big song poppi

Chapter 218 0215 [I want to follow my husband! 】

There is no cost to dig salt fields. It only costs some labor, not a few dollars.

However, the sun salt method has very high environmental requirements and is generally set up in Guangdong, Fujian and other places.

Because it is located in the subtropics, the temperature is relatively high all year round and the sun is strong. Except for typhoon weather, you can get salt.

This is not the case in Shandong, where the winter is cold and salt can only be dried from April to November.

Sure enough, the monkey also realized this problem and frowned: "Brother Han, I just remembered, what if it's winter and rainy days?"

"In winter and on rainy days, we use the braised method."

There is nothing that can be done about this. Now the entire Qingzhou and three counties are not included in the pocket, let alone reaching out to Guangzhou and Fujian.

"Ah."

The monkey nodded.

Han Zhen continued: "The second point is the construction of the town. With the Salt Supervision Center as the center and rammed earth as the walls, the town is dominated by the service industry."

After following Brother Han for so long, Monkey has become accustomed to the new vocabulary that comes out of his mouth from time to time. He can't help but ask: "Does this service industry mean serving people?"

"almost."

Han Zhen smiled slightly and explained: "Guangling is located in a remote place. Apart from the salt business, it has no other commercial value. After a while, I plan to sell the regional dealer qualifications of coarse salt and refined salt and go to the caravan in the future. Countless."

After this period of experience, Monkey's horizons have broadened a lot.

After he mentioned this, his eyes immediately lit up, he patted his thigh and said, "Wow, there are so many caravans, accommodation and food, livestock feed, and even brothels and casinos."

In one year, no, in just half a year, Guangling Town will become extremely prosperous and become a purely commercial town.

"After I return to the county town, I will arrange for a group of subordinate officials to come here to assist you in managing the town. In terms of absorbing fugitive households, we will still follow the old method of Xiaowang Village to induce them. As long as you are willing to go down the mountain and send rations and paper clothes, The specific operations are up to you."

Han Zhen continued to explain: "As for the third point, it is the Gan Chi Army on Dayu Mountain. I will try my best to help you deal with these rebels before leaving."

He had already thought about how to deal with the Gan Chijun hiding in the mountains.

The bandit leaders and the big and small leaders were all killed, and the remaining prisoners of war were organized into corvees to build the town. When the town was completed, they could be released to return to the fields or work. "

The monkey responded: "I saved it!"

After explaining the general matters, Han Zhen said seriously: "Guangling is the top priority. I will set up a post station here. If there is any situation that cannot be handled, please notify me immediately."

Monkey assured with a solemn expression: "Second Brother Han, don't worry, I will manage it well."

Haven't eaten pork, haven't you seen a pig running?

All he had to do was follow the same pattern and use the same methods that Brother Han had used.

……

The vast majority of salt households are worried, thinking that the officers and soldiers will come sooner or later, and that the effort to cultivate the land will be in vain.

In the end, all the work was in vain.

But there are still some people who are lucky enough to start cultivating the fields with hoes.

Han Zhen was too lazy to care about this.

From the very beginning, he had given Guangling a thumbs up.

This is a town dominated by the salt industry and supplemented by the service industry. It has nothing to do with agriculture.

Because it is close to the sea and the land is barren, the cost-effectiveness of farming is too low.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Li Da and other district chiefs came to the Salt Prison.

At this time, Han Zhen was having breakfast with Monkey in the lobby.

Li Da couldn't help but swallowed when he saw the bright yellow cooking cakes exuding bursts of heat and the fragrant corn porridge.

Holding back the sour feeling in his stomach, he bowed and said, "Sir, the salt people in the village asked us to ask, when will the salt farm start construction?"

If the salt works are not under construction, the salt people will have no food rations. They can only find some wild fruits and vegetables, or try their luck at the beach to see if they can pick up some fish, shrimp and clam shells to barely fill their stomachs.

