Martial Arts: Start by Obtaining the Wild World

Chapter 178 0177: Personnel arrangements; tunnel digging matters!

In the evening, the Cheng and Zhou families had dinner together.

Cheng Zongyang did not tell anyone about the main matters outside at the dinner table. He only talked about farming and the new village.

Tianduan Village is the future transit station. After a while, he will bring the mole to dig a tunnel to Tianduan Village.

After dinner and tea, the woman took the children to take a medicinal bath to build their foundation, while Cheng Guanghai and his group went to the ancestral hall.

Small meeting in the middle of the month and a general meeting at the end of the month.

The meeting had already been held two days ago. Tonight, Cheng Zongyang mainly wanted to say some things and also plan what to do next.

Cheng Zongyang did not ask what the meeting was about, nor was there any need to ask. After everyone was seated, he said in front:

"My elders, let me first tell you about the general situation outside."

Cheng Zongyang didn't chat either, as he only chatted during the meal.

"According to the information we have received, Daliang should have given up on the four prefectures of Haining, Xichuan, Linchuan, and Xiangyang."

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

They are no longer the illiterate farmers who knew nothing as before.

In addition, Cheng Zongyang analyzed the external situation for them from time to time, so they naturally understood what this situation meant.

"Daliang just gave up like that? Yang'er, is the Fiery Sun Bird you mentioned really that important?" Cheng Guanghai frowned.

It was Cheng Zongyang who told everyone about the existence of the Fiery Sun Bird.

But in their opinion, giving up four prefectures for a monster of unknown origin was not worth it.

Cheng Zongyang shook his head: "We can't judge whether it is important or not. Different people with different positions have different approaches. We don't understand the situation in the court, and there is no need to care.

Now that Daliang has basically given up the four prefectures, the thirteen royal families should also begin to receive their spoils and move into the towns, counties and prefectures of the four prefectures!"

At this point, Cheng Zongyang's expression became serious:
"Although I don't know when they will return to Yufeng County, we have not harvested our food and medicinal herbs yet, so we cannot allow anything to happen! Dad, what did I tell you before I left last time, how is the progress going?"

Cheng Guanghai nodded slightly: "There are a total of fifteen eighth-grade warriors. I have already screened them all. They have also signed contracts and can be trusted.

But there is a question, who are you going to let take charge of the outside affairs? You know that we have many responsibilities and are also taking care of your brothers and sisters. "

Because of Cheng Zongyang's needs, Cheng Guanghai selected warriors who met the requirements. These people were promoted to the eighth rank through body-building medicinal baths and auxiliary drugs, and then high-intensity training.

It should be no problem to help with some things.

Cheng Zongyang had already made a choice on this point, and said: "The current situation outside is unstable, and everyone doesn't know much about the situation outside. I will be personally responsible for the current county affairs and the subsequent layout.

We will make further arrangements once the situation in the county is completely stabilized in the future.

In addition, all the villagers and the earthly branches who meet the requirements in the future will be arranged to go to Tianduan Village and other places for training. There will be many things that need them to deal with in the future.

Moreover, the children of the Cheng and Zhou families must do the same in the future so that they will know how to deal with other problems.

This rear base is the foundation for our talent and warrior training. In the future, I will also find suitable orphans to send to the village."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Chengjia Village needs time to develop and settle down before it can cultivate a large number of talents and warriors.

Also because of various protective measures, there is no need to worry about ordinary people being able to enter Chengjia Village.

Cheng Guanghai said, "In that case, we are going to send your cousin Zhendong to go out with you. Let him be responsible for handling some things with you. After he becomes familiar with the situation, he can take over the affairs of the county town or Tianduan Village.

We, the elders, will take care of the rear for you, so don't worry. As for the outside world, you young people will charge into battle and grow fast."

After saying that, Cheng Guanghai looked at Zhou Zhendong who was sitting at the back and asked with a smile: "Zhendong, is there any problem?"

Zhou Zhendong stood up and said solemnly:

"no problem."

Cheng Zongyang has no problem. Don't understand? You can always improve through learning. Not everyone can learn without a teacher.

"What about my eldest cousin?" Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but look to the other side.

Cheng Guanghai smiled and said, "He will be getting married soon, so it won't be too late to make arrangements after he gets married."

But Zhou Hansong said: "This matter is not urgent, the development of the clan is the most important thing."

But Cheng Guanghai said: "Getting married is the most important thing. If you don't get married, how can the fourth generation of the family come from? Zhendong is also seventeen years old, and it's almost time for him to get married."

Zhou Zhendong smiled helplessly when he saw that the problem had fallen on him. But he didn't care about this kind of thing, and just let his parents arrange it.

