Three days later. More than ten carriages drove quietly from Quancheng County into Qingdao County.
Along the way, Liu Jinghong sang loudly and excitedly stood on the platform to point out the country. He felt like he was returning to his hometown.
"Did you see it? This is my prosperous Qingdao. All the way to the east is my home, Laoshan County. The scenery there is more beautiful, and you will be intoxicated."
Qi Lengzi pursed his lips: "I still think Quancheng County is beautiful."
'Pa' Li Zhen slapped him on the head, rolled his eyes, and warned in a low voice: "Can't speak? Don't mention how good Quancheng County is. Never mention that place again, you know?"
Qi Lengzi nodded fearfully, and he didn't know why. Li Zhen, who is so thin that he can be picked up with one hand, always has a strong aura in his body, restraining himself and eating at himself. Afraid of him.
Liu Jinghong said with pride: "Let me tell you, although my Laoshan County is not the richest place in Qingdao County, it is the most important and critical place in Qingdao County."
Xiao Shengnai asked: "Why?"
Fang Hanxian looked at the map and said: "The port of Qingdao County is not in your Laoshan County, and trade does not pass through your place. Why is your place the most important?"
Liu Jinghong smiled proudly: "Don't you understand? Although our Laoshan County is not a port, it is a place where heavy troops are gathered. It is the war city of Qingdao County."
"Huh? War City? No way, there is still a war in your home?"
"What are you talking about? It's very peaceful in my place. Heavy troops are gathered and protected by military armor. Who dares to attack our Laoshan County?"
"Then you still said it was a war city."
"Because there are many unruly armed forces in the Eastern Yamato Kingdom and the Northeastern White Robe Kingdom. They have formed a pirate force that often operates in the Yellow Bay area, plundering merchant ships sailing from the Huangpu County Port, Qingdao County Port, and Weihai County Port. Extremely arrogant. Sometimes he would land from the coast and enter the interior of Kyushu to loot villages and counties. The large port in Qingdao County was stocked with war-ready troops, and pirates and bandits did not dare to touch it. Other than that, I There is also a landing point in Laoshan County. In the past few decades, the island was often robbed by landing on the island. Now the court has taken it seriously and sent heavy troops to guard Laoshan County. The rogue bandits no longer dare to come.
Therefore, in the peaceful and prosperous times of our Laoshan County, it can be said to be the safest place in the entire Dongzhou. My house is literally open at night and people don’t pick up things on the street. I know you won’t believe it. But when you go there, you will know what it means to take five steps and one post, and ten steps and one post. "
Ruan Mingxue, who was extremely patriotic, roared angrily: "It's unreasonable that the borders of our Kyushu Kingdom would be invaded by foreign countries? Do Yamato and White Robe Kingdom want to bring disaster to the country? How dare they land on our Kyushu? Plundering inland? Aren't you afraid that my imperial court will order the Kyushu Navy to sail between the two countries? Our Kyushu Navy is world-famous and is the only warship in the world equipped with large artillery. Who dares to do it? With an order, we can do it within three days Cross the East Ocean and let them perish."
Qin Enze also said with emotion: "Who still remembers the grand event in Kyushu in the second year of the emperor's accession to the throne? Wasn't it also the time when the Eastern Kingdom of Japan was causing trouble on the borders of our country? The young emperor Xun Jiayuan gave an order, and the ocean navy directly set off to the Yamato Kingdom, and the two countries The sun flattened the tiny land. Then the Rakshasa Kingdom in the north also invaded the border. The emperor personally marched and captured the Rakshasa Kingdom's general alive... What is his name? It doesn't matter. These neighboring countries have forgotten that they are our Kyushu Kingdom. Are you afraid of domination?"
Liu Jinghong sighed: "Oh, this is not a border crime. Although those pirates are causing trouble, they are not official organizations of those two countries. They are fugitives, wanted criminals, and poor people who have escaped from the two countries and cannot survive. Even... Among those pirates, there are also some extremely vicious people from Kyushu. Those pirate gangs are a mixed bag of good and bad in every organization, and they come from every country."
