Chapter 316: Border soldiers and civilians all remembered Xiao Ying's name
The Marquis of Zhenyuan commanded an army of 200,000, 100,000 of whom were stationed in Beizhou, and another 100,000 were distributed in the three states near Beizhou.
Once the war becomes urgent, the soldiers of these three states will rush to provide assistance and obey unified dispatch.
In addition to training, these soldiers also cultivate fields and grow crops on weekdays.
Since it was a free time, Han Ce mobilized several thousand soldiers to be responsible for cement and kangs.
I have to say that the military is very efficient.
In just three days, a huge cement workshop was built.
Clay and lime deposits have also been found, and a large quantity has been delivered, waiting for production to begin.
The construction of the kang also began.
Han Ce only needs to be responsible for the military camp, and as for the people, the county magistrates in various places will be responsible for them.
With the promotion of kangs, Xiao Ying's name was also promoted, entering thousands of households and being remembered by countless people.
Including the North, six or seven states have very cold winters, and many elderly people, children and sick people freeze to death every year.
Therefore, winter is like a death sentence for them.
Now that we have kangs, we no longer have to worry about being cold in winter.
And Xiao Ying, who invented the kang, naturally became the savior in their hearts!
Some people even set up tablets to worship Xiao Ying at home.
From this point of view, most people still know how to be grateful.
The emperor was not a stingy person. He did not seek credit, but was generous and told the truth.
On this day, cement production finally started.
Han Ce and a group of generals all gathered in the workshop, waiting for the results anxiously and excitedly.
When the first batch of cement came out, Han Ce couldn't wait to add water and stir it himself to test it.
In the end, it was discovered that it really solidified quickly, and its hardness was no less than that of glutinous rice mortar.
At that moment, everyone was excited and excited!
"Success! General, we succeeded! This cement is actually so powerful!"
"Let me try it too, let me try if cement is really that hard!"
"General, can we start building the city wall?"
"Hahahaha... I'm going to build the city wall to ten feet high, making the ladders of those Jingguo traitors useless!"
"This Xiao Ying is really amazing. How did she discover something like cement?"
"Yes, this replaces the sticky rice mortar. How much money does it save?"
"It's a pity that she's a woman. If she were a man, based on this achievement, he would be able to enter the court and become an official, rising to the top."
"So what if she's a woman? I heard that His Majesty has already conferred upon her a seventh-rank imperial title. This is the first woman in our Yue Nation to earn her own imperial title."
"Seventh rank? She deserves it. I even think it's lower."
A group of men in the military camp were actually talking about Xiao Yingying.
Han Ce also agreed in his heart that Xiao Ying was indeed a capable woman.
If there is a chance, we must meet her. All the soldiers on the border should be grateful to her.
In this way, the construction of the city wall began in full swing at the border, and everyone worked tirelessly and enjoyed it.
There is a city wall at the border, but it is only three or four zhang high. It seems very high, but it is not enough to face enemy attacks.
This time, Han Ce decided to increase it to seven zhang. Such a height was enough to destroy Jingguo’s ladder and catch them off guard!
If there is an opportunity in the future, we can continue to repair it upwards. After all, the materials for making cement can be found everywhere.
Xiao Ying chose this simplest cement because the raw materials were cheap and common.
She also knew that there were better cements, such as those made by adding iron slag, minerals, etc., but those were not materials she could obtain.
Naturally, she was unaware of the construction of cement workshops and city walls at the border.
In the past few days, in addition to occasionally inspecting the printing workshop to observe the progress, he also went to the sect.
The children brought back in the third batch have already entered the second level of Qi Refining. Their cultivation speed is average, but it is also worth being happy about.
The fourteen children brought back in the fourth batch all took the spiritual grass to cleanse their marrow, and all entered the first level of Qi Refining.
Xiao Ying was very pleased to see the sect gradually prospering, with more talents and stronger strength.
At this rate, in a few years, her Xiaoyao Sect will be famous all over the world!
"I don't know if your father and his men will be back for the New Year this year. The Jing people invaded in the winter of the past two years, and they haven't been back for the New Year in three years."
"If I could come back this year, Yingying, you could come back to the capital with me, and our family could be reunited. That would be wonderful."
In the pavilion, Ning Leshu, wearing a snow-white cloak, was sitting on a stone bench chatting with Xiao Ying.
There was a thick cushion on the stool and a stove next to it, so it didn't feel cold.
Xiao Ying was only wearing a cotton coat and looked very thin.
As a monk, it is basic not to be hot in summer and not to be cold in winter.
Ning Leshu was surprised at first and told her to wear more clothes.
Later I found out that she really wasn't cold, so I stopped talking about it, but I became even more confused.
"There's always a chance." Xiao Ying smiled. "I'm not ready to go back yet. I hope Mom can give me some more time."
"well.
Ning Leshu sighed lightly and was about to say something when He Changgui suddenly ran over excitedly.
"Madam, we have distinguished guests! They look a lot like the ones who came to the palace last time!"
"In the palace?"
Ning Leshu was shocked at the time. Why would someone from the palace come here?
She immediately looked at Xiao Ying, and Xiao Ying suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but smile.
"Let's go and take a look together."
Seeing her mother's nervousness, she couldn't help but comfort her: "Mom, don't worry, it should be a good thing."
If I'm not mistaken, it was probably because he reported cement, pinyin, and other things, and the court's reward arrived.
Hearing this, Ning Leshu nodded and secretly felt relieved.
As soon as the door of the house was opened, the imperial reward team arrived outside. It was the same eunuch Wang from last time.
Eunuch Wang smiled broadly when he saw Xiao Ying, but was stunned when he saw Ning Leshu next to her.
How come this person is here?
Of course he knew Ning Leshu.
The other party is the prime minister's most beloved jewel in the crown, and also the wife of the Marquis of Zhenyuan. She is also very famous among the noble ladies in the capital.
How could such a distinguished lady appear here? And she seemed to have such a good relationship with Mrs. Xiao?
His eyes moved between the two of them, and when he saw their faces clearly, he suddenly shuddered and his expression changed slightly.
But he quickly came to his senses and realized that sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing, and this secret should not be leaked from him.
I just feel very emotional in my heart. I am afraid that this Mrs. Xiao will soon become a phoenix!
"I was wondering why today was so unusual? Turns out we have a distinguished guest."
Xiao Ying's heart moved, and he thought to himself that this was not good. He shouldn't have let his mother come out with him.
But it's too late now. I just hope this father-in-law is not a nosy person.
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