"Lord County Magistrate, Laoshan Island, as the only island in the center of Jiaohu Lake, is of great value. In terms of military value, Laoshan Island can be used to train naval forces. In times of crisis, Laoshan Island can be used to hoard supplies, soldiers and horses, and to shelter the people. Yes.
A water fortress that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Such a place cannot be demolished, but must be put to great use."
"...I have looked at the terrain in the past two days. In terms of the overall topography of my Juchao County, the land area is mostly on the north shore, and the southwest of the county is mostly the Jiao Lake surface. The land area is easy to control, but the lake surface is the easiest to get out of control.
The island in the middle of the lake is a natural observation outpost. From the island, you can overlook the entire southwest of Jiao Lake and grasp the movement of ships outside the county. Hefei County in the northwest and Lujiang County in the southwest are adjacent to the coast of Jiao Lake.
The south dock of Juchao County can be reached directly from the waterway. Therefore, Laoshan Island can be used as a military outpost to control the movements of the southwest lake."
"Of course, the military value does not seem to be of much significance to the current Juchao County, but even for civilian purposes, it can control the lake surface, protect fishermen, shelter from wind and rain, transit and rest. It also serves as a transit supply dock for trade ships leading to the southwest counties.
In terms of its function, it has great benefits. On the north side of the island in the center of the lake is a natural deep-water dock, where ships crossing Jiao Lake can shelter from the wind and berth. Fishermen can also rest on the island to replenish their supplies."
"The reason why I don't allow fishermen to dismantle those water surface facilities and don't allow people to destroy the nests built by lake bandits is to use them. My idea is to send personnel to Laoshan Island to set up watchtowers and beacons to protect Jiaohu Lake.
The safety of the water surface protects the fishermen fishing on the lake. It reflects the dual-use value of this island in the middle of the lake, both military and civilian. To put it bluntly, it is to use Laoshan Island as a base to establish a water patrol and warning team to control Laoshan Island.
So as to control the water surface in the southwest of Jiao Lake. This is what I really want."
Zhou Che opened up the chatterbox and had a long talk, which greatly impressed Li Hui. To be honest, Zhou Che thought more thoughtfully than Li Hui. Li Hui just thought about the island in the middle of the lake being used as a transit point for fishermen in the future, providing shelter from wind and rain.
Regarding the use of the port, Zhou Che thought more comprehensively than he did.
He has thought of both military purposes and trade purposes. This fully shows that Zhou Che has really thought about these things and is a person who really wants to do things. The fact that he can think so thoroughly shows that he already belongs here.
feel.
Li Hui really didn't have any other thoughts about Zhou Che. Through previous interactions, Li Hui already knew that Zhou Che and Wang Guangzu were not the same kind of people at all. Facts also proved that Zhou Che was trustworthy at critical times. With that
It was later proved that Li Hui had complete trust in him.
Now that I heard that Zhou Che had considered the affairs of Juchao County so thoughtfully and in detail, I felt completely at ease with him.
Li Hui ordered people to prepare wine and food, leaving Zhou Che to talk over the meal, and to provide further comfort and relief in the name of discussing matters. The uneasiness and anxiety in Zhou Che's heart were finally completely eliminated. Li Hui trusted him so much that he also asked his questions
I have no regrets. From now on, I should work hard to repay Li Hui for his kindness, and just don't care about the words of those people.
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On the morning of the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, the second relief operation promised by Li Hui went on as scheduled.
Li Hui was shocked when he arrived at Dongmen Square in a mule cart. The square was crowded with people. Although Dongmen Square was not big, the number of people so densely packed could be as many as two to three thousand.
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You must know that the people who received relief three days ago, the total number of refugees in this county and those in the south were only more than a thousand. Today there are so many more people, which really surprises Li Hui.
Soon, Li Hui knew the reason. It turned out that in the past two days, people from the county who had gone out to avoid trouble came back to the county. A group of hundreds of people came back last night. That's why there are so many people in the city today.
people.
Li Hui was naturally extremely happy. This was the situation he most wanted to see.
Jiang Sheng muttered from the side: "These people came back before the relief work because they just want to receive the relief materials."
Li Hui was speechless. After all, Jiang Sheng came from a lowly background and was very short-sighted. He didn't even think about it. If he came back just for such a small amount of relief food and supplies, wouldn't it be worth the loss if he ran into trouble? It would be a waste to receive relief supplies.
That's true, but to say that I came here specifically for this is nonsense.
Li Hui had some doubts in his heart. It was obvious three days ago that the people were wary, so why were they suddenly willing to come back? What on earth is going on?
Li Hui glanced at the crowd and saw Mr. Zheng standing in the crowd with a seven or eight-year-old child. There was also a strong man in his thirties beside him. The three of them looked very close.
So Li Hui ordered Mr. Zheng to come to the stage to ask what was going on.
Mr. Zheng hurriedly came to the stage with the man and the child, saluted Li Hui himself, and urged the men and children beside him to kowtow to Li Hui.
"Along, Xiaolong, kowtow to the county magistrate. This is the benefactor of our people in Juchao County. Without him here to help us get rid of the harm, our family would not be reunited. Kowtow quickly."
The man and the child quickly kowtowed to Li Hui and saluted. Li Hui hurriedly asked them to get up and asked with a smile: "Old man, if I guessed correctly, these are your son and grandson."
