Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

Lu Ci smiled and signaled Zhong Shiheng to continue with his eyes.

Encouraged by this, Zhong Shiheng was even more confident when he spoke: "Di Lingzhi is smart and resourceful. He can plan strategies, and he can also lead the army to go into battle in person. He is unstoppable and unstoppable. He has inspired the Song Dynasty. However, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. The number of soldiers under Ling's command does not exceed ten thousand, and the old city of Kuanzhou is a battleground for military strategists, and there will be constant battles, so with thousands of soldiers fighting everywhere, it is too stretched."

Lu Ci heard the strings and knew the elegant meaning, and continued: "According to Zhongping, you will lead another team to build the city?"

Zhong Shiheng chuckled, and said brazenly: "A team is not enough, at least there must be a thousand strong young men who can make great efforts."

Lu Ci raised his eyebrows, noncommittal: "There is no water in the dry city, such a difficult problem that the previous government could not solve, you seem to be full of confidence."

Zhong Shiheng said frankly: "Is there any ground in the world that can't really dig water? It's just that the dug is not deep enough. If Mr. Lu is willing to believe me and really allocate the 1000 people, then even if the officials want to Even if you risk your life, you will definitely accomplish this, and you will never live up to this trust.”

Lu Ci smiled and shook his head: "Do your best. As for your life, don't risk it easily. You'd better keep it. But with only 1000 troops, I'm afraid it will be a bit tight. Let's do it! To be on the safe side, I would like to guarantee you once, so that you will lead 3000 people to go there exceptionally."

When Zhong Shiheng asked Lu Ci to ask for thousands of people, although he looked confident on his face, he didn't really have much expectations—Tong Shang made a lot of military exploits when he was in white, and he was as amazing as Lu Ci. Di Qing, who was supported by others, is different. Apart from his reputation as the second place in the system, he can be said to be unknown.

If it wasn't for Di Qing's open-mindedness, who didn't care about his repeated temptations to seize power, and relentlessly appealed to the superior before the expedition, and finally got him transferred and was able to garrison this important place, I don't know where I would be transferred right now Boil seniority.

It would be reasonable for Lu Ciru to choose not to believe his seemingly arrogant words.

Zhong Shiheng didn't expect that Lu Ci would not only trust him, but also use him... He was even willing to act as a guarantor for him, adding the extra 2000 people who he was not qualified to win with his own official position, so that he could go to build The city of Kuanzhou, which was repeatedly defeated in the previous dynasty?

Looking at Zhong Shiheng, who was stunned at first, then surprised with incredible surprise, and his eyes were shining, Lu Ci added with a smile: "In addition to the main task of building the city, if necessary, you can also help Di Suzuka fights."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Zhong Shiheng couldn't restrain his heart full of joy, and responded three times in a row with full of energy.

The voice was so loud that it startled the people around.

"Then what are you waiting for? Get ready."

After Lu Ci waved his hand away, he summoned Yin Zhu, the magistrate of appeasement, to inform him of the impromptu decision he had just made.

It was the first time for Yin Zhu to deal with Lu Ci, the hottest official in Beijing, even though he looked gentle, he was still a little nervous.

When he heard that Lu Ci only listened to Zhong Shiheng's few words, he agreed to let this stunned boy who had just emerged in the system department but had no actual combat experience lead three thousand soldiers out.

He hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up his courage, and tactfully put forward his objection to Lu Ci: "According to my officials, the construction of a city in Kuanzhou has happened in all dynasties, but they all ended without a problem. It can be seen that the underground is really dry. No water... even if there are three thousand soldiers, how easy is it?"

Lu Ci couldn't guess what Yin Zhu was thinking, and said with a smile, "I guess Judge Yin's biggest worry is not about the construction of the city, but because Zhong Ping is too frivolous and entrusted to others, so he won't be able to take on the important task of leading [-] soldiers alone!"

Yin Zhu couldn't help being relieved by Lu Ci's generous words, and admitted frankly: "It's true."

Lu Ci explained: "Your concerns are not unreasonable, but the reason why I use Zhongping is not just to build the city."

Regardless of whether the problem of water shortage in Kuancheng, which has been insurmountable in the past dynasties, can be overcome by Zhong Shiheng, Lu Ci is willing to take the risk of guaranteeing him, and let him, a fledgling civil servant, take 3000 people to the battlefield, not only for the construction of the city .

