Songzi County is located near Yidu County in the west and Gong'an County in the east, and is affiliated with Jingzhou Prefecture. As early as three years ago, many poor tenant farmers could not make a living, and they crossed the river and entered Bailizhou, becoming one of the pioneers of Bangtai. Now, residents in the county are attracted by a notice and gathered in front of the notice, listening to the sour scholar shaking his head and chanting.

After reading the Sour Confucianism, the residents talked: "What? The bandits are about to reach Songzi? Why haven't I heard of it?"

The sour scholar looked at the mud legs behind him with disdain, snorted, and said, "The thief Zhang Xianzhong fought to Guizhou a few months ago, and went down the Yangtze River. He arrived in Songzi a day and night, but wasn't he almost arrived in Songzi?"

The residents' faces changed drastically, and they were confused: Why didn't they see a single figure in the thief so close?

Someone in the crowd was indignant and shouted: "One Lijia drew ten people, and the village should be in chaos. Everyone, hurry up and prepare money and carry some baskets, maybe you can escape..."

The sour ruler was obviously dissatisfied with this, so he glared at the man fiercely and threatened: "The notice posted by Mr. Gao of Jingzhou Prefecture! Whoever got hit, who dared not go? If anyone dared to escape, he would take him out of the city and beheaded with a click!" After that, he even slashed his arm down like a ghost-headed knife.

The crowd was shocked and dodged, keeping a long enough distance from Sour Ru, as if he had regarded Sour Ru as a vain.

One of the people was brave and said angrily: "Why did the archers in Zhijiang volunteer to participate? There is still one tael of silver a year, so why is Songzi worse than Zhijiang!"

When the sour scholar heard Zhijiang, he cursed: "People's hearts are not as good as ever, and they are all attracted to money! Zhijiang is even more abominable. He openly does not teach the Four Books and Five Classics, and he talks about some fallacies. Why can we stand firm when we live on the ball? Nonsense!"

The sour scholars went further and further, and the crowd burst into blew up.

The sour scholar was very angry and was about to continue to threaten the villagers, but was interrupted by a shout: "Bangtai Business is recruiting people..."

The crowd looked in the direction where the sound came, and saw a person pointing at the notice sticking to the wall, and continued to shout loudly: "Cleaning the Qingjiang Channel, one silver coin a month, doing well, and there is a reward..."

One silver coin per month?

The villagers were very interested and threw the notice from Jingzhou Prefecture aside, rushed to the shouting men, leaving only the sour scholar alone, saying disdain: "It's full of money!"

"Hi... Everyone, listen, one silver coin is one month..."

Suddenly one of the people asked loudly: "I don't want silver coins, I just want copper coins. Can I write 800 coins per month?"

The man who shouted was suddenly interrupted and was very displeased. He shouted: "If you want silver coins, you can just need copper coins. Now a silver coins can only be exchanged for 700 cents, and you can only get 700 cents!"

"Seven hundred citations are only seven hundred citations, which is always easier to use than silver coins!"

There were many discussions in the crowd: "That's right, copper coins are much more convenient, yellow and orange, bright and wear-resistant, or Jiajing Tongbao..."

The noise rang throughout the county town, making the villagers who entered the city almost crazy, and raised their hands to squeeze forward: "I'll go...I'll go, where can I sign up?"

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After receiving the report, Gao Doushu was shocked. He had never expected that Lin Chunhong's counterattack would be so urgent. He lowered his head and kept paced around the government office, thinking about solutions to deal with it.

Yilijia transferred ten strong men, to put it bluntly, it was to increase corvee service. The corvee service of the Ming Dynasty was already heavy, and the bow service would obviously be fiercely resisted by the people. Gao Doushu could also think with his toes that the villagers would try their best to avoid the bow service.

The temptation of Lin Chunhong's wages of a silver coin was in front of him, and the villagers were likely to rush up and flee to Lin Chunhong's construction site to avoid archery and military service.

Of course, Gao Doushu could order the yamen runners to catch people directly on the construction site, but this was tantamount to tearing the face with Lin Chunhong, and both sides had no room for maneuver. Besides, Lin Chunhong was always arrogant and domineering, with more than 10,000 elite troops in his hands, and there were so many security patrols. Will he tolerate the yamen runners to catch people at will?

As a result, a large number of villagers in Jingzhou Prefecture were bewitched by Lin Chunhong to the construction site. How can this year's summer tax and autumn tax complete the tasks?

Gao Doushu thought about it, but there was no good idea. He immediately asked someone to call You Shixian to discuss.

You Shixian was very straightforward. After hearing Gao Doushu's words, he directly opposed: "Sir, it's better not to have the archers who have been drawn from the archers. How can such archers go to the battlefield?"

Gao Doushu was very upset and waved his hand, "Can you talk about it later? Now Lin Chunhong openly targets Jingzhou Prefecture and asks me to put his old face?"

