Fu Song

Chapter 310
Shentangbao is a simple military castle, and Dingbian City is the commercial center for trading with Shaanxi Road in the north of Hengshan.However, when it comes to prosperity, Shentangbao, a military castle, is much stronger than Dingbian City.

This is because when Xiao Ding's Guangrui Army was stationed in Shentangbao, four or five settlements were built with Shentangbao as the center. The party members who immigrated and the Song people who lived nearby.

As for the merchants from Yanzhou, the Land of Xingling, besides doing business in Dingbian City, they still like to live in Shenbaotang, and are even willing to buy land and build houses around Shentangbao.

Because there are not only Xiao Ding's [-] garrisons here.

There are also piers that are getting better and bigger every day.

The shipping industry here also began to slowly flourish.

"It's really unexpected that Shentangbao has become like this now!" Cui Ang sighed.

Cheng Gui on the side glanced at Cui Ang and said, "Cui Zhongcheng must have been here six years ago, right?"

"Yes." Cui Ang said: "The Shentangbao was very desolate at that time. It is said that Xiao Ding is a general, but I really didn't expect him to have the ability to govern the place."

Cheng Gui shook his head: "Many of the things here were left by Xiao Erlang at the beginning. And now it is a teacher named Zhang Yuan who discovered the Northwest for Xiao Dingzhi."

"Zhang Yuan? I haven't heard of it. Is he actually capable?" Cui Ang asked in surprise.

Cheng Gui didn't speak, and watched silently on the river, another boat sailed into the pier.A boatman jumped off the boat, tied the rope, fixed the boat, and then a team of men boarded the boat and began to unload the cargo on the boat. There was no delay in transporting the unloaded goods away.

Zhang Yuan, of course, is very capable.

Otherwise, Xiao Ding's command is [-] yuan, where does the salary of so many soldiers come from?
Just by grabbing?

How could that last.

Today's Xiao Ding is only focused on leading his troops to fight, to expand the territory, and to govern the local area, which has long been handed over to Zhang Yuan, supplemented by Tuoba Yangwei, Ren Duozhong and other party members, and Yuzang Huama and other Tibetans Humans managed that vast area in an orderly manner.

In the past, Shaanxi Road was like a vortex, constantly attracting wealth from the north of Hengshan, even when Li Xu wanted to rebel.Li Xu's army is very strong, but in terms of commerce, it still cannot match the Shaanxi Road.

But now, the situation has been reversed.

In the north of Hengshan, the blood of Shaanxi Road is constantly being sucked. In fact, it is not only Shaanxi Road, but also Qinfeng Road and Hedong Road.
This is no small matter!
You must know that one of the most important reasons why the Song Dynasty has been able to stand against the Liao Kingdom for so long is that the Song Dynasty has money, much more money than the Liao Kingdom.

Soldiers are not strong enough to fight, so use money to make up for it.

Building taller and stronger walls, building sharper and stronger but more expensive weapons, as long as the money can offset the combat effectiveness of the Liao people, Da Song has never hesitated to invest.

In terms of making money, the Liao people can't keep up with the Song people.

The Song Dynasty has always given the Liao people year-old coins, but the Song people didn't care.Because these coins and silks given to the Liao people were turned around in the hands of the Liao people, they still had to be returned to the people of the Song Dynasty.

But now, the barbarians at Hengshan have surpassed the people of the Great Song Dynasty in terms of business, and they are actually more profitable than the people of the Great Song Dynasty.

It seems that it is just a failure of commercial competition, but what is hidden in it makes people like Cheng Gui worried.

The Western Army has formed its own system.

They have their own huge land, their own industrial and commercial system, and manufacturing system. They use a large number of slaves who have been plundered to cultivate a large amount of farmland.

And these can be transformed into combat power.

Thinking about the [-] troops under Xiao Ding's command, thinking about those ferocious iron kites, sturdy Bubazi, who were desperately bumping into your son, Cheng Gui swallowed involuntarily.

I heard that Xiao Erlang left behind these uneducated armies, and I don’t know the allusion, but there is no doubt that these armies have now become the existence that can stop children from crying at night in the Northwest. .

