Chapter 529 The Emperor's Southern Tour!
Outside the city of Yuwang.
The pig farm has been built in a lively manner. Among the vehicles coming and going, at least three out of ten are pulling pigs to the slaughterhouse.
The breweries and garment factories in the capital are basically located in the north of the city.
The old nest of the underworld has also quietly moved away from the barren mountain. Emperor Yu, dressed in plain clothes, sat in the carriage with Concubine Xian, opened the curtains and looked out the window.
At this time, the cold winter was halfway over, and the weather had gradually begun to warm up. Many people carried hoes, and even if there was no farming work in the fields, they would sit in the fields for a while.
"Go!"
A line of plainclothes imperial guards guarded the front and back of Emperor Yu's carriage, led by Zhao Huaiyuan of the Zhao family, Su Chi of the Su family, and Liu Yuan of the Liu family.
Since returning from the battle of the Nanman, the second generation has been training in the army one after another. In just one year, they have changed from the biggest playboys in the capital to the backbone of the army who can stand on their own.
This made the three old men feel relieved.
"Stop!"
A strong voice came from the carriage, the coachman hurriedly pulled the reins, and the knight in front of the carriage also took a defensive posture. Emperor Yu walked out of the carriage, looked around, and said softly: "Prepare a horse for me, I will come out to get some fresh air."
"Yes!"
Emperor Yu turned around and whispered to Concubine Xian in the carriage, then rode a horse and walked side by side with Su Chi and others, looking at the beautiful mountains and rivers around him and feeling relaxed and happy.
"Your Majesty... Master, once you leave the capital, you will find yourself in a barren land. You'd better stay in the carriage..."
"What are you afraid of!"
Emperor Yu glanced at Jing Li and said calmly: "Thinking back to the days when I rode across the world, I even fought against the dragon riders of Dayan. Why would I be afraid of some thieves?"
Jing Li's face was full of bitter smiles. This time, His Majesty had a sudden impulse and wanted to inspect Huainan at the end of the cold winter. Huainan is a place with high mountains and long roads, so the journey may not be peaceful.
"Go!"
"Go!"
Emperor Yu whipped his whip hard, and the warhorse under his crotch neighed, and the group went south in a mighty manner. 、
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Three days passed in a flash. The Li Empress and her group crossed the vast grassland, returned to the border city, and returned to the Great Li Kingdom. Emperor Yu also crossed the Li River and went south all the way!
Ning Fan sat in the middle hall at the Jiuchongguan Pass, watching the battle report from the front line!
"My lord, General Chen Qingzhi reported that he will lead the White Robe Army and General Huo Qubing will lead the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry within three days. They will split into two groups again, conquer nine cities in a row, and capture more than 30,000 people!"
"As expected."
Ning Fan's expression was calm, and he smiled and said: "The nine princes have no strategic locations to defend. My Dayu's cavalry will surely sweep all the way after entering the pass. Moreover, whether it is Qingzhi or Guanjunhou, one is good at attacking and the other is good at guerrilla warfare."
"What about the other two groups?"
"My lord, Shubao and Yongzeng are also approaching the King of Lu's city and are confronting him."
"The front of the Nanyong King's army has already captured the Nian King. Most of the territory under his command!"
"Good!"
Ning Fan's eyes also shot out a gleam of light, and he whispered: "Has there been any response from the Guanshan?"
Li Ru shook his head and whispered: "No news has been received."
"Well!"
"Just act according to the situation!"
"Fengxiao, you and Wenyou discuss and formulate the official system of the Protectorate, and select the location in advance!"
"Wenyou, after taking Guanshan, it is necessary to change the division and re-establish the prefectures and counties. This matter is up to you, and take out the rules!"
"Yes!"
Both of them bowed respectfully and left.
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Jiangnan.
Shu County.
Emperor Yu and his entourage appeared in Shu and stopped in the county town.
"Your Majesty, this Shu County was once controlled by the Chen family. Since Your Highness wiped out the trouble of the Chen family, the local government has been clean and the people live in peace, which is not bad!"
"Yeah!"
Emperor Yu responded, looking at the neat streets through the window sill. Although the people passing by were thinly dressed, they could see smiles on their faces. In terms of its prosperity, although it is not as prosperous as Kyoto, it can also be called a peaceful and prosperous country.
"Yes, it is indeed much better than the two counties that first entered Jiangnan."
"When Yu Tu, the former governor of Qilin County, was in office, he would write to me every year to complain about poverty, either asking for money or food."
"Now it seems that there are many local deceptions and deceptions. I can only know it by coming and going in person!"
"Let's go out for a walk!"
"Yes!"
Jing Li respectfully followed Emperor Yu out of the posthouse. Pedestrians came and went on the street, and beggars sat together in groups in the alleys. Their eyes moved and instantly stared at Emperor Yu, who was dressed gorgeously.
But before they could get close to him, they were stopped by several big men nearby, who looked at them with a wary look.
"Step back, let them come over."
"Yes!"
Emperor Yu dismissed the plainclothes, and the little beggar seemed to have noticed the extraordinary person in front of him, and said weakly: "Master, give me some food!"
"Answer me a few questions, and I can't do without your reward!"
"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
"How is the administration and security in Shu County, and are the people rich?"
"This..."
The little beggar seemed to be stumped, and smiled awkwardly: "Sir, I'm just a beggar, you ask me these questions, I don't know."
"Uh!"
Emperor Yu was also stunned for a moment, and then changed the subject and joked: "Then tell me, compared with the past, are you beggars living a better life?"
"This... a little bit."
"Before, there were no beggars in Shuzhou City..."
"Oh?"
Yu Huang showed a trace of doubt on his face. Before he could ask, the little beggar whispered: "Back then, the farmers in the city were hungry, how could they beg for food?"
"Those rich men couldn't even get close to them. Even the farmers were hungry, so beggars had no way to survive."
"It's better now. No matter if you are rich or poor, if you go up to beg for money, you will be given food again!"
"Yeah!"
Yu Huang nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "I have seen that there are not many beggars in Shuzhou along the way. It seems that the people of Shuzhou have lived well in the past two years!"
"Master, you are wrong!"
"Why What? "
"Hehe!" The little beggar laughed and shook his head, saying: "There are few beggars in Shuzhou, not because the people are rich, but because some time ago, the south was recruiting workers, and there were at least thousands of beggars from our Shuzhou!"
"Recruiting workers?"
Yu Huang frowned slightly, with a puzzled look on his face, and a bit of vigilance in his eyes: "Which company is recruiting workers, and can recruit thousands of people at once?"
"I don't know about that. I heard that they went south to dig a river channel, and they were provided with two meals a day and wages."
"Are you serious?"
"Of course!"
The little beggar swore: "Several brothers around me have also gone, and now they have settled in the south."
Yu Huang and Jing Li looked at each other, both with puzzled faces.
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