Chapter 60: Road construction strategy

"The younger generation lives in North County. There are five siblings in the family. The younger is the third. There is a sister and a brother on it." Bai Erniu said.

"My brother. The year before last went to battle. Unfortunately..." Bai Erniu said nothing.

Shang Wen also understands. Wars in Qin were frequent. Bai Erniu is his brother. Already killed.

"Are there anyone else in the family?" Shang Wen asked.

"There is also an old mother, three younger brothers and sisters." Bai Erniu said.

"En. It's busy farming season now. Why are you still coming out?" Shang Wen asked.

"This is a corvee sent by the top. There was no such thing, but it was said that iron ore was discovered. So we first recruited those criminals who committed crimes. Later, there were not enough people. One family. Our family. I came out." Bai Erniu preached honestly.

"Seeing you are as strong as a cow, why are you sick?" Shang Wen asked.

"The corvee originally distributed food from the top, but I ate a lot. In addition, we came early. We did a lot. It was very cold at night here. We didn't have anything to keep out of the cold. We got wind chill." Bai Erniu said.

Shang Wen stopped talking. I can figure it out even if I think about it. Qin Law is strict. In order to meet the deadline. It must be in advance. Without any preparation in advance. Of course these people have to be hungry and cold. Ugh. This can be regarded as harming others by oneself. If not for making trains by smelting iron yourself. I guess... Forget it, I don't want to.

"Stop anyway. Get up. Get up all for me. Hurry up." At this time, Li Er arrived on horseback. Immediately urging the coachmen to transport the iron ore in quickly. The coachmen got up immediately when they heard it.

"What's the matter?" Shang Wen stood up and asked.

"My lord." Li Er saw Shang Wen. Immediately turn over and dismount.

"Subordinates have seen adults." Li Er stepped forward and saluted.

"What's going on?" Shang Wen asked.

"My lord. These are all convoys transporting iron ore." Li Er replied.

"I know this. Why is it so urging?" Shang Wen asked.

"The adults don't know. The iron smelting speed in this iron factory is very fast. The amount of iron ore used is very large." Li Er said.

"Didn't I see the iron factory piled up so high?" Shang Wen asked.

"Oh, sir. The later this is. The more you use. If you don't save some in advance. I'm afraid. You will have to stop work at that time. Once work is stopped, it will not be completed on time. It will be punished." Li Er said a little anxiously. .

"Then you can't use people like that." Shang Wen continued.

"My lord, it's convenient." He took Shangwen and walked aside.

"The adults don't know. The food for these people is provided locally. But Guyang County is a newly established county, and there is no food at all. Coupled with the army's expenses. The logistics is already very difficult." Li Er Explained.

"I see." Shang Wen waved his hand and said.

"Well, let them transport the iron ore back first. Let's stop the iron ore for these two days. Let them have a good rest. Then they will be divided into three shifts. Take turns and transport them backwards." Li Er wanted to start again. Speaking of.

"Go, do as I said." Shang Wen said.

"But, my lord. The ration is only enough for three days. If it is used in this way, I am afraid it will be one day...". Li Er said anxiously.

"Go, go. I think about it myself." Shang Wen waved his hand.

"Here". Li Er had no choice but to take his orders.

Shang Wen watched the long line passing by. I don't know what to do. People like Founder are really too bitter. Can't do this anymore. Otherwise, problems will occur sooner or later. These people are really too bitter.

In general, roads have to be built at present. It can't go on like this. How to repair this road? Can it be repaired? Shang Wen has no bottom in his heart.

It is the one who sent the corvette at present. These people are already miserable. Also, the rations have been exhausted. The army is the first to supply food. The population of North County is small. The land is barren. In this way, it is estimated that the snow-capped mountains have worsened. If Qin wants to unify the six countries in the future. It is estimated that the entire national power will be exhausted. Such a thing is subjugating the country.

How to do. If you forcibly build roads. Not to drive people to death.

"Return to Daying" Shang Wen looked at the long line helplessly.

The carriage quickly arrived at Daying. But it won't get in for a while. Shang Wen got off the car and took a look. I saw rows of Huns were divided into two groups of men and women. From time to time, a large number of cavalry roared past from behind. But there will be no place to put those cattle and sheep for a while. Had to rush to Daying.

"Did you see it. I have some beef to eat today. And mare's milk wine." The two soldiers chatted with each other.

"I'm not accustomed to taking things. It's so terrible. It smells like a fishy smell." said a soldier.

"You idiot, those rations are delicious. I hope to eat meat every day. Drink mare's milk wine. That's the life of the gods." Another soldier said.

"Hey, do you know, I heard. I want to take up this piece of land. This is great. I am definitely not going back. I want to stay here. It must be better than going back to farm. But I just don’t know when it’s up. Implement." The other soldier continued.

"Don't think about it. So a large area..." "Ahem" The other soldier stopped the discussion immediately when he saw his officer walking back and forth.

The words of these two soldiers. Shang Wen moved. Shang Wen originally thought about the post-war. Relying on the trafficking of the Huns as slaves. But now it seems. Impossible to achieve. But now another idea has emerged. That is the land. These lands became the land of no ownership. The original masters above are gone, and now they are all slaves. Most of these slaves were young people. The future is a good workforce. These people except for their own iron factory sent to dig coal mining. Basically, there is not much use. Now I just use these people. Let these people build roads.

And those lands. Now the entire Huns' territory is a vacuum zone. If the Qin Jun can't hold on, it will soon be filled in by Yueshi from the west and Huren from the east. This kind of thing will definitely not be accepted. Qin State is now busy in the farming season, and it is certainly impossible to recruit a large number of citizens in a short period of time.

Although there are policies on top, Shang Wen sees that those policies are pure nonsense. What reward. It is purely to divide up the spoils. Give to others without any compensation. This is unacceptable.

In this case, it's better. Give the land to the coachmen or the workers. Those people dream of owning land. It is better to pay them as a reward. As long as the reward is appropriate. These people must have endless motivation. Those civilian husbands will not worry about being exhausted again because they have delayed their agricultural work. It is best that these policies can move King Qin. At present, he is a supervising army anyhow. Just do it. Whatever you want to kill or pluck, it’s fine.