Things were arranged for Wu Yong, Chao Gai was very relieved, Wu Yong said that this person may be inferior to Zhuge Liang, but it is almost the same, all kinds of ghost ideas, small tricks are endless, Chao Gai doesn't care how he tosses, as long as this competition is done. When the news came out, the Jeju prefect was also very happy about this competition, after all, Tai'an's annual temple fair drives economic development, as the Jeju prefect he is very envious, and now the Jeju prefect can also hold such an event under the rule of the prefect Xu is still very excited, but he is worried that a large number of people will gather to cause public security problems, so he deliberately put it forward first, so that Shi Wenbin and Chao Gai can prepare a plan in advance. Chao Gai was not worried, he just said that he would ensure that everything was okay at that time.

Hu Cheng and Xu Guanzhong led a team to explore Jeju Island, during which it took at least two months, and Chao Gai has been busy training the army and training generals.

In the evening of that day, Chao Xun came over to ask Chao Gai to go back to discuss things. Chao Gai rushed back with Jiao Ting and a few guards overnight, and the hall of Chao's house was brightly lit, Chao Xun, Liu Youtian, and the bald head who planted the tree were all there.

Chao Gai asked, "Uncle Xun, what's the matter?" ”

Chao Xun said with a smile: "Arida said that the bald head has a seedling plan, because the number is too large, there are three or four hundred acres of seedlings, and I am afraid that the seedlings will be as many as millions in the future, I didn't dare to agree, so I asked you to come back and decide." ”

"Okay, I'll ask the bald head." Chao Gai said and turned his head to ask Bald Qiang, "What kind of seedlings are you planning to cultivate?" ”

"The mulberry cuttings cultivated some time ago have all been planted, and there are still many people nearby to buy, so they can only be postponed next year. In addition, fruit tree seedlings such as pear trees, peppercorns, and jujubes are very popular, especially peppercorns, due to a large number of purchases by our firms, people in many places are willing to plant pepper trees. So I plan to raise a large number of seedlings, one we can plant some of our own, and the other can be handed over to the seed firm for sale, which is all income, you must know that one acre of land can cultivate tens of thousands of seedlings, or even more, a seedling for two pennies is much more cost-effective than growing grain. Bald Qiang said.

Chao Gai said: "Although the ground is tight, as long as it can be used on the right road, it will definitely be approved for you." You elaborate on the number of seedlings cultivated. ”

Bald Qiang took a stack of crumpled papers and handed them to Chao Gai, the words on it were crooked, but they were written in great detail.

"Fifty acres of mulberry saplings, one million trees". Mulberry as an economic tree species for silkworm farming Chao Gai is still very like, silk can not only be sold domestically, but also an important product of export foreign trade, one million trees are few, in order to form a silk production area in Jeju at least have to cultivate tens of millions of seedlings, you must know that not every seedling can grow into a big tree, there are many losses in the middle.

"Fifty acres of pepper seedlings, one million trees." Zanthoxylum pepper seedlings are planted with seeds, dense, an acre grows 20,000 trees is not unusual, Zanthoxylum pepper as the main product of seasoning is still very popular, the price is also high, a million seedlings are not much, this thing in the field, can be planted everywhere in front of the house and behind the house, planted can grow pepper, it is indeed a very good tree species, a peppercorn grain can be exchanged for money, this Chao Gai likes.

"Fifty acres of willow saplings, 250,000 trees." Seeing this, Chao Gai asked, "What are you doing to cultivate so many willow saplings?" ”

Bald head said: "Willow is a tree species that likes water, there are several large and small rivers in Yuncheng County, planting willow trees on the side of the river can not only beautify the environment but also protect the embankment, and willow is also a good wood, which can do a lot of things." ”

"Okay. Willow trees should indeed be planted on both sides of the embankment. Chao Gai said.

Then look down, "Fifty acres of pears, 200,000 trees." ”

Without waiting for Chao Gai to ask, the bald head introduced: "Although the pear is delicious, the seeds cannot grow after planting, and they need to be grafted." This grafting requires the use of pear to make rootstock. ”

"Well, the pear tree is an important fruit, and it should be cultivated to cultivate fruit seedlings. What is the following sweet tea seedling, and one hundred acres of sweet tea seedlings will be cultivated at once? Chao Gai asked.

The bald head said: "Sweet tea is actually not tea, it is a kind of begonia." This begonia blooms with white flowers in spring, and this tree can be used as a roadside greening tree, and more importantly, it can be used as a rootstock for grafting apples, so it is very important. ”

Chao Gai said: "Just do what you think, in addition to the above, cultivate dozens of yew, ginkgo and other tree species." A total of 500 acres of land will be approved for you, and you must take care of it, and next year it will bear fruit, divide your house, and marry a daughter-in-law. ”

The bald head is very happy, and being recognized is the greatest encouragement, and immediately said: "Don't worry, I will do a good job, planting trees is my biggest hobby." ”

In fact, there are several other small nurseries in Yuncheng, which are also cultivating various saplings, but the scale is very small and cannot be compared with Chao Gai's family.

Farmland, aquaculture, and industry each perform their own duties and do their own things, and Chao Gai is to manage the general direction, and the important energy is still focused on the military.

That night, Chao Gai called Bian Xiang, Xie Zhen, and Xie Bao over in the barracks, as well as Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, Yang Chun, and Chen Da. The barracks were brightly lit, and Zhu Wu, the division of the Second Army, was covered. There weren't many people, but the atmosphere was serious.

