Liu Xin did not return the same way. Instead, he chose another path. It is also the northern line of the Silk Road. From Shule Jingweitou, Wensu, Gumo, Qiuci, Yanqi, Cheshi, and Yihe. Finally arrived at Yumen Pass. In this case. He is equivalent to walking the entire Western Regions in a circle.
The Han army successively annihilated the two most powerful horse bandits in the Western Regions, Black Tornado and Half Cloud. The news of the defeat of the Three-Power Allied Forces has long spread throughout the Western Regions. Regardless of the original opposition to the reconstruction of the Western Regions Protectorate or a country that held a wait-and-see attitude. Attitudes changed abruptly. In turn, he supported the reconstruction of the Western Regions Duhu Mansion. Liu Xin went very smoothly along the way. Within a few days. The team has arrived outside Gumo City. Gumo Wang Wu ** even took the soldiers and people of the city out of the city to greet him ten miles away.
Actually. Because Jia Xu has finished the preliminary work. Now there is no need for Liu Xin to spend any more words. The same as the previous countries. All Liu Xin needs to do now is to encourage Uzbekistan. Give some more silk and porcelain. Then go to the streets of Gumo City to experience the sentiments of the people. of course. Naturally, the first one was the banquet held by Uzbekistan for Liu Xin.
Three rounds of wine. Wu**'s face suddenly felt bitter. He bowed and said, "Master Liu. Xiao Wang has something to ask for. I hope that the adults can agree."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "U**. Don't be restrained. Sit down and speak slowly. As long as Liu can help solve it. Liu will do his best."
U** did not sit down. Instead, he continued to stand and say, "Master Liu. It's like this. What we lack most in Gumo country is food. Can you ask adults to support me?"
When Jia Xu passed by Gumo the other day. Wu ** mentioned the shortage of food in Gumo. However, Jia Xu's Western Regions Protectorate has not yet been formally established. He couldn't control the allocation of grain to Gumo.
After listening to the words of Wu**. Liu Xin was slightly surprised. Thought for a while. Said: "As far as I know. There are many deserts in the Western Regions. So it is impossible to be rich in food. But there are still a few oasis. Self-sufficiency should not be a problem. And Liu has gone to so many countries. It is true that no country has been short of food. . Why is Gumo short of food."
to be frank. Liu Xin has no shortage of food. If we wait for Jiangnan's fertile land to be developed in place. There will be a new granary for Dahan. No need to worry about food. But the food is not fake. It is difficult to transport it to the Western Regions. This is also the main reason why Liu Xin considered reducing the garrison in the Western Regions a few days ago. and so. I heard that Gumo is short of food. Liu Xin did not immediately agree.
Wu** said bitterly: "Don't hide from Master Liu. Gumo is no better than other countries. In addition to the desert, there is a large black rock mountain. There is no grass."
"Oh." Liu Xin sat up straight. Frowned and said. "It's all around the desert. Survival is not easy. There is still such a place where no grass grows. Let's do it. Supporting food. I can't promise you for the time being. I will make a decision when I visit the Black Rock Mountain tomorrow."
the next day. Liu Xin just went out. U** was greeted. Shi Li said, "Master Liu. Can I go to Heishi Mountain for a look now."
Seeing Wu ** look anxious. Liu Xin was not only not angry. On the contrary, I was a little relieved. This shows that the King Gumo of Wu** still cares about the livelihood of the people. Because even if there is no more food. There will be no shortage of food for those dignitaries. Therefore, the biggest victims of food shortages are the ordinary people. U** is so anxious. Explain that he cares about those people.
Liu Xin nodded in satisfaction. Said: "It's not too late. Let's go now."
Wu** hesitated and said, "My lord, you don't seem to have breakfast yet."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "The Western Regions Protector House has been rebuilt. From now on, the people of Gumo will be the people of my big man. I can't just watch the people of the big man still hungry. Let's take a few steamed buns. While walking. eat."
The location of Gumo is actually a larger oasis. With the increase of Gumo population. Houses have been built in many parts of the oasis. There is even less land available for farming and grazing. And there are no other oasis in Gumo. The supply of food has naturally become a big problem.
but. Different from other places. There is no desert to the east of Gumo City. It is a large black stone ground. The locals call it Black Rock Mountain. Although it is called a mountain. In fact, it is not much higher than the surrounding area. At best, it can only be counted as a hill. But no grass grows on the hills. A piece of blackness. Can't see the head at a glance.
Liu Xin came to Heishi Mountain. Turn over and jump off the horse. Walked a few steps forward. Suddenly his eyes lit up. What kind of Black Rock Mountain is this? It is clearly a coal mountain.
Others don't know. But Liu Xin is very clear. Coal is definitely a good thing. Not only that. Liu Xin also knew that rich coal mines were buried in many places. But the coal is buried very deep underground or deep in the mountains. Even if Liu Xin knew. With current capabilities. It is also impossible to take them out.
