Ancient paintings connect the present, I hoard goods to support the villain Wang

Dayong Dynasty, Lingyao City, Xiao Family Military Camp.

After returning to the military camp, Xiao Jingyan heard Shi Xi talk about the value of oil, and immediately sent people to guard the place and not allow anyone to approach.

He had to wait for Shi Xi to send him the technology and tools for oil extraction before he could touch the crude oil.

The previously mentioned matter of recruiting physically fit male avalanche refugees to build factories is also proceeding in an orderly manner.

Ask Zhiren to find out about the starving people in the city, and Zhiren also has the news.

"Your Majesty, I have been sneaking into the city disguised as an ordinary citizen these past two days, and I have indeed discovered that a large number of people are starving."

"Even the wealthy merchants and gentry of the past have no surplus food."

"Some poor people have even resorted to eating their own children."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingyan's eyes widened like copper bells, with an expression of disbelief, and he slammed the table and stood up.

"Is this true?"

Xiao Jingyan asked uncertainly.

"I guarantee with my life that this is absolutely true."

"If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can just follow me to the city and take a look."

Zhi Ren changed his usual playful expression and became extremely serious when he said these words.

Seeing him like this, Xiao Jingyan frowned.

"It's all my fault for not paying attention to the people in the city. Their lives are so difficult, and no one told us!"

Xiao Jingyan asked suspiciously.

Since arriving in Lingyao City, he and the Xiao family army have been stationed at the border between the two countries. He has never been to the town of Lingyao, so naturally he doesn't know the situation of the people.

"I have also inquired about this matter. The people said that the military camp has no food of its own and does not want to burden us."

When Zhi Ren said this, his voice was slightly choked.

After hearing this, Xiao Jingyan felt even more upset for a long time.

He had always held a one-sided view that Lingyao City was a poor and barren place, and that the people there were all unruly people like those in Houshan Village.

Unexpectedly, these people actually care about them so much and understand their difficulties!

It would have been fine if the army had no food before, but now the army has enough food and fodder, and countless things to keep warm. As a prince, Xiao Jingyan must save his people.

"Hold the blade."

Xiao Jingyan shouted and held the blade.

"My subordinate is here."

He held the sword and bowed.

"Give orders. I want three teams of men to distribute porridge and food outside our camp, at the town gate, and in the city market."

At the command, not only the sword holders, but everyone in the room knelt down in front of Xiao Jingyan, thanking the prince for his great kindness on behalf of the people of Lingyao City.

In addition, Xiao Jingyan asked Zhiren to get some charcoal and distribute it to the people for free along with food.

After giving orders to distribute supplies to the people, Xiao Jingyan went to the garment factory that was being built outside the military camp.

Currently, including refugees, there are nearly two hundred people working together.

That's why they are so fast.

Only a day or two after the construction started, the foundation was laid and the scaffolding was already being built.

Xiao Jingyan didn't know much about building houses, so he just let his subordinates supervise the construction process.

He now wants to find Wang, Liu, Guo, and Zhi Ren and Zhi Mo, and explain to them what's going on in the military camp so that he can go to Shi Xi to learn how to drive.

"Everything in the camp is arranged according to the previous arrangements when we learned to ride an electric scooter."

"This time, I'm learning to drive a car. The fairy said it's more difficult than an electric car. Maybe it will take me longer."

"I'll leave the matters here to you all."

Xiao Jingyan had shown them a video of cars before, so everyone was familiar with cars.

When they heard that the prince was going to learn how to drive, they were all very happy.

This proves that soon, they will be able to learn to drive!

"Your Highness, Your Highness, do we have a share of that iron box that moves on its own?"

Wang Tiezhu's eyes lit up and he also wanted a car.

"Don't worry, the fairy told me that everything has been prepared for the five of you."

"Even the person who replaced Chen Daming is involved."

Xiao Jingyan patted Wang Tiezhu's shoulder and confirmed with him.

Speaking of the person who would replace Chen Daming, Xiao Jingyan asked with concern:

"It's been so long, haven't you chosen the right person yet?"

Chen Daming has been dismissed from office and imprisoned for more than half a month, and the military has been selecting his replacement.

"Alas, I actually think Chiang Kai-shek is not bad, but he is a slave soldier and a slave."

Liu Deyou had a candidate he admired very much, but the other party's identity was difficult to convince the public.

Xiao Jingyan had some impression of this old Chiang.

A few nights ago, this person was among the team that followed him to rescue the refugees.

He was a slave at any time, but he had climbed to the position of centurion in the Xiao family army through his own efforts.

If he is truly more capable, it would be possible to promote him to a fourth-rank general.

But as Liu Deyou said, his identity is always a problem and it may be difficult to convince the public.

"Old Liu, go call Jiang Zhihao over."

Xiao Jingyan spoke.

Liu Deyou bowed and left. After a while, a strong man with dark skin who was over 30 years old was led in by him.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, Generals, and Lords."

Jiang Zhihao knelt down and saluted everyone one by one.

"Jiang Zhihao, from today on, you will stay by my side."

Xiao Jingyan wanted to keep him by his side, show him around, and tell everyone in the army that he was a popular figure among him.

In this way, even if he is asked to take over the task of Chen Daming's camp in the future, he can warn everyone that Jiang Zhihao is someone close to him, King Ding'an, and is not easy to bully.

Xiao Jingyan is a person who values ​​talents, and he does not want to miss out on truly capable soldiers just because of their status differences.

"Yes, the villain takes the order."

Jiang Zhihao bowed and stood up.

He had no idea what Xiao Jingyan and the others were planning, he just followed their instructions and listened to his master.

"I think the person who blew up the mountain and caused the avalanche is probably still in Lingyao City and hasn't left so quickly."

"Even if we leave, we won't be able to go far in just a few days."

At this point, Xiao Jingyan changed the subject and asked Wang Tiezhu:

"Did you find any clues about the body I asked you to salvage earlier?"

Wang Tiezhu, who was urged by his boss to see the results, was a little scared.

"Reply...Reply Your Highness, the iron hook has just been made, and we haven't gone to retrieve the body yet."

Xiao Jingyan:???

"What hook?"

"That's right..." Wang Tiezhu felt a little aggrieved, his small brows furrowed into the shape of an "eight".

He paused, glanced at Zhimo and Guo Wen, and tremblingly told the truth:

"That night you ordered me to retrieve the body. I couldn't think of a way, so I asked Lord Zhimo and General Guo Wen."

"They said they could make a big iron hook to hook people up, so I went to the blacksmith shop in the market to make one..."

He looked like he had given it his all.

Deep down, I was extremely nervous.

If he tells all these things, the prince will definitely blame him for being stupid!

"Huh, your idea is amazing!"

Xiao Jingyan chuckled softly and gave another order:

"Now that the hook is ready, go get it."

After he gave some instructions, Wang Tiezhu bowed and left.

He then went on to make arrangements, "Zhimo, you go in person and find the corpse and the accomplice. Remember, I want to see him alive or dead!"

After he finished speaking, Zhimo bowed and left.

During the days when Xiao Jingyan was away from the military camp, Zhiren was mainly responsible for distributing porridge and supplies.

Zhimo is only responsible for tracking down the whereabouts of the person who blew up the mountain and caused the avalanche.

Wang Tiezhu's main task was to guard the oil well and find clues from the body.

Liu Deyou understands construction and is responsible for supervising the construction of garment factories and daily military training.