Chapter 1325: The Han Banner World (VIII) Helin

The three counties of Liaodong are now completely connected with Liaoxi County by a wide road. This east-west traffic artery built by Guo Quan passes through Panshan, emerges from Cuiping Mountain, and then extends to the distance. The six-meter-wide cement hardened road carries the economic connection between the two places. Liaodong's specialties, grain, and rich mineral deposits are now continuously transported to the interior through this road.

In recent years, Liaodong has been developing rapidly. Gao Yuan once said that the Donghu people were completely living a poor life on a treasure mountain. Now that this treasure land has fallen into his hands, it will naturally play its due role. Its richness will become a booster for the advancement of the Han Dynasty.

Because of the convenient roads now, Gao Yuan arrived in Helin in less than ten days. Compared with previous years, Helin has undergone tremendous changes. This former capital of the Donghu people was originally the political and economic center of Liaodong, and it is still the largest city among the three counties of Liaodong.

The replanned city is clean and tidy. Under the stimulation of the Han Dynasty's policies, countless businessmen and gold diggers poured into this city that was once called a barbarian land. Massive capital investment and a large influx of people have made Helin develop rapidly. Now Helin has a permanent population of more than 100,000, which is not inferior to ordinary county towns in the inland.

The visit of King Gao Yuan of the Han Dynasty is naturally one of the biggest events in Helin now. This is the first visit of Gao Yuan after conquering Donghu. Everyone regards this visit of the King of Han as an opportunity for Helin to take off again. Half a month ago, Helin began to prepare for the arrival of the King of Han. The city was cleaned inside and out, and all the shops and storehouses in the city even changed their signs to brand new ones. Sun Xiao, the governor of the Eastern Protectorate, also arrived in Helin from Dayan County City a few days in advance to prepare to welcome Gao Yuan.

"Report to the Grand Protector, the king is still ten miles away from Helin City." Scouts kept running from afar and reported to Sun Xiao who was standing at the city gate.

"Grand Protector, don't we really want to go forward to greet him?" Mao Dewang, the governor of Liaolin County, said a little uneasily.

"No need. You may not know the king's temper. If you really want to welcome him with great fanfare, or even create a scene of thousands of people lining the streets to welcome him, the king might get angry. Now it's good. Officials are doing their jobs and people are living and working in peace. This is what the king wants to see most. Besides, haven't you made a lot of preparations to welcome the king? I saw it after I came. Helin is much cleaner than the last time I came!" Sun Xiao laughed.

Mao Dewang laughed dryly. The last time Sun Xiao came, Helin was really a little dirty.

"In the two years since you became the county magistrate, Liaoning County has developed rapidly, the government is in good condition and the people are harmonious. The king has a very high opinion of you." Sun Xiao said: "This time you have the opportunity to report in person, you must seize it well, you know. The political affairs of the Han Dynasty are generally managed by the Political Affairs Hall,

there are no special opportunities. The county magistrates don't want to see the king very often. The king thinks that if he meets these county magistrates too much, it will interfere with the governance of the Political Affairs Hall."

"The king's thoughts are really incomprehensible to us ministers. Maybe our wisdom can't keep up with the king's wisdom, right?" Mao Dewang whispered. For himself. He is also a frontier official. In the past, if he returned to Beijing to report on his work, he must meet the king, but in the Han Dynasty. It is really difficult for ordinary county magistrates to meet the king. Even those old county magistrates who have followed the king from poverty to prosperity will be treated to a family banquet by the king when they arrive in Jicheng, but the king generally does not say a word about their governance.

All these factors made Mao Dewang think that the king of the Han Dynasty was really incompatible with the king he knew. Mao Dewang looked back at the sparse welcoming crowd behind him, and he was still a little uneasy.

"Here they come!" Someone in the welcoming crowd behind him shouted excitedly. The two people who were talking turned their heads and saw the flags in the distance approaching rapidly. It was just the vanguard of the guards.

Wu Ya turned over and dismounted, strode to Sun Xiao, and saluted: "Wu Ya greets Sun Duhu and Mao Junshou. I have been ordered to arrive first and take over the defense and vigilance of Helin City. Please give me convenience."

"Of course, of course." Mao Dewang nodded repeatedly and turned back to call the two people, "General Wu, one of these two is Feng Dong, the security commander of Helin City, and the other is Shen Ming, the chief of police. The defense of Helin has always been in charge of these two people."

"Thank you!" Wu Ya nodded to the two people.

"General Wu, please."

The thousand guards following Wu Ya as the vanguard quickly entered the city and took over the various important checkpoints and the area where Gao Yuan would be stationed. This place is not like Fufeng City. After all, it has only been a few years since they were naturalized in the Han Dynasty. There are many people of all kinds, so they naturally dare not be careless in the defense.

After about an incense stick of time, Gao Yuan's large group of people appeared under the city.

