Ming Zuo

Chapter 345
The woman who was rescued by Deng Xinghui at the cost of her life was called Shen Yucui, who was from Rongbangya Village where they were going.

She brought bad news.

"It's gone, it's gone. The water rushed down the mountain, and no one in the village ran out. My father tried to push me up a tree, and the tree was washed down."

Everyone's faces were heavy, but in the face of such a natural disaster, there was really nothing to do.

However, looking at Shen Yucui's appearance, it seems that there is not much sadness.

"I haven't eaten for a long time, but I will die sooner or later."

After listening to Shen Yucui's remarks, everyone knew how miserable the people are today.

Last fall, when Liao’s salaries were levied, officers from the county rushed into the village and snatched everything they could, without leaving them a bite of food.

Out of desperation, the whole village, young and old, ran out to beg.

But after walking out of the mountain village, I realized that there was war everywhere, and there was no way to survive.

Afterwards, the White Lotus Sect came again, and when they entered the village, they would kill people and rob things.There were more than [-] families in the village, and only [-] people were killed.

It was easy to get to the beginning of spring, so I planted some taro in the ground and waited for this ration to help.Who would have thought that a heavy rain and flash floods would destroy the entire village.

When a person experiences too much pain, the nerves become numb and tough.So that no matter what happens, you will not be hit by sadness again.

Shen Yucui is like this.

The ten-year-old girl, just like the dead wood, doesn't care about anything.

Only when the food was placed in her hands did her eyes move slightly.

She ate five of the buns with big fists.If it wasn't for the fear that she wouldn't give it to her, I guess she would still be able to eat it.

This full meal made Shen Yucui make up her mind.

"Benefactor, from now on, I will be yours."

The big girl of Huanghua didn't care about shame at all, and Deng Xinghui's butt was on fire with her big hot eyes.

"Sister, don't talk nonsense."

Shandong people are stubborn, and if they look for the reason of death, ten cows can't pull them back.

"I can't talk nonsense. You are my benefactor. You saved my life, and I will follow you. Don't worry, I have the strength, I can work, and I will not eat your food for nothing."

As she spoke, Shen Yucui's eyes had a layer of watery charm.

"I...I can still warm the bed for you."

The big men in the surrounding circle were all laughing and laughing, but they couldn't hold it back.

Soldiers, in particular, are looking for an opportunity.

"I said why the captain jumped into the water so fiercely. It turned out to be catching his daughter-in-law."

"The captain is also the boss. If you have a daughter-in-law, you won't have to worry about the war. Did the political commissar say that?"

"Yes, yes, captain, what are you waiting for? The daughter-in-law who came to the door, don't want it for nothing."

Deng Xinghui was numb.

"Get out of here, I'll take care of you carefully."

After scolding his subordinates, Deng Xinghui quickly explained to Shen Yucui.

"Sister, it's a rule to save you. You're a commoner, and if we soldiers watch it, then you'll be saved. Even if it's not me, others will save you."

Shen Yucui didn't listen.

"I don't care, it's you who saved me anyway, so I'll recognize you."

Deng Xinghui wanted to cry without tears, so he quickly asked Qi Biaojia for help.

"Director Qi, you are a scholar, tell me quickly. If this continues, I will violate discipline."

After watching a play happily, Qi Biaojia was in a good mood.But it's time to show up.

"This girl, what are your thoughts, we all understand. Our Captain Deng is indeed a good boy, worthy of trust. However, he is a soldier, and their army is disciplined. Can this happen? , you have to listen to their generals."

Shen Yucui couldn't sit still.

"Where is the general, I'll tell him."

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"This girl, the marriage is a major event that concerns the lifelong happiness of you and him, so you must be careful. It's not enough if you just decide, whether Deng Xinghui likes you or not, have you considered it? As for my suggestion, you might as well get to know it first. Come on. If after some time, you have made up your mind, then I will preside over the marriage for you in person."

It was the first time that Zuo Menggeng encountered this, and it was quite new.

However, the soldiers under his hands were actively pursued, and he was a leader who also had face.

But when it came time to make a decision, he didn't mess around, but was very stable.

He also believed that with just one word from him, Deng Xinghui would definitely obey the order and marry Shen Yucui.

It's spread out, maybe it's still a good story.

Only in this story, no one has considered Deng Xinghui's feelings.

Although Zuo Menggeng was still a groom, he knew very well that marriage was a very painful thing.After marriage, there will be a lot of friction between husband and wife.

In case he messes up the mandarin duck score, it affects the lifelong happiness of Deng Xinghui and Shen Yucui, but it is not beautiful.

The method he gave was to let it be.

