Chapter 1138 Muchuan builds a coal mine with confidence, the reality is cruel and full of corpses
Chapter 1138 Muchuan is confident in building a coal mine, but the reality is cruel and corpses are everywhere
Muchuan of the Tang Dynasty has been stationed in the coal mine village of Beishan for ten days with his five thousand Tang soldiers.
During this period, he also guided the military training of his subordinates many times.
Although he knew that Dou Yihu's rebels had arrived in Beishan, Muchuan did not dare to waste time and still started to transform the coal mine.
Over the years, a large amount of coal has been transported to the north, causing the coal mines on Beishan to be abandoned long ago due to the continuous war.
If the coal mine is not sorted out, subsequent production will be affected.
What Muchuan wants to do now is to integrate all the coal mines around Beishan and turn them into his own private wealth.
As for which coal mines originally belonged to him, he didn't care at all.
Anyway, I have spent a lot of effort to win it, I must use it, and I can't let others occupy it.
Moreover, this would also reduce the imperial court's control over the northern mining areas and reduce the pressure on Datang.
After Muchuan led his five hundred craftsmen around the mine for several times, he finally saw a place that was more suitable for reconstruction.
"Everyone, please note that after passing this small river, there is a flat land.
It should be able to be transformed into a coal kiln, and it is not far from where we are stationed. You can take a rest and eat some dry food to replenish your strength."
Muchuan pointed to an open space in front of him and said.
"okay."
Everyone agreed and then followed Muchuan towards the open space.
After arriving at this open space, everyone was surprised to find that there was a small forest here, and the environment here was not bad.
"Commander, can this place really be transformed into a coal mine?"
Zhao Siyu asked doubtfully.
"Don't worry, I've checked it myself and it's definitely correct."
Muchuan said with a smile: "And the geological conditions here are very good. Not only are there abundant limestone and coal reserves, but we can also build a passage from the coal mine to the outside of Beishan! It is conducive to transporting the excavated coal out of the mountain."
Hearing Muchuan say this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there is a place to dig coal, it will be easy.
"Everyone, hurry up and get this place ready before the sun sets. We will stay here at night and work here in the future."
Muchuan said again.
"yes."
Everyone agreed one after another.
After everyone heard Muchuan's order, they immediately got busy.
The first step is to dig holes, erect structures, bury bricks, build walls...etc.
After half a day, the site became a bit like a construction site.
Muchuan looked at the scene in front of him with satisfaction.
"Commander, what should we do next?"
Zhao Siyu looked at the scene and asked.
"What we want to do is to build a temporary craftsman camp here and a warehouse to store tools and grain.
Then get some wood and make a fire for cooking.
In addition, I am going to Luoyang to recruit some craftsmen and buy some tools.
We will stay here for a few months this time and hope we can get things done smoothly."
Muchuan said with a smile.
"Commander, should we keep some soldiers here to keep watch?
What if the enemy attacks?"
someone asked.
"Don't worry, our sentries are patrolling here. Even if we encounter enemies, we are not afraid."
Muchuan shook his head and said: "Besides, our military stronghold is nearby, and the enemy will not foolishly come here to seek death."
"Oh, handsome and wise."
Everyone else praised him.
…
In the evening, after everyone piled up the coal in the open space, everything was ready.
"Commander, is this all we have for today's meal?"
Zhao Siyu looked at the food in front of him and frowned.
These foods were sent by King Li Tai of Luoyang outside Beishan. According to their words, this was a reward from the prince for them to enjoy.
Muchuan looked at Zhao Siyu with a smile, then picked up a piece of braised pork with chopsticks, chewed and swallowed it slowly.
"tasty!"
Muchuan praised.
"Everyone, try it. Dishes with this kind of taste are not often available."
Muchuan continued to say with a smile.
Others tried these dishes with disbelief.
“It’s really delicious.”
A group of people sighed.
Muchuan looked at everyone's expressions and knew that they hadn't eaten anything serious for a long time.
But these dishes are indeed delicious, no wonder these soldiers are not used to them.
If we were in modern society, we would probably dislike these dishes.
"Come on, have a drink."
Muchuan ordered his men to take out the liquor he had collected and pour it for everyone.
"Commander, these wines are worth thousands of gold.
Don’t you feel bad drinking like this?”
said a soldier.
"Haha, I brewed this wine myself and it won't be intoxicating. But after drinking it, you have to help me clean up the mess."
Muchuan said with a smile.
"Obey, Commander!"
One by one the soldiers shouted excitedly.
They were exhausted after staying in the mountains for a long time, and now they could finally have fun.
"Come on, let's drink to our heart's content today. We won't come home until we're drunk!"
Muchuan shouted loudly.
When everyone heard this, they were also excited. They picked up their wine bowls and shouted loudly: "You won't go home until you're drunk."
After a meal of wine, these soldiers became even more excited, and they all shouted heartily.
“Good wine!”
“What a drink!”
…
A group of people were drinking wine crazily.
Muchuan also accompanied them, and they did not stop drinking until evening.
"Commander, it's getting dark now. You need to rest first. We'll be on duty in shifts!"
everyone said.
Muchuan nodded and went back to the cottage to rest.
Early the next morning, Muchuan woke up, washed up, and went to the work shed in the coal mining area he had chosen.
As soon as he walked into the work shed, Muchuan was shocked!
I saw seventy or eighty corpses in the work shed, and each corpse had stab wounds on its body, and there were even arrows piercing the heart! These people were all killed by bows and arrows.
It looks like a fight broke out here last night.
The most important thing is that there are patrolling soldiers among the corpses here!
"Commander, these people all died in battle!"
Zhao Siyu said after being silent for a while.
"Well, he died in battle!"
Muchuan nodded.
Although I have an idea, I still need to confirm.
"Commander, how to deal with these corpses?"
Zhao Siyu asked.
"Bury it."
Muchuan said calmly.
"ah!"
Zhao Siyu looked at Muchuan in surprise. He did not expect that Muchuan would let people bury these corpses. Dozens of people died in the battle here.
"Just watch and deal with it.
Remember, you must not leak any information, otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
Muchuan said coldly.
"My subordinate understands!"
Zhao Siyu nodded, and then led the others to dispose of the body.
After the bodies were disposed of, Muchuan called over Xue Dingshan, Zhao Siyu and others to hold a pre-battle meeting.
"Snapped!"
Muchuan slapped the table angrily, looked at his generals angrily and cursed: "Fool! How did you protect my craftsmen?
To be beaten here by thieves is simply a disgrace to our Tang soldiers!"
