Song Dynasty Iron Armored Army

Chapter 312 Cutting Trees and Planting Trees

Wu Yong thought about it, and it was indeed the case. There were many islands on the sea that had not yet formed forces, and there were more uninhabited islands. They could be taken down by sending some soldiers casually. What is Kyushu Island?

"Didn't my brother say that the merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are very rich? These pirates collect taxes and fees from passing merchant ships. Why don't we incorporate this Yamamoto team, and then collect taxes and fees from merchant ships in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, so that we can better protect them. For the safety of merchant ships in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, secondly, there are a few more ways to get money, and now money is being spent everywhere." Wu Yong said.

"Sir, you are a master. This method is great, but I don't have the energy for the time being. The mountainous area in the north of Yizhou needs to be greatly developed, and we need to build our source of troops, food and grassland there, so we can only slow down here until the navy is strong. Let’s do it again.” Chailin said.

Wu Yong said: "Of course I propose that I don't want to do it right away, but we need to prepare first, send people to learn the language of Kyushu, find reliable communications, and be familiar with the generation of marine merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, so that when our navy grows stronger It can be implemented immediately."

"It makes sense. After I go back, I will send people to Jiangsu and Zhejiang to hire a few officers to learn about the maritime merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang." Chailin said.

In the early morning, Chai Lin, Dian Zhengnan, Jie Bao, Tao Zongwang and others led more than a dozen soldiers into the mountains of Yangma Island.There are many mountains on Yangma Island, and there are many trees on the mountains, especially the red pine, which is 200 years old, and it is not unusual for two people to hug each other.The first Zhuangding Village has been decided, called Daohuaxiang No. [-] Village, with [-] bungalows, covering a total area of ​​[-] mu.In addition to a large number of bricks, stones, cement and steel bars, housing construction also requires a large amount of wood. In these years, doors, windows, tables, chairs and benches all need to be made of wood.

The forest in front of me is at least three or four thousand acres, mainly red pine, black pine, fir, and oak trees, and willow, poplar, and elm are the main trees at the foot of the mountain.

Dian Zhengnan said: "There are more trees on Yiling than this. Tigers and wolves are in packs. Only by cutting down the trees can the cure be cured."

"Water far away doesn't quench thirst nearby. Trees on Yiling can be used nearby if they are cut down. You can't come here." Chailin said.

Tao Zongwang led a carpenter who took some measurements with a tape measure and a large caliper.Here are the original ecological trees, some of which are not very good for timber because the branches have not been pruned.

Chai Lin asked: "Zong Wang, this piece will be cut, what do you think about the arrangement?"

Tao Zongwang said: "First cut down miscellaneous trees more than one foot thick at breast height to build houses and make furniture. Small trees dry quickly in the shade and are easy to transport. Then cut down big trees and store them for about two years to dry before transporting them out to build ships. .”

Chai Lindao: "You arrange carpentry marking, first mark out the trees for building furniture and houses, and I arrange for Li Kui to lead the light infantry battalion to cut these trees out, and then build roads and build carts to transport them out. They used big trees for shipbuilding. If you can’t cut it down, you will arrange craftsmen to cut it down later. Small trees and unproductive trees are kept, so that they can continue to grow, and they can be replanted in time after felling, so as to make plans for long-term development.”

"Okay, brother, don't worry, I will arrange people to mark. As for the greening after cutting down the big trees, it will be slower. I will arrange to set up a nursery, cultivate some seedlings first, and plant the small trees after felling. You can really count on It depends on poplars and willows, and some willows are planted by the river and stream, which can be used as furniture, doors and windows in more than ten years, which is more useful than the trees on this mountain." Tao Zongwang said.

"Okay, you can arrange some nursery here to cultivate some poplar and willow saplings. When the leaves fall, I will arrange to buy tens of thousands of trees from Dengzhou by big ship and transport them to plant first." Chailin said.

It took a lot of labor to build a road that could transport the timber out, but that was no problem.The soldiers of the Qingbu Battalion are full of energy. If they don’t find something to do for them, they are prone to troubles. There are so many battles, and they are tired of training every day. Occasionally, they will be on vacation when they do work and repair roads. value.

After the road is completed, the land at the foot of the mountain is more fertile and can be reclaimed into good fields. Rice can be planted near water, and wheat and corn can be planted without water.The gentle hills on both sides can be reclaimed into terraced fields, and some fruits such as pomegranates, oranges, oranges, and kiwis can be planted. The people who immigrate have more income, so they can settle down. Otherwise, everything is in vain. Immigrants have no income and have to go back.

All of these need to be planned in advance, so as not to waste manpower and material resources after being built and then demolished.

In the afternoon, Li Kui led more than 300 soldiers from the Qingbu Battalion to arrive, took saws and axes, and started felling under the guidance of the craftsmen.

Li Kui looked puzzled and said: "This thing is really troublesome. I used to think that cutting trees can be done with an axe. I didn't expect to use a saw."

Tao Zongwang said: "The ax is inefficient, and the saw is fast and labor-saving. The most important thing when cutting down a tree is safety. Predict the direction of the falling tree and avoid it in advance, so that no one can be hurt."

Although Li Kui is a jerk, he can still understand good and bad words. Although the markings are all small trees for furniture, doors and windows, they are also 20 meters to [-] meters high. It is as thick as one person. The moment it falls is very dangerous. It hurts to touch.

If he cut down a tree, there would be casualties, and he, the battalion commander, couldn't bear it.

Li Kui made arrangements again and again, and the team leaders made careful arrangements, and started logging.Hundreds of people worked together, and there were no bears to make trouble. The speed was very fast, and the trees fell down.

Chai Lin was very satisfied, and said: "Yes, yes, this tree can be cut very quickly. In three to five days, all the wood for doors, windows and furniture can be felled."

"That's right, our Qingbu camp is no worse than anyone else." Li Kui said happily.

"Well, okay, in a few days I'll bring you tens of thousands of saplings, and plant willows by the river, so that when they grow up, they can enjoy the shade." Chai Lin said.

"Ah, when the tree grows, we'll have to switch defenses and leave." Li Kui said with a sobbing face.

"The [-] acres of Chinese cabbage, carrots, and chervil planted by Lu Yingchang will not be left to your camp when they transfer back in a few days. No bargaining is allowed. Thirty thousand willows, even if there is one less, will not work. Next spring I'll come and check it myself," Chailin said.

Dian Zhengnan looked at Li Kui gloatingly, this kid just didn't take care of him, he made meritorious service in the war, and started to cock his tail.

Li Kui said: "Brother, Tieniu knows it's wrong. I'm not good at planting. I'm not good at planting. But none of us can count."

"You don't need to count. There are no clerks in the army. Just let him count. Thirty thousand trees are not much. In a few days, I will send you [-] new recruits to add them. One person only has fifty trees." Chailin said.

"Okay brother, promise to complete the task."

Li Kui didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, such a small matter is not a mountain of swords and fire, and it would be hypocritical, if it is not done well, he will be punished, so he took the big ax and obediently went to cut trees.

(End of this chapter)