Chapter 214 Development
After taking control of the entire Lingnan, Lu Shiyan did not rush to expand, but instead took a rest.
Although there had been war, the remarks that Wei Haohan had deliberately spread that day led to a large number of disaster victims pouring into Lingnan.
Therefore, the population of Lingnan not only did not decrease, but increased instead.
Although the initial influx of refugees put a lot of pressure on local officials, the benefits became visible after overcoming the initial difficulties.
Lingnan has always had a large population and a backward economy.
But after a large influx of refugees, these wastelands were mined and cultivated.
With people, there will be tax revenue, which can boost the economy.
That spring, Jiang Tangtang organized people to distribute seeds to the people.
She planted these seeds many times in the space, and improved them into seeds of miscellaneous beans, wheat, sorghum, rice, etc.
The seeds that have been improved through space not only have a higher yield than ordinary seeds, but also have fewer diseases and pests.
In addition, Jiang Tangtang also took the sweet potato, potato and corn seeds she brought from modern times and distributed them to the villagers.
Cassava found on the island was also brought over.
These are foods with high starch content, which are both filling and nourishing. In addition, sweet potato leaves and cassava leaves are very good feed.
She also introduced a policy of using loans to raise pigs.
In other words, as long as you go to the government and sign an IOU for 500 coins, you can get a piglet from the government.
Ordinary people could choose to raise piglets and sell them to repay the money, or they could donate the pigs to the court.
The government will not take the people's pigs for free. The price will still be calculated by weight. The government will also compensate the people for the extra money according to the market price.
Now the people of the entire Lingnan are her subjects, and Jiang Tangtang is very generous to them.
Of course, she is only generous to her own people.
In order to prevent her seeds from flowing out, the border checkpoints are strictly controlled and everything sent out must be inspected.
Under the various policies formulated by Jiang Tangtang, Lingnan quickly recovered.
During the autumn harvest, the people were all smiling from ear to ear.
"The harvest this year is really good. The seeds Madam War God gave us are really good. In previous years, even in the most favorable years, one acre of land would only yield 200 kilograms of beans at most. This year, it's more than half as much as in previous years."
"Beans are nothing. The most amazing thing is the sweet potatoes that Madam God of War found. The yield is really high. One acre of land can produce two to three thousand kilograms. From now on, we will never go hungry again."
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The villagers gathered together to discuss this year's harvest. In addition to sweet potatoes, the yields of beans, potatoes, and corn were also quite good.
After paying taxes, people had a lot of food left at home.
Moreover, this year's spring planting was rushed, and many families had not cleared much land, so naturally they did not plant much either. The people were discussing whether to take advantage of the winter to clear more wasteland so that they could plant more next year.
In addition, many families are discussing building houses.
After the refugees received land from the government, most of them first built simple sheds to make do. Now that the crops in the fields are abundant, the farmers have gained some confidence.
So they all thought about repairing the house.
While the common people were thinking about repairing their houses, Jiang Tangtang was looking at the account book. This account book contained the taxes collected this year.
In order to attract refugees to settle here, her taxes were not high, and the food she received was naturally not much.
With so much food, the army's daily needs will be no problem.
But if we fight another war, it won't be enough.
The situation outside is becoming increasingly tense. The Western Rong has taken over seven cities of the Great Zhou, and three cities have been occupied by several small countries.
If this continues, all the territory of the Great Zhou will be swallowed up.
But the officials of the Great Zhou court remained the same. When it was time to seek personal gain, they still did so. When it was time to fight for power, they still fought to the point of bloodshed.
The people outside were suffering more and more, and almost every day there were people fleeing thousands of miles to Lingnan.
Many people never dreamed that Lingnan, which they once looked down upon, has now become a blessed land.
Although the refugees praised Lingnan highly, Lu Shiyan's eyes were very sour.
Jiang Tangtang knew that he was angry at the dog emperor of the Great Zhou for being a disrespectful person, and that sooner or later he would send troops to drive out the enemy and drive him out of power.
"Is anyone selling grain outside?" She closed the account book and asked the manager beside her.
"Yes, but not much." The manager explained, "The people are afraid of starvation and are reluctant to sell their grain. They think grain is their lifeblood."
"You don't need to buy other food, but you must buy as many sweet potatoes and eggs as possible." Jiang Tangtang said, "It's okay if the price is a little higher."
In May of this year, Lu Shiyan returned with his men. He had gained a lot from this trip. Not only in some small capitals, but also in the most prosperous capital, he had arranged manpower and set up shops.
According to Jiang Tangtang's instructions, his shop, in addition to the seafood restaurant and rouge shop, also has a snack shop.
This shop specializes in selling various snacks made by Jiang Tangtang.
It attracts customers by its freshness, uniqueness and good taste.
In addition to spicy dried fish, grilled squid shreds, dried sardines, eel shreds, spicy small crabs, spicy shrimp chili sauce, there are also dried sweet potatoes, fried taro chips, potato chips, etc.
These things are especially popular among wealthy families.
Jiang Tangtang earned a lot of money, and then used it to buy what he needed.
If she wants to store food, she can also buy some outside.
However, in addition to various seafood and small fish, the snack shop also lacks sweet potatoes and potatoes.
Crispy sweet potato chips, dried sweet potatoes, and fried potato chips are all very popular among the nobles. This thing is only available in Lingnan.
"I'll go right away!" The steward bowed to Jiang Tangtang, and hurriedly went out to buy food according to Jiang Tangtang's instructions.
After the steward left for a while, Lu Shili and Lu Zhixi came in.
"Sister-in-law," Lu Zhixi rushed over to Jiang Tangtang like a butterfly when he saw her. "What are you busy with?"
"Why are you here?" Jiang Tangtang did not answer her question, but looked at Lu Shili.
Lu Shili glared at Lu Zhixi and said unhappily, "Talk to your sister-in-law yourself and see if she agrees."
Lu Zhixi flattered: "Sister-in-law, I want to go out to do business with my second brother, please let me go with you!"
"No, it's so chaotic outside." Jiang Tangtang said without thinking.
Lu Zhixi said stubbornly: "But I want to go out and do business with my second brother."
Lu Shili usually leaves within a few days of returning.
Firstly, there are many shops outside, and he often has to go to inspect them. In addition, in addition to doing business, he also has tasks assigned to him by Lu Shiyan to complete.
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