The [-] Eastern Army led by Di Qing have been fighting with him for more than half a year, and losses are inevitable. At this time, the number of non-wounded soldiers with the best combat capabilities is no more than [-].

When he was walking on the rugged mountain road, the small number of people could be an advantage, allowing him to be flexible and smooth all the way.

But once they reached the Kuanzhou area and the terrain tended to be flat, that army would inevitably be frequently exposed to the impact of cavalry, and the degree of danger could be imagined.

Zhong Shiheng's ability to lead the army, he had seen clearly when he was on the same road with him, and he had no doubts about it.

This time is the best opportunity to test whether the opponent has the talent to form an army and fight in battle.

Moreover, in the absence of progress on the western front, maintaining the blood and aggressiveness of the generals on the eastern front, so as to maintain the overall morale of the army, is one of the keys to victory in this protracted war.

Zhong Shiheng had been stationed here for half a year, but he was neither anxious nor discouraged, and was always trying to think of a way to break through the deadlock.

Regardless of whether it can be used or not, it must be encouraged.

Although Zhong Shiheng didn't know the many considerations behind Lu Ci's actions, it didn't prevent him from putting all his energy into it. In order to live up to this great opportunity, he had to work hard to prove his ability.

God knows that he has been holding back here for half a year, but he can only watch Di Qing, who is in the same year as him, fighting around in style, winning amazing results and winning awards from the court... How impatient is he?

Zhong Shiheng was afraid that Lu Ci would regret it after a while, so he hurriedly made preparations and hurried back to report.

At this time, Lu Ci had also persuaded Yin Zhu, who was quite worried at first, and he did not break his word. Instead, he asked the general to count [-] elite soldiers for him on the spot. Utensils, take them together.

Zhong Shiheng didn't want to wait for a moment, so he led the three thousand soldiers that night and marched towards the abandoned city of Kuanzhou with great arrogance.

When Di Qing, who was wandering here and playing hide-and-seek tricks with Xia Jun who was chasing him, suddenly noticed such a strange 'reinforcement', he was a little puzzled at first.

If it is really reinforcements, why not send someone to contact them and discuss plans together?

Just when Di Qing was about to send out soldiers to investigate again to find out the authenticity of this group of people, Zhong Shiheng had already selected the location and decisively ordered people to dig.

At this moment, Di Qing instantly understood their purpose.

He made a decisive decision and immediately changed the marching route, so as to lead the Xia army who was still chasing them to another place to cover the Song army.

Because all the strong and strong soldiers were willing to obey orders and brought suitable tools, and relying on the valuable experience gained from Fan Zhongyan who built a city in only ten days... Zhong Shiheng only used After five days, the city wall was roughly built.

Next, he spent two days building a simple but adequate barracks, and ordered someone to dig a well.

The ground is extremely solid, even with sharp tools in hand, after three days of continuous digging, even if the digging method is shifted in shifts, all the soldiers are still exhausted.

The deeper and deeper the digging, it seems that they have dug to 150 feet, a depth that no one in the previous dynasty has ever dug, and there are still only hard rocks.

If you still have to dig down, when will you be the head!

Seeing that although the soldiers were not lazy, their morale was still severely hit, but Zhong Shiheng did not panic or waver in the slightest.

If it is a common people's residence, it is better to give up even after spending so much effort to dig out water. Even if you buy domestic water from the river outside the city from porters, it will save much trouble, effort and money.

However, as his first military operation, it can only be successful and cannot be defeated.

Zhong Shiheng has always believed that as long as he digs further, water will eventually come out.

It's just that this string has been tense, which is extremely detrimental to morale and combat power.

Zhong Shiheng ordered the soldiers to stop their work and go to the barracks to rest for a day to recharge their spirits.

But he himself was not idle, but led a small group of people to search around scattered villages living nearby, and recruited the young and strong among them.

When night fell, when he returned to the city, which was already in good shape and capable of resisting foreign enemies, he was followed by more than 800 Qiang people who had been recruited temporarily.

These Qiang people were simply 'lured' by Zhong Shiheng's hype, and became brave warriors under heavy rewards.

