Chapter 1393 Crescent Lake
Qu Mao was not in a hurry to dissolve the military meeting held in the city hall of Yuexia City. After all, although not all the surrounding area of Yuexia City was desert, the temperature was still very high in broad daylight.
After making proper arrangements for the transfer of prisoners of war, persuasion of prisoners of war to surrender, and military garrison, Qu Mao put forward some requirements for the Ministry of Intelligence, and put forward an overall goal for the improvement of the internal environment and surrounding environment of Yuexia City by Marquis Shaliu.
After the meeting, Qu Mao and Liu Qianhui decided to take a walk in Yuexia City, which was just captured, to learn more about this small town that was just captured.
To get familiar with Yuexia City, the first stop is naturally to see the desert spring that Yuexia City relies on—Crescent Moon Spring.
Crescent Moon Spring is on the side of the square outside the City Hall of Yuexia City. There is a big tree with a height of about six meters growing beside the Crescent Moon Spring. Looking at the diameter of the tree, you can tell that the tree has survived for a long time, but it is not Know why only about six meters tall.
Although this big tree is only six meters high, in Yuexia City and its surrounding areas, which are generally shrubs, this tree still stands out from the crowd, and its branches and leaves are luxuriant. It is verdant.
Qu Mao and Liu Qianhui walked to the Crescent Spring while chatting. The interior of the Crescent Spring has been built with stones used by the military and civilians of the Yuexia City of the Kingdom of Maoqiusi. The appearance is crescent-shaped, and the widest middle part is more than 5 meters wide. , but the two basic mountains are connected by a sharp corner.
Observing the Crescent Spring carefully, Qu Mao even found a rope to test the depth of the Crescent Spring, and said to Liu Qianhui, "Liu Qianhui, it's no wonder that Yuexia City can feed nearly ten thousand soldiers and civilians without relying on the supply from the Maoqiusi Kingdom. Crescent Lake is bigger than I imagined.
I thought Crescent Spring was just a clear spring in the desert, but I didn’t expect that the spring water of Crescent Spring could form such a large pool. The pool can store 60 tons of fresh water based on the average depth of 3 meters.
It is equivalent to the amount of fresh water transported by three steam trains from the territory of Emperor Yi to Xirong City. If this pool can be filled in one day and night, it means that the total number of residents in our Shaliuhou Kingdom will not be a problem. "
Liu Qianhui took a handful of Crescent Spring water, shook her hands again, and said, "Well, I just don't know if this pool can be filled in one day and night. As long as there is continuous water, I think it shouldn't be a problem for the population of Shaliuhou to increase by 200,000." big.
Qu Mao, did you notice: It’s almost noon now, if we are in Shaliu City or other towns, we basically dare not leave the building to do activities in the open air.
But we walked out of the City Hall of the Moon City and walked all the way here, and we didn’t find it unbearable.
Standing on the edge of Crescent Lake, you can even feel a little bit of coolness. "
Qu Mao was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It's natural, the water in this pool can play a role in regulating the temperature of the environment, but I didn't expect that the crescent moon spring pool can still maintain enough fresh water when the sun is so venomous. , without being completely evaporated.
Our Shaliu City or other towns are all areas in the center of the desert, but starting from Yuexia City and continuing to the territory where Fuzhi originally established, they are all desert Gobi terrain.
On the way to surround Yuexia City, I have already seen a few areas with vegetation outside Yuexia City, but the vegetation is not dense, and they are mainly shrubs and weeds. "
Liu Qianhui let out a long sigh and said, "Oh, why is there such a big difference in climate with a distance of only about a hundred kilometers?"
Looking back, Qu Mao found that Shi Buhui was also wandering in Yuexia City, and was also walking towards Crescent Moon Spring, so he waved to Shi Buhui.
Seeing Qu Mao waving at him, Shi Buhui trotted over and asked, "Master Liu, are you two looking for me?"
Qu Mao nodded and said: "Yes, Shi Buhui, later on you arrange a few Firearms Army soldiers to dig some grass and shrubs from the outside of Yuexia City to Mid Moon City, Moonshang City, or even Shaliu City to try it out. Let's plant it.
In addition, send troops to the east, south, and southeast to build garrison positions, and also choose places with green vegetation. Later, you can even consider building villages and arrange residents to migrate there. "
Shi Buhui pondered for a while, then nodded, and said: "Yes, my lord! My subordinates have arranged for scout troops to go out to explore the surrounding terrain. Once they find a suitable terrain for troops to garrison, they will arrange troops to garrison there.
It's just that the desert area is not suitable for planting. Even if there are occasional people, they are mainly hunters who catch desert scorpions and rattlesnakes. There are few residents who mainly plant.
Once the cultivated land is reclaimed near the oasis and the residents are relocated, the subordinates are worried that the rare oasis terrain in the Gobi desert will be destroyed.
Your subordinates should first understand the situation here as much as possible, and then give you a detailed investigation report and plan.
However, I suggest you get in touch with your friend—His Majesty the Emperor of the Fulu Empire—Fuzhi. It is said that the early development area of His Majesty Fuzhi was in the Gobi area on the edge of the desert, and it developed very well. "
Qu Mao nodded and said: "Shi Buhui, I am very pleased that you can think about the problem like this.
As long as Fuzhi comes, I will naturally ask him for advice.
You reminded me: When asking the soldiers to take the vegetation around the city under the moon, they should pick as much as possible, and take less, so as not to damage the rare vegetation environment around the city under the moon.
I think that the weeds and shrubs that can grow around Yuexia City should be able to survive after being transplanted to the towns of Shaliuhou Kingdom, as long as the fresh water is poured in time.
Even if Shaliu City cannot grow, Moonshang City and Mid-Moon City will certainly be able to grow.
Also, the tumbleweed and camel thorn shrub seedlings and shrub seeds provided by the lord of Liandao Green City, the holy land of Yidi territory, were planted in an area of 1 square kilometer about 1 kilometer northwest of Yuexia City, and watered with spring water from Crescent Moon Spring.
If it can be planted and survived, it means that we have extended the Gobi area to the interior of the desert by nearly two kilometers, and the follow-up soldiers will be much safer when marching. "
Shi Buhui was stunned for a moment, and said, "My lord, I'm afraid we don't have so many tumbleweed and camel thorn seedlings and seeds on hand..."
Qu Mao waved his hand and said: "Notify the city master of Green City to send it over next time he supplies, um, and even invite the city master of Green City to come to the Kingdom of Shaliuhou to have a look in person. Plants grown and grown here?
But to invite the city lord of Green City to come over in person, I am afraid that Liu Qianhui will need you to speak in person. "
Liu Qianhui smiled and said: "As long as it is beneficial to the territory of the Marquis of Shaliu, please invite it in person. It's not a big deal."
Shi Buhui also cupped his hands and said: "Yes, my lord, this subordinate will arrange it now."
(end of this chapter)