Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 35 Cutting meat
"Sister, it looks like we're trapped here, we won't be able to leave for a while, and I don't know when this restriction will be lifted?" Lin Yuexin, dressed in white, looked at the sparkling pond lightly, Leisurely throwing fish food into the pond, hundreds of foraging koi introduced from the mainland immediately swarmed in. The eager fish smacked their ears and smacked their lips, which looked very pleasing to the eye.
The girl leaning against the corridor column and concentrating on reading is still covered with a thin scarf. Hearing the girl's words in plain clothes, she raised her head with a smile and said in a manly voice: "Well, I think there may be some wars happening around the northwest. However, looking at the behavior of the residents in this city in the past few days, it seems that there is not much change, so at least Qingyang City will not be in any danger, right?"
"Hehe, sister, you underestimate Li Wufeng too much. He is known as the number one hero in the empire. Even the invincible Luobei people were defeated by him with weak blows, but now they are beaten up. Doesn't make sense?" Lin Yuexin didn't turn her head, she waved her jade arm lightly, and a small handful of fish food caused the fish in the pond to be crowded again.
"Well, so to speak, I'm afraid the war will be in this nearby area. It's been several days, and there is no news. Isn't "Northwest Star" known as the most well-informed media in Northwest China? How could there be no news? Any news?" Sophia put down the scroll in her hand, brushed her somewhat messy chestnut hair, and asked casually.
With a "puchi" smile, Lin Yuexin turned around, "Sister, this is a war, and the war is probably a military secret. No matter how well-informed the newspaper is, if you hear some rumors, you will get the news from the interior department. Only those who dare to release such sensitive information are not allowed to publish without official approval. "Northwest Star" is nothing more than a private newspaper, how dare it violate these taboos?"
"Well, but this "Northwest Star" seems to be a little different. I think there are many things on it that would not dare to publish even if they were taken to the "Daily Express" and "Empire News" in the imperial capital. I heard that this newspaper is very well supported by the Qingyang local government, but it seems that it is very courageous, and its performance is not quite in line with the taste of the Northwest local government." Sophia shook her head slightly, obviously not agreeing with the other party's opinion.
"My sister probably refers to the article criticizing the slave trade in the newspaper two days ago, right?" Lin Yuexin is ice-snow and smart, and she knows the elegance of the stringed song, and she can hear the other party's subtext immediately.
"Well," Sophia did not hide, "Although there is no law expressly prohibiting the slave trade in the empire, it has never been approved, but in fact it is very common in all parts of the empire. I also know the slave trade in the imperial capital. Trade is also very prosperous. There are many merchants who specialize in this industry, and the division of labor is quite meticulous, which shows that the profits are high. It can be so rampant, and it must be supported by the dignitaries of the empire. Otherwise, why aren’t such unreasonable things banned? I read the article in the Northwest Star two days ago that dared to openly criticize the slave trade. Pretend to write some innocuous articles, but girl, have you read the last paragraph of the article? This passage is not simple, but has a deep meaning. The prosperity of the slave trade has even surpassed that of other counties in the interior of the empire, so it is a little rare that such words that clearly attack the policies of the Northwest local government can be published in the largest newspaper in the Northwest?"
"Oh?" Lin Yuexin raised her willow-leaf eyebrows slightly, as if she was a little surprised, and then thought about the joints in the middle, "No, I heard that although the slave trade was not banned in the Northwest, Li Wufeng It seems that they are not interested in the slave trade. The prosperity of the slave trade in the Northwest should be due to the unique geographical location and frequent wars here. It should not have much to do with the policies of the local government? What is going on? "
"Sister, don't think too much about it. This place in the northwest is different from other places in the empire. It's not worth making a fuss about. Li Wufeng is full of mysteries, and I haven't heard of this empire until now." It is reasonable to say that these circumstances should have been familiar to people long ago, but no one knows, which is also very strange." Seeing the contemplative expression on the other party's face, Sophia even The sun was shining directly on his body, but he didn't notice it. He smiled and persuaded him: "Maybe Li Wufeng is broad-minded and likes to open doors and accept advice. I encourage everyone to offer more advice and suggestions?"
This is one of the largest inns in Qingyang Prefecture—— Rugui Inn. After Lin Yuexin entered Qingyang Prefecture, Lin Yuexin, who had her own thoughts, finally chose this place with an elegant environment but expensive prices. The entire northwest is under martial law. , let the two daughters find an excuse to stay in Qingyang, so as to observe and understand Qingyang, the northwest capital under Li Wufeng's rule.
After a few days, both Lin Yuexin and Sophia were attracted by Qingyang's vigor and vitality. It was greatly affected, but the service industries such as hotels and inns and romantic places became more prosperous. Many businessmen were forced to stay in Qingyang like two daughters, causing these service industries to prosper abnormally for a while.
