Daming Crazy Emperor

The middle and lower reaches of the Irtysh River were finally completely unblocked. Upon receiving the news, Taichang immediately set off with a fleet and headed northwest.

However, he didn't go back to Shenwu City directly, because he still wanted to visit the Ural Mountains.

Cao Bianjiao ordered someone to pass the news to Shenwu City, and he also received a telegram from Shenwu City.

Both Tsarist Russia and the Ottoman Empire agreed to their terms and an agreement was signed.

However, it is not clear in the telegram what exactly happened.

Therefore, he still decided to go to the Ural Mountains first, and pick up Zhang Zhiji and Xu Yunzhen by the way.

After traveling northwestward for three days, the fleet passed through the vast mountains and arrived at the grasslands in the south of Xibo Province.

The front is suddenly clear, and there is also a tributary extending eastward along the edge of the mountain nearby.

Taichang glanced carefully, and then said to Peng Bin: "Yan Ru, look, this is the tributary, which extends eastward to a place less than two hundred miles away from Shenwu City.

If we build a canal to connect this tributary with Hubei Lake, the river system in the south of Xibo Province can be opened more than one month earlier every year.

We can also build a canal further west to connect the main trunk of the Irtysh River with the tributaries leading to the Western Regions. By then, it will be much more convenient to go to the Ural Mountains or the Caspian Sea from the Xibe Province. "

These two canals actually existed on their planning map, but it was the first time Peng Bin came to see them on the ground.

He turned and turned the binoculars to scan carefully for a while, then nodded slowly and said: "Your Majesty, the location here is indeed quite good, and it can be built as a waterway and land transportation center in the south of Xibo Province.

Weichen will definitely find a way to build these two canals this year. If there are enough people, Weichen will build the railway from Shenwu City to the Ural Mountains. "

Hearing this, Taichang nodded slightly and said: "Well, the water and land transportation in the southern part of the Xibo Province is indeed very important, and you should have someone pull the telegraph line to the Ural Mountains by the way.

Otherwise, several border towns in the Ural Mountains will lose contact in winter, which is a huge loophole in the northwest frontier defense. "

Peng Bin hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

The fleet continued to sail northwest, and settlements gradually appeared on the plains on both sides of the river.

These settlements were all built years ago, and almost all the people living in them were the families of the soldiers of the Southeast Camp.

At this moment, many people have already driven the cattle to plow the land, and there are scattered and busy figures everywhere on the whole plain.

If one person divides one hundred mu of land, if he uses a hoe to dig the land, he will be too exhausted to finish it.

Fortunately, no matter men, women, old or young, everyone gets a farm ox.

However, the oxen are not very fast in plowing the land, and they can turn about five acres of land in one day.
In other words, it takes about 20 days to turn over one hundred acres of land.

No wonder these people started digging the land so early, it seemed that they wanted to plant all the land they had allocated.

Seeing this, Taichang couldn't help frowning and said: "Yanru, in the future, we will equip the families of soldiers in the North Camp and Southeast Camp with more machines for cultivating land.

After all, the strongest laborers in their family have to defend their home and country, we can't make their family too tired.

You see, the people who come out to work here are basically the old and the weak, women and children, and even children have to lead the oxen to the plow.

We don't want them to be burdened by giving them so much land. "

Peng Bin hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

After another day of marching, the fleet arrived at the confluence of the Irtysh River and the tributaries leading to the Western Regions.

In fact, this place is not far from the main trunk of the Ebei River. If they continue to go north, they will be able to enter the main trunk of the Ebei River in less than a day.

However, Taichang did not let the fleet continue to travel north, they turned directly south and entered the largest tributary of the Irtysh River.

Also in less than a day, they arrived at the intersection of the tributaries leading to Wuzhong City.

At this moment, an acropolis has been built here, and a row of piers has also been built.

Taichang looked at the Feilong battleship docked beside the pier, and also looked at Cao Bianjiao, Zhang Zhiji, Xu Yunzhen and others who were waiting on the pier, and couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he still hasn't figured out how to get to Wuzhong City.

Because Wuzhong City is not in the east of the Ural Mountains, but in the west of the Ural Mountains.

