"Mo Yu!"

Zhang Zhun suddenly shouted.

"Here!"

Mo Yu hurriedly responded.

"Go and help them count their supplies!"

"Clear out all kinds of seizures as soon as possible, in case there is a change!"

Zhang Zhun said coldly.

After all, Aoshan City is surrounded by enemies on three sides, Jimo County to the west, Pingdu Prefecture and Laizhou Prefecture to the northwest, and Laiyang to the northeast. The Dengzhou soldiers coming from the direction of Laiyang are likely to arrive in a very short time. The soldiers of Li Chengdong who garrisoned Laizhou, as well as the local regimental training organized by Sun Zhiqi, the prefect of Laizhou, may also besiege Aoshan City with the soldiers of Dengzhou. Therefore, if Aoshan City cannot be controlled in its own hands as soon as possible and armed as soon as possible, the consequences may be very serious.

Of course, Mo Yu understood the tense situation in Aoshan City and agreed to go.

Zhang Zhun jumped off the horse and walked slowly.

The Acropolis of Aoshan looks much more dilapidated than the Acropolis of Lingshan. I can't see the slightest bit of anger, and when I look at the past, it's all a dying and lifeless feeling. Aoshan City is also a structure of a long cross street. Generally speaking, the number of shops in the Acropolis should be a lot. On both sides of the long cross street, there should be a dense crowd of shops. However, in Aoshan City, on both sides of the cross street, you can only see sparse shops. Many shops have door panels. Judging by the dust on the door panel, it should have been closed for quite some time.

The fact that business is so underdeveloped shows that the situation here is really bad. Because the military households are so poor and seriously lack purchasing power, the shops are so withered. The withering of shops and the inactivity of trade will make a place even more closed, closed, and self-degenerating. Aoshan City is a typical example of self-depravity. If there is no effective change, perhaps in less than ten years, Aoshan City will be completely weathered.

The most annoying thing is that as long as the wind blows, it will inevitably roll up bursts of dust. Some of the dust was rolled up from the streets. Some of the dust is scraped from the roof. Originally, the bluestone pavement was good, smooth and flat, sturdy and durable, but the bluestone pavement in Aoshan City was different. Due to the lack of repair and maintenance, most of the bluestone pavement has become a complete dirt road. Due to the crushing of the board car, there were pits and puddles, and some big pits were as deep as knees. It's really muddy on rainy days and dirt on sunny days.

As the battle ended, ragged military households poured out on both sides of the street. They all came out of the adobe houses behind the shops, covered in thick soil. The military households all stared at Zhang Zhun who came slowly with expectant eyes.

The vast majority of them were ragged and skinny. Many people are actually not very old, but they are already hunchbacked. The hunchback that was exposed grinded out thick calluses. There were also people with thick scars on their bodies. The complexion of every military household is sallow and sallow, and there is no brilliance in his eyes at all. This is the result of severe malnutrition.

Although Aoshan City is an acropolis and concentrates a large number of people and resources, it is often attacked by the enemy, whether it is fishing, boiling salt, or even farming, it is greatly disturbed, so the source of livelihood of local military households is very scarce. Here, before the net worth of a few hundred yuan, it was already a huge amount of money. Many people can't even eat salt, so they have to use seawater to cook rice, which can be imagined the hardships of life.

Some military households have a thick layer of mud on their hair, and they don't know how long it has not been washed. The clothes of all the military households were black and covered with mud. Layers of dirt are piled on top of each other, and the original color of the clothes is almost invisible. Speaking of which, Aoshan City also has a major flaw, that is, a serious shortage of water. Despite its proximity to the sea, it is not possible to use it directly. The fresh water of Aoshan City can only rely on well water.

However, with the severe drought of the weather, the well water is becoming less and less. The well ten zhang deep is basically out of water, and it must be drilled to more than thirteen zhang before there is clear water. However, there are only a few such deep wells in Aoshan City, which are not enough at all. Next to almost every deep well, there are military households lining up all night, hoping to get a bucket or two of water. Many people hope from the bottom of their hearts that someone will be able to dig more deep wells for them.

In fact, the deep well of thirteen zhang can be technically completely done with the ability of craftsmen. As long as the manpower, material and financial resources can be guaranteed, it will only take half a month to drill a deep well. However, the crux of the matter is that it costs a lot to drill such a deep well. At least about three hundred taels of silver. The officers of Aoshan City, of course, are not willing to pay for it. Ordinary military households, who have no money of their own, can only endure in pain.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhun's arrival gave hope to the Aoshan guards.

