Chapter 14: The Idea of the City
"I have gathered everyone here today, mainly because we are now facing a huge crisis, I believe everyone should know what happened in the Warcraft Forest, and besides, the cold winter is coming, everyone should know very well that with our very living environment, it is difficult to survive this cold winter! Even if we survive, what about the next cold winter? Relocation is already urgent, so in the past few days, I have chosen a new place to live, that is, the Strange Stone Forest, why should I choose the future settlement in the Strange Stone Forest? In fact, it is very simple. ”
Ye Gucheng sketched the general appearance of the strange stone forest on the dirt with dead branches, and with the completion of the last stroke, he continued to circle the main points and continued: "The strange stone forest is a natural treasure house, with inexhaustible wood, stone, and fertile soil。。。。。。 ”
"Ye Gongzi. Xuanyuan Zhuo couldn't help but interrupt the other party's words: "Wood may be used to build huts, make obstacles and bow and arrow weapons, but what can stones and soil do?"
Hearing this, Ye Gucheng smiled, but did not answer, but looked around at everyone: "I know that everyone is from the Nansheng Continent, and the Nansheng Continent is mainly based on stone houses and castles, I want to know, can anyone here build stone houses, know how to fire bricks, or have participated in the construction of the city?"
Everyone couldn't help but look at each other, obviously not understanding what Ye Gucheng meant, and after a long time, an old man in his 50s slowly walked out of the crowd. "The old man has participated in the repair of the city wall, I wonder if Ye Gongzi thinks it is useful?"
Ye Gucheng naturally recognized the old man, and when he heard this, his heart was shocked, and he hurriedly asked, "I don't know what Uncle Wendong used to repair the city wall?"
"We're using a binder. ”
Ye Gucheng couldn't bear the wild beating in his heart, and continued to ask casually: "I don't know, Uncle Wendong can make this kind of adhesive?"
Although puzzled, Xuanyuan Wendong still replied truthfully: "The binder is very simple to make, just add water and heat the knotweed to make a slime, and then mix it with an appropriate amount of lime and fine sand, and stir it into a mixed slurry, these things are very common and can be found everywhere." ”
"The bricks used to build the house, Uncle Wendong can make them?"
"That's easier, as long as there's a brick kiln. ”
God help me!
Ye Gucheng couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Great, if there is a need in the future, I hope Uncle Wendong will not refuse." ”
"As long as it is beneficial to our clan, Ye Gongzi will send it at will, and he will never give up. ”
"Ye Gongzi. Xuanyuan Zhuo couldn't help but ask, "What exactly do you need Wendong to do?"
"Patriarch, look. I saw Ye Gucheng holding a withered branch and continuing to sketch on the ground, he drew very carefully, with clear outlines one stroke at a time, and the people watching gradually turned into shock from the initial doubt.
"This is ... Xuanyuan Zhuo exclaimed in disbelief: "City?"
"Not bad!" Ye Gucheng was very satisfied with everyone's performance, however, he preferred Xuanyuan Xiu's eyes full of admiration, and immediately, he said triumphantly: "I have thought about it! If we want to live without food and clothing in the future, we must first improve our living conditions, thatched huts, can not meet the needs of the future cold, and once a fire occurs, the consequences are unimaginable, so we must build real houses, with stone and adobe as the main materials." Moreover, the strange stone forest is bordered by the Nu Sea in the north and the abyss in the west, so we only need to build a wall on the southeast side, and at the same time, in order to better defend, we must set up this arsenal to collect broken iron tools and rebuild them to create new armor and weapons. At the same time, set up military camps, training special school grounds and other military bases on the southeast side, here is the stable, can provide soldiers to raise war horses, the city gate can not be too far away from the barracks, convenient for timely support and defense, the city gate is the city tower walkway, but in order to have a wider field of vision, it needs to be built higher, these grooves of the city tower are mainly used for defense, which can effectively resist the enemy's attack, and it is also convenient for the clan shooters to counterattack. As for this large open space on the side, I have thought about it, it can be used for farming, and in terms of seeds, we can first cultivate edible wild vegetables and wild fruits in the mountains and forests. ”
In fact, Ye Gucheng still has many ideas that have not been said one by one, such as markets, hospitals, schools, etc., but these must be realized by finding talents in this area.
Shock, ecstasy and all kinds of expressions are vividly reflected in everyone at this moment, if this project can really be completed, it is comparable to the city of the Nansheng Continent, which has never been seen in the Northern Wasteland!
Although Xuanyuan Zhuo Zhuo was also excited, he did not lose his judgment, and immediately, he said in a deep voice: "Ye Gongzi, I'm afraid that time does not allow, such a project, even if the strength of the whole clan is mobilized, it will take decades! During this period, if the enemy attacks, what should we do? Although the mountain road here is narrow, easy to defend and difficult to attack, but if our clan really wants to defend, it will definitely suffer heavy losses! If the enemy attacks the clan, I am afraid that it will not be able to defend it, after all, there are 10 tens of thousands of people in the Black Mountain Clan, and our clan only has 8,000 soldiers left and our group of old, weak, sick and disabled!"
Xuanyuan's words are tantamount to giving the clansmen a slap in the face! Yes! If the enemy attacks the clan, he will really exterminate the clan!
