Three Kingdoms: I help Liu Bei grow thousands of miles

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Seeing Lan Tian frowning, Gao Shun said again, "If you are worried about General Liu, you can of course change your name, but don't call it Panyu Xincheng. You know these two words are not elegant..."

Lan Tian shook his head, "I wrote a letter to my brother-in-law at the beginning of the month, because I won't build any palaces here, so I can't talk about any arrogance. To attract more people to build this hot land, there will be more than millions of people here in the future..."

Gao Shun didn't have time to shock millions, and continued to ask: "Is that named by General Liu? Or..."

"This is called Guangzhou City." Lan Tian said decisively.

Gao Shun thought it was appropriate, the name of this Guangzhou city is like its city, it is simply a vast and boundless existence.

Lan Tian really wanted to tell him that this name would be used after 2000, and that he was just putting up this signboard for Sun Quan. This plane, Jiangdong, would never have a chance to occupy Jiaozhou, let alone change Jiaozhou to Guangzhou.

The construction of Guangzhou City is in full swing, and many people from the surrounding areas come to visit when they have nothing to do. In order to improve the construction progress, Gao Shun invites these people who are not in farming to be temporary workers, so that they can take care of three meals a day.

In ancient times, corvee was equivalent to paying taxes. In addition to not paying wages, you must bring your own food, clothing, and working tools. Gaoshun’s construction site not only provides food but also distributes tools. If you don’t want to go home at night, you can live in a collective work shed. When you are willing to work hard and not be lazy, you can continue to work during the construction period.

Going to the construction site to work and eat during the slack season saved their own food in disguise. Thinking of such a good deal, many ordinary people voluntarily joined the construction. The total number of construction participants soon exceeded [-], and it seems that there is still a tendency to continue to grow.

After the start of construction in Guangzhou City, Lan Tian went from Cangwu to Nanhai to inspect the construction site. When he saw Gao Shun's team getting bigger and bigger, he couldn't help but admire this guy's powerful organizational skills.

On the eighth day of December, Lantian came to Panyu again, and his wife Lu Lingqi accompanied him.

Lu Lingqi was born in Bingzhou. She galloped across the grassland on horseback and was shocked and delighted to see the sea for the first time.

"What a beautiful scenery." Lu Lingqi said to herself.

Lan Tian supported Lu Lingqi's shoulder, "Let's go to Guangzhou City first, and I'll take you to the beach to collect shells later."

"Okay." Lu Lingqi leaned gently on Lan Tian's chest, that feeling of happiness climbed directly to the top of her head.

Gao Shun knew that Lantian would come here often, so he always left soldiers and horses at the pier so that Lantian could use his feet to walk when he came over.

The husband and wife stepped on their steeds and soon came to the construction site in Guangzhou City. The soldiers in charge of security patrols found them and rushed to notify the commander Gao Shun.

In the early stage of construction, the sheds should be set up first, so the barbarians and craftsmen started from the west of the city, because the military area and the workshop area are located in the southwest and northwest respectively, so they built the sheds at the junction of the two areas, separated by the central main road in the west And stand.

The advantage of this is that it is convenient for future expansion and construction, because the military area and workshop area are the land enclosed for them, and the main road with a width of fifty feet and the west gate is privately called Xuanxiao Street by these builders.

Because a large number of "temporary workers" from the slack season joined in, there were many common people who came near the sheds on Xuanxiao Street to sell tropical fruits from Jiaozhou, fish and shrimp caught in the sea, and vegetables.

Although the temporary workers were not paid, the barbarians and craftsmen were paid. From time to time, there would be barbarian chiefs and craftsmen leaders who bought melons, fruits and vegetables to improve the food for their brothers.

Lan Tian was very surprised when he found out the situation. He remembered that the Qin Dynasty moved people to open up Lingnan, and many of them were low-level merchants. The people doing business in front of them had their own business genes.

"Sir, my lord, you are here." After Gao Shun received the news, he immediately brought Shamoke to see him.

Lan Tian looked at the people selling and asked: "You don't have fruits, vegetables and meat for three meals here?"

Gao Shun clasped his fists and replied: "Everything is based on the allocation of wartime rations, which can already guarantee three meals for each person. Fruits, vegetables and meat are voluntarily purchased by each battalion. Many relatives of these people are also participating in the construction, so I did not drive them away."

