On the planning map, the Daxingan Mountains from the north to the west of Wangting has become an important logging area. The wood can be transported down the river to Wangting by taking advantage of the convenience of the river.
The area near the water area in the southeast of the royal court is marked as farmland. It has the convenience of river water, and irrigation can save a lot of manpower.
As for the royal court itself, Zhang Qi also wrote annotations in large handwriting on the central area.
It is not unreasonable to choose the location of the Xianbei Royal Court here. Whether it is fishing, hunting or grazing, whether it is firewood or making arrows and weapons, there is basically everything around.
So Zhang Qi set this as the starting point.
Everyone understood the rough terrain plan, and the intention depicted in the above painting made everyone present know that Zhang Qi wanted to build a city.
city.
This term was unfamiliar to many people present. If they were forced to say something, it would probably be, "It's not easy to rob within the city, but you can rob freely outside the city."
This is the prairie people’s understanding of the city.
But unlike half of the grassland people, Lu Mu, Ma San, Wang Li and others were a little excited. Others didn't know what a city meant, but they knew it.
The city represents livability, order, and a stable rear.
Although cities also have their disadvantages, compared to nomads who are here today and there tomorrow, cities have natural advantages in blocking foreign enemies and raising the elderly and the weak.
So there were two different faces in the yurt. Among them, Hu Shui and other grassland people scratched their heads and wondered why, but Lu Mu, Ma San and other Han people were overjoyed.
Zhang Qi also carefully calculated whether it was feasible to build a city with 30,000 people. In terms of the times, building a city with this number of people that could block the enemy and be protected by tall walls was just a fantasy.
But Zhang Qi is different. He has something that can be called an architectural artifact in this era.
【cement】!
Just this one can liberate countless labor forces. Thirty days in the outside world is a full 720 days in the world of riding and cutting, which is nearly two years.
The cement project was also researched after a lot of stumbling. Although the degree of hardening is not as good as modern mature cement technology, there is really no problem in using it in this era.
The biggest problem is that the concrete walls serve as the inner and outer walls, and the middle is filled with soil. As long as the width is increased, the height is not a problem, and because of the thickness, the combination of the concrete wall and the mud wall can also meet the needs of the war.
Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, Zhang Qi smiled slightly and spoke again: "Okay, don't think about it. The city's affairs are not a high priority. The priority is to deal with the cultivated land and clean up the Fuyu and Sushen barbarians around Xianbei."
Everyone nodded. Although Fuyu Sushen was thousands of miles away from the Xianbei Royal Court, they were undoubtedly easier to bully than the powerful Han and Huns.
Being weak means being oppressed, and 30,000 people may seem like a lot, but comparing with the Han and Huns is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. Population is the key. In an era without machines, population represents the labor force.
Lu Mu stood up and held up his hands: "Mr. Lang, you can leave the plowing matter to the old man. One thousand men and one thousand horses. Within one month, the old man can guarantee that two thousand acres of thin farmland can be cultivated."
Zhang Qi waved his hand to signal Lu Mu not to get excited.
He just said that it would take a month for thousands of people and thousands of horses to reclaim two thousand acres of wasteland. This is normal. Mowing the grass, plowing the land, and burning the land, each step requires a lot of effort.
This is still the case where horses are used as livestock. If one person can cultivate half an acre of land in a month, it would be very good if it relies solely on people.
"I have something regarding farmland. Since you, Lu Mu, took the initiative to take charge of land reclamation, I'll leave it to you."
After waving their hands, two female soldiers brought out the curved shaft plow behind the seats. The plow frame was made by the Xianbei people during this period, and the plowshare, needless to say, comes from the world of riding and cutting.
Looking at Lu Mu's confused eyes, Zhang Qi explained: "You won't understand even if I talk too much, you just need to know that this thing can be of great use in turning over the ground.
I'll take it back later and try it with someone tomorrow. "
Lu Mu cupped his hands: "No!"
The matter of farming was decided, and Zhang Qi looked at Hui again: "I have worked hard these days to integrate all the materials and see how long the current food can feed 30,000 people. In addition, the wood needs to be dried in advance, and we will arrange it tomorrow. People go into the forest to cut trees. I remember that you still have the cutting tools.
If it's not enough, tell me. "
Hui stood up and saluted to express understanding.
"Everyone, Xianbei has become a thing of the past. I want the people here to get used to my rule. Starting from tomorrow, laws will be promulgated and a military control system will be implemented. I hope that only my voice can be heard here!"
Everyone stood up one after another and saluted Zhang Qi solemnly. He stepped in unison and made a muffled sound: "No!"
"Okay, everyone, sit down, we haven't finished yet."
"After the promulgation of the law, there will definitely be a need for a leader. Let's discuss who will come?"
Zhang Qi waved his hand and asked everyone to sit down.
The people in the yurt looked at each other, a little confused. In the past, Zhang Qi had directly ordered the distribution of duties. Why did everyone still discuss it today?
For a long time, no one spoke, and Ying, who had a good relationship with Zhang Qi, said carelessly: "Your Majesty Qi, just tell me. We don't dare to discuss it with you."
After taking charge of the army, Ying became much more stable and developed the concept of "honor and inferiority". Otherwise, he would usually call Zhang Qi "Qi", but now he also calls Zhang Qi "junshang".
Zhang Qi smiled and said that governing the law was not an easy job. Being unselfish was the first thing and offending others was the second thing. Zhang Qi let them discuss it among themselves just to silence them in the future.
"I'll let you guys decide if you don't want to do it, then I'll appoint him directly."
After Zhang Qi finished speaking, everyone looked at him.
With a chuckle, Zhang Qi looked at Bo.
There was nothing to say about Uncle's character. He never fought or grabbed anything in the camp, and he never got angry with anyone. Whether it was Ying who was in charge of the army or Hui who was coordinating the supplies of the entire camp, he had no intention of envy.
When Zhang Qi gave him something to do, he completed it conscientiously. If Zhang Qi didn't give him something to do, he taught the children in the camp how to read every day.
Zhang Qi trusts him. His knowledge has been accumulated for more than half a year. Although half a year of knowledge is like a joke, you can't stand to compare with others.
Whether you are strong or not is not up to you, it depends on your peers.
"I'll leave the law to you, okay?"
Bo didn't expect Zhang Qi to ask him to come. He was stunned for a moment. When he was about to say something, Hui tugged on his corner. Bo glanced at Hui who nodded to him and stood up: "Take orders!"
"Well, from now on you will be the director of the Department of Justice. You can lead two hundred soldiers and have the power to investigate, arrest and kill."
"Ying, Wang Li." Zhang Qi looked at the two men as he said this: "Each of you select thirty healthy soldiers and hand them over to your uncle. In addition, the soldiers who have been seriously injured these few times will find it difficult to make meritorious deeds on the battlefield. The soldiers each selected seventy people and handed them over to the uncle."
"promise!"
(End of chapter)