You Shixian looked at Gao Doushu in surprise. He really couldn't figure it out. The archers couldn't go to the battlefield, so why bother to worry?

Gao Doushu looked at people in detail and saw You Shixian as an idiot in the officialdom. He felt very sympathetic in his heart and said, "Like a stubborn Mangui, he will be killed sooner or later."

Gao Doushu said: "The strong men need to be drawn and the archers need to be formed. There is no doubt that this is the case. If the notice has been issued and cancelled, the official will become a laughing stock for all the people in the world and will even be impeached by the Censorate. However, it will take a lot of attention to how to execute it!"

You Shixian had a very stubborn temper and clasped his fists with a cold face and said, "Shixian is powerless to do anything like this. Please ask the Lord to ask for another wise man."

Gao Doushu was furious and stretched his face. Yin looked at You Shixian with his eyes gloomy, wishing he could slap him. Such a warrior is rare!

Fortunately, Gao Doushu was a little rational, suppressed the anger in his heart and asked coldly: "General You, can you have any good strategies?"

You Shixian said, "There is no other way except to pay the monthly salary to the archers, and it must not be less than one silver coin per month!"

Gao Doushu stood up, ignored You Shixian who was standing beside him, and turned around and pondered.

You Shixian is a rare general. Gao Doushu knew what You Shixian said was just the truth, and he had not expelled You Shixian. After thinking for a long time, Gao Doushu said slowly: "A Lijia can draw ten strong men, and Jingzhou Prefecture can draw about 7,000 archers, and then select more than 7,000 people from more than 7,000 people. General You, these more than 1,000 people pay monthly salary. Can you fight the bandits?"

You Shixian was overjoyed and said, "My wise man, with more than a thousand men, and his combat power is definitely stronger than the messy seven thousand people!"

Gao Doushu nodded and said, "Well, it's right. These more than a thousand men will be handed over to the general in the future. As for the remaining ones after the selection, let them go home. I hope the general will spend more time on this matter, at least let Lin Chunhong see how powerful we are!"

You Shixian half-kneeled on the ground and shouted: "Don't worry, sir. But Shixian was worried that more than a thousand men and horses would pay more than 10,000 taels of silver per year, and all military funds such as weapons, armor and equipment cost huge amounts. Jingzhou Prefecture might have the will but lack strength."

Gao Doushu sneered: "This matter is not a matter of trouble. I have a decision. At least I will earn tens of thousands of taels more a year!"

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Many days later, a document arrived in Jingzhou Prefecture. Gao Doushu held the document in his hand and was overjoyed. He couldn't help but shout, "It's time to go together!"

Gao Doushu kept flipping through the official documents, his hands almost trembling, and his anger that had been bullied by Lin Chunhong for many days was wiped out.

The official document was a reply from the cabinet, with Zhu Youjian's approval. A month ago, Gao Doushu and Cheng Yuqing applied to add checkpoints in Jingzhou and Jingmen, collect road donations to support archers and resist the invasion of bandits. Gao Doushu and Cheng Yuqing spoke with sincerity, saying that merchants hoarded goods and exploited the people. Now that the bandits are rampant, the court is struggling with financial difficulties, it is better to add checkpoints and impose heavy taxes on merchants to supplement military capital. After Zhu Youjian saw this, he was overjoyed and immediately asked local officials to follow suit to overcome the difficulties.

This strategy was unanimously opposed by the ministers of the court. Even Wen Tiren and the Donglin Party members who were fighting each other rarely joined hands to attack Zhu Youjian's crazy behavior.

However, Zhu Youjian was stubborn and fell into a stalemate with his ministers. Wen Tiren was treacherous and suggested that Zhu Youjian first pilot the two places in Jingzhou and Jingmen, and if the results were good, they would be promoted nationwide. Zhu Youjian agreed to Wen Tiren's plan and drew a big hook on the memorials of Gao Doushu and Cheng Yuqing.

Wen Tiren's move was far-reaching, which not only avoided chaos across the country, but also caused trouble for Lin Chunhong. Wen Tiren was vindictive and could not turn a blind eye to Lin Chunhong's complete rebellion towards the Donglin Party.

Gao Doushu was preparing to increase his income by setting up levels, and was also preparing to take the opportunity to attack Lin Chunhong's power. Gao Doushu knew that Lin Chunhong's caravans were all over Jingzhou and Jingmen. If he held back this breath, it would bring a lot of income to Jingzhou. If he wanted to fight back and take the opportunity to cause trouble in the court.

No matter how you look at it, Gao Doushu will not suffer any loss. A cold smile appeared on Gao Doushu's face, making him look angry and chilling.

Gao Doushu waved his pen and ordered the yamen runners of various counties under Jingzhou Prefecture to go out everywhere, setting up checkpoints at major roads and collect heavy taxes from passing merchants and travelers.

