Zhao Cheng temporarily put down his work, and after making some simple explanations, he returned to Guizhou City with the two sisters.

The first thing, he had expected it, but he didn't expect those guys in Yunnan to have such courage, which surprised Zhao Cheng.

"The intention of the Xuzhou Mansion is not difficult to guess, either to use the road to let the Yongning army cross the border and directly threaten the hinterland of Shuidong, or to coerce the righteousness to order Shuixi to support the imperial court and send troops to Shuidong......"

Zhao Cheng sat on the recliner and analyzed and discussed the intentions of the Xuzhou Mansion with Mrs. Xiang.

"What about us?"

Madame Xiang sat beside him, she had her own ideas, but she still wanted to hear the opinion of the national teacher.

"We won't do anything, whether it's borrowing or something else, we won't agree, we won't support, and we won't react to the affairs of the water cave and the imperial court.

If the Yongning army dares to go south and cross the water stream, then try the power of the weapons made in our arsenal, and if they dare to come down, we will dare to take them.

Didn't you say that there is a lack of manpower in the development of water streams? No, Yongning's soldiers dare to come down, that is free manpower. ”

Zhao Cheng held a map in his hand, this is a topographic map of Qianzhou painted in the new century hundreds of years later, in a hundred thousand mountains like Qianzhou, with the support of troops, it is too easy to ambush the enemy, and it is too easy to hide people.

In particular, the Ming Dynasty is such a semi-cold weapon era.

There are such thermal weapons as firearms, but they have little deterrent power and less lethality in the mountains.

As for the problem of manpower, there has always been a shortage of people in the southwest.

Because of the poor topography, food cultivation is limited, and the people who can feed are also limited.

For example, Banzhou Yang can have a large amount of grain reserves, the reason is that Banzhou is in northern Qianbei, close to Bashu, and the terrain is much better than other areas of Qianzhou.

It is also because Banju has grain, so there is more development in all aspects than Shuixi.

Economically, culturally, militaryly, etc., Banzhou Yang is the best in Qianzhou.

But Zhao Cheng is here, and Shuixi will change because of him.

The first profound change is the food problem in Shuixi, and the ideology, industry, commerce, weapons, education, medical care, and so on are also undergoing butterfly changes.

However, any development is about people.

Shuixi's sphere of influence is much larger than Shuidong, but the actual population under its control is very small, less than that of a Ying Tianfu.

Without people, any development is a moon in the water, and it is nonsense.

Shuixi is still short of people.

Zhao Cheng also had to worry about this problem.

Similarly, the problem of people is also an important reason why Zhao Cheng is reluctant to go to Liangguang to find Zhao Yong.

Once defeated, the only way back is to move south, to Hainan Island, or to the south.

Long-distance migration means fewer people.

If there is no one, how can it develop?!

……

Regarding the issue of Xuzhou Mansion, Zhao Cheng didn't say much, Mrs. Xiang understood what he meant, and she herself had thoughts in this regard.

After so many days of changes and learning, Mrs. Xiang has put the net worth of everyone in Shuixi on Zhao Cheng.

If successful, a group of people will stride into a new era, enjoy a new life, and start a new era.

As for what happens if you fail?

Madame Xiang hadn't thought about it, and she wouldn't think about it.

She will definitely succeed!

He will definitely succeed too!

Shuixi's own strength is not weak, it has ruled for a long time, the regime is stable, and the control is strong, if it resists the imperial court in an all-round way, it can also rely on the terrain and its own strong advantages to support it for a year and a half.

What's more, now that Hua Guoshi has come, he has led the development of Shuixi, and has made rapid progress in all aspects.

If the imperial court wants to take Shuixi, the possibility is infinitely low.

Since the Shuidong Song clan launched an attack on the imperial army, the sky in Qianzhou has changed, and the entire southwest situation is extremely unfavorable to the imperial court.

The 100,000 mountains of Yungui will become the place of the imperial court.

"Xiangxiang, what is the specific news about the Pu'an incident?"

This is the problem that Zhao Cheng focuses on, the problem of Xuzhou is not big, and the problem of Yunnan is the focus.

Because of the King of Yuanliang in Yunnan, this is the target that the imperial court must sweep away.

For this goal, the imperial court, the Zhu family, and Zhu Chongba will definitely do whatever it takes, and it is not too much to fight with the strength of the whole country.

Once the situation in Yunnan takes a sharp turn for the worse and Zhu Chongba realizes that the war between Africa and Africa cannot calm Yunnan, then he will definitely mobilize the whole country and solve the Yunnan problem with the strength of the whole country.

And at this point, the army pouring into the southwest will not be as simple as just 300,000.

"We don't know the specific situation, four days ago, Qujing all sides of the forces moved, the next day the army integrated out of the customs, from Qujing Hao, all the way rampant, straight to Pu'an Road, now has attacked the capital of Pu'an, Pu'an has a large army stationed should be able to withstand a few days......"

Madame Xiang was very unsure, and the news that came back was a few days ago.

Qianzhou is not big, but there are many mountains, many rivers and many waterfalls, water transportation is basically impassable, and there are about no post roads in those places in Qianxi and Qiannan, and it is extremely difficult to transmit news.

