Chapter 1269 Muchuan inspects the construction site and plans to dredge the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal
Chapter 1269 Muchuan inspects the construction site and plans to dredge the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal
Muchuan built two rows of brick houses near the college to accommodate the farmers who were working on the construction.
Muchuan assigned each farmer a dormitory and gave him a living allowance of two taels of silver per month.
Muchuan is also responsible for the food expenses of these farmers. Each meal consists of three dishes and one soup.
After Muchuan inspected these, he called Fan Lihua and said, "General Fan, today we are going to inspect the defense of Beiping City. You can lead the troops and go with me."
"yes!"
General Fan responded, and then followed Muchuan to the tower.
The group of people arrived near the gate tower of Beiping City. Muchuan took a walk around the city first.
Muchuan sighed: "The city defense here is pretty good."
"Of course!"
Fan Lihua said proudly.
Muchuan smiled, and then said to Fan Lihua: "General, now let's discuss the issue of fortifications."
"oh?
Please give me some advice, coach."
Muchuan pointed to a river and said: "This river is called the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and it leads directly to Hangzhou.
As far as I know, the Turks landed through the canal a few years ago, and the canal was destroyed at that time.
Now what I'm saying is, we have to get the canal repaired ahead of time."
Fan Lihua said: "Leave it to us to repair the canal. We will definitely repair the canal."
"What I need is to strengthen the canal to prevent enemy sneak attacks."
Muchuan said.
Fan Lihua said: "This is a simple matter. We can plant trees on both sides of the canal to block the influx of canal water, and then recruit farmers to reinforce both sides of the river embankment. In addition, we must dredge the river bottom to facilitate future navigation.
"
"Well, this is a good idea, let's do it like this."
Muchuan said.
"Coach, we will waste a lot of food this way!"
Fan Lihua said worriedly.
Muchuan shook his head and said: "There is no way. If the canal is really destroyed, we will have no way to resist the Turks' attack.
There is no option.”
"Oh, let's do it like this! I'll make arrangements now and try to start work as soon as possible."
Muchuan said: "It doesn't matter, you can make arrangements as soon as possible."
"Yes!" Fan Lihua took the order and left.
After Fan Lihua left, Muchuan found a clerk and asked, "Do we have enough money now?"
"Commander Qi, you gave us all the food and salary when you left, but now the granary is empty."
The clerk said.
Muchuan said: "Then put the grain into the warehouse
Fan Lihua said: "Our current task is to strengthen the canal and build fortifications.
Commander, I think we can organize craftsmen to repair the houses on both sides of the canal first, and then build fortifications."
"Okay, hurry up and get ready. We need to implement this matter as soon as possible."
Muchuan said.
"Yes!" Fan Lihua said and turned around and left.
Muchuan continued to inspect the construction site. What he saw along the way was a prosperous scene. People's faces were filled with happy smiles, as if they had seen a better life calling them.
Muchuan suddenly thought of a question, that is, in the wars that have happened in Chinese history, which of those famous warlords did not massacre innocent people?
Don't they realize their sin?
Have they forgotten the history of blood and tears of the Chinese nation?
No, no, they definitely didn't forget, they just didn't want to take responsibility.
What is the saddest thing in Chinese history?
The saddest thing is the warlord separatism.
Warlords in history established separatist regimes because their foundations were too shallow, they lacked funds, they lacked financial resources, and they had no money to raise troops.
Among all the wars throughout the ages, apart from the tyranny of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, the demise of the Qin State was more tragic.
The early Tang Dynasty was relatively gentle on the issue of warlord separatism, at least there were no massacres of civilians, but the Qin Dynasty was even more aggressive. The Qin Dynasty's army marched in the south and north, burning, killing and looting.
This situation did not ease until the end of the Tang Dynasty.
But it still exists, and the rulers of this country still dare not let down their guard.
The Qin Dynasty's army was not only powerful, they were also cruel and bloodthirsty.
Whether they are soldiers or ordinary people, they will be killed as long as they disobey. There is no humanity at all.
So such a country will be destroyed sooner or later.
Muchuan sighed: "I hope the Tang Dynasty can last longer. As long as the Tang Dynasty can survive, the Chinese nation will rise.
When the time comes, we must completely eliminate the Huru and restore a peaceful world to the people of the Central Plains."
Muchuan looked at the heated scene in front of him. He knew that the fate of the Tang Dynasty was in his own hands, so he decided to work hard to change the current situation of China and make the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty more glorious.
Muchuan came to the city gate and stood on the city wall, overlooking the entire city of Beiping.
Beiping City is surrounded by towering city walls, which are five to six meters wide and seven to eight meters thick.
The city wall of Beiping City is more than nine meters high. There are eight gates in total. There are sentries outside each gate. The city walls are also heavily guarded. It is very difficult to attack the city.
On the city wall, Muchuan saw many crossbows.
There are also some heavy weapons such as catapults on the top of the city.
Muchuan smiled with satisfaction. These catapults and crossbows were indeed very good means of defense, especially at night.
If we attack during the day, it may be difficult to win.
After all, the range is limited.
"General, what are you laughing at?"
Fan Lihua looked at Muchuan strangely.
"I'm laughing, we really found the right person this time."
Muchuan said.
"hehe!"
Fan Lihua smiled awkwardly and secretly complained: This Lord Muchuan, why is his mouth so sweet! He is indeed a person who reads books from sages!
Fan Lihua was thinking this in her heart, but she said: "This is not the end yet. After we build the canal, we will build a huge cannon in Beiping City to ensure that the invading enemy will never come back."
"Haha. General Fan is really smart. We have too many things to do this time. This plan alone will cost a lot of money."
Muchuan said.
Fan Lihua said with a smile: "Coach, I feel like you are not short of money."
"Hahaha, I have a lot of money. As long as my people have needs, I will support them. I like to help the people under my rule."
Fan Lihua was moved to tears when she heard what Muchuan said.
She has been admiring Muchuan recently. Although Muchuan has never been a soldier, Muchuan's legend is so rich that she is full of admiration and yearning for Muchuan.
After Muchuan left the construction site, he came to the industrial zone.
The construction of the factory area is proceeding in an orderly manner.
The industrial zone is divided into three sections.
One section is the machining area.
This place is mainly responsible for smelting steel and forging iron tools.
One section is the smelting drug area.
Here we are mainly responsible for the cultivation and processing of various herbal medicines.
