Under the gray sky, the people wielding hoes were sweating. A palm-shaped flying robot carried the basket down, and Wei Zhou took people to pick it up.

The robot's black, sharp claws were released, and only the afterimage could be seen with the transparent wings on its back flapping.

"It's time to eat." The foreman shouted.

The people stopped working, wiped their sweat, put down their hoes, and gathered in the open space to sit at will.

The robot completes the task and flies farther and farther.

The people chatted as they took food out of their baskets. It's fun to be busy.

"The first time I saw it, I was shocked. I thought it was some kind of demon. ”

"Who says it's not. The big black palm has a pair of wings, and it looks terrifying. ”

"Chicken buns. Working so tiringly, I finally saw some meat. Where is there enough for one person and two. ”

"Be content. Now we can eat something hot. Think about the past. Not to mention hot, there is no food. ”

"Who says it's not. We're almost digging to the boundary of the city, right? Is it possible to communicate with each other? ”

"I asked the foreman and said it would be a few more days. Don't think that you can rest after digging the river, and build a stone bridge. ”

"There are specialized people who do the technical work, and we are only responsible for the hard work. It's also our own fault for not being angry, and let's see how comfortable Tie Niu is. Every day, I go to the yamen and sit down to try cases. Not to mention how comfortable it is. Hey, his daughter-in-law is pregnant, right? ”

"Some time ago, I heard that I was pregnant. How wonderful. The wife and children cover the bed. Who doesn't want a mother-in-law? ”

"Quiet, all quiet. I came up to inspect it. The foreman hurriedly came and shouted, repeatedly reminding them not to talk nonsense.

A group of people came from afar, and the woman at the front was so beautiful that she was touching. No one present dared to look up, the city lord actually came in person?

Zhu Qinghong looked at the excavation of the river: "After the river is connected, the stone bridge is ready to be built. How is the material shipped? ”

"It went well. Arriving in two days. Su Rui took out the blueprint of the stone bridge, "Build a bridge near the pavilion where the storage is kept." The surrounding construction is according to the original plan, with tea stalls, inns and restaurants to stop. The people in the shop are being screened. ”

It's half a day's journey from the city.

It is more convenient for businessmen to come and go, and there is something to grow after there are people.

There is a lot of arable land around Tianchong City, and it is enough to arrange private houses in threes and twos to take care of it. The cultivated land of Haocheng is clustered in one place, and there is a lot of room for construction in the rest of the place.

Zhu Qinghong walked to the pavilion where the storage was placed, and the surroundings were bare, looking desolate.

"Ono, in this kind of bamboo forest." She smiled, as if she could see the rustle of bamboo leaves in the wind.

The four-corner pavilion looms in the lush bamboo forest, which is as beautiful as a picture.

[Okay, master.] Determine the planting area, category ......】

"City Lord, you don't need to keep an eye on it yourself." Wei Wan smiled and asked, "It's better to go back to the city first." Drinks and food are already available in the house. ”

Zhu Qinghong nodded and set off back to Haocheng. The moment she turned, a ball flew out and landed on the edge of the pavilion.

The people who saw it looked curiously, what is it?

The ball burst open, growing more than a meter tall, and stretched out its limbs to dig into the earth.

The beetle-shaped machine digs very fast, digging out a large area behind the pavilion.

Then it spat out bundles of bamboo seedlings, which were obviously sharp legs, but carefully fiddled with them. Covering the soil and watering it all in one go. After planting, it is full of greenery.

With half-eaten buns in their hands, the people swallowed. Hurry up and take a bite to suppress the shock, don't think about it.

After completing the task, the machine retracts into a ball and catapults into midair. The crowd is silent, with this thing, they won't be unemployed, right?

No way! Absolutely not!

Everyone quickly finished eating, picked up the hoe and dug hard. No one wants to rob them of their work!

Haocheng, the city lord's mansion.

The soldiers present new weapons they have made, arrows, knives, swords, and more.

Zhu Qinghong picked them up one by one and observed. The craftsmen are becoming more and more sophisticated, and the output is considerable.

"City Lord, how's it going?" Wei Bojun looked proud, "This batch of weapons is finished in a hurry, and I will send it to you immediately." ”

"Very good." Zhu Qinghong smiled with relief, "I'm relieved that the weapon production will be handed over to you." ”

Compared with Tianchongcheng and Lingxi Kingdom, Haocheng's military strength is the strongest. Not only in the weapons, but also in the strength and coordination of the soldiers themselves.

Knowing people and making good use of them, she will not let good soldiers bury her. Strengthen your training, which will be of great use in the future.

"The few commanders under you are very strong." Zhu Qinghong sat back on the throne and smiled, "Just call a meal." ”

"Yes." Wei Bojun immediately gave the order. There are four commanders in the city, each stationed at the gate of the four directions.

"The minister participates in the city lord." The Commanders saluted on one knee. Their surnames are Wen, Wu, Luo, and Wu.

When he first arrived in Haocheng, Zhu Qinghong saw Commander Luo on the city wall.

She smiled and raised her hand: "Get up." All sit. ”

Everyone sat down and passed the food.

Su Rui glanced at Zhu Qinghong, and couldn't understand why she suddenly saw a few commanders, and she seemed to have a plan.

Now it is at the peak of construction, the demons are retreating, and there is no foreign enemy. It is said that we should not meet at this time, is there a war?

Zhu Qinghong finished his meal and went to Lingxi with Su Rui. After taking care of things, Su Rui stayed.

Zhu Qinghong returned to Tianchong City to pass on Fang You'an.

was summoned, Fang Youan didn't know why.

What is the city lord looking for him? He has passed the assessment of the judicial yamen, he should be fine, right?

