Zhi Xuan

Wang Zihuai's team traveled all the way, and wherever there was a big river, there must be waterwheels.

When he was in Zhongdu City, he heard that the Western Capital City was hit by a fire, the city was severely damaged, and the farmland outside the city was affected, and there was fear that there would be no harvest.

No food in the autumn harvest means that the whole year's hard work will be wiped out, and the people of Xiyuan should be downcast.I don't want to walk along the way, what I see is not depression, but vitality and prosperity.

The closer to the Western capital, the more obvious this situation is.

Wang Zihuai was curious, and when he passed a village, he specially summoned the villagers to inquire.

Knowing that it was the prince driving, the villagers lay on the ground tremblingly, not daring to say a word.A few children rushed back to the village to invite the doctor and the village elder, and the villagers heaved a sigh of relief and quickly retreated behind the village elder.

"Prince, the prince issued a benevolence decree. Those who encounter disasters will be exempted from land tax this year. Villagers can cut wood and gravel in exchange for food, and they can also go to the city to build houses and pave roads in exchange for corn. The elderly and children who cannot work receive millet porridge, and they also have food to eat. .”

The work-for-relief policy has been very successful. The disaster-stricken people work every day to get paid, and they basically don't go hungry.Half-grown children do not want to eat food relief with the elderly and young children. They go to the mountains to cut wood or go to the mine to quarry, and they are tied with ropes and pulled back. They can also be exchanged for corn.

Everyone was busy exchanging work for food during the day, and fell asleep when they got home. They didn't have any thoughts at all, let alone hurt the spring and autumn.If I have free time, I also guard the pottery jar at home, and use the wood chips with engraved marks to calculate the food stored in the home.

Many people were surprised to find that even though there was no harvest in the fields, life at home was still good.Because food can be received every day, the whole family is not hungry.Especially the children, who have gained a lot of weight compared to a few months ago.

When asked by their parents, the children told the truth that it turned out that the city lord's mansion issued a decree that grasshoppers, earthworms, and snails can be exchanged for millet, and measured in small wooden buckets.

The children wanted to reduce the burden on their families, so they went to the forest with the logging team every day, or went to the river with the water truck craftsmen to collect insects and snails.

The children have limited strength, so they don't get much corn each time, except for a few, basically only a small handful.But the accumulation of a little makes a lot, and a pot of thick millet porridge can be saved in three or four days.

If there is extra corn, the old man will always add a handful when steaming rice.Don't underestimate this one, it can often make the family eat two more bites, and it can also make the children eat better.

In order to reward the children, Zhi Xuan also ordered broth to be boiled at the porridge point, and the children would be given a bowl every three to five days.

Children are often reluctant to eat, and will share food with the elderly at home.

If it weren't for the rumors of the stew, the broth is not allowed to be taken home, and the old people and children will definitely save it and bring strong laborers who can work.

Each of the policies may seem inconspicuous, but in combination they support a huge reconstruction project.

The village elders and the Yi doctors opened up their chatterboxes, and they kept talking more and more, and they couldn't stop at all.While talking, he sighed, it is the blessing of Xiyuan Kingdom to have Zhi Xuan as the son.

Wang Zihuai listened with gusto, seeing that the accompanying officials wanted to interrupt, he immediately raised his hand to stop him.

He could see that the words of the village elder and doctor Yi were all sincere, without any adulteration.This made him even more curious about Zhixuan, and he really wanted to see with his own eyes what kind of person this much-loved heir of the Xiyuan Kingdom was.

Finally, the words of the village elder and doctor Yi came to an end. Seeing the expressions of the people around them, they immediately realized that they had forgotten themselves, and quickly bent down to confess their crimes.They were not worried about being punished, and they were even more afraid of implicating Zhi Xuan's reputation.

"I called you to come, what's wrong with you?"

Wang Zihuai called several people to get up and ordered his servants to reward them.

The doctor of the city can wear silk, but the village elders can't use it. They can only reward dyed linen and a small bag of salt.

Wang Zihuai never shy away from his love of money. In order to obtain salt wells, he specifically asked Ren Wang for a fief.Because this incident was often criticized by the doctors.

After suffering a lot of scolding, Yanjing finally got his hands on it. Relying on the production of Yanjing, he has made a lot of profits every year.

