In Linjiao County, Shi Hongzheng and Uncle Chai were paving the last section of gravel road.
They started from the prefectures and counties, and now, after almost two months, they are finally approaching Linjiao.
As expected, no matter how difficult the road sections in the middle were, it was much more convenient to just pave with stones.
At the Shi family, Shi Gan was talking to Shi Yu.
"Brother has been really active recently."
Shi Yu smiled, thinking about the hard work his elder brother had put in during this period.
"It's indeed hard work. Didn't he say that himself? He has given up pursuing Master Zhao, but he must complete the road construction work he promised before."
Shigan also laughed.
"Forget it, at least my brother has recovered to normal. Oh, and when the repairs are almost done, Lord Zhao should be back."
Shi Yu calculated the time.
"It should be soon. I'll send someone to Jiangyuan County to pass on a message. This place is almost finished."
Afterwards, Shi Yu wrote a letter and sent someone to deliver it to Jiangyuan County, but by then Zhao Jun and the others were no longer in Jiangyuan.
At this time, Zhao Jun and his group were back on the road and had already reached Jingshan County.
Liu Bang was hesitant at first, but was soon coaxed into submission by Xiao He.
These two people really are.
"Sir, Jingshan County is just ahead."
Su Junqiang ran over and pointed at the place ahead and shouted.
Zhao Jun and his companions were walking down the mountain road at this time, and looked in the direction he pointed.
The entire Jingshan County seems to be halfway up the mountain, and there seems to be some distance between the houses, so the area is very large.
"That's Jingshan County. They're very scattered here."
Su Junqiang saw Zhao Jun's confusion and explained.
"Jingshan County is located deep in the mountains, with few flat roads around it. The reason it was designated a county is because it is so vast and the people live very scattered."
After hearing what he said, Zhao Jun finally understood.
The crowd slowly walked down the mountain and headed towards Jingshan County halfway up the mountain.
Jingshan County also has no city gate, only a large stone tablet with the name of Jingshan County engraved on it.
This marks the beginning of the journey into the territory of Jingshan.
Su Junqiang walked in front to lead the way.
Although he had not been here in recent months, he had come here for an inspection more than half a year ago, so he remembered the basic directions.
There are many mountains and few houses here. There are not many people walking on the road. Most of them are old ladies carrying baskets to pick vegetables.
When they saw strangers entering the county, the people here looked surprised.
When Zhao Jun and others entered the county, they received the most attention since they arrived in Ba County.
Zhao Jun walked along the way and silently observed the situation in Jingshan County.
This place is indeed closed, so there is a big reaction to outsiders and there are relatively few local people, but you can still make a living by living off the land.
Su Junqiang walked in front and soon arrived at the Jingshan County Government Office.
After visiting several counties in Ba County, the county government office in Jingshan County looked the simplest.
Apart from the plaque with the words "County Government Office" written on it, everything else looks like a private house, and there are no guards at the door.
Su Junqiang took his men straight in.
Xiao He followed in and looked around.
The hall is the smallest and most dilapidated in several counties in terms of size and dilapidation.
They all walked into the hall but saw no one.
After a while, just when Su Junqiang couldn't help but prepare to call for help, the person behind him seemed to have just heard the noise and came out.
A man in his fifties with a long beard came out.
He looked the oldest county magistrate Zhao Jun had ever seen in Ba County.
No wonder you can't leave since you are so old and still live in such a remote county.
The man's eyes lit up when he saw Su Junqiang.
"Marquis Su, you are finally here."
The man shouted and walked up to Su Junqiang and saluted.
Su Junqiang was startled.
"Ma County Magistrate, what's going on?"
Su Junqiang was a little confused seeing how excited he was.
Ma Shanwen spoke hurriedly.
"It's all because of that cliff up ahead. It's been blocking the way for the people of Jingshan County for the past few months."
Zhao Jun and a few others found a place to sit down. Ma Shanwen ignored them and just kept talking to Su Junqiang.
"A few months ago, several people from Jingshan County wanted to travel out of the county together. As they were passing a cliff, one of their ropes suddenly broke, and one person fell down."
"I helped that person's family deal with the funeral, and since then I've been wanting to go to the prefecture and county to find someone to handle this matter."
"But no one has dared to go there, so I'm just hoping someone will come."
"Half a year has passed and you finally made it. By the way, how did you get here? By walking on that rope?"
Ma Shanwen recounted in detail what had happened before.
Everyone sitting on the side felt uncomfortable.
There is only one road. If someone falls down and has not been out for such a long time, they can only wait for people to come and rescue them.
Su Junqiang coughed and did not answer Ma Shanwen and the others how they got here.
After Magistrate Ma finished speaking, he seemed to notice the many people sitting around him, especially the little girl, and he looked inquiringly.
Only then did Su Junqiang remember to introduce the two of them.
After a moment, Ma Shanwen solemnly knelt down and bowed to Zhao Jun.
Zhao Jun couldn't help but bend down and quickly helped the man up.
She was really afraid that having an old man pay her respects would shorten her lifespan.
"I'm truly sorry for being so inconsiderate to you, Lord Zhao, but I beg you to help Jingshan County and find a way out for the people there."
Ma Shanwen pleaded from the bottom of his heart.
"Of course, the reason we came to Jingshan County this time is to help everyone."
Zhao Jun had always wanted to solve the problem of the cliff, so he naturally agreed to it now.
"Very well, then I thank you on behalf of the people of Jingshan County."
Ma Shanwen hunched his back and bowed sincerely.
Zhao Jun felt nervous and thought that coming to Jingshan County was the right decision.
After that, the group stayed in the county government office first.
There were not many servants in the county government office here. The next day, Zhao Jun and his friends had breakfast by themselves and gathered again in the hall of the county government office.
"Sir, do you have anything you need me to do? I will help you right away."
Ma Shanwen looked at them and asked.
"Nothing for now. We plan to take a stroll around Jingshan County first. I'll call you if I need anything."
When she arrived in Jingshan County, she of course wanted to take a look at the local landscape and environment.
She would prepare for the matter on the other side of the cliff when she was ready to go back.
"Okay, sir. I'll arrange a guide for you. Jingshan County has a complex terrain, so please be careful on your first visit."
Ma Shanwen warned.
He couldn't go with them, but the guide still had to be brought along.
Zhao Jun did not object. Several people walked out of the county government gate and stood at the door looking at the deep mountains.
Ma Shanwen asked someone to go out and call for help, and soon the guide he arranged arrived at the county government office.
"Greetings, my Lords."
When they heard the voice, they saw that it was a young girl.
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