Lushui is called Heishui and Shengshui in ancient books.

The river here is steep and steep, and it is a natural boundary. For hundreds of years, the two countries of Yunnan and Xia separated their borders with this, making it impossible for the two places to communicate with each other.

It means that when a country's national strength is weakened and its territory falls to its enemies, when it regains its strength in the future, it only needs to regain a few key points connecting it to the other side, and the territory will be regained.

But now, with the four counties of Jiangyang, Dejiang, and Hechi in the southwest of the Xia Kingdom being included in the Yun Kingdom, and the people's hearts and minds are all attached to it, the Lushui River has truly become an obstacle to the connection between the two places.

On the turbulent river, a small boat was rising and falling with the wind and waves. The waves were rolling in, and the boat was rocking, as if it was overturning. But under the control of the old boatman on the boat, the boat was always in danger.

Maintain the hull.

Looking from the river bank, the figure of the old boatman on the boat was vaguely visible. He was not tall, but he actually had a bit of pride in fighting the waves, which made people feel a sense of admiration in their hearts.

Among the boats, there were several young people with a different aura than ordinary people. They were leaning against the boat with pale faces. Occasionally, a wave came, and a few people clung to the rams of the boat tightly, with expressions on their faces.

He looked panicked, as if he was afraid that the ship would capsize.

At this time, there were several ordinary people in the boat, who were even more stable than these people. Seeing the pale faces of these people, they actually had the leisure to joke:

"I'm afraid you guys are not locals!"

"No, no, if you are a local, you should know what Lao Xiaotou is capable of!"

"Don't worry, Lao Xiaotou has been living on the river for decades, and the Dragon King of the River won't accept him!"

A young man who was leading this group of people, even though his face was not very good-looking at this time, he was still able to hold on and managed a smile, as if he wanted to speak.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, there was another wave of waves outside the boat, and the boat kept shaking. Everyone exclaimed in unison, and they were no longer interested in talking.

Fortunately, the ship finally passed through Lushui without any danger.

As soon as they docked, the young men on the boat stumbled out, covered their mouths one by one, and immediately fell on the dock. After a burst of vomiting, a bunch of dirty things suddenly floated on the water.

The leader of the men swayed off the boat, and he could still maintain some manners. But when he smelled the indescribable smell of his companion's vomit, he couldn't resist the rolling in his stomach, and they both fell to the side and vomited.

Standing on the bow of the boat was an old man with dark skin and a strong build. When he saw this, he immediately chuckled and said:

"You officials must be used to it. The wind and waves in this country are too strong and the ship is bumping. It must be uncomfortable! After vomiting and resting for a while, you will be fine!"

When several people who walked onto the pier heard this, they were stunned and said in surprise:

"Are these people from the official family?"

"Which official?"

"What nonsense are you asking? We can't be like those forgetful people in Xia Kingdom now!"

"Hey, this official doesn't follow the official path, so why did he get on Lao Xiaotou's boat?"

Lao Xiaotou tied up the boat and said with a smile:

"These officials are kind-hearted. They all chartered my boat today. It seems that you can't cross the river. It was the officials who spoke up and let you board the boat together without even paying the fare.

!”

After hearing this, the eyes of these people suddenly lit up. Regardless of the fact that everyone was still lying on the riverside vomiting, they all stepped forward and thanked them:

"Thank you, adults!"

"After all, we, the adults of Dayun Kingdom, are different from those officials in Xia Kingdom!"

Although these nice words were mostly due to the exemption of a few cents in shipping fees, it has to be said that most of the prestige and popular support of the Xia Kingdom's court had already been destroyed due to the war, plague and other events.

The young man at the head raised his pale face, looked at the people, and said with a forced smile:

"It's just a convenience..."

Having said this, he paused, then couldn't help but look at Lao Xiaotou, and defended himself:

"Although it looks like this now,

It's inevitably a little unconvincing. But my team and I are responsible for traveling all over the country in the past, but we can't be said to be pampered! It's just that the river is rolling and the ship is bumping... ugh..."

After hearing this, Lao Xiaotou saw that they looked like a family member who had lost his official position, so he told the people to disperse with a wink. The people braved the turbulent river to come to the other side. Naturally, they had something to do, and

After a few compliments, he stopped delaying and gradually dispersed.

The officials and their families in front of me are indeed, as the person just said, not pampered people, but they are just having trouble getting used to the rough waters of the river.

But after taking a short rest, although he still looked a little depressed, he was finally not as uncomfortable as before.

The leader squatted on the dock and said:

"When you see the Lu River today, you know how dangerous it is. The roads for the people on both sides of the river are not smooth. Without a ferry like you, old man, the journey would have been hundreds of miles longer!"

Both Jianchang Prefecture and Jiangyang County are surrounded by mountains and hills, and the detour would require hundreds of miles of walking. This is no lie! It is because of this that the people are forced to take the risk of crossing the river.

