As long as Fu Xi was in Suxian, he practiced Fu's secret skills diligently every day, so the family was harmonious and the women were extremely gentle. Gao Xichun, Li Xixia, Zhao Xiqiu, Liu Xidong, Huang Xiyu, and Huang Xiyue tried to conceive again after giving birth to daughters, but were unable to do so. The four girls, Yu Xiqin, Zhang Xiqi, Xing Xishu, and Zheng Xihua, were due to give birth in October. People in the three counties all hope that Fu Xi will have a son. Fu Xi looked at the four pot-bellied ladies with affection, but couldn't help but think of Fu Yu and Qi Xiyue, and felt a pain in her heart.
On the second day, Zhao Si reported on the recruitment situation in Suwei and Tongsan counties. This time, the entire society was recruited for the conscription. Disaster victims, tenant farmers, wealthy villagers, children of wealthy households, and city residents could all sign up. The military chambers, torture chambers, ceremonial chambers, and official chambers were mobilized together, and the effect was remarkable. A total of 1,000 soldiers were recruited from Suxian County, and 500 soldiers from Wei County and other counties were recruited. They have been training for half a month. In another half month, 2,100 existing soldiers and new trainees will be selected as cavalry (including the original cavalry). Through large-scale transactions with Khitan, the total number of military horses in the three counties will reach 2,500 by the end of August. After the cavalry was determined, 2,000 cavalry were stationed in Tongxian County (the horse breeding center in Tongxian County was large enough), and 100 cavalrymen were still hiding in the east of Suxian County. There are nearly 2,000 infantry, 600 in Suxian, 500 in Wei, 300 in Tongxian, and 300 each in Qi and Yu. Zhao Siyan: "In order to recruit troops, the cavalry will fight head-on. It is best for the commanders to be able-bodied generals. The county lieutenant is a soldier who guards the city, so it does not matter if he is disabled. I suggest that the county lieutenant make some adjustments." Fu Xiyan: "I understand. The one-armed Wei Qiren The one-armed Liu Jiu was appointed as the county lieutenant of Tongxian County, the one-armed Yu Shi was appointed as the county lieutenant of Qi County, and the one-legged Qian Shishi was appointed as the county lieutenant of Yu County. Gao Xiucheng was appointed as the cavalry commander, Xu Shisan was appointed as the cavalry commander, and Huang San On the 15th, I am still the commander of the cavalry of the Fourth Dark Army in Suxian County. Wang Er, a healthy old uncle, will go out with me during the war." Zhao Si went out to deliver the order.
On the third day, Minister of Animal Husbandry Li Daniu returned to Su County to report: “The breeding plant in Su County does not kill the gilts, but makes every effort to cultivate them into fertile sows. On the one hand, it helps the expansion of breeding plants in other four counties, and on the other hand, it welcomes the increase in the number of gilts raised by tenant farmers in Su County. The pig population is at its peak. Soybeans in Wei County and Tong County are growing well this year and should be high-yield, so the scale of breeding plants has been adjusted accordingly. Soybeans are replanted in Qiyu and two counties, which are high-yielding grains. Farm houses in both counties are working hard to cultivate tenant farmers' planting techniques. Through agricultural measures, the soybean yield per mu should be significantly improved compared to previous years. The two counties originally had fewer sows, but now they have adjusted their plans. Su County will provide support, and the scale of the breeding plant should be able to keep up with the soybean output. Sheep, exchanged from Khitan I ate a lot, ate part of it, and kept some ewes. Suxian Breeding Factory purchased a lot of ewes from Wei County, with 2,000 Su County ewes, 1,000 Wei County ewes, and Tongxian ewes. 800, Qi County and Yu County each have 200 ewes. Raising sheep costs money, and the breeding scale can only be determined according to economic strength. If qualified tenant farmers want to raise lambs, they can sell rams to them. Cattle "There are now 140 cows in Su County, 100 cows in Wei County, 100 cows in Tong County, 60 cows in Qi County, and 60 cows in Yu County. The number of cows can only be increased slowly." Xi Yan: "Minister Li has done a very detailed and very good job."
