I rode and slashed unparalleled in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 458 Rich Land

"Think twice, Governor!"

The leader of the Duowu tribe, Jun Nujia, urged:

"This forest is extremely dense and dangerous. Even the bravest pioneers of our tribe have never been able to cross it safely."

"They either died tragically in the forests under the siege of wild beasts, or lost their way forever."

"We are very grateful to the governor for sending troops to help us, but we cannot just watch you die!"

All the people in Juannujia were numb.

When he learned that his son had brought back reinforcements from the Han Dynasty, he was extremely excited and summoned all the tribal leaders to come out to welcome him.

However, when he learned that the Liaodong governor was so reckless and wanted to cross the dense forest, his mood instantly fell to the bottom and he simply wanted to eat his son who talked nonsense alive.

Even if you want to die, don't take our people with you!
Juan Nujia's worries were certainly not groundless. When everyone arrived at the edge of the forest, Hou Cheng, Song Xian and others, who had originally thought it was nothing, suddenly turned green in the face.

"Uh, sir, how about we discuss this in detail?"

Song Xian backed out immediately:

"This forest looks really ominous."

Ominous forest.

God have mercy on them. They were born in Bingzhou and had seen many mountains and grasslands, but they had never imagined that the forest could be so terrifying.

Not to mention them, even Su Yao, looking at the dense forest, couldn't help but exclaim in his heart.

No wonder many of the war and construction games I played before had dead ends blocked by forests.

This is really shocking.

Just approaching the edge of the forest, an ancient and mysterious picture seems to unfold quietly before your eyes, and the primeval forest in front of you makes people involuntarily feel awe.

This is a northern coniferous forest that has not been extensively developed by humans. Its vastness and depth seem to be able to swallow up all the noise and civilization.

I saw towering ancient trees reaching into the sky. The trunks of some of the giant sequoias were so thick that it would take a dozen people to hug them. They were no less thick than modern skyscrapers.

These trees growing in cold areas do not shed their leaves in winter. Here, their trees are closely connected, with branches and leaves intertwined, forming an almost impenetrable green barrier, cutting the sky into irregular blue fragments. A little sunlight shines through the curtain, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a touch of mystery to this dark forest.

This is incomparable to those artificially developed scenic spots in reality.

Seeing such a scene for the first time, Su Yao's eyes flashed with excitement. He turned over and dismounted, and flew in with a big leap. When he landed, he felt as if there was a soft cushion under his feet. It was made of thick fallen leaves and dead branches. Every step he took made a slight rustling sound, as if the forest was whispering.

Yes, the forest seemed alive.

Beneath the apparent calm, the forest before us hides countless vibrant lives.

Colorful mushrooms poked their heads out from the rotten leaves, tiny insects shuttled between the light and shadows, and cheerful birds flew through the shadows of the trees.
And in the depths of the darkness, pairs of dark green eyes could be vaguely seen, staring at these uninvited guests vigilantly.

"Is that a wolf?" Hou Cheng finally found something familiar in the unfamiliar environment.

"Yes."

Wuluga nodded:
"There are countless numbers of forest wolves, ranging from hundreds to thousands, and sometimes even tens of thousands."

"My tribe has been fighting these wolves for hundreds of years, but we have not been able to penetrate their territory so far."

"Thousands and tens of thousands?" Song Xian was stunned.

How can this be.

Even on the grasslands in the past, I have never heard of so many wolves.

"My son is right."

Junnujia said in a low voice:
"Compared to the black and white disasters on the grassland, the wolf disaster is the most difficult problem for us in the white mountains and black waters."

The Northeastern ethnic groups make their living by fishing and hunting, which is fundamentally different from the nomadic peoples of the grasslands.

Compared with the nomadic tribes who lived in the endless grasslands, following the water and grass and had no fixed place to live, the Goguryeo people in the northeast settled between forests and rivers. They were half farmers and half hunters, relying on water sources and forests, and obtaining food and other necessities of life through farming, fishing, hunting and gathering.

The dense woodlands are rich in resources, especially the most important timber resources in the pre-industrial era, which are inexhaustible here. At the same time, there are also many easily mined stones and open-pit mines in the mountains and forests, which has enabled their handicrafts and manufacturing industries to develop rapidly. As a result, they have developed powerful city construction and palace manufacturing technologies that are no less powerful than those in the Central Plains.

But at the same time, the dense woodlands also harbor deep dangers.

This is what the wolf plague is like.

The primeval forest is full of vitality, with many creatures such as deer, bears, minks, pheasants, rabbits and squirrels breeding here. These rich wild animal resources naturally require the gathering of wolves.

With their high degree of organization and hunting efficiency, wolves occupied the top of the food chain in this forest and became a huge threat that the Goguryeo people had to face.

"The reason why the wolf disaster is difficult to deal with is not only because of their large numbers, but also because of their intelligence and cunning."

Jun Nujia continued, with a hint of helplessness and awe in his eyes:

"They know how to observe, learn, and even remember the scent and whereabouts of humans. Once someone has been attacked by a wolf pack, it will be difficult for them to find safety in this forest again."

"Those wolves will follow you day and night, launching a deadly attack the moment you relax."

"My tribe hunts wolves regularly every year, but even so, it's not uncommon for wolves to pass through the forest and attack the tribe."

“No one knows how many wolves there are in this forest, or what kind of dangers there are.”

"If the governor insists on going, I'm afraid he will not be able to escape his doom."

However, Su Yao would never listen to his nonsense.

Now, this forest has a special value in Su Yao's eyes.

[Cen Tian Ancient Tree (can be cut down)]: High-grade material that can be used for giant palaces and large ships.

That’s right, this is a strategic material!
Su Yao once read someone’s research on the Internet, why did the ancient Chinese palaces become smaller and smaller, and why the Ming Dynasty could not even rebuild its treasure ships?

A big reason for this is that by the Ming Dynasty in China, domestic land development had basically matured and large trees could no longer be found.

Even the emperor had to transport wood from Yunnan, Guizhou and other places thousands of miles to build the Forbidden City, and its scale was far from comparable to the palaces of the Han and Tang dynasties.

Although there are still some giant trees in the country, Su Yao's Liaodong is a vast plain, which is easy to cultivate for farming but lacks forest resources.

Goguryeo's dense forests in the northeast can obviously make up for his weakness, and perhaps even support him in building a large fleet in the future.

After all, Liaodong and its vassal states are all large counties along the coast!
"GOGOGO, let's go now!"

(End of this chapter)