Volume 1 Creation Season Survival Mission Chapter 23 Return to Cold Mountain
Now that I've decided to give it up, I won't miss it at all.
Everything that can be taken away from the entire 'Qinghuang Ji' is not left behind.
What cannot be taken away is burned to ashes in a fire.
When they left the 'Qinghuang Ji', in addition to the more than 6,000 people in the 'Hanshan Military Mansion', there were nearly 10,000 ordinary people following them.
In these troubled times, although excessive population is a drag, these populations are also the foundation of a power.
Once you leave these people at the bottom, you are like a fish out of water. Sooner or later, you will dry up and die.
Lin Sumo did not order anyone to drive them away, but sent people to maintain order, distribute food and water, and even free up carriages and horses for the elderly, weak, sick and disabled.
Although it was just a simple act to win people's hearts, it was enough to make these ordinary people burst into tears of gratitude.
Yan Bugui, Qiu Jinchuan, and Feng Dao saw Lin Sumo's actions in their eyes, their eyes flickered, and they couldn't help but have other thoughts in their hearts.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, as if they could see the growing ambition in each other's eyes.
Lin Sumo didn't know that it was just an ordinary move, but it aroused the ambitions of the three people behind him that they had never experienced before.
If he knew it, he would probably disappoint the three of them.
00:21:04:32:35
Lin Sumo looked at the inside of his left hand and only he could see a series of numbers.
With twenty-one days, four hours and thirty-two minutes left, Lin Sumo was about to leave this world. However, before leaving, he had to properly arrange the 'Hanshan Military Mansion'.
In the afternoon of the second day, the large group of people arrived at the "Wasteland Collection".
However, they did not join the group. Instead, a large group of people came out from the north gate, and the two groups merged into one group. The total number of people exceeded 30,000.
"Military Commander, there are too many people, and our food reserves can only last for a month at most!"
In the past few days, Zhuge Wuyong, who was in charge of the logistics and transportation, was a little worried.
This large-scale transfer of the 'Hanshan Military Mansion' is just to avoid the upcoming Four Kingdoms War. It is not a simple escape journey. For the future survival and development of the 'Hanshan Military Mansion', all aspects must be taken care of.
In terms of food and grass alone, Zhuge Wuyong racked his brains to raise more than two months of expenses for the "Hanshan Army Mansion".
But the number of people now far exceeds expectations, and maintaining it for one month is already the limit.
Lin Sumo asked: "Is there a solution?"
"Returning to the military leader is difficult!"
Zhuge Wuyong explained: "In Jiuji, the three towns in the borderland, my subordinates have sent people to purchase grains before the news of the approaching war has spread. Unfortunately, the fields in the borderlands are barren and produce very little food. The main reason is that the fields are barren.
It relies on the four surrounding countries. Now the borders of Liang, Yong, and Hebei have been blocked. The Henan country seems to have caught wind of the news. Since yesterday, the border has been strictly inspected. Salt, iron, grain, and horses have all been listed as embargoed.
Things!"
Lin Sumo pondered for a moment after hearing the words, and said: "Zhuge, you can discuss this matter with Chief Su later and let her resolve it through the Song clan. If that doesn't work, you can exchange all the items in the list for food!"
The exchange list listed by Lin Sumo included weapons, armor, elixirs and medicinal herbs, with a total value of one million taels of silver.
Lin Sumo looks like a lion with a big mouth, but in fact, for the Song clan, one million taels of silver is no more or less.
With Song Tianque's status in the Song Dynasty, it is completely worth the price.
After Zhuge Wuyong learned about this, he left happily.
The large group of people continued on the road.
Half a day later, the four battalions of Qian, Kun, Li, and Zhen who had gone ahead had arrived under the outermost branch of the Shouyang Mountains.
Going forward, it was already difficult for the carriages and horses to move forward. Fortunately, most of the people were martial arts practitioners, strong, and worked together, so the speed of progress did not slow down much.
Camped overnight in the jungle.
Early on the next morning, the ‘Qian’ camp followed the route described by Lin Sumo and headed north to explore the route.
After entering the mountain, this area has high mountains and dense forests, and is inaccessible. If you are not careful, you will lose your way.
More than half a year ago, when Lin Sumo came down from the Shouyang Mountains, he wandered in the forest for many days before finding his way out of the mountain.
It was not until the afternoon of the third day that Luo Mingxuan, the commander of the "Qian" camp, returned with a few people.
When he saw Lin Sumo and asked about the situation in Hanshan Temple, Luo Mingxuan had a strange look on his face and hesitated to speak. Finally, he just said: "I don't know how to explain it, but the military leader will understand it with his own eyes!"
Standing on the ruins of 'Hanshan Temple', Lin Sumo finally understood the meaning of Luo Mingxuan's words.
But Lin Sumo couldn't explain why Hanshan Temple turned into ruins in just half a year.
All the grand palaces and pavilions in the past were reduced to ruins and piles of weeds.
The plaque on the gate of 'Hanshan Temple' was found in the gravel under the weeds, but it had become mottled and decayed, losing its original color, leaving only the faint indentation of the words 'Hanshan Temple'. With a light touch, A big hole will be poked out.
"Judging from the degree of decay of the walls, stone steps and rubble, this temple has been damaged for at least a hundred years!"
As soon as Feng Dao dug out a tile with a Buddha statue carved on it from the gravel, he rubbed it gently, and the tile immediately cracked and disintegrated into pieces.
Lin Sumo certainly knew the meaning of Feng Dao, but Lin Sumo knew very well that he had stayed in this 'Hanshan Temple' half a year ago. The same was true for the former Main Hall, Sutra Pavilion, pagoda, etc. The reality cannot be just his own hallucination, and that of Little Master Lingyue...
