Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 699 Preparations before the expedition
Last year's snow disaster lasted until this year, and Hanzhong was covered by wind and snow throughout January. Even in February, the cold still persisted, and the whole Hanzhong was worried about this year's spring plowing.

The matter of Mujing's personal expedition to Jingzhou has been decided. Except for Hu Zhao who was still inspecting in Nanyang, who was kept in the dark, the upper echelons of the Minghou Mansion basically knew about it, and the preliminary preparations were almost done.

Jingping's first army has assembled.

The Zhanhu Camp is in the west. On January 23, all the main forces were assembled and the attack on the Baima tribe began. Five thousand soldiers went deep into the Baima tribe, pulled out twelve Baima tribes, killed more than [-] enemies, and captured the Baima Qiang population. thousands.

Now it has begun to return to Qiang Dao City.

After resting in Qiang Dao City, they will continue to pull out their camps, leave the west, and pass through Hanzhong without taking the official road. They will go directly south from Daba Mountain, cross the mountains and enter Jingzhou, and join the main force.

It can be said that everything has been prepared, and now it is waiting for Mu Jing to leave in person.

But before that, Mu Jing has to finalize all the affairs in Hanzhong. This time, he does not even know when he will be able to return to Jingzhou. He is not sure about this battle, and it may even become a protracted war of attrition. .

So before that, he at least made arrangements for Hanzhong's affairs for this year.

On January 21st, Mu Jingzhao Nanshufang Beiwutang, the thirteenth chief Cao, met for three consecutive days, and discussed in detail the development of the Minghou Mansion's defense line and military affairs arrangements for a year.

On January 26, Mu Jing summoned officials from various ministries of Hanzhong Taishou's Mansion.

On January 27th, Mujing called Nongcao Gongcao, the two principals, and dozens of officials, went north from Chenggu, and opened the construction ceremony of the Hengyang Canal on the Ziwu River.

Hengyang Canal is a total project that was decided last year.

The Hengyang Canal runs from the Ziwu River to the east, connects to the Hanshui River in the west city, then runs through Shangyong, goes south, and goes straight to Daba Mountain. From north to south, it connects the entire Hanzhong.

This canal is an important water conservancy project in Hanzhong.

Once this channel is opened, the farmland in this area can be well irrigated. Even if there is a drought, the Han River can be drawn to ensure the irrigation of the farmland.

Now with the support of water tankers, Hanzhong has Hanshui as its reliance. I don’t really care about water conservancy, but I’m not afraid of [-], just in case. It’s a good thing that the weather in Hanzhong will be smooth in the past two years, but it can’t be guaranteed that the weather will be smooth every year. We must do the best. bad intentions.

Therefore, Mujing resisted all opinions and directly established the water conservancy project of Hengyang Canal.

On January 29, Mujing went down from the Ziwu River to inspect the western city.

The development of Xicheng is not bad. Last year's harvest, Xicheng ranked third among the nine counties in Hanzhong, second only to Nanzheng and Shangyong. Nanzheng has the largest population and the most fertile land. Shangyong is the main city in the east. There are more of them, but Xicheng has a small population and a small amount of land. The number of harvests is comparable to the third, but the highest yield per mu is a bright spot.

On February [-], the dragon looked up.

Mu Jingxing is supremely superior. He is surrounded by officials from Nanshufang, most of whom are from Gongcao and Nongcao. These officials are listening to his speech.

"This Shangyong is a turning point, and this section of the canal is the most difficult!"

Standing on a piece of farmland, Mu Jing pointed around, and said in a deep voice: "Shangyong may recruit some peasants to help you, but it is mainly the efforts of Gongcao and Nongcao!"

"We will do our best!"

Master Gongcao opened his mouth to answer.

"I don't want to do my best, but I must. Everything in Hanzhong can be stopped, but water conservancy projects must not be stopped!"

Mu Jing said firmly.

The water conservancy project is related to the farming industry in Hanzhong. This is the most important thing. He deliberately reduced the army. On the one hand, it is for the strategy of elite soldiers. , are all projects that benefit the people.

"This is a deadly mission. As long as outsiders can't break into our Hanzhong, and as long as I, Mujing, are still in Hanzhong, this mission cannot be changed, can't be stopped, and can't be stopped for any reason!"

Mujing said passionately: "I'm still here, and I'll take care of it when the sky falls, but you have to do it well for me. If I can't go well, or if I can't fix it, then I'll directly judge the crime, there is no reason, and I won't listen to the analysis!"

"We will definitely complete the task!"

Everyone's expressions were solemn, they should understand Mu Jing's determination.

"Fengren!" After the mission of Hengyang Canal was announced, Mu Jing began to enter the topic of spring plowing.

