Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 134 The Impressive Liaozhou City

Five days, five days later, Liaozhou will have a reunion.

At that time, the eighteen governors of Hedong Road and the two governors will arrive.

Maybe not only that, there will be many nobles and celebrities coming.

After all, it was the Supreme Emperor's edict, and there should be many responders.

Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuan worriedly, afraid that Fang Yuan would not be able to bear the pressure.

"Zhang San, send this official order to re-check the guest house to ensure that there are no problems when entertaining guests."

"Invite a few well-known painters and order them to paint some landscape paintings on the walls of the guest house within three days to improve the aesthetics."

"Also, you told Luxia privately that the business will be closed for five days, so she can come up with some nice names and increase the price of the guest house by five times."

Fang Yuan ordered.

The last sentence was pulled to Zhang San's ear and whispered.

"Yes, I will do it now, sir."

Zhang San heaved a sigh of relief and should have left.

Seeing that Fang Yuan was still thinking about money at this moment, he relaxed a lot.

As Fang Yuan's confidant, and the governor of the governor's office, he guessed that Pei Ji's arrival in Liaozhou must not be easy.

But Fang Yuan was not flustered, so he slowly relaxed.

"Fang Yuan, is it too high to raise the welcome hotel five times?"

Du Miaoyan was a little dumbfounded.

But he is no longer worried about Fang Yuan like before.

Fang Yuan can still think of making money at this time, there must be a solution.

It's just a five-fold increase, isn't it a bit too high, just to kill those high-ranking officials?

"Not high, I want ten times more."

"Which one of the governors and governors is not from a famous family?"

"They are not short of money, but they also cherish their lives. The safety of the guest house can meet their needs."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly.

Pei Ji's sudden arrival in Liaozhou was extremely stressful.

But for Fang Yuan, why was it not a huge opportunity?

Liaozhou City now has cement, toilets, soft mattresses, briquettes, red bricks and so on.

It is only promoted in one city and three counties in Liaozhou, Fang Yuan still doesn't like this little money, but what about the entire Hedong Road?
The arrival of these governors and governors is a huge promotion invisibly, and it is also a high-level promotion.

I believe they can see the importance of concrete roads, the convenience of toilets, the comfort of soft mattresses, the benefits of red bricks, etc.

As long as Pei Ji's incident is over, Liaozhou will usher in another world, more products will be exported, and more talents will be attracted.

"You're right."

"Then I'll go back first, and I won't disturb your arrangement."

Du Miaoyan thought about it and felt the same.

It's expensive, but it's worth it.

The security that a solid red brick wall brings is the security they want.

The higher a person is, the more he cherishes his own life.

"Well, you will be in charge of entertaining when the time comes, and prepare tea for them."

"By the way, send a message to Du He and the others, saying that the escort may be delayed for a few days."

Fang Yuan nodded.

He has a lot of things to arrange now.

Arrange to welcome Pei Ji and the governors and governors of Hedong Road.

Arranging Pei Ji's arrival this time may be a countermeasure for him.

"Ok."

Du Miaoyan had no objection and left immediately.

She also wanted to participate, and wanted to give Fang Yuan invisible support.

Afterwards, Fang Yuan held a meeting and called the magistrates of the three counties.

In the meeting room, everyone was sitting upright, all looking at Fang Yuan with heavy faces.

"I believe everyone already knows that Prime Minister Pei will come to Liaozhou in person five days later, and all governors and governors of Hedong Road will come to Liaozhou City to welcome Prime Minister Pei together."

Fang Yuan opened his mouth slowly, looking at the officials present.

Judging from their heavy faces, they should have already received the wind.

Those who can sit here have somewhat of a background and have their own network of relationships.

"The reception is mainly in Liaozhou City, but the other three counties should also pay attention. During the period when Prime Minister Pei was in Liaozhou, if there were people making troubles in various counties, etc., if you can't handle it well, I will remove your official posts afterwards. .”

Fang Yuan looked at Su Chen and several county magistrates, and said in a deep voice
"Please rest assured, Lord Inspector!"

Su Chen and the others quickly responded seriously.

At critical moments, they dare not drop the chain.

"Has the cement road in your county been completed?"

Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction and asked.

"Liaoshan County has been completed!"

"Yushe County is drawing to a close!"

"Pingcheng County is only half built."

