In mid-February, if converted, it was probably March or April in later generations. Although we were in the north, which was about the border of Shaanxi and Gansu later, the climate had already become warmer.
In late spring, the wind was sunny and sunny. Li Shan drove his horse out of the city gate and drove toward the southwest side of Qianyuan County along the river from northwest to southeast. Zhang Zhongjian, Wang Junhao, Zhao Da, Zhu Ba and other personal guards Followed by.
"Fifteen miles further to the west is the Great Earthquake Pass." Qi Laosan pointed to the west. He and a few people arrived in Liyuan County in advance to survey the terrain.
Li Shan stopped at the bank of Lishui River and looked west. It was not far from Qianyuan County to Chang'an. It could be reached in two days and nights by a galloping horse.
In the fifth year of Wude, the Turkic troops broke through the Great Earthquake Pass, causing shock in Chang'an. A large number of refugees from the pass poured into Jingzhao, causing a lot of trouble. At that time, Sun Moon Lake also housed hundreds of refugees, and this time there were two of the three hundred guards. More than ten people.
Before setting off, Li Shan once asked Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao. Although Longzhou has open plains around Qianyuan County, it is surrounded by mountains. The entire state capital consists of four counties: Qianyuan, Qianyang, Wushan and Huating. , among which the geographical location of Huating County is the most important, guarding the throat of Longzhou.
Zhang Wenxi is now the order of Huating, and Zhang Wenguan is also studying in Huating. He probably doesn't know that he has also come to Longzhou.
Li Shanya thought for a while, then asked with a smile: "Jun Hao, it is said that the prince's left guard led the garrison in Pingliang?"
"Yes." Wang Junhao responded: "Pingliang County is on the south side of Yuanzhou Prefecture, only forty miles away from Huating."
This was the news that just came today. Li Shan thought that Pei Shiju was still uneasy, but he really wouldn't do anything to Pei Xuanji, not because of his attitude, but in the final analysis, there was bound to be a conflict between himself and Pei Shiju. The winner is determined by seizing the direct descendants.
There is no need to do some small tricks. Of course, the premise is that you, Pei Shiju, don't do anything anymore... Li Shan doesn't think his luck will be so good every time.
Although he had successfully avoided several of Pei Shiju's plans and even used them to jump up, they were ultimately dangerous... In this regard, this old fox's methods were much better than Li Dewu's.
However, three days after arriving in Longzhou, Li Shan was surprised that there were almost no preparations in Qianyuan County, and most of the farmland was abandoned. This is the source of soldiers. From time to time, young men have to go out to fight. There is no time to plant their own fields, and there are no manpower to farm.
In addition, Li Shenfu and Duan Decao served as the marching commanders of Lingzhou Road and mobilized soldiers from Lingzhou, Huizhou, Yuanzhou, Longzhou, and Suzhou to form the Lingzhou Army, resulting in an even shortage of manpower.
From the actual situation, Tongzhou was indeed more suitable, and Li Shan chose Tongzhou a few months ago and sent people to communicate with Tongzhou many times. Everything was ready there, but in the end it was replaced by Longzhou.
Li Shan's trip to Beijing this time was not just for planting cotton, but also for other purposes... Li Shan, who was a farmer's son in his previous life, was also very good at serving crops. In Li Shan's opinion, farmers in this era were very good at planting. , still a bit rough.
However, compared to the year before last when he went to Daizhou, which was in ruins and waiting to be revitalized, the situation now is much better. Li Shan waved his riding whip and said, "Qi Laosan, lead the way."
First of all, you need to choose a field. It cannot be abandoned for too long...if it is abandoned for a long time, it will mean that it has to be cultivated again, which is too time-consuming and the soil fertility is insufficient.
Qi Laosan arrived in Qianyuan County in advance mainly for this reason. He drove his horse to the southwest. About two-quarters of an hour later, a towering mountain peak appeared in everyone's sight.
