The first update

The food problem has always been an important problem that plagues Ying Zihan, since the expansion of Ying Zihan's army, food has been barely able to maintain the supply of the army, if this problem is not solved, I am afraid that Ying Zihan will never want to develop. The thought of this problem dilutes even the joy of the salt mines.

On the way back, when passing through the pass, Ying Zihan felt that it was necessary to build a fortress here in the future, just like Hangu Pass guarding Xianyang and Tiger Prison guarding Chang'an. It's just that I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a long time for this day, and the goblin canal under Ying Zihan's hand has only dug a little more than one-tenth of it now.

After answering Chaoge, Ying Zihan came to Yingcheng to discuss the issue of grain and grass, even if Yingcheng was scheming, this time it was at a loss.

Ying Zihan suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of an allusion, why not eat minced meat, why not eat meat if you don't have food to eat? Although this allusion was originally satirical to others, Ying Zihan, who had a big brain, thought of something else.

Ying Zihan called for Wang Jian and asked, "Can the wasteland in the north be used to raise cattle and horses?"

Wang Jian hesitated: "Yes, it's just that there were goblins and black-backed jackals before, so almost no one raised these, so as not to be harmed by these beasts." ”

Ying Zihan smiled: "Then now there is no threat to this land, and you can raise cattle, sheep and horses on a large scale." ”

Wang Jian suddenly realized: "It turns out that His Highness has such a plan, this is a good idea, we can set up our own horse farm, and then we will have a steady stream of horses." ”

Uh, Ying Zihan didn't expect this big boss to draw inferences, but what he said is also reasonable, Ying Zihan can indeed do this.

At this time, Yingcheng asked a question: "It's just that there is another problem now, we don't have cattle and sheep in our hands, and we don't even have extra horses." ”

Wang Jian said: "You can buy it from the people." ”

Ying Cheng shook his head and retorted: "This is impossible, unrealistic. ”

Ying Zihan frowned and said, "Why?"

Yingcheng replied: "Because of the geographical location, it seems that only in the north of our territory are there people raising sheep, and there are not many of them. As for the ploughing ox, on average, there is not enough one cow per household. After a sigh, he continued: "Horses are even more ridiculous, how many horses do ordinary people have? Besides, can their horses be trained into war horses? ”

"Alright then, abandon this plan, you guys go down first. Ying Zihan felt that he was so tired, and he finally came up with a solution but had no chance.

Otherwise, send all these goblins to the north to open up wasteland and cultivate land? This kind of idea is fleeting, and it is better to repair the canal first. As a monarch, it is most taboo to change the order of the dynasty, otherwise why would there be such a thing as a king in ancient times, let alone such a big thing as digging a canal. If Ying Zihan really does this, I am afraid that the prestige in the hearts of his subordinates will be reduced by several levels, and I am afraid that there will be rebellion a few more times. Although the system can check the degree of loyalty, it is impossible for Ying Zihan to kill all his subordinates, and Ying Zihan believes that people's hearts are not a number that can explain everything.

Ying Zihan had no choice but to order the encouragement of land reclamation, and then the recently developed wasteland was exempt from tax for three years. Although there are no taxes, Ying Zihan can buy grain from the farmers, which can be regarded as a way.

After spending a few days in Chaoge and disposing of everything here, Ying Zihan sent people to look for salt mines near Hanxi Lake. Although Ying Zihan also wants to go out for a walk, it's not good to be a lord who is always running around outside. Now that everything in the territory is developing towards normality, Ying Zihan can't do as much as he did before.

The person sent by Ying Zihan to find the salt mine this time is called Beta, he was dug by Yingcheng, his ability is not bad, he can be regarded as half a talent, if he is trained well, he will still be useful in the future.

Ying Zihan sent him a hundred cavalry, then five hundred goblin slaves, and before leaving, Ying Zihan also gave him a map, which marked the route and the specific location of the salt mine. And Ying Zihan told me not to destroy the oasis.

These people were only sent by Ying Zihan to fight the front station, and then Ying Zihan personally recruited people, and then taught them the method of refining refined salt provided by the system. and the issue of Ying Zihan deploying people to build houses on the oasis and arranging personnel to be stationed. This can make Ying Zihan tired, if it weren't for Yang Xixi's help next to him, Ying Zihan really wouldn't want to do it.

Then, after Baker sent the news of the salt mine back, Ying Zihan arranged for the follow-up troops to set off. Digging salt mines is not an overnight thing, and it is impossible for the garrison to always live in tents, so Ying Zihan sent people to build houses, and then sent technicians to scientifically dig mines and refine refined salt. There are also fortifications, watchtowers, and so on. Ying Zihan has already planned to immigrate a group of people, but he has not yet decided.

Shuk was a lord of five hundred, and he took one hundred and fifty cloth soldiers and fifty cavalry to escort men, timber, grain and grass to the Hanxi Lake. Ying Zihan drew 200 people from Chaoge City, and then selected 50 people from these 200 people to meet a cavalry. These people did not come back after the escort, and then replaced the cavalry of the 100th Xuance Battalion as the defense force of the Cold Lake. As for the weakening of Chaoge City's defense force, Ying Zihan felt that it was a joke, and the Yulin Army was stationed in Chaoge.

After a few days of driving, Shuke finally reached Hanxi Lake, and then Shuk and Beta met... (Not surprisingly, Shuck & Beta)

The two of them were childhood friends, so this meeting was full of passion. However, what should be done must not be left behind, and Beta has not been idle these days. The salt mine is a kilometer away next to the oasis, and if Ying Zihan is here, he should complain that the area of the oasis is probably limited by the salt mine.

Although the salt mine here is not an open-pit mine, Ying Zihan would have discovered it a long time ago. But it wasn't buried deeply, so in the past few days, Beta had goblins start collecting the ore.

So Shuk and Beta get busy, as this was originally a habitat for other animals that naturally roamed around the oasis. Shuke led the army and began to hunt and drive them away, and then arranged for sentry posts. Beta began to direct people to build houses in the places he had already planned. Ying Zihan asked too much not to destroy the oasis, so the place he chose was only the place on the edge of the oasis. And the disciples of Ying Zihan also began to take the drawings and instruct the masons to build the stove, and everything was going on quickly.

Ying Zihan receives a report from Hanxi Lake every two days, and he doesn't let go of his attention here because everything is on track.