Mr. Huang immediately understood that it was estimated that he would have to expand his territory next year, so he nodded hurriedly and said, "If there is enough food, Meng Shuai will be able to greatly expand his troops, and it is normal to attack cities and seize land." ”

"That's it." Meng Jiucheng's principle of living within his means, his subordinates almost understand it, and he can't see it on the surface, but his potential is constantly accumulating, just waiting for the time to break out.

"By the way, the planting of bamboo forests explained by Meng Shuai is also going smoothly." Mr. Huang remembered another thing that could show his merits, "It's just that if you want to use it successfully, you still have to wait for a year or two." ”

Bamboo grows fast, matures early, and is easy to grow into a forest.

Among them, moso bamboo is a typical fast-growing tree species, its coarse growth in the bamboo shoots unearthed has been basically finalized, high growth from bamboo shoots to bamboo shoots generally only take fifty or sixty days.

However, it will take three or five years for the new moso bamboo forest to become a forest and put into production, and it will only take more than half a year to plant, and the smooth operation in Mr. Huang's mouth is still exaggerated.

"Three or five years is something that can't be helped." Meng Jiucheng sighed a little helplessly, "Fortunately, I bought a lot of bamboo from Songdi, hehe, the freight is more expensive than bamboo!" ”

Bamboo can be used to make bamboo guns, and it is also a material for bows and crossbows. Shandong also has some native bamboo, but the scope is not large, the quantity is not large, and it cannot meet the needs of the army.

Before promoting the planting of bamboo and the formation of timber into forests, Meng Jiucheng could only adopt the method of importing. Fortunately, there are also moso bamboo planting in Jiangsu and Anhui, but it is not necessarily necessary to purchase them in Fujian and Guangdong.

In fact, whether it is bamboo in three or five years, or the construction of the navy in seven or eight years, they are all moving towards a lofty goal.

Of course, this goal was not told to everyone by Meng Jiucheng. Because, too far-reaching, in the current situation, it is not only useless to say it, but it is very harmful.

Mr. Huang is also very knowledgeable, and after reporting his work, he resigned and retired, leaving room for Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen to be alone.

Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen naturally want to go to Ma Gong Mountain to watch the wind and look at the scenery, where the scenery is beautiful, there are many scenic spots, such as a little Jiangtai, stargazing platform, Yangguang Gorge, chessboard array, the former site of Ganlu Temple, Jin Chan Spring, Jin Ao Xianrui, Tianchi Bibo, Yanwu Stone, Nuwa Stone, etc.

There is also a three-fold Tianhu Lake of West Lake, surrounded by blue waves, and the mountains are blended into the lake, rippling and mist, and the smoke waves are vast, like a blue Luo skirt. The lake is inhabited by swans, geese, mandarin ducks, cormorants and other precious birds and birds, and it is like a fairy paradise in it.

"If there is no war, it would be nice to build a house here, and to sail on the lake and climb the mountain to see the scenery in your spare time." Yang Miaozhen brushed the wind blowing in front of her forehead, and sighed with emotion.

"There will be a day." Meng Jiucheng didn't know how long he would have to wait, but in the midst of this beautiful scenery, he also had similar thoughts to Yang Miaozhen.

Yang Miaozhen smiled bitterly, and said quietly: "Then how long will it take?" I hope to get what I want in my lifetime. ”

"Absolutely." Meng Jiucheng took Yang Miaozhen's hand, as if assurance, but also as comfort, and said slowly: "When the time comes, I will accompany you, and then lead our group of children and grandchildren to share the joy of family." ”

Children and grandchildren, still in groups? Yang Miaozhen's face turned red, and she glanced at Meng Jiucheng with disgust.

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Sightseeing? Slacking off without enterprising?

If this is the case, then Meng Jiucheng is not the soul and mind of the traverser.

Let's just say that the current situation, although it is stable and stable for the time being, but the surrounding dark waves are turbulent, but it cannot be taken lightly.

Let's just say that the Jin army turned to attack Liu Erzu, although Anzhen still had to transfer troops and arrange preparations, but Liu Erzu was likely to fail, this was Meng Jiucheng's judgment.

Once Liu Erzu's troops were defeated, the barrier on the west side of the base area would be very dangerous, which meant that heavy troops would be deployed to guard the north and west.

Such an unfavorable situation is what Meng Jiucheng does not want, although he cannot dictate the operations of Liu Erzu's troops, but it is indispensable to support the place in materials.

Even if Liu Erzu's subordinates held out for a longer time and killed and injured more Jin soldiers, it would be very helpful to Meng Jiucheng's great cause.

Therefore, Meng Jiucheng was having fun while listening to the reports of local officials in order to adjust policies; On the other hand, he also paid attention to the changes in the situation in the west and gave Liu Erzu support on gunpowder bombs.

Yes, just gunpowder bullets, which can be delivered with a stone thrower.

Although it lacked a bit in range, it was relatively easy to operate, and it was not a big problem after being captured by the Jin army. After all, the gunpowder formula is in their own hands.

After walking through Mizhou and Juzhou, Meng Jiucheng and Yang Miaozhen's last stop was Haizhou, where Xiao Ying was in charge of guarding.

met Xiao Ying, and Wan Yan Linglong, who changed her surname to Ming, she is now the fifth master.

Moreover, Ming Linglong seemed to be pregnant, which made Meng Jiucheng sigh that Xiao Ying's work efficiency was really high.

In fact, in ancient times, it was said that the success rate of matchmaking was very high, not to mention that Yan Linglong was already a homeless orphan girl.

In Haizhou, Meng Jiucheng focused on the horse farm built by Xiao Ying. It's not small, but it's also a crucial step in laying the groundwork.

"The Khitan people Shi Moxian, Shu Lu Hebi, Youyan people Zhang Chongyi......" Xiao Ying called the horse farm officials and introduced Meng Jiucheng.

Raising and taming horses still depends on the Khitans and Youyan Beiren, but this is temporary, Meng Jiucheng doesn't say it, Xiao Ying also understands.

These have been talked about in private, although Xiao Ying is a Khitan, she has no ambition to compete for hegemony, and only wants to live a happy and peaceful life with Ming Niangzi.

Of course, for work, Xiao Ying still does her best. Since the seizure of Haizhou, he has stabilized the social order, gathered the surrounding rebels, and trained soldiers, all of which made Meng Jiucheng satisfied.

Especially after Liu You took office as the assassin, Xiao Ying was only in charge of the military and gave Liu You full cooperation, showing his position on himself and his idea of not coveting power.

And the more Xiao Ying is like this, the more trusted Meng Jiucheng is. Just like Wang Zhongfeng and Zheng Si'an, they guarded one state separately, so that he could rest assured.

"Fifth Master, this horse farm will be built again in the future, and the required talents will also be transferred from here." Meng Jiucheng comforted these horse officials, and after sending them away, he said to Xiao Ying: "Therefore, it is not important how many horses are raised, it is important to cultivate a lot of talents." ”

Xiao Ying nodded and said, "I guess you will do this, you can judge from the number of horses you have pulled." A journey of a thousand miles begins with a step. In order to have thousands of cavalry, this horse farm is a must. Cavalry can also be trained. It is a matter of time sooner or later, as long as this foundation can be kept. ”

Meng Jiucheng said with a smile: "It is certain to hold on, our potential, the fifth master knows." As long as the food problem is solved, it will be able to devote all of it to the military. Whether it is the army, or the equipment, there will be a leap forward. ”