Old Zhang Zheng chuckled and said: "If you don't say that the county magistrate has a unique vision, he can tell it at a glance. This is my incompetent son Zheng Along, and this is my big-headed grandson Zheng Xiaolong. They are all back to the city. We are a family
We are reunited. I must thank the county magistrate for his kindness."
Li Hui waved his hand and said with a smile: "You're welcome, sir, this is the responsibility of this county. My husband, I want to know why so many people have come back to the county? As far as I know, there are not many people who are suspicious, no.
Are you willing to ask your family members who are away from trouble to come back? How come you suddenly figured it out again?"
Hearing this, Old Zhang Zheng cupped his hands and said: "County Magistrate Li, don't be like them. Everyone is also scared because of their previous experiences, so naturally they are a little defensive. After all... After all, I don't know whether the county magistrate's words count.
Words. We have been deceived too many times, and we have been deceived miserably."
Li Hui smiled and said: "I don't blame them. I understand the people's worries. I just wonder how they figured it out. This county is happy to see everyone return. Juchao County needs to restore order. In the future, we must
Living a normal life, hiding here and there, being separated from each other, and not being able to reunite as a family, that is not what I want to see."
Mr. Zheng raised his thumb and praised: "Sure enough, the county magistrate is a good official and really cares about us. When I first saw Magistrate Li that day, I felt that you were here to save us. So,
Old man, I took the risk to show you the way. That day, the county magistrate came to visit me at my home. During the conversation, I felt that although the county magistrate was not old, he was definitely not an ordinary person. Later, as I expected, old man, the county magistrate
Kill Feng Heizi and Wang Guangzu and eliminate harm for us. I am not boasting, old man, I have always had a good eye for people in my life. When I first saw my mother, Along, I knew she was a
A good woman, I insist on marrying her. As expected, she has been very kind to me in this life..."
Seeing that Mr. Zheng began to talk about irrelevant things without any explanation, his son Zheng Along quickly reminded him: "Master, why are you talking about this? Magistrate Li didn't ask you these things."
Old Zhang Zheng came to his senses, hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, old man, I'm old and my mouth is broken, what are you talking about?"
Li Hui smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. Lala's homely cooking is good."
Mr. Zheng waved his hand and said with a smile: "The county magistrate just asked the old man why the people have figured it out. It is indispensable to me, old man. Does the county magistrate know that three days ago the county magistrate said that we should call our family members who are away from home to come back? On the anniversary of the reunion, I sent someone to row a boat to Lugao in the afternoon of that day, found my son and daughter-in-law, and brought them back. My family was reunited that night. When the neighbors saw what I did, they all said I was stupid. He said that it might harm our children and grandchildren. I told them that our Juchao County finally found someone to stand up for us. He risked his life to eliminate the harm for us and also provided relief to us. But we all doubted his words, why not let him Are you cold-hearted? If you want to say that County Magistrate Li will harm our people, in all my life, I have never seen anyone risking his life to come to our Juchao County to harm others."
Li Hui was moved and said with a smile: "Thank you, father-in-law, for trusting me."
Mr. Zheng said: "It is us, the people of Juchao County, who should thank you. People have to be conscientious. They can be careful, but they cannot misunderstand other people's good intentions. Anyway, I am not afraid. I am still thinking about what will happen in the next year. My family's ancestral business is about to open. My teahouse has not been open for several years, and I must start the business this time. Anyway, I trust County Magistrate Li. After hearing what I said, they may feel that I am right. Several neighbors saw that I was not afraid, so they had the courage to call their families back. When other people saw that someone had done this, they were not afraid anymore and came back one after another. Haha, I need someone to take the lead in this matter. The old man took the lead, and they all followed suit."
Li Hui nodded and said: "I see. In this way, it is indeed my father-in-law's credit. Is my father-in-law's teahouse going to open? This is a great thing. When it opens, I will definitely go and visit it."
Mr. Zheng said happily: "That's our honor. We plan to open on the first day of the new year. We still have some tea cakes for making tea at home. Although there is no refreshment supply, even if you just have a cup of tea, it can be considered open, right? ?”
Li Hui said in a deep voice: "Since my father-in-law has been very helpful to this county and has helped me many times, I decided to give you two extra bags of flour as a reward. This way you can make tea and sell it. The tea shop only has tea. No, I need some snacks to make it more interesting."
Mr. Zheng sighed, waved his hands and said, "I can't do it. I can't do it. Are others going to gossip?"
Li Hui smiled and said: "Gossip? If they all help me many times like my father-in-law, this county will reward them in the same way. Which of them would dare to do what my father-in-law acted for me to show Sun Tuzi last time? What happened last time? People who help us perform will receive extra rewards. This county just wants everyone to know that this county has clear rewards and punishments, and we will never ask people to do things for this county in vain."
Mr. Zheng was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. The county magistrate rewarded him with two bags of white flour, and then business can really start. This is great. At worst, everyone who comes to visit will be given a snack. The key is If the business can be opened, this is the best thing.
In fact, the purpose of Li Hui's doing this is not only to praise Mr. Zheng, but also to ask Mr. Zheng to take the lead and set an example again to further stabilize the people's hearts. What is the sign that Juchao County has stabilized again? Naturally, it is the return of the people, normal
Things have been carried out. Street tea shops have reopened and various shops have resumed business. This is a sign of people's stability.
Li Hui wants to open the tea shop at Zheng's father-in-law's house so that all the people will realize that everything has begun to return to normal. Only then will they truly let down their guard and invest in planning for the future.
The calming demonstration effect brought by this aspect is far greater than the value of two bags of white flour.