Ghost Guard Li Feng led his men to search for countless extraordinary people. Some of them were willing to come to Beizhou, so they were brought here and are now being settled in Beiyuan County for various research projects.
For those who were unwilling to leave, she arranged for people to stay and work with them to carry out activities.
She would tinker with all sorts of strange and unusual things, and the information would be delivered to her.
I must say, I actually discovered quite a few useful things.
The Ataz people are related to the Asayi people and are a well-known ethnic group in the north.
The Ghost Guard went to scout ahead, but the locals were very wary and unwilling to communicate with outsiders.
They are skilled at raising falcons, and the communication falcon training methods of the Qian Yuan Continent originated from their clan.
Unfortunately, the training conditions for the Communication Eagle are demanding, and nowadays only the official authorities can use it.
Ordinary people still used messengers and horses to deliver messages.
Xiao Zhixing knew all too well how important it was for information to be readily available and spread quickly.
She even has a dream: to build a vast information network that covers the entire world and connects the most basic levels of society, using each village as a base.
In a world without telephones and telegraphs, eagles were used as a network to shorten the time it took for information to spread.
It also allows for real-time control and listening to the voices of the world.
It's not that she can't develop wireless telegraphs, it's just that she has to guard against the Emperor System.
If I dare to do it myself, my identity will be exposed immediately.
Once we've dealt with it, the world will have a basic foundation for scientific research, which can then be used to enhance global connectivity.
“Technological development that is too far ahead of its time is not a good thing either,” she sighed to Bai Feng. “What I can do is provide them with the soil to sprout, encourage and support them, sow the seeds of technological innovation, and wait for them to blossom.”
It may take decades or even a century to see the effects.
But its foundation is solid.
The safest and most stable world is one that adapts to the soil and pace of development of a great nation.
The Ataz people live in the neighboring Changshan County. Xiao Zhixing went there to observe people's lives, go deep into the countryside, check prices, and find out the advantages of each village.
Let's also hear how local officials are perceived by the common people.
It took more than ten days to reach our destination.
At this time, Li Sandi of Heiwu County had already begun to clash with Xiao Xing.
He captured the man with overwhelming force, shocking the Northern State.
Only then did the officials of Beizhou realize that the prince was actually conducting an incognito visit.
Immediately, everyone became extremely anxious and on edge.
One of the cowardly officials even fled with his wife and children out of guilt, which was utterly ridiculous.
Everyone knows that Xiao Zhixing is truly capable of killing. How many corrupt officials have been beheaded in Mengzhou? Beizhou is her territory, so she will definitely be even more ruthless when it comes to killing people.
"Master, the Ataz tribe is just ahead."
They formed their own village and refused to allow outsiders to settle there, but they did not refuse intermarriage with other ethnic groups, and those who left the village could return.
A watchtower was built at the entrance to Ataz Village, and the village is surrounded by a low wall, making it like a fortified village, which can protect the villagers in times of war.
"Who goes there?" A spirited young woman and several others blocked their way, while the gate behind them remained tightly shut.
Xiao Zhixing smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, “My surname is Xiao. I am an old friend of Lord Asai. I am passing through this place today and have come to pay my respects to Chief Ataz.”
The girl tilted her head and looked her up and down, her beautiful eyes full of suspicion. "Are you here to buy a flying eagle from the clan chief again?"
Is this even possible?
The Flying Eagle training method has long been known to the world. Wealthy, powerful, and well-connected families can buy the young eagles themselves and train them, so there is no need to come here to purchase them.
Xiao Zhixing smiled, "Are there many people here? Who are they?"
The Ghost Guard didn't notice this; it must have been overlooked.
The girl snorted, "More than ten groups of people have secretly come in the past two months. They all hide and claim to be friends of so-and-so in our clan, coming to visit the clan leader. I can tell at a glance that they are not good people. I can guess where they come from."
Xiao Zhixing didn't care about her veiled accusations and asked with a good-natured smile, "You're so capable? You can figure out where they came from?"
The girl proudly tossed the red tassel bell on her head. "I have a keen sense of smell. They may look like people from Dasheng, but they can't hide the fishy and damp smell on their bodies. They must be from the north or the south. They're definitely not from Dasheng."
Those are people from the surrounding barbarian countries; their reach is quite extensive.
Xiao Zhixing gave a thumbs up. "Wow, that's impressive. What's your name, young lady? I'd really like to be your friend."
The girl sniffed and said haughtily, "You must be trying to win me over, but I won't fall for it."
Xiao Zhixing chuckled, took the invitation Bai Mei handed over, and said, "I am presenting this invitation to formally visit your clan leader. Is that considered sneaking around with ill intentions?"
The girl took the invitation and huffed, "That's more like it. Wait."
She handed the invitation to the person behind her and told him to go find the clan chief.
Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "Now can you tell me your name?"
The girl blinked her big eyes, unyielding. "Shouldn't you be the one to speak first?"
"Haha, my apologies, my apologies. I am Xiao Zhixing, it's a pleasure to meet you."
The girl then cupped her hands and said, "My name is Asana. Hmm? Your name sounds familiar."
Xiao Zhixing smiled and said, "Since the name sounds familiar, it means we've known each other for a long time, so we should get to know each other better."
Asana pouted, "Why do you have such a manly mouth? You're so glib."
Xiao Zhixing: "Take that as a compliment."
Asana grinds her teeth.
At this moment, the three tightly closed gates creaked open, and the drums on both watchtowers beat in unison.
Waaaaah—
Eight horns, each several meters long, extended from the city wall and sounded loudly.
The chief of the Ataz tribe, along with more than ten elders, came out of the village gate to greet them, bowing and clasping their hands in greeting. "Azhilie, on behalf of the entire Ataz tribe, respectfully welcomes Prince Yuansheng!"
Asana gaped in shock.
Xiao Zhixing smiled at her, stepped forward and personally helped Azhilie up. "Chieftain, you are too kind. I hope my visit has not disturbed anyone."
Azhilie stood up and said with a smile, "It is an honor for our tribe to have such a distinguished guest. I am afraid that we may neglect Your Highness. Please come into the village."
The group entered the village.
Inside was an ordinary village, just a bit larger. They even enclosed their fields with city walls, showing a strong sense of territoriality.
What is truly eye-catching is the enormous flock of eagles soaring over the mountain behind the village; they are indeed a family of eagle tamers, and there are estimated to be several thousand of them.
Upon entering the ancestral hall of the village, they exchanged greetings and took their seats as host and guest. Xiao Zhixing then said, "I've heard that the Ataz tribe has been quite lively lately, with many people coming."
Azhilie did not hide anything, "They wanted to buy all the adult eagles of my tribe, but I did not agree."
Xiao Zhixing didn't ask why; there were reasons why they wouldn't sell.
She didn't like beating around the bush either, "My visit this time is also related to this flying eagle."
Azhilie exchanged glances with the elders, "If Your Highness wants them, our clan can give you about two thousand. That's all we have. We need to preserve the race for our clan."
Xiao Zhixing chuckled, "Clan leader, you misunderstand. I will not buy it."
"I have also trained quite a few flying eagles myself. I have come here today to compete with your flying eagles and let you all see whether my flying eagles are up to standard?"
Azhilie didn't react for a moment. A contest? Just a contest? Or was it a deliberate provocation?
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