Moreover, this river channel is not very wide, and it is difficult for the flying dragon battleship to go in. Even if it goes in, it is in danger of being stranded.

In other words, if he wanted to go to Wuzhong City, he had to either take a Spike warship to the vicinity of the Ural Mountains, and ride a horse there, or get off the boat right here, and ride a horse there.

The problem is that they don't have any horses yet, and the [-] elite Sun Chengzong brought are still galloping behind. It will take at least five or six days for them to come over.

Fortunately, Cao Bianjiao has already built an acropolis here, and, as soon as the Flying Dragon Warship came in advance, he rushed over by himself.

This saved him a lot of trouble.

Soon, the flagship approached the pier, and Taichang walked down quickly with Sun Chengzong, Yuan Keli, Peng Bin and others, and supported Cao Bianjiao who was about to salute, and said kindly: "Bianjiao, Zhiji, Yunzhen, you all You have all worked hard, and everyone has worked hard, so the salute will be skipped, let’s go, let’s get on the boat and talk.”

After that, he turned and walked to the boat.

Cao Bianjiao, Zhang Zhiji, and Xu Yunzhen were really moved. The reason why the emperor walked down with them was to welcome them on board in person!

Soon, everyone came to the boat.

At this moment, the bow of the ship has already assembled a table and laid out the map.

Taichang directly invited everyone to sit down, and then he couldn't wait to ask: "How about it, what is the attitude of Tsarist Russia and the Ottoman Empire towards the cession of land and seeking peace?"

Zhang Zhiji quickly replied: "Your Majesty, their attitude is not bad.

The representative of Tsarist Russia seemed a little unhappy at first, but after we threatened him, he said nothing.

The representatives of the Ottoman Empire are a bit strange. They seem to be afraid that we will take the opportunity to destroy them. "

Cao Bianjiao couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, why don't we take the opportunity to destroy them?
With the strength of Tsarist Russia, a humble minister leading an army of 30 could definitely defeat them.

On the side of the Ottoman Empire, Lord Sun and Lord Lu joined forces to attack, and they would definitely not be able to handle it. "

You are a little underestimating the enemy.

Taichang shook his head slightly and said: "You are wrong, European countries are not fuel-efficient lamps.

Don't think that we captured the coastal ports and cities at an astonishing speed with our naval fleet, and the European countries really didn't look at it.

If we really invade the inland and fight land battles with them, it will not be so simple.

They have been fighting for hundreds of years, and fighting is just like everyday life for them.

Moreover, there is no flat land on the European side, and they don't know how many fortresses and cities they have built in the past few hundred years.

Coupled with their muskets and artillery, the defense of these cities and fortresses is still very good.

If you lead the cavalry to attack, you will definitely not be able to take it for a while.

Once you can't take it down, the European Continental Union will definitely transfer the troops who attacked Africa back to support.

At that time, not only will you suffer a big loss, but our African strategy will also be ruined. "

Uh, so serious!

Cao Bianjiao hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I know I was wrong."

Taichang smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, we are developing new weapons, and when the land and water troops come together, they will definitely not be able to carry it.

Now, our focus is to build a defense system here, blocking the European countries to the west of the Ural Mountains, Ural River and Caspian Sea, so that they cannot move. "

defense system?

Cao Bianjiao hurriedly looked at the map on the table.

However, there were only black dots on the map, and he didn't understand what these black dots meant at all.

Seeing this, Taichang pointed directly at where they were now and said, "Look, according to the plan, an acropolis was supposed to be built here, but I didn't expect you to build this acropolis before you saw the plan. "

It turns out that these black spots are the Acropolis!

In fact, Cao Bianjiao also happened to build an acropolis here by mistake.

He was quite embarrassed and said: "Your Majesty, I think this is a key point for the transfer of food, grass and luggage, and the location is more important, so I built an acropolis here."

Well, this kid has a good strategic vision.

Taichang smiled slightly and said, "Tell you, your work is wasted."

Ah!
Cao Bianjiao said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, isn't there this acropolis on the planning map? Is it the wrong size? Are we going to tear it down and rebuild it?"

