Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 117

As Xu Yun retreated, Guo An stretched his waist comfortably, rested for a while, and then walked out.

He still has to go out to inspect the iron factory in Shangzhuang Village, and if he is free, he has to go to the farm again.

With so many chickens, pigs, sheep and cattle crowded together, he was really worried.

Although, on the farm, there are some experienced veterinarians looking after them every day.

……

An hour later.

Shangzhuang Village Iron Smelting Institute.

"Guo Changshi, the Iron Smelting Institute has now forged 42 jin of steel, and ten giant iron-making furnaces have been built with concrete houses.

Today, each giant iron-making furnace can easily smelt more than 700 catties of molten steel every day.

If His Highness is in a hurry to use molten steel, the servants and others can turn on the furnace at night, so that two furnaces of molten iron can be smelted every day! "

Behind Guo An, Zhong Huo introduced with joy in his eyes.

"In addition, more than 1000 catties of cement were also forged, and they were all piled up in the room..."

Guo An said: "You can use cement to pave the road in front of the iron smelter first! There is no need to pave more, and two carriages can be paralleled!"

"Yes!"

Zhong Huo responded quickly.

"In addition, every time there are sea fishes in the house, hundreds of catties will be sent to you. You have given us a good look, and we must let the artisans eat these sea fish to replenish their bodies.

Also, no bullying or corruption is allowed! "

"Guo Changshi don't worry, there are villains watching here, no one will dare to make trouble!"

"Very good. After iron smelting, it must be forged into weapons and armor as soon as possible. Hurry up, and if you have any needs, just tell them directly, without beating around the bush!"

"Yes, Guo Changshi..."

……

farm!

In fact, it is not far from the Iron Smelting Institute, at least it is closer than from Yanwang Mansion to the farm.

Six hills and nearly [-] acres of barren land are surrounded by some rough wooden fences.

As the carriage wobbled forward, Guo An could always vaguely see some cavalry passing by not far from both sides of the carriage.

"Report to Guo Changshi, these cavalry are soldiers of the Yanshan Guard!"

Perhaps aware of Guo An's vigilance, the Yan Palace soldiers guarding Guo An on both sides said.

"I see!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

After another walk, the carriage came to a simple thatched gate.

"Where do you all come from?"

In front of the thatched gate, two old men suddenly appeared while walking unsteadily, but took two spears in their hands.

"Guo An, Guo Changshi, the right chief of the Yan Palace, came to inspect the farm!"

A guard hurried up and said.

"Guo Changshi? But the Guo Changshi who suggested His Highness to build a farm and go fishing in the sea?" The eyes of the two old men suddenly lit up, and they looked up at the carriage at the same time.

Inside the car, Guo An looked helpless.

Why can't Prince Yan's mansion hide anything?

"Come in quickly!"

The two old men hurriedly opened the door and let the carriage enter.

As for the team of Yan Palace guards accompanying Guo An, these old men didn't pay any attention to it.

Not to mention that these guards looked familiar, even if they were unfamiliar, there were only a dozen guards in the area, and they couldn't make any big waves when they entered the farm!

"Old man Ding Shang has met Guo Changshi!"

In front of a courtyard of the farm, an old man with a scar on his forehead limped out of the house quickly.

"Guo An met Old General Ding!"

Guo An hurriedly returned the gift. This old man Ding Shang was not simple. He was the personal guard in front of Lao Zhu at the beginning, and was finally sent by Lao Zhu to be Zhu Di's guard Qianhu. lost a leg.

He is Zhu Di's true confidant, highly respected in Yanwangfu, and belongs to the real old man of Yanwangfu.

"Guo Changshi is such an old man!"

Although the tone was full of fear, Guo An could still hear a burst of joy.

Afterwards, after the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, Guo An directly explained the purpose of coming.

"Old General Ding, we suggested His Royal Highness to build the farm, but I am ashamed that I haven't visited it for a long time. We came here this time to see what the farm looks like!"

"Guo Changshi should take a look. I have long wanted to thank Guo Changshi for waiting for these old men. The farm saved hundreds of disabled old men like me. I was waiting for these old men with missing arms and legs. Old guy, he should have died on the battlefield long ago...

Although he survived in the end, he could no longer play with the fields. When he returned home, his wife and children were a drag. Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness King Yan actually established a farm...

Although raising those poultry and livestock is tiring, but compared to farming, I can still raise chickens and ducks, and then put cattle and sheep..."

"Yes, Guo Changshi's great kindness, I really can't repay these old immortals..."

Talking, talking, more and more veterans came around.

As for some of the older soldiers, they bowed silently to Guo An from a distance, then turned around and went back to their own affairs.

"You elders are really too polite. The reason why our country is safe and peaceful, and the reason why the people can live and work in peace and contentment, is all because of your flesh and blood. In the final analysis, I owe you all."

Guo An said quickly.

The old soldiers around Guo An trembled. Although they didn't say anything provocative, they looked closer to Guo An again.

"Ok?"

Walking, walking, Guo An saw a large area of ​​reclaimed fields, with rows of alfalfa planted neatly.

Moreover, these alfalfas have grown half a foot high.