Cui Ang arrived at Jingzhao Mansion and met Lan Sixin.For Xiao Yu's imprisonment, Lan Sixin was elated.He did not have any enmity with Xiao Yu, but now, as the pacifier of Shaanxi Road, he was humiliated several times by Xiao Ding, so far none of the officials he appointed in Xingling Land has dared to take office.

Because the brave ones in front had already been snatched away by wolves in Hengshan.

Hate House and Wu.

So he also hated Xiao Yu by the way.

However, hate turns to hate, but he is equally afraid of Xiao Ding.

For Cui Ang, who dared to cross Hengshan Mountain under such circumstances, he was also full of admiration.

In his opinion, under such a situation, Xiao Yu might rebel at any time.

"Impossible. Xiao Ding's parents and sisters, as well as Fang Qi's big family are all in Bianliang now, he dares to rebel, doesn't he want these people's lives?" Cui Ang disagrees.

For Cui Ang's self-confidence, Lan Sixin can only wish him a smooth journey.

At the same time, he also recommended a companion, Cheng Gui, the prefect of Yan'an.

On this point, Lan Sixin really did it for the good of Cui Ang.

Now on the entire Shaanxi road, Cheng Gui and Cheng Deqian are the only ones who can speak in front of Xiao Ding and make Xiao Ding show some face.

Amidst the sound of footsteps, armor clattered, a young general strode up the tower with his sword in hand, walked up to the two of them, clasped his fists together and bowed, and said in a loud voice, "Cui Zhongcheng, Cheng Fuzun, guide and guard , are all ready, the two of you can leave at any time. Cui Zhongcheng is the first time to cross Hengshan, and you can walk slowly along the way, don't worry, and enjoy the scenery."

"This is a world of ice and snow, what's there to see?" Cui Ang shook his head and said, "It's more serious to rush to Xingqing Mansion to meet Director Xiao!"

This young general is Xiao Ding's confidant, Li Yi.

This year is only in his early twenties.

Although he is young, his qualifications are not shallow. A few years ago, when Xiao Ding led ten cavalry to fight for more than a hundred men in the Fourth Army, Li Yike was one of them.

Hearing Cui Ang's words, Li Yi smiled and said: "Cui Zhongcheng, if you walk fast, you won't be able to find our house manager when you arrive at Xingqing Mansion. The manager is still cleaning up the divination blockers in Heishan!"

"The divination blocker!" Cui Ang frowned: "The imperial court is negotiating with the Liao people at the moment. At this time, it is better not to provoke arbitrarily. This divination blocker is also a subordinate of the Liao people!"

Li Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "Zhongcheng, that's not the way to say it. It is precisely because the imperial court is negotiating with the Liao people that we are going to beat the Liao people so hard that they are so painful and scared. , when the imperial court is negotiating, they have more confidence. It is precisely because of this that the chief steward went to Montenegro in person, otherwise, how can the chief labor chief be a master of labor if he is just blocking the divination!"

Not much speculation.

Cui Ang's eyes flashed with anger, and he was about to explode, but he suddenly remembered that this general in front of him was not his subordinate, and this was also on his territory, if he provoked the other party, he would be the one to suffer.

Cheng Gui on the one side saw that Cui Ang was a bit embarrassed to get off the stage, he turned slightly to block between the two, and said with a smile: "Li Tongzhi, is the person you sent reliable? The mountain is blocked by heavy snow, and the road is difficult to walk, and in Hengshan, There are so many wolves!"

Li Yi couldn't help laughing: "Master Cheng, don't worry, the roads in the Hengshan Mountains have been repaired very well. As for those wild wolves who are rather arrogant, I don't think they will come out in such a cold day."

"So good, so good!"

Li Yi sent Cui Ang away like a plague god.

Looking at the cavalry going away, Li Yi spat out a mouthful of thick phlegm, making a big hole in the snow.

He really wanted to kill Cui Ang.

Thinking of the Hebei army being buried in the hands of this man, he was not angry at all.

"Control, just let them be taken away by wolves!" A voice came from one side, "The wolves are very hungry in this snowy day, and it is not uncommon for wolves to attack a camp in groups. "

"This official is too big to be picked up!"

"Controlling, how dare this wolf still recognize the official title!" The visitor laughed.

"Ye Lifeng, we really can't decide this matter." Li Yi turned his head and looked at his lieutenant, the party member Ye Lifeng.This guy doesn't keep such a lock of hair on his head anymore, but imitates Song people to keep a thick hair and tie it in a bun.