"Then why didn't Qingdao County's heavy-armored navy take the initiative? Instead, they defended passively? They directly destroyed the pirates' nests and scared them to death. They saved them from wandering around Huanghai Bay for a day."
"No way. Those pirates and bandits are all light boats, fast boats, and small boats. They break into pieces and run around. Our Kyushu Navy is all large warships with anti-aircraft cannons to kill mosquitoes. They are not as mobile as they are, so we can't do anything to them. .”
"well."
“…”
After everyone chatted for a long time, Liu Jinghong finally stood up and shouted: "My home! Dear classmates, welcome to visit me in Laoshan County."
Li Zhen and others quickly got out of the carriage and looked forward.
But in front of them was a giant city wall built entirely of concrete. There was nothing inside the wall that could be seen, but it was so majestic that people couldn't help but feel a sense of grandeur.
The walls of the Balong City Palace are also majestic, but they are not as imposing as the walls of Laoshan County.
Maybe, because one is a real war city and the other is the heart of the empire.
Thinking about it, this is also true. The heart of the empire is mainly about face projects and making people experience a serious atmosphere. War preparations are actually of little significance. Think about it, if a war really breaks out, if someone really goes to Balong City, wouldn't Kyushu be finished long ago
But this Laoshan County is a real place where heavy troops are stored. There are countless people whose bones are buried under this battle city.
On the gate tower, three characters - Laoshan County are carved with flying dragons and phoenixes.
Li Zhen said in surprise: "Laoshan County? Brother Jinghong, are you afraid that someone got the name wrong? Isn't Laoshan a county? Why do you dare to hang the three words Laoshan County on the gate tower?"
Liu Jinghong smiled bitterly and said: "That's bullshit that has been earned for hundreds of years. A long time ago, Laoshan was a small place. But with the continuous development, many surrounding scattered villages and towns have been planned to Laoshan County Within the scope. Then the territory of Laoshan County became larger, not much different from the land area of Qingdao County. The county superintendent at that time requested that Laoshan County be turned into Laoshan County. He wanted to upgrade Laoshan."
"The people above also have this consideration, and they also think that Laoshan County should be reorganized into Laoshan County. But the people in Qingdao County are not willing to do it, and if they interfere with it, it will not happen. But the people of Laoshan County are not willing. , being a county citizen or being a county citizen, this fool knows which one is more beneficial. Just make trouble. The state turns a blind eye, and they are not easy to deal with this kind of thing. When the people in Laoshan County get angry, Those who directly made their own decisions changed the name of Laoshan County to Laoshan County. Then the state government used Tai Chi and acted as a stir-up stick. It did not approve the establishment of Laoshan County without permission, and did not harshly blame Laoshan County for tampering with the name without permission."
"How many years have passed now. The embarrassing position of Laoshan County is also vaguely recognized by everyone. So my father is theoretically a county guard, and his official position is not as high as that of the princess of Qingdao County. But his status is the same as that of Qingdao County. The princess is the same. You said... Where can I explain this kind of strange thing? Don't worry, although you can see at first glance that the word "Laoshan County" is on the gatehouse. But when you get closer, you can see something else. "
Everyone opened their mouths. Is there such interesting news in Laoshan County? It is said that the county governor at that time was so courageous that he dared to challenge his direct superior. It almost succeeded...
Everyone walked to the gatehouse and took a closer look again.
Sure enough, underneath the three words "Laoshan County" were carved very impressively. There is a small wooden board about half a meter long. The wooden board is very delicate and has the words "Laoshan County" engraved on it.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Fang Hanxian laughed loudly: "You guys, Laoshan, are so cute."
"I can even imagine how ugly the people from Qingdao County looked when they came to your place."
"Damn it, the names and levels given by the imperial court to divide Laoshan County were hung on the tower on a small wooden board. But on this wooden board, the three words "Laoshan County" were carved in such a majestic and brilliant way."
"You are really a group of talents. Both of your names are hanging on the tower. Others can't find fault with you."
“…”
Li Zhen also covered his forehead and smiled bitterly. Just looking at these two names, he could think of how strong the folk customs in Laoshan County were.
(End of chapter)