On the 4th, Wang Houcai, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, returned to Su County and reported: "There are currently 45,000 people in Qi County, 5,000 people have fled famine, and 490,000 acres of cultivated land have been resumed. It is a good thing that there is more land per capita. In Yu County, there are currently 4 Ten thousand people, 6,000 people fleeing famine, and 450,000 acres of cultivated land have all been resumed. In Tong County, there are currently 60,000 people, with 480,000 acres of cultivated land, and 100,000 acres of wasteland have been opened up. The June industrial and commercial tax is 800 yuan. There are currently 63,000 people in Wei County , 500,000 acres of cultivated land, and 100,000 acres of cultivated land. In June, the industrial and commercial tax was 4,600 guan, the iron-making tax reached 3,800 guan, and there are currently 8,000 blacksmiths. Suxian County has 80,000 people, 530,000 acres of arable land, and 100,000 acres of cultivated land were opened last year , 200,000 acres of land will be opened up this year. The industrial and commercial tax in June is 3,000 guan, and the loom factory tax has reached 1,000 guan. The industrial and commercial data of Qi County have not yet been released, but I heard that the printing factory business is very good, and it will be a strong tax county again." Fu Xi Good words.
Minister of Agriculture Liu Sanwa returned to Su County and reported: "Qi and Yugeng fields have been resumed. Autumn grain growth in Tong County and Wei County is very good. Seeds, water conservancy, agricultural technology, and tenant farmers' enthusiasm are all very good. Hemp fields and grass fields are also good. Very good. The autumn grain in Suxian County is even more perfect, all factors are excellent. The hemp fields are large in size to meet the demand for weaving." Fu Xi said well.
Xu Sanwei, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, returned to Su County and reported: "The Qixian Printing Factory has a bright future. I heard that it is your golden idea again." Fu Xi nodded. Xu Sanwei said: "Master really has the Midas touch to gold! Qixian Paper Mill, after the apprentices graduate, can open branch factories in Yu County and the same county, which will not only utilize the resources of the two counties, but also strengthen the industrial and commercial strength of the county and the same county. "Fu Xi said yes. Xu Sanwei said: "Weixian is really strong in mining and iron-making. The efficiency is high, the cost is reduced, and the iron-making furnaces are getting bigger and bigger. The Suxian Loom Factory now produces 1,500 looms and 2,000 spinning threads a month." The oil press is still in short supply, and it is really awesome. The oil output rate of the oil press has reached 15%, the cost has dropped to 4 guan, the selling price is still 7 guan, and the production scale has been maintained. Now it produces 200 units per month. The profit of the briquette furnace is 50%. With a monthly output of 2,000 pieces. The farm implement factory plans to open branches in five counties for production and repair, which will not only serve agriculture but also help other counties strengthen their industry." Fu Xiyan: "Very good. Minister Xu has a great overall view."
On the fifth day, all five members of the Strategy Department returned to Su County. Qu Jinyan: "I finally chose to go to Khitan. I learned that the third prince of Khitan led troops into the pass in winter, with an unknown number of troops. The third prince is favored, and his troops are strong, so we must deal with them carefully." Fu Xi was very happy and said: "Counsellor Qu Make meritorious service. Know yourself and your enemy and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. Discuss your merits and reward them at the year-end summary meeting." Qu Jinyan said: "This is all due. If I don't do this job, what will I do?" Fu Xi thanked him. Li Yuan said: "Suwei and Tongsan counties have a good internal affairs foundation and provide a steady stream of financial resources. Qiyu and county offices have been rapidly transformed, and the atmosphere is excellent. The people have settled down and started to actively produce. The four of us watched Qiyu The topography of the two counties is that there is a small amount of plains in the west, the county controls the mountain passes, and a lot of mountains in the east. Fighting to defend the city is the best choice. When winter comes, men are immediately organized to carry out water conservancy projects, and the water conservancy projects in the two counties are planned. It has been decided that three large ponds will be dug deep in the eastern mountainous area, the rivers will be dug deep and wide, and the irrigation ditches will be dug thoroughly. Peasant women will go to the eastern manor to give birth, and the children will go to the winter school in the eastern manor. The western plain will be the battlefield. We will move to the city. If the cavalry harasses their grain transportation, they will be safe." Fu Xi said well.
At the end of September, everyone worked hard to harvest autumn grain. After harvesting, Fu Xi went to the capital in person to hand over the grain due from Suwei and Wei counties. The transport team traveled by water, and because the rivers were deepened and widened, they were all transported by large ships, so the speed was much faster. Fu Xi and Wang Er led thirty cavalrymen by land.
