After making arrangements in Yuguan City, Prince Xin, Li Xin, left the city, entrusting its defense entirely to Zhao Bingzhang, He Chaojun, and others.
After all, spring has not yet arrived, and the enemy forces inside the pass are still in a stalemate, with no major battles breaking out between the two sides.
After the Liaodong garrison withdrew, the entire Liaodong region gradually stabilized.
The next step is to prepare for how to manage and develop Liaodong.
After leaving Yuguan City, Prince Xin, Li Xin, arrived at Shenzhou City under the escort of the Tiger Warriors.
After the Divine Might Army captured Liaodong, Liaodong City was severely damaged, especially the city walls, which had been demolished, making it unsuitable for Li Xin to station there.
Therefore, Shenzhou City became the capital of Liaodong!
After returning to Shenzhou City, Yu Maocai, Lin Qing, Zheng Deliang, Zhang Duan and others came to pay their respects to Li Xin.
The council hall of the Shenzhou government office.
Li Xin, seated at the head of the table, looked at everyone present and nodded slightly.
Most of these officials were civil servants.
The few military officers present were probably Lin Qing and Zheng Deliang of the militia brigade, and Wei Dahai, the commander of the Tiger Army.
Fortunately, the construction of the Liaodong Militia Corps is progressing very well!
Especially around the Spring Festival, the actions of the militia in Yingzhou, Kaizhou, Haizhou, Jinzhou and other places impressed Li Xin.
If the Liaodong garrison hadn't fled so quickly, the siege of Jinzhou, which involved militia, would likely have been a complete victory.
The people are the greatest source of strength!
This statement is absolutely true!
This is also the source of Li Xin's confidence in building up Liaodong!
"Gentlemen,"
Li Xin began by saying, "Liaodong has just been recovered, and everything needs to be rebuilt. There are many things to do."
Most of us are elderly people from Dongning, and some are local officials from Liaodong.
Whoever you are, you probably already know what the policies are like in Dongning.
Dongning, putting people first!
Whether it's exempting people from the poll tax, providing a five-year tax exemption for newly cultivated land, offering interest-free loans for purchasing farm tools, or providing opportunities for people to work and earn money, all these measures are aimed at enabling people to live a better life!
Yu Maocai did this very well!
The policies we implemented in Dongning have been extended to Liaodong, which is excellent!
This policy should continue!
Furthermore, the policy of exempting those from part of the land tax for joining the Prince's Guard in Dongning should also be implemented simultaneously.
Starting today, our Prince's Guard is recruiting widely. As long as you pass the new recruit assessment, you will be exempt from land tax after enlisting, just like in Dongning.
In addition, one more point needs to be added.
Those who join the militia are also exempt from a portion of the land tax.
The specific procedures for exemption should be distinguished from those for soldiers.
Yu Maocai, Lin Qing, Zheng Deliang, Zhang Duan, you should discuss and formulate a policy with Liu Jingxuan from Dongning.
At that time, it will be implemented simultaneously in Liaodong and Dongning!
"Your Highness is merciful!"
Yu Maocai quickly cupped his hands and said, "This humble servant will certainly study it carefully and live up to Your Highness's trust."
Lin Qing was also somewhat excited and said with a smile, "Your Highness, if the militia exempts a portion of the land tax, it will be much easier for people in each village and community to join the militia!"
"Your Highness, should we also establish a standard for the militia?"
"That's natural."
Li Xin nodded, looked at Lin Qing, and instructed, "Discuss how to build the militia brigade and what standards to set, and determine a set of regulations."
We can't possibly accept just anyone!
Militia, that's for protecting our homes.
The elderly, the infirm, and the disabled should definitely be excluded.
"good!"
Lin Qing nodded in agreement.
Zhang Duan, standing to the side, felt a surge of excitement upon hearing these words.
Having served as an official for decades, Zhang Duan had never seen such a benevolent and compassionate prince who cared for the people.
With such a powerful prince, the people would surely be devoted to him and support His Highness Prince Shin!
It seems that choosing to submit to Dongning was the right decision!
"Yu Maocai,"
Looking at Yu Maocai, Li Xin instructed, "You will be in charge of administrative affairs in Liaodong for the time being. Do a good job!"
In addition to taxes and appeasing the people, the work of immigration and land reclamation must continue!
Like Dongning, Liaodong is a vast and resource-rich region.
The problem is that the population is too small.
There are so many fertile fields, it's not good to leave them lying fallow.
I will have the Embroidered Uniform Guard assist you in spreading the work of providing preferential treatment to immigrants and settlers in the interior.
You need to do a good job of receiving immigrants.
"Keep it up!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Yu Maocai immediately knelt down and bowed.
The task is in place, and the appointment has been made!
Being in charge of overall management in Liaodong means he will become the Governor-General of Liaodong!
It truly feels like a dream!
"Alright, get up."
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Liaodong has just been annexed. Besides these matters, there is another very arduous and important task that Liaodong also needs to undertake."
That means supporting Yuguan City!
Spring has not yet arrived, and the enemy forces within the Great Wall have not yet officially started a war with us.
However, according to intelligence, more than 200,000 troops have already gathered inside the pass.
Such a massive army would be difficult to withstand relying solely on the royal guards of Yuguan City.
If Yuguan City falls, everything in Liaodong will cease to exist.
Therefore, after recruiting and training new soldiers, they will all be sent to Yuguan City to be responsible for the defense of Yuguan City.
Lin Qing, a group of elite militiamen should also be selected from the militia teams in various places and sent to the front line of Yuguan City to assist in the defense of Yuguan City.
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