Thinking of this, Lin Sumo was suddenly stunned.
He found that during the nearly half a year he had stayed at the 'Hanshan Temple', he seemed to only remember one young master, Lingyue. What was the name of the abbot of Hanshan Temple? Who was Zhike? And what were the names of the big and small monks?
It seemed that he didn't even remember it, or in other words, in the Hanshan Temple where people were coming and going at that time, except for the young master Lingyue, he had never communicated with anyone.
"There is indeed a problem here!"
Lin Sumo thought for a while and found something strange.
However, Lin Sumo did not dwell too much on this matter. Although there are theories about ghosts and gods in this world, the existence of ghosts and gods has never been confirmed. Talking about these strange things will only confuse people's hearts.
"Set up camp here!"
Lin Sumo said, "The 'Qian' camp is stationed at Donghua Peak due east, the 'Dui' camp is stationed at Yuhua Peak in the southeast, the 'Zhen' camp is stationed at Zhongnan Peak in the southwest, and the 'Kun' camp is stationed at Zhongnan Peak in the southwest. We are stationed at Xihua Peak in the west. The cold pool and waterfall in the north mountain are our only water sources. We are guarded by the 'Kan' and 'Li' battalions, while the 'Gen' and 'Xun' battalions are stationed in the main village to assist with the supplies. Set up camps and build fortresses!"
"yes!"
Everyone agreed with a roar.
In the following days, nearly 30,000 people worked together and worked in full swing.
After digging into the mountains to collect stones and logging timber, a village that could accommodate nearly 50,000 people gradually took shape in everyone's hands.
The area where the ruins of Hanshan Temple are located happens to be a flat land, which is integrated with the surrounding five peaks: Donghua Peak, Yuhua Peak, Zhongnan Peak, Xihua Peak and Beishan Peak, just like a hand holding up Hanshan Temple. It's right here in the palm of your hand.
This walled city named "Hanshan Ji" by Lin Sumo was built around the ruins of "Hanshan Temple".
According to Lin Sumo's request, the ruins of 'Hanshan Temple' were not damaged at all, and the entire original site of 'Hanshan Temple' was preserved.
Even so, the remaining area is still more than double the area of the Wasteland Collection.
'Hanshan Ji' is divided into the main city and five acropolises. The main city is mainly used for the daily life of ordinary people and the seat of the military government.
The five acropolises are used for garrisoning troops and fields; the main city is divided into eight areas according to the directions, still named after the eight characters "Qian", "Kun", "Li", "Zhen", "Kan", "Gen", "Xunda" and "Dui". Each area is divided into nine streets.
The layout of the entire Jizhai follows the general structure of the Nine Jijis of the Three Border Towns. Lin Sumo did this because he wanted everyone to find a sense of familiarity and belonging in this unfamiliar environment.
"Military Commander, there is urgent news from the ANBU!"
On this day, Lin Sumo was standing on a high place overlooking the entire village, when a guard rushed over and handed over a bamboo tube.
Lin Sumo opened the wax seal and poured out a roll of paper.
There were only a few words written in a very scrawled manner, but the news recorded in the words also surprised Lin Sumo.
"What do you think?"
Lin Sumo invited Yan Bugui, Qiu Jinchuan and others to come over, circulated the paper and asked.
Everyone was deep in thought. After a moment, Feng Dao spoke up and said with a smile: "Military Commander, since the Anbu has rushed this matter to the Military Commander, I think Chief Su has confirmed the authenticity of the news in advance. In the opinion of his subordinates, , The Immortality Pill is of great importance. Once this matter comes out, it will definitely arouse the attention of all parties in the world. Luoyang, Yongdu, and Taiyi Mountain outside Luoyang City will inevitably become the place where the world gathers. How can we miss such a grand event? "
"Brother Feng's words are very——"
Everyone agreed one after another and was ready to make a move.
Lin Sumo did not make an immediate decision, but instead asked Wu Ming, "What do Mr. Wu think?"
When the 'Hanshan Military Mansion' was transferred from the Wasteland Collection, Wu Ming and Wu Yue moved to Hanshan Collection along with the transport department.
Wu Ming originally wanted to reopen the "Youjian Wine Shop" in Hanshanji and become an idler. However, Lin Sumo gave Wu Ming the title of guest minister and brought him into the decision-making level of "Hanshan Military Mansion".
Wu Ming smiled and said: "Go ahead. In order to survive in this troubled world, the Hanshan Military Government needs not only to become stronger itself, but also needs strong allies. This time the battle for the 'Elixir of Immortality' is an opportunity. My old bones can't stand the torture, so I'll stay here and look after your house."
Lin Sumo smiled and nodded, but there was a hint of apology in his eyes.
I'm afraid I won't come back again. The Hanshan Military Mansion has a place to stay here. Although there are still many problems to be solved, as long as they don't commit suicide, survival will not be a problem.
Thinking of this, Lin Sumo glanced at everyone, taking this opportunity to make arrangements and leave a thought to everyone.
So, Lin Sumo nodded and said: "That's fine, from now on, whenever Lin is not in Hanshanji, Mr. Wu will be the governor and responsible for overall management. Yan Bugui, Qiu Jinchuan, and one or three people will be granted the title of Taoist priest." Assistance! Other ministries and departments are performing their duties and looking forward to the future!"
"Yes, I will obey the order of the military leader!" Everyone stood up and agreed.
"very good!"
Afterwards, Lin Sumo stood up and smiled.
"Well, this time I am out of the mountain, my troops are not large. Yan Bugui selected a hundred people from the "Hanshan Camp" to follow me to Luoyang, Yongdu. The others all stayed behind to build Hanshanji. I hope that when I come back, Hanshanji will be built.
It’s already beginning to take shape!”
Chapter completed!