"Hey, my people ate enough meat a few months ago, and now they are satisfied with rice." Sha Moke scratched his head and added.

Lan Tian pursed his lips and shook his head: "It's still not okay for you to do this..."

Chapter 375 Inspection

The two looked dazed after hearing this, and Gao Shun hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "If Mister thinks it will hinder the construction, I will ask someone to drive them away."

Lan Tian said solemnly: "Although everyone pays for extra meals, those who don't eat will be resentful. Since someone has set this precedent, we must treat everyone equally. Let's buy some for everyone, including those who came to participate in the construction. 'temporary workers'."

Gao Shun swallowed his saliva, and hurriedly stopped Lan Tian and said, "Sir, if everyone wants to share, the daily consumption is really too high. Even if we have a golden mountain, we won't be able to eat enough..."

Looking around, Lan Tian saw that there were only a hundred or so burden-takers, so he smiled slightly and said, "I didn't ask you to buy it every day, but I will give you a taste of it for three to five seven days, and let the people around here earn some money by the way." If the salary is not enough, I will raise money from Lingling and Guiyang. Building a city is hard work, so try to make everyone more comfortable."

"Wei." Gao Shun cupped his fists.

"General Sha, go and buy all the goods of these common people, so that they can go home early." Lan Tian continued to order.

"Wei." Sha Moke clasped his fists and nodded, then turned around and walked to Xuanxiao Street, waving and shouting: "You take up the burden and follow, I bought all these goods."

Shamoke's voice was like firecrackers exploding from the crowd, and the people immediately picked up the poles and picked up the baskets, and happily followed the wealthy buyers to deliver the goods.

Lan Tian looked at Sha Moke and asked curiously: "There are so many people, can General Sha handle it?"

Gao Shun replied: "Sir, you forgot about the apricot orchard in Guangxin City? The leader of the Wuxi barbarians brought all those women here, and they were responsible for cooking for the brothers in the camp. They were all clever and smart, and they were more than enough to deal with these farmers. "

Lan Tian was startled when he heard that, and then he smiled happily: "All the people of General Sha have married a good wife? It's really good..."

"Good wife? Husband, what are you talking about?" Lu Lingqi was full of curiosity.

"Boping, explain to her," Lan Tian ordered.

Gao Shun nodded, and then introduced in detail: "There is an apricot garden in Guangxin City, which used to be Wu Ju, the prefect of Cangwu..."

Lu Lingqi couldn't stop nodding, and after listening, she asked suspiciously: "So most of the Xingyuan are Han women, it's a pity that they marry barbarians like this..."

Lan Tian smiled and said, "Mr., why bother? Whether barbarians, Han people, or Yue people, aren't they all the people of my Han people? The fusion of blood can't be more normal. In the future, more people from other races will be integrated into the Han people. That Sun Zhongmou was born with blue eyes and purple beard, so he couldn't guarantee that his ancestors were of Hu people's blood."

"I'm just a little bit sorry, what is your husband doing mentioning that Jiangdong villain?" Lu Lingqi rolled her eyes.

"Okay, okay, I won't mention it if I don't mention it. Today is just in time for an extra meal at the construction site. Let's have a meal here instead of rushing back to Panyu for lunch. I don't like Chen Tu's extravagance every time. ..." Lan Tian shook his head.

"Stay by my husband's side, even if I drink water, I will be full." Lu Lingqi smiled.

Lan Tianxin said good guy, Madam almost created a common saying, he didn't continue to sprinkle dog food on Gao Shun, but changed the subject and asked: "I heard that Wuxi barbarians don't like to eat sea fish. There are countless seafood, so General Sha and the others may not be blessed today?"

Gao Shun smiled wryly: "This is all Hu Ke's attention. In fact, as long as it is meat, who doesn't like to eat it? In addition, the master's craftsmanship has long been passed down, and sea fish and river fish are just as delicious when cooked."

"Boy Hu Ke is indeed very clever, and he doesn't know when he will come over." Lan Tian smiled.

"A few days ago, I had a letter from Jiaozhi, and the scholar will only listen to my husband's orders in the next year. At that time, Hu Ke should accompany me." Gao Shun explained.