Guo Mingyan received the urgent report and was at the mouth of Lianghe River. When he rushed to Lin Mansion in a hurry, he found that other pavilions were crowded with people gathered around a sand table that was more than a meter square and was talking, with a relaxed expression in his expression.

Guo Mingyan was shocked. Has the general not received any news of Gao Doushu's rebellion?

When Zhou Wang saw Guo Mingyan, he was overjoyed: "The envoy Guo Mu came just right, and the general happened to ask for something!"

Guo Mingyan squeezed out a smile, nodded and showed kindness to Zhou Wang, and then saluted Lin Chunhong and said, "Mingyan met the general, but was it about setting up a checkpoint for Gao Doushu?"

Lin Chunhong smiled and said, "Guo Mu has worked hard all the way, and Gao Doushu loves to set up checkpoints, so he will follow him. We are currently discussing the relocation of Bangtai headquarters. Zhijiang Bailizhou is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River. It is inconvenient to travel to and from all over the country. Even I am working from home now, which is not a good idea. Everyone has proposed to move to Jingzhou just now. I wonder what Guo Mu's opinion is?"

Guo Mingyan was shocked and said, "There are many people in Jingzhou, and Gao Doushu is eyeing him, how can we do it?"

Lin Chunhong sneered: "Gao Doushu has not been in Jingzhou for too long. He can still survive if he commits evil deeds, but he can't live if he commits evil deeds!"

Guo Mingyan was stunned and speechless.

Li Chengzong picked up a stack of plans and handed them to Guo Mingyan, saying, "This is the result of the negotiation between the Pavilion and the House of Mu. Guo first took a look and see what opinions do you have?"

Guo Mingyan took over the plan, looked at it ten steps at a glance, and after a moment of reading, he breathed a sigh of relief, stroked his forehead and said, "I thought I had to completely digest the two prefectures of Jingmen and Jingzhou, but it would take five or six years to do it. Now Gao Doushu gives us a chance. Hehe, within two years, Jingmen and Jingzhou will be no different from Zhijiang."

Lin Chunhong said coldly: "The smooth business road is Bangtai's bottom line. Gao Doushu touched our bottom line, so we would not be polite to him. This time he and Cheng Yuqing will have to peel off even if they don't die!"

After saying that, Lin Chunhong picked up a wooden stick and pointed at Yuyanghe and Qingjiang in Yidu and said, "We don't have to spend too much energy on the dry bones in the tombs of Gao Doushu and Cheng Yuqing. Now we have to plan to build water trucks by these two rivers."

Guo Mingyan said happily: "Bailizhou is located on the Yangtze River. The water trucks have long been crowded and cannot be built anymore. Yuyang River and Qingjiang are good places. The water trucks are small investment and can't be used quickly. It seems that most of the workshops in Bailizhou will be moved to these two rivers in the future."

Lin Chunhong nodded and said, "It's precisely this reason. Bangtai Business Company should come up with a plan as soon as possible!"

Zhu Zhiyu said: "It's a pity that the Yuyang River and Qingjiang River are sparsely populated and all kinds of materials have to be transported there. It's very inconvenient, but looking around, you can't find a suitable place for water truck repairs. Alas, it's hard to get both."

Guo Mingyan spread his hands and said, "This is something that there is no way. Without a water truck, we Bangtai can't do anything."

Lin Chunhong sighed: "It would be great if there was a power that could be used everywhere. Then we could set up workshops in places like Jingzhou and Jingmen, where transportation is convenient and population are very popular, which would save a lot of costs!"

Guo Mingyan asked: "What the general is talking about is animal power?"

Lin Chunhong shook his head and said, "No, the output power of animal power is too small, what's the point of getting it?"

Everyone was shocked: "Power?"

Lin Chunhong hurriedly explained: "It means being fast and slow in doing things. I wonder if you have noticed it. When cooking tea, the steam can lift the teapot lid up. If the teapot lid is covered tightly, it can sometimes even fly to a height of five feet! If we enlarge the teapot and put more firewood under it, I wonder how great this power is! If we can use this power, we will have motivation?"

"this……"

Everyone looked at each other, they really couldn't figure out how to use this power.

Lin Chunhong smiled and said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about these things for now. This is a later story. Water trucks still have to be built. If there is no condition to build water trucks, windmills will be built. I don't believe that there is no place where windy is always there in such a large area!"

"Guo Mu, remember, think carefully, think carefully, what are the workshops under the business? Which ones are suitable for moving to Qingjiang and Yuyanghe? Which ones must be located in a place with a large population? The standard for judgment is that the cost is lower! Don't be afraid of spending money. Silver coins and copper coins are on track now, and the income is increasing year by year, so there is nothing to worry about. And..."
Chapter completed!