Xu Changqing returned to the camp by the sea in Tiemenguan, and it was already the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month.

The main reason is that the weather is too cold, there is ice and snow everywhere, and the sea is also frozen, for the sake of safety, Xu Changqing can only slow down the speed of his journey.

The camp at this time was already very different from before Xu Changqing left.

In this gentle area on the east bank of the Daqing River, there are simple houses made of various trees everywhere, although they are simple, but they are not messy in the past, and they are very neatly planned.

In addition, every 10 households have a public toilet with 10 seats, and there is a special person who cleans it every day.

There are many quicklime lines in the camp, including several large sewer lines, which are prepared for the construction of a real city.

In every house, the laughter of children can be heard from time to time.

Although this land is a little humble at this time, compared to what they used to be, this place is completely heavenly!

Because here is not only well fed and clothed, without all kinds of oppression, but also has infinite hope for the future.

"Dashuai, we have found three stone mines around, prepared four brick kilns, and all kinds of timber have been connected, and the manpower is also full, and everyone is holding back their energy. As long as you wait for the beginning of spring next year and the weather is a little warmer, you can start work. ”

Introducing everything to Xu Changqing bit by bit in front of him, from existence to nothing, Uncle Zhong was also indescribably proud.

Xu Changqing nodded with a smile and looked at the continuous watchtowers and earthen walls on the periphery of the camp, "Uncle Zhong, how is the safety situation these days?" Has anyone come looking for trouble? ”

Uncle Zhong was immediately happy: "Shuai Ye, now, who dares to come to us for trouble?" That's not wanting to live anymore! However, some people around are very curious about our exercises, and it happens that it is now a farming slack, and many people come to watch the drills of the children since the morning. ”

"Watch us practice?"

Xu Changqing was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "Look at our practice." You can arrange a few strong women to boil more hot water every day, and when they are thirsty, they can make some tea and drink. Also, build a few public toilets outside and don't let them defecate in the open. ”

Uncle Zhong also understood what Xu Changqing meant, and couldn't help but pat his head hard, "Okay, handsome man, my subordinates will arrange it immediately." ”

……

After inspecting the camp with Uncle Zhong, Xu Changqing came to the military camp on the other side of the sea.

At this time, Wu Sanfu and the Wu family did not leave, and Xu Changqing still had a combat power of more than 1,500 people.

There is no half-point imaginary number, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is all Xu Changqing's family.

The camps of the common people are so smooth, let alone the barracks.

At this time, although the camp is 2,000 people, and it is still an earthen building, the overall plan has come out, and after the official construction begins in the spring of next year, the scale of this camp alone can exceed 10,000 people.

When the sons and daughters saw Xu Changqing coming back and learned that Xu Changqing had already taken care of the land of Hengwangfu, they were all extremely excited, and they greeted Xu Changqing respectfully.

After inspecting it, completing the process, and having lunch with a group of core officers, Xu Changqing called Wu Sanfu to the big tent.

"There is such a thing?! These bandits are really damn for their hearts! ”

Listening to Xu Changqing talk about the things in Qingzhou, Wu Sanfu was in a good mood, but suddenly gloomy down, exuding a chill of slaughter.

With Xu Changqing's team all the way here, he already has a deep sense of identity with this land and these people.

Xu Changqing nodded and said, "Third brother, I'll ask you about this!" Don't be in a hurry, don't startle the snake! Within two months, just find them! ”

Wu Sanfu nodded heavily: "Shuai Ye, don't worry, this matter is on the humble position!" I want to see what the hell this ghost is, and he can't be a master! ”

Wu Sanfu left, Xu Changqing rubbed his temples, and the corners of his mouth were also filled with coldness.

It is no wonder that Zhu Youdi is so active in marrying him, it is him, and his influence is extremely limited in many cases.

There are no soldiers at hand, and the prince's waist is not hard.

These powerful forces are really a bit unfathomable.

However, since they have provoked him Xu Changqing, they are also ready to be retaliated against fiercely!

……

After returning to the camp for a few days, Xu Changqing's life gradually began to become regular.

In the morning, I got up early to run exercises, took my sons and daughters to practice, adjusted the scale of auxiliary troops, strengthened political education, and prepared for the next step of army expansion.

After breakfast, it is to inspect the fishing spot, which is also the core lifeblood of Xu Changqing at this time.

Although the territory is there, this season is troublesome, and everything is not really stuck on the track.

Because of the backing of the Daqing River, at this time, they can not only catch marine fish, but also catch a lot of freshwater fish that are more delicious and delicious.

The auxiliaries were also more proficient in fishing at this time, and they could already catch fish on the ice, and the harvest was much more abundant than before.

After that, there are all kinds of government affairs to soothe people's hearts.

In the evening, he focused on accompanying his mother and his wife.

In the midst of this comfort, the New Year of Chongzhen's fifteenth year came quietly.

Xu Changqing not only spent a lot of money to buy a hundred fat pigs, but also prepared all kinds of fish.

From the 28th of the lunar month, every family is the whole family to prepare the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

Xu Changqing understands very well that the more poor the conditions, the more we must work hard to create hope, and use the combination of big goals and small goals to advance towards hope step by step.

In this way, the people will have a greater sense of identity with this, so that his foundation will be more stable.

In the future, whether it is the people of Liaodong, or the artisans who gather from all over the world in the capital, or the displaced people who gather from all over the world, there will no longer be regional distinctions, there is only one general name, Shandong Zuoxie!

