Chapter 327

Business is also a key point. Su You adopted the method of Bianjing. The Transshipment Department supervises the incoming and outgoing goods in Kuizhou, and Sitong Bank supervises the incoming and outgoing funds in Kuizhou. The two verify the account amounts of each other, and then directly deduct taxes and transfer them from each merchant account to the transshipment.

With the company's account, there are fewer opportunities to set up obstacles in many places.

The rest was government affairs, and many municipal projects were still ongoing. Su You simply paid the funds in advance to avoid being stopped by the new magistrate.

In order to reach a compromise with Xinzhizhou to continue relevant policies, Suyou not only did not leave a debt of Tongbao, but also withheld part of the warehouse instead of handing it over to the Transshipment Department as a congratulatory gift for Xinzhizhou's arrival.

When Xinzhizhou implements the Kuizhou policy for another two years, customization will basically be achieved.

The time was tight, the tasks were heavy, there were many arrangements, and there was a lot of noise. As a result, the Han barbarians in both urban and rural areas of Kuizhou soon knew that Xiaozhizhou was leaving his post.

This caused a stir, and all the Han and Yi people gathered at the Yamen Gate to petition, asking Su You to stay in office.

Liang Shanmin, as the representative of the elders, was holding a cane and bursting into tears at the yamen gate: "Prefect Xiao Su, come out and meet everyone... You can't leave..."

Another Su Lao also said: "Every industry in Kuizhou City has just begun to flourish. We haven't even enjoyed a day of blessings. Why are we leaving? If you leave, where can we find a backbone..."

The village elders nearby also cried: "Great witch, new rice has arrived in the village! We are here to invite you to be a guest in the village! We killed fat pigs and chickens, so you can reward the old man with a face..."

Sun Xiu came out of the yamen and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves: "Everyone, please stop shouting, you're late, you're all late... Xiao Su Tanhua, he already left with his seal last night..."

"Leave...leave now?" Liang Shanmin felt empty in his heart: "Leave without leaving a word for us?"

Sun Xiu said: "Keep it, keep this, except for the elders, you can read it to everyone."

But it was a government notice with a few poems on it.

Heaven does not love Kuiqu, and the Xiajiang River is three hundred miles away.

The rushing water is frightening, and the rock is filled with wind and rain.

Thanks to the power of the people of Qi, farming has not stopped.

The fields are built on the mountain peaks, and the brine is taken from the flying spring.

The bird path leads to Congzhai, and the whale boat travels to the sea islands.

Transporting Minshu wood and floating rice from Jinghu.

The Yi and Han people have assimilated, and the rivers and mountains are fortunate to be together.

Put an end to all strife and worries, and find peace and happiness in it.

Liang Shanmin held the notice in both hands and couldn't help but feel sad: "Prefect Xiao Su"

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On the lychee road, the sound of hooves could be heard. Su You and Zhang Qi were heading north along the road where Hong Ling rushed to deliver lychees to Concubine Yang.

Su You said angrily: "That's enough. My jar of meat is cheaper than Xin Zhizhou..."

Zhang Qi expressed dissatisfaction: "Master, why should we act like thieves?"

Su You rolled his eyes: "You know nothing!"

Knowing that the masses were going to gather the next day, Su You didn't even dare to pack up his things and ran away overnight.

The local people supported him and rallied to demand that the officials stay in office. This was because the officials had not done a good job in stabilizing the officials and were suspected of using public opinion to coerce the court. They would be penalized by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

Among the four members of the Earth Temple, Zhang San went on a voyage with the new large ship Kuizhou, while Liu Si had to stay behind to take care of many unfinished projects.

Zhang Zao still has to wait for the arrival of the new governor to hand over the finances.

Tian Shouzhong and Qidilongshan wanted to reorganize the army.

Everyone can't leave, but fate waits for no one.

It's already a month late. If we don't set off, I'm afraid the censor will impeach him again.

As a result, Su You was left with only Zhang Qi and hurriedly set out on the road.

The Lizhi Road takes Wanzhou from Kuizhou, Kaizhou, Tongzhou, passes through Xuanhan, connects with Ziwu Road, passes through the mountains of Daba Mountain and Qinling Mountains, and reaches Jingzhao Prefecture, which is later Xi'an, a total of 2,240

Ten miles.

The road is still relatively open, with many mountain roads in the middle.

The mountain road is made up of stone steps, which can be used by two horses in parallel. The stone steps have been polished by the years and are rugged and mottled. Walking along, you can feel the weight and vicissitudes of history.

On both sides of the road, there are tall cypress trees planted in the Tang Dynasty.

However, this road is now abandoned, but the old scale is still there, so it should be relatively easy to restore it.

"From Yangnan to Dazhou, it used to be a post route in the past. Although it is now in ruins, it is not difficult to start construction."

After Sichuan's business flourishes, it will be necessary to explore overseas markets sooner or later. This road will definitely be restored in the future.

