Warring States Eagle

The time has entered the first ten days of September.The autumn harvest in the territory has basically ended, and the people in the territory have once again devoted themselves to cleaning up the fields.Since the agricultural tax is much looser than that of the nearby tycoons who generally have eight publics and two farmers, the farmers in the territory have received preferential treatment, but the territory's finances are not optimistic, so the agricultural tax received this year is only more than 1000 shi That's all.

As soon as the autumn grain was harvested, it was immediately consumed in the construction of the territory.Seeing the buckets of food distributed to the people in the territory, Togo Heiji, the head of the interior affairs department, was happy and happy. The happy thing is that the food has brought stability and popular support to the people in the territory, and the construction of the territory has also been promoted. Worrying It is the grain reserves in the warehouse that are gradually decreasing.Of course, with the arrival of the first batch of 20 shi autumn grains and [-] cattle purchased from the Kamiya family, Togo's Heiji's worries finally eased, and Zheng Liang finally didn't have to face Dongxiang Heiji's bitter face every day.

During the period, Wang Hai came to visit again, the main purpose was to count and exchange materials according to the amount determined by the two parties last time.After getting the supplies from Luo's family, he set off on his return journey again.The next meeting will have to wait until November.Before leaving, Zheng Liang sent a large amount of dried sweet potatoes (sweet potatoes that were boiled, cut into slices, and finally dried) and cooked corn.The purpose is for him to introduce these foods to other people on the same boat.Regarding the idea of ​​Sweet Potato being sent to the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Liang doesn't have much ambition.After all, his own strength is too weak, and he has no chance to deal with the Ming Dynasty officials.Zhengliang also has no idea of ​​a so-called savior, trying to promote these foods to the Ming Dynasty with all his strength.And to be the savior, it's impossible.Zhengliang's sole purpose is to bring these things to the Ming Dynasty through these folk businessmen.Then leave it to those who are destined.As long as the crops keep a person from starving, that's enough.

With the promotion of the territorial law, the newly occupied territory in the west has completely stabilized. These farmers don't care who is the lord, as long as you can bring them a stable and comfortable life, they will support whoever you are.The pirates on the coast and Ribi Peninsula have also become quiet recently.In this regard, Zhengliang is also content with the status quo.There were as many pirates as hairs, before the Luo family took root.Don't want to run afoul of them too soon.

After the autumn harvest is over, it is estimated that Bota will launch an attack on the Hirado Matsuura clan soon.Zhengliang is ready to participate in the forthcoming convening of Bodo.There are two main purposes, one is to further enhance the reputation of the Luo family.The other is to exercise the strength of the Luo family by participating in this battle.In this era, fame and strength are very important. With fame, it is easier for you to have righteousness (such as obtaining an official position), and it is easier for ronalds to rely on you.The territory under the jurisdiction will be more stable.As for training, the main reason is that the scale of this battle is relatively large, at least it is a battle with more than 2000 people participating. For the Luo family's forces who lack the opportunity to participate in large-scale battles.This is an extremely valuable journey of experience.Of course, opportunities and risks coexist.In this age of treachery, if you are not careful, you will die.So you must be well prepared.

To this end, Zheng Liang began to make relevant preparations in August.

First of all, there is the issue of military rations. Although Bodo was responsible for the military rations along the route after responding to Bodo's call, in order to avoid accidents, Zhengliang still prepared to carry part of the dry rations himself.Zhengliang tried to make miso by himself, but unfortunately, although he has mastered the knowledge of later generations, the actual operation is not the same thing at all, and the loss of making miso in the end ended in failure.Since he couldn't make miso, he had to settle for the next best thing, so Zhengliang thought of pickles.Compared with miso, the production of pickles is much simpler, as long as there are enough wild vegetables and coarse salt, you can make as much as you want.After the pickles are marinated, they are taken out to dry in the sun.Pickles full of water are too difficult to carry, it is much more convenient to dry and carry.In addition to pickled vegetables, Zheng Liang also asked people to make a large amount of cured jerky. They also processed all kinds of animals obtained from hunting, cut them into pieces, first salted them, and then dried them in the sun.As soon as Zhengliang's order came out, all kinds of wild animals in the Luo family's territory suffered.With generous rewards, a large number of leaders flooded into the mountains and forests to hunt all kinds of wild animals, ranging from wild boars to small hares.After a period of time, the number of beasts in the Luo family's territory decreased significantly.Of course, this is a good thing for the territory. It not only solves the problem of meat, but also greatly reduces the danger of reclaiming fields in the wild. After all, it violates the territory of animals (such as wild boars), and sometimes these animals will actively attack people.

By early September, the Luo family's warehouse had already stocked up enough special rations for the march.These special rations mainly include sun-dried sweet potatoes, salted and sun-dried pickles, and jerky.In the future, during the march, you only need to put these special dry grains in the miscellaneous grains, and then cook them into a pot of rice.Of course, in order to quickly restore physical strength, Zheng Liang also advocated eating pickles and dried bacon as staple foods.As for the dried sweet potatoes, they are mainly used to temporarily replenish physical strength. Anyway, these dried sweet potatoes can be eaten immediately without being cooked.

While dealing with the marching rations, Zheng Liang also personally grasped the daily training of the troops.There are many mountains in the country of Wa, so it is mainly adapted to mountain warfare.For this reason, in daily training, in addition to battle formation training, Zheng Liang joined the training of mountain combat based on the experience of later generations.Fortunately, the autumn harvest is over, so Zheng Liang has enough time to train the troops.

