Chapter 80: Storing Grain
After Mao Wenlong talked to Chen Jisheng about things in the army, he took him to see the stolen grain and grass. In order to hide people's eyes, the grain and grass were transported back in many batches, and the wagons carrying the grain were all camouflaged.
As far as Mao Wenlong knows, when all the grain and grass were transported back, all the people in Ye County didn't know, including the county commander and the Shen family, they didn't know that the Dongjiang Army had received a large amount of grain and grass.
This matter is very important, Mao Wenlong will never allow any news to be leaked, and he has also issued a gag order in the army. Whoever dares to say more than half a word outside, there will be no mercy!
Now that all the grain and grass have been brought back, this storage is particularly crucial, and it needs to be handled with care as well as well hidden and not known.
At this time, all the grain and grass were parked in the large camp in the army, and a large open space was specially cleared out in the middle of the barracks to pile up all the grain and grass.
Piles of grain and grass were piled up into small mountain bags, which were tightly covered with burlap. The place where the grain and grass are stacked has been directly classified as a forbidden place, and no one can enter or leave here without Mao Wenlong's permission.
10,000 Dongjiang troops were guarding here day and night, and not a single fly was allowed to fly in. Mao Wenlong took Chen Jisheng to walk between the grain piles, looking at the mountains of grain, and a smile appeared on both of their faces.
"Governor, with this grain and grass, it is enough for us to squander half a year. We won't have to worry about this anymore in a short time! Chen Jisheng looked at the results in front of him, he was very proud and satisfied.
This time the grain robbery killed and injured less than 1,000 people, but the results of the battle were unprecedentedly rich, and it can be said that it was the biggest harvest since the founding of the Dongjiang Army.
Mao Wenlong nodded with the same satisfaction and said: "These grains and grass are indeed enough for us to squander for half a year, and we really don't have to worry about this in this half a year." But have you ever thought that if the officers and soldiers discovered during this period, we would still be able to sit and eat leisurely like we are now? ”
Chen Jisheng was slightly stunned, and then he smiled indifferently: "The officers and soldiers are not afraid if they find out, as long as we have grain and grass, the Dongjiang Army does not have to go hungry, so what are the officers and soldiers afraid of." Come and kill one by one, and keep them coming and going! ”
"Smack!"
In response to Chen Jisheng, Mao Wenlong slapped him directly on the head with a fierce palm.
Chen Jisheng was stunned for a moment, touched the back of his head that was slapped, and looked at Mao Wenlong puzzled.
Mao Wenlong hated that iron could not become steel and snorted coldly: "Don't get carried away, you kid, although the court is in decline now, this country is still the Ming Dynasty, and it is still the court that has the final say." Once the officers and soldiers find out that we robbed Hancheng of the grain and grass, do you think the imperial court will give up. Once they find out about the existence of our Dongjiang Army, and they don't accept the dispatch of the imperial court, do you think the emperor will let us go! ”
The words directly brought Chen Jisheng back to reality, and he hesitated for a long time, unable to justify it.
Seeing that he realized his mistake, Mao Wenlong did not continue to be harsh, but slowed down his tone and said: "What we need now is to keep a low profile, no matter what, don't easily provoke other forces, it is the best policy to make a fortune in a muffled voice!" ”
"What the governor said is very true, and Ji Sheng remembers it in his heart." Chen Jisheng obediently hugged his fists and said yes.
Mao Wenlong did not stop there, but continued: "You don't need to be proud of this little bit of food, as you said, it is only enough for the army for half a year, so we must step up our own grain cultivation." In the future, we will have to recruit troops and expand our military strength, and we must not stand still and stand still. ”
"What the Governor said is very true!"
"Well, just remember! Now the only problem is to hide all this grain and grass as soon as possible, what can you do? Mao Wenlong stared at Chen Jisheng with a smile.
This is what he needs to solve urgently, and he, who is having a headache about this matter, wants to use this to test Chen Jisheng.
And Chen Jisheng obviously hadn't turned the corner yet, and said in a daze: "Governor, isn't it good to put the grain and grass here?" It was guarded by 10,000 troops, and it was in the barracks, and it was ...... forbidden land. ”
The more Chen Jisheng spoke, the quieter his voice became, and he also found that it was indeed inappropriate to store it in the open air like this. Once it is windy and rainy, these grains and grasses will definitely be damaged, and it is indeed unsafe, all the grain and grass are piled up in one place, and in the event of an accident, it is likely that all of them will be wiped out overnight.
"Hmph, it seems that you kid is enlightened! Okay, think about where you should move this grain and grass to be safe, and go back to the house in the evening and tell me what you have come up with. ”
Mao Wenlong left Chen Jisheng, who was full of gloom, hummed an unknown song and returned to the city first.
In the backyard of Mao's mansion, Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan had already prepared a sumptuous dinner, waiting for Mao Wenlong's return.
Mao Wenlong, who had just walked into the backyard, only felt two different scents of wind blowing, and then his left and right arms were hugged. There was a soft touch on his hand, Mao Wenlong looked at it intently, and saw that it was Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan.
immediately put the troubles in his mind behind, and then tightened his hands and walked into the cafeteria with his arms around the second daughter. The smell of rice went straight into his nose, Mao Wenlong took a deep breath, and said with a smile: "You have a heart." ”
From the fragrance, Mao Wenlong could already smell a few dishes that he usually eats, and thought that this was specially prepared by Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan for himself.
"Xianggong is hungry, eat it while it's hot, and see if the two of us have made progress in their skills." Chen Lan pulled Mao Wenlong to sit at the dinner table.
Hong Ziyan let go of Mao Wenlong's arm, took a bowl, and brought a fried egg to his mouth with chopsticks, and giggled: "This is the fried egg you taught me to make, you taste it!" ”
Mao Wenlong didn't hesitate, he opened his mouth and swallowed the whole egg in his mouth, and after a while, Mao Wenlong nodded frequently: "Well, yes, not bad, Zi Yan's craftsmanship has improved a lot, and the heat of this egg is just right!" ”
Hearing the praise, Hong Ziyan was very happy, and directly brought the remaining fried eggs to Mao Wenlong.
Mao Wenlong was not polite, and swallowed it in three or two bites.
Chen Lan brought the old chicken soup she had cooked herself, put a bowl and handed it to him: "Xianggong also tastes this." ”
"Well, good!" Mao Wenlong enjoyed the hospitality of the two women, and he was so happy that he couldn't find the north for a while.
The meal ended in laughter and warmth, Mao Wenlong supported his slightly bulging belly and went to the yard for a walk to eat accompanied by his second daughter.
Mao Wenlong only had the opportunity to talk to them about business at this time. The second daughter is now helping to take charge of the farm, and Mao Wenlong plans to ask them if there is any place to store grain.
After hearing this, Chen Lan pondered a little, and then said: "There was a granary prepared in the farm before, but there is no grain to store now. If you need it, you can put it over there! ”
Hong Ziyan also said: "There is also a place in this house where you can put grain, and you can clean it up if you need it." ”
Mao Wenlong went to see the two places in person and found that they were very good. The grain and grass just happened to be stored separately, and both places could share a lot.