Ming Zuo

Chapter 243 Pattern [Thanks to Mo Jianshang, the leader of the chasing wind for the reward]

In the center of the water moor, Juyi Island.

The fairyland where one hundred and eight generals used to drink big bowls and eat big pieces of meat is now gloomy.

Guo Yunbiao stared blankly at the confused mist on the water, trying to see further, and even more eager to see where the road was.

As a hero of the rivers and lakes, Wen Xiang taught Zuo Hufa, Guo Yunbiao had already sensed the crisis.

However, after Dong Biao died in battle, the only person around him who could negotiate was Zhao Si.

"Guardian, we have the natural danger of this water park, so we are not afraid of the official army coming to attack. When the other roads open up the situation, the official army will naturally retreat."

Guo Yunbiao did not get any relief.

"First, Shenggu was defeated by Dongchang Mansion, and then Li Mengming and Dong Dacheng were defeated by Denglai. This Zuo Menggeng is very evil, I'm afraid we are also in bad luck."

Zhao Si was also a little flustered.

He didn't know how long he would be a traitor, let alone how Zuo Menggeng would deal with him after he stopped being a traitor.

"The water is different from the land. We are all heroes who rule the roost on the water. Those landlubbers of the officers and soldiers entered the water, so they are at our mercy?"

Guo Yunbiao was very irritable, and scolded: "You still think that this water park is the eight hundred miles of Liangshan in those days? Once the official army ships come in, and there are guns on the boat, how do we deal with it?"

Zhao Si couldn't see clearly, but he understood very well.

In the past, they ruled the roost in this water park only because the government didn't take them seriously and didn't bother to eliminate them.

Back then, the heroes of Liangshan made Song Ting helpless, because the water moored at that time was [-] miles long.

Now this is only a hundred miles of water. If the government and army are determined to wipe out it, they will not be able to beat it at all.

And today's boats are also different from those in Song Dynasty.

Not to mention extremely strong, the speed is also fast. Even if you want to dig a boat, it is very difficult for manpower.

Zhao Si was scolded so badly that he had to persuade him.

"Don't worry about protecting the Dharma. I have sent people to check on Anshan Town. The water level has already receded. Not to mention big boats, even small boats are difficult to pass. The officers and troops have no artillery, so what do we have to worry about?"

Guo Yunbiao was pleasantly surprised.

"The water level has really receded?"

Zhao Sizhong nodded.

"It's true."

Guo Yunbiao looked up to the sky and laughed.

"Hahahaha, God helped me too. In this way, the officers and soldiers don't have a few months, so they don't want to enter the water pond. And my water village has enough food and grass, so it's not a problem to guard it for a year or so."

Zhao Si followed suit.

"This is God's protection of Dharma, so that we can rest easy."

With all the worries gone, Guo Yunbiao seemed to be a different person.

"Tell the little ones, you must keep an eye on Anshan Town at all times, and don't let the officers and soldiers come in."

What Guo Yunbiao was thinking about was how to resist the attack of the government army, but Zuo Menggeng didn't take this matter to heart at all.

Feng Benyu's work has already started, and the progress is very smooth.As long as the big ship can enter the mooring, the outcome of this battle is doomed.

However, Feng Benyu's strategy made Zuo Menggeng think of other aspects.

He temporarily put aside military affairs, and took Liu Yiyuan, Mao Yuanyi, Wang Siyi, Li Qingshan, Ma Yingshi and others to play and investigate around.

"Zhongheng, didn't we decide to suppress the bandits slowly? Why is it so urgent to deal with the bandits in the water? Even if we wait until the beginning of spring and the water level rises, there will be time?"

Liu Yiyuan asked out his doubts.

In the river channel on the right, it has become a large construction site, and the bustling appearance makes this winter day even more prosperous.

Zuo Menggeng and others handed over the horses to the guards, followed each other, and walked all the way up the mountain.

This is a small mountain lying quietly on the plain, forming a long strip from northeast to southwest, like a big fish.

"I originally thought the same way, but after hearing Feng Benyu's plan, I think Anshan Lake has great potential."

Li Qingshan and the others are most concerned about what he said.

After all, they are people born and raised in Shuibo. Whether it is good or bad here is related to the lives of the folks.

What Zuo Menggeng said was also for them.

"According to Feng Benyu's approach, once the Jindi River, Huitong River, Anshan Lake, and Daqing River are all connected, a huge water network will be formed. With Anshan Lake as the center, you can go to Jinan in the east and Henan in the west. , connecting Linqing and Dongchang in the north, and Yanzhou Mansion in the south. How much benefit do you think this contains?"

Everyone has a map in their hearts, savoring it silently, and thinking about its meaning.

Zuo Menggeng asked: "We in Luxi are basically plains, densely covered with farmland, there is no shortage of food and vegetables, but what are we lacking?"

