Take the earth to enshrine the gods

Chapter 229

Having learned the lesson of Taixuzong's defeat, the Kunlun faction did not sit still in the face of the imperial army's pressure, let alone retreat to Kunwu City in order to make a comeback.

Facts have proved that it is simply a cocoon.

Therefore, on the frontline battlefield, the Kunlun faction not only invested more than [-]% of the servants, but even the disciples of the disciples were sent to the frontline to fight the enemy army to the death.

In the words of Chihu Zhenren, the head of the Kunlun School, "Even if you lose a county, you have to make the enemy pay in blood and bite off a piece of flesh from the enemy."

The strategy of the Kunlun faction is to use a deadly battle to force back the invading enemy army.

According to Chihu real person's judgment, the current situation in Daqian is delicate, and the new dynasty has internal and external troubles. The new emperor must cherish his troops very much and cannot bear heavy casualties in the army.

As long as the imperial army is hurt, the opponent will automatically retreat.

It is conceivable how tragic the war under the guidance of this kind of combat thinking will be.

The new emperor Qianshen looked at the reported battle damage every day, and his heart was bleeding. He wished he could withdraw immediately, but he couldn't.

Otherwise it becomes a joke.

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Just as the war in Kunwu County fell into a stalemate, the southwest region was undercurrents.

Western Territory, Taihua City.

"Hey, Fifth Brother, I'm sure I'll make a move." After reading the secret letter sent by the King of Chu, Wei Wang Gantai was a little bit dumbfounded, and he was really manipulated.

Under Jia Xu's analysis, King Ganke of Chu finally made up his mind to send troops to Kunwu County at the most impossible time to snatch this big piece of fat from the court.

The first thing to do, of course, is to ask the King of Wei for assistance, so that the First Army can keep an eye on the Southwest Corps.

"Your Highness, the king of Chu may be playing against Kunwu County's idea by doing this." Ma Guozhu, the governor of Taihua County, is a smart man, and he saw through the trick at a glance.

"It's not unusual." Wei Wang laughed. "When the late emperor was alive, the fifth younger brother shouldered the heavy responsibility of sweeping away the Kunlun faction. Now it's just paying off the debt."

But Ma Guozhu said: "Your Highness, this Kunwu County also borders the Western Territory. If the King of Chu wants it, why don't we want it?" His eyes were full of passion and ambition.

Wei Wang was stunned, then waved his hand and said, "Forget it, Kunwu County is already in chaos, so let's not join in. If the fifth brother wants to fight against the court, then let them bite the dog. If you want the territory, you should take it as soon as possible. Going down to the Zixiao Sword Sect is the right path."

This is the right way.

For the king of Wei, instead of taking down an unfamiliar county, it is better to take down Longshou County in one go, and unify the western region, which will be fun.

Why bother to get involved?

What's more, even if you get a foot in, you may not be able to please.

Why bother?
"Your Highness is wise."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Ma Guozhu's eyes.

After making up his mind, Wei Wang Gantai immediately ordered the Fourth and Fifth Divisions of the First Army Corps stationed in Xihuang County to move to the border of Zhaoyao County immediately.

"But remember, without an order, you are not allowed to attack first." King Wei explained.

King Wei is happy to contain the Southwest Corps, but if he wants to fight with the Southwest Corps, it is not what he wants.

King Wei is not stupid.

What's more, there is a Candle Dragon Kingdom near the western border, which is sharpening its sword.

It's a headache just thinking about it.

After issuing the military order, King Wei sent Ma Guozhu away. Looking at the latter's plump back, the disappointment in his eyes flashed away. This man was too restless.

King Wei missed his fourteenth brother a little.

"I hope that the fourteenth brother can be taken over by this large army." Wei Wang's eyes flashed, without the fourteenth brother's staff, he always felt uneasy.

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Southwest, swagger city.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of the outside world, Swagger City seemed very peaceful.

For the people of Zhaoyao County, the most gratifying thing is to completely stay away from the threat of the monster race and bid farewell to the unforgettable miserable years.

The war seems to be moving away from the mainland of Zhaoyao County.

In addition, the smooth road network of the whole county, the continuous improvement of water conservancy facilities, the free schools one after another, the more prosperous business, and all kinds of rare but inexpensive commodities
Originally in the empire's territory, the southwestern land was regarded as synonymous with war and poverty. I don't know when it has gradually become a paradise that people yearn for in this turbulent era.

Every day, people fleeing the war come to Zhaoyao County to seek a living.

