At that time, he was able to put down his body, and now he can naturally listen to opinions.

Feng Miaojun shook his head again and again: "The ruin of the east is not because of war, but because it has been neglected for a long time. In fact, the land here is fertile and the water is beautiful, and the endless wars and repressions for more than ten years have driven many people from the west to the east to escape the famine. She paused, "Although the city we passed through for more than a month is dilapidated, do you think the population has been reduced?"

"After the establishment of Xinxia, we are conducting population surveys in urban and rural areas. Fu Lingchuan thought for a while, "But you're right, there are not many people." He accompanied Feng Miaojun on a land trip, measured the national situation, and also had all kinds of feelings, which he couldn't get when he was in a high position.

Civilians yearn for peace, but war is more common in the west and southwest, so the population of these places flees to the east, where they take root and multiply. At this time, less than ten years before the end of the country, there is no drastic change in the number of people, and in another five or six years, the new population and labor force will inevitably swell, and it is very likely that it will show vitality.

Human beings are actually the most tenacious race in the world.

"Nowadays, the population of the east, especially the southeast, is quite large. Feng Miaojun said with a smile, "Centered on the four big cities on the line from Usher City to Mida City, six or seven out of ten civilians are concentrated here. ”

Fu Lingchuan ordered someone to take a sand table to deduce, connected the four cities together, and immediately nodded: "Yes, Shangdao." ”

At the beginning of last year, Yunjie blew up the Yashan Pass, and the shortest trade route between the two countries was blocked by the Baixiang Mountain Range. However, trade and exchanges between the two countries always have to be carried out, so everyone retreats to the second most convenient passage - everyone knows that it is a detour to the northern part of the White Elephant Mountains, the Chiji Plain and the forests of the Anxia territory. When the Wei State attacked the mountain, the Jin army that came to the aid took this passage.

And the most important node on this new trade route is the four cities of Mida, where almost all caravans have to settle down, recuperate and replenish, and then they can get back on the road.

"Today's Chiji grassland is vast but many people, the land is fertile, the climatic conditions are just right, suitable for farming, and this place is close to the two countries of Yao and Jin, which is convenient for the paving of trade roads. Feng Miaojun's white and slender fingers tapped on the sand table, Fu Lingchuan looked at his nose, his nose looked at his heart, and he listened.

"The city of Usher is not far from the confluence of the three rivers, the Zangan River flowing to the southwest enters the country of Yao, the southeast of the Wumucuo River to the foot of the White Elephant Mountains, and then to the east of the two small countries, sea and land transportation are very convenient, and they rely on the river valley, according to the danger of mountains and rivers, it is a rare stronghold on the plain. ”

"From Usel to Mida City, the roads are ready-made, but if you send troops to clear the mountain bandits and the monsters who eat people in the wild, and ensure the safety of the trade routes, it will become a golden rooster that lays eggs. "After half a year of natural growth, the economy of the four cities of Mida has not yet recovered, but there are already small sprouts, as long as they take care of it, this trade route can bring the most urgently needed income of the newborn New Xia Kingdom.

"As long as farming is rewarded in the Red Plains and commerce is encouraged in the great cities, Urssel will be a veritable pearl city. Feng Miaojun said with a smile, "Taking advantage of the fact that there is no army stationed here, do you want my cousin and General Hong to come and grab the first prize? Moving the capital is a grand event for the ages, such a good opportunity that is hard to find in eight lifetimes, the first to eat meat, and the later can only drink soup." ”

Oops, I'm so tired, it's been a long time since I've had such a tirade. This scene seems to go back to a long, long time ago, when she was making strategic visions for angel investors.

Fu Lingchuan was thrilled by what she said. Indeed, compared with the western part of the country, the eastern part of Anxia is still basically blank. Although his foundation is in the north, after fighting a few tough battles with Xiao Jing, half of the main force is still in the middle. If you make the east your home base, you can indeed become powerful in the short term.

But there are two problems here.

"The capital of the country is located in the east, how can you command the army and people to resist the attack of the Wei state?" Wei is in the west of Anxia, and he is on the sand table a little to the frontier, "From east to west, the king will take two months to walk at the slowest pace." ”

Feng Miaojun said with a smile: "That's the problem of my cousin and the generals, it's not up to me, a weak woman, to worry about." She shook her pick, "If this matter is beneficial and harmless, then the east has long been occupied, and it is not your turn to discuss it." ”

"You ......" Fu Lingchuan laughed. If she is still called a weak woman, other girls in this world will not fall when they see the wind?

In fact, he also understood that the reason why the large and small forces in Anxia were concentrated in the west was mainly because the Wei people attacked from west to east. In the process of working together to resist the enemy, each has its own backbone.

It is precisely because of this that he can't do the thing of shrinking back and quietly developing, but letting others withstand the Wei army. "If we throw the front line to others, whether we can defend it or not is another matter, and we will definitely deviate from morality in the future. This must not be what the king wants. ”

Feng Miaojun looked through the history books in Yanhai Tower, knowing that the gatekeeper often became a gravedigger in the end, she blinked, and said from a different angle: "Then look at it the other way, Usher City is closer to the capital of Yu and Jin, and in case of enmity with these two countries, our reaction speed can also be faster." ”

Fu Lingchuan couldn't help but smile: "Reasonable." ”

At present, the relationship between Xinxia and Yu and Jin is acceptable, but he can also keenly perceive that the reaction of these two countries after the establishment of Xinxia is far less enthusiastic than before. Of course, no one wants a second power to rise on their doorstep. Besides, Anxia has had friction with these two countries in its history, and it is not a harmonious faction.

The establishment of the country for the long-term, the present peace and quiet, does not mean the future eternal good-neighborliness.

"Besides, we are at odds with Wei now, and maybe we will become allies in the future. Speaking of this, Yun Kuo's figure suddenly appeared in her mind without warning, and this person seemed to have a wicked smile on his face. She quickly shook her head and drove the damn illusion out, "Well, I mean, Wei may not be our enemy again. ”

Fu Lingchuan stared at her: "How do you know?"

"After the establishment of Xinxia, it has been half a year since Wei put down the prince's rebellion, and I don't see Wei taking any action against Anxia. "Otherwise, could they still go to the capital of Yan State for a walk in such a leisurely manner, and then go to the border of Anxia to inspect the people's situation? If Wei State attacked again, Feng Miaojun would have to sit in Lubo City at this time, and he would not dare to go anywhere.

She thought about it, but decided to tell the truth. "Remember that by the Qingyuan River, you and Fei Yuan met Lang Yuguo's master and servant?"