The matter of dividing the fields and land may be able to be delayed, but the matter of digging wells cannot be delayed. In fact, Zhang Zhun has also been prepared for this problem for a long time. When attacking Aoshan City, Zhang Zhun had already decided that he must drill ten deep wells in Aoshan City in the shortest possible time. If the water problem is not solved, everything else is nonsense. Even basic water for domestic use, let alone agricultural production, is not guaranteed.

"He's Zhang Zhun?"

"Is that Zhang Zhun?"

"That should be Zhang Zhun, right?"

"Hopefully he'll help us dig a few more wells."

"Hopefully he can help us solve the problem of water sources."

"Drilling wells still can't solve the problem, only by bringing living water from Laoshan is the most fundamental way out."

…… Among the military households, there were constant whispers.

They are indeed full of expectations for Zhang Zhun's arrival.

The eager and expectant eyes of the military families fell on Zhang Zhun's body. Their eyes were completely different from those of the military households on Lingshanwei's side. They sincerely hope that Zhang Zhun will come. The problem of drilling wells is the most urgent problem for them to solve. At the same time, they hope that the policies of Fushan City can be popularized throughout Aoshanwei. Equalize the land, exempt from forced labor, rejuvenate China, and build Datong, what a loud slogan!

Of course, there are some people who have doubts. These people are mainly local merchants in Ao Shanwei. Although Zhang Zhun abolished various identity restrictions on merchants and gave merchants a clear status, Zhang Zhun had to collect commercial taxes, which made merchants feel a little cut off their flesh. In a rotten place like Aoshan City, the profit of the business is very small. Most of the shops are boiling. Wouldn't it be worse if a 15% business tax was to be imposed? I wonder if Zhang Zhun can change his original intention?

"Folks!"

"I'm Zhang Zhun! Zhang Yulin! ”

"I'll help you solve the water problem!"

"I will also help you solve the problem of the field!

Zhang Zhun arched his hand and said in a straight voice.

Regarding the hopes of the Aoshan Guards, Zhang Zhun gave a definite, accurate, and unambiguous answer in the most direct and concise language. Regarding the reaction of the Aoshan guards, Zhang Zhun was quite satisfied. He is also quite clear about their requirements. As long as the problems of water sources and fields are solved, the support of the Aoshan Guards is absolutely reassuring. He is fully qualified to believe that he should have a better start in Aoshanwei.

"He's Zhang Zhun!"

"He is Zhang Yulin!"

"Zhang Yulin said that he wants to help us solve the problem of water sources!"

"Zhang Yulin said that he wants to help us solve the problem of the field!"

"My mother, the bitter words are finally coming to an end! As long as the well is well, I must be comfortable and take a bath! I haven't showered in five months! ”

"What are you five months? I haven't taken a shower in half a year! Look at my eldest brother, like a mud monkey, he hasn't taken a bath for more than a year! The dirt on his body, if all he rubbed off, would weigh at least three pounds! I didn't see his face, only two eyeballs were still clean! ”

"I think I probably have five pounds of dirt on me......"

…… In the midst of all kinds of self-deprecating speeches, the mood of the military households could not be suppressedly excited. After all, they are the same people in the guard, and they still know the situation in Fushan City very well. According to the information they inquired, everyone in Fushan City was assigned a field. As long as we wait until October, when the grain is harvested, everyone will no longer be in danger of starvation. In such a year, as long as there is enough food to fill the stomachs of themselves and their families, the military families have no more luxuries.

Now, Zhang Zhun has finally come to Aoshanwei.

Ao Shanwei's good words, it should have come, right?

"Your Excellency!"

"We welcome you!"

Suddenly, some soldiers raised their arms and shouted.

"Welcome, Lord Servant!"

"Welcome, Lord Servant!"

"Welcome, Lord Servant!"

…… Soon, more and more military households joined the welcoming army.

Zhang Zhun smiled with satisfaction. He loved it. He hated the indifferent look on Ling Shanwei's side. As long as they welcome themselves, wells, fields, etc., are not a problem at all. He took a deep breath to calm his mind. Zhang Zhun waved his hand and said loudly: "I promise that in the shortest possible time, ten deep wells will be drilled for everyone!" In the future, more deep wells will be drilled to ensure that everyone has water! The fields will also be distributed to everyone as quickly as possible! I promise you that in the future, everyone in Aoshanwei will have food, water, housing, work, and money! ”

"Bang Bang!"

"Zhang Yulin, we recommend you to be the commander of the guard!"

"That's right, we all recommend Zhang Yulin as the commander of the guard!"

Hearing such a solemn promise from Zhang Zhun, the military households became excited again.

Warm applause rang out without hesitation, mixed with continuous cheers.

(To be continued)