Taichang shook his head slightly and said: "That's not what I'm talking about, what I'm saying is that you've wasted a lot of effort.

Because I have already ordered people to order enough materials, including masonry, wood, cement, steel bars, and even doors and windows, etc., all of which are ready-made.

Moreover, you don't even need to dig the foundation, and an excavator will naturally come to dig the foundation for you.

You said, did you waste a lot of effort? "

Isn't that right, he mobilized 5 horses and [-] nearby laborers to work hard for a month before building the Acropolis.

Cao Bianjiao couldn't help sighing: "Oh, Your Majesty, I don't know about this!"

Taichang nodded slightly and said: "There is no way, the telegraph line has not been pulled over, and it is freezing and snowy, and there is no way to send a fast horse to communicate.

However, don't worry, the telegraph line will definitely be pulled over this year, and Yanru will also repair both the canal and the railway.

In the future, Yan Ru will be the governor of the Xibo Province and the Western Regions Province, and will be responsible for the development here. You need to work together. "

Cao Bianjiao and Peng Bin hurriedly cupped their hands and said, "I understand."

Immediately afterwards, Taichang pointed to the map and introduced: "Bianjiao, you see, to the west of the Ebei River and the Irtysh River, we are going to build a defense line about [-] miles long from north to south and more than [-] miles wide.

We will build about a hundred acropolises in this area.

In short, we need to block all water and land transportation gateways, so that the European Union has no gaps to exploit. Even if they sneak over from somewhere in the Ural Mountains, they will still face our obstacles. "

One hundred Acropolis!

Cao Bianjiao couldn't help being dumbfounded when he heard this.

How long will it take to fix this?
He was stunned for a while, and then said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it will take several years to build these one hundred acropolises!"

Why does it take so long.

Taichang said without hesitation: "It doesn't take a few years, it will be completed this year."

what?
Cao Bianjiao was quite surprised and said: "Well, I'm afraid I can't recruit so many people!"

Taichang smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry, the Acropolis has been planned, all the materials are ready-made, and there are large excavators to help you dig the foundation, so it will be repaired very quickly.

I have ordered people to try it, and 1 people can build an acropolis in about a month. "

This is unlikely, right?
Cao Bianjiao couldn't help asking: "Really?"

I can still lie to you.

Taichang nodded slightly and said, "Of course it's true.

Do you think there is any problem in drawing 20 people from Wuzhong City, Wunan City and Wubei City? "

Cao Bianjiao nodded without hesitation and said: "That's no problem. Tsarist Russia doesn't have much strength at the moment. We may suffer a bit if we go to attack the city. If they attack our city, they are looking for death."

That's it.

Taichang immediately ordered: "You prepare, let 20 people rush to the east of the Ural Mountains, I believe that the materials for building the city will be brought here in a short time.

At that time, if you divide 20 people into one share, it will definitely be no problem to build twenty acropolis a month.

As for the families of the southeast battalion soldiers, after they finish sowing, you recruit some people to let them build settlements near the Acropolis.

The materials for building the settlements have also been prepared, and they will be brought together at that time.

In the past, soldiers from the North Camp and Southeast Camp were stationed in Weiwei City, and the families of the soldiers lived in settlements near the Weicheng City. "

Cao Bianjiao hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I understand."

Taichang nodded slightly, and then solemnly said: "The defense line of the Ural Mountains will be handed over to you. As for the Ural River, I will order Jiandou to build a city wall along the river to block the entire river.

On the Caspian Sea, we should be able to drive warships in this year, and the defense system will be completed by then. "

After Taichang explained the matter on Cao Bianjiao's side, he originally wanted to see Song Yingxing's situation.

However, he took a closer look at the map and decided to forget it.

Because the canal over there is too long, the two canals add up to more than 1000 miles, and he has no idea where Song Yingxing is at the moment.

Moreover, the canal is not yet open to navigation, so it is very troublesome to find people by land.

He had no choice but to order someone to send over the drawn plans, and let Song Yingxing and Lu Xiangsheng cooperate to build the Ural River defense line as soon as possible.