Chapter 286 Rebuilding Huai'an City

After Lu Chenyang finished writing, he called Wei Dong over. He was now the prefect of Huai'an City. He had a say in matters concerning Huai'an City, and he also wanted him to check for any shortcomings and fill in the gaps.

After reading it, Weidong's eyes lit up. He realized that these policies were all for the benefit of Huai'an City, and they were even better than those for Lingnan.

Wei Dong was extremely excited. He thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency's strategies are all for Huai'an City. I have nothing to add. However, I feel that if we want the people of Huai'an City to be prosperous and stable, we still lack one thing."

Lu Chenyang valued his opinion very much, and his expression became more serious when he heard it: "Tell me, what is missing?"

Wei Dong said, "The people lack the means of survival. Take Lingnan's herbs, for example. Lingnan has become the most important source of herbal medicine for our country. Herbs that are particularly well-suited to the Lingnan climate have become a major economic pillar for Lingnan." He paused, looking at Lu Chenyang with sparkling eyes. "I do have some ideas on this point."

Lu Chenyang looked at his expression, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "People who say this usually mean they are thinking about my things. Tell me, what is it that you are thinking about?"

Wei Dong smiled shyly. "I'm not that kind of person. My Lord has misunderstood me. I think my Lord is determined to recapture Yanhui Pass, and that will require the transportation of supplies. As for herbs, I don't dare to think about it. If my Lord can reopen a weapons workshop in Huai'an City, I think it will definitely attract many people to Huai'an."

Lu Chenyang was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and laughed: "Weidong, Weidong, you are really ambitious. You asked for my weapons workshop right away."

Most of the weapons of the Lu family army were made by themselves, and the weapons of the Lu family army were also famous for their excellence.

It can be said that the reason why the Lu family army was able to defeat the King of Nanyang and the Tatars with fewer troops was largely due to their superior weapons.

There are currently one weapons workshop in Lingnan and one in Quzhou. In fact, there is no need for the weapons workshop in Lingnan to exist, after all, it is inconvenient to transport.

However, Lingnan is where Lu Chenyang made his fortune, and no one dared to suggest moving the weapons workshop.

Wei Dong proposed that Lu Chenyang build another weapons workshop in Huai'an City, which was really... impossible to refuse.

It can be predicted that in the next three to five years, Lu Chenyang will basically be busy retaking Yanhui Pass and suppressing the rebellion of the Yilin Army. As long as the war continues, this weapons workshop will always be very important (even if there is no war, weapons are still the top priority).

With this weapons workshop, Huai'an City's status can be improved. Even if there is nothing here, with this workshop, Lu Chenyang will always attach importance to this place.

Once there is a weapons workshop here, a large number of craftsmen will migrate here, and the families and guards they bring with them will be a large number of people.

The various industries derived from this will surely make Huai'an City prosperous again.

It is a bit similar to the meaning that having a paulownia tree can attract a golden phoenix.

I have to say that Weidong's method is indeed very effective.

Now all that’s left is Lu Chenyang’s nod.

But is it easy to build a weapons workshop? You need to find experienced craftsmen and understand the current techniques, otherwise the progress of weapon manufacturing will be delayed.

Even if the weapons workshop in Lingnan was moved here intact, it would not be an easy task.

Would the officials in Lingnan agree? And would the craftsmen in the workshops be willing? These were all things that needed to be considered.

As I said, if you are not careful, the progress of the weapon will be delayed.

Lu Chenyang sighed deeply and said, "I'll consider this matter. Please post this notice first."

Weidong was a little disappointed, but still nodded in agreement.

He made a suggestion, but if Lu Chenyang disagreed, there was nothing he could do.

Lu Chenyang has done enough for Huai'an City.

Lu Chenyang frowned, feeling very conflicted.

After a few days, it would take time for this notice to spread, so Wei Dong mobilized all his strength to spread the news and let people know that Lu Chenyang was recruiting staff in Huai'an. Everyone, hurry up and sign up, because this is Lord Lu!

People in nearby state capitals were the first to hear the news and were on their way.

However, Lu Chenyang met an unexpected person, Yu Dayong.

Yu Dayong was the first group of refugees that Lu Chenyang took in on his way to Lingnan. Originally a hunter, he was a brave and careful person, and later became the leader of Lu Chenyang's caravan.

He has been doing well over the years. Two years ago, he got married and stayed at home to take care of his mother. He continued to run a business outside, and the couple spent less time together.

Lu Chenyang always felt that he owed him something, which prevented him from reuniting with his wife.

However, Yu Dayong was very willing to do so. He enjoyed the days outside and he also earned a lot of money, which allowed him to give his family a better life.

Lu Chenyang didn't expect Yu Dayong to come and meet him in person.

Lu Chenyang smiled and said, "Why are you in Huai'an? Did you see the announcement I issued, so you came here to do business?"

Yu Dayong is an old man who has followed Lu Chenyang from the very beginning. Lu Chenyang has always treated him very kindly, and he is also a bit casual in front of Lu Chenyang.

Yu Dayong smiled and said, "I did see it, but it wasn't about the notice. Huai'an City has just been through a war, and there are no people left. Those who remain don't have much money, so what business can be done? I heard that you were here, so I came to see you." As he spoke, his eyes were full of heartache: "Your Excellency was fighting outside, so you must be short of food and clothing. This time I brought a lot of good things. There are cattle and sheep, and I'm leaving them for you to nourish your body."