The daily farming life of the black-bellied young lady

Chapter 169 Rock Climbing Training

When they reached the riverside in a wasteland, General Yan ordered the army to be repaired and take a good rest for 2 days. Everyone who had been exhausted for a long time lay down on the ground at once. Everyone in the Chu Ying team looked at Chu Ying and saw her Nodding their heads, they all began to rest well.

Chu Ying saw that the plain was surrounded by mountains on three sides, easy to defend and difficult to attack, with rivers passing by, and the soil was more suitable. If some people could be assigned to cultivate here, perhaps letting ordinary people come here to farm would solve part of the food problem. After all, Transporting food all the way is also a waste of time, manpower and material resources.

"General Yan, do you have a map? Do you know how far it is from the front line?"

Yan Qin looked at Chu Ying, who was young but slowly showing her leadership ability, "There are still more than 500 miles to go, but there are many mountain roads ahead, and the march is slow, what's wrong?"

"I came along the way and felt that this place is suitable for planting. Maybe some people can be retained or dispatched to hire some farmers to cultivate here. This will also solve part of the food and save some labor. Of course, some soldiers should be kept for protection. More than 500 miles said it is close It’s not close, it’s not far.”

"This idea is not bad. Originally, I suggested that the imperial court could set up a post house in this area."

Originally, Chu Ying did not have much hope for this opinion, after all, this is a relatively important decision.

"General, you said just now that there are many mountainous roads ahead? Is the mountain high? Can you climb over it directly? That will shorten the time a lot."

Yan Qin smiled lightly, "It's not that I didn't expect it. The mountains are high and steep, and there are dozens of mountains in a row. It will take more time to climb there. It's not worth it, but it's good if you can think about it."

Chu Ying lowered her head and pondered, "Is there any strong and long hemp rope in the army?"

"Yes, yes, what's the matter?" Yan Qin looked at Chu Ying's frowning, wondering what this little devil was thinking.

"How many? I think the mountains and ropes can be used to transport food to the opposite side for a longer distance."

"Part of the mountain is too steep, and there are cliffs below. It's not safe. I won't let you take risks. It's been transported like this in previous years. It's okay." Although she knew that Yan Qin didn't agree very much, Chu Ying still joined the team. Here, some soldiers with climbing experience were selected for intensive training.

No matter what Chu Ying said, the blacksmith was still unmoved. Unless he got an order or brought iron tools, he could make it. Chu Ying had no choice but to melt all her armor in exchange for 5 custom-made drops for the blacksmith. and 5 grapples.

The hand pulling the bellows was already trembling slightly, Chu Ying checked the equipment one by one, and wiped off the bean-sized sweat from her forehead.

"Young man is really good. Others can't do it after a while, but you have been pulling for a whole day. You also beat a lot of things. Why don't you come to the old blacksmith to help?"

"No, thank you. These are 5 gold leaves. I know they are useless here, but you should take them. Thanks for your hard work." Although the blacksmith is a bit old, his skills are still very good, and Chu Ying followed suit. Quite a lot.

"Team leader, I haven't been able to find your shadow. What are you doing? We've almost finished training, so go and have a look." After Chu Ying gave the iron tools to her subordinates, she went to the military supply department to pick up some ropes. Still not a lot, but better than using vines.

Chu Ying picked out the 20 with better balance of arm strength, leg strength and coordination.Let them sit together and teach them the basic knot-tying methods, starting with the commonly-used weighing knot, and they need to learn the skills of body knot, object knot, one-handed knot, and eyes-closed knot.

Then there are the most popular figure-of-eight knots, double fishing knots, double-tack knots and other 10 knots that you need to know for rock climbing. "Team rate? Other teams are either resting or practicing weapons. Why do we tie knots here? This is something only women do."

Chu Ying took the knot tied by the soldier and pulled it loosely. "This is rock climbing. You need to use it when climbing mountains. It is related to your own life. If you think it is irrelevant, you don't need to learn it." Chu Ying Sakura took the trouble to teach again.

"The mountain road ahead has eighteen bends, and the road is very narrow, which will seriously slow down the marching speed. If a rope can be stretched between the two mountains, it can shorten the time for food transportation. If the rope is strong enough or replaced with an iron rope, then it can be directly Master."

"I don't think I need to mention the importance of time in war anymore?"

Seeing Chu Ying's serious face, everyone couldn't believe that they really heard about the rope being erected just now?
Although no one has ever walked it, but I heard from veterans in the army that although the straight-line distance is only 100 miles on the mountain road, it actually takes 300 miles to walk. The road is difficult to walk, narrow and dangerous, and large carriages will be here Stop and go back to continue the military rations, and the food transported has to be transported through these mountain roads by manpower or horses and wheelbarrows.

Seeing everyone's frowns tightened, Chu Ying laughed loudly, seeing that everyone relaxed a lot because of her laughter, "What I said is really true, not a joke."

"Team leader, what are you laughing at?" The soldiers immediately bustled with each other.

"You haven't done anything yet, why are you so scared? Never say it's impossible, rock climbing is a basic skill, learning this can shorten part of the marching time, and practice using the rope from that tree first, I will choose Five people with strong strength will accompany me, and I will guarantee your safety, but you better not hold back."

It is difficult for Chu Ying to set up the cableway alone. Although Chu Ying does not know whether it is feasible, because Chu Ying has never walked that section of the mountain road, it is good to prepare early. You won't be overwhelmed.

"Chu Ying, oh no, team leader, this is the new rabbit blood, let's try it." Chu Ying gave the rabbit blood sent by the cook to the soldiers to share. The dishes are varied and delicious.

Generally, porridge and wild vegetable pancakes are served in the morning, fresh or marinated meat is added to bibimbap and soup for lunch, and vegetables are added for dinner.If you recognize edible plants along the way, Chuying will let the team members collect them. When encountering jungles or places where animals are infested, they will let the team members conduct archery training. Although the harvest is not much, the focus is on practice.

"Boss, let's call him Chu Ying. Is there still enough food? Last time, didn't you say that you have used up a small part of the food that needs to be delivered?"

"That's enough. Your soldiers hunted a lot of rabbits today. I'm afraid that the rabbits in this area will become extinct if they hunt any longer. Everything else has been taken care of except for today's food. The meat saved is enough to eat." It's been more than ten days, and this hasn't included the previous call."

Chu Ying looked at the soldiers who didn't rest on the spot but consciously practiced archery to capture rabbits. "I heard that the higher-ups will distribute some more iron pots at that time. Iron pots are really good. Even if you exchange 100 soldiers for me, I won't change one. Chu Ying, you really helped a lot."

"It's okay, it's all for the army." Chu Ying touched the letter on her chest subconsciously. Only after reading the letter before did she realize that those things were actually purchased by the Lu family's shop after the post intercepted the letter. It is an item controlled by the imperial court. It is difficult to make several iron pots at a time. The three iron pots sent were bought from other people at a temporary high price.

As the sky gradually darkened, Chu Ying looked at the starry sky in the south, wondering if Lu Ming had helped her take good care of Ye Qiu and Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and whether Lu Ming, a prodigal old lady, was still running around doing business.

(End of this chapter)