Chao Gai said: "Do you remember the last time our caravan, navy and pirate black sand battle? ”

Bian Xiang said: "Naturally, I remember that although our army won, the losses are not small, and there are casualties. ”

Zhu Wudao: "We urgently need horses, cattle, cowhides, and sheepskins, which are the most important strategic materials, so this trade route must be unimpeded." ”

"This understands, horses can be war horses, can pull carts and plough the land, and oxen have the best strength to plough the land. Cowhide and sheepskin are all materials used to make leather boots and armor, which is naturally very important. A few pirates were polite to them, and they were killed directly. Shi Jin said.

Chao Gai said: "The intelligence department has been investigating for days, and finally obtained the place where the Black Sand pirates are entrenched, the old nest is an island in the sea of Dengzhou, they call him Black Sand Island, the Black Sand Pirates suffered the last defeat There are only about 200 people left, but they are all strong men. In addition, there are many high mountains and dense forests on the island, and the naval army may not be able to complete the task of extermination alone, so the mountain platoon was dispatched to assist, and Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, Yang Chun, and Chen Da followed the team to assist, do you understand? ”

"Understood." The people answered.

Chao Gai asked Jiao Ting to also gather a team of fifty people, all of whom were teams with small bows and crossbows, and gathered fifty people from the mountain platoon, a total of more than 100 people, and rushed to the naval camp.

Ruan Xiaoqi was still in a daze when he got up from the bed, and when he saw Chao Gai coming, he asked, "Brother, what are you doing?" ”

"The foothold of Heishazi has been found, you quickly assemble the team, Kong Yang and Ruan Xiaowu, with a total of three hundred people and ten centipede boats, set off overnight to catch up with Dengzhou." Chao Gai ordered.

"Yes." Ruan Xiaoqi agreed.

"Remember, only talk about the exercise to the outside world, and don't divulge the real news." Chao Gai admonished again.

The speed of the assembly of the navy army was still very fast, and in the time of a stick of incense, ships, artillery, giant crossbows and other materials were prepared. There are a total of ten centipede warships, and a large merchant ship of Asuka serves as the flagship of Chao Gai. Sailing in the middle of the night, fortunately, there are people like Ruan Xiaoer who are very familiar with Shuibo Liangshan, otherwise it is really easy to get lost. One night with a good wind, I walked out more than 100 miles until the light of day. The soldiers took turns resting, eating, drinking, and sleeping on the boat, and soon went north along the Yellow River to the sea, and five days later, this fleet appeared near the sea off Dengzhou. In order not to attract attention, he didn't put a flagpole on it, so he found an inconspicuous small port and hid it.

The flagship of the Asuka ship, Chao Gai held a temporary pre-war meeting.

The battle was commanded by Chao Gai, and Zhu Wu was the military advisor. Ruan Xiaoqi, the head of the water army, Kong Yang and Ruan Xiaowu assisted. Bian Xiang, the person in charge of the landing battle, was assisted by Xie Zhen, Xie Bao, Shi Jin, Shi Xiu, Yang Chun, and Chen Da.

Zhu Wudao: "This group of pirates are all old bandits who have accumulated years, and they are all murderous and murderous, which is not comparable to ordinary bandits, so once you encounter them, you don't have to be merciful, unless you are sure that you have no ability to resist, you can relax." Because the pirates were extremely vigilant, they decided to rest now, and at dusk when the pirates returned to the nest to launch a strong attack, the navy used superior artillery fire and giant crossbows to kill as many pirates as possible, and the mountain platoon would only land and fight as a last resort. ”

Ruan Xiaoqi said: "After the lessons of the last naval battle, the rate of fire of the giant crossbow and the Lying Niu Cannon has been practiced faster, and the ordinary sailors are also equipped with strong bows to ensure that the pirates are caught off guard." ”

Kong Yang proposed: "This group of pirates is ruthless, I suggest preparing more fierce fire oil, and if there is a chance, they will burn them and their ships." ”

"Wouldn't that be a pity, and how nice it would be to rob their pirate ship." Ruan Xiaowu said with a smile.

Chao Gai said: "Although the pirate ship is good, it is better to destroy it if it is more difficult to capture the ship, and there is no need to sacrifice the lives of the brothers." ”

"Brother is benevolent." The generals said.

"Okay, get ready for all kinds of return ships, and set off as soon as dusk." Chao Gai said.

In the early afternoon, the Intelligence Service sent an old fisherman, who was the guide of the operation, and despite his ordinary appearance, he had actually killed three pirates, because of that conflict, his twenty-year-old son was killed, and the fishing boat was robbed by pirates. It is precisely because of this that the old fisherman has a deep hatred for the pirate.

The sun was turning westward, the cold wind was blowing on the sea, and the cabin was a little warmer. Chao Gai asked the old fisherman: "Let's go now, is it dark to go to Heishazi Island?" ”

The fisherman nodded, "It's time to go." ”

Chao Gai ordered the fleet to set off, and set sail and paddled towards Heishazi Island. It was half an hour before the boat was sailing, and I vaguely saw the fire on the island, and because it was dark, the pirates found the fleet when the fleet was three or four hundred meters close to the island, and boarded the ships one by one to prepare for battle.

The pirate's combat experience is not covered, and he reacts quickly and quickly sails out to meet the battle.