Cheng Zongyang saw that the topic had deviated, so as to prevent his father from turning the topic to him, he immediately pulled it back and said:
"Since my cousin is getting married, it's a great joy, so we'll talk about it later. The second thing is the tunnel issue."

Having said that, Cheng Zongyang drew a general map of Chengjia Village and the location of Tianduan Village on the wooden board.

"The existence of Chengjia Village should be as hidden as possible. But as supplies and personnel come in and out, it will always be discovered.

As Tianduan Village was built, this situation became easier to be discovered. Therefore, I plan to dig a tunnel from the direction of Gongbudang to Tianduan Village."

As he spoke, Cheng Zongyang drew a line between Chenglai Village and Tianduan Village on the wooden board. After drawing it, he circled the middle area and explained:

"This tunnel goes down from the south of Gongbu Hall and goes from the southern entrance of the original Jinqiao Village to the underground of a large warehouse in Tianduan Village in the north."

"The warehouse was built to be closed except for the main entrance. It is located in the southeast corner, so it is quite convenient. If we build an underground space under the warehouse, it can be used as a temporary storage area.

As for the place in the middle, I also plan to build it into an underground transfer station, protected by several magnets.

In this way, the people of Tianduan Village will deliver the materials to the transfer area in the middle area, and then our people will transfer them. In this way, except for our people, outsiders will not know where the tunnel leads to. This can avoid the secret of Chengjia Village. "

After listening to Cheng Zongyang's words, everyone began to think.

Zhou Hansong asked: "Zongyang, this method is good, but isn't this route too long? Moreover, it will take a long time and we don't know the underground situation, so it's easy to go wrong. There are many problems, and it's not something that can be solved just by talking about it."

Cheng Zongyang nodded: "That's right. So, the main force digging the hole was not us. It was a strange beast!"

Now, everyone was stunned.

"What strange beast?" Cheng Guanghai asked.

Cheng Zongyang said: "It is a beast that is good at digging caves. It has a special ability. Digging a cave is just like us digging mud and water. As long as the route is planned and someone leads the direction and path, digging a cave is not a problem. And our people just need to assist and clean up the excavated mud."

"There are such strange beasts?" Cheng Guangshan was surprised: "Can strange beasts be so obedient?"

Cheng Zongyang smiled and said, "I'm going to get one that someone else trained. It has a very strong sense of smell. Not only can it dig holes, but it can also be used to find medicinal herbs and minerals. I'll bring it back next time."

"Okay, okay!" Cheng Guangshan said with a smile, "If there really is such a strange beast, we can treat it as a treasure." Now, everyone no longer had any questions.

After discussing the two main things, Cheng Zongyang began to discuss the route of the underground passage with everyone.

It’s all about convenience and simplicity.

Finally, after some discussion, Cheng Zongyang's original route plan was changed from a detour to a straight road.

From the warehouse, go directly to the underground of the original site of Jinqiao Village, use that place as a transit, and then go north directly to the warehouse of Tianduan Village.

Because of the magnet, our people will not pass through the transit area, and only the enemy dares to enter the transit area.

If the enemy enters the underground passage of the warehouse, it means that Tianduan Village has been conquered and the magnet will be ineffective against the incoming enemies.

Therefore, in order to prevent the enemy from entering Chengjia Village through the passage, two forks were opened on the left and right sides of the passage from Jinqiao Village back to Chengjia Village. Various traps were set on these two forks, mainly for confusing ambushes.

If they didn't take the detour and went straight to Chengjia Village, they would have to detonate the explosives and collapse the underground passage.

That's right, Cheng Zongyang had already asked Emperor Huang, who was a talented craftsman, to make the explosives according to his vague idea of ​​a ratio of one sulfur, two nitrate and three charcoal. After a lot of attempts, he made it, but he didn't produce it in large quantities.

It will then be needed for underground passages.

When the underground passage leading to Chengjia Village cannot be defended, just blow up the entire passage!

The depth of this underground passage is set at thirty meters underground.

He still didn't believe that a warrior below the innate level could rush out from a place buried thirty meters deep underground!

After the decision on the underground passage was made, Cheng Zongyang asked his father to find someone from the workshop department to look for a suitable route.

As the meeting ended, Cheng Guanghai and Cheng Zongyang returned to their homes.

His mother and his brothers and sisters were already asleep.

In the study, Cheng Guanghai asked Cheng Zongyang, "From the people you have called in, do you want your uncles to be in charge of external affairs?"

Cheng Zongyang nodded calmly, "I guess so. Dad, Chengjia Village will become the core in the future. As long as Chengjia Village is still there, even if the foundation outside suffers devastating destruction, we can always make a comeback."

