Chapter 130 Discussing the Expansion of Land
Watching Tao Zongwang and others leaving Zhuangzi armed with guns, sticks and knives, Zhao Zhen drank tea and read the diary. Seeing that there were still 151 points of luck, he thought about it. It is not about expanding the boundaries of Liangshan Township.
Zhao Zhen was thinking about something in his mind and his hands were unavoidably slow. Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang noticed it immediately. Pei Xuan said: "Master, are you thinking about Wu Xuexue and his party?"
Zhao Zhen shook his head and said: "Brother Pei Xuan, who among Wu Xueguo's group is not the best among people? I am not worried about this group of people. I am wondering whether we should dispel the fog and expand our territory now. Recruit more bankers. Nowadays, there are only three or five people coming to invest.”
“I thought, there are many villages and towns scattered in the fog, and the government doesn’t pay attention to it. It’s better to disperse the fog and connect the land. This can not only expand the territory, but also gain some population, and there will be some room for maneuver if things go wrong in the future.”
After hearing this, Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang each pondered for a while, only to hear Pei Xuan say: "Master, last time I heard that there is a large wasteland on the south side followed by fog, and no one has ever come in from that place. I also heard about that wasteland. After seeing it, the land is indeed barren. There is gravel under the two-finger-thick soil, and it is impossible to grow crops. It is really a pity that it is abandoned now."
"Besides, this stream flows into Liangshan from south to north. When you are in the water, you have to see what is hidden in the mist before you can feel at ease."
After hearing this, Xiao Rang said: "Master, Brother Pei Xuan is right, but I think we should go north. First of all, let’s not talk about what is in the south. It’s just that everything has been peaceful for so many years. Now that the camp is guarding here, there won’t be any problems. Secondly, let’s talk about the water in Liangshan, and we can’t take advantage of it. , except for the south bank, there is no edge to the north bank. This water park is connected to many large lakes, and there are many fertile fields beside the water. If we can occupy the 800 miles of water park Liangshan, it will be a great foundation. "
"Furthermore, the Shuibo Liangshan Mountain is the most dangerous place. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Without the water army, Liangshan cannot be climbed. Liangshan is as big as Nuo, but now there are only three villages, and many fields are deserted. In the middle, Wanzi City, It is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The four main peaks only occupy Hutou Peak.”
“From Jinshatan Beach to the north, there are Dogou Mountain, Hutou Peak, Heifengkou, Qisan Mountain, and Diziyi in the north. Xiaoliang Peak, where the monument is located, is now occupied by Dispelling Fog. Three to five thousand households can be accommodated in these places, fishing and farming as much as possible to support themselves.”
"I looked through the logs of the three villages of Liangcun, Zhangzhuang and Tianzhuang. It says that the Goutou Mountain is divided into the West Gouzaw Mountain and the East Gouzaw Mountain. The West Gouzaw Mountain is where King Liang raised his dog. To the west is the main peak Haoshan Mountain. To the east is the main peak Xuefeng Mountain, which is connected to Qisan Mountain. To the north is Xiaohuang Mountain, and to the east is Xiaoping Mountain. To the northwest is the main peak Qinglong Mountain, which is connected to Xiaoliang Peak. . Extending to the southeast of Xiaoliang Peak is the east-west branch Guozi Mountain. If these mountains are captured and surrounded by water, we can say that we can advance and defend. "< br>
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen also pondered. What the two said had different emphasis. At present, occupying the entire Shuibo Liangshan is the top priority, and just maintain the status quo on the south side.
I said at the moment: "What the two brothers said is that the foundation of the territory here is always a little shallow. After listening to what the two brothers said, I agree with what brother Xiao Rang said. Take these eight hundred miles first. "There are also some places to move around in the water." Pei Xuan heard this and said, "This method has been considered for a long time. The only disadvantage is that it consumes a lot of luck." Zhao Zhen said: " It took 48 points of luck to disperse Xixi Village to the line between Hutou Peak and Xiaoliang Peak. According to the village records, the two sides of Dogou Mountain should be not far from each other. Brothers Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi inspected the water park. , also said that there is a section of waterway on the east and west sides of the Goutou Mountain that is very shallow, and the shallowest part is less than one foot. It is probably the place where the two peaks connect the valley, which is flooded. "
When Pei Xuan heard this, he said: "This Nanshan Hotel is on the other side of the Goutou Mountain. So it seems that the Zhugui brothers are heading north. They are moored along the water in the mist. They may have gone all the way to the west."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen felt that what Pei Xuan said was reasonable. The three of them looked at each other and laughed. It is common to get lost in the fog. Fortunately, when exploring the road, they would leave marks, but unfortunately, Niutoushan was nowhere to be found.
Seeing the evening, Zhao Zhen stood up and said to Pei Xuan and Xiao Rang: "Brothers, let's do this for today. We will discuss it further when the scholar comes back in a few days. At that time The heroes of the village can cope with the changes in the world after the fog." After saying this, he dismissed the two of them, called Zhang Qi and six other guards, picked up Bai Zhi and Jin Cuilian, and the three of them rode back to Baishi Village.
Zhu Gui and others must have slept in the fog today. According to what Zhu Gui said, it took five days to explore all the way there, and three days of hard work when they returned. This time everyone rode horses and knew the road. , Zhao Zhen estimated that he should be back tomorrow night, or the day after tomorrow at the latest.
Let's talk about Zhao Zhen returning to Baishi Manor and going straight to the top of the mountain. There are more than ten courtyards in Baishi Valley, but this one is the largest. There are three entrances in front and back, and the kitchen in the back is also large. Li Xiaoer and Wang Qiao also moved here and chose a yard next to the school grounds. Li Xiaoer handles Zhao Zhen's three meals a day.
Bai Zhi and Jin Cuilian do not live here. They also know about Cheng Wan'er's existence and will move into Baishi Manor in a few days. Because they didn't know who Cheng Wan'er was, Yang Zhaozhen agreed, and each chose a courtyard on a hill as their residence. There was a place on the hillside where two houses were built next to each other. Not only that, this location looked down, The scenery in the valley is unobstructed.
Although these courtyards upon entering are small, they are fully functional. Not only are they equipped with a small kitchen, but there are also two-story buildings in the main hall, with guests dining on the first floor and bedrooms on the second floor. The furniture is also made of red rosewood.
Zhao Zhen did not insist that they all live in the same place. He just agreed with the two of them that if there was no reason, they would all eat at the house on the top of the mountain, and Bai Zhi and the two agreed.
After dinner, the three of them went to the main house to rest. It was said to be the main house, which was different from the ordinary courtyard. According to Zhao Zhen's request, two floors were built here. In addition to the bedrooms on both sides of the main room, there are also three upstairs. There is also a platform on the south side, and a wooden pavilion was built on this platform. The second floor at the back is where Zhao Zhen and Cheng Wan'er live. One room downstairs is reserved for the maids who serve, and the other two sides are arranged by Zhao Zhen according to the treasure house and study room.
This house has seven rooms in the east and west. The reverse room on the south side will be used as a study in the future. If you have children in the future, you will teach here. It can also be used as a guest room. Occasionally, people like Old Man Jin and Bai Duo will stay temporarily. The east and west wing rooms are used as residences for the children. If it is larger, they can also find a small house in White Stone Manor to live in. Due to the small number of people in the family, the back room is now only used as a warehouse.
(End of this chapter)