"Uncle Zhang, you forgot that you can use coal to burn bricks to build a city. And we don't need to build a big city. Like Liaodong Ranch, we build a small Uburg for every few ranches, and then build a big city with dozens of Uburgs." Zou

Yu explained.

"This method is good, but a lot of people need to be relocated," Zhang Zhongjian said.

"I have some ideas about this. The grassland is not as barren as we thought, and there are quite a few mineral deposits buried underground." Zou Yu touched a little velvet at the corner of his mouth and said thoughtfully.

"As long as you have ideas." Zhang Zhongjian looked at the increasingly mature Zou Yu, nodded and smiled with a hint of relief in his heart.

"It's not urgent. We have to lay down the grassland anyway. My expectation is to see the situation after next year. There is something I need to trouble Uncle Zhang at the moment." Zou Yu said apologetically.

"Haha, why are you being polite to me? If you have anything to do, just ask." Zhang Zhongjian laughed loudly.

"We fought the Turks this winter. It is unlikely that they will launch a large-scale attack next year. Instead, Dou Jiande needs to be on guard." Zou Yu explained.

"You want me to guard Beiping County?" Zhang Zhongjian asked.

"Yes, there is General Xue Wanshu in Yizhou. If we transfer Qin Yong to go there, we will be safe. After the year, we will ask General Yinshishi to take charge of the overall situation. However, Beiping County has now become a mining area. There is no room for failure. Now

I can only rest assured if you go, Uncle Zhang." Zou Yu continued to explain.

"Haha! It's just a small matter. Since you trust Uncle Zhang, of course Uncle Zhang will not refuse." Zhang Zhongjian said with a cheerful smile.

Zhang Zhongjian was very happy that Zou Yu respected him in private as always, and felt that he had seen the right person.

Zou Yu has always had feelings for his elders towards Zhang Zhongjian. It can be said that Zhang Zhongjian is one of the people he trusts most. This is because Zhang Zhongjian has always taken care of and helped him.

Especially the grace of saving his life during the escape at the beginning, and later teaching martial arts and taking the lead in recommending him as the leader. If it hadn't been for Zhang Zhongjian, how could others have recognized his leadership from the beginning.

"I'm really sorry that I haven't let you have a good rest all these years." Zou Yu said apologetically.

"Haha! You really want me to stay at home and enjoy the happiness. I'm afraid I'm not used to it yet? This life? It's not good if it's not exciting!" Zhang Zhongjian said with a nonchalant smile.

Zhang Zhongjian is also a person who is unwilling to be ordinary. He doesn't care much about status. But it must be exciting. He can't be subject to too many restrictions. Zou Yu has satisfied his wishes in this regard. He never points fingers at the place he guards.

Of course? Zhang Zhongjian is only interested in the military? In terms of people's livelihood, he never interferes. Unless Zou Yu asks him to do something, he will supervise people to handle it.

"Uncle Zhang's style? Do you really admire Xiao Yu? It would be a pleasure to be as free and easy as you." Zou Yu said with envy as he looked at Zhang Zhongjian who was full of energy and energy.

"Haha! Can't you learn from me? You now shoulder everyone's hopes? Don't let everyone down." Zhang Zhongjian reminded with a soft smile.

"With Uncle Zhang's help, I will definitely not disappoint everyone. If there is anything I fail to do in the future, please remind me, Uncle Zhang." Zou Yu said firmly with a smile on his face while relaxing.

"I obey my orders!" Zhang Zhongjian smiled and bowed his hands solemnly.

"Hey! Uncle Zhang? Why are you so new? There are no outsiders." Zou Yu quickly stepped forward to support Zhang Zhongjian.

"The etiquette cannot be discarded!" Zhang Zhongjian shook his head firmly. Then he looked at Zou Yu, gently held his shoulders, and continued to say seriously: "Xiao Yu, this is the last time Uncle Zhang calls you like this. Uncle Zhang knows that you are a very emotional person.

This is a good thing for people who follow you. They will have less worries and be more at ease when they follow you. However, this is also a weakness. The path you want to take is different from others. There are some things that you must not be merciful about."

"Xiaoyu understands, I must keep it in mind!" Zou Yu nodded gratefully.

He understood what Zhang Zhongjian meant. There were not only many aristocratic families following him, but also many old friends who had followed him from Liaodong, newly recruited scholars and generals from poor families. The fact was pushing him towards that supreme position.

There is no way out, after all, his power is too great and he is already one of the largest forces in the world.

If Zou Yu wants to take a step back, others may still have a way to survive, but he definitely does not. After all, so many people have his mark on them. No force will tolerate such an existence among its subordinates.

"Ahem! Logically speaking, others cannot interfere with your private life, but that person's identity is different after all, so I'm afraid it won't be easy to deal with in the future!" Zhang Zhongjian coughed twice and warned implicitly.

"Yeah!" Zou Yu understood what he meant. Even though he was thick-skinned, he blushed and nodded awkwardly.

Zhang Zhongjian was talking about Concubine Wei, because every time Zou Yu entered the palace, Concubine Wei would drive away the maids and eunuchs. Although it seemed private, no one knew what the two of them were doing, but this was completely deceiving others.

A man and a woman alone are often like this, so naturally there will be rumors and rumors spread. After all, we like to watch the excitement and talk about gossip. This is a habit of us.

It's just that no one dares to talk about this kind of thing in front of Concubine Wei, and a happy woman whose IQ has dropped drastically, or who knows it clearly, is like a moth flying into a flame, even if she is shattered to pieces.

Fortunately, Zhang Zhongjian did not continue to talk about this topic, and the two began to do follow-up work for the soldiers who were going to the front.

This time we summoned troops and sent troops to the grassland. We waited until mid-November to send troops, which was also considered. There was a big war some time ago, so the Turks must be vigilant.

Now they are sending troops to confront Dou Jiande, and the Turks must know the news. Liu Rengui's team of dogs went to sweep the surrounding area, and they were probably retaliated by the Turks in front of them to vent their anger. Now they are withdrawing and letting them settle down for a while.

It has already entered winter, with heavy snowfall, and naturally our vigilance has dropped.

If there is one good thing in Liaodong, it is mink! Mink skin is excellent for keeping warm, and mink oil is a good thing to prevent frostbite.

Over the years, Liaodong has already had a complete set of experience in winter operations. Clothes, boots, hats, and scarves are all tightly wrapped, and the snow rake is pulled by people, and they move equally quickly.

When setting off to camp, dig a big hole in the snow and surround the tents. Several tents are arranged in a circle to keep the wind away. There is also a square coal stove with coal on it and bamboo tubes to guide the smoke.

Just go out.

The best thing is military rations. Start a fire, boil a helmet of snow water with a helmet. After boiling, wrap it in leaves and add pieces of grain powder. Pour it in, stir it, and you can eat it after a while, because it has added
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