In order to allow Liu Che to see the outline of the city clearly, the convoy was moving very slowly. Because of this, Liu Che almost looked at the outer city wall carefully.

Seeing that he was watching intently, Liu Tan's face lost its familiar nonchalance, and instead showed a hint of seriousness. After enduring for a long time, he couldn't help but lean over and boast, "Father, how is your son's new king?"

Liu Che turned around and saw his son's proud look, his tail almost sticking out to the sky. He couldn't help but laugh: "It's cement?"

Liu Tan nodded seriously. "That's right. I once said that cement can also be used to build a house. Unfortunately, too many things happened later and I didn't have time to do it. This is a good opportunity to let Father take a look."

At this moment, Liu Che felt a shadow above his head, and when he turned around, he found that they had already entered the city.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "No moat?"

Liu Tan sighed, "We need to dig canals into the moat to divert water. It's not too late yet, so we can only take it slowly."

Liu Che took another closer look and asked, "This city wall is taller and wider than Chang'an's."

Liu Tan immediately explained, "This is to defend against the Xiongnu. After all, if the city walls are too low, the Xiongnu will be able to break in easily."

Liu Che glanced at him and said, "Be too careful."

He just said it casually, look how scared the child was.

Liu Tan smiled sheepishly and said, "I forgot to tell you, Father. Although you are in Chang'an, I will make sure you are fully aware of the Northern Territory!"

Liu Che couldn't help but rub his head.

Oh, if only his sons were this worry-free.

When Liu Tan saw Liu Che's satisfied expression, he knew that he would not be unhappy, and he immediately felt relieved.

Speaking of which, Liu Che is actually quite easy to please.

As long as your IQ is not too low and you don't do anything that makes Liu Che unbearable, all you have to do is put him first and report anything that happens at all times.

Is it true that Liu Tan was watertight in his work? Of course it was impossible. The only one who could do it was Huo Guang.

Even with Huo Guang patching things up behind him, he still often played tricks on Liu Che's bottom line. But was Liu Che angry? Not only was he not angry, he was very satisfied. So he had to use the right method.

Liu Che suddenly asked, "What are those yellow things I just saw on the city wall?"

Liu Tan said, "Oh, it's for lighting. Since there's no moat, Shuofang City has fewer defenses. We can only have patrols keep their eyes open to defend. But most people can't see very far at night, so we made this to try."

Liu Che asked, "How is it?"

Liu Tan scratched his head. "It's just like that. It's somewhat useful, but it doesn't illuminate very far. It's just for now. I don't have time to improve it right now."

Liu Che nodded and prepared to wait. If it was useful, he would get a few in Chang'an.

After entering the city, Liu Che was stunned. Apart from the wide and straight road and pedestrians on the road, all he saw were walls!

What's going on? Is this a ghost wall?

Liu Tan had someone bring the map of Shuofang City and unfolded it for Liu Che to see: "Father, this is the map of Shuofang City."

Liu Che took a look and when he saw the markings on it, he compared it with the walls and couldn't help but ask, "Why did you think of making it into these small squares?"

After Liu Tan explained, Liu Che thought for a moment, "That's a good idea. Even if the Xiongnu break through the city wall, we still have a defensive wall. We can also fight them in street battles. This will eliminate the Xiongnu's greatest advantage."

Liu Tan: ???

He looked at Liu Che, then looked down at the map, and it seemed... it was true.

He had never thought of this before. He just wanted to emulate Chang'an in later generations, which was not only neat and tidy, but also could boost the economy - although there was a curfew outside, there was nightlife in the neighborhood, which would invisibly increase consumption.

The royal capital will definitely become lively in the future. With so many people coming and going, the income will also increase.

However, he only saw the economic benefits and did not think about the Huns.

Actually, it’s not his fault. In Liu Tan’s opinion, the Huns must not be allowed to get close to Shuofang City no matter what.

So he didn't even think about it that way!

Facts have proved that your father is still your father and always thinks more than you do.

Liu Che nodded with satisfaction and said, "This method is not bad."

