Wang Dingliu explained Wu Jiang's situation to him clearly.

Liu Feng himself also had a premonition.

Wu Jiang just wanted these old countrymen to live a relatively stable life and had no ambition to rule the world.

As long as he has enough materials and can make various advanced weapons, it will not be difficult for him to sweep across Dali alone.

It is not yet time to rebel.

Wu Jiang was very nervous. After he finished visiting the water fort with Liu Feng, he left.

But that's how things are in this world. The speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it to heart.

Liu Feng brought up this matter in front of Wu Jiang today, which has already planted a seed in Wu Jiang.

Wu Jiang was very clear about Liu Feng's style. If Liu Feng were allowed to govern the world, he would definitely be a wise ruler and an emperor of all ages.

Now that he can love and care for the people under his rule so much, he will surely do the same when he becomes a king.

Since I know my identity and Liu Feng is good at strategy and both civil and military, why don't I make some preparations in secret?

After leaving the water fort, Liu Feng did not go back to the village directly, but chose to continue down.

Liu Feng was not clear about the situation around the water fort and had not conducted a careful survey.

There is nothing else to do today, so I will conduct a thorough survey of the surrounding situation, as planning and construction will be needed in the future.

After climbing to a higher hill, Liu Feng looked around.

Now half of the first month of the year has passed, and in just over ten days it will be February.

However, it will take some time for the snow in the mountains to melt completely.

“This valley is nice.”

"That's Liu Lang and his tribe over there."

This valley can be used by Liu Lang's people to grow peppers.

Liu Feng walked towards the official road with a puff of snow on his feet.

He was now wearing a pair of animal leather boots that Mu Wanqing had several women sew together in the leather armor workshop using double layers of animal hides. They were very high and very thick, making it very easy to walk in the snow.

Not long after, Liu Feng arrived at the official road.

The water fort is in the south, and the official road under your feet is the path leading to the south. It is much wider than the official road to Wenhuang County.

Although the snow on the mountain has not melted yet, there is no snow on this official road, which shows that it has been melted by the passers-by.

That road seems to be the road to Youzhou's capital, Youzhou City.

The Fengling Army entered Tianyong City along this road, and they also took this road when they left.

"If we build a post station here, the income will definitely be good."

Liu Feng touched his chin and thought, walked along the pipeline for a distance, and was attracted by a relatively flat and huge piece of land.

This place is not far from Siwa Village and essentially belongs to Xinhedu's territory, so it would be a good idea to build an inn to provide accommodation and meals for the merchants coming and going.

After looking around, Liu Feng returned to the village.

Just as I was about to take a shortcut through a small path, a figure suddenly appeared.

"Brother, are you a hunter from the surrounding villages?"

Seeing that Liu Feng's coat was made of animal skin and that he was wearing animal skin shoes, the other party subconsciously thought Liu Feng was a hunter.

It’s not his fault. Liu Feng did put on a fur coat to keep warm when he went out.

Hearing the other party's greeting, Liu Feng slowly looked up and saw that the other party had a small braid.

He was wearing several thin leather jackets with some rags hanging from them, and a pair of soaked cloth boots on his feet.

He seemed to be staggering when he walked.

Liu Feng understood instantly that this was just a deserter.

There are many cruel and ruthless people among the deserters. They were village hooligans before being forced into the army. They are lazy and good-for-nothing in the army. When a war really breaks out, these people are the first to run away.

"What do you want?"

Liu Feng was not panicked at all.

He carried the machete with him when he went out, but it was hidden by his coat. Even if he didn't use the machete, this guy?

Liu Feng can do it with one hand.

The man came up with a smile.

He reached out and put his hand on Liu Feng's shoulder.

"Brother, I am in great distress now, please help me."

"I think the animal skins you wear are worth a lot of money."

"Just take it off for me, brother. I'll exchange it for some money to go home."

"But don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly. I'll beat you half to death as a reward. How about that?"

The deserter spoke slowly, showing his black teeth.

As the deserter finished speaking, five or six deserters came out from the surrounding woods one after another.

His outfit is similar to that of this Black Fang deserter.

It seems that these people are from the same hometown.

They were all reinforcements that came from the capital with Pang Shouyang, so their hometowns were probably in the south.

If you want to go home, it will take several months.

What's more, Youzhou is now covered with snow everywhere, and food and clothing are not guaranteed at all. If they don't get some supplies by looting, it is only a matter of time before they freeze to death outside.

"Brother, there are too many of you. I only have one piece of clothing, and it's not enough to share."

"How about this? I have plenty of animal skins and clothes at home. Why don't you come with me and get some?"

Liu Feng tilted his head and looked at the mountain in the distance.

They are now very close to the village and not far from where Wang Dingliu and his men set up their outpost.

I guess the noise here will soon alert the spies patrolling nearby.

Because Liu Feng had already seen a figure appear on the top of the hill, and was now hiding in the snow and looking towards this side.

After confirming that it was their general Liu Feng, the spy did not forget to wave to Liu Feng playfully, as if he was afraid that Liu Feng had not noticed him.

Liu Feng winked at the spy, asking him to go and greet the main force, and then he started talking to these deserters.

These deserters seemed to have discovered something wrong and immediately aimed at Liu Feng's neck.

The expression on his face was one of rage, and he roared loudly.

Don't play any tricks on me, or I'll break your neck.

With such mediocre skills, he really can't stand up to Liu Feng.

The moment he stretched out his hands to pinch his neck, Liu Feng's hands had already moved, instantly pinching his wrist, and with a backhand grab, he held the deserter tightly.

Not only are these deserters brainless, they are also extremely unlucky.

The robbery fell on him.

Liu Feng couldn't help but laugh.

“It hurts, it hurts…”

The deserter was restrained by Liu Feng's grappling hand and screamed in pain. He heard Liu Feng's disdainful laughter behind him. Suddenly, his eyes rolled and he thought quickly, slamming his head back.

The target was Liu Feng's face.

This kind of deserter has average ability on the battlefield, but has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

They are all dirty tricks.

If Liu Feng fell into the hands of such a person, he would not be worthy of continuing to lead the army.

Liu Feng tilted his head naturally to avoid the attack, then made a fist with his left hand, with his thumb raised and the protruding knuckles like sharp blades, and hit the deserter's temple.

The deserter's body suddenly went limp, his vision went dark, and he collapsed.