Song Emperor Jiangshan

The next day, Shao Hongyuan found an open space for Xiaoshan outside the city. It was originally the military settlement of the imperial court. Zhenjiang Mansion used to be an important town with sufficient troops.However, since the Song and Jin Dynasties negotiated peace and substantially disarmed the army, this land has become barren.

Xiao Shan was very happy when he saw a thousand acres of wasteland. He calculated in his heart that the current salary of a soldier is six buckets and a half meters and three pennies. There are a total of 900 cooks and cooks. Excluding the part of the people allocated money and food by the court, 500 people are needed to eat, and that month needs to be close to 300 shi.

Calculated according to the current grain production, if two seasons of mature grain are planted, all the land can be harvested at least 1 stone per mu a year, and a thousand acres of wasteland can be reclaimed, and a thousand stones can be harvested a year. Take some food, at least four months.

But then he discovered that things were completely different from what he had imagined, not to mention that many places in these lands were sandy and gravel, and they could not be cultivated at all. Just eating, more than 900 people would be hungry in four months, and they were still saving money. In the case of savings.

Xiao Shan couldn't think of any good solution at the moment, but ordered the team to build a camp here first, and at least 500 people live here first.

This job is not difficult, there were some old houses here, they can be used after renovation, and they were all renovated in less than three days, Xiao Shan broke up the captured prisoners and organized them into his original army, and got Some wooden horses, broken spears and other weapons, plus the weapons he collected, were barely usable after rest.

Xiao Shan used to have his own residence in the city, but now he moves outside the city, eats and drinks like ordinary soldiers, trains every day, and in the afternoon he assigns all his men to reclaim the wasteland, so he can barely make ends meet.

However, this is really reluctant. After one month, there will be a shortage of food, and the payment of soldiers will not be paid, which will definitely cause riots.

During the period, Zhou Hong and Jin Sheng came once, and seeing Xiao Shan sleeping with more than a dozen soldiers with tattoos on their faces, they both shook their heads and sighed: Brother, you are really asking for trouble.

Xiao Shan knew that the two men had less than two hundred soldiers each, but reported that they each had four hundred soldiers. Shao Hongyuan cut off part of the excess money and food, and they took part of it themselves. Worry about things all day long.

Yu Yunwen's treatment was the same as Xiao Shan's, but he didn't have a single complaint. He watched Xiao Shan's military training and land reclamation every day with great interest, and even when Xiao Shan taught those newly compiled boxing techniques, marksmanship and fighting for captives, he also followed them with great interest. A few tricks, and once praised Xiao Shan: Brother, who did you learn these close combat skills from, it's pretty good, simple and effective!

Xiao Shan spread his hands, these later generations of military fighting Sanda are indeed more effective than some existing martial arts moves. After thousands of years of evolution, they have become the most direct and deadly moves.But the problem is that Xiao Shan is not very good at weapons, at least the legendary generals are much worse than the marksmanship learned by the generals. It is not difficult to shake a long spear, but it is necessary to learn the essentials of stabbing, chopping, It was more difficult to pick and wait for moves. Without the guidance of a famous teacher, there was no way to reach the realm where a spear could dance and protect a man and a horse.

But what worried Xiao Shan the most was money. Yu Yunwen discussed with him one day, and suddenly said: "Speaking of making money, I know there is someone who is the most capable!" Xiao Shan asked: "Who is it? How did he make it?"

Yu Yunwen said: "Do you remember Zhang Jun, Prince of Qinghe County?" Xiao Shan was taken aback for a moment, and then remembered the Fourth Future of ZTE, he is still kneeling in front of Yue Fei's tomb, it is hard to forget.

Yu Yunwen said: "Mr. Zhang once ordered the old servant in the mansion to take a sea boat to the sea and resell the goods. After a few months, the old servant returned, and the money was doubled. If you can find the right thing, send it to me. Reliable people go to sea to do business, which can solve the problem of military expenses."

Xiao Shan slapped his head and felt that Yu Yunwen's suggestion was very good. Overseas trade was very developed in the Song Dynasty, and there were merchants operating reselling all the year round, and the imperial court also intervened.Zhang Jun squandered the money he earned, but he could use it as military expenses.

Zhenjiang is not far from the estuary. You can resell some goods in India, the Philippines and other places. If it goes well, you may be able to bypass the Indian Ocean. If you can reach the Americas, you can sell the corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc., which have a large output and a short cycle. , Easy-to-grow plants are brought back, and there is no need to worry about military rations.

Now that the two had mentioned reselling goods overseas, they immediately remembered that there was another way to make a fortune. The peace talks between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty in the past few years have not done nothing, and all the discussion fields have been opened on the border between the two countries to exchange ideas. , now there is one in Xiangyang, and there is also Sizhou not far from Zhenjiang, but the imperial court collects very heavy taxes, but because of its high profits, the two sides continue to communicate.This is also a way to make money.

But the two of them just had a general discussion, and neither of them had business experience. When they were in trouble, Xiao Shan suddenly had a flash of inspiration, patted his thigh and said, "Oh, I'm so stupid! I'm looking for my father for business!"