"It is true that we are not able to complete such a project at present, and we can only build according to the model of the existing village in the early stage, but in the strange stone forest, we have enough wood and stone to complete this huge project, and the main material of which is clay, which can be obtained from the endless soil. As a modern person, although Ye Gucheng is not as strong as the people of this era in terms of physical strength, his thinking and wisdom are naturally much stronger than theirs! There is no absolute enemy in the world, as long as it is advantageous, all enemies can be turned into friends, everyone is just for survival, since the Montenegrin clan is so powerful, as long as we persuade the Montenegrin clan to join us, because the geographical location of the strange stone forest is unique, there is only one entrance, the location is narrow and condescending, as long as the defense project is built in time, heavy guards, unless the enemy is dozens of times our number, otherwise we can't attack it, so that we have enough time and manpower for internal construction, maybe three or five years can be done!"
"No, you can't. Hearing this, Xuanyuan Zhuo exclaimed: "The Black Mountain tribe worships evil gods, is fierce and insatiable by nature, has always been proud of plundering other tribes, and every year they force and kill the affiliated tribes to hand over young women for fun, and like to eat children. ”
No way!
How can there be such a brutal race in this world? And cannibalism?
However, when it came to Xuanyuan Xiu, he was not willing to take a risk, and immediately, he muttered: "Then, what about the barbarian tribe?"
"The barbarian tribe is actually from the Nansheng Continent, and they treat the affiliated tribes kindly, and they don't embarrass them too much, but they are ordered to hand over grain every year. "Regarding the situation of the various races in the Wild Land, Xuanyuan Zhuo is extremely clear.
In this case, the barbarian tribe is a suitable ally. Thinking of this, Ye Gucheng said slowly: "Then unite the barbarian tribe against the Black Mountain Clan." ”
"Ye Gongzi, I'm afraid it's not that easy!" Xuanyuan Zhuo smiled bitterly: "Let's not say for the time being that if you want to go to the Barbarian Tribe, you must pass through the territory of the Black Mountain Clan, even if you arrive safely, the Barbarian Tribe will not easily offend the Black Mountain Clan, I'm afraid that at that time, I will sacrifice us to the Black Mountain Clan to show goodwill, alliance, I'm afraid it's impossible!"
"Patriarch, but I have a different opinion, the barbarian tribe has been oppressed by the Montenegrin tribe for a long time, attacking the city and plundering the pool, if you say that there is no hatred, I don't believe it, the reason for forbearance is just that the strength is not as good as the other party, and there is no reason to go to war, if I promise heavy profits, invite to live in the strange stone forest, you also know, with the area of the strange stone forest, even if it is not a problem to live in 10 tens of thousands of people, I don't believe they will not be tempted. "Ye Gucheng is very familiar with human nature.
"Ye Gongzi, in this way, wouldn't we lure the wolf into the house? If one day, the barbarian tribe is in trouble, I am afraid that it will not end well. "Xuanyuan Excellence will never forget the rebellion of the Tuoba people in the Nansheng Continent.
"At this point, the patriarch can rest assured, I actually dare to let them settle in, there must be precautions, besides, as long as the barbarian tribe is not an idiot, it should know that only cooperation can coexist, after all, there are several tribes on this continent that are eyeing each other! Moreover, you also said that we can't complete it in decades on our own! Only by using the hands of the two tribes can we complete it faster!"
Xuanyuan Zhuo knew that Ye Gucheng was telling the truth, but he didn't continue to refute it, but now they had to face another problem. "According to Ye Gongzi's plan, who will our clan send to envoy to the barbarian tribe? Our clan has no shortage of brave warriors, but there is a lack of talents who are good at diplomatic relations. ”
"Don't worry about this, the patriarch doesn't have to worry about this, since I proposed it, it should be up to me to go. ”
"No, you can't. "No wonder Xuanyuan is in a hurry, Ye Gucheng's role for the clansmen is self-evident, and there must be no mistakes, not to mention sleeping in the open air, but also through the territory of the Black Mountain Clan, which is dangerous can be imagined.
"Patriarch, I understand your concerns! It's just that this negotiation is very important, and I can only worry about it if I go there in person. ”
"Ye Gongzi, the old man appreciates what you have done, however, you will not have any self-protection skills, if you are attacked, I am afraid that it will be more than lucky! ”
It is undeniable that Ye Gucheng did have a warm spring in his heart at this moment! Although everything he did was for Xuanyuan Xiu, he was still touched when he saw everyone's caring eyes! Immediately, he said in a deep voice: "We don't have a choice, if we stay, we will end up dead, but we can take this step, and maybe there will be a turnaround." ”
Thinking of this, Xuanyuan Zhuo locked his eyes on Xuanyuan Yao, and said solemnly: "Xuanyuan Yao, you will lead 200 iron horsemen to escort all the way, if Ye Gongzi has an accident, don't come back." ”
"Obey!" Xuanyuan Yao naturally understood that the fewer people there were, the smaller the movement, and the smaller the movement, the safer it was, according to his standards, 100 iron horses were enough.
"Patriarch, I'm going too. Xuanyuan Xiu was not to be outdone.
"you. Ye Gucheng glared angrily, and said unhappily: "Girl, don't make trouble, stay here obediently for me." ”
"What's wrong with the girl?" Xuanyuan Xiu was not convinced at this time, her pink fists clenched, and she fought back: "You can't even win against me, why do you look down on people?"
Saying this, Ye Gucheng almost choked to death without taking a breath, this dead girl! Rubbing her sore forehead, she said helplessly: "Xiu'er is good, obedient, the road is too dangerous, I don't worry about taking you." ”
"Don't worry, I'm very good, the patriarchs say that I am a good marksman, and I can become a marksman in the future. Speaking of this, Xuanyuan Xiu is very proud.
Your mother!
This damn girl is going to heaven!
Ye Gucheng's face turned pale, and he said categorically: "I have already decided, you are not allowed to go." ”
Hmph! If you don't go, I won't go?
Although Xuanyuan Xiu did not continue to refute, he thought carefully.