And, of course, the weapons, the weapons in the hands of the rebel soldiers in the city were all well-wrought.

Such elite soldiers are fearless and fearless fighters placed on the battlefield, without considering the issue of morale.

After all, having armor and not having armor on the body still has a direct impact on whether the front-line soldiers fight bravely.

In addition, Chen Guang looked at the patrol order and guards of these soldiers around him, and they were all a grade better than the soldiers under him.

And these soldiers, before leaving Haozhou City, were exactly the same as the soldiers under his command.

All came out of one place.

These changes have occurred in the last few months.

At this point in time, it happened to be the time when Zhu Yuanzhang led the army to leave Huanggang City.

It's okay not to think about it, but now that he thinks about it, Chen Guang feels even more mysterious about the young man riding a horse next to him.

Just when everyone walked together and came to the outside of the military camp in the city, Shi Caiying suddenly ran here in a hurry, and the first time he saw Qi Heng, he said excitedly: "My lord, I have counted it!" ”

"This time in the potato field, we have harvested a total of more than 9,000 stones, nearly 10,000 stones!"

Where has Shi Caiying seen so much food, although he is not young, he still can't help the excitement in his heart.

Nearly 10,000 stones!

And according to his investigation, the cultivation of these potatoes has only been about three months.

The yield per mu has reached more than 5,000 catties!

This is absolutely an unprecedented shock for Shi Caiying, who has planted a farmer and knows the harvest of farmland very well!

If someone told him that he could produce more than 5,000 catties per mu before this, he would definitely let the other party go to see Langzhong.

But now, the facts are in front of you, and it's like a dream!

Hearing Shi Caiying's words, Qi Heng just smiled and said, "It should be enough to survive the winter, right?" ”

Shi Caiying said happily: "Enough, enough." ”

And Chen Guang on the side, listening to their conversation, the whole person was stunned.

Looking at Qi Heng and Shi Caiying, who were talking, he asked in disbelief: "Two adults, how much land have you planted, and you have produced nearly 10,000 stones of grain?" ”

Looking at Chen Guang's puzzled expression, Shi Caiying glanced at Qi Heng, and saw that he did not refuse, so he said directly: "More than 100 acres of wasteland, and the yield per mu has reached more than 5,000 catties!" ”

"More than 5,000 pounds!!"

Chen Guang suddenly exclaimed.

In these days, who doesn't know how to grow crops.

On weekdays, even if the yield is high every year, one acre of fertile land will produce more than 300 catties of grain.

This acre of wasteland, you told me that you produced more than 5,000 catties???

Why did the ancient population not go up?

The Tang Dynasty was prosperous, a brilliant era in ancient times, but even so, the peak population of the Tang Dynasty was only more than 50 million.

Why?

In addition to the fact that a small number of people have accumulated a large amount of food wealth due to the unfair distribution of domestic food production.

Food production itself is also an extremely serious constraint.

There is only so much food in total, and naturally it can only feed so many people.

But now.

That's almost a twenty-fold increase in production!

Does that mean a 20-fold increase in population?

Although Chen Guang has never studied any books or learned any skills, he still understands the truth of how much food there is and how many people to raise.

originally thought that Huanggang was the same as in his impression, that is, a dilapidated town, even if he promised Zheng Guangzu this time, it was just because his family was blackmailed, and the name of Zhu Yuanzhang was once there.

Even in his mind, he still wanted to wait for the opportunity to mature, and then rescue Guo Tianxu.

But when he entered the city and saw all this, all these thoughts disappeared.

Compared with the lifeless Haozhou City, this Huanggang City is small but vibrant.

Moreover, from what he learned about Qi Heng's actions recently, he sincerely admired him.

In addition, there is Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang's personality and ability were seen by him as early as when he was in Haozhou City.

Compared with following Guo Tianxu, a handsome man with great ambitions and talents, maybe it will be better here.......

Thinking of these, Chen Guang's heart gradually made a decision.

At this time, the change in Chen Guang's expression was all seen by Qi Heng and Shi Caiying on the side.

Both of them are smart people, even if Shi Caiying doesn't know Chen Guang's identity, he can guess some.

Shi Caiying smiled and glanced at Qi Heng, then nodded and left.

It wasn't until Chen Guang came back to his senses that he suddenly found that Shi Caiying had left.

At this time, there were only Qi Heng and Chen Guang in the field, and Qi Heng didn't foreshadow too much, so he went straight to the topic and said, "General Chen, I believe you have also seen some things since you entered the city. ”

"In that case, then I won't talk nonsense, stay here, your future can be expected, Dashuai is conquering Chuzhou at this time, I think I can succeed in the near future, and we will be no different from Haozhou at that time." But if you are stupid, then since I can arrest Guo Tianxu in Haozhou City, I can also enter Haozhou City and arrest you again. ”

"However, thinking about your current situation, you shouldn't be able to go back to Haozhou City, right? Even if they don't kill you when you go back, you are destined not to be reused. ”

"Of course, I, Qi, am not a person who likes to force others to submit, if you really want to leave, I won't stop you, I say a word, and you can leave with your family."

"How you choose, see for yourself."

Chen Guang listened to Qi Heng's straightforward words, and his heart struggled.

Thinking of his current situation, as well as the information he had just seen and heard, Chen Guang gritted his teeth, and immediately attacked and defended Qi Heng and said: "My lord, Chen Guang is not talented, I am willing to worship under my lord!" ”

Looking at Chen Guang, who was sincerely obedient, Qi Heng helped him up.

Then he said: "You are a general in Haozhou City, commanding more than 5,000 soldiers and horses, but our Huanggang City is small, not as good as Haozhou." Temporarily demote you to a thousand generals, and when General Han Qin returns, you and he will each command 4,000 soldiers and horses, with equal positions, are you willing? ”

Listening to Qi Heng's words, where would Chen Guang be unwilling.

The moment he agreed to surrender to Qi Heng, he understood that a surrendered general would never be reused in the first place.

I never thought that although the position was lowered by one level, I could command 4,000 soldiers and horses, which was about the same as the soldiers and horses under my previous command!

"The subordinates are naturally willing, thank you for your trust!"

Qi Heng nodded: "But don't worry, when the marshal returns, I will ask him for credit for you, and it shouldn't be difficult to be promoted to general again." ”

"Thank you, sir!"

Three days later in the night.

The first heavy snow of the year fell in the land of Huaixi.

White snowflakes flutter in the air like goose feathers.

At this time, in Huanggang City, the soldiers and workers were mixed together, and all of them were working hard to repair and build private houses.

Qi Heng didn't expect that this year's heavy snow would come so early.

Many of the people who had come from Haozhou City now have no shelter, and many of them sleep together.

In order to keep these people from not even having a house in winter, Qi Heng mobilized the labor of the whole city to complete it.