In the afternoon, after dealing with many trivial matters, Xu Changqing finally had leisure and wanted to be lazy and chat with Li Youwei.

Here, John Tang, a foreign monk, came to the door unfortunately.

"Honorable General, there is one thing, I think, we need to discuss it again."

When this foreign monk came, Xu Changqing happened to go to Qingzhou, but he never knew what life was, and after Uncle Zhong arranged him to a slave camp on the west bank of the Daqing River, Tang Ruowang soon started working.

When Xu Changqing came back a few days ago, he had already developed more than a dozen believers among the slaves, and discussed with Xu Changqing the location of the church for the New Year.

"Haha, Father, my friend, how are you doing these days?" Xu Changqing enthusiastically gave Tang Ruowang a bear hug.

Tang Ruowang rolled his eyes a little, and said unhappily: "General, about the matter of the church, I think we need to renegotiate. ”

"Oh?"

Xu Changqing smiled: "Father, weren't you quite satisfied with the location of the church before?" What, now you want to change places again? ”

Tang Ruowang glanced at Xu Changqing a little angrily: "General, Lord, is merciful, he will indeed influence those slaves, but he will also influence countless people." General, you can't exclude us from the mainstream world. Our churches should be built in cities on the east bank of the Daqing River, not in prisons for slaves. ”

Xu Changqing scratched his nose, this foreign monk is now coming back to his senses, but this has long been expected by Xu Changqing.

After a moment, he smiled, "Of course, Priest." The reason why I put the church on the West Bank is that there is enough land on the West Bank, and if you want to come to the East Bank, the size of the church will probably be much smaller. You know, after the Chinese New Year we have more people and will come back from the Liaodong front, so ......"

Although Xu Changqing didn't finish speaking, how could Tang Ruowang, the old fritter, not understand what Xu Changqing meant?

He blinked, thought for a while, and then said, "General, we are here, how much land can we have?" ”

"Probably, only one-fifth of the West Bank."

"Oh God. General, you can't do that! What about our plan to build the largest cathedral in East Asia? You are breaking our oath. General, this is immoral, this is a manifestation of the loss of integrity. ”

Seeing that this old man was a little hairy, Xu Changqing hurriedly smiled and said, "Priest, don't get excited. We do want to build the largest church in East Asia and the world, but not now. Father, you need to know that we are just getting started. If all the money is invested in it, the people will go hungry. Father, you are a messenger of God, you don't want to see such a scene, do you? ”

"This...?"

Although Tang Ruowang is about to know the destiny of heaven, and he is still full of strong pioneering spirit at this time, when it comes to playing tricks, compared with Xu Changqing, who is self-employed and has long been unfathomable, he is obviously not a person.

Seeing that he was bluffed, Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Priest, I can set aside land for you to build a church near the pier." Although it is a little smaller, it will not be less than one and a half acres, and the square of the church can also be used with the wharf, which can save a lot of money. Father you think, after that, there will be merchant ships from other places where you will be able to see your church as soon as you come ashore, and perhaps, in the future, we will trade with the Dutch, the Spaniards, and the Portuguese in the South Seas. By that time, your masterpiece will surely reach the Holy See. ”

"This, this ......"

At this time, Tang Ruowang was completely frightened by the big cake painted by Xu Changqing, and he was already excited.

He did have a firm faith, always maintained his original intention, and was a follower of God, however, it is impossible for everyone to be selfless, and getting the approval of the Holy See is John Tong's lifelong pursuit.

Seeing that the heat was almost over, Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Father, missionary work is indeed your most sacred duty, but we should also pay more attention to people's livelihood, right?" I decided, near your church, to open a school, and it's up to you to worry about the principal, how? ”

"School?"

Tang Ruowang's eyes lit up: "Honorable general, this, is this true?" ”

……

sent away Tang Ruowang, Xu Changqing was also a little funny.

This old bull's nose is not a saint after all.

However, the school that Xu Changqing told him was also shot, it was not a real school, but a simplified version of a military school.

At this time, although Xu Changqing did not have a single artillery, after the beginning of the year, Xu Changqing was ready to send someone to Haoao to talk to the Portuguese.

This time, as long as the artillery is brought back from Ho O, the real artillery will soon be able to take shape.

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In the midst of the chaos, the New Year of Chongzhen's fifteenth year has quietly arrived.

On this day, even though the infrastructure conditions were a bit miserable, Xu Changqing also tried his best to make every household have a red lantern hanging at the door, and adults and children could have a new dress.

Xu Changqing personally visited the barracks without mentioning it.

Mother Yang also took Li Youwei, Wu Sanmei, Chu Xue, Xian'er, Gu Hengbo, Kou Baimen and other Xu Changqing's back houses, almost door-to-door to greet the common people, and sent small red envelopes.

This also turned the whole camp into a sea of joy.

It also made many of the surrounding people who got the news come to watch, is this legendary loyal and righteous uncle really so benevolent?

And Xu Changqing didn't disappoint them, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, as long as the surrounding people came over, they could enjoy the whole fish feast provided by Xu Changqing for free.

Soon, the people near Tiemen Pass did not celebrate the New Year in their own homes, and rushed to the camp, so that the vitality of this land, which had already begun to sprout vigorously, continued to expand rapidly.

Outside the crowd, looking at this excited and hopeful face, Xu Changqing's heart became more and more relaxed.

John Tang wants to use small favors to recruit believers, and he Xu Changqing, why not use this means to maximize his influence in this land?