"Hey buddy, it's been years since we last met, you've aged quite a bit, hahaha."
As soon as she arrived at the South Gate, she heard Feng Yong's hearty laughter from afar, showing that the old man was very happy to meet his old friend.
"Brother Murong, it's been ten years since we last met, and you still look as dashing as ever."
“Brother Xuan, you’re the same, haha, we’re all getting old. Look at all the talented people here, I have to admit I’m getting old.”
"Hmph, Murong Wanli, I will have a good debate with you today to see who is better."
Another elderly gentleman angrily interrupted, "How dare you say that my theories are dross?!"
"Hey, Brother He, don't rush. Let's find a place and talk slowly."
The group was making a lively scene at the South Gate, attracting the attention of passersby. When had so many refined and cultured people ever appeared in Beizhou?
Xiao Zhixing stood behind them without saying a word, watching them reminisce with a smile.
They're all talented! They're all incredibly talented!
If the first batch arrived so quickly, how far behind can the rest be?
At this moment, Feng Yong noticed her. "Prince Yuansheng, come, come, let me introduce you to everyone."
Xiao Zhixing stepped forward with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting, "Welcome, esteemed sages, to Beizhou to assist me."
“No, Prince Yuansheng, I only came to debate with that old scoundrel Murong, I did not agree to let you stay,” Mr. He said shrewdly.
Xiao Zhixing's smile remained unchanged. "The fact that you gentlemen have come to Beizhou and left your thoughts and ideas is enough to benefit the students of Beizhou immensely. As I said before, you are all free to come and go as you please, and you can leave at any time."
She made the elderly gentlemen feel completely at ease with just a few words.
They were relieved, as they had been worried that Xiao Zhixing, the rumored domineering guy, would detain them and not allow them to leave.
Upon seeing this, the straightforward Mr. Xuan said, "Those guys are slandering the Prince without reason. Next time I encounter them, I will definitely give them a good scolding."
Xiao Zhixing's smile deepened. "Students can't win arguments with just their mouths, so let them be. I have a clear conscience."
The group entered the county town and found it to be quite prosperous, with smooth and orderly roads and streets. Even the poorly dressed people were clean and tidy.
Everyone found it strange.
"Your Highness, why are people walking on both sides of this road, while the middle is empty?" Mr. Xuan asked, sticking his neck out of the carriage window.
"Pedestrians walk on the right, and when vehicles pass in the middle, they also walk on the right. In this way, the road will be orderly and free of congestion."
Just then, a caravan came from the opposite direction, with more than thirty donkey carts, completely blocking the right side of the road.
However, they did not cross the white line in the middle and passed smoothly on the right, so that their group did not have to give way.
The two passed each other.
Everyone was smart enough to immediately understand the advantages.
In the past, when such situations occurred in the city, ordinary people would hurriedly push and shove to make way. If they encountered domineering powerful figures, being slow to yield meant losing their lives, and they could only accept their bad luck.
Mr. Xuan was a very curious person, so he simply got out of the car and said, "Let's go, let's walk around and take a look."
"If Your Highness is busy, you may return on your own. We do not need your hospitality; we have Old Man Feng here."
Xiao Zhixing nodded, "Alright, I really can't get away. You all can have fun. I'll stay behind and be on call."
Leaving Bai Mei behind to keep him company, Xiao Zhixing left decisively, seemingly not at all worried that they would see anything bad.
Mr. Xuan asked Bai Mei with surprise, "Isn't your prince afraid that we old folks might witness some injustice?"
Bai Mei replied matter-of-factly, "Even if you see it, there's nothing to be afraid of. The Prince said that discovering problems is a good thing, as it allows for timely rectification. Only by hiding them will they become big problems."
"You all have sharp eyes, which is perfect for helping us in the Northern Continent find some mistakes."
Everyone was immediately surprised.
Mr. Xuan sized up Bai Mei. "Young lady, you speak quite well. Does your prince really think so?"
Which official isn't afraid of having problems discovered under their jurisdiction?
Otherwise, how could there be so many stories of people traveling incognito?
Bai Mei pointed to the roadside and said, "There are mailboxes at every street corner, so people can submit their opinions. There are also patrol offices in each neighborhood, so disputes and conflicts of all sizes can be handled on the same day and must be resolved within five days."
"The Director-General of the Patrol and Security Bureau will conduct random checks on cases at any time. If there are any cases of wrongful convictions or unclear facts, the sub-director will be punished immediately, and after repeated offenses, he will be dismissed from his post."
“There are bells and drums at the entrance of the government office. Anyone who has been wronged may ring them and the county magistrate or prefect will personally hear the case.”
Mr. He said, "I heard that all the officials in this Patrol and Security Bureau were selected through the state examinations?"
"Yes, some adults have already taken office."
"Come on, come on, take us to see what this Patrol and Security Bureau is all about."
So Bai Mei took them to the nearest branch office to observe how the branch office handled public sentiment, cases, public security, and daily affairs.
Leaving aside the shock caused by the patrol and security division, which resembled a modern public security bureau, everyone.
Just as Xiao Zhixing returned to his residence, he received a telepathic message from Bai Feng: "Haha, Xiao Xing, you guessed right, Xiao Chi has his eye on me."
"Should I go instead? Can you handle him?" Xiao Zhixing asked worriedly.
Xiao Chi is not easily fooled. Although Bai Feng has a face that is indistinguishable from his own and pretends to have amnesia, it will take some effort to make him believe that she is him.
Bai Feng: "It's okay, I'll try it first. If it really doesn't work, I'll just leave."
She wasn't entirely confident either; human minds were too complex, and she wasn't an imperial system, so she wasn't presumptuous.
In Beiyuan County, at a noodle stall, Xiao Xuan ordered a bowl of noodles.
The attendant, A-Cai, advised, "Young master, the manor has all kinds of cooks. If you get a stomachache from eating out, Granny He won't forgive me."
Xiao Xuan picked up the noodles and sat down. "Hey, shut up. If you don't tell them, they won't know."
He picked up a bite and swallowed it, then frowned. "This taste is still not right."
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