The two then surveyed the coastline, and Xiao Zhixing pointed to a bay, saying, "A new port can be built here, specifically for cargo ships to enter and exit."

Separating people and goods at the port facilitates management and makes it easier for everyone to enter and exit.

Then, pointing to the foothills behind, he said, "A town can be built there."

She planned to have Ning Jin send people to build a few estates so that they could live by the sea whenever they came back, which would be very comfortable.

Everything that needed to be seen has been seen, and everything that needed to be arranged has been settled.

Fu Sheng secretly came to see her and accepted her deal.

Xiao Zhixing then planned to go back.

Unexpectedly, many young men and women wanted to go to Beizhou with her.

"We've heard that the Northern Prefecture is short of manpower, Your Highness. We also wish to go and do our part."

"Do your elders in your family agree?" Xiao Zhixing asked, looking at the young, innocent faces.

Well, they all gave dry laughs, clearly intending to act first and inform others later.

Among them was an eleven-year-old girl, whom Xiao Zhixing boasted that even Zhou Bapi (a notorious exploiter) would have the heart to make her work hard.

Xiao Zhixing had no choice but to say, "Write a letter back home, explaining your true thoughts. If you can persuade your elders to agree, I will take you away."

It takes skill and wisdom to persuade elders.

The little ones gave an "oh," drooped their heads, and could only obediently go and write their letters.

Xiao Zhixing has always been patient with young people, saying, "You don't need to play tricks; just tell me what you really think."

The fact that they were sent here itself represents a certain degree of closeness between the families.

No parent would object to their children wanting to improve themselves and gain experience.

It's not like we'll never come back; at least we'll be safe following Xiao Zhixing.

Sure enough, the fifteen boys and girls finally obtained their parents' approval and happily set off with her to Beizhou.

Among them was Chang Shuyi, the daughter of Chang Shigeng, who brought something unexpected.