Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying decided to sneak in the middle of the night, immediately convened the generals to discuss the matter, issued a sneak attack order, and ordered to cross the river, listen to the orders of the military division, do not take prisoners, only kill people, how many can be killed, Wuxi Army and Sichuan Army are all gearing up, just waiting for the big battle.

The soldiers assembled, there was no noise, Liu Zhang was about to get the sword on the wall, suddenly a soldier came in and said: "Lord, businessman Yin Bai has come to visit, saying that there is a big matter to discuss, whether to meet." ”

"Yin Bai? What is he here for? Liu Zhang groaned: "Put it in." ”

"The grass people see Shu Hou." Yin Bai bowed down with one of his servants.

"Yin Gongzi doesn't have to be polite, Benhou is busy with official business, just say anything about it."

Yin Bai smiled and waved his hand to the servant, who presented a rectangular box, and the soldier opened it and presented it to Liu Zhang, who glanced at it and frowned.

"A bunch of rice chestnuts, what do you mean?" Liu Zhang frowned and looked at Yin Bai.

Yin Bai smiled: "Didn't Shu Hou see the difference between this bunch of rice chestnuts and ordinary rice chestnuts?" ”

Liu Zhang picked up the rice millet and glanced at it, his brows furrowed even tighter: "The grains are small, the grains are few, is there a lack of harvest?" Liu Zhang's heart jumped, now is the time when a large amount of food is consumed, and he has to prepare and store food for the war in the future, don't make any famine.

"No, don't worry about Shu Hou, Shu Hou is well governed, obedient to the mandate of heaven, this year I have a bumper harvest of Jingyi grains, and the granary is solid." Yin Bai bowed respectfully: "Qi Qi Shu Hou, this rice chestnut is not my Jing Yi product, nor my Han production, but Luo Yue domestic production, businessman travel, accidentally obtained, specially dedicated to the lord." ”

Huang Yueying picked up the bunch of rice chestnuts, "The particles are so small and so sparse, you can't get a few stones per acre of land, right?" What to do with it? ”

Yin Bai smiled proudly: "The military advisor must not look at its surface. Although the yield per mu of this rice is not high. But it is drought tolerant. It is highly adaptable, grows regardless of location, has a short growth period, and is less than two months from planting to harvest. ”

"Oh?" Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying were both surprised, and picked up the rice millet to look at it carefully.

Yin Bai said: "This rice is the same as our cabbage, it can be grown in many places, without much water, and it is not afraid of waterlogging." The grass people have calculated that with this rice, countless cultivated land can be expanded in the Wuxi mountain area, including the four counties of Shudong, Jingnan, and southern Xinjiang, as well as the western part of Chengdu and Brazil.

In places where water is relatively scarce, farmland can be expanded by at least twice as much. As a rough estimate, it is possible to more than double the grain production. If they are fully planted, the trees will be much more than that, and the grass people will say in vain that if the grain cultivation in Wuxi, Jingnan, and southern Xinjiang can meet the food and clothing of the people, wouldn't it be more stable? ”

While listening to Yin Bai's introduction, Liu Zhang looked at the rice chestnut, and thought that it was from Luo Yue, Luo Yue is modern southern Vietnam, this place, there is a very famous rice in history - Champa rice.

In Vietnam, rice is left to grow naturally due to extensive cultivation and no irrigation facilities. In this case, ordinary rice could not be grown there at all, and natural selection led to the creation of Champa rice.

According to legend, Zhancheng rice, sowing is not deep soil, planting in the field, and not moving seedlings. After planting, drought does not seek water, waterlogging does not slacken, drought and waterlogging are resistant, there is no dung soil, and it is not tired, and it is left to the sky.

The characteristics of Champa rice are very consistent with what Yin Bai said, and Liu Zhang is sure that the rice obtained from Luo Yueguo is Champa rice.

After the expansion of two crops of rice, the rice output south of the Yangtze River increased greatly, not only the local grain output of Jingyi soared, but also the Jiangdong region also soared, the Jiangdong wealthy family took the opportunity to sell the grain to Jingyi merchants at a high price, and made a lot of money, and the two crops of rice caused the common prosperity of Jiangdong and Jingyi.

If Champa rice is introduced again, Liu Zhang believes that grain production will increase, so that the grain stock is considerable, and as Yin Bai said, if Wuxi and the four counties of southern Xinjiang are planted with enough rice to feed and wear, it will be much more stable.

It's a huge temptation.

"In addition to this rice, the people sent to the south by the grass people have also come back to tell many strange stories, saying that vegetables can be planted on the sand slopes, and what sheep can only eat hay and grow fat and fat, which is really unheard of." Yin Bai kept shaking his head and exclaiming, as if he was sighing that the world was full of wonders.

"How much of this rice did you bring back?" Liu Zhang asked Yin Baidao.

Yin Bai sighed, his face instantly became lonely, and he arched his hand to Liu Zhang: "Shu Hou, the grass people are sorry for you, I heard that there are still these good things in the barren land in the south, I can't wait to pull tens of thousands of catties back, carry thousands of lambs back, and dedicate them all to the lord to help Jing Yi prosper, Shu Hou to dominate the world, and benefit all the people."