The three of Su Chen answered and reported their respective situations one after another.

"Step up the construction, Yushe County will see if it can be completed before Prime Minister Pei arrives."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The concrete road is what Fang Yuan most wants to promote this time.

But it is definitely not just a matter of money. It takes at least two or three years to repair a road.

"Yes."

Zhou Kaile's respectful voice should be yes.

"After going back, deal with any problems immediately, and don't be seen by Pei and others."

Fang Yuan said again.

"Yes."

The three county magistrates should be.

"Five days later, you will also welcome me with me."

Fang Yuan said again.

"Yes!"

The three of them were taken aback, and they should be excited.

Although it was to welcome Pei Ji, the governor and governor of Hedong Road were there.

At this time, Fang Yuan was able to let them meet and show their faces together, it was a help to their official career, so he was excited.

"The welcome ceremony in Liaozhou City, everything should be kept simple."

"Pei Xiang is an old man, probably because he doesn't like our extravagance."

"Zhang San is in charge of this matter, and Seventh Cao joins the army to cooperate. We must implement our official philosophy."

Fang Yuan looked at Zhang San and the others.

Liaozhou is mainly promoting and making money this time.

It is impossible to spend money to meet the enemy or something.

"Yes."

Zhang San and the others should be.

Qi Cao joined the army and didn't think there was any problem.

They also felt that what Fang Yuan said was right, the old man Pei Ji probably doesn't like extravagance and waste.

"Wang Sigong, you organize teachers and students at the state academy, and you should accompany them to welcome you. Make sure to let Prime Minister Pei and the governors of Zhuzhou know that we also have our own academy in Liaozhou."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, looked at Wang Wenshu and said.

"Yes!"

Wang Wenshu was taken aback for a moment, and immediately responded.

It is indeed necessary to show Liaozhou College to Zhuzhou.

Among the eighteen prefectures of Hedong Road, only Bingzhou and Puzhou had colleges.

Now they also have a college in Liaozhou, and it's time to show it to the states.

The meeting continued until the afternoon.

At the beginning, Fang Yuan spoke, and then they announced the time.

Public security, sanitation, welcome ceremony, etc. are all discussed.

At last,
"Everyone, please clearly realize the importance of this welcome. If anyone falls behind at this time, I will be held accountable afterwards."

Fang Yuan made a summary and also gave a warning.

I don't know what moves Pei Ji will make this time.

But if the officials in front of him dare to hold back, Fang Yuan will make them lose their legs.

"Yes!"

Zhang San and others all agreed.

The meeting ended and everyone left one after another.

Soon, news about Wei Guogong Pei Ji's visit to Liaozhou was spread.

After learning that the reason for the investigation was the choice of the place of retirement after retirement, the people in Liaozhou were overjoyed.

It is their pride in Liaozhou, and the pride of their Liaozhou people, to be selected as a retirement place by a country.

Moreover, this Duke is also an extremely human minister, the current Shangshu Zuo Pushe, a founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, and a veteran of the two dynasties, which makes the people even more proud.

Under Fang Yuan's secret guidance from the White Tiger Club, the news changed slightly: because of the governance of the current governor, Liaozhou changed drastically, so that Duke Wei chose this place as an inspection site.

In this regard, most people in Liaozhou think so.

Two days passed in a flash.

Changsun Chong and others did not escort the cement to repair the Yellow River dam for the time being, Fang Yuan stayed behind.

The afternoon of the third day.

New faces began to appear in Liaozhou City.

The governor and governor of Hedong Road and their entourage arrived one after another.

Among them, a mighty middle-aged man walked into Liaozhou City with a pair of children.

If Fang Yuan was here, he would definitely recognize the middle-aged man as Li Ji who had met once.

"Father, this road is quite strange, but why does it feel like Liaozhou City is not welcoming Prime Minister Pei?"

asked his son Li Siwen.

This is a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old.

He is young and heroic, with the tough spirit of a soldier.

"Danqiu, what do you think?"

Li Ji didn't answer, but asked his daughter on the left.

The daughter also dressed like a son-in-law, but she didn't dress up as a man.

And judging from its uneven figure, it can be seen that this is a young girl.

"Father, you are asking me because you don't know?"

Li Danqiu rolled his eyes mischievously and looked at Li Ji.

Li Ji didn't respond, but smiled slightly, as if admitting it.