Lan Tian nodded. They chatted for a while on Xuanxiao Street, and then rode horses to visit the quarry and lumberyard in the north. On the way, they saw vehicles transporting stone and wood. They had to lament the wisdom of the craftsmen, without these With the aid of science and technology, to transport these heavy building materials, I don't know how many people will die of exhaustion just by carrying them on their shoulders.

Returning from the quarry to the construction site happened just in time for the workers to take a lunch break. The simple extra meal put smiles on everyone's faces. They didn't take it for granted, but thought it was a gift from others.

Seeing this situation, Lantian deeply felt the simplicity of the people.

Shamoke asked someone to bring over two large bowls, in which the rice was covered with meat and vegetables.

"Sir, the food on the construction site is simple, you can try it quickly." Shamoke smiled innocently.

Although I bought a lot of sea fish today, but after all, there are too many builders, and it is less if they are evenly divided into each person's bowl. It is enough to eat one or two pieces. Many people only have sporadic meat in their bowls, which can only be guaranteed. There is broth per person.

"Exchange me a bowl of white rice." Lan Tian didn't reach out to take it.

"Sir, what is this?" Shamoke scratched his head, at a loss.

"Eat the hardest work in the morning, and don't fill my pockets." Lan Tian said seriously.

"I want white rice too." Lu Lingqi handed back the bowl in her hand.

Sha Moke was dumbfounded at first, and then said with a smile: "I don't want to enrich myself, haven't you heard that I don't like sea fish?"

When Sha Moke explained it this way, not only Lan Tian and Lu Lingqi were laughing, but even Gao Shun, Lu Tie and others couldn't hold back.

The one who worked the hardest was quickly selected, and one of them was a 'temporary worker'. Sha Moke personally handed him the bowl and said, "Your Majesty will reward you with your own, and you will work harder in the future."

"Wei." The man took it tremblingly.

As soon as Sha Moke turned around, whispers came from beside him.

"It's so strange that there are still people who don't eat meat..."

"The Fujun is the State Shepherd, a very powerful official, and he may not be used to eating sea fish."

"Is the state shepherd very big? How is it compared to the county magistrate Chen?"

"Chen county magistrate doesn't dare to raise his head in front of the state pastor..."

"For an official like Zhou Mu, he must have a golden rice bowl to eat, otherwise he might not be able to eat..."

"The golden rice bowl is given by the emperor, and the silver rice bowl given by the state shepherd is almost the same..."

"You are all wrong. My brothers saw it on Xuanxiao Street just now. It was the lord who asked people to buy all the vegetables and fish from the villagers. Otherwise, how could we eat? This is a good official..."

"Do you think it is possible that this bowl of fish meat was given by the Lord?"

"Is there really such a good official?"

……

Sha Moke ignored their nonsense, and when he returned to Lan Tian and the others, he found that Gao Shun was discussing the topic of extra meals.

"Sir, the villagers sell uneven fruits and vegetables, how about letting Ustin's caravan go to buy them together? This way the fat and water don't flow to outsiders' fields..." Gao Shun's suggestion was echoed by Lu Tie and others.

Ustin was originally an officer and soldier, and his caravan was already the largest and strongest in Jiaozhou, so it should be very easy for them to handle this matter.

After hearing this, Lan Tian shook his head: "It's better to give the opportunity to make money to the people of Panyu, and it can be considered that they have contributed to the construction of their own homeland."

Chapter 376 The Hermit Crab

After staying at the construction site in Guangzhou City until noon, Lan Tian and Lu Lingqi were about to leave for Guangxin. Gao Shun asked Sha Moke and Lu Tie to supervise the scene, and he insisted on sending them to the dock.

Guangzhou City is not far from Panyu Wharf, and three people and three horses have arrived in a moment.

At this time, the waves rushed forward and back to the shore, causing the ships in the harbor to heave and sway. Lu Lingqi was amazed. She only knew that all rivers flowed into the sea, and it was the first time she saw sea water rushing to the shore.

"Husband, this is..." Lu Lingqi was full of doubts.

Lan Tian smiled and replied: "This is the tide letter, also known as high tide, which will recede in a few hours. This phenomenon also occurs at night, which is called tide. In the book, it is said that 'the water of the sea is tide when it is born in the morning, and it is tide when it is born in the evening'. "

Lu Lingqi said to herself: "Husband even knows this, how many books have you read? Didn't I give you a set of "Wei Liao Zi" back then? There are so many contents in it?"