Liu Tan lowered his head in shame.

Although Shuofang City has a commercial street within the city, there are still some things for sale on the street. There are houses on both sides. These are shops facing the street, and the opening and closing times of the shops are subject to the curfew every day.

Liu Che returned to the car and looked at the people coming and going on both sides. Although it was not as lively as Chang'an, it was also interesting in its own way.

Liu Che looked at them with some surprise and asked, "There are still Huns? Were they not brought by Lu Xuan?"

Liu Tan leaned over to take a look and said, "No, they are the people of Shuofang City."

"Hmm?" Liu Che turned to look at Liu Tan. He didn't believe that Liu Tan would be so magnanimous. He obviously hated the Huns so much, so how could he let them live in Shuofang City?

Liu Tan explained quietly. Originally, he didn't want to go into detail about the battle that day. After all... he had stolen Lu Xuan's merit. Although no one cared, Liu Tan still felt as if he had cheated.

But I have to say it now, so I might as well say it.

When Liu Che heard that Wei Deng was guarding the mine with 500 Huns, his face and eyes were filled with admiration: "He is somewhat similar to his father."

After hearing this, Liu Tan suddenly understood the sorrow of being the son of a capable man.

If Wei Deng's battle happened to someone else, he would have been praised for his youthful talent and courage. However, everyone's first reaction was: He is worthy of being Wei Qing's son.

Liu Tan took the opportunity to talk about it, and then mentioned that there would be several more tribes of Huns coming to surrender, which was considered to be a clear way out for Liu Che.

Liu Che couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "You are quite clever."

Using a good life to lure the Huns to come and work for you, however, Liu Che did not think it was a bad idea. He even thought that if Liu Tan could divide the Huns through this method, it would be the best way.

Liu Che liked to expand territory but that didn't mean he liked to fight wars. The best thing was to take over the enemy's territory without any effort, that would be very satisfying.

Liu Che's carriage drove along the main road of Shuofang City, entering from the south gate and exiting from the north gate.

When he left, Liu Che seemed to be still unsatisfied and turned around to say, "I will come over to take a good look in a couple of days."

Liu Tan smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll accompany my father to tour the entire Shuofang City."

The distance from Shuofang City to Changshou Palace is not very short.

As he walked, Liu Che discovered something different.

Because it was winter, almost all the trees in Shuofang City were left with only dead branches and leaves. However, as the terrain gradually rose, he actually saw spots of green on both sides of the road.

Liu Che looked outside and could tell at a glance that these flowers and plants were carefully maintained and there were insulation measures around them.

He turned to look at Liu Tan: "It's hard for you to get these flowers and trees in the middle of winter."

Liu Tan immediately came over and said, "There are even more beautiful flowers and trees in Changshou Palace."

He had been so busy getting as close to the Humble Administrator's Garden as possible that he was dumbfounded when winter came - the Humble Administrator's Garden is in Suzhou, and there is greenery in the garden even in winter, but the Northern Kingdom... can only rely on money to maintain itself.

Therefore, the garden of Changshou Palace basically has a greenhouse dedicated to supplying flowers and plants. If any of them wither due to insufficient warmth, they will be removed.

Fortunately, Liu Che only came to stay for a while, so we just need to maintain it when he comes next time. Otherwise... Liu Tan would feel the pain of spending this money.

However, Liu Che's attention shifted elsewhere: "Changshou Palace?"

Liu Tan nodded. "Yes, the palace plaque has not been hung yet. We are waiting for the emperor to come and write the inscription himself! There are still no Yanshou Hall and Yankang Hall."

Liu Che felt comfortable immediately. The older he got, the more he cared about his life span. At fifty, one knows the will of heaven. Although he had not reached that age yet, it would be there soon.

Even though he looked healthy, considering the lifespans of his ancestors, he was not worried that it was fake, so the names of these palaces were exactly what he wanted.

When he arrived at the gate of Changshou Palace, Liu Che was stunned at first sight - the style of Changshou Palace seemed to be different from what he had imagined.