Ox carts moved slowly.
Follow the ruts all the way south.
Ning Que sat on the ox cart, surrounded by women on both sides.
Muya sat obediently on the left, a faint fragrance still emanating from her. Though only a month had passed, she had matured considerably. Her face was flushed, her skin smooth and delicate. Her hair was styled in a bun, and her clothing now leaned more towards Dafeng. If you ignored the tattoo on her arm, Muya actually looked more like a Dafeng woman.
Of course, they all possessed the characteristics of Yue women. For example, their slender waists resembled those of water snakes. While their skin wasn't quite as fair, their bodies were surprisingly soft. Despite being a fledgling, she was much more accessible than Shen Qinghe, a fact Ning Que found quite enjoyable, and he couldn't stop himself from having sex every night.
"Where...are we going?"
Muya looked ahead, confused.
She has been constantly learning during this period. Although she is not fluent in Fengyu now, she can still speak it for basic daily communication. Qingfeng Mingyue also teaches her to read and write. She is quite talented and can now recognize many characters.
Ning Que had been out of town for quite some time, rarely in the city. Shen Qinghe was in charge of logistics, which sometimes meant dealing with the Yue people. Mu Ya would always come forward to help with translation.
Muya's status and position are here.
If there were any problems, she could personally help. The two tribes were still in the early stages of integration, so there would undoubtedly be various issues on both sides. Sometimes, Muya's help could alleviate a lot of trouble.
"Go and look at the potatoes."
"Potato?"
"It's just growing crops." Ning Que observed both sides and explained, "It's similar to rice. However, potatoes can be used as a staple food, and they're also delicious as a side dish. The main thing is that the yield is very high. Once potatoes are fully grown, the Yue people won't have to worry about going hungry anymore."
“How high can the output be?”
"Let me think about it." Ning Que was unsure at the moment, and then he said softly, "According to Dafeng's unit, one mu of land can produce about two dan of rice, which is 240 kilograms. If it's potatoes, maybe up to 20 dan. Of course, this is just my preliminary estimate. The specific yield still depends on the fertility of the land and the farming method. If it is cultivated normally, it should be much higher."
"Twenty...twenty stones?!"
"Yeah, silly girl."
Muya was dumbfounded at this moment.
But she had no doubts.
Because she believed in Ning Que.
As long as Ning Que said it, it must be true.
Moreover, Ning Que was quite serious this time, even calling all the prominent figures in Panyu City. If Ning Que was not absolutely sure, he would not have done so.
"You'll see it in a moment."
Ning Que just smiled.
This road is currently being repaired.
It was Tie Niu and his personal guards who did the work.
First, the brush on either side was leveled to widen the road. Then, the foundation was continuously dug and compacted, making the road incredibly flat. Two wooden rails were then laid down in the middle of the road, just wide enough for the wheels to fit. As long as the oxen and horses didn't change direction easily, they could move at a considerable speed.
Ning Que named this road the Chidao, which was much better than the previous muddy road. He also ordered that all ox carts and horse carriages have the same wheelbase.
The Chidao is similar to the train tracks of later generations, except that the tracks are buried in the ground, which is just enough for the wheels to get stuck in and can also effectively prevent rollovers.
Anyone who has lived in the countryside knows that some dirt roads leave ruts when it rains. Once the dirt roads dry up, they become difficult to navigate. But after Ning Que built the highway, even rain wouldn't affect travel.
Ning Que observed the dense jungle on either side. The past few days had been anything but peaceful, with numerous wild beasts encountered. Furthermore, the Japanese pirates had also sent spies, only to be repelled by their own guards.
The Japanese pirates were extremely greedy and would not cry until they saw the coffin. Even after being defeated, they would not reflect on themselves, but would only think about why they failed to win.
Compared to Nanyue, conditions in Minyue were actually more difficult. The region was filled with high mountains and vast swamps, easily plunging into them. The Japanese pirates weren't content to limit themselves to Minyue and would naturally continue their expansion. They also sought to capture more captives to aid them in farming and forging weapons.
Ning Que was just about to relax when he heard a rustling sound. Several towering trees were shaking violently. Before Ning Que could warn them, two figures attacked simultaneously from the left and right.
They were all dressed in black and wearing masks, their swords trembling incessantly, their sights pointed squarely at Ning Que. Upon seeing them appear, Ning Que abruptly unsheathed his spear from under the oxcart. He held it across his chest, blocking the swords, and then delivered two kicks, forcing them back.
"Enemy attack!"
"Enemy attack!"
Muya yelled out in horror.
Shen Qinghe raised his hand, looked at the two familiar people, and said calmly: "Don't panic, just do what you need to do."
Ning Que smiled.
As soon as they fought, he knew who these two people were.
Of course, they were Yi Suiyun and Ximen Jie, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Especially the Seven-Star Dragon Abyss Sword in Yi Suiyun's hand, but it was a gift from him, so it could naturally be seen at a glance.
He leaped forward, landing firmly on the ground. He looked at the two men chasing him and lunged with his spear. Yi Suiyun, swinging his sword in a flower pattern, hastily deflected the spear. Ximen Jie was even faster, stabbing Ning Que directly in the back.
Seeing that he was about to succeed, Ning Que suddenly raised his spear and stabbed at Yi Suiyun in front of him, who naturally dodged. After failing to hit the target, Ning Que took advantage of the situation and launched a counterattack. Ximen Jie was obviously not prepared, and in his hasty change of tactics, he almost got pierced through the arm by the spear.
"Depend on!"
"No more fighting!"
"It's really boring to fight with you."
Ximen Jie took off his mask and said helplessly, "You are like a person with eyes on your back. You can even use a surprise attack. If you didn't use it, you would have lost without a doubt."
"You're just too stupid." Yi Suiyun also took off his mask, sheathed his sword, and accused him, "According to what I said, you should have confronted me head-on. Fight quickly, fight at close range, and give me a chance to stab him in the middle. You insisted on trying to sneak attack from behind, and ended up being taught a lesson by Junior Brother's surprise attack."
"How dare you say that to me?" Ximen Jie cursed and patted his shoulder. "No matter what, I'm still your senior. Xiao Ning's spearmanship is well known to everyone. If you and I don't rely on sneak attacks, we won't be able to hold out for long. If we want to complete the mission, we must take risks. You don't know the art of assassination at all, so you still need to learn!"
"Bah, who wants to learn your assassination skills?"
Yi Suiyun smiled contemptuously.
"Haha, you're finally here."
Ning Que looked at them and smiled.
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