Open-pit coal mines are well suited to Datang's existing technology.

Li Zhi himself did not expect to make such a significant discovery here.

It is not yet certain how much production will be in this mining area, but since coal has been discovered in the area, the Ministry of Industry can send someone to investigate it.

At that time, it is up to the people to judge what they will be.

The discovery of the coal mine in Shuozhou was quickly publicized, so when Li Zhi and others left this place to prepare for Yunzhou, they ushered in another farewell.

Li Zhi didn't want to delay the disaster relief time of the people, so he urged the guards to leave Shuozhou in a hurry.

Not long after Li Zhi arrived in Shuozhou, Li Tai and Ma Zhou also arrived at Songzhou, the first stop of the trip.

This is the border between the Tang Dynasty and Tibet, so it has always been heavily guarded.

The altitude here is close to 3,000 meters, so it is really a little unfriendly for a big fat man like Li Tai who lacks exercise.

Halfway through here, he had been feeling a little difficult to breathe.

In addition, the sultry climate here exacerbated Li Tai's physical discomfort.

This place is very similar to the previous city of Guangzhou, and the entire city is basically occupied by garrisons.

Most of the people choose to make a living by cultivating farmland in the surrounding valleys and hilly areas.

The whole of Songju is named after the tall pine trees that surround it.

In addition to growing crops, the people also planted some fruit trees to increase their income.

In addition, various mushrooms and medicinal herbs in the mountains are also the main commodities that they often trade with the outside world.

After Li Tai entered Songzhou City, he only hurriedly met with Han Xian, the guard here, and hurried to the post station to rest.

He really regretted his decision at this point.

If he could have thought that the environment here was so bad, he would definitely not take the initiative to ask for help.

After Li Tai returned to the post station, Ma Zhou, accompanied by Han Xian, went to look everywhere.

He found that there was no major water source here, and the only water source that was sufficient was a tributary of the Min River that crossed Songzhou City.

Songshu Castle is surrounded by numerous mountain peaks, and it is difficult to find water from the outside world.

After making rounds around, Ma Zhou finally returned to the post station in the evening.

Li Tai, who was still feeling unwell, asked weakly, "Ma Yushi, how is the disaster here?" Have you ever thought of a solution? ”

Ma Zhou's face showed a hint of exhaustion.

After hearing Li Tai's question, he shook his head and said, "The situation is not optimistic, the water source here is too scarce, and it takes a long distance to draw water from other places. ”

After hearing this, Li Tai said to himself anxiously: "How is this good?" ”

After saying this, he reacted immediately.

If the disaster here is easy to solve, why wait for him to come here?

So he had no choice but to beat his spirit and said: "The king of Ming Japan will follow Ma Yushi around, hoping to think of a way as soon as possible." ”

Ma Zhou bowed down, and then dragged his tired body to eat and rest.

Li Tai was left alone in a daze with the mountains outside the bedroom.

He has never left Chang'an City since he was a child.

Now I went out for the first time and came to a place with such a bad environment.

It made him feel the urge to cry.

But when he thought that Li Zhi was also facing the same situation as him, a momentum of not admitting defeat emerged.

This momentum directly suppressed his pessimism, and made him secretly determined to compare with Li Zhi.

Early the next morning, Li Tai was in good spirits and walked around with Ma Zhou and Han Xian.

During this period, people from all over the country were constantly seen carrying water from the only well in the village to irrigate the land.

Not only was this very limited, but there were also frequent arguments over it in order to get more water.

Seeing such a situation, Li Tai couldn't help frowning and said: "These people are really ignorant, the road from the village to the field is so long, how many catties can they beat every day?" ”

After hearing this, Ma Zhou said nonchalantly: "Your Highness may not know that in the eyes of the people, physical fatigue is far more acceptable than the failure of the farmland. ”

Li Tai opened his mouth and said to Han Xian: "Can Governor Han arrange for people to dig a few more wells for the people?" ”

Han Xian smiled bitterly: "Your Highness has a high opinion of the lower officials, this place is mountainous, and there is not much land that can be used, and it is even more difficult to find an underground water source." ”

When Li Tai heard this, he stopped talking.

At this point, he already felt that his idea was a little too simplistic.

Next, Li Tai and others visited several other villages, basically the same route that Ma Zhou took yesterday.

In the afternoon, Ma Zhou suddenly opened his mouth and asked Han Xian: "Han Dudu, since this place is mountainous, I wonder if there is any spiritual spring in the mountain?" ”

Han Xian said: "There are a few places, but most of the water sources are in the deep mountains, and it is extremely difficult to take them out." ”

Ma Zhou opened his mouth and said, "I wonder if the general can arrange for his subordinates to go with his official to have a look?" ”

Han Xian said: "It's easy to arrange his subordinates, but the mountain road is rugged and difficult, and the official is afraid that Ma Yushi will be difficult to adapt!" ”

Ma Zhou said: "The livelihood of the people is a major matter, and the officials can still overcome the difficulties. ”

After listening to Ma Zhou's words, Li Tai also wanted to offer to go with him.

But before he could speak, Han Xian's rugged and difficult sentence frightened him.

He himself knows his state best.

Now that he has only been walking around in a relatively flat place for half a day, he can't stand it anymore.

If he is allowed to walk on some rough mountain roads, then he is afraid that he will just hang up.

Therefore, after Ma Zhou's words were finished, he spoke: "This king is not in good health, so he will not go with Ma Yushi, and I hope that Ma Yushi will be more careful." ”

Ma Zhou opened his mouth and said: "I don't dare to deal with Your Highness in this matter, and the lower officials will act cautiously." ”

Ma Zhou couldn't help but be a little worried when he looked at Li Tai's big fat body.

At this time, don't say that Li Tai took the initiative to say that he couldn't go with him, even if he wanted to go with him, Ma Zhou didn't dare to let him go.

If Li Tai bumped, or accidentally ran into a large beast such as a jackal, tiger and leopard, Li Tai would be scared.

Then Ma Zhou not only can't keep the official hat on his head, but he even has to lose his life if he doesn't get it.

Li Tai didn't know what Ma Zhou was thinking at this time, and after watching Ma Zhou leave, he hurried back to the post station to wait for news.

After shopping for most of the day, Li Tai felt as if his two legs no longer belonged to him.

So as soon as he returned to the post station, he hurriedly asked someone to give him a bath and massage.

It is not easy to say that Li Tai has rarely moved around since he was a child because of his fatness.

Now, all of a sudden, let him run to the mountains at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters and walk for most of the day, how can he stand it?