Ma Yingchao Fuling's heart is full, and he tried to say: "What the attendant said, is it a fish catch?"

"Brother Ma is smart."

Zuo Menggeng praised him, and he was so happy that Ma Yingzhi scratched his head.

"Although we can't even hope to have enough food nowadays, we have to look at the problem from the perspective of development. Moreover, relying on mountains to eat mountains, and relying on water to eat water. It is also a good way to make up for food shortages by relying on water production. Anshan The lake is so big, how much fish can you say it can provide?"

Speaking of this, Li Qingshan has the most say.

"When Anshan Lake was not occupied by Guo Yunbiao, fishermen on the shore only needed to take a small boat and walk around in the water, and it was easy to catch a hundred or so catties of fish."

After hearing this, everyone couldn't help shaking their hearts.

If there hadn't been Guo Yunbiao's chaos, how many people would this lake be able to support!

Unfortunately, their ideas are still not bold enough.

Zuo Menggeng sighed: "Now Anshan Lake has no water source, and it is drying up day by day, and it will disappear sooner or later. However, Feng Benyu provided a way of thinking, we can build a canal for Anshan Lake to irrigate, and then Anshan Lake will always be able to maintain abundant water and grass. .”

The area of ​​Anshan Lake today is more than five times that of Dongping Lake in later generations.

It is because there is no water source, coupled with reclamation of the lake and drought, that the lake shrinks.

It was not until after the founding of New China that the water from the Dawen River was injected into it, and supplemented by the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, brought Dongping Lake back to life.

What Zuo Menggeng did was nothing more than imitation.

If Anshan Lake is connected with Jindi River, Huitong River, and Daqing River, Anshan Lake can maintain its water level all the time, and the effect will definitely be greater than that of later generations.

He had other ideas.

"How much can you harvest just by fishing and fishing? Besides, everyone goes to the water to overfish, and sooner or later, the fish in the water will be wiped out. The best way is to artificially breed. Such a large As long as the water ponds are cultivated in sections, the harvest can be continuous."

Aquaculture is not new in this day and age.

In fact, the history of aquaculture in China can even be traced back to the Qin and Han Dynasties.

In the Ming Dynasty, aquaculture was not only very common, but there were even special books on it.

Hearing him mention breeding, everyone was surprised, and then they all said yes.

Breeding is the same as farming. The output can be continuous, and it will also become a source of income for the people along the coast.

Li Qingshan was not happy.

"In the past, we also thought about raising some fish by ourselves, but the government refused to allow it. The water ponds to the west of Anshan Town are all owned by owners."

Although the world is big, the poor have no place to stand.

This is the true portrayal of the late Ming Dynasty.

Mountains, rivers, lakes and seas have all been invaded by those in power.

Normally, when the common people go into the water to fish, the landlords and the government still turn a blind eye to it.But it would be wishful thinking to rely on water ponds for farming.

However, in Li Qingshan's opinion, things that are not feasible, in Zuo Menggeng's case, they are nothing.

"Now I have the final say on this water park. If I say it can be farmed, then it can be farmed."

Surprised, Liu Yiyuan hurriedly reminded: "Anyone who has a land deed must be a wealthy person. If we act recklessly, we may be in constant trouble."

Zuo Menggeng was domineering, pointed at the land in front of him, and said: "After the chaos of the White Lotus Sect, how many landlords are still left? Even if there are still alive, how many can keep the land titles? Is my musket still working?"

Everyone was stunned, why did they think he was even more of a bandit than a bandit?

But thinking about it again, what Zuo Menggeng said is really true.

This time the White Lotus Sect turmoil had the biggest impact on all parts of Shandong, that is, many small and medium landlords were wiped out.

Big landlords usually live in big cities, and with the strength of the White Lotus Sect, they can't break through the city, so they can't threaten the survival of big landlords.But small and medium-sized landlords basically live in rural areas. When the White Lotus Sect came, they killed the rich and robbed the poor, and the small and medium-sized landlords suffered heavy losses.

The situation around Anshan Lake is that there are no big cities nearby, so most of them are small and medium landlords.

After the turmoil of the White Lotus Sect this time, many lands became unclaimed lands.

Even if some are still alive, Zuo Menggeng will not be polite to them.

It would be too wasteful not to set up an aquatic product company in such a large Anshan Lake.

At this time, everyone had already arrived at the top of the mountain, overlooking the gurgling Daqing River and the vast Anshan Lake far away. Zuo Menggeng expressed his idea.

"Using Anshan Lake as the aquaculture base, fresh products such as fish, shrimp, turtle, lotus root and wild rice stem can be transported to Jinan, Linqing, Yanzhou and other places within a day through various waterways. These big cities have a large population. The demand is strong. As long as the operation is good, it is easy to make money every day.”

　Because of the leader's reward, ten more chapters will be added tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)