“……”

Zhao Cheng pondered, he also had a lot of understanding of the situation in Qianzhou, now the area of northern Qianbei and central Guizhou is fine, at least through the post road, although the traffic is not convenient, but it is also good.

But it's much more troublesome elsewhere.

It seems that road construction still has to be put on the agenda.

"Transferring people from Wusa to the past, try to obtain the specific situation of Pu'an as much as possible, expand the production capacity of cement plants, sand and gravel plants, etc., first build roads extensively in Shuixi, and accelerate the training of road talents and engineers......"

Road construction has always been one of the priorities of Zhaocheng's plan, and roads, railways, etc. cannot be let go.

Compared with high-speed railways, high-speed kilometers, etc., the technical requirements of general roads and railways are much lower, and the materials are sufficient, and the road can basically be built.

But now Qianzhou's steel production, cement, sand and gravel output are very low, and it is unrealistic to want to build roads on a large scale.

"I understand that there are many railways and highways that have been built in the development pilot zone, although there is a very big gap with what is shown in the mobile phone video, but it is enough for the present.

I will arrange to mobilize more people in Shuixi, use the experimental area as a base, radiate to the surrounding areas, and connect all the major gathering places in Shuixi......"

If you want to get rich, build roads first, this kind of simple truth, Mrs. Xiang also understands.

Under her auspices, agricultural development is the core, engineering construction is the foundation, and roads are the top priority of construction.

"How's the development of the steam engine? The last time I watched it, the production was almost there, so it should be usable, right? ”

The purpose of building the railway is to use it for steam trains, although Zhao Cheng has a lot of advanced technology information in his hands, but the science and technology tree has not yet been lit, and he can't eat a fat man in one bite, so he can only start from the foundation and break through the existing technology step by step.

"It has been used, and the efficiency is not very high, but it will continue to be optimized and improved in the future, and the efficiency will continue to improve, and the Steam No. 1 train has been put into operation, which makes those guys at the train yard excited,

However, energy is still a problem, and we have to find an opportunity to mine and use the coal southeast of Usa. ”

Mrs. Xiang was smiling, her eyes were shining, and she was full of infinite reverie about the future of Shuixi.

What is recorded in those videos will definitely become a reality.

……

Zhao Cheng and the others were still discussing the issue of development, and suddenly a guard reported.

"Report, General Guo Ying, the general of the imperial court, has entered Guizhou City."

"Ma'am, I guess you're going to meet you......"

Zhao Cheng shrugged his shoulders, his identity is not easy to be exposed, and he is still a little less in the limelight.

"Hmm~"

Mrs. Xiang bowed her head and didn't care too much.

From the west gate of Guizhou City to the Shuixi Governance Office, it is impossible to do it in half an hour.

She didn't have the heart to go out of the city gate to greet her, and there was no need to wait outside the mansion right now.

He also discussed a lot of content with Zhao Cheng, and planned to build the No. 1 base while taking out the basic materials in the No. 1 base to use and study, so that the people in the development pilot zone can learn more knowledge and skills as much as possible.

After talking for more than half an hour, Mrs. Xiang left with her group and waited for the envoy of the imperial court in front of the Shuixi Mansion.

After thinking about it, Zhao Cheng was still not at ease, and after some cross-dressing, he dressed up as a standard staff member and followed Mrs. Xiang.

didn't wait long, then Guo Ying rode a horse and rushed over.

Behind him was a group of cavalry, and the group rode unscrupulously in Guizhou City, not taking the authority of Shuixi and Guizhou City in their eyes at all.

After all, they represent the imperial court!

Will Ann care about a little Qianzhou toast?!

"Driving ......"

Seeing the Shuixi Mansion from afar, Guo Si's cavalry began to charge.

He was upset.

A small stream, such a big shelf, dare not go to the city gate to wait for the imperial court envoy?!

No, it's like giving Shuixi a dismount.

Seeing this, Zhao Cheng motioned to the guards behind him.

A group of people quickly stepped forward, stood in front of Mrs. Xiang, and raised the flintlock pistol at their waists.

This is the most basic weapon produced by the Shuixi Arsenal, and it is also the basic weapon that Shuixi can produce in large quantities today, which is also advanced for this era, and it is enough for the time being.

"Put!"

The chief of the guard let go, and dozens of flintlock muskets were fired, shooting directly at the strong horses.

"Da~Da~Da~"

"Shhh

"Phew~"

In an instant, the scene became extremely chaotic, and many horses roared and crashed to the ground, and many cavalrymen did not react and fell to the ground fiercely.

Guo Si's hands are quick and agile, and the moment the horse is bulleted, he reacts, quickly jumps off the horse, and uses his body to roll to reduce the impact.

For a while, the wailing continued, and the cries were not small.

"Bold, you are looking for ...... death"

A cavalry general stood up, holding a firearm in his hand, as if it would be ignited at any moment.

Watching his movements, the Shuixi guards took a step forward in unison, their guns all aimed at them.