"As for the Zhou family, some people will eventually be sent out. As long as the core of the Zhou family is in Chengjia Village, the children who are sent out will be able to do their work with peace of mind.

In addition, with the help of people from the Earthly Branches in management, the mutual support will only make the foundation outside more stable.”

Cheng Guanghai listened silently without saying a word.

Seeing this, Cheng Zongyang slowed down his tone and said, "The development of Chengjia Village needs time to settle, but the affairs outside need manpower.

As we have more and more warriors here, I will also start to send them all out. As long as their families are in Chengjia Village, their hearts will not be scattered. "

After hearing this, Cheng Guanghai thought of the plan he had mentioned earlier, looked up at Cheng Zongyang, frowned and said:
"Do you want to gradually release all the villagers with other surnames? And replace them with new orphans or new villagers?"

Cheng Zongyang smiled slightly: "I guess so. But it's not what you think. Let me give you an example, maybe you will understand it more intuitively."

"Take Zhang Guangwen for example. He is now a teacher at the Martial Arts Hall and has become an eighth-rank warrior under our training. Similarly, he has a wife and children.

The county town is short of people, so I will send him out, and his wife and children will stay. At the same time, I will continue to send in some new orphans or people in need.

As time goes by, Zhang Guangwen's children will grow up, and the other orphans brought back later will also grow up.

These people will become talented warriors, and will also start families and careers. Their partners will be found in the village. After they have all started families and have children, they will be sent abroad, and then Zhang Guangwen will be transferred back.

Of course, during this period, Zhang Guangwen would be allowed to return to the village from time to time to reunite with his wife and children. Better benefits would also be provided to the families of those sent abroad.

In this way, the people who are sent out will have their relatives in the village to care about them. Then they will do their best to serve the Cheng family, thus obtaining better benefits for their families. At the same time, the transfer of personnel can also avoid the occurrence of one person's dominance and deceiving superiors and subordinates. "

After Cheng Guanghai listened and understood the situation in detail, he looked at his son with an increasingly complicated look in his eyes.

My son is really skilled in this method of silently controlling people's hearts.

This kind of manipulation of people's hearts is not shady, but open and aboveboard, and it is beneficial, not threatening or withholding.

Even if some people understand, they will do it willingly.

It’s because they really want their family to live a better life, and even want them to “inherit their father’s business” in the future.

The public property model of Chengjia Village has taken shape. Although it has not yet been implemented, with the implementation of his son's plan, the future supporting Cheng's public property plan will be enough to unite those who work for the Cheng family.

Cheng Guanghai sighed and said, "As a father, I can only take good care of Chengjia Village for you. When your generation grows up, I can hand it over to you smoothly. But Zhou family, you must remember not to do that kind of thing."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zongyang understood what his father meant and said with a smile:

"Dad, don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one can make a fuss. The Zhou family's position has long been determined. It will not be surpassed, nor will it decline."

In his initial plan, the Zhou family would be like a housekeeper, assisting the Cheng family in managing the entire family. But slowly, after the third generation, he would gradually separate the fourth generation.

The Zhou family also wants to develop and prosper. The descendants of the Zhou family will not be as united as their ancestors when they "conquered the country", but will only have a mentality of not willing to be inferior to others.

Therefore, in order to avoid the Zhou family from committing crimes against their superiors in future generations, the best way is to gradually separate at the right time and form the Zhou family's own family.

How the Zhou and Cheng families will develop in the future is a matter for the future.

But what he said to his father was right. As long as he was around, no one could cause any trouble.

"That's good." Cheng Guanghai felt relieved.

At this time, Cheng Zongyang suddenly asked: "Who did Brother Zhenyuan choose?"

Cheng Guanghai couldn't help but smile: "She is from the Earthly Branch lineage, her original name is Liu Cai'er, she is sixteen years old, and after joining the Earthly Branch lineage, her name was changed to Cheng Shou'er according to her generation name. While studying, she also follows your second aunt to handle the affairs of the Household Registration Hall. She is pretty and sensible."

Cheng Zongyang nodded slightly.

The position of the Earthly Branches is to assist the Cheng family in managing future industries. As for marriage, as long as both parties are willing, it is fine. It is impossible to force it.

"when will you……"

Without waiting for his father to finish speaking, Cheng Zongyang knew what his father was going to say, and immediately walked out while speaking.

"Dad, go to bed early. You have to get up early tomorrow morning."

Seeing this, Cheng Guanghai couldn't help but roll his eyes.

But when I thought about the fact that he was only sixteen years old, I was no longer in a hurry.

But when he thought of the other one who hadn't even grown all his hair yet, and was always thinking about the second son of his two wives, he suddenly felt helpless.

(End of this chapter)