For these refugees, the yamen at all levels in Zhaoyao County responded with the greatest enthusiasm, and even competed with each other to send them to their respective jurisdictions to live.

Such a scene is completely different from other local yamen who avoid refugees like snakes and scorpions.

The root cause of this "strange phenomenon" is that the industrialization process in the small blowout period of Zhaoyao County is quietly changing the social structure of Zhaoyao City.

First, the power plant located in XC District of Qingqiu City went through many difficulties and dangers. After building various supporting factories, it finally successfully generated electricity.

Benefiting from this, Qingqiu City became Yu Yutian's first city to use electric lights.

But the moment the street lights came on on Qingqiu Street at night, the whole city was boiling and plunged into an unprecedented carnival, heralding the arrival of a new era - the electrical age.

Not to mention other things, the lighting revolution brought about by the power plant has already brought considerable benefits to the fief.

What solution?

As soon as electric lights appeared, Qingqiu City launched the first night market in Yuyutian, which not only enriched the night life of the people, but also stimulated consumption.

The advent of electric light made it possible for factories to produce at night.

Donglin New District, as a window for land reform, took the lead in introducing a two-shift system, which has increased production capacity to 1.5 times the previous level, and has great growth potential.

This has further stimulated the gathering of all kinds of funds to the east of the New Area.

The prosperity of the Donglin New District not only stimulated other counties in the empire, but also other prefectures and cities in the counties, even including the city of Zhaoyao, were envious and followed suit.

In August alone, the fief approved construction plans for three power plants.

With the experience of building the first power plant, it is estimated that within a year, Zhaoyao City, together with the other three prefectural cities, will enter the lighting era one by one.

Not to mention that every household can use electricity, at least, factories and municipal electricity can be guaranteed.

The greater significance of the completion of the power plant is that it provides a new energy source for the industrialization of the fiefdom, which is bound to gradually eliminate the backward steam power and boost the fiefdom industry.

It is no exaggeration to say that we have come to the electrical age.

The surprise doesn't stop there.

A few days ago, with the scale of Yiyifu Rubber Park taking shape, under the attention of Qianyuan, the first rubber factory in the fief is about to be completed and put into operation.

The rubber material will first appear in Yu Yutian.

This is undoubtedly another blockbuster.

Qianyuan's first thought was to set off a wheel revolution, or travel revolution, in the fiefdom.The first bicycle factory and tricycle captain in the fiefdom have completed the site selection work.

This time he was not in Qingqiu City, but in Zhaoyao City.

The approach is similar to that of Qingqiu City, where new districts are built on the outskirts of the city without destroying the old layout of the city as much as possible, and it is easier to draw a blueprint from scratch.

In Qianyuan's plan, the future swagger city will be a heavy industrial zone.

Bicycles and tricycles, which have been increasingly marginalized on the earth, are promising in Yuyutian. With the help of the cement road network that has been built, it is bound to subvert the way people travel.

Not to mention the bicycle.

The emergence of tricycles provided another more convenient way for long-distance transportation. Whether it was used to transport commodities or military supplies, it was easier to use than the current ox-carts and horse-drawn carriages.

The key is durability.

With more convenient travel tools, it is bound to accelerate population flow, gradually break down the barriers between urban and rural areas, and make farmers more willing and more convenient to enter the city.

The changes in future life will be subversive.

The biggest surprise appeared in the newly occupied Fuyang Prefecture. After searching by the exploration team, oil was finally discovered in Gueshui County, Fuyang Prefecture.

The strange water that the locals talk about is actually oil.

The significance of oil to industry goes without saying. It will be the real engine of industrialization in the feudal lands, which will really relieve Qianyuan's worries.

Qianyuan was worried that he could not find oil in Yuyutian before, so the industrialization he has been promoting will inevitably become a joke in the future and end without a problem.

Well now, the big stone in my heart has finally landed.

Without any hesitation at all, Qianyuan directly took out [-] killing points and gave Tian Caosi Industrial Cao a death order to build an oil refinery in Weishui County within one year.

With oil, Qianyuan can take a bigger step.

For example, I have always thought about it but never dared to do it - building a railway to connect the steel factories, coal factories, rubber factories, copper mines, oil refineries and so on scattered throughout the fief.

Form a network of fief industries to become more efficient.

In addition, the railway will play a decisive role in the transportation of bulk commodities. If necessary, it can also transport grain and grass materials for the army, and even directly transport the army.

The future is simply full of infinite space for imagination.

It is precisely because of these achievements in the industrialization of fiefdoms that one after another new factories have popped up in various counties, and the demand for workers has naturally risen sharply.