But Shu Hou also knows that the Silk Road is not passable, the mountains and rivers on the road are evil, the road is difficult and dangerous, there are Qiang people everywhere who rob their homes and houses, and barbarians who do not understand education. ”

Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying now understand why Yin Bai came to offer rice in the middle of the night, and the businessman can't afford to be early, and he can't afford to be in the dark.

In fact, Yin Bai said that he got it by chance, I don't know how many hardships are hidden behind it, the businessman's sense of smell is sensitive, since the Southern Barbarian Rebellion, the merchants in Shu guessed that Liu Zhang might interrupt the Silk Road, and they were very anxious, so they did not hesitate to send a large number of people to the south to find the benefits that could make Liu Zhang's heart move.

A few months later, when the rice of the Luo Yue people was ripe, Yin Baiquxi and other businessmen had already explained that the people sent to investigate the armament as much as possible, grain is of course one of the armaments, these people just saw the Champa rice, and they did not think so, but only asked symbolically.

I didn't know, I was shocked when I asked, and when I learned that this thing was drought and waterlogging, and could be planted on dry land, I was overjoyed, and the alliance ran back to report to Yin Bai.

Yin Bai was sent by the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce to the south to pay attention to the military situation of the Sichuan army, and in the name of giving private donations, he stayed in the south and anxiously waited for the return from the south.

After going back and forth for a few months, seeing that the Sichuan army had already fought with the barbarian army, Yin Bai was in a hurry.

Especially tonight, someone reported to Yin Bai, saying that Liu Zhang's whole army was preparing to attack the barbarian camp, and how many people were killed, Yin Bai had already guessed that Liu Zhang had the intention of giving up the Silk Road, at least he would delay the opening of the Silk Road, and he was even more restless.

And it was at this time that the people from the south finally returned, bringing with them drought-tolerant crops such as rice. Yin Bai was overjoyed. Nonstop. Ran all night.

"Okay, the seeds brought back, named Zhancheng Rice, purchased by Benhou with a lot of money, first try to plant them in the Kangding Daying Juntun District, you go down."

"The nature brought back is priceless and dedicated to Shuhou, the grass people dare not take a penny, and the grass people retire." Yin Bai retreated with his servants. Although Liu Zhang didn't say anything about the Silk Road, Yin Bai knew that with Liu Zhang's wisdom, he would definitely make a wise decision.

As soon as Liu Zhang walked out of the Sichuan army camp, Huang Zhong appeared on the military platform and shouted to the whole army: "The lord has an order, the battle is canceled, the assembly is stopped, and the whole army is reorganized and returned to the camp." ”

All the excited sergeants were puzzled, but Yin Bai smiled. It seems that the Silk Road will not be broken.

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In the big tent, Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying sat opposite each other and sighed. You sigh, I sigh, it's all helpless.

"Yueying, you should work hard, call some local people to ask, ask more, maybe you can draw a sketch." Liu Zhang said with relief.

Zhancheng rice and other dryland crops deeply attracted Liu Zhang, as long as the trial planting is successful, not a large number of introductions, sorry for the people of Jingyi, therefore, Liu Zhang has decided to open the Silk Road.

The opening of the Silk Road cannot hit Nanban hard, but must be gradual and gradual.

But there is not a map, if you want to go deep into the barren land, Liwei will not make enemies, even if Sun Wu is reincarnated, it will be embarrassing, Huang Yueying's hair is gray.

"Okay, okay, I'll paint, but my lord, the role of sketches is really not great, these 70,000 Sichuan soldiers, especially Wuxi soldiers, this time the sacrifice will not be less, but also pay attention to stabilizing the morale of the army, after all, the enemy can't be killed, sacrifice their own people, no one can stand it."

"En, I'll carry the black cauldron." Liu Zhang smiled and said, everything has advantages and disadvantages, you must know how to make trade-offs, in order to get more food, necessary sacrifices, even if Liu Zhang feels guilty, he will not hesitate.

Huang Yueying glanced at Liu Zhang, she owed him in her previous life, and the guy who judged people by his appearance had to repay him for his exhaustion in this life.

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For several days in a row, the Sichuan army only guarded the gate of the village and did not move. The barbarian army on the south bank of Lushui was overjoyed, the capital Lushui was poisonous, the boats and boats could not work, the Sichuan army could not pass, the whole army relaxed, and only waited for the Sichuan army to retreat and enter the four counties.

In the big tent of Meng Huo, a group of barbarian generals drank and talked, and more than a dozen barbarian aunts in the hall with graceful figures, wheat-colored skin showing their navels, dancing the beating of barbarians, that is, a piece of drumming with slender hands, while twisting their buttocks, and the barbarian generals watched with relish.

"Xiao Wang, although we are in danger of flooding, but the Han people are cunning, it is better to be careful, even if the Sichuan army does not come, we can't lose morale." Dong Di kindly reminded Meng Huo.