Although the observation angles are different, Lin Yuexin focuses on Qingyang's industrial and commercial development, investment attraction, urban construction, and the efficiency of local government, while Sophia is more inclined to understand the composition of residents in Qingyang City, The support of the common people, social affairs (such as religion) and social security situation, etc., the military aspect is the aspect that the two daughters are more concerned about. It is a pity that the strict security of military targets and strict restrictive measures prevent the two daughters from getting a glimpse of this aspect. False and real, can only divert attention to other aspects.
Qingyang's unique charm shocked the two girls, and they felt intoxicated by it. This is a vibrant and up-and-coming city, and everything is in a virtuous circle of development. Immigrants and local residents from all over the mainland have joined forces to create such a shining new star. A large number of immigrants brought sufficient labor force, coupled with superior geographical location and rich natural resources, supplemented by favorable tax conditions, the influx of funds from all over the empire led to the rapid rise of Qingyang's industry and commerce. The thriving economy in turn attracts more capital and skilled labor, coupled with the rapid improvement of surrounding traffic conditions, the gradual development of agriculture, the clean and efficient local government, and the continuous improvement of social security, all of these have promoted the development of Qingyang in all aspects. Mutual promotion also contributed to the Qingyang City that the two daughters see today.
Sophia's consolation did not make Lin Yuexin give up thinking, and she also felt a little puzzled. No matter what kind of media, if it takes the road of confronting the government, no matter how strong its backing is, its ending will only be It all ended in smoke. Since the "Northwest Star" has won the support of the Northwest local government, how could it openly provoke the authority of the government? No matter how enlightened the government is, it will not tolerate this kind of thing happening, especially this kind of provocation that directly targets local government policies, unless there is some other conspiracy behind it.
While the two daughters were still puzzled by the article in the "Northwest Star", they were chatting happily in the Northwest County Administrative Office in the same city.
"Mo Lun, your method works quite well. Well, that reporter's writing style is also quite sharp. I think there are many people who can't sleep at night again? Haha." The man with a happy face is naturally the Northwest Administration Xiao Tang, the director of the department, didn't know what made him so excited.
"Hey, Brother Xiao, I wonder if you have read the follow-up reports? Hehe, that article is more profound than the first article, and the article is more detailed than the first article. The public's interest has been mobilized. I have already I sent someone down to collect the responses, and they were quite strong. I have already received written suggestions from many enlightened gentry, asking us to ban the slave trade, especially Qingyang, the capital of the Northwest, should be the first." Fat man With a sinister smile on his face, his eyes almost narrowed into slits when he smiled, and the two mustaches under his flat nose trembled. He looked indescribably funny. Needless to say, this person was Mo Lun, the guard of Qingyang City.
"Well, very good, we still need to rebuild our momentum. I have already sent someone to inform Mu Haoran to let him follow the gourd painting in Northern Luzon. Song's anti-slave trade forces are not small, you just need to work harder, hehe, the reaction is probably stronger than that in the Northwest." Xiao Tang nodded in satisfaction, looking very happy.
"Don't worry, Brother Xiao, Mo Lun is the best at this. He has long disliked those slave traders. This time, we must take care of them." Mo Lun replied triumphantly.
"Well, but don't go too far, don't really ask the public to ban the slave trade, that would go against Mr. Li's original intention." Xiao Tang also reminded while nodding ~IndoMTL.com~.
"Sigh, only Mr. Li can think of such a thing as being a **** and setting up a memorial archway. He patted his **** and left, and the only ones who are bad guys are us miserable people." Hearing what Xiao Tang said, Mo Lun's face turned bitter, and he sighed.
"Hmph, your wallet is bulging again? Be careful if this word reaches the ears of adults, I'm afraid you will have to spend a lot of money to satisfy the adults for the crime of slandering your boss, right?" Xiao Tang shook his head and smiled wryly. This guy, and he is the only one who dares to use such words to evaluate Mr. Li, if it was someone else, he would not dare to be so presumptuous if he borrowed a few guts.
"Don't, don't, Brother Xiao, please don't, I didn't say anything, if this falls into his ears, I'm afraid my half-year salary will be ruined again, he is so shameless and shameless, but I have I have taught you a lesson, and I can no longer bear his blackmail." Mo Lun shrugged and quickly denied it.
"Hmph, don't say so much, it is estimated that at the semi-annual consultation meeting in the past few days, someone will definitely propose to ban the slave trade. At that time, the role of mediator will only be me and you. People from the Finance Department and the taxation department checked it out and thought that the slave trade tax rate could be increased by another 50%. The public opinion has been raging these days, and these guys have been frightened. Many people have come to my place Inquire about the wind, it is estimated that they can accept this condition, you might as well contact a few influential gentry to make them make trouble at the meeting, put more pressure on those guys, so that the implementation can be passed quickly, our financial pressure It's really too big." Xiao Tang's face has returned to his usual calm, and his deep eyes are shining brightly.
"Well, don't worry, Mo Lun won't delay this serious matter. Seeing the heartache of those guys cutting flesh, I feel at ease from the bottom of my heart, haha." Mo Lun said with a beaming smile.