Obviously, at this most difficult moment, Zhong Shiheng really went all out to see the ray of dawn as soon as possible - after all compared with his wealth and life, those yellow and white things around him are of course insignificant.

At any rate, the Zhong family had a 'hermit' uncle who made a lot of wealth by deceiving the late emperor and deceiving the world. A rich and powerful dude.

He only learned the broken dialect not long ago. After abducting all these uneducated and easy-to-deceive honest folks, he never broke his words, and even treated them equally. In order to boost morale, he treated the soldiers who were already depressed They make the same promise.

—Go ahead and dig.Whether you see water or not, as long as you dig out a dustpan of gravel, you will be rewarded with a hundred coins!

Even in Bianjing, where every inch of land is expensive, an income of [-] yuan is enough for a poor family to cope with a day's expenses. What's more, in Yanzhou, which is relatively poor, it can definitely be called a heart-warming important place. reward.

If they are willing to use all their strength, and each person can break out at least three dustpans of gravel every day, wouldn't they be able to earn three hundred dollars?

After hearing Zhong Shiheng's words, everyone's eyes lit up and they were very excited.

They have never worried about whether the general will not count his words and renege on his debts afterwards-the general has never heard of it, and it is not someone else who is behind him. Have you ever heard of Mr. Lu Ci with his last name in Bian Qiang Village?

Lu Xianggong has always been convincing, so how could he not believe what he said?

No matter how hard the rock is, it can't match people's strong desire for money.

As the loads of rubble representing money were rushed out by people, the spring water hidden under the heavy rocks finally spewed out from the ground for the first time after three days.

He was digging vigorously, but was caught off guard by the flying clear water, and the Qiang man couldn't help being stunned.

And Zhong Shiheng, who had been watching from above, was the first person to react.

He instantly lost the calmness he had pretended these days, and jumped up and down like a madman on the spot.

——Damn it, the water has finally been dug out! ! !

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Notes:

(From "If This Is Song History 3")

... Zhong Shiheng keenly discovered this strategic point and the current situation of loose defense in Yanzhou. He wrote to the imperial court to build this city, but it was too difficult. The problem of fighting.The Xixia people have also been staring at this place for a long time.So whoever proposes it will do it, and Zhong Shiheng was sent to the abandoned city of Kuanzhou to be responsible for building this super military stronghold.

Zhong Shiheng was fighting while repairing, the city walls were finally built, and the barracks were built, but the problem changed from two to three.Excuse me—this place is so important, why is it deserted now?

There is a lack of water, and there is no water source in the city. Although there is Yanshui River outside the city, it is a dead place.There is no water in the dry city, and there is a river outside the city. Once the enemy cuts off the water source, the people in the city will chaos without fighting.The only way is to drill a well, but keep digging until after 150 feet...the rock is reached.Now the whole camp was desperate, and the job couldn't be done anymore.But Zhong Shiheng started digging through his pockets, this is not a civilian building, this is a military operation, no matter what, water must be dug out.

For every piece of gravel in the dustpan, I will reward you with one hundred qian.Under the heavy reward, a load of gravel was lifted out of the deep pit, and the spring water finally gushed out. This is how the name "Qingjian City" came to commemorate this precious water source.

The super military stronghold was finally built before the outbreak of the war. Its significance is far-reaching, not only in the battle itself, but also in strategic deterrence. If you look around a little bit, don't go too far, and you will understand its unique wonder only at close range. sex.Its lower left is Jinmingzhai, which is the strongest stronghold of the Han people in the entire Yanzhou area. As long as there is an echo, it will form a defensive chain;

On the upper left is a series of Qiang tribes, which are the most powerful weapon of the Han people against the Xixia people. They use the barbarians to control the barbarians, and try all kinds of spirits. Only by getting closer at this time can they have a deeper relationship. Zhong Shiheng has long listed them A list of his descendants.History has also proved that he really succeeded.

But these are details. If you look higher and farther, you will find a fact that has made generations of Chinese people helpless.

The country is too big, and the borders are too long. As long as the enemy wants to invade, they can choose arbitrarily from thousands of miles away.Jinming Village, Qingjian City, etc., are just deterrents. In terms of defensive tasks, attention should be paid to thorough defense. Only the Great Wall that blocked the entire territory can do this, but that was almost a delusional dream in the Song Dynasty!