12dz Chapter 783 Grazing.
Chapter 783 Grazing.
Ye Kun sighed at his son:
"Your father is also worried about this problem. At present, there are not enough female soldiers, but we have time and can slowly solve it. For example, after we have conquered the territory, we can train a group of female doctors and nurses to go there..."
Ye Feng said: "In fact, during these years of external expansion, the death rate of our male soldiers is not low. This has led to a large number of women in the country. Now that concubines are strictly controlled, there are still some older girls in the folk. We can force them to enlist and let them immigrate."
"Forget it. Some things, once forced, change their taste."
Ye Kun waved his hand and said, "Order all orphanages to protect baby girls. After the age of six, all of them will be transferred to closed schools and cared for until they grow up safely."
Since Ye Kun unified China, he has vigorously developed orphanages in various places to take in abandoned baby girls and orphans.
When these children grew up, most of them were sent overseas by Ye Kun, which also reduced the immigration burden.
As they were talking, another telegram arrived from the city of Luntai.
The army of the Xitie Dynasty and the Chinese troops were still confronting each other on the west side of Xihai Lake.
Huang Jingzu had already arrived with reinforcements and took up the position of commander-in-chief on the spot.
According to Ye Kun's instructions, Huang Jingzu adopted a defensive position, deliberately pretending to be cowardly, paralyzing the enemy and waiting for large-scale reinforcements from behind.
The Xitie Dynasty seemed determined to take a bite of the fat meat from the Huaxia Empire. Not only did it not retreat, but it continued to increase its troops, entangled with other tribes on the prairie, and challenged it day and night.
Huang Jingzu requested to fight several times, but was stopped by Ye Kun every time.
Because Ye Kun wants to fight a complete victory and completely destroy the Xitie Dynasty.
Supplies from Chang'an and the Western Regions had already begun to be transported to Xihai Lake.
Guo Ping was very helpful. He collected supplies and organized their transportation, so Ye Kun didn't have to worry about anything at all.
On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhuge Hong returned to Zhuo County after traveling thousands of miles from the Western Regions.
Ye Kun asked: "How long did it take you to come back this time?"
"Your Majesty, since we didn't need to handle any official business on the way, we traveled non-stop for 20 days. Of course, this is also because transportation is so good now, and there are trains on several sections of the road, so the speed is fast."
"Twenty days, from the Western Regions to Zhuo County, is not too long. But I still think it's not fast enough!"
Ye Kun laughed: "The western railway will be fully connected by the end of the year. At that time, it will only take three days to travel from Zhuojun to Chang'an.
In another year, there will be a railway from Chang'an to the Guanzhong Plain, leading to Jincheng. Within three years, the Western Region Railway will be completed, and it will take us at most fifteen days to get from Zhuojun to the Western Region, or even ten days. "
"Your Majesty, this day will definitely come true."
Zhuge Hong was even more excited: "When I came back, I took the train, which felt faster and more stable than before. I also heard that the Eight Passes of Taihang Mountain have all been completed, and the traffic between Yan and Zhao is unimpeded. Such changes have taken place in just a few years, which is really unimaginable."
"You are in the Western Regions. Due to the limited conditions, it is normal that you cannot feel the changes."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Our diesel ships can travel more than a thousand miles in a day and a night on the canal. Speedboats on the sea can travel even faster."
"Your Majesty has made great contributions to China, surpassing the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors."
"Come on, I'm just doing my best. I dare not compare myself to the ancient saints."
Ye Kun shook his head and asked Zhuge Hong to report on his work.
Zhuge Hong took out a large map of the Western Regions, hung it on the wall, and began to report.
In recent years, the total population of the Western Region has increased by more than one million, including immigrants from outside, immigrants from the mainland, and newborns.
The administrative regions of the Western Regions have been divided and integrated.
All officials were sorted out and adjusted, and the members of the Mohist Alliance constituted the main body of officials.
In terms of culture and education, Chinese localization has basically been completed.
The Loulan desertification control campaign has also made significant progress, with the oasis area restored to more than 200 square kilometers.
The population of the ancient city of Loulan increased by two thousand.
In the past few years, the imperial court has provided financial support to the Western Regions.
In the past year, the situation has been reversed. The entire Western Region has become self-sufficient and even handed over grain, livestock, furs and other local products.
There was no increase in trade income because many small countries over there were destroyed by China.
There are also three major branches of the western section of the Silk Road. Zhuge Hong organized the development and maintenance of them to make the roads more unobstructed.
Thirteen new supply stations were built at the passes, making travel by caravans safer and more convenient.
Ye Kun was very happy after listening to the report, and asked again: "Are there any other problems in the Western Region now?"
"There is no problem for now. We can just let everyone rest and recuperate. The best thing is to invest more in education so that the next generation of children can become talents."
"I've remembered that I will increase the education budget in the Western Region."
Ye Kun nodded and asked again: "What do you think of the invasion of the Xitie Dynasty?"
"The Xitie tribe has occupied a vast grassland with abundant grass and water, but they don't know how to cherish it and try to plunder China's wealth. Naturally, we have to fight back."
Zhuge Hong was confident and said with a smile: "I think that with China's national strength and combat effectiveness, it is not difficult to annihilate the Xitie Dynasty and attack their lair in one fell swoop. Your Majesty, I think the territory of our Han Empire will be expanded on a large scale again."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "You are the one who understands my feelings."
Zhuge Hong also smiled: "The emperor cares about the world. As long as you understand the situation in the world, you will know the emperor's intentions."
Ye Kun nodded: "You said it very well, go home and rest for a few days, and then go to the Nine Ministry to take up the post. The Nine Ministry has agreed that you will be Sang Buyi's deputy. Lord Sang is old, and after he retires, you will be the chief minister of the cabinet and the prime minister of a country."
The Nine Departments and Ye Kun had already discussed the appointment of Zhuge Hong.
Sang Buzhi is now in his fifties and can still work for a few more years, so he is just the right person to guide Zhuge Hong.
Zhuge Hong bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am still young and I am afraid I cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility."
Zhuge Hong is only twenty-five years old this year.
A 25-year-old deputy prime minister is indeed very young.
"As the saying goes, one should not shirk responsibility. You have such talent, why do you have to hide your shortcomings?"
Ye Kun stood up and pointed to the door: "I have already set up the stage for you. It depends on your performance. I believe you will not let me down."
"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will obey your orders."
Zhuge Hong was no longer humble and bowed and took his leave.
Ye Kun sent another telegram to He Zhongshu, asking about his preparations for war.
He Zhongshu called back: "It's snowing heavily in the northern grasslands. We can only stay at home and can't go out. The troops are ready and waiting for the spring to come."
Ye Kun called back to comfort them: "There is no rush to fight. First, do a good job of pre-war mobilization and boost everyone's morale. In addition, the work left behind in the northern prairie must also be arranged.
If possible, bring as many unmarried men and women as possible, and immigrate there after the war is won."
He Zhongshu was in a difficult situation, but he also tried his best to cooperate and called back:
"I will mobilize some young couples to go with me and migrate westward. However, we have to wait until spring comes and flowers bloom before we can herd our livestock all the way there."