"You're twelve this year, aren't you? What are your plans for the future? Zhu Qinghong asked casually.

As if the answer doesn't matter.

"Faithful." Fang You'an broke out in a cold sweat.

Has he done anything wrong lately?

If you think about it, there shouldn't be.

Shaking his head helplessly, Zhu Qinghong took a sip of tea: "Wei Xuanyu has been in Tianchong City recently, you have more contact with him." ”

Yes? Fang Youan was stunned.

Contact for business counts as contact, right? The city lord is dissatisfied, so he has to contact him in private? Why?

"If you can't figure it out, it's better to ask Yuanyou." Zhu Qinghong waved his hand to drive people away, "Or ask Wei Xuanyu directly." ”

This...... Fang You'an bowed and retreated.

Compared with Wei Xuanyu, who is unfamiliar with him, he prefers to find Yuanyou. What's going on?

Yuanyou happened to go down and prepared to go home. met Fang You'an and invited him to talk at home.

On the stone table in the courtyard, Yuanyou poured two cups of tea: "Please." The lord of the city has his own intentions. You just do it. ”

Fang Youan didn't like to drink tea, so he took a sip and put it down: "The city lord asked me to ask you." But you play dumb riddles with me. ”

"You're too innocent." Yuan You looked at the fluttering tea leaves in the cup, "If you say who the city lord trusts the most." It's nothing more than you and Su Rui. However, compared to Su Rui, you can't compare to your scheming, means, and power. If it weren't for the equal strength, you wouldn't be able to get into her eyes at all. ”

"I know." Fang Youan frowned, "I am loyal to the city lord. Just do the good things and don't care about anything else. ”

"No, you have to care." Yuanyou sighed and said in detail, "Since you and Su Rui are the right and left hands of the city lord, how can you be suppressed by her?" The city lord let you contact Wei Xuanyu to let you gather Hao Cheng under his command. So that you and Su Rui can balance each other. ”

Fang You'an didn't seem to understand it, and didn't understand why they had to check and balance each other. Everyone does things for the city lord, can you just do a good job?

"The intention of the city lord is to settle the distribution of power." Yuan You picked up the teapot and placed it in the middle of the stone table, and placed the two cups below, "The city lord is the king, and you and Su Rui belong to two forces. Su Rui has the kingdom of Lingxi, and you must take the city of Hao. ”

"I don't think so." Fang Youan shook his head, "Since the city lord intends to implement power, how can he not consider you." ”

After a pause, Yuanyou smiled silently.

The city lord has his own considerations. When the forces of Su Rui and Fang You'an reach a balance, the city lord can ascend the throne. The city lord saw farther than any of them, calculated step by step, and moved forward steadily.

He could guess the city lord's intentions, and Wei Xuanyu could guess too. That's why the city lord asked Fang You'an to ask.

Wei Xuanyu is a smart person, so he naturally knows how to do it. Yuan You got up: "The city lord ordered you to find Wei Xuanyu, you just have to do it." I'm still busy, so I won't send it. ”

Seeing Yuan You turn around and go back to the house, Fang Youan wrinkled his eyebrows. Well, why do you suddenly drive people away?

It's not clear yet.

Yuanyou sighed softly. With the help of Wei Xuanyu, Fang You'an will definitely be able to grow up quickly and fight against Su Rui.

Imperial power. No matter how close it is, it will not let anyone dominate. He seemed to see the blueprint of the city lord's vision of power.

They are all pawns of the city lord.

Yuanyou opened the book on the case, and if it is useful, it will be protected, and if it is useless, it will be discarded. Invariably.

Fang Youan obediently went to find Wei Xuanyu. When the other party heard about his intention, he was really much kinder. After that, Wei Xuanyu came to Tianchongcheng and was received by Fang You'an.

Yuanyou is busy with business every day, reading books at night, and does not care about the follow-up development. Everything is in the hands of the city lord.

Half a year passed, and the river excavation and stone bridge construction were completed. On the day when the water was released, many people came to watch.

Faces are full of joy and anticipation. Zhu Qinghong gave an order, and many people dug up the soil at the mouth of the river together.

"Open the floodgates and release the water!" With a shout, the water flowed into the river. Many people excitedly chased after the river and watched the water flow along the river.

They laughed and shouted until they were exhausted. The water rushed to Tianchong City, and the riverbank was crowded with people.

There were also people standing on the bridge.

Watch the water come and flow away.

They cheered and even wept with joy. The river flows through the cultivated fields and flows towards the city.

The people who were building on the shore couldn't help but stop and look at the river from far to near. Countless days of hard work finally ushered in the fruit.

The water splashed against the riverbank, and the dry dirt was wet. No more thirst, neither for the land nor for the crops.

The river rushed from Haocheng to Lingxiguo, divided into two, and merged into one. Su Rui stood on the city wall and watched the water flow through the river.

It took nearly a year before and after, and finally got what I wanted. The water flows through the Lingxi country and flows into the flowing water along the river.

Everyone is happy and memorable.

Zhu Qinghong set this day as a festival, which is celebrated every year, and all the people are happy.

The main river channel was successfully completed. Zhu Qinghong also ordered people to dig tributaries and divert water into the fields. The fields that have been cultivated for a long time have water, and rice planting is on the agenda.

Everyone can eat rice and eat three meals a day to get rid of hunger. Only by having enough to eat can we have the strength to develop the economy.

The problem of water was solved, and the big stone in Wei Xuanyu's heart fell. Wei Wan asked for a position in front of Zhu Qinghong, and Wei Bojun governed Haocheng.

He knew exactly what to do next. Struggle for power and gain greater benefits before the dust settles.