Traveling through time and space and becoming a deposed prince, he just wants to survive!

Chapter 343 Zhao Hui's Thoughts

As spring turns to summer, the weather gradually warms up, and it is finally time for sowing.

In the vast fields of Dingzhou, the breeze blows gently and the green seedlings sway, as if whispering hope and vitality.

At this moment, the weather-beaten faces of the people finally broke into smiles as sincere and bright as the warm sun.

Although in Dingzhou, the government has never abandoned the people and has never let them fall into desperation in terms of food and drink.

However, deep in the hearts of the people, there is always a hint of worry.

Who could guarantee that the government would always support them so unconditionally? The days ahead were full of uncertainty, and they were inevitably uneasy.

At this time, a group of ragged refugees staggered into Dingzhou, crying and complaining about the miserable conditions they had encountered in their hometown.

In the prefectures and counties where they lived, the disaster relief porridge provided by the government was pitifully thin. The porridge was not even sticky enough to wash your face. When people ate it, they only felt full with water and could not retain any food.

Such tragic situations are common in Bingzhou and Yanzhou as well.

Even people from far away Yuzhou brought their families and went through untold hardships to migrate to Dingzhou.

For a time, the population of Dingzhou increased rapidly, like a giant that could not bear the heavy burden.

Faced with such a large population, land seemed to be stretched to the limit. There was not enough land to distribute to them, but they could not ignore their lives, which made Zhao Sheng very worried and unable to sleep or eat.

Seeing that the sowing season is approaching, some people have simply given up the idea of ​​returning home. They are eager to take root on this land and make a living.

"What should I do?" Li Xin frowned and looked worried. He hurried to Luancheng because of this difficult matter.

Li Weiguang also came with him.

"You two, you absolutely must not resort to violence in this matter. After all, letting them stay would be a heavy burden for us."

Zhao Sheng looked at the two of them and said solemnly.

At this time, most of Dingzhou was under the jurisdiction of Li Xin, while Luancheng was the fief of the county lord.

Zhao Sheng vigorously promoted public ownership of land in the princess's fiefdom, and the local landlords showed unexpected cooperation.

This means that the right to distribute land is in the hands of the county government, but the actual ownership may not belong entirely to the county government.

Moreover, after the establishment of the new county government, the rules for land transactions underwent earth-shaking changes.

Unlike in the past, there is no need to pay prohibitively high stamp duty.

Instead, they paid a corresponding amount of grain based on the amount of land they owned.

If any land is left idle and not cultivated, there will be severe sanctions.

The implementation of this policy put landlords who owned large amounts of land in a difficult situation.

Without tenant farmers to cultivate the land for them, they would face legal trouble.

In desperation, they had to hand over the land to the county government for management.

Although the ownership of the land still belongs to them, they can receive a land transfer fee.

Under such double pressure, the various forces unexpectedly reached a delicate balance and achieved a mutually beneficial situation.

Secondly, business flourished in this land, presenting a prosperous scene.

These landowners were surprised to find that the profits from engaging in business activities far exceeded the income from hard work in cultivating the land.

Compared with the hard-working farmers, the tariffs on land were abolished and they only had to pay a small amount of tax.

Moreover, the people can pay grain to the government and obtain high and stable points.

Points here are converted to food and can also be converted into cash, completely based on personal needs. This barter method is fair and impartial.

Luancheng's development model, like a spring breeze blowing across the earth, has brought new vitality and hope to the surrounding areas of Dingzhou County.

However, not all counties have been able to quickly catch up with this change. Some counties, for various reasons, have not operated according to this model.

It was not until this winter became exceptionally long, causing some people to run out of food, that they finally woke up from their dreams and understood why the people of Luancheng could remain calm and composed in such a difficult environment.

It turns out that the secret to success lies here.

After witnessing Luancheng's success, some other counties have made up their minds to follow Luancheng's model and carry out reforms this year.

Although their hearts are full of beautiful visions and expectations, in reality, the difficulties they face are still as huge as mountains.

As mentioned earlier, the rise of industry played a vital role in the prosperity of Luancheng's business.

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After careful consideration, Zhao Hengzhen finally decided to let Zhao Hui ascend the throne in June, and he would abdicate completely, staying away from the turmoil of the court.

For this purpose, Zhao Hui wrote a letter to Zhao Sheng.

The content of the letter mainly asked several key questions.

The first was to ask Zhao Sheng whether he sincerely supported his ascension to the throne**.

Actually, this question was a bit redundant. Back then, when Zhao Hui went to the capital to fight for the throne, Zhao Sheng had already made his position clear and unequivocal: he would go all out to support him in ascending the throne.

Secondly, Zhao Hui was concerned about whether Wei Wu and others could stay in the capital.

Behind this question lay Zhao Hui's sensitive and complex mind. What he truly valued was the powerful weapons these people wielded. His intentions were as clear as day, obvious to all.

Third.

Dai County has always been Bingzhou's frontline position in defending against foreign enemies. Over the years, although Bingzhou has achieved certain results in the defense of Dai County, the price it paid was extremely heavy.

Zhao Hui was thinking about handing Dai County over to Zhao Sheng for management. This way, the Bingzhou army could focus on defending other strategic locations.

Finally, there is the issue of Yanzhou.

Zhao Hui has worked hard in Yanzhou for many years, and only he himself knows the hardships and difficulties involved.

Now, he has come up with the idea of ​​forming a new army in Yanzhou, and hopes that this army can be equipped with the same advanced weapons as Dingzhou.

After receiving the letter, Zhao Sheng instantly understood Zhao Hui's true intentions.

Fundamentally, Zhao Hui had always felt a certain wariness and worry towards Zhao Sheng. After all, the powerful weapons Zhao Sheng had displayed during the battle in the capital were so shocking that Zhao Hui couldn't rest easy.

After much deliberation, Mr. Zhao finally decided to write back to Zhao Hui.

In the letter, he first affectionately elaborated on the deep friendship between brothers and emphasized the importance of brotherly love and respect.

Then, regarding the issue of the army, Zhao Sheng sincerely suggested that it would be more appropriate to use people he trusted. As for weapons, he expressed his willingness to generously donate them and even help with training, with the same treatment as in Yanzhou.

As for Dai County, Zhao Sheng frankly stated that he had no plans to take over the management for the time being.

He was currently devoting himself to assisting Dingzhou County in handling public affairs, and he felt that he was already overwhelmed. If possible, he even planned to go to Weizhou to live a carefree life.

It was simply because he could never let go of the selfless help and support that his fellow tribesmen in Zhao County had given him.

This is the general meaning of this letter.

The emotions and positions expressed are clear and unambiguous.

There is both a cherishment for brotherhood and a firm responsibility to protect one's land.

At the same time, Zhao Sheng made it clear that he had no interest in the throne and only longed to live a leisurely and free life.