Qi Laosan pointed to the valley not far away, "There used to be a village there. In the fifth year of Wude, it was looted by the Turks. The villagers were scattered and abandoned."
"However, there are two rivers surrounding it that merge into the Qianshui River. It is quite convenient to get water. There are nearly a hundred acres of fields not far away. The year before last, the Longzhou General Manager ordered the farmers to join the army and recruit refugees for farming. Now it has been abandoned."
Li Shan frowned and asked, "Why abandon it?"
"It is said that the refugees are causing trouble." Qi Laosan spread his hands and said, "The person I am asking is an official from the General Manager's Office, but that may not be the truth."
The group of people drove their horses into the valley and turned two corners. Li Shan's eyes lit up. The abandoned village in the large basin was not small in size and was protected by high mountains. It was really a good place.
"This is the choice." Li Shan quickly made a decision, "Qi Laosan, as usual, we will build a kiln first to produce bricks, and then build a house...the one built for me will be larger."
She would not only stay in Longzhou for a while, at least until the autumn harvest. Mother was worried and planned to send Xiaoman and Zhou over in a few days.
Qi Laosan was stunned for a moment, "Don't you live in the city?"
Li Shan's mouth trembled, "Everyone lives here."
Just kidding, are you really living in the house that Pei Xuanji prepared, and actually living next door to that guy... Li Shan guessed that Pei Xuanji didn't know the inside story, but he couldn't move in even as a precaution.
Pei Xuanji was so enthusiastic that Li Shan couldn't hold it in any longer... He left the city early this morning, otherwise the guy might come to the inn again and block the door.
Although Li Shan studied medicine in his previous life, he had never eaten pork and had seen pigs walking. After walking in the valley, he chose a high ground and told Qi Laosan, Zhou Erlang and others how to lay out the plan.
Zhang Zhongjian, who had remained silent, felt a little strange. Why did he choose this valley?
From the terrain point of view, this valley is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is close to Lianshui and can advance and retreat freely. However, after all, it has been abandoned for many years and it really does not have much value.
Well, this is a habit Li Shan brought from his previous life. Under normal circumstances, he would defend himself first, squat in a safe place, and then harm others while ensuring his own safety.
The experiences he had experienced in the past few years after traveling back in time also made Li Shan feel that he was prone to disaster, so it was always a good thing to make some preparations first.
Not to mention that the Turks will definitely invade the south this year, even Pei Longqian, who is not too far away from here, needs to be on guard.
Watching Qi Laosan and Zhou Erlang inspecting the soil and looking for a place to start a kiln to make bricks, Li Shan felt a little sad. It was thanks to brothers Tan Liutan and Qi that the kiln was built that day. These two people had been working as stewards in Xia City last year and were responsible for bricks. Factory, and later he was transferred to Shuozhou to prepare for the establishment of Guji Town, and eventually died in the battle at the top of the city.
Li Shan stood on the hillside and looked around. The scenery in this valley was quite beautiful. In the summer, the birds were singing and the flowers were fragrant, and the scenery was beautiful. However, the more than 100 acres of fields outside the valley that had been abandoned for more than a year made him scratch his head.
Although it is already mid-February, the fields are being plowed, and the lack of cattle is a big problem. I originally chose Tongzhou, where there is no shortage of cattle, but there are not many cattle here in Longzhou, so they are recruited from the private sector... No What a great idea.
Even in later generations, ordinary farmers attach great importance to their cattle. Who would lend them out casually?
But those fields have been abandoned for many years, and there is no need for plowing cattle. It is really not good.
At this time, Wang Junhao came over with a strange expression and whispered: "Pei Xuanji, the military recorder and military officer, is here."
Li Shan had a headache. Why was that guy so persistent? In the end, Li Shimin successfully ascended the throne. Pei Shiju had no choice but to admit defeat. He couldn't bear to attack Pei Xuanji.
(End of chapter)