"But I can feel the murderous intent controlling your heart!" Ye Lifeng laughed.

"Even if my murderous intent is ten times stronger, I can't touch this person!" Li Yi sighed, "But I'm really holding my breath. This person is the common enemy of our Hebei frontier army."

What Li Yi said was quite right. In the current Hengshan Mountain, there are no longer rugged and difficult trails, but avenues that can be used by horse-drawn carriages, except for the barriers that have been erected in some special places.

Of course, not only did the wild wolves that often hunt people in Hengshan not appear, but they didn't even hear a wolf howl when they crossed Hengshan.

But after leaving Hengshan, Cui Ang's mood did not improve.

Because, he saw the world north of Hengshan.

In Bianliang, when everyone talked about the north of Hengshan, most of them thought it was a barren land, without kingly laws, and without enlightenment.

But what he saw now was something else entirely.

Along the way, there are wide avenues, numerous workshops, and endless crowds. Although they speak various languages, they can be seen getting along harmoniously.

Although the heavy snow has covered everything, the villages that can be seen are obviously newly built houses and the surrounding fertile fields, all showing a thriving Northwest land.

And these places are far from being the control centers of the Western Army.

The Western Army is now using Xingling Land as the core to radiate its influence to the surroundings.

And what worries Cui Ang the most is that what he sees the most during this journey is all kinds of large livestock, such as cows, horses, and mules, which are regarded as precious property in the Song Dynasty. Here, it is too common.Regardless of men, women, old or young, the means of transportation are basically horses.It's just that some people who look like ladies from all over the world actually ride horses when they go out.

It is said that Xiao Ding controls one hundred thousand strings, I am afraid it is true!
After more than ten days, Cui Ang finally saw the city wall of Xingqing Mansion.

At this time, Li Yi welcomed a new guest in Shentangbao.

The person who comes is a disabled person.

Only one eye.

When the visitor wearing a black blindfold got off his horse in Shentangbao, the whole horse was sweating and foaming non-stop, and its body was trembling slightly. An experienced cavalryman could tell at a glance that this horse looked A war horse that looks good is considered useless, and how long it can live is still a question.

"I want to see Li Yi!" In the winter, the knight's face was sweating profusely, and his one-eyed eye looked particularly ferocious, looking at the steam rising from his body and the waist engraved with the word Xiao. The officer on duty didn't dare to neglect, and immediately ran to report to Li Yi.

Seeing the waist badge, Li Yi jumped up like a rabbit hit by an arrow, and rushed out amidst the officer's dumbfounded expression.

Of course Li Yi recognized that waist badge, and he also recognized this one-eyed guy.Because this guy is also from the Guangrui Army, but his qualifications are much older than Li Yi. Before Li Yi joined the Guangrui Army, he quit the army due to injury and entered the Xiao Mansion.When Li Yi was in Bianliang, how much did he argue with these guys!

"Seventh brother, what happened?" Seeing the appearance of the one-eyed man, Li Yi was surprised, and immediately realized that something big must have happened in Bianliang.

"Speak in the room!" Yang Qilang said, wiping the sweat off his face.

"Come here, prepare dry clothes and a big bucket of hot water!" Li Yi shouted loudly as the two walked into the room side by side.

"The bachelor is gone!" As soon as he stepped into the door, Yang Qilang closed the door with a bang, looked at Li Yi and said, "The bachelor was killed by the court!"

"What did you say?" Li Yi froze as if struck by lightning, and it took him a while to react. "how is this possible?"

"The entire Xiao Mansion was under surveillance. Fortunately, when the bachelor was imprisoned, Steward Xu arranged for us to hide out, so that we could escape from Bianliang to deliver the letter." Yang Qilang did not answer Li Yi's words, but directly Said: "Prepare some good horses, dry food, and clothes for me. I'm going to see the manager."

"Brother Seven, things have already happened. At this time, there is no need to worry. You should take a rest first, and then leave after resting. If you really rush to Xingling like this, you may lose eight or nine of your ten lives." .” Li Yi said.

"How can we not be in a hurry?" Yang Qilang shook his head and said: "Madam, the third lady and the others are still in Bianliang, let the manager make up his mind earlier!"

(End of this chapter)