Under the gray sky, the common people wielding hoes were sweating profusely. One hand-shaped flying robot carrying a basket fell down, and Wei Zhou led people to pick it up.
The robot's sharp black claws loosened and the transparent wings on its back flapped, only the afterimages could be seen.
"It's time to eat," the foreman shouted.
The common people stopped working, wiped their sweat, put down their hoes, and gathered in the open space to sit casually.
The robot completed its mission and flew farther and farther.
The common people chatted while taking out food from the basket. Taking a break from the busy work was very interesting.
"The first time I saw that thing, I was shocked. I thought it was some kind of monster."
"Who says it isn't? The big black palm has a pair of wings, which is scary to look at."
"Chicken buns. After working so hard, I finally get some meat. There's not enough food for two people."
"Be content. Now we can have hot food. Think about the past. Not to mention hot food, there was nothing to eat."
"Who says otherwise? We are almost digging to the boundary of Haocheng, right? Can the rivers be connected to each other?"
"I asked the foreman and he said how many more days would it take. Don't think that you can rest after digging the river channel and build a stone bridge."
"There are specialized people to do the technical work, and we are only responsible for the hard work. We blame ourselves for not living up to expectations. Look how comfortable Tie Niu lives. He goes to sit in the yamen every day to review cases. Not to mention how comfortable it is. Hey,
Is his wife pregnant?"
"I heard that I was pregnant some time ago. How wonderful it is. A wife and children under the covers. Who doesn't want a mother-in-law."
"Quiet, everyone is quiet. The superiors are here to inspect." The foreman came over anxiously and shouted, repeatedly reminding them not to talk nonsense.
A group of people came from a distance, and the woman at the front was breathtakingly beautiful. No one dared to look up, but the city lord actually came in person?
Zhu Qinghong looked at the excavation situation of the river: "After the rivers are connected, we are going to build a stone bridge. How about the transportation of materials?"
"It's going very well. We'll be there in two days." Su Rui took out the drawing of the stone bridge. "Build a bridge here near the pavilion where the storage is stored. The surrounding construction is in accordance with the original plan, including tea stalls, inns, restaurants, and shops.
of people are being screened."
It's half a day's journey from Haocheng.
Once built, it will be more convenient for businessmen to come and go, and once there are people, they can also grow something.
There is a lot of cultivated land around Tianchong City, so just arrange private houses in twos and threes to look after them. The cultivated land in Haocheng City is gathered together, and there is plenty of room for construction in other places.
Zhu Qinghong walked to the pavilion where the storage device was placed. The surroundings were bare and he felt desolate.
"Xiao Ye, we are in a bamboo forest like this." She smiled and seemed to be able to see the bamboo leaves rustling in the wind.
The four-corner pavilion is looming in the lush bamboo forest, as beautiful as a picture scroll.
[Okay, Master. Determine the planting area and category...]
"City Lord, there is no need for you to keep an eye on this place in person." Wei Wan asked with a smile, "Why don't you go back to the city first. Food and wine have been prepared in the mansion."
Zhu Qinghong nodded and started back to Haicheng. The moment she turned around, a ball flew out and landed beside the pavilion.
The people who saw it looked at it curiously, what is it?
The ball suddenly split open and grew more than one meter tall, stretching out its limbs to dig into the soil.
The beetle-shaped machine dug soil very quickly and dug out a large area behind the pavilion.
Then it spit out bundles of bamboo seedlings, which obviously have sharp legs, but they were planted carefully. They were covered with soil and watered in one go. After planting, they looked full of green.
Still holding half-eaten buns in their hands, the common people swallowed their saliva. Take a bite to calm down the shock and don't think too much.
After completing the task, the machine retracted into a ball, ejected into the air and disappeared. Everyone was speechless. With this thing, they wouldn't be unemployed, right?
No! Absolutely not!
Everyone ate their food quickly and picked up their hoes to dig hard. No one could try to steal their work!
Haocheng, City Lord's Mansion.
The soldiers presented the new weapons, arrows, knives, swords, etc.
Zhu Qinghong picked them up one by one and observed them. The craftsmen's skills are getting better and better, and the output is also considerable.
"City Lord, what do you think?" Wei Bojun looked proud, "This batch of weapons has been completed and will be sent to you immediately."
"Very good." Zhu Qinghong smiled happily, "I leave the weapon production to you, I feel relieved."
Comparing Tianchong City and Lingxi Kingdom, Haocheng City has the strongest military power. Not only is it reflected in weapons, but the strength and coordination ability of the soldiers themselves are also second to none.
Knowing people well and utilizing them well, she will not let outstanding soldiers bury her. Strengthening training will be of great use in the future.
"The commanders under you are quite capable." Zhu Qinghong sat back at the head of the table and smiled, "It's time to invite us to have a meal together."
"Yes." Wei Bojun immediately gave the order. There were four commanders in Haocheng, stationed at the four gates respectively.
"I am attending the Lord of the City." The commanders knelt on one knee and saluted. Their surnames were Wen, Wu, Luo, and Wu.
When he first arrived in Haocheng, Zhu Qinghong saw Commander Luo on the city wall.
She smiled and raised her hand: "Get up. Sit down."
Everyone sat down and the dishes were passed around.
Su Rui glanced at Zhu Qinghong, wondering why she suddenly saw several commanders, who seemed to have some plans.
Now is the peak of construction, the demons are retreating, and there are no external enemies. Ordinarily we should not meet at this time. Is there a war?
After Zhu Qinghong finished eating, he and Su Rui went to Lingxi Country. After handling the matter, Su Rui stayed.
Zhu Qinghong returned to Tianchong City to pass on Fang Youan.
After being summoned, Fang Youan didn't know why.
