Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Section 6 Homecoming

On December 23, Wufeng secretly left Qingyang for the imperial capital. Before leaving, Wufeng convened another meeting to confirm that after he left, Xiao Tang would be mainly responsible for government affairs, while Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu would be in charge of defense. At the meeting, everyone pointed out that in addition to completing the fundraising task, there are other very important tasks such as recruiting various talents, publicizing the Qingyang Revival Plan, coordinating various relationships, and attracting investment. The work in the hands of the people should not be slackened, especially the work of intelligence collection, suppression of bandits, and immigration intake should be stepped up. I hope that when I return to Qingyang, I can make great progress in various tasks.

----Because Wufeng didn't want to make a statement, he insisted on bringing only ten personal guards back to the imperial capital. Everyone persuaded him but failed to change Wufeng's mind, so he had to choose ten of the most elite guards to protect Wufeng's safety , and kept strictly confidential. After all, there were only ten people, and they brought a lot of treasures to be used in Beijing. If they really encountered a large group of robbers and horse thieves, it would be really troublesome.

----After leaving Qingyang Prefecture, Wufeng and ten guards dressed in plain clothes and went to the territory of Bonan Prefecture. Although the journey has not changed much, there have been some gratifying changes after all. , especially in the vicinity of Qingyang Fucheng, many farmers from other places have settled here, and houses have also begun to be built. Due to the coordination between Youzhan and Wei, Datong Bank, the only bank in Qingyang Mansion, also agreed to be guaranteed by the government to lend small sums of money to farmers and handicraftsmen who came to settle down. You can borrow from the government, or you can borrow from a bank guaranteed by the government, provided, of course, you have to pass the necessary qualification review. Looking at these changes, Wufeng's heart is filled with joy, just like a parent's feeling when they see a baby growing up after being born.

----But Wufeng also found many problems. Many irrigation ditches have been seriously damaged and need to be repaired urgently. The condition of road traffic facilities is also worrying. If these problems are not solved quickly, it will greatly hinder the implementation of the recovery plan. Wu Feng saw it in his eyes and was worried in his heart. He really wished that these problems could be solved immediately, but he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry. He only hoped that Xiao Tang's work efficiency could be higher, so that the revival plan could be successfully completed as soon as possible.

----Because Liang Chongxin and Cui Wenxiu strengthened the training of the troops, they also took the troops out of the city from time to time, and took turns to march along the main traffic arteries. The overall marching ability has also played a very good deterrent effect on the social security of the whole territory. Although no other obvious results have been achieved except for the Pamela case, the social security has improved to a certain extent. In addition, as the year approaches, There are also more businessmen going out to do goods, and there are many more pedestrians on this road than a few months ago.

----Wu Feng and his party were about to enter Bonan Mansion when they met a family of three people, father and son. The three were from Jinzhong Mansion of Heshuo County. , so Wufeng and his party went together with the father and son. "Master, what kind of goods are you delivering to Qingyang?" Wu Feng also wanted to know the views of foreign businessmen on his revival plan, so he deliberately made friends.

----The father of the three is over half a century old, but he is very strong, and he looks like a very talkative person. Qingyang, come here, but head to the imperial capital?" The old man seemed to be in a very happy mood.

----"Yes, we came from Luzon to buy goods from the imperial capital." Wu Feng also spoke with a smile.

---- "I don't believe this old man. You can tell that you are not a businessman, and you will not bring some local specialties when you come from Luzon. Luzon's specialties are very affordable in the imperial capital. "The old man smiled and shook his head.

----"Then what does the old man think we are doing?" Wufeng didn't expect his excuse to be exposed by the old man at a glance.

----"Well, the old man sees you as people in the yamen." The old man pondered for a while before answering.

----"Oh? How can the old man determine that we are from the yamen?" Wu Feng really didn't expect that the old man's eyes were so sharp that he could be able to identify himself as a member of the government with just one meal. .

----"You don't look like a businessman. These young and strong people look like bodyguards, and they protect you back and forth, so the old man dared to guess that you are an official. Maybe he's also a son of an official family." The old man didn't hide it either.

----"Oh, so that's the case, your old eyesight is really powerful." Wufeng laughed, neither admitting nor denying it. "The old man has been in business for some years, right?"

---- "Our family has been doing this vinegar business for generations, and we travel around all year round, and we can only support our family." The old man was also emotional when he talked about the business, "In the past few years, there has been chaos everywhere, and there is no business. Make sure, it's difficult."

----"Yes, let's talk about this Qingyang Mansion, the Luobei people invade every year, and bandits are swarming, no one can guarantee when something will happen." Wu Feng also intentionally diverted the topic to one side.

----"That is the old calendar of the past few months. In the last two months, Lord Li, the current city guard of Qingyang Mansion, led the army to beat the Luobei people to pieces. Master Li let them go back after paying 20,000 horses for the road, and I don’t know why Master Li was kind to those Luobei people, why didn’t they all be wiped out?” express do not understand. "Two days ago, I heard that Mr. Li had captured another group of robbers. The social security is much better now than it was a few months ago. It seems that the people of Qingyang Mansion have found a good official."

---- "But we've seen it all the way, this Qingyang mansion is still quite depressed." Wufeng pretended to be puzzled.

---- "Even people have to take steps to cure diseases, not to mention such a big Qingyang Mansion?" The old man was a little unhappy, "Besides, I heard that some time ago, Qingyang was in What kind of publicity are you doing to welcome foreigners to Qingyang to settle down and farm for business? Even we know about it, and many folks are asking the old man. Announcement, take it back and show it to the villagers." The old man then took out a notice from his pocket and waved it in front of Wufeng.

