The transportation there goes without saying; as you can see, in addition to connecting the three northern prefectures, it is also very close to the coal-producing areas, making it a natural strategic pass.

I believe that next year's trade market can be established there. This way, our Han army can be stationed directly there. As the population grows, the new city will naturally spring up!

Liu Hong's words made everyone's eyes light up, and Cao Song couldn't help but ask, "Does Your Majesty mean to build that place into a new commercial city?"

Liu Hong chuckled, "Hehe~ You could say that! After all, it's a trade market, it's not something that happens in just a day or two. With so many people gathering there, they'll need food, lodging, and entertainment."

Yuan Feng nodded, his face beaming with excitement, and said, "Your Majesty's method is brilliant. As long as there is a need, there will be benefits. With benefits, even if the court invests some money in the early stages, it will be able to earn it back in no time. Moreover, the area is covered with dense forests, so we can use local materials. The court won't spend much money. I believe this method is feasible!"

Cao Song chimed in, "As for laborers, I believe that in addition to drawing refugees, we can also recruit them from the grasslands, and all we need to do is provide them with some grain and salt."

Li Ying said in a deep voice, "Moreover, the trade market is overseen by our Great Han, so it is entirely reasonable for us to send troops to garrison it!"

"With more people, disputes are bound to arise. In such cases, the Han Dynasty needs to send officials to manage and supervise them," Hu Guang offered his opinion at the opportune moment.

Liu Hong laughed and said, "Hehe~ What you all said makes sense! In short, building a new city is to deepen the cooperation between the Han Dynasty and them, which is completely reasonable."

"Your Majesty is right. Building a new city is perfectly reasonable!" the four ministers said in unison.

Liu Hong's words set the tone for the construction of the new city.

At the same time, it is also to tell those barbarians that our Han Dynasty built this city for the good of all of us. Don't be ungrateful. If anyone dares to cause trouble, then don't blame us for canceling the trade in the future.