"Concubine Yang Shu told me that Pei Ji chose Liaozhou as an inspection site for the elderly this time, mainly because he was dissatisfied with Fang Yuan and wanted to teach Fang Yuan a lesson, maybe even step down."

"Then Fang Yuan seemed to know. During the meeting with Liaozhou officials, he said that Mr. Pei Xiang should not like extravagance and waste, and keep everything simple."

"Of course, Fang Yuan may not know."

Li Danqiu pouted and told Li Ji and Li Siwen what he had heard in a low voice.

"Sister, why are you still dating Concubine Yang Shu?"

"Didn't father warn us not to get too close to the royal family?"

Li Siwen said worriedly.

"Hmph, I'm a girl, what's the problem with getting close to the imperial concubine?"

Li Danqiu said disapprovingly.

"Oh."

Li Siwen opened his mouth.

"Danqiu, Siwen, father still owes Fang Yuan a favor, if you find any useful information, send someone to inform him."

Li Ji said sternly at this time.

He stopped and looked towards the highest place in the city, which was Fang Yuan's nine-story star observation building.

But from the outside world, no one knows that it is called the nine-storey Star Observation Building, so they think the appearance is very strange, and it is also surprisingly high.

"Father, why didn't I hear you say that you owe Fang Yuan a favor?"

Li Danqiu asked curiously.

They also stopped and followed to look at the nine-story observatory.

Her clear eyes suddenly flashed with surprise.

"It was the last time he helped father wipe out the bandits in Taiyuan."

Li Ji replied in this way.

Then continue to wander around Liaozhou City.

"Father, I feel that there are treasures in that tall building, and there are very important things."

Li Danqiu followed, whispering cautiously.

"It's just a tall building, what kind of treasure can there be?"

Li Ji shook his head and said.

Staring at Li Danqiu vigilantly.

"Father, you know that my intuition is very accurate!"

Li Danqiu whispered.

Li Siwen also leaned over his ears.

Her sister's intuition is very accurate, it is scary.

For example, when he was playing hide and seek games as a child, he was found every time.

There were also several times when she was almost injured, and it was this sister who saved him from danger.

"That's a building in Fang Mansion, father warns you not to covet it!"

Li Jidun felt a headache and warned.

His daughter is very good and weird, and her intuition seems to be more accurate than ordinary people.

But this intuition also brought him a lot of trouble. For example, he once thought that there was a treasure in someone's ancestral grave, so he dug up his ancestral grave overnight.

He found a few good things made of value, but if he didn't still have some prestige, he would have almost lost this daughter.

"I know."

Li Danqiu stuck out his tongue.

But the eyes are still on the nine-story star observatory.

"Siwen, look after your sister!"

Li Ji knew his daughter's temperament, so he could only look at Li Siwen and say.

"Good dad!"

Li Siwen nodded solemnly.

Soon, the family visited more than half of Liaozhou city.

I also found out that Liaozhou City set up a guest house as a place to welcome high-ranking officials from the states of Hedong Road.

"Hey, this fence is quite novel!"

Li Danqiu's eyes lit up when he saw the wall of the guest house.

The good landscape paintings add a lot of bright colors to the guest house, and it is even rarer to see such a luxurious inn.

The overall layout gives people a special feeling. I have never seen such a strange inn before, like an inn in a manor.

"Hello, three distinguished guests, this is the guest house."

"But our guest house is closed for the past few days, and it is only used to welcome the officials of Hedong Road."

Lu Xia came and explained with a smile to Li Ji and the others who wanted to enter the guest house.

She has been checking the guest house for the past few days to see where there is room for improvement.

"I am Li Ji, Governor of Bingzhou."

Li Ji said calmly.

"You, do you have any credentials?"

Lu Xia was taken aback for a moment, then said enthusiastically.

None of the officials from Hedong Road has come yet, and Li Ji was the first one, so he was a little surprised.

"Here is my warrant."

Li Ji took out a token from his pocket.

"Hello Dudu Li, welcome to Liaozhou. I am Lu Xia, the manager of the Guest House, please come in."

Lu Xia took it and took a look, then returned it to Li Ji.

She doesn't understand something, but she knows the general idea, and she will report it to the governor's office later.

At that time, officials will come to meet and confirm their identity.

"What does manager mean?"