Meng Shu said impatiently: "What do you know? Women and wine are the two magic weapons that enhance the courage of warriors, and you will be disappointed. ”

"That's it, that's it, what Xiao Wang said is reasonable, I'll give Xiao Wang a bowl."

Zhu Bao'a and the other barbarians raised the wine bowl to Meng Huo, and Meng Huo laughed.

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Pushing the cup, so unhappy, a leader of the oblique stabbing hole glanced at Meng Shu and withdrew silently.

"Young lord, that Meng is drunk all day long, it's really angry, such a person, how can the young lord get married, I, Bo Daerdo, am the first to disagree."

Just the day before yesterday, seeing that the Sichuan army did not move, Meng Yao finally relieved himself, and after discussing with the King of the Hammer, he officially decided on the marriage of Zhu Rong and Meng Shu and announced it to the whole army.

The combination of the Nanban warriors and the Nanban thorn beauties, the barbarians talked about it, and it was also a joy, but the people of the various tribes of the oblique thorn cave were very dissatisfied, Zhu Rong was the goddess in their hearts, charming, superior in martial arts, and a first-class Nanzhong heroine.

Although Meng has a prominent status and high military strength, but with Zhu Rong, these oblique piercing barbarians are not convinced.

Zhu Rong heard the barbarian report, got up and went to Meng Huo's big tent, Meng Rong heard that Zhu Rong was coming, and hurriedly withdrew the barbarian aunt, just drinking, Zhu Rong saw Meng Shu and saw a salute: "Zhu Rong has seen Xiao Wang." ”

"Sister Zhurong, what are you doing so politely, come, let's drink together."

"Yes, sister-in-law, come along." Meng You shouted, and was glared at by Meng Houniu's eyes: "You have no rules, I'll tear your mouth apart." ”

Zhu Rong didn't come over, Meng Yu saw that Zhu Rong's expression was different, and waved everyone away, Zhu Rong came over and said, "I heard that Xiao Wang drinks and dances every day?" ”

Meng Shu smiled awkwardly, thinking in his heart who beat his little report, "Hehe, Sister Zhurong, I called some women to come, but don't mind, sister, that's Meng You's rabbit cub's idea, I'll scold him when I turn around." ”

In the record, Meng Shu was afraid of his wife, which may be the root of the disease at this time.

Zhu Rong said: "No matter whose idea it is, this matter is understandable, Xiao Wang is a prince, and it is reasonable to appreciate singing and dancing, but since we have determined to fight with the Sichuan army, the Sichuan army is strong, we must be cautious, and please Xiao Wang be patient, and when the war is over, Zhu Rong can go to the beautiful tribal woman of the oblique thorn hole to cheer up Xiao Wang." ”

"Sister Zhurong, you are so good." Meng Huo sighed, raised his hand and swore: "I wish Sister Rong rest assured, since I, Meng Huo, have set a family relationship with my sister, in this life and this life, I will only love my sister alone, not to mention the war, even if I win, I will never find a singer to help me in the future." ”

Zhu Rong nodded: "As long as you are not careless during the war, Zhu Rong will retire." ”

At this moment, it may be that Meng Huo's swearing voice was too loud, and he was heard by the leader of the oblique thorn hole outside, and three or five people rushed in at once, and said in the head: "Meng Huo, you are stubborn and duplicitous by nature, you are not worthy of our young lord at all, let the young lord marry you, we are not convinced." ”

"Yes, I don't accept it."

"Not convinced."

Several oblique piercing barbarians scrambled to echo.

"Say what?" Meng stood up.

"Portaldo, get out." Zhu Rong scolded.

"Hmph, if you're a warrior, don't be afraid of challenges." Portaldo Road.

"What nonsense, get out." Zhu Rong looked at Bo Erdo coldly, Bo Erdo's pupils shrank, and he couldn't stand Zhu Rong's pressure, so he was about to go out.

"Wait." Meng Huo stopped and glanced at Bo Dardo with disdain: "Just rely on you to challenge this king, okay, I, Meng Huo, am not based on my family strength in Nanzhong, I have never been afraid of challenges, I accept your challenge." ”

"Brother Meng." Zhu Rong looked at Meng Shu.

Meng Yu gave Zhu Rong a reassuring look: "Don't worry, Sister Zhu Rong, I will marry you." ”

"I can't kill you." Meng Shu glanced coldly at Bodaldo.

The barbarians discussed the results and finally decided to win a decisive battle in the military camp in three days, and whoever won would marry Zhu Rong, and in front of the three armies, no one could regret it.

Zhu Rong was a little angry in his heart, not only did Meng Shu regard his marriage as a child's play, but what kind of martial arts competition to marry during the war, it was even more child's play, the Sichuan army was powerful, Zhu Rong was concerned about the safety of the clansmen, but it seemed that no one took the powerful Sichuan army seriously except herself.

Zhu Rong always felt that the barbarian army was going to suffer a big loss.

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In the Sichuan army camp, late at night, a large pile of drawings was sprinkled all over the big tent, like a garbage dump, Liu Zhang and Huang Yueying sat in the middle of the pile of papers, both sleepy. (To be continued.) )

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