172 sizzled twice and said calmly, "The effect is negligible. This person's mental strength is rare in the world. My bewitching power has no effect."
Feng Lizhen was displeased, "You could even handle Xiao Yuanshan, but you can't deal with a woman?"
172 snorted coldly, "Please get this straight, she is no ordinary woman. She is the number one talent of our time and a third-level Heavenly Realm expert. There is nothing I can do, and no matter how much energy I expend, it will be in vain."
Seal and establish true qi.
Seeing Feng Min's miserable state made him feel even worse.
Feng Min glanced at him indifferently and said, "I want to leave here."
If he stayed any longer, listening to the commotion from those people in the Gentleman's Courtyard every day, he was going to go crazy. He was sure they were doing it on purpose.
Feng Lizhen didn't say anything, just nodded, "Alright, you come with me to Jianan Pass to recover from your injuries, we'll talk about the rest later."
With Xiao Zhixing, this formidable figure, stationed in Suzhou, they were powerless to do anything, and all their schemes failed once again.
This feeling is especially painful.
Feng Lizhen wanted to take Feng Min away, and Xiao Zhixing agreed, but secretly had Hei Hu give Feng Min some good stuff.
Combined with the drugs Lin Rushu had given him before, he would soon suffer a fate worse than death, ending his life in torment.
This kind of venomous snake cannot be kept alive any longer.
With the matter in Weixian concluded, the group followed Zhao Xianyin and her companion to other counties to inspect the mulberry and weaving industry.
Xiao Zhixing offered some suggestions for improvement, which the masters appreciated greatly.
Ten days later, they turned west and entered Haizhou.
This time, they didn't go on an incognito visit. Now the whole world knows that they have arrived in the south, and sometimes even ordinary people can recognize them.
Xiong Chumo smiled and said, "Haizhou is now the largest mushroom cultivation area in the south, and the state where terraced fields have been developed. The people remember your kindness and have long kept your portrait at home to admire. With the recent events in Suzhou, they will naturally recognize you."
Xiao Zhixing chuckled and shook his head. "I am ashamed. Those two skills were acquired by you. I did nothing."
Xiong Chumo said righteously, "The initial funding was entirely due to Your Highness's generous support. How can you say you did nothing?"
It was only after a massive amount of money was poured in that the people of Haizhou became rich quickly. According to statistics, 80% of Dasheng's mushroom products came from Haizhou, while the rest came from Yangzhou, Huzhou and other places.
This little thing became a rare delicacy in winter, and other derivative products also became popular all over the world, bringing a steady stream of money to the people of Haizhou.
Speaking of this, everyone is curious about how much wealth the prince actually has.
The combined investment in the north and south over three years is so large that it's impossible to calculate.
Unexpectedly, shortly after they entered Haizhou, Prefect Yang Sheng and Governor He Wuyang came to greet them in person.
Both sides of the road were filled with ordinary people and local dignitaries.
Xiao Zhixing raised an eyebrow. What did that mean?
Cao Mengyuan scratched his head and blurted out, "Uncle is worried that you'll take him down too."
He finished speaking and gave a dry laugh.
It's also fantastical, but wherever Xiao Zhixing goes, the top two leaders always change, or at least a new batch of officials are replaced, which is enough to make people tremble with fear.
But it wasn't her who started the trouble; the trouble came looking for her.
The end result was that local officials suffered, leading to a major reshuffle.
Yang Sheng was truly terrified. After receiving a message from his nephew, he rushed to the place with He Wuyang without stopping, hoping to send this ancestor off safely.
Upon seeing them approach, Yang Sheng greeted them with a smile, "Greetings, Prince Yuansheng, I am Yang Sheng."
Xiao Zhixing observed him and found him to be a promising young official, a high-ranking official in his forties, and also quite clever.
He was tall and imposing, unlike a typical southerner. With the appearance of someone suited for officialdom, he was naturally quite handsome and looked to be only in his thirties.
