Chapter 1553 Return to Shuobei
For this expedition, all the states and counties along the way had made preparations in advance.
Therefore, Yun Zheng and his men marched very quickly.
In just ten days, they entered Shuobei.
Although the weather in Shuobei showed signs of warming up at this time, the wind was still howling coldly.
But even so, Yun Zheng and his guards were still extremely excited to return to Shuobei, where they had not been for a long time.
The cold wind from the north seemed to ignite the fire in their hearts.
"Shuobei is still more comfortable!"
Qin Qihu opened his arms and embraced the cold wind from the north, feeling filled with emotion.
"Don't be sentimental, let's go to Dingbei!"
Yun Zheng smiled at Qin Qihu and said, "Anyway, the new capital is in Juzhou, not far from Shuobei. If you want to come to Shuobei in the future, you can get there in two or three days by riding a fast horse."
They will also visit the firearms workshop and Xinjin Port on this trip.
After they have finished this tour, they will take the land route to the State of Li.
No, it’s not called Li State now.
It is now called Andong Protectorate!
"Too."
Qin Qihu laughed, then turned to look at Qi Yan who was following them, "Are you happy this time?"
Qi Yan glanced at Qin Qihu and asked Yun Zheng, "Uncle, when will father come?"
"Why are you so anxious?"
Yun Zheng smiled and glared at Qi Yan, "We won't be able to get to the grassland until April. I've already sent someone to inform your father. They will be waiting for us there by then!"
"Oh."
Qi Yan looked up into the distance with anticipation in his eyes.
"Let's go!"
Yun Zheng urged everyone and rode forward again.
After arriving in Shuobei, they slowed down a little because of the cold weather.
"Is this really Shuobei?"
After leaving Beilu Pass, Qinpu's eyes never stopped moving.
In his imagination, Shuobei was a bitter and cold place. During the period when Yun Zheng was the governor of Shuobei, there were continuous wars for years. Shuobei was not only depressed, but it certainly could not be prosperous.
However, the reality slapped him hard in the face.
Although Shuobei is still cold now, there are people coming and going along the way.
Less than half a day after leaving Beilu Pass, they had already encountered several large caravans.
At least there are many scattered small caravans.
This is a truly thriving scene!
"Don't you understand this?"
Yun Zheng looked at Qin Pu with a smile, "For these businessmen, Shuobei is the profitable place!"
Especially for those who are just starting out in business.
Although Shuobei is bitterly cold, there is no shortage of silver.
The amount of money Yun Zheng spent in Shuobei was far beyond Qinpu's imagination.
And this silver is the motivation for those businessmen.
Although Shuobei is now self-sufficient, it cannot produce much of many daily necessities.
The daily necessities needed by Shuobei can be transported from within the Great Wall.
They can also buy some materials that are produced in abundance in Shuobei from Shuobei and transport them back to the interior for sale.
Especially when the weather is cold.
At this time, the meat will not rot, so these merchants can directly slaughter the sheep and preserve the mutton.
In this way, the cost of transporting live sheep can be greatly reduced.
If you don't come to Shuobei to earn money now, when will you come?
With money as motivation, what does it matter if it’s a little cold?
Listening to Yun Zheng's words, Qin Pu was speechless.
It seems... that's the truth.
Yun Zheng is not only good at fighting, but also good at governing the country.
If he could govern Shuobei like this, what about the areas within the Great Wall?
I think the Western Regions won’t be too bad in the future, right?
Fortunately, I did not choose to fight to the death with Daqian.
Otherwise, let alone fighting, the Daqian would exhaust them to death.
While expressing his feelings, Qinpu asked curiously, "I heard that the prince has built several new cities here. Will we pass by them on this trip?"
“Some will pass by, but not too many.”
Yun Zheng smiled, "To be honest, I also want to go and see how the newly built cities are developing."
It’s a shame to say that places like Jiqing outside the Modong Corridor started construction several years ago.
However, Yun Zheng has never been there once.
I had planned to go and see it the year before last, but we had to take the water route when we returned, so I didn’t get to see it.
This time, I must go and see it no matter what!
Today, Jiqing is an important trading center between Beihuan and Daqian.
I think Jiqing should be developing well, right?
Qin Pu smiled when he heard this, "Then I will take advantage of the prince's favor and go take a look together!"
"you sure?"
Yun Zheng looked at Qinpu with a smile.
"Of course!"
Qin Pu was confused. "Is there anything I can't see along the way?"
"That's not true."
Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "I suggest you take the sea route and then meet up with us at Xiongjin! It won't hurt to get used to the sea in advance."
“What’s there to adapt to in advance?”
Qinpu disagreed, "I grew up on horseback, too. Even if the sea is bumpy, it shouldn't be much bumpier than on horseback, right?"
After listening to Qin Pu's words, Qin Qihu quickly turned his face away, looking as if he was gloating.
Hard mouth!
Once he actually arrived at the sea, he could no longer be stubborn!
Qin Qihu has a deep understanding of this.
He was even more stubborn than Chinpu at first!
In the end, wasn't it completely subdued by the wind and waves at sea?
In Yun Zheng’s words, the sea will teach everyone who is stubborn to shut up!
"Well, it's up to you!"
Yun Zheng suppressed his laughter and did not try to persuade him further.
……
A few days later, they finally arrived in Dingbei.
"See Your Highness!"
The governor of Dingbei County and Gao He brought a group of people to greet them at the gate of Dingbei City.
Yun Zheng dismounted from his horse and came in front of everyone.
Finally, his eyes fell on Gao He again.
If you count carefully, he and Gao He have not seen each other for almost two years.
Gao He and Zhou Mi were the first people to be around him.
After a few years, Gao He also grew into a great general.
However, compared with people like Yu Shizhong, Gao He's growth was still slower.
"Are you here to challenge me to a fight, or to reminisce about the past with me?"
Yun Zheng looked at Gao He with a smile.
Now, the defense of Shuobei is entirely in the charge of Gao He and Fu Tianyan.
Under normal circumstances, Gao He should be at the Yanhui Mountain camp.
Gao He replied in all seriousness: "I am here to inspect the defense of Dingbei, and I am here to chat with Your Highness, and to ask for a fight..."
"What a coincidence?"
Yun Zheng looked at Gao He with a smile: "But I heard that you went to the Xinjin Navy for no reason?"
Gao He grinned, "General, don't you also want to adapt to the sea environment in advance to avoid seasickness?"
Everyone knows that those veteran generals will definitely not be able to go on this expedition to the Kingdom of Yu.
People like Fu Tianyan and Dugu Ce, once they arrive at the sea, their old bones will probably be shaken apart.
In this battle, it is certain that only their young and strong generals will lead the troops.
"You think a lot."
Yun Zheng smiled and said, "Okay, let's go into the city first!"
"Your Highness, please!"
Gao He raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, secretly thinking that there was hope.
As long as His Highness does not refuse openly, it means there is room for negotiation on this matter.
He has been wandering around in the past few years and has not been able to attend many real battles.
If you don't seize the opportunity to join the war, you may not have many chances to prove yourself on the battlefield in the future.
As a general, you still have to prove yourself on the battlefield!
