the north of Yongping Prefecture are basically in his hands, including the coal and iron complexes of Qian'an, Lulong, and Luanzhou.
, and the cement industry in Funing is developing rapidly, but Changli and Leting are still in some troubles. If we can start from Leting, we can definitely bring Leting in.
"It is possible to open a port, but there are many problems." Xue Biao naturally understood Feng Ziying's thoughts and said slowly: "The Luanhe River runs from Qian'an through Lulong and then through Luanzhou, and then passes to the west of Leting all the way to Liuzhou in the south.
Jiadun enters the sea and connects almost half of Yongping Prefecture. The amount of water in summer and autumn is quite large, especially after the mining and construction of mills in Qian'an, Lulong and Luanzhou. A large number of iron materials and ironware were transported out of the country and transported by land.
The requirements are too high and the consumption is huge. If we can go all the way to the sea via Luanhe River, it will undoubtedly be the most cost-effective move..."
"Then what's the problem?" Feng Ziying thought for a while and found out that Xue Biao is a good student and will be of great use in the future.
"First, the amount of water in the Luanhe River is uncertain. It is naturally fine in summer and autumn. But in winter and spring, it is similar to the Chaohe River. However, the terrain along the Chaohe River is low and flat. The Fengrun Baodi River basically only requires medium-sized ships with a small draft in winter and spring.
All can be crossed, but the terrain in the middle and lower reaches of the Luan River is more undulating. Leting is no problem, but Leting County is still a few miles away from the Luan River, and the Luanzhou River passes by, but the requirements for boats can only be small and medium-sized.
Ships, as for Luanzhou and above, it can only be used in summer and autumn..."
Xue Bian talked eloquently, "In addition, the inland river ships are small. If they want to transport southward, they need to transfer the Shanghai ships at Liujiadun, which is another wave of consumption..."
"That's all?" Feng Ziying was still not satisfied, and he wanted to put more pressure on Xue Biao, "Broader the vision, if we consider the Wei River in Dagu, the Chao River in Beitang, the Luan River in Liujiadun, and the tight
With the addition of Yuguan in western Liaoning and eastern Mongolia, what do you think should be done to make overall plans and maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses?"
Xue Biao's whole body was shocked, as if someone had suddenly broken through the thin veil that had been bothering him. His face showed a thoughtful look, and after a long time he fisted his hands and said, "Liujiadun and Beitang in summer and autumn, Yuguan and Daku in winter and spring."
, the big boats go to Yuguan and Daku, and the small and medium boats go to Liujiadun and Beitang!"
"Well, you can teach me." Feng Ziying joked, "But this is not absolute. It can be adjusted flexibly according to the situation. What I want to say is that severe drought this winter and next spring will definitely cause food shortages, and these ports and terminals can just play their role.
, the same sales of iron materials and cement also require more ports to drive the smooth flow of the entire trade. Considering the winter freeze, how to deal with the contradictions and achieve the best results, this is what you need to plan next, brother
Yes, if you do this well, I think Brother Tao, you will be able to operate anything independently."
Feng Ziying sat up straight and smiled slightly: "Baoqin, I did this to your brother, how should you thank me?"
Baoqin's beautiful eyes were looking forward to it, her lips were like fire, and she lowered her voice and said in a low voice: "I will fight for the rest of my life so that I can enjoy you for one day, that's all."