The Black Rock Mountain in front of me is different. This is a shallow coal mine. It is a large coal field. This coal field has a radius of tens of miles. Contains a wealth of high-quality coal. Spontaneous combustion even occurred more than a thousand years later. A big fire burned for hundreds of years. Eventually became the prototype of Flame Mountain in Journey to the West. Of course Liu Xin didn't know that this was the Flaming Mountain described by Wu Chengen. But he knew how important these coals are.
Take cooking for example. The cuisine of Zhoumufu is not available in other places. The biggest difference is that there are a lot of stir-fries. The cooking needs to control the heat. In the absence of coal. Only wood and straw can be used for cooking. It is difficult to reach the temperature required by Liu Xin. Now there is coal. These problems can be solved. Liu Xin has even smelled the aroma of the ingredients stir-fried in an iron pan.
Of course, the greater use of coal is not to fry a few small dishes. But it can smelt better iron and even steel. Looking at the blackness in front of me. Liu Xin's eyes were about to shine.
but. Liu Xin would not tell Uzbekistan about her findings. He calmed down for a while. Turned his head and smiled: "It's hard to find such a large area that is not a desert. But no grass grows. What a pity, what a pity."
Wu** quickly continued: "Yes. That's why Xiao Wang wanted to ask the adults for help."
Liu Xin laughed. Said: "Don't worry. I'll help you with this. I will send more people soon. I will conduct a detailed investigation of this Black Rock Mountain. See if there is any possibility to transform this place. Let this be an oasis."
Uzbekistan was greatly disappointed. With a wry smile: "Master Liu. People waiting for you have turned this place into an oasis. I'm afraid my people have starved to death long ago."
Liu Xin patted Wu** on the shoulder. He smiled and said: "No. Before this black rock mountain becomes an oasis. I will provide all the food that Gumo needs. However, I also have a condition."
U** suddenly turned from worry to joy. Repeatedly said: "As long as Master Liu can provide us with food. We can agree to any conditions. Of course. Please rest assured, Master Liu. We will pay for these food."
Liu Xin laughed and said: "They are all big people. Liu will not bear to watch them go hungry. You don't have to pay for it. There is only one. My people are here to study how to transform Heishi Mountain. There may be many. Confidential. So. From now on. No one can approach this area. This is done. Food is not a problem."
Wu** said hurriedly: "It turns out that Master Liu is on this condition. No problem. No problem. The Heishishan area is a place where birds don't shit. Usually no one comes. Xiao Wang will send another order after he goes back. It is guaranteed that no one will approach."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "That's good. Liu will leave. The food will be delivered in a few days. I will send an army to take over this Black Rock Mountain soon."
U** was taken aback. Hurriedly asked, "Master Liu will not play in Gumo for two more days."
Liu Xin shook his head. Said: "The problem of Heishi Mountain will be solved one day sooner. The people of Gumo will be able to live a prosperous life one day sooner. Time waits for no one."
Found such a large coal field. Where can Liu Xin stay? His mind had already flown into the city of Chang'an. Can't wait to organize an engineering team to mine the coal here now.
the following few days. Liu Xin was busy rushing. Even Jia Xu's newly formed Western Region Protectorate did not stay too much. Also declined the banquet of King Qiuci. Go all the way. He appeared at Yumen Pass seven days later.
Enter Yumen Pass. The first thing Liu Xin did was to discover his discovery in Gumo. At the same time, the two methods of Meteor Kuai Ma and Fei Ge Chuan were sent to Xiangyang and Chang'an respectively. It was sent to Xiangyang to tell Ma Yun about this situation. Sending to Chang'an is to notify Xiang Lang to deploy manpower. Ready to go to Gumo to mine coal.
then. Liu Xin left Yumen Pass. Keep going. After entering Yumen Pass. The road becomes unobstructed. Here are all newly built avenues. Enough for four carriages to drive side by side. Both sides of the road were planted with street trees. Can block the hot summer sun. Walk on such an avenue. The speed of advancement will naturally increase. Coupled with Liu Xin's return to heart. Three days later. They passed Liangzhou. Enter Fufeng County.
It's getting closer and closer to Chang'an City. On the contrary, Liu Xin was not as anxious as he was at the beginning. He ordered a slowdown. Turn to Yiwu City. Wucheng was originally Dong Zhuo's lair. After a year of construction. This will become the new research and development base of the institute.
Liu Xin is very satisfied with the construction here. The high walls can be used just in time. Prevent outsiders from entering. Those houses left by Dong Zhuo in the city have become the "laboratory" of the research institute after a little renovation. The surrounding areas outside the city have been delimited into a military restricted zone. It was converted into a second training center there. Of course. The training center and research base that were originally located in the western suburbs of Xiangyang City are still preserved. And Liu Xin came here today. Just to wait for Xiang Lang's arrival.