Before Guo An could ask, Ding Shang had already introduced: "According to Guo Changshi's request, more than 500 mu of alfalfa have been planted on our farm, and more than 700 mu of barren land is being reclaimed at an accelerated pace."

Guo An said: "It's already more than 500 mu, it's almost there, and there are more than 700 mu left, you can come slowly!"

"Thank you, Guo Changshi, for your concern. If we can't reclaim it, we can find those little boys from Yanshanwei to come over and reclaim it!"

Ding Shang smiled lightly.

"That's fine too."

As for the matter of military-civilian cooperation, it is not within the jurisdiction of Guo An, and Guo An is not easy to answer.

The group continued to move forward.

"Guo Changshi, this mountain raises cattle, but unfortunately there are only more than 40 cattle, including 36 cows, three bulls, and six calves... There are still some alfalfa seeds scattered in the forest on the mountain..."

"Guo Changshi, these two mountains are enclosed separately, and more than 200 hog cubs are raised on them...the forest is also sprinkled with alfalfa seeds..."

"Guo Changshi, these two hills are also fenced, and there are more than 600 sheep on them. I heard that Guo Changshi seems to need wool. This will be the time to shear these sheep. How much does Guo Changshi need? , even if you send someone to take it... As for the alfalfa seeds on these two hills..."

"Guo Changshi, there are more than 800 chickens raised on this mountain. In order to watch these chickens, there are fifty old brothers patrolling all the time..."

"Guo Changshi, there are some fish in the river in the middle, but they are not as big as a palm, and the sea fish tastes delicious..."

"Guo Changshi, this is a newly opened field of [-] mu. It is near the river and the soil is the most fertile. I'm going to wait until the spring of next year to plant some grain here..."

"Guo Changshi...Guo Changshi..."

Ever since Guo An met Ding Shang, Ding Shang's mouth has never stopped.

At the end, Guo An was a little suspicious, whether Ding Shang's mouth was so good that he was assigned to Zhu Di by Lao Zhu!
"Very good!"

Back and forth, Guo An could only answer these two words.

After walking around for a while, Ding Shang didn't hear any provocative words from Guo An's mouth. While Ding Shang was a little proud, he also looked forward to it.

"I wonder if Guo Changshi has any other good suggestions?"

"Old General Ding, so many chickens, sheep, and hogs are raised together, is there any serious disease?" Guo An asked.

"Guo Changshi, don't worry, I have already cleaned up the ten miles around the farm to ensure that the diseased wild animals cannot enter.

In addition, as soon as there are sick chickens, sheep, and hogs, we will immediately pull them away and slaughter them..."

Ding Shang quickly replied.

Guo An nodded reassuringly. Although this method is a bit stupid, it is indeed very effective in cutting off the transmission chain and preventing the sick body in time.

Ding Shang looked expectantly again and said, "I don't know if Guo Changshi has any other suggestions?"

"Old General Ding, is it a little small to keep more than 1000 sheep on the two hills? Can the grass on those hills catch up with the 600-odd sheep?" Guo An asked.

"This……"

Ding Shang was stunned, "This year can almost survive, but next year, it will be a little bit hanging!"

"So, circle three more hills!"

"Three seats?"

"The hogs want it too!"

"So, Guo Changshi needs to report this matter to His Highness!"

"Well, after we go back, we will report to His Highness!"

"Thank you Guo Changshi, Guo Changshi..."

"Does Old General Ding think that the houses for chickens, sheep, and hogs are smaller and simpler? The weather will be warmer, and it will not have any effect. However, in winter, when there is a heavy snowfall, some people will freeze to death." Woolen cloth!"

"Forgive Guo Changshi, the farm has not been built for a long time, and even the house I am waiting for is still very thin!"

"No, these chicken pens, sheep pens, and pig pens can't be so simple!"

After watching for a long time, Guo An shook his head directly.

"Guo Changshi?..."

Ding Shang's face changed slightly.

However, without waiting for Ding Shang to speak, Guo An said directly: "After the autumn harvest, we will send some craftsmen to rebuild the chicken pens, sheep pens, and pig pens. Go to a few big houses!"

"Thank you Guo Changshi!"

Ding Shang quickly thanked him.

Afterwards, under the leadership of Ding Shang, Guo An inspected the farm carefully and discussed some minor issues before returning to Beiping Mansion.

By the time they arrived at Beiping Mansion, the sky had already begun to turn dark.

Guo An drank a cup of herbal tea and ate another plate of snacks, and it was time to go home after lunch.

The next day.

After arriving at the Changshi Division, Guo An began to sit in the office and was the first to write a letter to his father at home in Shunde Mansion.

Fortunately, he still had the memory of writing the letter before, and there were no major mistakes.

Later, after Guo An handed the letter to Guo Erniu and asked Guo Erniu to send it out, Guo An found Zhu Di.

Report it, the result of turning around yesterday.

"Very good, we will give orders on this matter!"

Zhu Di nodded in satisfaction, and asked curiously again: "We heard that you asked Xu Yun to paint black paint on a wooden board for you again, or did you do it for the generals in the school?
What is this object?Can you make money? "

Prince Yan's Mansion really has nothing to hide!
Guo An complained helplessly in his heart.

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(End of this chapter)