Han Zhen didn't answer but asked: "Can we have dinner?"

"Never."

Li Da laughed sarcastically.

Han Zhen greeted: "Sit down and eat together."

"This...thank you sir!"

Li Da and others were overjoyed. They wiped their hands on the tattered linen clothes and then tremblingly picked up a cooking cake.

Six people, each holding a bowl of millet porridge and two cooking cakes in their hands, squatted in front of the threshold and ate hungrily.

It was a great act of kindness for Xianggong to reward him with a fine meal, but they had to understand the importance and actually eat on the table.

Li Da forgot the last time he ate refined grains. Now that he was biting into the cake, he felt it was extremely delicious.

After drinking up the rice porridge in the bowl, Li Da felt warm in his stomach.He actually still wanted to eat, but he didn't dare to go to the table to get it, so he had to slowly lick the bowl to savor the taste.

At this moment, Han Zhen said: "In the past, how much rations did the officials of the Zhao Song Salt Prison give you?"

Li Da quickly replied: "Each household is given three taels of miscellaneous grains every day."

Three taels of grains are barely enough for an adult, but if you want to feed a family, you are stretched.

What's more, salt people have to undertake high-intensity physical labor every day.

Han Zhen said: "The salt factory has not been built yet, so there is no work to do for the time being, but I cannot watch you go hungry."

"My husband is kind-hearted and doesn't want us to suffer. On behalf of the salt households, I would like to thank my husband very much."

Li Da beat the snake with a stick and spread his nice words as if they were free of money.

Glancing at him, Han Zhen ordered: "I am planning to set up a town in Guangling. Building the city wall will require a lot of stone and wood. You can cut wood and cut stone. Ten logs or fifty pieces of stone can be exchanged here for half a catty of miscellaneous grains." The logs must not be thinner than one foot, and the stones must not be smaller than square bricks. If you don’t have tools, they can be lent to you for free."

"Little old man, go and notify the salt households in the village."

Li Da bowed and made a gesture to leave.

"and many more!"

Han Zhen stopped him and asked, "Is there anyone in Yanhu who is familiar with Dayu Mountain?"

Li Da and others immediately understood what he meant. They were going to take action against the Gan Chi Army in Dayu Mountain.

While he was thinking, the old man beside him said: "My husband, there is someone in our village who knows some hunting methods. He often sneaks out to hunt. I think he must be familiar with Dayuwu Mountain."

"Go and summon him."

"I'm going now!"

After leaving the Salt Prison, the old man looked around and said in a low voice: "I think these rebels are quite kind. My husband is also a generous and cheerful person. Compared with them, the previous Gan Chi Army is just like a person." Heaven and earth.”

After Gan Chi's army occupied the Salt Prison, although they did not rob or kill them, they often beat, scolded and humiliated them on weekdays.

Almost all the more handsome young ladies in the village were ruined.

"What kind of people are the Dare Chi Army? They are all dishonest and dishonest people."

Li Da sneered, and then pointed at the Qingzhou Army on duty at the salt prison gate: "If you look at these people again, I'm afraid they are a bit better than the officers and soldiers. They do things in a systematic and orderly manner, and their background should not be simple. "

"Hey, I hope the officers and soldiers don't come."

"Who said no!"

……

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, a strong man stepped into the salt prison with a vigorous step.

This man was like a salt man, with dark and rough skin. He only wore a pair of hakama trousers that were patched in many places, revealing his strong muscles.

It stands to reason that if you only have three taels of cereals a day, your nutrition cannot keep up, and if you have to do heavy work every day, you will only become thin.

But there are always people with extraordinary talents, such as Han Zhen.

Moreover, the chief there said before that this person often goes out to hunt secretly, hoping to have a meal of meat every once in a while.

After the man walked into the lobby, he first looked at Han Zhen and Hou Hou, then cupped his hands and said loudly: "I have met my husband!"

Han Zhen asked: "Whose last name is it?"

