Father can be an enemy country

Chapter 1398 Puding's New Look
Zhu Zhen and his party were tired from the journey, so they rested for a few days in Guizhou before continuing on their journey.

It was not until the day he left that he had time to take a look at the current appearance of Guizhou City.

I saw that this place was more than ten times more prosperous than when I first came out. The streets were lined with shops with all kinds of signs.

The carriages that were temporarily separated by the guarded team were lined up on the side of the road, all loaded with various goods. The drivers, cargo owners, and shop assistants all ran to the street to watch the excitement, and most of them were Han people. The rest were not only Luoluo people, but also Miao people, Dai people, Baiyi people... It can be said that people from all directions and all ethnic groups gathered together.

Moreover, from the clothing of the Luoluo people, it can be seen that their living standards have improved significantly, catching up with or even surpassing the Han people.

This is nothing strange. Over the years, the road construction team of Luoluo has never stopped working, and has been helping various prefectures in Yunnan. The rewards they have received are naturally very generous. In addition, Guizhou has an excellent location. It is the only way for Huguang to connect to Yunnan, and it also connects Sichuan and Guangxi. It is a thoroughfare connecting four provinces.

As long as the roads are good, this kind of geographical location will be prosperous. So after Shexiang and Liu Suzhu led the tribesmen to repair these three roads, merchants from four provinces naturally gathered here, and the Luoluo people made a lot of money just by renting houses and collecting taxes.

She Xiang and Liu Suzhu were very generous and were willing to share their profits with their fellow tribesmen. Naturally, the Luoluo people lived better than the average Han people.

Therefore, their positions are as stable as a rock, and it is not because of nepotism.

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As a result, the road seemed a bit narrow because there were too many people. The guards held hands and struggled to maintain the cordon so as not to affect the prince's motorcade.

"The people below are inexperienced. We should have closed the road earlier today." She Xiang apologized, "I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself, Your Majesty."

"Alas," Zhu Zhen shook his head and smiled, "This prince likes to see this kind of scene. The more lively the market is, the better. It means we are on the right track."

"It's really lively," said the old Bimo at the side. "When the Yuan Dynasty was at its best, the number of shops in Guizhou City was not even half of what it is now. Alas, if I had known this would happen, I should have built a bigger city..."

"It's not too late to expand now." Zhu Zhen said with an excited smile: "We can build a new city outside the city. It won't affect the old city and there won't be any restrictions on planning!"

"Oh, my Lord, I heard that the imperial court is planning to set up a provincial government in Guizhou." The old Bimo asked again, "I wonder if this is true?"

"Really?" She Xiang and Liu Suzhu no longer cared about their love affairs and asked hurriedly, "Is it true? When will it be changed?"

"You are well-informed." Zhu Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "It's not even a matter of time. But in my opinion, Guizhou is located between the three provinces of Yunnan, Guilin, Huguang, and Guizhou. It is not only important, but also belongs to the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty. So it's only a matter of time before a provincial government is established. Just keep in mind."

"If we change the Provincial Administration Commission, will we have to change the natives to commoners? Do we need to give up Guizhou City?" The two girls asked anxiously. These two points are their core interests.

"Don't worry, it won't happen." Zhu Zhen shook his head and reassured them, "The court is trustworthy. You have made great contributions to the recovery of Yunnan in the past, and you have built bridges and roads everywhere in recent years, making great contributions to the construction of the southwest. The court will never let you down."

He raised two fingers and said, "I can assure you that as long as your descendants don't rebel, this place will always be the Xuanweisi City of Guizhou!"

The Mu Kuis who were seeing him off were overjoyed and shouted "Long live the prince!"
"Hey, this is what you deserve." Zhu Zhen said to everyone with a smile: "So, don't be upset about setting up a provincial government in the future. Guizhou's upgrading to a province will definitely benefit you greatly!"

"Okay, we'll listen to the prince!" All the Mu Kui nodded.

"In addition, there are many difficulties in the post road from Ruili to Bago, so I have to ask you for help." Zhu Zhen bowed to everyone and said: "When this road is repaired, I will build a new Guizhou city for you!" "Okay, it's a deal!" The crowd nodded enthusiastically.

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She Xiang and Liu Shuzhu escorted Zhu Zhen to the border before returning. When Luo Luo women meet, they are passionate and unrestrained, and when they separate, they are also straightforward and not childish.

Leaving Guizhou is Puding Wei. There is a post station every 60 miles along the way, and the road is still good, so the large army only took three days to reach the familiar Grand Canyon.

What surprised Zhu Zhen was that He Rong was still the commander of Puding Guard. At that time, he thought that this young man would not be able to stand staying in this remote mountain valley for two years and would find a way to transfer away.

I didn't expect that after not seeing him for a few years, he was still there, but he looked a lot darker and thinner.

"Commander He is still here. I thought you had been transferred away a long time ago." Zhu Zhen patted his shoulder happily.

"Your Highness, it was my father who asked me to hone my skills here for a few years." He Rong quickly replied, "He said that if one's virtue is not worthy of the position, there will be disaster. Because of my father's merits, I became a commander at a young age. This is a very dangerous thing. I must calm down and stabilize myself in order to last long."

"Uncle Dongguan is very wise." Zhu Zhen smiled and nodded: "You are lucky to have such a father."

He Rong's father, He Zhen, was granted the title of Earl of Dongguan as he wished after pacifying Yunnan, and the title was hereditary.

"Yes." He Rong nodded: "My father said that being able to follow the prince is the greatest blessing."

At present, Guizhou's civil affairs are under the jurisdiction of Sichuan Provincial Administration, and its military and political affairs are under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Provincial Administration, so He Rong is indeed Zhu Zhen's subordinate.

“Hahaha! Are all you Cantonese people so good at talking?” Zhu Zhen laughed and patted his shoulder, saying, “Come on, accompany me to see what you have achieved in the past few years.”

"Your Highness, please." He Rong led Zhu Zhen and his party along the main road to Puding Fort.

All you can see are connected paths and houses along the way. The wheat fields are green and the farmers are working hard. The village has gray tiles and white walls, and the smoke from cooking rises from the roofs, making you feel like you are in a paradise.

Zhu Zhen couldn't help but sigh: "Tens of thousands of people died in the war here, it was almost like hell. In just a few years, it has become so beautiful."

Then he praised He Rong and said, "Well done!"

"Thanks to the prince, a group matchmaking was held, so that the soldiers could find wives locally." He Rong said with a smile: "After getting married, you have to start a career. Wouldn't it be arousing to open up wasteland and build houses?"

"And after the intermarriage, the fathers-in-law of the soldiers also came to join them. Almost all the mountain strongholds in the surrounding area were emptied out." He lowered his voice and said, "Now those leaders can hardly find many people to follow them if they want to incite rebellion!"

"Haha, good. That's exactly the effect we want!" Zhu Zhen smiled and nodded, "So this king always says that the solution to the problem between the Yi and Han people is five words - Yi mother, Han husband! Don't be afraid of the Yi and Han people living together. Although there will be many conflicts and even chaos in the short term, in the long run, there will definitely be ethnic integration. By then, everyone will be Han people, and there will be no more headaches for the Yi and Han people, right?"

"Your Highness, this is a brilliant idea!" He Rong praised hurriedly.

(End of this chapter)