Grasp the farming script in the famous book

What Roland unfolded was a full map of the entire territory where Tianshui Town is located.

This is after she "takes over" the entire territory, the audience who entered the plane used modern surveying and mapping methods to conduct topographical mapping, and drew the most accurate map in this plane.

This map reflects the topography and landforms near Tianshui Town after the completion of various projects, newly dug canals, newly built workshops and warehouses, and urban settlements...all are marked on the map with graphics, so you can see them at a glance.

Before the two with the most distinguished status could speak, Mr. Treville gave a "huh" and said, "This map is interesting."

But Isaac, the commander of the king's imperial army, asked Roland, "Madam, should we discuss this with your husband?"

Athos' voice suddenly sounded at the entrance: "Mr. Tuan, I have been serving in Mr. Treville's gun team before, and my wife has always taken care of the affairs of the territory. In view of my The territory has been prosperous and stable in the past few years, and I think she has the qualifications to introduce you to the defenses of the territory."

Isaac was instantly relieved, and turned his gaze to the map.

Roland gestured silently to Athos, which meant: happy cooperation.

Athos folded his arms, stood in the corner of the room naturally, and hooked his chin at Roland, which meant: You are welcome.Don't the king and his wife also support each other in critical situations?

Roland immediately focused his attention on the map, and talked about the arrangements made by the people in the territory in a few words.

In fact, when she first left Amiens, the people in the territory, led by Duke Andrew, had already begun to prepare for the defense.

People converted stone houses into "fortresses" near traffic arteries; stockpiled food and various storable materials in every town; built "safe houses" for women and children to take refuge in inaccessible valleys and underground near towns. "...

Mr. Treville looked over the defensive facilities and material reserves in the entire territory, nodded approvingly, and said, "Countess, I thought that I came to Sweetwater Town to rely on the blessing of God, but now it seems that we Maybe God can have more free time and rest for a while."

"Countess," Mr. Isaac's attitude towards Roland also turned respectful, because he found that this woman is very knowledgeable about military affairs, and there is no difficulty in communicating with her, "How long can the food reserves in your territory support everyone? ?”

Roland thought for a while and replied, "Fifteen days."

"Fifteen days..."

Athos, who had been standing in the corner with his hands in his pockets, wanted to curse now.

He had long felt that it was unreliable to let his mother-in-law preside over the affairs of the territory. It was she who asked people to change the grain production area to grow spices, which caused people to lack food rations.The stored food can only be eaten for fifteen days?

Unexpectedly, Roland continued: "This is when all our roads are blocked by the other party. But in fact, the area around Tianshui Town is the largest buyer of the nearby grain production areas. As long as the purchase price is raised, someone will always take the risk and open up roads to bring food in."

The territory's food supply has long been provided by several neighboring food-producing areas.People produce products with higher added value, so they can naturally obtain more agricultural products from other places.

"The problem now is that although we politely refused some pilgrims to enter the territory, there are still many people staying in the territory. At present, the population of the entire territory has reached 8, and the food demand is naturally huge. Besieged for a long time Naturally, the food supply will not be able to keep up, so we have to wait for reinforcements within half a month."

8 people? ! —Athos was dumbfounded.After he heard the number, he never heard what Roland said afterwards.

This is an astonishing number. As far as Athos knows, the metropolises of this era, such as London, Rome, Paris... have a population of just over 10.

And he, this small territory, has gathered as many as 8 people?

When he left the territory, there were probably not 8000 people in the territory. Why did he feel that the population of the territory had reached this scale not long after he left? This... It's no wonder that the food cannot be completely supplied by the territory. Who has seen such a situation? A small territory supporting 8 people?

Athos was shocked and shocked, and no one in the room paid any attention to him.

Mr. Treville congratulated Louis XIII: "Your Majesty, there is a large population in this territory. You can try emergency conscription within the scope of food permits, so that your strength will be strengthened at once."

Louis XIII also showed relief in his eyes: "It seems that the cardinal had thought about it a long time ago, so he suggested that the queen and I come here for a 'pilgrimage'."

"It's easy in this way. We sent people to guard several traffic arteries, including land and water, to block the rebels' attacks at these locations, and at the same time maintain the transportation of materials until reinforcements arrive..."

Mr. Isaac went on in one breath, until he got stuck--

Will reinforcements really come?

Roland was sure: "Reinforcements will arrive."

She suddenly had confidence in the cardinal.

Since the other party has secured her territory to Louis XIII and the queen, she should have a back hand, and will not sit and watch them be trapped to death on this land.

"That's it!" Everyone agreed to the proposal of Isaac, the commander of the imperial army, and prepared to make arrangements separately.

"Mr. Isaac, I heard that there are some very powerful soldiers in your imperial army. Can you assign them to the most important places for defense?" Roland suggested to the commander of the imperial army.

"Of course, Mr. Treville, you also have very heroic musketeers under your command. After all, my husband also serves under your command. Can you select some key figures and let them lead these imperial troops?"

These words flattered the two commanders very comfortably, so naturally they all agreed.

After discussing all the arrangements, Roland immediately left the map, helped the queen who had finished writing the letter, and the two left the new house together.