Along the way, you can also see the inns, guan walls, village gates, campsites and horse blocking walls left over from those days.

A horse-stopping wall is a stone wall built on the edge of a cliff, higher than a horse's head, to prevent horses from being frightened and falling off the cliff.

Nowadays, many walls have collapsed, leaving huge holes. Looking out into the abyss is very scary.

There were only a few inns along the way, where traveling merchants could rest and provide food and fodder.

Convenience and comfort are something you don’t even have to think about. Traveling in the middle of winter is just two words that make you miserable.

Su You also didn't expect that the once prosperous ancient road would now be so desolate. It was obvious that there were fewer people accompanying him this time.

If I had known earlier, I should have listened to Liu Si and brought Mount Qidilong with me no matter what.

Fortunately, I met a group of merchants in Wanzhou. After knowing that Su You was an official, they invited Su You to go with them.

Suyou facilitated their duty-free customs clearance, and they took care of Suyou's daily life and food along the way, which was mutual help and benefit.

The merchant's surname was Liu, Su You called him Liu Yuanwai. He was a sugar merchant in Lizhou. He used bagasse to make yellow paper and made profits by traveling between Shaanxi and Lizhou. The income was quite considerable.

Liu Yuanwai pointed to the opposite side of the mountain: "Little official, the location we are in is called Jigongzhai. There is a Yaner River between the two mountains. Today we went down the mountain to cross the river, then crossed Zhutonggou and climbed up to Huamiliang on the opposite side. That is the Iron River.

Gate. A few dozen miles further, you will reach the northern end of Lizhi Road and the starting point of Ziwu Road, Nanziwu Town."

Su You nodded: "It's easy to leave after passing Nanziwu Town, right?"

Liu Yuanwai nodded: "Yes, when we reach Nanzhen, the most difficult part of the walk is over. Shaanxi is a military powerhouse against Xixia, and the roads are much better maintained than this section in central Shu."

Su You breathed a sigh of relief: "It's a long way to go. I don't want to walk it a second time in my life."

Liu Yuanwai smiled and said: "That little official has never been to Kui Gorge. You must know that before Xiao Su Tanhua took office, the Kui Gorge road was the most difficult road in Shu. So the people of Kuizhou are lucky to have such a prefect.

...Huh? Speaking of which, Xiao Su Tanhua’s age is almost the same as that of a junior official.”

Zhang Qi wanted to show off, but Su You gave him a hint and told him not to talk too much, and then smiled and said: "How dare I compare with someone who fought in the examination room with my status? If the members don't mention this, everyone still

Very friendly."

Liu Yuanwai laughed loudly: "If you don't mention it, let's hurry up and hurry up."

There were three or five guys in the caravan, driving about ten mules and horses, and they started to go down the mountain.

All the way down to the Yan'er River, Su You looked at the stone bridge over the Yan'er River, raised his whip and pointed: "This bridge is extraordinary."

Liu Yuanwai said: "The officials have good eyesight and have crossed so many bridges along the way. Therefore, it is said that this bridge has never been destroyed by flash floods."

Su You handed over to Liu Yuanwai: "Yuanwai's caravan is moving slowly, please go ahead. I will measure the bridge with my servant at home, and then I will catch up with you. I will draw the key parts of the bridge into a pattern, and wait until the time when the temple needs it."

Donate at the right time, no matter how big or small it is, it can be considered a credit."

Liu Yuanwai held up his hands and said with a smile: "Everyone in a junior official has such a smart mind, and he will surely rise to great heights. I'll go ahead. You guys have to hurry up, we have to pass the test together."

Su You smiled and said: "Don't worry, member, I'm here so the tax collectors don't dare to bother you with your taxes."

This stone bridge over the Yaner River is indeed very unique.

The piers are made of stone strips, with deep grooves cut between the stone strips and stone chips inserted inside. It is similar to the mortise and tenon structure of carpentry and is very stable.

There are wedge heads on the bridge piers, and the bridge plates are embedded inside, which ensures that the bridge plates will not be washed away by water.

There are thick crossbars under the bridge deck to make the bridge more able to withstand heavy pressure;

The most critical thing is that there is an "8"-shaped wedge between the bridge plates. Inside the wedge, "8"-shaped stones are installed to connect the bridge plates and fix the bridge plates.

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While Su You and Zhang Qi were measuring the magical designs of the bridge, he was full of praise for the skilled craftsmen who built the stone bridge.

Zhang Qi smiled and said: "Young master, are you really going to draw drawings for the general to serve as a supervisor?"

Su You smiled and said: "That's nonsense, but the stone bridge between Longli and Shijiabao can be copied like this. Don't you think it's good?"

Zhang Qi smiled and nodded: "It's indeed good. When the time comes to marry Miss Wei'er, jumping off the bridge will definitely not work."

Su You scolded: "You are the only smart one! Hurry up and get on your way."

The two put away the drawings, mounted their horses, and chased the caravan all the way forward.
Chapter completed!