---- "So, there are still people interested in this?" Wufeng finally got to the point.

----"That's of course, whoever wants to live a better life, no matter whether he is in business or farming, no matter how hard it is to leave his homeland, he must be able to afford food. Even the old man is a little bit moved, but It's a pity that Qingyang Mansion doesn't produce vinegar." The old man also felt a little regretful.

----Entering the territory of Bonan Prefecture, the situation has obviously changed. Although the empire has re-appointed the local acting city guard, due to the lack of strong government and military support, the situation here is compared with the previous three months Wufeng didn't change much when he passed by here. He heard from the local people that although the Luobei people left, the local horse thieves and bandits became more and more rampant. In order to avoid going out of Pilou, Wufeng ordered everyone to hurry up and try to leave the border of Bonan as soon as possible.

----After several days of trekking, Wufeng and his party safely left Bonan Mansion, crossed Longdong Mansion, and stepped into the territory of Heshuo County. When staying in Tianshui Fucheng, Wufeng specially went to the bird market here, and paid a lot of money to ask the local shoppers to choose two expensive rhododendrons and a thrush for him, and bought them at a high price, preparing for the future. The imperial capital began to prepare for work.

----When he walked into the gate of Hejian Mansion, Wufeng's heart was pounding non-stop, and he didn't know if Yingying had returned. Speaking of time, Imperial University is about to have its spring break. After staying in the hotel, Wufeng went to the famous local Guanfu together with a few guards. Wufeng wanted to go alone, but before Wufeng left Qingyang, Xiao Tang specially told the guards that in order to prevent accidents, Wufeng could not go out alone, and someone must follow him wherever he went, so in desperation , Wufeng had no choice but to go with four guards.

----Walking on the street of Hejianfu, Wufeng looked very relaxed. There were people coming and going on the street, the traffic was busy, the people on the road were well dressed, and the shops were booming. It seems that the Hejia The situation of the mansion is much better than that of the few mansions along the way. This is certainly related to the fact that it is the capital of Heshuo County, but it also has a lot to do with the officials who govern and manage this place, especially the chief executive. An ancient poet wrote a poem saying: "If you want to know the hearts of officials, you only need to look at the skin of the people." It is indeed not easy to manage a place like this under suppression, and it is hard to find talents. If you have the opportunity, you must get to know this person well.

----Guanfu is located on Zhengyi Street in the east of Hejian Fucheng. Since the housekeeper is in charge of Yiming, this is also the head of Liuhemen, the largest martial arts sect in Heshuo area, so Liuhemen and The Guanfu occupies nearly half of the street. Walking into this street, you can clearly feel the strong martial atmosphere here. Most of the people coming and going are wearing swords and hanging swords, and their spirits are exposed. At first glance, they are people practicing martial arts. Moreover, these people are familiar with each other, and their costumes are similar , obviously the senior brother of the same sect.

----Wufeng came to the middle section of the street, which is where the headquarters of Liuhemen is located. When Wufeng passed by, he just glanced at it. It is quite a magnificent gate with several gold-plated characters of "Liuhemen" hanging in the center. There are two energetic young disciples standing on both sides of the gate. From the open gate, you can see a large playground with extraordinary style. Many uniformly dressed disciples are in the playground. Some newcomers are practicing basic skills.

---- Wufeng did not stop, but slowed down to observe carefully, and the four guards who followed closely also slowed down. These four guards were all selected by Wufeng from the Fourth Regiment when he was in the city guard army. They all had a good foundation of internal and external skills, and Wufeng gave them strict teaching and training. Coupled with the test of life and death in several battles, their martial arts attainments have already entered the classroom. Due to the cruel training on the battlefield, these people's adaptability far exceeds that of ordinary martial arts practitioners.

----However, the few disciples who were in charge of reception outside the gate were quite vigilant~IndoMTL.com~ One of them immediately noticed that Wufeng and his party were obviously different from the pedestrians passing by. They have an extraordinary bearing, even the four accompanying them are clearly not weak hands, they are extremely vigilant when raising their hands and feet, and they cooperate tacitly, guarding Wufeng in a half-fan shape. After all, this is not Qingyang, and most of the people who come and go are armed. He immediately came forward to greet Wufeng very enthusiastically: "Brother, are you here to work in our door?"

----Wufeng's original purpose was to go to the Guanfu to ask if Guan Yingying was back, but he didn't expect that if he slowed down a little, he would attract the attention of the Liuhemen, and he couldn't help but also feel sorry for the Liuhemen. The standard of the disciples is very admirable. Thinking about it anyway, since Guan Yingying's father is the head of Liuhemen, and Guan Yingying is also a disciple of Liuhemen, these disciples must also know whether Guan Yingying is back. "Oh, I just want to ask if Miss Guan Yingying has ever come back?"

----"Oh, you said Fifth Miss, she will be back from studying in the imperial capital soon, maybe in the next few days. Brother, do you have business with Fifth Miss?" The disciple was quite polite.

----"Oh, she hasn't come back yet. I'm his friend. Since she hasn't come back, I won't bother her." Wu Feng was extremely disappointed. I saw her at a little bit, but I didn't expect that she was still staying in the imperial capital.

---- "Since Xiongtai has arrived at our door, why don't you please go in and have a cup of tea, rest your feet and go?"

----Although Wufeng was very depressed in his heart, he didn't show any signs of it, and just politely declined. The disciple didn't force it, and sent them away very politely. On the way back to the inn, Wufeng recalled the impression Liuhemen had given him, and felt that he was worthy of being the number one martial arts school in Heshuo, with good strength. The overall quality of a school can be seen from the small details of how it treats people. .