Gu Wenheng had been mentally prepared. Except for some guards who protected him closely, he sent everyone else to nearby counties and cities to buy as many supplies as possible for the winter.
After all, they have to ensure food supply for more than 20 people here.
After these days of investigation, he already knew that although Lucheng was a prefecture-level city, it was really poor.
In addition, the several counties under it were often invaded and robbed by bandits, making survival a serious problem, let alone paying taxes.
When he took over, he not only found that the government storehouse was empty, but the rats in the granary were starving to the point of skin and bones.
Those profit-oriented officials in the capital should be aware of the situation here. They all feel that this position is a hot potato. After it was finally passed on, no one is willing to take it over.
Gu Wenheng, "I was mentally prepared when I came here, and after so many days, I have accepted it.
I have asked my subordinates to prepare everything to get through this winter first."
Zhou Shixiong patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Gu, it's good that you think so. It's a pity that I was not in the capital that day, otherwise I would never let you come here to suffer this hardship."
"This is perfect, we brothers can be together again," Gu Wenheng rubbed his painful shoulder, "but Brother Zhou, can you use less force next time? I am a mortal."
Zhou Shixiong, "Then you should exercise properly, and stop doing those weak scholar tricks. You can't do anything with that."
Gu Wenheng was very curious about those bandits, and Zhou Shixiong's visit this time was just right to help him answer his questions better.
Zhou Shixiong also wanted to make Gu Wenheng feel more confident, so he told him everything he had known about these bandits over the years.
The more Gu Wenheng listened, the more he felt that it was those Japanese from the island. It turned out that those people had already started eyeing this land so long ago?
His mind flashed with Kang's comments on the tiny country, "Wako is the most capricious country. Its people are very mean and don't know the world's kindness. They are only intimidated by the might of the army... Therefore, you can't treat them well."
Gu Wenheng, "Being passive for a long time is not a big deal after all. Brother Zhou, have you ever thought about solving this problem once and for all?"
Zhou Shixiong grabbed his hair and said, "My ancestors have been guarding here for generations, and now I am the only one left. Whenever I think of this, I wish I could eat their blood and chew their bones.
However, these Japanese were cunning and did not land in one place. In addition, they had to guard against the Russians, so they could not spare many troops to defend the coastline.
Because of this, the people in this border town are deeply troubled. The population has been constantly lost over the years. If this continues, it will really become a barren land. "
Over the years, everyone who could escape had escaped, making this land increasingly scarce. The bandits couldn't steal anything to survive the winter, so they set their sights on Lucheng.
Gu Wenheng had seen the feng shui map and knew that this was also true. "It's not okay to take the initiative to be beaten. We have to think of a way to scare them, or give them back in their own way, so that they won't dare to make any more moves."
"Well, to be honest with you, my father had thought about it back then, and even led his soldiers to build a ship. Unfortunately, not long after we set out to sea, these pirates were good at swimming and actually pierced through the ship from the bottom of the sea. Most of the soldiers who went there were buried in that sea.
My father was also escorted by several loyal generals to return safely. Thinking of the loss that time, my father would regret it for a long time. Those were all his best soldiers and generals. "
"..." Gu Wenheng didn't want to give up so quickly, "There will always be a way."
Zhou Shixiong didn't want to keep talking about this heavy topic, so he turned around and asked about Jingzhong's recent situation.
After Zhou Zhixiong left, Gu Wenheng tossed and turned all night and couldn't fall asleep.
Also unable to fall asleep was Jin Qianqian, who was thousands of miles away.
Because the escort company that we had entrusted the escort to came to inform us that the escort team that had promised to send it to Lucheng could no longer go.
Today's winter is colder than in previous years. Snow has already begun to fall in many places. Even if the caravan is anxious to deliver the goods, they dare not choose this time. They can only wait until spring to find a solution.
How could Jin Qianqian not be anxious when thinking of those full trucks of daily necessities? Now she hoped that her senior could make preparations in advance, otherwise this winter would be really hard to endure.
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Kaoshan Village
Gu Datian and his companions stayed in the mountain for several days, cleaned the ancestral graves of every family, and bought incense and burning candles for worship.
They consulted a Feng Shui master, and after ten days or so, they found a good day to dig the grave.
But these days, the weather has started to get colder and there has been freezing rain falling from the sky, so even if we want to move the graves at this time, it is not very realistic.
With so many tablets to be carved, Gu Datian and his friends discussed for half a day and decided to wait until the spring. They couldn't rush and make themselves sick, which would be counterproductive.
After guarding the Li family for a few days, Gu Dashi returned to the county town as soon as Li Bingkun was buried, without even having a farewell dinner.
The Li family's nephews did not try to keep him. These days, this uncle was always finding fault with him, saying that the food was either not to his liking or that something was not cooked well enough.
The old man's behavior made the villagers feel very strange.
If it weren't for their aunt's sake, the brothers would really want to kick the man out. Not only was he of no help, but he just caused trouble.
Luo Gang and another servant were busy running in and out. In his words, if he didn't handle his uncle's funeral properly, he would not be able to explain to the old lady when he returned.
Even though they were ignorant, the Li brothers understood that it was no longer their son-in-law who had the final say in the Gu family, but their own aunt. The brothers felt more at ease.
In fact, Luo Gang was privately reminding the servant not to reveal what the old master had done, otherwise, with the Li family's protective attitude, it would be impossible for Gu Dashi to be entertained here.
Knowing that he would have to spend another New Year in Baini'ao, Gu Dashi's face turned dark.
The little silver he had brought with him had long been spent, but a few unfilial sons handed all the silver to outsiders to manage, causing him to stay in this inn all day long, not daring to spend a single penny.
As natives of Baini'ao, the Gu family is more familiar with this land than the people living in the mountain villages today.
Taking advantage of the time when the mountains were not closed due to heavy snow, Gu Datian prepared to take everyone into the mountains to collect the wild chestnuts and wild walnuts that were familiar to him.
They specifically asked the people living in the mountain villages and learned that they had not dared to go into the mountains in recent years because they were unfamiliar with the place.
Besides, these were originally ownerless items, so Gu Datian and his men would not feel guilty even if they took them.
Gu Datian and his companions did not hide the purpose of their trip.
Village Chief Huang knew their plan, but he still shamelessly went to their door.
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