Riding and chopping: Overlord of the Han and Hungarians

Chapter 370 369. Liao Di’s experiences 7
Two prairie horses galloped on the dirt road on both sides of the cement road.

The road system in Liaoning is like this, with eight meters of cement pavement and two meters of dirt roads on the left and right.

Nowadays, most travel in Liaoning relies on horse power, and cement roads are hard on the hooves, so this peculiar road structure is the result.

However, these roads are not in their final form yet, or in other words, these roads are just the foundation laid by Zhang Qi for the future highway era.

For now, this is how it is used. When materials science becomes more and more perfect in the future, the original path will be upgraded using new materials.

Asphalt, modified asphalt, and modified concrete are all good choices.

Two prairie horses were galloping on the dirt road. One of them was holding a wolf corpse that was still bleeding. These two people were naturally the renamed Huo Qubing and his hunting partner.

The plain landscape in the Northeast is very comfortable. With the use of steam engines and the improvement of water pumps, large tracts of wetlands and swamps have been drained and the accumulated water has dried out. At a glance, everything except the roads is green.

"Huh, after passing the third reservoir, we are at the Animal Husbandry Department. Brother A, do you want to stop and take a rest?"

Young hunter Li Mingwen asked Huo Qubing beside him.

After the two hunted this wolf species that was completely different from the local wolves in their mountainous area, they decided to report it to the Animal Husbandry Department to prevent wolves from the north from posing a threat to the cattle and sheep raised in Liaodi.

When Huo Qubing heard Li Ming's question, he glanced at him and pulled the horse's reins to slow down.

He has been in the army for many years, and he has not done it once or twice. The journey from the foothills to the Animal Husbandry Department is not even an appetizer for him.

However, he also knew that his hunter partner was not from the military, and the general meaning of asking this was that he couldn't hold it any longer.

"Then rest."

The prairie horses were controlled and stopped on both sides of the road.

Li Ming smiled and led the horse over, then reached out and fumbled in the saddle bag for a while.

"Brother A, give it."

A beige palm-length hard stick was handed to Huo Qubing's eyes.

Taking it, Huo Qubing looked at Li Ming with some confusion.

Li Ming, on the other hand, had a proud smile on his face and proudly told Huo Qubing.

"Brother A, this is the army's emergency rations. Ordinary people can't eat it. My brother left this for me for emergency use. I won't give it to ordinary people. Listen to my brother, if you eat one, you will be able to eat it all day long." Have strength."

"so smart?"

Huo Qubing looked at the hard stick in his hand, which was as long as his palm and as thick as two fingers. He couldn't believe it.

However, he had also experienced the mysteries of Liao, so he did not refute Li Ming's words.

"Who don't you know about me, Brother A? I don't lie!"

"Brother A will know after you eat and see."

As he said that, he took a bite.

"Oh my teeth."

Li Ming held his cheek in pain. The bite almost shattered his teeth.

When Huo Qubing saw this, the corner of his mouth slightly raised. Learning from the past, he took out a water bag from his saddle bag, and then took out a cup and put the energy bar in the cup. Huo Qubing poured some more into the cup. Water was placed on the ground.

On the side, Li Ming was still squatting on the ground, covering his cheek.

"Hahaha."

In response, Huo Qubing finally couldn't hold back and laughed.

He took out a handful of soybeans and fed them to his horse. The horse chewed them and they looked very sweet.

After feeding the horse, Huo Qubing picked up the cup. One end of the energy bar soaked in water softened slightly, and he took a bite.

Salty, sweet.

The two flavors intertwined in his mouth, which was a bit greasy, but Huo Qubing also knew why Li Ming said that eating one would give him strength all day long.This stuff really fights hunger.

"Good stuff."

Huo Qubing couldn't help but sigh. After three or four mouthfuls, he felt his stomach was a little full.

Li Ming on the side also recovered from the toothache at this time.

Seeing Huo Qubing eating like this, he started to imitate him.

"Oh, it's so salty."

Li Ming took a bite and his face became bitter again.

I thought it would be something delicious that would make him save it specially for him, but I didn't expect that this thing couldn't be compared to the deliciousness.

The only advantage is that it resists hunger and tastes good.

After taking only one bite, Li Ming put it back into his saddle bag. Looking at Huo Qubing who was still chewing, he asked.

"Brother A, don't you think it's salty?"

Huo Qubing nodded: "It's indeed salty."

"Then you still eat so deliciously?"

Huo Qubing glanced at him and put the remaining energy bars back into his saddle bag.

"When marching, this thing can save lives. It doesn't matter whether it tastes good or not. The main purpose of this thing is that it can quickly restore strength and stamina."

Li Ming looked at Huo Qubing in surprise, and he understood a little bit.

"Brother A...were in the army before?"

"No wonder, only soldiers can have such sharp archery skills."

"But Brother A, you are your age."

Li Ming was a little puzzled. Huo Qubing looked only a little older than him. Judging from the registered hunter file, his brother A was 21 years old and he was [-]. He was only two years older than him. Why did he feel like brother A had experienced A lot of things are the same.

"Oh, that's all in the past. Okay, we've almost rested, and it's time to set off."

"Oh, alright."

Huo Qubing changed the subject, and the two of them got on their horses again and ran towards the Animal Husbandry Department.

Continuing to run along the road, Huo Qubing saw the third reservoir that Li Ming mentioned in just 10 minutes.

A reservoir like a lake.

Slowing down, Huo Qubing looked at the water surface like a mirror below. The tall dam in the distance was still flowing turbid water into the reservoir.

Maybe he saw Huo Qubing's curiosity.

Li Ming came to him on horseback and explained.

"Brother A, this is the third reservoir. It was originally a depression, and the surrounding terrain rose upward. Later, in order to improve the swamps and wetlands, you ordered to seize the depression again. Firstly, you can obtain clay resources, and secondly, it is also the reason why your Majesty We plan to use this as a reservoir.”

"Although Liao's water system is developed, your Majesty said that it is better to prepare for a rainy day than to improvise. If future generations encounter drought, these reservoirs repaired by us may be able to save their lives."

"Besides, with these reservoirs, it is much easier to drain the stagnant water in swamps and wetlands. In addition, fish can be raised and the land can be irrigated in them. Not to mention in the future, we will use them now."

Huo Qubing nodded.

"Your Majesty's foresight is indeed brilliant. This is the third reservoir. There are many reservoirs in Liaodi?"

"Many, there are dozens of such large reservoirs from Liaoning to Changchun, not to mention ponds dug in villages and towns."

"Listening to the future plans of the City Lord's Mansion, when the repair of the Liaoning-Zhejiang Railway is completed, what kind of north-to-west water diversion project will be carried out?"

(End of this chapter)