This day, Zhengliang was inspecting the training situation of the troops, and Yinuo came to report in a hurry.Yi Nuo was re-recruited by Zheng Liang a few days ago.Previously, Luo's family was in danger due to leaving his post without authorization. In a rage, Zheng Liang sent him to the "Heroes' Tomb" in Ye Gaoshan to sweep the tomb while recuperating and reflecting on his injuries.It is said that this guy not only changed his mind and reflected every day there, but also received guidance from Master Xuanzhi who happened to come to visit his disciple Xuanru monk, and finally came to his senses.Since then, Yinuo has become much calmer and more sophisticated.

"Your Highness, an envoy from the Sashi family is here," Yinuo bowed and reported.

"Oh?" Zheng Liang felt very sudden, what was the messenger of Sashi's family doing here at this time?Could it be that Huzi's family has changed, that's impossible.Huzi's family is the powerful family that Luo's family detectives focus on.As long as there is any disturbance, Zheng Liang will definitely not be unaware of it.Since there is no way to know the other party's intentions, then let's meet up. After all, the Zuozhi family is still an ally of the Luo family.Think here.Zhengliang asked Yinuo to agree to the other party's request to meet.

The two sides met in a military tent at the checkpoint on the Roche's side of the border between the two territories.Two people came to the Sashi family this time, one was Nobusuke, a senior minister of the Sashi family who had contributed a lot to the alliance between the two last time, and the other was a middle-aged man with dark skin who looked in his 30s.

"Hahaha, His Highness Masara, please forgive me for disturbing you." As soon as he entered the military tent, Shinsuke saluted and apologized to Masara who was sitting on the main seat.

"Hehehe, Mr. Shinsuke is able to come. It's an honor for our family. By the way, who is this?" Zheng Liang returned the greeting, while looking at the middle-aged man who walked in at the same time as Shinsuke.

"At Xia Sazhi's family navy general Sazhi Ding." The middle-aged man saw Zheng Liang looking at him and immediately saluted.

"Oh? It turned out to be Mr. Timing who is known as the 'Sea Shark'. I'm sorry." Zheng Liang was taken aback. It turned out that the person in front of him was the nephew who succeeded the family governor after the head of the Sashi family had a seppuku. As a puppet, Sashi Dingman is like the real head of the Sashi family.Because of his bravery in naval battles, he once killed a ferocious shark for a day with his own hands.And it is called "Sea Shark" by others, which means that this person is more ferocious than sharks.

After some courtesies, the two sides sat down again according to the priority.

"Your Highness Masara, it seems that the Luo family has been continuously purchasing supplies recently. I really didn't expect that His Highness will take care of the territory so well at such a young age. It really makes me feel ashamed." After sitting down, Shinsuke first faced Zhengliang praised.

"Master Xinsuke, thank you. Thanks to the help of the Sashi family, it is easy for others to forget about the delivery of such a large amount of supplies. If it were not for the help of the Sashi family, it would be difficult for these supplies to reach the territory of the family safely." Zheng Liang replied with a smile.

"Hahaha, Your Highness Masaragi doesn't need to be too polite. It is very necessary for you and my two families to form an alliance and support each other. Besides, Your Highness has also brought a lot of toll income to our family." Nobusuke laughed loudly, "But, Your Highness’s supplies are mainly some weapons and food, and I don’t know if something happened to such a large quantity of purchases? If there is something that needs the help of my family, His Highness will directly ask, and my family will definitely help. "

"Hey," Masara sighed, and responded, "Nobusuke should also know that the Ishida family and the Huzi family are putting pressure on the main family recently, and the main family has to prepare for the worst."

"Hmph" when Zheng Liang mentioned Huzi's family, Shinsuke snorted angrily, "The Huzi's family is ambitious, and one day it will be the enemy of our two families. If the Huzi's family is not good for you in the future, the family will definitely come to help .”

"This...this is really great." Zheng Liang said gratefully, "In the future, when the Zuozhi family is attacked by the Huzi family, the Luo family will definitely come to help."

"Okay, then you and my family will make a deal." Seeing Masara's statement, Nobusuke was also very happy, "Also, I wonder if His Highness Masara intends to respond to Hatata's call to attack Hirado Matsuura's family?"

Is the drama finally here?Zheng Liang smiled slightly in his heart, and then said affirmatively: "That's right, when I met Mr. Ri Gao Zongyi last time, my family has made it clear that they will definitely participate in this strategy."

"Oh. So that's the case," Shinsuke nodded in response.

"Master Xinzhu, if you need help from your family, please tell me directly," Zheng Liang said with a slight smile.

"Since His Royal Highness Masaragi is so forthright, I don't want to say it directly." The answer was not Nobusuke, but Sashi Ting, who had been silent all this time. Your Majesty. I hope that your two families can support each other when we attack Bodo. It is necessary to work together to weaken the strength of the Huzi family. I don’t know what your Highness thinks?"

"Oh?" Zheng Liang was taken aback, he didn't expect that the other party had such an idea, and it's good to support each other, although he must be careful in case the other party sells himself, but there are many changes on the battlefield, and one more friendly The support of allies is also very good, "Okay, this is also in line with the original intention of my family. When the time comes on the battlefield, I will ask Mr. Timing to take care of me."

In this way, the two hit it off and jointly formulated a strategy for Huzi's family. (To be continued..)