Besides the salt well, Wang Zihuai also wanted to open up new sources of income, but unfortunately he failed after several attempts.Probably because he made a lot of noise and was watched by the court officials, the King of People had no choice but to kick him out of Zhongdu City to avoid being quarreled and waiting for his brain to hurt.

Leaving the village, the convoy continued on its way.

This place is not far from the western capital, and you can see the villages scattered among the fields, most of which have already risen from cooking smoke.

There was a commotion behind the convoy, and the guards immediately became vigilant.

It turned out to be a group of craftsmen who finished their work. They had just set up a waterwheel, received hospitality from the villagers, ate a full meal of millet and rice, and were returning to the western capital with their tools and carts.

Smoke and dust rose behind the craftsman, a group of cavalry in half armor, each carrying prey on their horses.

Behind the cavalry was a long line of slaves.

Strong male slaves tied hemp ropes around their shoulders around their waists and dragged carts full of prey.The strong female slave pushed the cart, the wheels pressed against the road, and the axle creaked, which showed the weight of the prey on the cart.

One of the wagons was loaded not with game but with freshly picked herbs.

Dr. Sang, who was wearing a short robe and linen trousers, was sitting in the car, and two strong wild wolves ran with the car, but they didn't hurt the slaves in the trailer, and occasionally helped them.

This scene stunned Wang Zihuai.

He thought he knew a lot, but this was the first time he saw such a strange wolf.

The cavalry and artisans met halfway, and the artisans quickly moved to both sides of the road to let the cavalry pass first.

The leading knight grabbed the reins and waved his hand to signal the team to stop.Then he rode his horse forward alone, took the reins about ten steps away, got off the horse, and bowed his hands to Wang Zihuai's driver.

From the way he salutes, it can be seen that he is not of low birth, at least a small clan.

Wang Zihuai ordered him to get up and asked the other party's identity, and it turned out that he was a son of the clan.

"Please forgive me for disturbing your honor." The knight said.

Of course, Wang Zihuai would not question the crime. When he learned that the team was out hunting in the city, he curiously asked about the origins of the two wolves.

"Prince, the wolf is raised by the prince, and no one else can get close to it." The knight glanced behind him, seeing that Doctor Sang didn't intend to go forward, he could only answer bravely.

Everyone present could see Wang Zihuai's interest in wolves.But without Zhi Xuan present, no one dared to let the wolf approach Wang Zihuai.In case something happens, no one can afford it, and Dr. Sang is no exception.

Seeing that the knight was in a dilemma, Wang Zihuai didn't continue to ask, turned around and returned to the car, and ordered the convoy to move on.

The knight breathed a sigh of relief, patted his horse and returned to the team, nodded towards Doctor Sang, and ordered the team to slow down and keep a certain distance from Wang Zihuai's convoy, especially the two wild wolves, and they must not be allowed to approach the vehicle in front.

When the convoy was moving forward, someone had already reported to the city.Estimating the time of Wang Zihuai's arrival, Zhi Xuan and Doctor Qing went out of the city to greet him.

As early as a few days ago, the clan was ordered to build an earthen platform outside the city, specially to welcome Wang Zihuai.

Flags are planted all around the platform, the highest being the Xuandi Shenniao Banner, which represents the Yuan clan who ruled the vassal states.A firewood pile was built in front of the earth platform, which was more than two meters high.Several fat sheep are tied next to the woodpile, ready for the welcoming ceremony.

The city gate is paved with loess hundreds of meters ahead.

The slaves moved the sand and padded the road layer by layer until it was several inches above the sides.

A leather drum is erected at the head of the city, and a bronze horn protrudes from behind the parapet.

The fully armed soldiers stood behind the wall, two steps apart from each other, holding halberds, and looked strong, majestic and mighty.

The fiery red sun began to sink to the west, the light of the setting sun shrouded the earth, and the mountains, rivers and cities were dyed brilliant red.

The evening wind blew across the city, carrying the coolness of late autumn, and the flags were fluttering and hunting.

Zhixuan was dressed in a black robe and a jade crown, with a sword hanging from his waist, holding the hilt with one hand, and the jade ring on his belt was shining brightly.

Doctor Qing led by Su Hu and Fan Xu lined up behind him in a chariot.

From the positions of the crowd, it can be seen that Su Hu Zhengqing's status cannot be shaken, and Fan Xu and Luan Hui will follow closely behind.