Yu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, then clapped his hands and said: "Exactly! Father Qin was carrying the burden of selling oil back then, and in just a few years he can become the first one in Lin'an, it is definitely feasible!"

The next day Xiao Shan took two soldiers, together with Yu Yunwen, to his home.

He also hasn't been back for several months. Ever since he led the troops to defeat the Xuanzhou monsters, he has been busy solving the problem of the five hundred captives since he came back. This time he went back to visit.

Xiao Shan's family is not in Zhenjiang Mansion, since the last lesson learned in Lin'an Mansion, the two sides don't live in the same city, if there is a change, there will be a buffer notice time, and they won't be caught by the net.

Riding a horse, Xiao Shan arrived in Jiaxing where his adoptive parents lived in more than three hours.Jiaxing is close to the estuary, and there are many merchants coming and going. Qin Chong's shop is easy to find. He bought a yard in a prosperous location on the main street. In the autumn sunshine, the signboard of Qingbo Oil Shop fluttered in the wind.

Xiao Shan went home with Yu Yunwen, and his two soldiers followed. Qin Chong and Wang Meiniang were very happy to see their son came back. Wang Meiniang cooked delicious food for them. Qin Chong Immediately he said: "Amao, your father and I have earned some capital in the past two years. I heard that going overseas to do business makes a lot of money. I found a way out and just wanted to go out and try."

Xiao Shan and Yu Yunwen looked at each other, and then laughed, which made Qin Chong baffled.

Xiao Shan immediately told Qin Chong what he thought, but Qin Chong said in a bit of a dilemma: "Amao, 500 people! It's not a day or two, it's really hard to support! Why do you do such a stupid thing?"

Xiao Shan explained the cause and effect to Qin Chong in detail, and Qin Chong said: "Amao, our family is living in peace and security, and we don't want to be rich, why bother?"

Xiao Shan was silent for a moment, and only asked, "Don't parents want to return to their hometown one day?" Qin Chong was speechless, and Wang Meiniang said: "Since Ah Mao made up his mind, the parents must help! Your father just prepared some small capital when he went out this time, and according to what you said, I'm afraid you have to bring out the best things, but our family doesn't have any!"

Xiao Shan was just trying it out, since there is a way to get through, it doesn't matter if you walk a few more times, he said: "That's okay, I can support it for a while, father, you should pay attention to safety when you go out to sea, and don't make trouble elsewhere! If it is feasible to go out this time , I will find a way to get more things! The matter of the capital is covered by me!"

Qin Chong smiled and agreed, but Wang Meiniang couldn't help but glance at Yu Yunwen, and asked, "Amao, is this your sworn brother?"

While grilling the rice desperately, Xiao Shan said: "Yeah, big brother is very powerful, he can open a 150-fight hard bow!"

Wang Meiniang said to Yu Yunwen with a smile: "You are really a hero. Since you are the eldest brother of our cat, you should take care of him more."When she learned that Yu Yunwen already had two sons, Wang Meiniang could no longer calm down and said, "Brother Yu, please persuade Ah Mao. I often tell him to marry a wife earlier, but he refuses at all. What are you talking about after the age of 30? Isn't this all delayed? There are three unfilial acts, and the greatest thing is to have no descendants!"

Yu Yunwen has always been not very clear about Xiao Shan's private affairs, but now he was surprised to hear Wang Meiniang say this, and asked: "My dear brother, you are not really planning to get married until you are 30 years old, are you?"

Xiao Shan hurriedly picked up the rice, pretending that his mouth was stuffed with rice and he was speechless.

That night, the group rested at Qin Chong's oil store, Xiao Shan left two of his own soldiers and asked them to go to sea with Qin Chong, in order to protect Qin Chong's safety, and secondly, to see where the merchants came from, so as to prepare for future large sums of money. Military spending paves the way.

After eating and drinking that night, Xiao Shan sighed to Yu Yunwen: "I never thought that to be a soldier, you not only need to know how to fight, but you also need to know how to do business!"

Yu Yunwen sat in the rattan chair in the yard watching the moon, and did not go to answer Xiao Shan's words, but just wrote the libretto to himself: I am going back by the wind, and I am afraid that Qionglou Yuyu will be too cold...

Xiao Shan has been with Yu Yunwen for so long, and he has never seen him express any sorrow. Now he suddenly saw him singing such a ditty, and he really didn't feel used to it for a moment, so he asked casually, "Brother, are you homesick?"

Yu Yunwen nodded and said, "Well, it's been almost a year since I came out, and I miss my wife a little bit."

Xiao Shan was squatting beside Yu Yunwen, and the two looked at the moon together, Xiao Shan also missed someone, but...

Xiao Shan didn't speak for a while, but suddenly heard Yu Yunwen ask: "My dear brother, why do you have to be 30 years old to get married?"

Xiao Shan was wondering if Zhao Yuan could still look at the moon now, or play with his son in his arms. He shuddered when he heard Yu Yunwen's question, and said, "I...it's nothing, it's just that there was a saying in ancient times called The Xiongnu are still alive, why should they call themselves home?"

