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Eight hundred and thirtieth chapters on the Yellow River

Ji Xiang was frightened because of a few days ago when Zhao Jin and his friends discussed things and had lunch together. When chatting after dinner, Ruhui mentioned that Chen Huang's wedding was approaching, which was a happy event. Everyone was happy for Chen Huang. Ji Xiang smiled and said, "When we win this time, our second brother will get married."

It was just a casual sentence, and Chen Huang was embarrassed to say it. No one expected that Zhao Jin would lose his temper and asked Ji Xiang not to say that.

In front of his friends, Zhao Jin rarely loses his temper. Even if he is strict, he will explain the truth. This is the first time that he has been punished without any advice.

Everyone thought that Zhao Jin was getting close to the war, and Chen Huang even said that the marriage was not in a hurry. Zhao Jin's answer was also very strange: "If the marriage should be handled, you must do it. You can decide whatever day you set, but don't say that it is too unlucky to get married after winning and getting married."

This made everyone confused, but seeing Zhao Jin so serious, everyone habitually felt that it was extraordinary and they did what they did.

The team didn't take long to go out, and several cavalry rushed over from the east. The cavalry wandering outside the brigade went over and stopped him and immediately let him go. Zhao Jin, who was far away, already knew who was coming.

Those riders came to the front and all turned over and dismounted. The leader was Wang Zhaojing. He had already gone to Yunshan Temple the day before yesterday to check the construction of the supplies and fortifications there. It was said that he would not be able to come back today.

"Brother, fifth brother, I wish the horse success and the flag will be successful." Wang Zhaojing bowed to the ground on the side of the road.

Zhao Jin and Ji Xiang both dismounted. Ji Xiang returned the favor with a smile, while Zhao Jin said in a deep voice: "Plan to get to this point, and your grasp is getting bigger and bigger. Just wait for the good news."

"Brother, it is naturally the best if it succeeds. If it fails, brother should think about the overall situation." Wang Zhaojing said solemnly.

The news that Wang Youshan was arrested and imprisoned was passed back for several months. Wang Zhaojing was in pain all day long and didn't care about any decorations. At this time, he looked like a man in his thirties.

Hearing his words, Zhao Jin punched Wang Zhaojing in the chest and said, "Think about a good place, you should be optimistic about your home, I will return if I win."

After saying that, Zhao Jin got on the horse, Wang Zhaojing bowed to the ground again and greeted the forward brigade.

Although Zhao Ziying had a fleet, it was always very troublesome for cavalry to cross the river. Ji Xiang first arranged a team of guards Zhao Jin crossing the river, and the ship was controlled by the Cai family himself.

"Jin Jun will definitely win this time." Cai De, who was driving the boat, flattered him. Zhao Jin was with him and saw how he controlled the boat.

Zhao Jin has heard too much about the wishes of victory these days, but he just smiled and nodded. Cai De shouted that the boatman was busy and continued: "Mr. Jin has accumulated great virtues, and the Dragon Prince and the gods and Buddhas in the sky are also watching, and they will definitely win."

The waterways of the Yellow River are dangerous, and the boatmen are very superstitious about the Dragon King of the Yellow River and the gods and Buddhas in the sky. Cai De said this is not surprising, but Zhao Jin was a little puzzled, saying that he would accumulate virtue for no reason.

"Mr. Jin, the young people often walk on the Yellow River and know the dangers of our river."

Dangerous? Zhao Jin looked at the river surface. The water flow was very smooth and there was no danger at all. Cai De continued on the other side: "When the water control was used, several large stones in the Yellow River were all gone. The river water slowed down, and the sand and soil in the water flow were sinking, making the bottom of the river higher and higher. It was okay to say that it had not rained much in recent years. But if this continues, once it rains heavily and flows down, it will cause heavy water. The terrain of the south bank is low, and I don't know how many places it will flood when the water is flooded, and even Pizhou will suffer."

Zhao Jin understood what Cai De said. The mud and sand carried by the Yellow River continue to silt, making the river narrower and shallower. If the water level in the upper reaches becomes large and rises, it may cause floods.

"In those years, people on the water were afraid of this. They were worried when it rained, fearing disaster."

Perhaps he always thinks that when he talks about this topic, Cai De talks endlessly, and Zhao Jin is also attracted by this topic and looks at the river, but he can't feel the danger that the other party is talking about. Judging from the appearance of the two sides of the river, the river seems to be a little narrower than before.

"My Lord is good for me. In winter, I have built dams and dug rivers. I have built so many ditches to divert water. If I continue to do this, even if there is a heavy flood, it will not be as dangerous as before. I will divide it along the ditches. The river dam will work, and the mud and sand in the river have been rectified. Now we sleep well on the water. We used to sleep well on the water. We did not dare to sell land after making money, but now everyone doesn't want to worry about the river anymore. They all want to buy a farm and spend the rest of their lives comfortably." Cai De said with a smile.

Zhao Jin initially built water conservancy and rectified the Yellow River, with the purpose of making Xuzhou more water irrigated land, and his own farms will be more harvested and their production will be more stable. However, he didn't think so much. After hearing what Cai De said, he realized how great the benefits of unintentional planting willows were. The floods of the Yellow River have always been a major disaster for the people in the river basin. What he did can really benefit Xuzhou.

