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Chapter 130 Discussing land expansion

Watching Tao Zongwang and others leaving Zhuangzi armed with guns, sticks and knives, Zhao Zhen drank tea and read the diary. Seeing that he still had 151 points of luck, he considered whether to expand the boundaries of Liangshan Township.

Zhao Zhen was thinking about something in his mind and his hands were a little 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'm not worried about their group. I'm thinking about whether we should dispel the fog, expand the territory, and recruit more bankers." . Nowadays, people come to vote every day, but only three or five."

"I thought, there are many villages and towns scattered in the fog, and the government doesn't pay much attention to it. How about dispelling the fog and connecting the boundaries, so that we can expand the territory and gain more people. If things are not harmonious in the future, there will be some room for maneuver."

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. I have seen it, and the land is indeed barren. There is gravel under the two-finger-thick fine soil, and no crops can be grown. It is a pity that it is all abandoned now."

"Besides, this stream flows into Liangshan Lake from south to north. You have to see what is hidden in the mist before you can feel at ease."

Xiao Rang listened and said: "Master, Brother Pei Xuan is right, but I think we should go north. Let's not talk about what is in the south. It's just that we have been peaceful for so many years, and now the camp is guarding here. , thinking about it, there won’t be any problems. Secondly, let’s say that this water park is in Liangshan. This water park cannot be fully occupied. Except for the south bank, the north bank has not been seen. This water park is connected to many large lakes, and there are many watersides. There is fertile land, and if we can occupy the eight hundred miles of water in Liangshan, it will be a great inheritance."

"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, Yi It is difficult to defend and attack, and only Hutou Peak is occupied by the four main peaks.”

"Going from Jinshatan Beach to the north, there are Dogou Mountain, Hutou Peak, Heifengkou, and Qisan Mountain. In the north is Xiaoliang Peak where the emperor's monument is located. These places are now occupied by the fog. These places are three to five Thousands of households can be accommodated, and they can fish and farm as much as they can to support themselves."

"I looked through the diaries of the three villages of Liangcun, Zhangzhuang and Tianzhuang, and it was written that the Goutou Mountain is divided into the West Gouzhao Mountain and the East Gouzhao Mountain. 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 are Xiaoping Mountain and Yuhuangding. To the northwest is the main peak Qinglong Mountain, connected to Xiaoliang Peak . Extending from Xiaoliang Peak to the southeast is the main east-west peak, Guozi Mountain. Today, these places are still blocked by fog. If we capture these mountains and add the surrounding water, we can say that we can advance and attack, and retreat and defend."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen began to think deeply. What the two said had different emphases. From the current point of view, occupying the entire Shuibo Liangshan Mountain is the top priority. Just maintain the status quo on the south side.

Then he said: "What the two brothers said is that the foundation of the land here is always a little shallow. After listening to what the two brothers said, I agree with what brother Xiao Rang said. It would be helpful to occupy this 'eight hundred miles' water park first." A place that moves around."

After Pei Xuan heard this, he also said: "This method has been considered for a long time. The only disadvantage is that it consumes a lot of Qi." Zhao Zhen said: "When we dispersed Xixi Village from Hutou Peak to Xiaoliang Peak, we spent 48 Qi points. Luck. According to the village records, the two sides of Goutou Mountain should be not far from each other. Brothers Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi inspected the water park and said that there is a section of waterway on the east and west sides of Goutou Mountain that is very shallow. It’s less than one foot. I think it’s where the two peaks connect to the valley, and the water submerged it.”

When Pei Xuan heard this, he said: "This Nanshan Hotel is on the other side of Kotoushan Mountain. So it seems that Brother Zhugui is heading north, and along the water in the mist, I am afraid he went 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. In a few days, when the scholar comes back, we will discuss it again. At that time, all the heroes in the village will gather together, and we will discuss it again." Can cope with the changes in the world after the fog." After that, he resigned 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 to go back quickly. This time everyone was on horseback and knew the road. Zhao Zhen estimated that tomorrow He should be back by night, or the day after tomorrow at the latest.

Let's say that Zhao Zhen returned to Baishi Manor and went straight to the top of the mountain. There were more than ten courtyards in Baishi Valley, but this one was the largest. It had three entrances, and the kitchen in the back was also large. Li Xiaoer and Wang Qiao also moved here and chose a yard next to the school grounds. Li Xiaoer takes care of 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 is it equipped with a small kitchen, but there are 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 didn't 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 all 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 requirements, 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.

There are seven rooms in this house from east to west. The reverse room on the south side will be used as a study room in the future. In the future, children will be taught here. It can also be used as a guest room for occasional temporary residences such as Old Man Jin and Bai Duo's family. 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)