A month later, Li Shimin once again set foot in Qunxianfang.

Although he had long seen the pie in the sky (blueprints) that Li Jue had drawn for the people, he still felt uneasy if he didn't see it with his own eyes.

Because on the very day he received the blueprints, he ordered the Minister of Works to issue a preliminary plan. According to the Ministry of Works, even if the remaining land was converted into costs, it would still be a losing proposition.

Therefore, he was very eager to see if Li Jue, this rebellious grandson, would keep his promise and rebuild a beautiful market town like a garden for the people of Qunxianfang.

However, as soon as Li Shimin entered Qunxianfang, he was amazed by the clean streets and the neat buildings on both sides.

Although Qunxianfang was not completely finished at this time, with many workers still coming and going, transporting bricks, stones, timber, and saplings, it was clear to the naked eye that the entire Qunxianfang had undergone tremendous changes.

The formerly dirty and chaotic streets have disappeared, replaced by clean bluestone pavements. The formerly foul-smelling ditches are also gone, replaced by interconnected pipes.

Li Shimin was only able to see these pipes because he arrived at the perfect time, just in time for the installation of the drainage system. If he had come a few days later, he wouldn't have seen them at all!

Li Shimin's gaze was quickly drawn to a large wooden box by the roadside, and he couldn't help but curiously step forward to examine it.

"What's the purpose of this wooden box?"

"Your Majesty, I've heard that this wooden box is called a trash can, and it's specifically used to hold trash!"

"Trash can?"

Li Shimin was surprised when he heard this. What kind of garbage could ordinary people have to throw away? Why would they need such a big box?

In fact, Yu Chi Fan was also puzzled, and even the people of Qunxianfang were puzzled.

No one dared to advise them, so they could only let the eldest grandson place the trash can.

Li Shimin took a few steps and saw a series of wooden poles standing at the entrance. Because of his previous experience in Sanglin Village, he immediately guessed the purpose of these wooden poles.

"Is this a street lamp?"

"right!"

"However, the installation of only a few lampposts was halted!"

Why?

"It is said that the people disagreed, saying that if every household lit a lantern at their door, it would be enough to light the way for passersby, and there was no need to erect a pole to hang the lanterns!"

Li Shimin nodded secretly upon hearing this.

"That's absolutely true!"

"For the residents of this neighborhood, lighting a lantern at their door is enough. Streetlights and the like are more useful on Suzaku Avenue!"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Fan immediately began to flatter him.

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Your Majesty is wise; streetlights are still more effective on Suzaku Avenue!"

The two people who were praising each other seemed to have forgotten one thing: there was a curfew in Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty!

There wasn't a soul in sight on the entire Zhuque Avenue, so what was the point of installing streetlights?

Li Shimin took a few more steps and suddenly saw an old acquaintance in front of him.

"Is this man Yuchi Jingde?"

"Right?"

"What kind of talk is that? Don't you even recognize your own uncle?"

"I……"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Fan quickly ran forward and indeed saw Yuchi Jingde's dark, grimy face.

"Second Uncle, it really is you!"

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

"Second Uncle, you don't know, I haven't left here for a whole month..."

"Oh right, His Majesty is here too. He was the one who saw you first and asked me to come over and say hello!"

"His Majesty has arrived too?"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Jingde quickly looked around and indeed saw Li Er standing not far away.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"

"No need!"

"Yuchi Jingde, what are you doing here!"

"Your humble servant has come to buy a house!"

"Buy a house?"

"You're buying a house here?"

"Yes!"

"My sons are all grown up, and I have quite a few grandchildren. I should buy them some more properties so that I can leave this world in peace!"

"Then why did you choose this place?"

"I remember Qunxianfang wasn't exactly a good place, was it?"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Jingde burst into laughter.

"Your Majesty, what you're saying is all ancient history. Qunxianfang has changed drastically. Not only have all the houses been demolished and rebuilt, but even the open and covered drains have been changed to some kind of drainage system..."

"Not only will there be no unpleasant odor, but there will even be fewer mosquitoes!"

"However, the main reason I decided to buy a house here is because I believe the property value here will appreciate!"

"appreciation?"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty may not know, but the price of houses in Qunxianfang changes daily!"

"Yesterday a set cost 1,000 guan, but today it has risen to 1,200. If I had waited a few more days, I estimate that each set would have cost several hundred more guan!"

"What?"

Li Shimin was shocked when he heard this.

Qunxianfang is an ordinary neighborhood, with no high-ranking officials or nobles living there, only merchants and common people. Yet, a set of such a place can sell for a thousand strings of cash.

"Impossible, who would spend such a high price to buy a house in Qunxianfang?"

"This old minister is willing!"

"Not only are the old ministers willing, but many noble families in Chang'an have people here every day to keep an eye on things. As long as ordinary people are willing to sell their houses, they will buy them no matter how much it costs!"

"this……"

Why would they take over these houses?

"What else could it be? Of course, it's because the houses here are nice!"

After saying this, Yuchi Jingde led Li Shimin into a small courtyard.

"Your Majesty, I have already purchased this courtyard house. Your Majesty may now take a look around!"

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