Yu Yunwen smiled and said, "That's too obsessive. It's a big deal for a man to start a family earlier, and save his parents from worrying."

Xiao Shan bowed his head and remained silent, his age was already considered an older youth in ancient times, in fact Xiao Shan was not very resistant to getting married, but for some reason, ever since he impulsively kissed Zhao Yuan the other day, the shadow in his heart had changed It can't be erased.

After a while, Xiao Shan asked: "Brother, you are from here. I want to ask you, have you ever liked anyone? How does it feel to like someone?"

Yu Yunwen thought for a while, but couldn't come up with anything, so he said, "Do you have a sweetheart? Who is it? Why don't you propose marriage?"

Xiao Shan shook his head: "I don't know if it's my sweetheart, it's just...but as soon as I'm free, I'll think of him unconsciously, even when I'm busy. When I see him, I just feel that everything is good ; but once he left, it was... as if a piece of his heart was missing. In short, it was the kind of..."

Yu Yunwen interrupted Xiao Shan and asked, "Why don't you propose marriage?"

Xiao Shan stared blankly at Yu Yunwen for a while, then lowered his head: "I...it's impossible for me to be with that person. He really hates me and doesn't say anything, and even if he doesn't hate me, it's impossible. And If he's together, it won't work, he won't be fine, and I too... I will also be in a lot of trouble. "

Yu Yunwen stopped talking, and patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder after a long while: "My dear brother, when a man is alive, he should make contributions and leave his name forever, so that he will live up to the world. I have been with you for many days, and I know you The more you have ambitions and aspirations in your heart, the more you should put your country first. If you just want to be a commoner in troubled times, it doesn’t matter if you miss food and drink day and night; but if you want to realize your ambitions, you should find a virtuous person My wife is good, love is deep and lifeless!"

Xiao Shan frowned, he understood that what Yu Yunwen said was right, it was impossible for him and Zhao Yuan.To be entangled in this matter all day long is of no benefit other than harming others and oneself.It would be better to just seal this hazy feeling in the bottom of my heart and never touch it again.

Perhaps we should follow Yu Yunwen's suggestion, find a girl to marry, and settle a major event in life, and stop entangled in the personal relationship between children.

Xiao Shan closed his eyes slightly, and after a while, he said: "I understand, I really shouldn't be entangled in these things. It is the best policy to cut the thread of love with a sword!"

Yu Yunwen smiled: "Since you can't marry someone else's girl, stop thinking about it." Speaking of this, Yu Yunwen smiled mysteriously and leaned into Xiao Shan's ear: "My dear brother, are you still a baby? Don't worry, I'll wait for you After marrying a wife and knowing what it's like, I won't miss girls from other families anymore!"

Xiao Shan was petrified by the wind caused by Yu Yunwen's words, he was stunned for a long time, and then said: "Big brother has a good opinion, younger brother is willing to bow down!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as Xiao Shan finished speaking, Yu Yunwen suddenly said: "This is very close to Xiuzhou Mansion, right? You can get there by riding a horse for an hour. Since you are here, why don't you go to the Prince's Mansion of Pu'an County to have a look? Since the last time we left , really miss him a little!"

Xiao Shan was speechless for a while, but his heart was beating violently, and there was only one thing in his mind: Should I go to Yuan Yuan and explain what happened last time?If I made it clear and clear, I wouldn't think about it day and night, would I?When I come back, I will tell my mother to let her help me see a good family. No, marriage is a big matter, and I should be cautious. I have to go and see for myself first...

Early the next morning, Xiao Shan prepared dry food and set off for Xiuzhou together with Yu Yunwen.

Along the way, there were maple leaves everywhere, the autumn wind was brisk, and there were not many pedestrians on the official road. Although the scenery was beautiful, the closer he got to Xiuzhou, Xiao Shan felt his heart beating more violently. In the cool weather, my palms were sweating.

Xiaoshan enters Xiuzhou City, Xiuzhou City is not big, the streets are tidy, a straight avenue leads directly to the north and south, the restaurants and shops on both sides are not very lively, but they are very clean.

Zhao Yuan's biological father, Zhao Zicheng, was the King of Xiu, who had been governor of Xiuzhou. Although he is dead now, his family is very easy to find, just ask anyone.

After Xiao Shan asked the direction, he went with Yu Yunwen, and after walking for a short time, he saw a tall mansion on the side of the street, with a white cloth hanging on the gate, and the three big black characters of Xiuwangfu on the plaque were also very distinct.

Xiao Shan was leading the horse and galloping, but when he reached the door, he suddenly became timid and refused to take another step for a long time. Seeing this, Yu Yunwen asked strangely: "My dear brother, what's the matter with you?"

Xiao Shan didn't know what was wrong with him, he was even more nervous than taking the exam. Seeing Yu Yunwen's question now, he found an explanation for himself: "I...I offended the Prince of Pu'an that day, and I was afraid that he would blame me. Dare to meet him..."