When Lao Xiaotou heard this, he laughed a few times and said:

"I make a living by fishing, and I carry my fellow villagers around every day. I am also accumulating merit! According to the eminent monks, there is merit after death!"

Having said this, Lao Xiao changed the topic again and couldn't help but ask:

"I dare to ask, you are all officials, why don't you take the official path instead of going on a ship?"

The leader stood up straight, cleared his throat, and said seriously:

"So that the old boatman will know that I, Li Bing, have been trusted by His Majesty and have been appointed as a member of the Water Cleaning Department of the Ministry of Industry. I have been ordered to conduct audits, estimate and sell the Lushui River, and build bridges to connect Jianchang and Jiangyang.

Naturally, we need to check the hydrology and make preparations for bridge repair..."

[White training card, magical power of water control

…

Li Bing is a famous water conservancy engineering expert in the Warring States Period. In the last years of King Zhaoxiang of Qin, he was the governor of Shu and presided over the construction of Dujiangyan at the mouth of the Minjiang River, which made the country of abundance abundant in later generations. During his tenure, he dug shoals, dredged waterways, and built many irrigation and shipping projects.

, as well as cable bridges, salt wells, etc.

Force 43, Literature 80, Wisdom 85, Morality 81, Age 37, Dominance 55, Politics 70, Charisma 88, Loyalty 100, Ambition 15

...]

Xiao Cheng had drawn a training card a long time ago and sent him three water conservancy engineering experts: Li Bing, Ximen Bao, and Zheng Guo. Although their various attributes are not outstanding, the abilities of these three people are not necessarily better than those of some top-notch experts if they are used well.

Poor talent!

At this time, the old man on the boat was stunned when he heard this.

Although he didn't understand Yun Guo's new official system, Li Bing's official position sounded very bluffing.

After realizing what he said, Lao Xiaotou was even more delighted. He put down what he was doing, stepped onto the pier, looked at Li Bing, and said with a look of surprise:

"The current emperor wants to build a bridge along the Lushui River?"

Hearing this, Li Bing nodded and said:

"Yes, I am here just following His Majesty's will!"

Nowadays, the people of the six southwest counties are dissatisfied with the Xia Kingdom's court, and the people's hearts are moving towards the Yun Kingdom, which has rescued them. At this time, it is necessary to consolidate the Yun Kingdom's rule in these counties.

However, the barrier of the Lujiang River prevents the Yun Kingdom from being closely connected with Jiangyang County, but it is the biggest limitation.

Xiao Cheng has a talent like Li Bing in his hands, so he must make good use of it. By sending him to build bridges, he can make the connection between the two places more frequent. Over time, Jiangyang County can completely become the territory of the Yun Kingdom!

"The First Cause of All Realms"

"Great, this is really great!" Lao Xiaotou said with joy on his face.

"Originally, my apprentice and I no longer planned to continue to make a living on the river, and we all discussed finding a way to make a living. But since I stopped ferrying, the villagers have to go around a hundred miles to cross the river. I really can't bear it.

, then he returned to his old business. If the emperor could build a bridge over the Lu River, it would be a lot easier for the villagers!"

At this time, Lao Xiaotou said quite happily.

When Li Bing heard this, he was even more happy and said immediately:

"Old man, if I want to build a bridge, I need someone who is familiar with the hydrology of Lushui River. You have been making a living on the river for decades, so you are the best candidate. I wonder if you would be willing to lend a helping hand?"

In fact, Li Bing had this intention before. After all, this old Xiaotou was already the most capable boatman on Lushui. But he just thought that Old Xiaotou had been making a living by ferrying. If he asked him to help, he would lose his future job.

, but there is something wrong with it.

But when I heard that he was only continuing the ferry because he was worried that his fellow villagers would not be able to cross the river, and that he did not intend to make a living on it, he quickly expressed his intention to ask him for help.

When Lao Xiaotou heard this, he did not hesitate at all, nodded decisively, and said with a smile:

"Of course it's good! Eminent monks also said that building bridges and paving roads is also a great merit!"

When Li Bing heard this, he was both happy and admired the old boatman's benevolence. He immediately said:

"I came to Jianchang Mansion on an errand, and apart from some of the bodyguards assigned by His Majesty, I still have no one to help me. I wonder if the old boatman has children or nephews? I can hire him as a helper, and I can also find a career for him in the future!

"

When Li Bing said this, he felt that the old boatman had a pure heart and wanted to support his family.

But when Lao Xiaotou heard this, he laughed, waved his hand and said:

"I used to have a stupid apprentice next to me, but because of the good relationship I forged, now I have a noble person to help me find a future. I have become a minor official in the government, and I have been able to eat and drink for the rest of my life. So,

Don’t worry about it!”

Who would have thought that the man who was in such a state of embarrassment by the river and asked him not to disclose his whereabouts with his family heirloom sword would, in just over a year, be valued by the current Emperor of Dayun Kingdom and be able to lead his troops on an expedition.
To be continued...