She bears some resemblance to Cao Mengyuan.
For this reason, Xiao Zhixing was very friendly. “Prefect Yang, you are too kind. How could we trouble you to come all this way to pick us up? When we arrive in Haizhou, we will naturally pay our respects at the Prefect’s residence.”
Yang Sheng bowed slightly and said respectfully, "It is my duty. You are a first-rank prince of our Great Sheng with unparalleled achievements. I have long awaited your arrival. Your words and deeds in Beizhou have earned our utmost respect."
He then introduced He Wuyang, a man who was not good with words. After meeting Xiao Zhixing, he stepped aside to watch the two of them talk.
It is clear that Yang Sheng still holds the reins in Haizhou, and He Wuyang follows Yang Sheng's lead.
Yang Sheng had prepared a garden and welcomed them inside to rest.
After another welcoming banquet, Xiao Zhixing summoned Yang Sheng for a private meeting.
"My subordinate Xiong Chumo was well taken care of by Lord Yang during his time in Haizhou. Now that Meng Yuan has joined my Xiao family army, we can be considered family. So I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Yang Sheng remained respectful throughout, and upon hearing this, he revealed a relaxed smile. "This humble official is ashamed. It is General Xiong who is young and promising, and this humble official has not been able to help him much. As for that kid Meng Yuan, we must thank the Xiao family army for training him. Now my elder sister is very pleased that he has finally stopped going out and fooling around and has embarked on the right path."
Xiao Zhixing waved his hand, "Lord Yang, there's no need to be modest. Your willingness to allow Xiong Chumo to promote two agricultural techniques makes you a worthy minister."
If an official were more petty and only concerned with his own power, he would certainly be unhappy that Xiong Chumo was winning people over in his territory.
They fail to see how these two skills can help ordinary people; they are short-sighted and only focus on their own local authority.
Yang Sheng's ability to allow Xiong Chumo to act and his full support for the promotion of the two skills demonstrate his broad-mindedness and vision, which is truly commendable.
In truth, this letter of recommendation was insightful; he set his sights on Yang Sheng as his son-in-law, for once he entered the central government of the capital, he was bound to have a bright future.
Yang Sheng grinned from ear to ear at her praise; it was indeed the best thing he had ever done.
Now everyone in Haizhou remembers his benevolence and virtue, and His Majesty has also submitted memorials many times praising him for developing Haizhou so well.
Even though he benefited from Xiong Chumo and Xiao Zhixing's influence, it is a fact that he also benefited.
Xiao Zhixing added, "We won't look around Haizhou much. We'll just select a few nearby places to check on the effects of the mushroom cultivation and terraced field reclamation techniques. After that, I'll go to see the Xiao family army in Haizhou, and then head straight to Huzhou. So, Lord Yang, you can arrange the location."
It's also to give him face and put his mind at ease.
Yang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, Your Highness, I will make the arrangements immediately and will not delay your schedule."
She knew the situation in Haizhou very well. Xiong Chumo hadn't been there for nothing in the past three years; he knew all the problems and had reported everything to her in detail.
Fortunately, there is a good leader at the top, and the officials in Haizhou have a good work ethic. Now the people are living a good life, and those minor problems are no big deal.
Yang Sheng acted quickly, arranging the itinerary by the second day.
He personally accompanied them on a tour of three counties, carefully examining the effects of Xiong Chumo's reforms.
She left the others to continue, while she and Xiong Chumo went to the Xiao family army's garrison at Jianan River.
"Your Highness, that is Heihe, the chieftain of the Heiyi tribe. He heard that Your Highness had arrived in Haizhou and came to pay his respects."
In the distance, a number of people were waiting at the entrance of the military camp, with the generals craning their necks to look at the way they came.
Xiao Zhixing looked into the distance and saw Luo Zhengnan and a lean middle-aged man standing at the front.
A scout has already gone to report.
Luo Zhengnan rushed over with his men, overjoyed and excited, "Your Highness!"
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