Xu Kuang asked Wang Xikui to organize a team of ten people responsible for reconnaissance and illegal shooting.
The first task of this team is to find out the number of defenders and troop deployment in Xiangcheng Town within half a year, and to establish a long-term stronghold in Xiangcheng Town.
Ryan bought several properties in Xiangcheng Town early on, just in time for Wang Xikui and the others to live in them.
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Time flies by, the last ray of cold air between heaven and earth dissipates, the spring breeze flies onto the branches, and turns into a rushing river, meandering into the distance.
The sun shone on Xu Kuang's face, making him sleepy.
Ryan came to Xu Kuang and said with a smile:
"Master, spring plowing has begun. Do you want to swing the hoe for the first time?"
Xu Kuang frowned slightly. He always hated these formalisms, but after thinking about it, he felt that there was no harm in doing so, so he nodded and agreed.
Everything has been prepared, just waiting for Xu Kuang to swing his hoe.
Xu Kuang waved his hoe twice decently and left.
Before leaving, he confessed:
"Those waterwheels must be taken care of. During the spring plowing season, water is indispensable, and the fertilizers retting last year must also be used..."
Xu Kuang talked again.
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Baihua County County Town, Baihua City
Victor looked at the thawing river with a slightly raised brow. Behind him, his eldest son Seaclyde and his second son Odelion stood side by side.
"Spring has begun, and I can't let that kid idle. If I let him gain a firm foothold, my plot against Mushroom Ridge will be ruined."
Victor looked at his two sons and asked:
"Do you have any good ideas?"
O'Delane said:
"We can poison their wells and send a hundred soldiers to patrol near Mushroom Ridge. If we see anyone in Mushroom Ridge, we will kill them until they are afraid. In a few days, all the people in Mushroom Ridge will be gone. ".
Seaclyde sighed and shook his head.
Victor looked at his eldest son with interest.
"Second brother, you are too reckless. You have to know that things are not what they used to be. Xu Kuang has been recruiting troops recently and his momentum is strong. Don't do such stupid things."
Audrain's face turned red, but he still insisted on asking:
"Then tell me, what should we do?".
"Let me ask you, if Xu Kuang becomes big again, who will be the most panicked person?"
Odelion asked in confusion:
"Isn't it us?".
"No, it's the six lords around him. When Xu Yun died, these guys took the opportunity to swallow up a lot of land in Mushroom Ridge. If Xu Kuang becomes bigger again, they will not only spit out the land, but also Maybe I can sneak something in."
Seaclyde looked at Oderain and said to him earnestly:
"Brother, the position of lord will be yours in the future. It is you, not me, who should consider these issues. Now tell me, what should we do?".
Audrain's eyes lit up and he said excitedly:
"We incited the six surrounding lords to isolate him!".
Victor laughed, patted O'Delane on the shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Son, I'll leave this matter to you. I want to see how Xu Kuang can become bigger."
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Xu Kuang watched the training of the third row under his hands with great interest.
Xu Kuang recruited more than 100 people sporadically. He divided these more than 100 people into three platoons, plus a direct reconnaissance squad.
Of course, this is just the early stage of troops. His territory is now in the midst of hiring people. There is a shortage of people in all aspects, especially in infrastructure. Xu Kuang can predict that infrastructure will be short of people in the next few years. This is There is no way, it is caused by too fast development.
Thirteen days have passed since the new year. During these thirteen days, Xu Kuang signed in and signed out some 38 stamps and a few pistols. Xu Kuang kept two Colt 1911s and the rest. The land was given to Wang Xikui.
As for these three platoons, Xu Kuang used various materials collected during this period to make hundreds of divine arm crossbows. This divine arm crossbow can shoot 240 steps. Xu Kuang gave them each one. .
Moreover, Xu Kuang also began to build some watchtowers similar to gun towers on the only way in and out of Mushroom Ridge. Each watchtower was equipped with a crossbow cart. When the crossbow was dropped, the men and horses were torn apart.
All in all, things are getting better.
Suddenly, Cuihua's voice sounded in Xu Kuang's mind:
Mission: Accept refugees
Mission content: Your performance this winter has worried several surrounding lords. Under Odelin's instigation, they plan to use a large number of refugees to consume your food and grass, thereby slowing down your development. Please use these wisely. refugees, and accept no less than five hundred refugees.
Mission Difficulty: C+
Mission reward: 40 mortars × 1, 40 training bombs × 100, 40 high-explosive bombs × 100, professional experience × 500
Xu Kuang's eyes lit up. He understood the importance of population very well. He was worried about where to get the population, but now the surrounding lords enthusiastically sent it to him. It was really amazing.
Ryan quickly came to Xu Kuang and said to Xu Kuang:
"Master, as expected, there is a crowd of people outside Mushroom Ridge. They all come to us to find a way to survive. What should we do now?"
Xu Kuang asked calmly:
"Approximately how many people?".
"At least a thousand people are needed, but Master, if we ask for them all, only God knows how many people will come tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
"A thousand people..." Ryan sighed with emotion: "Are the surrounding lords bankrupt? With so many refugees coming out at one time, aren't they afraid of causing civil unrest?"
Xu Kuang just chuckled and did not answer Ryan's question:
"You make a notice. Those who come with the whole family will be given priority. If the whole family comes and is ready to settle in Mogu Ling, a house will be issued in Mogu Ling."
Xu Kuang thought so. Anyway, it turned out that that group of people had gone somewhere. Their houses would only take up space if they were kept. They would be distributed directly to those in need, and the population would be enriched first.
As soon as this notice was posted, it seemed like a bombshell was ignited in the crowd.
Those who came with the family excitedly went to register, but the only one who came to inquire about the news felt regretful and hurried home to report the news.
In the evening, Jenny and Ryan each held a booklet.
First, Jenny reported:
"Master, there are 755 people applying here today, including 203 men over 40 years old, 177 women over 40 years old, 215 men under 40 years old, and 160 women under 40 years old."
Next, Lane reports:
"Today there are thirty-four households registered in the yellow register, with a total of 287 people, among whom...".
Xu Kuang nodded, he was quite emotional:
"This is a good start. There may be more people in the next few days. You have worked hard. Once you pass this level, I will give you a salary increase."
Both of them nodded excitedly. In fact, they didn't care about the salary. After all, their lives belonged to Xu Kuang, but the sense of accomplishment from the salary increase made them a little excited.
Xu Kuang stood by the window, looking at the lights below, with a bit of a smile in his eyes.