It was not until this time that the first batch of officials who followed Qianyuan, such as Uncle Zhong, understood why His Highness hastily proposed policies to encourage births as soon as he gained a firm foothold in Yize County.

After thinking about it, Uncle Zhong and the others can only admire His Highness's foresight.

In this way, it is not difficult to understand why government offices at all levels welcome refugees.

Anyway, with the spread of Kyushu No. [-] and Potato throughout the county, the fiefdom has plenty of food. Not to mention feeding the refugees, even adding half of the county's people will be no problem.

On the other hand, with the renewal of water conservancy facilities and the "flooding" of various iron farm tools, fiefdom agriculture is carefully stepping into the modernization sequence.

Increase production and income.

Grain and grass warehouses are being depleted every year in various places, and this is still under the premise of large-scale reconstruction of spiritual fields.

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August 25th, Prince Qin’s Mansion.

Qianyuan is discussing with Tian Caosi the latest industrial development plan of the fiefdom, but the facts prove that the previous plan is still too conservative.

This is not to blame for the elder Sun Chong who is in charge of this matter. After all, no one would have thought in advance that in just two or three years, the fiefdom would expand from a mansion to a county.

It really changes every day.

Qian Yuan and Changsun Chong have reached a consensus that Tian Cao's Industrial Cao is mainly responsible for the overall planning of the fief's industrial development, such as where to develop heavy industry and where to develop light industry.

It is not only to form an agglomeration effect, but also to prevent the prefectural and county yamen from messing around.

causing a waste of resources.

To put it bluntly, the industry will gradually transform from a specific participant to an industry leader, a trader, who is responsible for the orderly development of the entire industry.

This is undoubtedly another new challenge for Chang Sun Chong.

Fortunately, Changsun Chong did not disappoint Qianyuan. After several years of tempering and research, in terms of understanding of the industrial field, Qianyuan, a traveler, might not be as good as Changsun Chong.

He is already a real industry expert, and he has lived up to Qian Yuan's expectations.

The two were talking about it, when a report came from outside the door, but it was an urgent message from the border, reporting the abnormal behavior of the First Army.

The Second Division stationed in the northern part of the fief asked for instructions on how to deal with it.

Qianyuan put down the urgent document, raised his head and said to Changsun Chong: "Please polish this plan and discuss it next time."

"promise!"

Changsun Chong was full of energy. In addition to his own strength, the family's resurgence in the capital of God undoubtedly gave him a shot in the arm.

Of course, the letter from his father still told him to work hard in the fief and not to have other ideas.

This is exactly what Chang Sun Chong wanted.

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After seeing off Changsun Chong, Qianyuan did not stay in the study. He turned a few corners and came to the first branch of the palace.

This is the place where the Fourteenth Prince stayed.

Since arriving in Zhaoyao City, Qianyuan has no intention of sending the Fourteenth Prince back to the divine capital, and the Fourteenth Prince himself seems to have no intention of leaving.

On weekdays, I walk around the fief to see.

Obviously, the Fourteenth Prince is very interested in the series of changes that are taking place in the city of Zhao Yao.

It's a coincidence.

When Qianyuan came, the fourteenth prince rarely went out.

"The fifteenth brother is really a rare visitor." The fourteenth prince said with a smile.

Qian Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "I'm asking Fourteenth Brother for help."

"Oh?"

Qian Yuan did not explain, and directly handed over the urgent letter just now.

The fourteenth prince had a bad premonition in his heart, took it, and after watching it, his face was no longer relaxed, "Impossible, how can the third brother be so confused?"

Whether it is from a rational or emotional point of view, the fourteenth prince does not want the third brother to attack Zhaoyao County at this time, isn't that sick? !

Who in the entire empire doesn’t know the notorious reputation of the Southwest Corps?

Qian Yuan said: "I don't want it to be true, but it just happened. I have heard for a long time that Brother Fourteen is a well-known wise man. Why don't you give me some details?"

The fourteenth prince's face turned bitter. He knew that Qian Yuan was here to question him.

"How about I go to Taihua City and be a lobbyist for the fifteenth brother? I really don't want our brothers to fight each other." The fourteenth prince half-truthfully said.

There was a strange smile on the corner of Qian Yuan's mouth, and he said: "You don't need to be a lobbyist. I wonder if Brother Fourteen is interested in accompanying me to inspect the border? If necessary, you can also act as a middleman to mediate one or two."

"no problem."

The Fourteenth Prince agreed readily, and he also knew that it would be very difficult for Qian Yuan to let him go directly.

(End of this chapter)