After nearly a week of sleeping outdoors, everyone was exhausted.
Zhao Jun even slept until the evening. If the maid here hadn't come to wake her up, she would probably have missed the agreed dinner.
"My Lord, how was your rest?"
As soon as she came out, Xiao He and Su Junqiang were already waiting in the yard.
"Well enough."
She nodded.
"Is it almost time for dinner?"
"Yes, Boss Shi has just sent someone to deliver the message."
The Soviet army replied forcefully.
"Hey, isn't Liu Ji up yet?"
She glanced around and her inquiring gaze stopped on Xiao He.
"He's still sleeping. He didn't eat dinner. It doesn't matter whether he goes or not. It's better if he doesn't come with us."
That guy has fallen into a deep sleep, there is no way to wake him up now.
"Okay, it's not appropriate to take him with you, so let's go as three of us."
Zhao Jun washed his face and woke up from his sleep, finally feeling much more awake.
The three of them walked out the door. The streets were still full of noise at this time.
It seemed like a lot of people were talking not far away, and there were quite a few pedestrians walking on the street.
It was already completely dark, and there were still so many people outside. This was something Zhao Jun had not expected.
"Master Su, it's already dark. Why don't the people here go back to their houses but are still wandering around outside?"
She couldn't help but ask.
"Master Zhao, you may not know that because of the Shi family's peppercorn purchase business in Linjiao County, many people from Lin County come here. There are also workers busy sorting the peppercorns, so this place is still bustling even at night."
Su Junqiang explained.
Zhao Jun nodded slightly. This is an example of a large enterprise driving the development of a place.
Before they could even chat for a few minutes, they had already arrived at the gate of the Shi family.
Shi Hong was right. The Shi family's house was indeed very close to where they lived.
As soon as they arrived at the door, they saw Shi Hong and another younger man standing there.
"Master Zhao, you are finally here. Come and welcome us."
Shi Hong smiled and tugged at the sleeve of the man next to him, and the two of them applauded enthusiastically.
Shi Hong smiled happily, but the expression of the man next to him was not so bright.
It's obvious that he was forced to do it.
"Boss Shi is so polite."
Zhao Jun also felt a little embarrassed. She had never seen such a welcoming scene before.
"Please come in quickly, my lords."
Shi Hong led a few people into the house, chatting with them as they walked.
When we arrived at the dining room, several tables were already filled with food, and there was a girl standing at the door to greet us.
Shi Hong started to introduce everyone only after they entered and took their seats.
"Master Zhao, this quiet man is my younger brother Shi Gan, and this beautiful girl is my younger sister."
Zhao Jun greeted the two of them with a smile.
I had heard Zhu Lin talk about these two people before.
After seeing them today, I have to say that these three people look like siblings. They look like they were carved from the same mold, with thick eyebrows and big eyes.
Especially that girl, she looks extremely beautiful.
"Since Lord Zhao is visiting Ba County for the first time, he must try our local specialties. I personally selected the dishes for today's banquet and had them prepared by the kitchen."
Shi Hong continued to introduce enthusiastically.
Xiao He looked at the spicy dishes in front of him and his heart skipped a beat.
The brother and sister Shi Gan and Shi Yu, who were sitting next to each other, looked at each other and gave the same helpless smile.
At the beginning, everyone chatted about all sorts of things. When the banquet was halfway through, Zhao Jun felt that it was about time before he started to get down to business.
She came to this dinner not just to eat.
"I've long heard that the Shi family is the largest pepper merchant in Ba County. Now that I've arrived in Linjiao County, I see that their reputation is well-deserved."
"No, no, it's not worthy of your praise."
Shi Hong laughed.
"We've definitely felt the hardships of the journey. The Shi family has to travel the mountain roads every few months, and even have to carry a lot of goods. It's really hard work."
"Not at all. It's not particularly hard."
Shi Hong laughed.
"Boss Shi is so enthusiastic about helping the people. The production and sale of Sichuan peppercorns is so difficult. I fully agree with the high price of Sichuan peppercorns, and I really admire Boss Shi's character."
"No matter what, it's all thanks to the fellow villagers."
Shi Hong laughed.
Zhao Jun gritted his teeth, and his impression of Shi Hong was further expanded: stupid!
I've said so much, but he just smiles foolishly. Does he really not understand or is he pretending?
In the end, Shi Yu, who was sitting next to them, couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted.
"Master Zhao has worked really hard. It's a long journey from Xianyang to Ba County. I wonder if Master Zhao is here for an inspection or for other instructions."
Shi Yu smiled and spoke directly.
Finally someone asked, and Zhao Jun breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that there were still smart people in the Shi family.
"Ba County is indeed far away from Xianyang. The Shi family is in business, so I wonder if they pay attention to what's happening outside."
"I wonder if you are aware of the fact that the Qin State paved cement roads between Xianyang and several prefectures and counties."
Zhao Jun looked at Shi Yu with a smile.
The first and most important thing she had to do when she arrived in Ba County was definitely to build roads.
However, building roads, especially in mountainous areas like Ba County, requires enormous time, money, manpower, material resources and difficulty.
She only had one year, and there was only so much she could pave.
At the same time, she also needs manpower, and must have the support of a local big family to help her do this.
So the Shi family is of course the best choice.
"Concrete pavement, I'm not very clear about this, but my brother seems to know something about it."
Shi Yu glanced at Shi Hong. He seemed to have heard his elder brother mention him before.
When Shi Hong heard this, he immediately became interested, because he knew about this.
He glanced up at his siblings' proud responses.
"I've heard of this. Last year, I met a few businessmen in Ba County who I've been working with. They were from Xianyang and told me about the cement road being built there."
"They said this cement road is hard and smooth, and it's comfortable for walking or riding in a carriage. It doesn't shake."
"Anyway, I've heard a lot of people praising this cement pavement, but I haven't seen it in Berkshire, so I don't know if it's as good as they say."
Shi Hong talked about the news he had heard before.
"That's true. The benefits of cement roads are endless. I estimate that the road will be built to Bajun this year."
"Really? Then we can see for ourselves."
Shi Hong was surprised.
"However, this road can only be built to the prefectures and counties. It is not very useful for our transportation routes in the mountains."
Shi Yu said regretfully.
She was right. The cement road paved in Xianyang could only be built to the prefectures and counties.
However, Zhao Jun lowered his head and smiled.
Thanks to Shi Yu for raising this question.
"Indeed, but of course I came to Berkshire to make some changes to the roads in the mountains."
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