"Ahem~"

Guo Si was choked by the dust on the ground, coughed twice and stood up, looking at the neighing horses or several cavalry injured and screaming, his anger became more and more serious.

"Are you plotting a rebellion with the water hole?"

Guo Si was very angry, his eyes flashed with anger, he wanted to give Shuixi a dismount, but he didn't think that it was Shuixi who gave him such a dismount.

These dozen or so horses, but they are all rare BMWs in Xuzhou Mansion, and now they are injured like this, and they are basically scrapped.

Moreover, several cavalrymen under him were seriously injured, which was a direct slap in the face!

Not only in the face, but also in the face of the court.

"No, no, General Guo Ying, don't give us such a big hat!"

Mrs. Xiang, under the escort of Zhao Cheng, stepped forward, and she didn't have a good face for Guo Ying and the others.

They came violently, and they deserved to encounter the current embarrassment.

"Otherwise, the officials will force the people to rebel, and the people will have to rebel......"

Mrs. Xiang is a talent who has been influenced by Zhaocheng's modern culture, and she is not as squeamish as this era, but there are a lot of yin and yang weirdness.

"You ......"

Guo Ying was angry, but when he thought of the tense situation in Qianzhou, he didn't dare to move.

Otherwise, Shuixi followed the water cave and reversed, which would indeed be a big blow to the imperial court.

Now it is not easy to solve the Shuidong Incident, and if there is another Shuixi, most of the 200,000 troops in Yunnan may be lost in Qianzhou.

Loss is one thing, and more importantly, how to attack Yunnan later?

delayed the killing of King Yuanliang, and he couldn't afford this crime.

But if you want him to be so wronged, it is impossible.

"What about you haze? Is he dead? Is there no one in Shuixi either? A female streamer can also be on the stage? ”

Guo Ying's mouth is very poisonous, and she doesn't let go of a peerless beauty like Mrs. Xiang.

Who is he?

The future marquis of the imperial court, what kind of beauty has he not seen?

"You ......" This time it was Mrs. Xiang's turn to get angry, no matter how strong she was, she couldn't change her identity as a woman.

In such a patriarchal society, the pressure is so great that ordinary people can understand it.

"Heh, Gong Changhou is such a great person, but he didn't expect to have such a stupid brother, it's really a shame for his mother.

Female streamers can't be on the stage? What is Countertop? Can your mother be on the table you said? Can Queen Ma get on the stage? ”

Zhao Cheng stepped out in one step, not giving Guo Ying face at all.

This guy, he's seen.

At the Banzhou Yang's wine tasting, Guo Ying sat on the row and enjoyed the flattery of Banzhou Yang's, and the scenery was unique.

Zhao Cheng buttoned down a few big hats, and Guo Ying was also speechless.

Mesa?

What is this?

It's just a scene that these people boast of.

With the majesty of Queen Ma, he dared to be careless?

But Guo Si is not an ordinary person after all, he was a close guard guarding Zhu Chongba and Queen Ma back then, and he could not be humble or arrogant in the face of these two people, how could he be shocked by such an unknown little person now?

After a long time, he calmed down, with a hint of contempt, and despised Zhao Cheng.

"Who are you? Do you have to speak? ”

"It doesn't matter who I am, but I pity the reputation of Gongchang Marquis I, but I don't want to have such an arrogant younger brother, who is in danger and doesn't know it, I really think that I can run rampant with the emperor's grace?

Or is it that there are so many people in Shuixi, can't General Guo Si and General Guo and his party be left behind?

This barren mountains and mountains, bandits are rampant, and there are often wild beasts, which place is General Guo and his party buried, and the court can't help it, you say, right? ”

Zhao Cheng smiled, and the guards around him all brushed their guns and aimed them at these cavalrymen.

Guo Si's face changed drastically, with a trace of fear in his heart, and there were some beads of sweat on his face.

Looking at this uniform movement, and also looking at the dark barrel in their hands, I couldn't help but shudder.

The power of this thing, they had seen a moment ago, was much more powerful than the fire guns of the imperial court.

Even if he is good at skills and has a firecracker, he really wants to resist, take down at most one person, and achieve the achievement of one for one.

In the end, they will be shot indiscriminately and killed.

The ending, I'm afraid it's similar to what this unknown junior said.

The imperial court may be furious and will investigate this matter thoroughly, but if there is no direct evidence to prove that it was the people of Shuixi who did it, the imperial court will not make a big move.

Guo Si trembled inwardly and forced himself to calm down.

He looked at Zhao Cheng's face and fell into deep thought.

This guy is by no means an unknown person.

And, why does he have a sense of familiarity.

They seem to have seen?!

In an instant, Guo Si's mind flashed, although this guy put on a lot of makeup, wasn't his body shape the same as Yang Guo that night?

Moreover, they are also very similar in physiognomy.

At the same time, Guo Si also thought of the secret letter of his brother Gongchanghou Guo Xing......

This guy mentioned Gong Changhou again and again, obviously, he knew his brother!

So who is he?

"In a series of turmoil in Qianzhou, there is the figure of that god and demon!"

This sentence flashed in his mind, which made Guo Si even more shocked.

Could it be that the person in front of you is the god and demon?!