Pushing the door open, Gao Yuan jumped out of the carriage, strode to Sun Xiao, and grabbed Sun Xiao who was about to salute, "Old brother, why are you doing so many things, Sun Xiao, we haven't seen each other for almost two years, right? The last time we met was when we agreed to set up the third military region. You have gained weight in two years. Look at this big belly. If you don't say it, it's hard for others to believe that you have led troops to fight for many years!"

Staring at Sun Xiao's obviously protruding belly, Gao Yuan laughed and patted his chest proudly, "Look at me, I still have eight-pack abs and a good figure."

"How can I compare with the king?" Sun Xiao said with a smile: "In these years, I have been busy writing documents and have endless official documents to approve all day long. Many times, there is no regularity in eating and eating, or there is no clear soup and little water. , or overeating, it would be weird if you don’t gain weight!”

"Cao Lian'er doesn't care about you. Your body is your capital, especially those of us who have been on the battlefield. We all have injuries. If we don't take care of you carefully, we might not be able to survive with you one day." Gao Yuan patted Sun. Xiao's shoulder, "Hasn't Lian'er ever had a problem? I heard that you have added a big fat boy. You have given birth to three babies in five years. You are very efficient!"

"The king will send troops to Dayan County next. Lian'er is dragging three boys with her, so I asked her to wait in Dayan City to pick him up." Sun Xiao said with a smile. "She is currently focused on three boys. She doesn't care whether I live or die!"

Both of them burst out laughing. When a woman has a child, she will indeed shift most of her thoughts to the child.

Mao Dewang looked at the warm relationship between Sun Xiao and the king with some envy. Of course, he also knew that he could not compare with Sun Xiao at all. He was an old subordinate and brother of the king, and it was not just a superior-subordinate relationship. Like Sun Xiao, Xiao's brother-in-law Cao Tianci is the king's personal disciple. Sun Xiao's wife was once the princess's personal maid. As for the old Cao family, it is now one of the top famous families in the Han Dynasty. Cao Tiancheng abandoned politics and went into business, and now Cao's carriage business , is one of the top merchants.

"Liaoning County Governor Mao Dewang has met the king." After Gao Yuan and Sun Xiao exchanged greetings, his eyes turned to Mao Dewang. Mao Dewang quickly handed over his hand as a gift. Speaking of which, this was the second time he met the king. The first time was to take office, but it was just a routine matter. , more than a dozen feudal officials bid farewell to the king. But this time it was the second time and the first time he met the King of Han at close range.

"Governor Mao, you have done a great job in Liaoning County. The rapid development of Liaoning County in recent years is inseparable from your contribution." Gao Yuan raised his head and looked at Helin City today, "Look, Sun Xiao, At that time, when we conquered this place, it could be compared with one of our counties at that time. But it is different now. Many counties and cities in the mainland cannot compare with it, right? "

"No, in the past few years, a large amount of capital has poured in. Speaking of which, the land of Liaodong is full of treasures. If we have money and people, if we still can't develop, is there any justice?" Sun Xiao smiled Said: "Your Majesty, let's enter the city quickly, otherwise the roads in the city will be blocked by people who want to see the king. Commander Mao carefully prepared a banquet in the governor's mansion, and the people who came to accompany him were all local celebrities. ”

"Well, okay, okay." Gao Yuan said with a smile: "Of course I want to see it. The great development of Liaoning County is due to the credit of Governor Mao, as well as their contribution! By the way, Ke Yuanshan is still with Lin, right?"

"Yes, he is waiting for the king at the government office. Now Councilor Ke is planning to build a medical university in Helin to pass on his medical skills to future generations. Many big businessmen are willing to invest in it. Now he is busy with this." Mao Dewang said.

"This is good." Gao Yuan said happily: "Not long after the decree allowing private capital to open universities was issued, Ke Yuanshan took action unexpectedly. His medical skills are outstanding. Even Minister Qiu was full of praise. I was worried about his secret skills before. Zizhen, now that he is willing to open a school, your local government must give strong support. We are not short of weapons and troops, but we are short of high-level doctors! Once this school is set up, it will be able to train a lot of doctors for your local area every year. , This is a great thing that benefits the country and the people. Governor Mao, your Liaoning County is the first. Looking back, let the political hall give you a good commendation. The Ministry of Finance should also show its support to the central government. !”

Hearing this, Mao Dewang was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Our place is not short of herbs, but of doctors. It would be great if the Ministry of Finance could provide support. I will report to the Ministry of Finance immediately."

Seeing Mao Dewang beaming with joy, Sun Xiao joked on the side: "Governor Mao, you have to hurry up. Minister Wang of the Ministry of Finance still has a special sum that has not been disbursed. If it is later, there will be nothing. With Minister Wang’s temper, he won’t even accept the King’s greetings.”

Gao Yuan burst out laughing, "Indeed, it was a bit more difficult for that iron rooster to pluck out a hair on his head." (To be continued...)