Roland heard the voices of the men behind him: "Oh, there is also the issue of ordnance and weapons..."

"Yeah, it's really inconvenient to discuss when there are women around."

"It's not easy for women to ask about logistics and supplies. How do they understand this?"

Roland couldn't help laughing: She originally planned to ask Duke Andre to tell them about the weapons and equipment on the territory. After all, Duke Andre is the person in charge of the equipment.

But since this is the case, let them be anxious, and she will think about it when they come to her when they are desperate.

At this time, she heard the queen's voice whispering in her ear: "Countess, you know all this, you are not inferior to them at all, right?"

Roland sent the queen back to her residence in Sweetwater Town - a new-style house next door.Although the royal couple now live in different houses, the distance between the couple is much smaller than when they were in the Louvre.

It was already dark when Roland left the queen's residence.Standing on the square in the center of the town and looking around, the bustling crowds during the day have dispersed, replaced by the warm lights of Wanjia.

The cold fog that is common this season has begun to diffuse between the buildings again.Roland couldn't help reaching out and tugging at the cloak on his body.

She suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes, followed the sound, and at the end of the fog-shrouded road in Tianshui Town, there was a faint shadow, as if someone was coming towards her.

This scene seemed familiar, and Roland couldn't help stopping.

Suddenly, a "meow" sounded, and Roland lowered his head, and found that there was an extra big orange at his feet.

Roland stretched out his arms, immediately picked up the cat, rubbed its head, and said softly, "You are so heavy."

Daju yelled again, and let Roland hold him without moving, as if enjoying Roland's caress.

"Are you... the big orange of the cardinal?"

Roland suddenly felt that the fat cat seemed familiar. He raised his head in surprise and looked at the cold fog at the end of the road.

The figure was already approaching, a thin horse, and a few guards.

When the lights in front of the church illuminated the person's appearance, Roland finally saw clearly, the thin knight on the thin horse, the red gown on his body turned into a deep wine red in the middle of the night.

When the knight on the skinny horse jumped off the horse, the fat cat in Roland's arms also struggled a few times, broke free from the ground, and quickly ran to the knight.The other party immediately reached out, hugged Daju in his arms, and stood far away opposite Roland, smiling gently.

After Louis XIII and his wife, the Cardinal also came to Sweetwater Town, and came to Roland's side—this town, which was still unknown two years ago, is now like the center of the universe.

For some reason, Roland was a little thankful that she had witnessed the arrival of the cardinal before everyone else.

She was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward to salute the cardinal, and asked, "My lord, can I notify the king for you, and can I arrange a place for you?"

As soon as the cardinal stretched out his hand, the big orange in his arms suddenly "meowed", jumped to the ground by itself, jumped behind the bishop, and went with the horses and guards.

The cardinal held out his hands to Roland.

He looked very tired, with a weathered face, but he smiled very warmly.

"Milady, with all due respect."

"Come here tonight, but I'm just here to see you."

Roland opened his eyes wide: "See me?"

The Duke of Orleans has just launched a rebellion, and the whole of France is in chaos.The king and queen have fled to Sweetwater, expecting the mighty cardinal to bring them reinforcements.

Unexpectedly, the cardinal came to Tianshui Town at night, but it was not for others.

—he came to see her.

Roland was still surprised, the cardinal's posture did not move, he was still stretching out his arms to her, as if he had been waiting for her to step forward, take a step towards his embrace.

"I think, Milady, that you did not seem to understand what I said to you when you danced the sarabande with me at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris last time."

Yes, Roland thought quickly, what the Cardinal had said to her the last time she danced the saraband with him - but at that moment Onegin suddenly appeared and interrupted their dialogue.

But this sentence is so important, is it worth the cardinal rushing to Tianshui Town at this juncture to tell her in person?

"I think if you don't know my whole heart, I'll be upset for the rest of my life."

"That's why I have to come to Sweetwater Town no matter what, to take another look at you and have a few words with you."

The cardinal's posture remained unchanged, he kept reaching out to Roland.Roland stopped two steps away from him, staring at him suspiciously, motionless.

Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked up to him, reaching out to hold his outstretched hands.

His fingertips were cold, but her hands were warm, just enough to warm travelers traveling at night.

She looked up at the thin face.In this plane, she really didn't have a chance to see this face a few times, but she felt very familiar at this moment.

There can only be one explanation for this - the soul under the skin.

She must have known this person for a long time.

He smiled when she took that step.He should have known that sooner or later she would take this step, and sooner or later she would recognize him.

He whispered a sentence in her ear - the original sentence that was interrupted at the beginning.This sentence brought tears to her eyes for a moment, but a smile could not be restrained on the corners of her lips.

Richelieu also smiled, her cold fingertips had been warmed by her.She doesn't need to say anything more, what he thinks and does, what he pays at any cost, she already understands everything.The tacit understanding between people is that simple.

"All of this happened as I wanted. It must be the same for what is about to happen."

"However, no matter what happens, Roland, please trust me."

Before the end of the night, the cardinal delivered his most important order and disappeared into the cold fog of Sweetwater again.