Li Danqiu interjected from the side.

"It's almost the same as the shopkeeper."

Lu Xia responded enthusiastically.

He walked into the guest house with a few people and passed the courtyard.

"Why does it feel like a courtyard here? Isn't your guest house an inn?"

Li Siwen asked curiously.

"This is remodeled on the basis of the mansion."

"Zhou Zun said that the inn is not only for living people, but also for making guests feel at home."

Lu Xia explained with a smile.

Soon, several people entered the lobby.

For example, the guest house in Wuling County is similar. The first floor is empty, giving people a sense of atmosphere.

The three of Li Ji looked at it, and once again felt that the Yingbin Hotel was different from other inns.

"Li Dudu, wait a moment, I'll get three Liaozhou guidebooks for the three of you."

Lu Xia explained, and walked towards the counter by herself.

There were two young girls waiting there, and Lu Xia returned with three copies of the Liaozhou guidebook from them.

The three of Li Ji, father and daughter looked at the inside of the guest house, and felt very satisfied for the first time.

"Dudu Li probably didn't get the Liaozhou Guide when he entered the city, right?"

"This is our guidebook for one city and three counties in Liaozhou. It will be distributed at the city gate tomorrow."

Lu Xia gave each of them a manuscript full of pictures and text.

Liaozhou's reception for officials from the states along the Hedong Road will only begin tomorrow.

"What does this Liaozhou guide do?"

Li Danqiu took it and asked curiously.

At the same time, look through the guide and look at the records inside.

"This is a record of some scenic spots and important humanities in one city and three counties in Liaozhou."

"There are Chengbei Commercial Street, Baihu Club, cement road, tea, red bricks, etc., all of which are introduced."

Lu Xia kindly introduced.

"Wow, Dad, this Fang Yuan is a talent."

"He can still introduce the place under his jurisdiction in this way, which greatly provides us with convenience."

Li Danqiu's eyes flashed in amazement.

With a guidebook of Liaozhou in hand, it is as if you are familiar with Liaozhou.

In an instant, Li Danqiu had an intimacy with Liaozhou, and he knew where he wanted to go.

And those cement roads, tea leaves, etc., she vaguely saw that there were endless business opportunities inside.

"It's really good."

Li Ji nodded heavily.

When he cooperated with Fang Yuan for the first time, he felt that Fang Yuan was not simple.

Now that he had indirect contact again, he felt that Fang Yuan was not something in the pool, and that in the future, he would not be able to stop him with the position of governor.

At this time, Li Ji suddenly remembered that Zhao Yingcai, governor of Langzhou, had written to him, wanting to say something for Fang Yuan, and asked him if he had any ideas.

At that time he was busy, Li Ji didn't reply to the letter, and subconsciously felt that Fang Yuan was not good enough for his daughter, so he let it go.

Now, when the matter of welcoming Pei Ji is over, perhaps you can consider this issue.

"That is, our Zhouzun is the best!"

"Three distinguished guests, please go upstairs. Our guest house has ordinary rooms for two nights, upper rooms for five nights, and supreme rooms for ten nights. I will show you around."

Lu Xia walked to the front and introduced politely.

But Li Ji's father and daughter stopped leaving immediately and looked at her in surprise.

"Manager Luxia, the common room costs two for one night, are you ripping off a customer?"

Li Danqiu was speechless.

The highest ordinary house in Chang'an City is not so expensive.

"Sorry, I haven't introduced it to a few distinguished guests yet."

"Our guest house provides [-]-hour hot water, and each room has its own toilet, soft mattress, briquette and other high-quality services."

"The most rare thing is that our guest house is safe. The wall of our guest house was tested by Qin Huaiyu, the son of Lord Yi, and he managed to break a small hole with a big hammer five times with all his strength."

Lu Xia backed away, explaining why it was expensive politely and enthusiastically.

"You said, your guest house invited Qin Huaiyu to test?!"

Li Ji's father and daughter were even more restless.

As a general in the army, they knew what Qin Huaiyu was capable of.

The wall of the guest house could withstand Qin Huaiyu's five bombardments before breaking open?

Moreover, Qin Huaiyu is the son of Yi Guogong, in Chang'an City, he came all the way to Liaozhou City to do a test?
The father and daughter didn't believe it, feeling that Lu Xia was lying to them.