"Learning is endless. I read it every chance I get, so I know a lot..." Lan Tianxin said, don't ask, if you ask again, you won't know how to make it up.

Lu Lingqi nodded lightly, looking at the waves reluctantly.

"My lord, please board the boat." Gao Shun urged.

Seeing this, Lan Tian suddenly grabbed Lu Lingqi's hand, "It's rare for you to come to the beach once, so I'll take you for a walk on the nearby beach. Anyway, it's too early to delay your return trip."

"Really?" Lu Lingqi almost jumped up with joy.

"En." Lan Tian nodded affirmatively.

"Sir, the sea is very stormy..." Gao Shun quickly reminded.

Lan Tian waved his hands and said, "Boping, go and do your work first, and I will go back with Xiaojun."

"This... well..."

Gao Shun saw that Lu Lingqi was as happy as a girl with a spring in her arms, so he couldn't bear to disturb the two of them. He clasped his fists, turned around and rode away without looking back.

Lan Tian followed him and Lu Lingqi got on the steed, and rode the horse and whipped the horse towards the northeast of the pier where there were few people.

When the two were galloping, Gao Shun, who was far away, suddenly turned his horse's head. Although Lu Lingqi's martial arts were very strong, he still quietly followed with concern.

Lan Tian and Lu Lingqi ran for three to five miles and came to a clean beach.

The two tied the reins of their horses to the coconut trees on the shore, and the white waves formed a long line. They ran towards the shore neatly holding hands.

In order to go out and ride horses conveniently, Lan Tian and Lu Lingqi wore loose robes, with jackets on the upper body, trousers and boots on the lower body.

At this time, Lan Tian took off his robe and boots, then rolled up his trousers and stepped on the soft sand, like a child running wild on the beach.

"Xiao Jun, you also took off your boots, let's ride the waves together." Lan Tian stretched out his hand to call.

"Ah?" Lu Lingqi hesitated.

In the Han Dynasty, the upper garment and the lower garment were normally worn, and the long skirt at the hem would cover the feet. It was impolite to show your feet in public, let alone show people with bare feet. Lu Lingqi first looked around and found that there were no outsiders around, so she followed suit. Lan Tian took off his robe and boots.

Women in the Han Dynasty did not need to bind their feet. Although Lu Lingqi was proficient in arching horses, her pair of small feet were very delicate. She walked towards Lantian shyly, and she could not tell that she was a woman with strong martial arts skills.

Lan Tian led Lu Lingqi to the edge of the tide. The waves crashed against their calves, taking away the sand grains that had stuck to them. Gao Shun, who was hiding in the distance to observe, confirmed that there was no danger, and finally heaved a long sigh of relief. , The two held hands and rushed to the sea, which really shocked him.

"What do you think of the scenery here?" Lan Tian turned his head and asked.

"It's very comfortable, it can make people forget their troubles." Lu Lingqi replied softly.

Lan Tian pointed in the direction of Guangzhou City in the distance: "Guangzhou City is located on a higher terrain, and if you live there, you can see the sea when you open the door. I will build a small courtyard for Yuanzhi in the city so that his mother can enjoy it here in winter." Warm sun."

"I really like this place too..." Lu Lingqi folded her hands on her lower back, like a girl playing by the sea.

Lan Tian patted Lu Lingqi on the back shoulder, "If you like it, let's move here."

"But didn't we just move to Guangxin? It's still the largest city in Chulongbian." Lu Lingqi asked puzzled.

"It won't be until the Guangzhou city is built. In the future, this will be the first city on the south side of the Yangtze River. I will move the state pastoral mansion here. From now on, it will be facing the sea and spring flowers will bloom." Lan Tian smiled.

"The scenery here is pretty good, but the city of Guangzhou is still barren. I don't know how many years it will take to catch up with Guangxin or Quanling..." Although Lu Lingqi likes this place, she is worried that the development cycle of Guangzhou city is too long.

"Don't worry, Xiaojun, everything will gradually improve. I have no doubts about it." Lan Tian's eyes were firm.

"I don't know my husband's ability, but... ah..." Lu Lingqi raised her leg in the middle of speaking, and saw something kicked to the shore by her.