The man replied: "My name is Peng Quan."

"You often hunt, are you familiar with Dayuwu Mountain?"

"I've been there a few times and I know the way, but I can't say how familiar it is." Peng Quan was very cautious and didn't say too much.

Han Zhen chuckled and said, "I have a job here, do you want to do it?"

Peng Quan did not agree rashly and asked, "I don't know what the errand is. Please tell me clearly."

"Take my subordinates to find the hiding place of Gan Chi Army. This is done. I will reward you with a stone of rice!"

Dayuwu Mountain is only a dozen miles away from here, and the gang of daredevils hiding there is always a hidden danger and must be eliminated as soon as possible.

In this way, he can leave with peace of mind, and the monkey can build the town with peace of mind.One stone of rice!
A flash of emotion flashed in Peng Quan's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he finally responded: "I'll take this job!"

Seeing him nodding, Han Zhen ordered the soldiers on duty outside: "Call Qiu Niu!"

"Meet the county magistrate!"

Soon, a slender figure walked quickly into the lobby.

It turned out that when he was in Songshan Ridge, Qiu Niu could only reach Han Zhen's chest.

I don't know whether it was because he had eaten well after joining the army or because he was in his growth period. His height increased dramatically in the past two or three months, and now he is as tall as Han Zhen's shoulders.

It's just that the body is still a little thin.

Because he has superb ventriloquism skills, he was incorporated into the scout camp, which can be regarded as making the best use of his resources.

"This man's name is Peng Quan. He is familiar with Dayuwu Mountain. I now order you to lead the scout team and follow him into the mountain to find the hiding place of the daredevil army."

Han Zhen warned: "Remember, don't expose your whereabouts!"

"Impressive order!"

Qiu Niu answered with cupped fists.

Although his face is childish, his eyes are somewhat calm.

The scout battalion is one of the hardest-working units in the entire Qingzhou Army.

After two or three months of practice, even a piece of mud can turn into iron stone!

After Qiu Niu and Peng Quan left, Han Zhen stood up and said, "Let's go and have a look at the beach."

While I had nothing to do at the moment, I happened to choose a stall and determine the location of the salt field.

The two mounted their horses, took a group of Qingzhou Army soldiers with them, and headed straight for the seaside.

After walking along a path for about four or five miles, we came to the seaside.

Whoa!

The sound of crashing waves, accompanied by the salty sea breeze, hit your face.

Looking at the endless blue sea, the monkey exclaimed: "Brother Han, is this the sea?"

"Ok!"

Han Zhen nodded and said with deep eyes: "This sea contains endless wealth and food. Poor Emperor Zhao and Song and the important ministers in the court, but they have always focused on one-third of an acre of land, unaware of the richness of the sea. "

The monkey's eyes lit up and he immediately became energetic: "Is there money and food in the sea?"

"Of course, you will see it in the future!"

Han Zhen smiled confidently, then clamped his legs under the horse's belly, and the horse under him immediately took steps towards the beach ahead.

Not only the monkeys, but also the group of soldiers who followed them saw the sea for the first time. They all opened their eyes wide and looked at everything around them curiously. When they went back, they would be able to brag and fart with their comrades. A talking point.

It was high tide at this time, and the waves kept rushing towards the shallows, stirring up a layer of turbid foam.

A soldier grabbed a handful of foam and asked curiously: "County magistrate, is there any soap locust in the sea?"

"This is not soap foam."

Facing the sea breeze, Han Zhen was in a good mood and said with a smile: "What a pity. If we catch the low tide, maybe we can pick up some seafood and go back to eat."

Hearing this, the monkey said: "If Brother Han wants to eat fish, just go back and order someone to catch one."

Han Zhen shook his head and laughed: "Seafood is different from river seafood. You will know later."

The monkey lives here and will definitely eat seafood from time to time. When that time comes, he will know.

After walking around, Han Zhen waved his hand and said: "Let's go, this is not suitable for a salt field."