"Since the Jia River was opened, the canal was no longer in our Xuzhou, and our Xuzhou was ruined. Everyone didn't know when it would be. Unexpectedly, Master Jin made our Xuzhou prosperous again." Cai De said in a nagging manner.

"Don't rush to go ashore to enjoy your happiness. I will build more boats for you. You will have great uses in the future." Zhao Jin replied to his previous sentence.

Cai De shouted at the sailors twice, and hurried over to pull the sails and steer. After the arrangement, Cai De said to Zhao Jin: "Please don't worry, the young men can't help Jin, but the young men on the water must come desperately, and they will never be vague."

Zhao Jin nodded with a smile and turned around to look around. It was normal for the fleet to be everywhere. Although the Cai family in the Yellow River is also a subordinate of Zhao Jin, there were not many opportunities to deal with Zhao Jin. Cai De was very restrained and nervous in front of Zhao Jin. After saying a few words, he not only did not relax, but felt more restrained. When he didn't deal with him, he subconsciously felt that a young man in his early twenties would not be able to go there no matter how strong he was. But when he had really had close contact, he found that the other party's usual words put pressure on people.

Even though he was reserved, Cai De couldn't help but say: "Mr. Jin, you must win this time. We have to rely on Mr. Jin for good days in Xuzhou."

I had good prayers and blessings before, but at this time I couldn't help but tell the truth. After all, I was facing the imperial army, and it was a strong town in the northern part of the capital. After all, Zhaoziying was just a local local village hero. It was normal for Cai De to be nervous about the periphery of Zhaoying.

"I will definitely win." Zhao Jin's answer was very simple.

When the boat arrived at the north shore, Zhao Jin and the mounts of the guards beside him had been prepared, while others had to wait. Xu Bend had already brought the Xu family's children to greet him.

Nowadays, the children in charge of the Xu family who are in power are all loyal to Xu Zhenzhen. Those who have strange ambitions have long been washed away by Yu Jing's changes.

"Uncle Second, how are the camp prepared?" Zhao Jin asked straight to the point without hesitation.

The Zhao Ying team led by Zhao Jin relies on the manor and city in Xuzhou to obtain supplies on the spot, but the Yingpan is located in Yutai County, Shandong, about ten miles away from Xuzhou.

When Xu Bend heard Zhao Jin's inquiry, he looked a little embarrassed, but he immediately replied: "It has been raining a few days ago, and it is difficult for the big cart to walk on the road. The camp there has been assumed, but the food and fodder are not ready yet."

Even if Zhaoziying renovates various roads in Xuzhou, it has been widened and repaired as much as possible. However, no matter how good the dirt road is, it is a dirt road. When it rains, the road becomes muddy. The heavy-loaded wooden wheel truck can easily fall into the mud pit, which greatly affects the progress.

"Then use more manpower. What are the many young and strong people in the Xu family who have kept? Apart from those who built and repair weapons, the rest are mobilized to use. At this moment, it cannot be regarded as doing business." Zhao Jin did not give face to his elders at all, and his voice was very cold.

Xu Bend immediately saw a cold sweat on his forehead, and he agreed there repeatedly, wanting to say that the food and food in Jingshan had been prepared and invited Zhao Jin to the banquet, but when he saw Zhao Jin's cold eyes, he did not say anything at the throat. Instead, he hurriedly ordered the children around him to do as Zhao Jin told him.

Among the dozen young Xu family members around Xu Bend, most of them bowed their heads respectfully, and some of them showed an indignant expression on their faces. They could see each other clearly and were also taken in their eyes by Zhao Jin.

Niu Jinbao, who was following Zhao Jin, had a look of vigilance on his face. Zhao Jin looked natural, but he knew that those who looked angry were servants of the inner guards, and maybe they were the group of people who were the most loyal to him in the Xu family.

Zhao Jin's team took a short rest on the shore and set off on the horse. Not long after walking, the fast-paced letter servants began to arrive from the north.

Chen Han's first regiment and Shi Manqiang's second regiment had arrived in Pei County. After passing Jingoukou, they camped on a village north of Pei County. The first regiment led by Lu Da was already waiting near Guting Town.

The musket company led by Meng Zhiqi is waiting two miles away from the north bank of the Yellow River. Currently, there are 214 people practicing musket shooting and meeting the requirements. The main ones are dozens of Xu family members, and there are more than 20 regiments. These people are divided into two companies, led by Meng Zhiqi.

Although Meng Zhiqi is a firearm company now, this position makes many people jealous and they are in charge of two companies at once. According to the precedent of Zhao's calligraphy, the worst team will be the leader in the future. Many people have already said sour words, saying that Jin's personal companion and his sister are in the inner house, the promotion will be fast.

No one cared about the gossip, but a young servant was promoted to manage two companies, and his experience and ability were insufficient, so the two firearms companies were also directly under Zhao Jin. At the same time, the first company was Meng Zhiqi, and the second company was temporarily the foreigner Louis and his old servant Hildo. The translator also wanted to follow him. The translator was unwilling to come, but he started fighting with the government army and died. He was already scared, but he knew that it was impossible to leave. After he went there, he still had 200 taels of silver to take, so he gritted his teeth and accepted his fate.

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