This time, he summoned most of the officials in Nongcao to inspect along the Hengyang Canal, partly because this water conservancy project is related to the great cause of farming, and on the other hand, he asked them to inspect these farmlands to prepare for spring plowing this year.

He named the head of Nong Cao and asked, "How is the preparation for spring plowing this year?"

"We started to arrange it last year, and the arrangement is almost the same, but this year's spring may start later, so our schedule will be more urgent. In addition, I have calculated that this year's nine counties of Hanzhong have reclaimed more than 8000 mu more than last year. Although most of the land is not good, I think it can be used as a test field for planting sorghum!"

As the head of Nong Cao, Liu Ling's status has become more and more important as Mujing attaches great importance to Nong Cao. Now in the South Study Room, he is one of the main things that can be said.

He knew that Mujing attached great importance to farming.

So do what he likes, he is also vigorously developing in farming, his ability is really good, not only let the people have a good harvest in the past two years, but also unwilling to be limited by the conditions, starting from last year, during the slack season, he organized the people to reclaim wasteland and mountains , Open up new farmland.

"Shu millet?"

Mu Jing's eyes lit up: "If you do well, all [-] mu of land can be turned into an experimental field for sorghum. If you don't have enough manpower, you will recruit people in the name of Minghou Mansion to plant it, so as to guarantee the harvest of this batch of sorghum!"

"Yes!"

Liu Ling nodded.

"Bongren!"

Mu Jing patted Liu Ling on the shoulder, and said: "This year you have a heavy task. My Minghou Mansion is fighting abroad. From now on, I am afraid that there will be no peace for several years. Winning or losing is not important. It's not important, the important thing is that the food can't be broken!"

"For this year's spring plowing, farmers must exert greater efforts than in previous years. They must achieve a greater harvest than last year. They must implement the experimental field of sorghum and prevent various disasters as much as possible, such as locust plagues and droughts. , Gather more people's ideas, don't wait to raise money when it comes, and defend in advance!"

"Yes!"

Liu Ling carefully remembered Mu Jing's words and nodded.

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After Mujing inspected Shangyong, he rushed back to Nanzheng on February [-]th.

After rushing back to Nanzheng, he didn't have a rest, he stepped up his schedule, and went to Wudu as fast as he could. Of course, he didn't go to debate, and he didn't have enough time to waste on the road.

He entered the upper reaches of the Han River, in Wudu, a small mountain town.

This small mountain town is not far from Mianyang in Hanzhong.

When Mu Jing came here, there were quite a few officials from Wudu Taishou's Mansion, as well as Xiabian's officials, waiting for Mu Jing's arrival.

"The last general, Huang Shao, pay homage to the lord!"

Huang Shao can be regarded as one of the princes under the command of the Marquis of Ming Dynasty, holding the military power and the Wudu regime.

"stand up!"

Mu Jing waved his hands, and said, "Don't ask for these empty gifts!"

"Yes!"

"Huang Shao, you should have read the secret letter I gave you earlier!" Mu Jing said softly.

"Look!"

Huang Shao nodded.

"Then you should also know my determination!" Mu Jing said, "I came here just to meet you in person. There are some things that I need to explain to you in person!"

"My lord please tell me!"

"I have handed over Hanzhong and Wudu to you!" Mu Jing said in a deep tone: "Once there is a change in the north, our army is in the south, and we can only rely on the Yellow Turban Army. The Yellow Turban Army must shoulder the entire northern defense. From Hanzhong to Wudu, no place can be breached, once it is breached, the enemy army will drive straight in, messing up our peace in Hanzhong!"

"Can I transfer the Wolf Camp?"

Huang Shao thought about it and asked.

"No!" Mu Jing said, "It's not that I don't trust you. If I don't trust you, I won't hand over all the northern defense of the Minghou Mansion to you. It's because there is a mission to participate in the wolf camp. I can't do it at any time." To mobilize the wolf camp, remember, anytime!"

"Understood!"

Huang Shao immediately knew that the Shenlang camp must be in Mujing's plan and shouldered an irreplaceable position, so even if Hanzhong was breached, Shenlang could not be mobilized.

"I allow you to expand the Yellow Turban Army by five thousand!"

Mujing Road.

"Thank you, my lord!" Huang Shao breathed a sigh of relief. The Mu army has strict control over military registration. Even the chief general of one side has no right to conscript troops privately. Conscripts must be recruited by the recruiting department of the Beiwutang in person, and then go through the recruit training of the Beiwutang. After that, each department will be distributed! "

Now that Mujing has given him this power, it has allowed him to gain [-] more military registrations. This is a good operation. According to him, some farmers were unwilling to be lonely when they were disarmed before. If they can be called back, they are not considered recruits. It can strengthen the strength of five thousand soldiers in one go.

(End of this chapter)