Although this beach is covered by sea water, you can still see many rocks protruding from the sea.

Salt fields using the sun salt method are best built on large flat beaches.

After searching back and forth along the beach for nearly half an hour, I finally found a suitable beach.

Looking at the rushing waves, Han Zhen said: "The salt field will be built here. When the craftsmen arrive, construction can begin."

The monkey suggested: "The roads here are difficult and we need to build a road to the town."

"It's up to you when the time comes."

After Han Zhen finished speaking, he waved his hands and said, "Go back!"

……

That evening, Qiu Niu came back.

"Reporting to the county magistrate, I have found the hiding place of Gan Chijun."

Qiu Niu said, taking out a piece of paper from his arms.

A simple topographic map of Dayuwu Mountain is drawn on it, with a triangular pattern marked on the mountainside.

Drawing and mapping are also part of the learning in the scout camp.

After taking the map and looking at it, Han Zhen asked, "Can it be discovered?"

"no!"

Qiu Niu shook his head and smiled confidently: "Although those daredevils have set up hidden sentries, they are not very careful and I can see through them at a glance."

Han Zhen asked again: "How are we prepared?"

Qiu Niu answered truthfully: "I was almost unprepared. Maybe I just went up the mountain not long ago. There was only a large hay shed and wooden fence on the mountainside."

Hearing this, Han Zhen nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, let's go and rest first."

After saying that, he turned to look at Peng Quan and said, "You did a good job on this errand. Go to the granary to get one stone of rice."

However, Peng Quan did not move. Instead, he bowed and said, "Ms. sir, I...I don't want rice!"

"Oh?"

Han Zhen became interested and asked, "Then what do you want?"

Peng Quan followed Qiu Niu's example, clasped his fists and performed a military salute, and said respectfully: "I want to follow my husband!"

"He's a wise man."

Han Zhen looked at him with a half-smile.

One stone of rice is already a huge wealth for salt farmers.

Save it, it will feed the whole family for half a year.

But no matter how frugal you are, you will eventually have enough to eat. I wonder if I will wait until the Year of the Monkey to get such an errand next time.

Peng Quan had a quick mind. In his opinion, if he gave up a stone of rice and followed Han Zhen, he would be able to live a life of food and clothing.

Today in the mountains, he spent a day with Qiu Niu and other scouts, and he got a lot of information.

These big-headed soldiers actually had three meals a day and one meat meal every three days.

Peng Quan didn't believe it at first, but when the scouts took out the cooking cakes from their arms at noon, he had no choice but to believe it.

Seeing that Han Zhen did not express his position, Peng Quan became anxious, and without caring about his dignity, he knelt down on one knee with a loud bang and said sincerely: "Mr. sir, I, Peng Quan, have nothing but strength and courage. I hope you will, sir." Don’t give up, accept me!”

He doesn't want to be a salt farmer and suffer all his life.

When Gan Chijun came before, he had thought of defecting, but what Gan Chijun did made him give up the idea again.

Although he has little knowledge, he has his own set of values.

In Peng Quan's view, it would be impossible to dare rebels like Chijun.

Facts have proved that his judgment is correct.

Now, the opportunity finally came, and he knew that if he missed it, it would be difficult to get a second chance in this life.

Han Zhen wrote lightly: "Tomorrow I will lead the troops to suppress the rebellion. If you can kill one level, I will accept you!"

"Yes!"

Peng Quan was overjoyed and responded loudly.

Han Zhen waved his hand and said: "Go and get the rice. It's your reward, it's yours. I, Han Zhen, always reward those who have merit, and I will never treat those who have merit."

"Justice and justice!"

Peng Quan looked moved and felt that he had followed the right person.

He is a real good man!

Watching Peng Quan's leaving figure, Monkey looked thoughtful.

Gee!
As expected of Second Brother Han, a few words made this man feel grateful.

I still have a lot to learn.

(End of this chapter)