The Nameless of the Common Clans

This year is indeed a good year for Bingzhou. The use of manure in Hedong is already very mature. This year's grain production in Hedong alone is enough to feed the entire Bingzhou.

Taiyuan County started a little late, but it was self-sufficient. The population of Yanmen was not large, and with the benefits brought by trade, overall, in the second year of Chuping, when all states in the world were in disputes, Bingzhou was able to live a stable life. It even means that things are getting better and better. People have enough food in their homes and there is no war on the border. In the current troubled times, it may be said that it is a paradise, but living in Bingzhou today is definitely more peaceful than in most places.

We can still look forward to next year, but Bingzhou's potential will be almost fully tapped next year. If we can't wait for the opportunity next year, then Chen Mo can only watch others continue to expand their power.

After all, the potential of Bingzhou itself is limited. If Chen Mo wants to not fall behind, he must have a land that can support a larger population to operate. No matter how well Bingzhou develops, it is not as good as a prosperous land.

"Husband, it's snowing." The new year is approaching. At this time, most people are huddled at home to avoid the cold. Now Chen Mo's family is considered wealthy and there are many ways to keep warm. There is a charcoal pot in the house, but the air is really not good. Cai Yan was pregnant, so she opened the window and saw snow falling outside.

"It's snowing. The people's harvest will definitely be better next year." Chen Mo glanced at the snowflakes outside the window. This kind of heavy snow is rare to see in the Jianghuai area, and then sighed: "I just don't know what to expect this winter. , How many people will freeze to death?”

Why are there so few people in this quiet and cool place? In addition to the frequent incursions of the Hu people from the south, the biggest reason is that the winter is too cold, even if they wear ten more layers of clothing, they can still burn charcoal pots here, but how should ordinary people live? Chen Mo was born in humble circumstances, and he is more aware of the suffering of the people. The weather is so cold and freezing, and many people are freezing to death in this way.

"A husband can always pity the sufferings of the people." Cai Yan was a little angry. It would be too embarrassing to say this at this time, but she also admired it. She had seen many scholars, but people like Chen Mo could always take care of the people. I am afraid that the only one who is worried about this is Chen Mo.

"It's not that I don't know Madam's feelings, but everything else is fine. At this time, my husband is really not in the mood to praise the snow." Chen Mo fiddled with the charcoal in the charcoal basin and said: "When a person can't even survive, who will care about these things? Something? It's a pity that charcoal fire is too expensive and ordinary people can't afford it. My wife is pregnant, so don't get cold. Come here quickly."

"It's just that the charcoal fire is too pungent." Cai Yan nodded and returned to the couch.

"We can think of a way to do this." Chen Mo looked at the charcoal basin. Something seemed to flash in his mind. It seemed that something similar had appeared before. He should have seen it in a dream, but the things in the dream could not be found unless the system The gods let themselves get it, otherwise their memories will be blurred.

"What did you have in mind, husband?" Cai Yan looked at Chen Mo doubtfully.

"There's no rush. Madam, please rest for a while. Let me think about my husband." Chen Mo stood up and asked Yun Si and Juan'er to accompany Cai Yan while he came to the courtyard. It was difficult to recall the memories, but he didn't Doesn't mean it can't be achieved.

This smoke goes upwards. What I need is the heat of the charcoal fire, but I don't want smoke. Can I divert these things away?

Chen Mo asked someone to bring a charcoal basin and cut a lid from wood to cover it. The fire was soon extinguished. Chen Mo left a hole in the lid and connected it with a bamboo tube. Then the fire was still burning, and there was a lot of smoke. After coming out of the bamboo tube, the fire still went out quickly, taking a little longer than the last time.

It’s a bit interesting.

Chen Mo felt a little familiar. It no longer mattered what the things in the dream were. The fire must be ventilated. Chen Mo would help the family cook when he was a child. He knew this truth. Without wind, the fire would be extinguished quickly. The charcoal basin The fire will go out, but the cover blocks the wind. What you have to do now is to let enough wind in.

Chen Mo hired a few masons to start extending a vent on the stove. Sure enough, the stove was no longer as choked as before.

With this discovery, the next step was much easier. Chen Mo asked Cai Yan to move out first and built a stove in the room, but there was no stove. It was connected to the outside of the roof through a ventilation duct, and a charcoal fire was lit here. The soot goes out directly from the vent, but the temperature can stay.

"Husband, you spent half a month just to make this thing?" Cai Yan looked at the strange-shaped fireplace in confusion.

"Is it still choking your nose?" Chen Mo nodded, looked at his wife and smiled.

After all, there is still some smell, but it is much better than the charcoal pot, and the fire is stronger, and the whole room is warm.

"My husband is the lord of Bingzhou. You should put family and country affairs first, and don't be too immersed in this strange skill." Cai Yan was moved in his heart, but he still advised.

"This is not a strange skill." Chen Mo shook his head, pointed at the fireplace and said: "With this thing, many people may die less in Bingzhou next year. If this work is used in the right place, it can also have an effect. Great effect.”

We won't be able to catch up this year, but ordinary people, even if they don't burn charcoal fires, burning some firewood is enough to keep warm. Next year's Bingzhou will be even better.

A snow scene, when Chen Mo was interested in admiring it, had turned into mud and smooth ice. It was really difficult to have a sense of beauty, but it solved a population problem that had troubled Bingzhou and even Youliang for many years, which can be regarded as a meritorious deed. .