"It's about the son of the Duke, how dare I make a joke?"

"Miss Du Miaoyan, Mr. Du He, Mr. Changsun Chong, Mr. Cheng Chumo, and Mr. Yuchi Baolin were all here at the time, so you can testify."

Lu Xia said with an undiminished smile.

But there was still some shock in my heart.

Unexpectedly, those people turned out to be the sons of the Duke.

When Fang Yuan asked her to introduce this two days ago, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

"They are all in Liaozhou City?!"

Li Danqiu said in surprise.

She knew all of these people, the second generation of the rich and powerful in Chang'an City.

If Lu Xia only mentioned Qin Huaiyu, she wouldn't believe it.

But if so many people say it together, it is definitely not a lie.

It's just that I didn't expect that these second generations of dignitaries are all in Liaozhou City, what are they doing?

"Yes, at the Royal Firm."

Lu Xia answered truthfully.

"So, the guest house is worth the money?"

Li Ji still felt that the price was high.

But with Qin Huaiyu personally testing it, he was already able to accept it in his heart.

"Yes."

"The service of our guest house is the best in the city, and the security level is also the highest, which is especially suitable for you."

Lu Xia said confidently.

"Can you make an account first?"

Li Ji nodded.

Ten Guan a night is very expensive, but it's not that there is no money, but they don't bring that much money.

"OK."

"Zhou Zun has explained that during the period of welcoming Prime Minister Pei, you can write down the housing money first, and just sign your name."

Lu Xia smiled softly.

Immediately make an inviting gesture.

"Then there are three supreme rooms."

Li Ji nodded and walked up the stairs.

Soon, the three of them chose three supreme rooms.

Lu Xia used tools for three people in Li Ji's room.

After seeing the magic of the toilet, the father and daughter were all amazed.

Soon, Lu Xia left.

The father and daughter experienced the soft mattress, honeycomb coal, and the safety of the wall.

"Father, if Fang Yuan made these things, then this person is really not simple."

"I feel, I feel I feel this guy is going to move an entire era!"

Li Danqiu sighed.

At the end, her voice trembled a little.

She has a very human intuition, and her feelings are much deeper than others.

Anyone who has experienced something as comfortable as a soft mattress wants to own one.

Honeycomb coal is smokeless, heating is extremely convenient, and it is estimated that it will replace coal and be accepted by more people.

There is also the toilet, which is really much better than the toilet and chamber pot, and it is not at the same level at all.

"Dan Qiu, is that an exaggeration?"

Li Ji said not calmly.

He just felt amazing and shocked.

But he didn't have the idea of ​​what to say to promote the development of the entire era.

"Sister, don't you think too highly of him?"

Li Siwen felt that his sister was exaggerating.

"I'm not sure."

"Father, I want to see Fang Yuan, please help me find a way."

Li Danqiu shook her head and nodded again, but she was not sure either.

Because I don't know if it was made by Fang Yuan, and I have never seen Fang Yuan.

But at this moment, she really wanted to see Fang Yuan, and felt like she wanted to give some kind of grand prize.

"It's getting late now, let's see you tomorrow."

Li Ji looked out the window, shook his head and said.

The windows of the guest house rooms are also somewhat different from the windows of other inns. It is about the same size, but an iron pillar is embedded in it to prevent people from entering and exiting. The security is really high.

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

Li Danqiu was a little disappointed.

But I also know that something is not right now.

And it was a bit tiring to come all the way today.

Early the next morning.

Three teams were separated from the main city gate.

One is a lane for fast passage of commercial transport, one is for ordinary people to enter and exit for routine inspections, and the other is for receiving the governors and governors of the states in Hedong Road.

Next to this road stood a big sign: Welcome the governors and governors of all states to visit Liaozhou.

There are tables and stools next to it, and there are a bunch of Liaozhou guidebooks and a register on the table.

Sihu Liu Wenshi was in charge of the registration, accompanied by a group of state officials behind him.

Starting at noon, Liaozhou governors appeared one after another, and after being registered by Liu Wenshi, the state officials brought them into the city.

From noon to afternoon, the governors of the eighteen prefectures of Hedong Road and the two governors all arrived and were escorted to the guest house.

In addition, there are also many famous figures from the Degao family from all over the world.

This night, the guest house was very lively, but also very depressing.

(End of this chapter)