Especially Fan Xu, under his leadership, the Fan family voted for Zhixuan early, and helped him many times, with outstanding political vision.After Zhixuan came to power, Fan's status began to rise, and Fan Xu's voice in the court increased significantly. In a few years, there may not be a chance to aspire to the position of Zhengqing.

Behind Doctor Qing are two rows of chariots without canopies.On the car were the legitimate sons of various families, most of them were the eldest sons, all of whom were the chosen heirs.On such occasions, they are allowed to be present.Zhixuan's concubine brother was not allowed to show up.Even if their father is Marquis Xiyuan and their mother is a clan daughter, they are still not qualified to welcome Prince Huai.If they appeared here, they would probably be regarded as contempt for Prince Huai, and would not benefit Xiyuan Country at all.

As the sun sank below the horizon, torches were lit in the procession.

Several witches walked up to the earthen platform. They were all bare-chested, with their hair loose, an animal belt around their waists, and red and black totems painted on their chests and backs.

The wind blew up Zhi Xuan's sleeves, the hair rope under his jaw flew up, and the colored treasures embedded in the ends collided with each other, making a burst of sound.

Finally, the sound of horseshoes came from the front of the road, and with the sound of wheels rolling, the city gate was getting closer and closer.

Everyone cheered up quickly and looked forward by the light of the fire.

The orange-red flames flickered unceasingly, shining stars all over the sky, covering the earth with silver gauze.

A golden flag came into view. Under the flag was a chariot drawn by four horses. The wheels and shafts were covered with copper skin. The body size was the same as that of a prince.

The armored guards of Zhongdu City stood around the chariot, holding halberds and wearing golden armor, which was particularly eye-catching under the firelight.

Zhi Xuan glanced over and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

They are all made of copper armor, and the price of a set is worth as much as one of his troops.It is worthy of being the capital of Zhongdu, and it is worthy of being the army of the king of men. It is indeed rich and powerful!

The distance between the two sides was close to [-] meters, Zhi Xuan immediately gave an order, the driver waved the reins, and the horse started to move forward, leading him forward.

Su Hu and the others followed behind Zhi Xuan, keeping a distance of half a horse.

Less than twenty steps away, Wang Zihuai's car stopped, Zhi Xuan continued to move forward, stopped at about ten steps, and clasped his hands in the car.

"Chen Xuan met the prince!"

Wang Zihuai walked out of the car door, stood still and returned the salute.

"You are polite."

Zhi Xuan straightened up and looked at Wang Zihuai opposite him, with a flash of surprise in his eyes.How tall is this man?Visual inspection is definitely more than 1.9 meters!

Wang Zihuai looked at Zhi Xuan, also surprised.

He knew that Zhi Xuan was very young, but he didn't expect that Zhi Xuan would be so beautiful.

He had met Marquis Xiyuan when he was young, and in his memory, this monarch was majestic and handsome, completely different from Zhi Xuan's handsomeness.It seems that Zhixuan should be more like Mrs. Liang, after all, most of Liang's daughters are famous for their good looks.

After being amazed for a short time, Wang Zihuai looked at Zhi Xuan again, his eyes became serious, and it was more of his examination and evaluation of him as the son of a great country.

Zhi Xuan let Wang Zihuai scrutinize him, strictly observed etiquette in every move, and his expression remained unchanged.

After the two parties greeted each other, Zhixuan invited Wang Zihuai to go up to the platform.

The witch who had been waiting for a long time lit the bonfire, cut the neck of the sheep with a dagger, took the sheep's blood and applied it to the forehead and cheeks, then held up the bloody head of the sheep, jumped around the bonfire and prayed loudly.

"wish!"

Start with congratulations and end with congratulations.

The witch waved his arms and threw the sheep's head into the fire with all his strength.

The moment the flames burst into flames, horns sounded from the top of the city, and leather drums sounded.

The sound of drums is rumbling, and the sound of horns is distant and desolate.

Zhi Xuan and Wang Zihuai walked down the earthen platform and boarded the chariots respectively.

The gate of the city was wide open, and the soldiers lined up on the left and right, with their long halberds on the ground, and in response to the sound of drums and horns, Wang Zihuai was invited to enter the city.

"Prince, please!" Zhi Xuan said.

Wang Zihuai looked sideways at the young man in black robes, recalling what he had seen and heard along the way, and told him intuitively that he would definitely gain a lot from being friends with this prince, and this trip was worthwhile.