After the New Year's Eve, it's the third year of Chuping.

This winter, Chen Mo had a comfortable life, but Yuan Shao was not so comfortable. Although he forced Han Fu to surrender, after Gongsun Zan turned against Yuan Shao, he almost suppressed Yuan Shao from November onwards. In addition, Gongsun Zan had just The Yellow Turbans of Qingzhou were defeated, and their reputation was at its peak. Yuan Shao was afraid of the power of his troops, and with the new attachment of Jizhou, people's hearts were somewhat unstable.

"So, Yuan Shao compromised again this time?" Chen Mo, who was discussing matters with everyone in the government office, couldn't help laughing when he heard the news from Jizhou. Although Han Fu did not deal with Yuan Shao as he expected, Gongsun Zan attacked him this time. Pretty.

"Yes, not only that, Yuan Shao also appointed Gongsun Zan's brother Gongsun Fan as the governor of Bohai. After Gongsun Fan arrived in the county, he gathered troops to attack Yuan Shao. Gongsun Zan's reputation became even more powerful. Officials from Jizhou counties and counties came to vote for him. Now Gongsun Zan has granted him the title of Tian Kai As the governor of Qingzhou, Yan Gang as the governor of Jizhou, and Shan Jing as the governor of Jiaozhou, all county officials in Jizhou were replaced, and their power was great!" Li Qing sighed with some emotion.

At first, Chen Mo and Man Chong nodded frequently, but after hearing this, their expressions gradually became serious.

"Too urgent!" Man Chong frowned.

Chen Mo nodded and rubbed his temples with a headache: "I thought Gongsun Zan could compete with Yuan Shao for a while, but now it seems that I have overthought it."

"Lord, what does this mean? Now Gongsun Zan clearly has the upper hand." Li Qing and Tang Yuan looked at Chen Mo in confusion.

"Gongsun Zan is only the governor of a county, how many officials are under his command? But he wants to swallow up Qingzhou as well?" Man Chong saw that Chen Mo didn't speak, shook his head and sighed: "Let's not talk about the abilities of Tian Kai, Shan Jing, and Yan Gang, but Now that the governors of various counties and magistrates have taken office, will the wealthy gentry from all over the country agree? Gongsun Zan can defeat Yuan Shao because his soldiers are elite, but they are not many. Now they are scattered throughout Jizhou and Qingzhou, giving Yuan Shao opportunities to defeat him. ”

Yuan Shao has the support of the entire Jizhou wealthy family. If Gongsun Zan aggressively and resolutely seeks a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, Jizhou can swallow it up bit by bit. But the problem now is that Gongsun Zan not only did not do this, but instead spread out his troops and horses, hoping to win in the shortest possible time. Within a short period of time, it occupied Jizhou and even Qingzhou.

I am afraid that Yuan Shao is not defeated, but has not yet integrated his strength. At this time, Yuan Shao should not be given this opportunity. But Gongsun Zan was obviously dazzled by the victory of defeating Yuan Shao so easily, and he actually wanted to be happy?

This kind of battle should be fought by Yuan Shao, not Gongsun Zan. How many soldiers and horses does he have?

"Tsk~" Chen Mo rubbed his temples. Although he was not planning to occupy Jizhou, Chen Mo did not want Yuan Shao to occupy Jizhou too quickly. Once Yuan Shao took over Jizhou, as a neighbor, Chen Mo would be under great pressure. Now he can only I hope Gongsun Zan can last longer.

"I will write a letter later and send someone to deliver it to Gongsun Zan." After thinking about it, Chen Mo decided to try harder. Gongsun Zan played well in the early stage and was pinching the life gate of Yuan Shao's failure to integrate Jizhou's power in time. , what we have to do now is not to swallow Yuan Shao in one go, but to occupy Zhongshan, Changshan, and Hejian as much as possible.

"My lord, I'm afraid Gongsun Zan won't listen to my lord." Man Chong said with a bitter smile.

Now Gongsun Zan is obviously a little inflated. Not to mention Chen Mo, a person he has barely met, even the people under him may not be able to persuade Gongsun Zan at this time.

"You should try it anyway." Chen Mo shook his head. He didn't know that it was basically useless, but as long as there was a chance, he would try it, just in case it worked.

Man Chong nodded, no longer trying to persuade, and turned to talk about some issues in Chang'an: "Wang Yun's Situ Mansion is loose on the outside and tight on the inside. It is difficult for our army to approach if we are careful."

Chen Mo is most concerned about matters in Chang'an during this period. Unfortunately, Wang Yun is very vigilant now, and people here can't get close to him at all.

"Where are the people around him?" Chen Mo asked.

"I don't know. We have three missing craftsmen. They were probably noticed when they tried to get close." Man Chong shook his head and sighed.

"It seems..." Chen Mo looked at Man Chong and said with a smile, "Then Wang Yun already has a plan."

The more this happens, the more it proves that Wang Yun's plan is coming to an end.

"My lord is right. Now that Wang Yun has gained Dong Zhuo's trust, he is still so wary, which is contrary to common sense." Man Chong nodded.

"Since he can't get close, monitor who he has contacted and don't let anyone go!" Chen Mo stood up and said.

"Here!"