Give the two young people some time to get along.

If it is suitable, it will come together without his orders; if it is not suitable, it will not cause any loss.

His decision made Deng Xinghui relieved and ran away happily.

A small episode could not change the dark cloud in the hearts of everyone in Mengyin County.

"At present, the population of the whole county has been counted, and there are only more than [-] people. The population of the villages is scattered all over the mountains, and they are all very poor. The land in the mountains is not available, and there is not much to gain from growing crops. Almost every household suffers from poverty. hungry."

Zuo Menggeng could have guessed what Dang Huanchun told him even before he saw the report.

Because almost all areas with more mountains and less land will be like this.

The only arable land in Mengyin County is along the Menghe River outside the county seat.

As a result, this time because of the double damage of the White Lotus Sect and the flood, it means that there is no harvest this year.

If it weren't for the sharp decline in the population caused by the war, the first big problem facing Dang Huanchun and others would be food pressure.

Even so, the current situation in Mengyin County is not much better.

Zuo Xiang was not as determined as before.

"The finance department can provide support of up to [-] taels of silver, and there will be no more. This year's factory relocation and expansion will cost us all the money."

Qi Biaojia hurriedly said, "The money issue is not important for the time being. The important thing is food. Without food, the remaining population will starve to death."

Zuo Menggeng has seen the financial statements and budget, and said, "The food problem can be solved temporarily, but it will definitely not last. If next year, if there is no way to buy food on its own, the outcome will be the same."

His attitude is clear.

For disaster relief, the Administrative Committee can provide a batch of food.Although not many, it can definitely get Mengyin County through the first few months.

However, Mengyin County must have its own income as soon as possible, otherwise, the subsequent food supply will not be available.

It is not that there is no food in Dongchang Mansion, but the agricultural reclamation group involves the interests of many families, and it is impossible to supply it for free.

If Mengyin County has financial revenue, it will not cause financial problems if it is purchased with money.

this is the truth.

Even within the same group, some problems need to be resolved through the economic cycle.Otherwise, the whole body will be affected by one stroke, and the overall situation will be affected.

But in Mengyin County, which is in ruins, where is the financial growth point?

Lu Fuju suddenly came up with a whimsical plan.

"Consultant, Mengyin is a forward base for attacking Mengshan, so there must be troops stationed here, right?"

Zuo Menggeng didn't hide it.

"That's right. According to the plan, there should be three regiments stationed here in the near future."

Lv Fuju quickly said, "Can the construction of the military camp be handed over to Mengyin County? The military provides funds and some food, and we recruit people to build it. In this case, the military has a base available, and we can also get a sum of money. Start-up funds can also provide local people with a chance to survive.”

Zuo Menggeng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but glance at him.

"You have a good idea, I agree."

After being praised, Lu Fuju immediately climbed down the pole.

"The barracks is here. Can the soldiers leave the camp? If possible, we would like to do some business outside the barracks."

The difference between the new army and other armies is that the salaries of the soldiers are not only sufficient, but also very generous.

In this camp, the new army is the biggest financial head, and it is also the place where Zuo Menggeng is most willing to invest.

The salary of an ordinary soldier in the new army is higher than that of the deputy mayor.

High income also means high consumption ability, so Lu Fuju put his idea into the pockets of the soldiers.

This idea is actually not surprising at all.

The vicinity of the bases where the US military is stationed in later generations has always slowly developed into a prosperous area, which is why.

However, Zuo Menggeng's mind flashed through Qingliangli and other notorious places, and immediately warned seriously: "It's okay to do serious business, if you dare to do evil things, I will rip your skin off."

Dang Huanchun and others were all frightened, saying that they would personally supervise and never let the prostitute Liuying run to the side of the military camp.

Although Zuo Menggeng recognized the ways to activate the economy that everyone in Mengyin County thought of, he knew even more that it was not a long-term solution.

The army will not be stationed here all the time. When the army is withdrawn one day, the local economy still has not improved.

He had to mention: "As the saying goes, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains and relying on the sea to eat the sea, although this vast mountain cannot be cultivated, it is not without output. If you want to develop the economy and people's livelihood, you must adapt to local conditions. Specialty products, fruit tree planting, and mineral resources can all be exchanged for income.”

He pointed to the surging Menghe River in particular, and said to everyone: "There is another benefit of fruit tree planting, that is, soil and water conservation. Look at the trees in the mountains, because the trees were felled and damaged, and the soil was washed away by the water flow. So many Dashan, you can completely restore the local ecological environment while planting fruit trees and selling them for money. Remember, lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”

　Thank you Wei Ai Qinger for the reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)