Zhu Yunwen only planned to stay in Taiyuan Prefecture for one day, because when he passed through the area, he could clearly see that the living standards of the people had indeed improved, just like in other places.

Moreover, the people were very happy and were no longer so afraid of Prince Zhu Gang of Jin and the local officials.

This shows that these local officials, and even the once domineering Prince Zhu Gang of Jin, no longer oppressed the people and instead gained a good reputation.

This will put Zhu Yunwen's mind at ease.

Since there were no problems here, there was no need to stay any longer. So Zhu Yunwen and Prince Jin, Zhu Gang, just chatted and Zhu Yunwen learned about the work.

Then he spoke some rather official words and instructions to Prince Zhu Gang of Jin before leaving Taiyuan.

After leaving Taiyuan, Zhu Yunwen continued his inspection tours to various places.

No matter where you go, the road under your feet is always a good cement road.

No matter how remote or underdeveloped a place is, you can always see bicycles and tricycles.

Those women always had a very pleasant floral scent on them.

This made Zhu Yunwen feel that everything he had done before was worthwhile.

And so, another ten days or so passed.

Zhu Yunwen visited almost every place he could in the southwest region.

However, no news has yet come from the north.

Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but think that Zhu Yunwen, Goryeo, and Dongdao were really quite tolerant.

Zhu Yunwen was also aware that they probably still had reservations, fearing that he would react swiftly if they attacked the Ming Dynasty.

In fact, their worries were unnecessary. Even if they attacked the Ming Dynasty right now, Zhu Yunwen would not go to the north to command the war.

He won't be in a hurry to return to Nanjing to take charge.

The reason is simple: even with Zhu Lintong's help, Goryeo and Dongdao were not enough to make Zhu Yunwen care.

Even if they attacked the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yunwen would not stop his inspection tour of the country, nor would he rush back.

The Ming army was very strong, and Zhu Yunwen was confident that they could deal with any foreign enemy.

However, these guys were slow to attack, which made Zhu Yunwen quite anxious.

There was no other way; he desperately wanted these guys to court death, so Zhu Yunwen prepared to continue south.

Even going to Yunnan for a visit.

Perhaps only when they are further away will Goryeo and Dongdao feel safe to attack Ming.

After making up his mind, Zhu Yunwen headed south, first arriving in the southwest. Since Zhu Yunwen led his troops to quell the Tusi rebellion, the southwest had been completely under the control of the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, the cement roads were well-maintained, and the people began to accept new things from the outside world, no longer as closed off as before.

Therefore, after touring the southwest region, Zhu Yunwen was generally quite satisfied.

Especially when he arrived at the Guizhou Pacification Commissioner's Office, local officials reported to Zhu Yunwen that the situation in these areas had indeed changed significantly during this period.

Moreover, people have begun to develop local specialty industries, since transportation is now very convenient throughout the country and various business transactions are also flowing freely.

These unique products from the southwest region can also be sold all over the country.

So gradually, commerce here began to develop, especially the medicinal herbs of the southwest region and the local grain brewing techniques, which are developing rapidly as characteristic industries.

Overall, people have begun to find business opportunities, making their lives better and better.

In addition, without the previous chaotic chieftains who oppressed them, their pressure was much less.

Furthermore, the current policies of the imperial court are very good, which naturally provides better conditions for these people.

Zhu Yunwen felt that if Guizhou in the southwest could develop so quickly after breaking free from the control of the Tusi (local chieftains), then Yunnan should not be a problem either.

The only problem is that Yunnan is close to the border, and places close to the border may be a bit chaotic.

Zhu Yunwen also needs to find a way to solve this problem properly; he cannot let it continue to be chaotic just because it is close to the border.

We cannot simply ignore this place just because it is too far from the central government of the Ming Dynasty.

So after passing through Guizhou, Zhu Yunwen quickly headed towards Yunnan.

Although Yunnan has been pacified for some years, the living standards of the people there are still very poor.

After entering Yunnan, Zhu Yunwen saw many disaster victims and refugees, most of whom were poorly clothed and starving.

Even among hundreds of people, it's rare to see one who's even slightly overweight; most are skinny and have dark skin.

Some even lie on a patch of grass, eating grass roots when they're hungry and drinking water when they're thirsty.

They seem no different from animals.

These scenes were incredibly heartbreaking for Zhu Yunwen, and Zhao Qingzhu, sitting in the carriage, couldn't bear to watch either, saying to Zhu Yunwen:

"Yunnan has been recovered by the Ming Dynasty for so many years, yet the gap between this place and Daming and other places is still so great, which is simply unbelievable."

Upon learning of Zhu Yunwen's entry into Yunnan, Mu Chun, the Marquis of Xiping, immediately led his men and many local officials to welcome him.

Mu Chun was already in his thirties. After his father, Mu Ying, died, Mu Chun inherited the title of Marquis.

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