Why is the city lord looking for him? He has passed the Judicial Yamen's assessment, should he be fine?
"Are you 12 this year? What are your plans for the future?" Zhu Qinghong asked casually.
As if the answer is not important.
"Do your duty faithfully." Fang You'an broke into a cold sweat.
Has he done anything wrong recently?
If you think about it carefully, there shouldn't be.
Shaking his head helplessly, Zhu Qinghong took a sip of tea and said, "Wei Xuanyu has been in Tianchong City recently. You should have more contact with him."
Huh? Fang Youan was stunned for a moment.
Is contact due to official business considered contact? If the city lord is dissatisfied, could he also want to contact in private? Why?
"If you can't figure it out, why don't you ask Yuan You." Zhu Qinghong waved his hand to chase him away, "Or just ask Wei Xuanyu directly."
This... Fang Youan bowed and left.
Rather than looking for the unfamiliar Wei Xuanyu, he prefers to look for Yuanyou. What's going on?
Yuanyou happened to be out of office and was about to go home. When Fang Youan came to see him, he invited him to go home to chat with him.
On the stone table in the courtyard, Yuanyou poured two cups of tea: "Please. The city lord has his own intention. Just follow it."
Fang Youan didn't like drinking tea, so he took a sip and put it down: "The city lord asked me to ask you, but you played riddles with me."
"You are too naive." Yuan You looked at the floating tea leaves in the cup, "If you want to say who the city lord trusts the most, it is you and Su Rui. However, compared to Su Rui, you can't match Su Rui's scheming, means, and power. If not
We are evenly matched in strength, you can’t catch her eye at all.”
"I know." Fang You'an frowned, "I am loyal to the city lord. I just need to do my job well and don't care about anything else."
"No, you have to care." Yuanyou sighed and elaborated, "Since you and Su Rui are the right-hand men of the city lord, how can you be suppressed by her? The city lord lets you contact Wei Xuanyu to let you recruit Haocheng under his command.
.So that you and Su Rui can check and balance each other."
Fang You'an seemed to understand, but didn't understand why there was a need to check and balance each other. Everyone works for the city lord, can't we just do it well?
"The purpose of the city lord is to determine the distribution of power." Yuanyou picked up the teapot and placed it in the middle of the stone table, and placed two cups below. "The city lord is the king, and you and Su Rui belong to two forces. Su Rui has
Lingxi Kingdom, you must capture Haocheng."
"I don't think it's right." Fang You'an shook his head, "Since the city lord plans to implement his power, how could he not consider you."
After shaking his hands, Yuanyou smiled and said nothing.
The city lord has his own considerations. When the forces of Su Rui and Fang Youan reach a balance, the city lord can ascend the throne. The city lord sees further than any of them, calculates step by step, and moves forward steadily.
He could guess the city lord's intention, and so could Wei Xuanyu. That's why the city lord asked Fang Youan to ask.
Wei Xuanyu is a smart man, so he naturally knows what to do. Yuanyou stood up and said: "The city lord ordered you to find Wei Xuanyu, just do it. I have something to do, so I won't send it off."
Seeing Yuanyou turn around and go back to the house, Fang Youan frowned and was confused. You said it well, why did you suddenly drive people away?
It’s not explained clearly yet.
Yuanyou sighed softly. With the help of Wei Xuanyu, Fang Youan will grow up quickly and compete with Su Rui.
Imperial power. No matter how friendly he is, no one family will be allowed to dominate. He seems to have seen the blueprint of the city lord's assumption of power.
They are all the chess pieces of the city lord.
Yuanyou opened the books on the case and kept them if they were useful, and discarded them if they were useless. There were no exceptions.
Fang You'an obeyed and went to find Wei Xuanyu. When the other party heard about his intention, he was much cordial. From then on, when Wei Xuanyu came to Tianchong City, Fang You'an received him.
Yuanyou is busy with business every day and reads books at night. He doesn't care about the subsequent development. Everything is under the control of the city lord.
Time passed by half a year later, the river channel was dug and the stone bridge was built. It was decided that the water would be released on the day, and many people came to watch.
Faces were filled with joy and eager anticipation. Zhu Qinghong gave an order, and many people dug up the soil at the mouth of the river.
"Open the gate and release the water!" shouted a voice, and water flowed into the river. Many people excitedly chased the river and watched the water flow along the river.
They laughed and shouted until they were exhausted. The water rushed to Tianchong City, and the river banks were crowded with people.
There are also common people standing on the bridge.
Watch the water come and flow away.
They cheered and even cried with joy. The river flowed through the cultivated fields and towards Haocheng.
The people who were building on the bank couldn't help but stop and look at the river from far to near. Countless days of hard work finally came to fruition.
The water splashes against the river bank, and the dry soil is wetted. I will never be thirsty again, whether it is the land or the crops.
The river rushed from Haicheng to Lingxi Kingdom, split into two, and then merged into one. Su Rui stood on the city wall and watched the water flowing in the river.
It took nearly a year to finally get what I wanted. The water flowed through Lingxi Country and merged into the flowing water along the river.
Everyone is happy and it is worth remembering.
Zhu Qinghong designated this day as a festival and celebrated it every year, bringing joy to all people.
The main river channel was successfully completed. Zhu Qinghong ordered people to dig tributaries and divert water into the fields. With the water in the fields that had been cultivated for a long time, rice planting was put on the agenda.
Only when everyone has rice, three meals a day, can we get rid of hunger. Only when we have enough rice can we have the strength to develop the economy.
The water problem was solved, and Wei Xuanyu was heartbroken. Wei Wan asked for a position in front of Zhu Qinghong, and Wei Bojun was in charge of Haocheng.
He knows exactly what to do next. Fight for power and gain greater benefits before the dust settles.