A letter from Emperor Wen disrupted Yun Zheng's original itinerary.
Although the imperial city is far away from Shuobei, there is no guarantee that Emperor Wen will rush here at full speed.
After all, Emperor Wen had led troops in battle before, so it would definitely not be a problem for him to lead a group of cavalrymen on the journey.
Moreover, when he, the emperor, travels, who in the states and counties along the way dares not prepare supplies for them in advance?
Therefore, Emperor Wen did not need to carry too many supplies.
If Emperor Wen was ruthless, he could reach Shuobei from the imperial city in about half a month.
Of course, it is very unlikely that Emperor Wen would do so.
After all, he was the emperor. Even if his accompanying servants traveled in carriages and horses, as long as the ceremony was grand, it would be impossible to travel faster.
Yun Zheng calculated that it would take Emperor Wen about twenty-five days to travel from the Imperial City to Shuobei.
At least they had to arrive at Beilu Pass three days in advance.
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Even if Emperor Wen rushed to Shuobei as soon as he received the heads of Hu Jie and his men, they still had ten days or so to reach Beilu Pass.
However, Yun Zheng still has a lot of things to do.
Ten days is not enough time.
The key point is, since it is a reception, some preparations must be made.
After Yun Zheng spent a day arranging various matters at the edge of the hill, he immediately set off for Dingbei with Chen Luoyan, Miaoyin and others.
On the way, Yun Zheng also stopped by to check the defenses of Suining Guard and Jing'an Guard.
Although the Baishui River has thawed now, the defense of Suining and Jing'an Guards cannot be relaxed.
These two Acropolis are equivalent to their guards.
Four days later, they arrived in Dingbei.
Yun Zheng had no time to rest, and hurriedly called Ye Zi to go and check on the planting of potatoes. Chen Luoyan was left behind by Mrs. Shen to ask her in detail about their battles.
"Look at you."
Ye Zi looked at Yun Zheng tenderly, "Don't worry, I know you value those potatoes very much. I have people watching them every day. They are growing well, but I don't know if they will survive if I plant them the way you said."
"You can live!"
Yun Zheng said confidently: "Even if not all of them can survive, most of them should be able to survive!"
Although he knew how to grow sweet potatoes, he had never grown them himself in his previous life.
He didn't dare to say too much.
However, he believed that as long as he cultivated it carefully, he would be able to grow sweet potatoes.
As long as half of the sweet potato seedlings that can be grafted this year survive, they can be fully planted next year.
"Well, I believe you!"
Ye Zi nodded gently and asked, "I heard you were injured. Is your injury healed?"
"Almost fully recovered."
Yun Zheng chuckled and winked at Ye Zi, "I'm as strong as a bull now!"
Ye Zi knew exactly what he meant.
Facing Yun Zheng's gaze, Ye Zi couldn't help but think of the night before Yun Zheng left Dingbei.
Thinking of the beautiful scene that night, Ye Zi's face began to feel hot, and a red cloud quietly climbed up her cheek.
"Not a decent person!"
Ye Zi spat lightly, not daring to look at Yun Zheng's burning gaze.
Yun Zheng laughed and quickly followed Ye Zi to the official field where sweet potatoes were planted.
Ye Zi knew that Yun Zheng attached great importance to these potatoes, so she specially sent a group of soldiers to guard here and strictly prohibited anyone from destroying these potatoes.
This piece of land was specially selected by Ye Zi and it is very fertile.
After growing for so long, the sweet potato vines have grown to about one foot tall.
In another ten days or half a month, it should be possible to take cuttings.
Yun Zheng jumped off the horse and helped Ye Zi down from the horse.
After stopping the guards who were accompanying him, Yun Zheng took Ye Zi's hand and walked into the potato field.
Ye Zi did not lie to him, the rows of potatoes were indeed growing well.
Yun Zheng squatted down and took a potato seedling in his hand lovingly.
Ye Zi felt that Yun Zheng was looking at the potato seedlings as if he was looking at a peerless beauty.
After a while, Yun Zheng asked Ye Zi again: "Is the land for transplanting ready?"
"It's done."
Ye Zi nodded slightly and asked again: "Isn't five hundred acres a bit too much?"
"It's better to have more than less!" Yun Zheng said solemnly, "As long as the potatoes can be harvested this year, we can plant them on a large scale in Shuobei next year. The year after, we will be able to harvest a lot of potatoes..."
Yun Zheng has already started to fantasize.
Sweet potato cake, sweet potato vermicelli, baked sweet potato, steamed sweet potato...
A tiny sweet potato has the power to change the world.
He doesn't care whether it is nutritious or not.
As long as you are not hungry, this is a huge treasure!
"All right!"
Ye Zi smiled and said, "I really want to taste what this potato tastes like!"
Yun Zheng squeezed Ye Zi's hand and said solemnly: "When the potatoes are harvested this year, I'll let you taste them first!"
"You should be the first to taste it!"
Ye Zi smiled and said, "You and your men risked their lives to get these potatoes back."
"fine."
Yun Zheng's lips curled up, "Just let me taste you!"
As he spoke, Yun Zheng suddenly launched a sneak attack and pecked Ye Zi lightly on the face.
Being attacked suddenly, Ye Zi's face immediately turned red with shame.
However, Ye Zi was someone who had been kissed by Yun Zheng in public, so the shame in her heart quickly faded away.
Yun Zheng was about to open his mouth to tease, but Ye Zi took the initiative to kiss Yun Zheng on the lips.
Yun Zheng was slightly surprised, and just as he was about to respond to Ye Zi's kiss, Ye Zi dodged again, blushing and saying, "Don't make trouble, there's plenty of time tonight..."
night?
Yun Zheng chuckled.
But I have already eaten Shen Luoyan.
It's her turn next!
Yun Zheng suppressed the impulse in his heart, took Ye Zi's hand and stood up, slowly scanning the potato field in front of him.
In this situation, he didn't know whether he should hold Ye Zi and walk around here for a few times.
Then, he said to Ye Zi in a domineering manner: I want everyone to know that this potato field is contracted by you...
As he was thinking about it, Yun Zheng suddenly shuddered.
Damn it!
What nonsense are you thinking about!
"Let's go!"
Yun Zheng pulled Ye Zi's hand and left the potato field, then called the village chief stationed here: "Protect this potato field. Whoever wants to sabotage it will be detained! When these potatoes grow up, I will reward you with merit!"
"yes!"
The village chief stood up straight and received the order.
After giving them a few simple instructions, Yun Zheng took Ye Zi away.
On the way back, Yun Zheng asked Ye Zi again: "Is there any gossip in the city?"
"No."
Ye Zi shook her head and said, "You are our great hero now, who dares to say anything gossipy? Now the whole of Shuobei is spreading a rumor about you!"
No?
Better not!
Anyone who dares to gossip will be punished with dozens of lashes and then sent to dig coal!
Yun Zheng quietly concealed the fierce light in his eyes, and asked with a smile: "What did you say?"
Ye Zi smiled and looked at Yun Zheng with admiration.
"A three-foot-long sword shakes the world, and a white horse leads to the northern border!"
Hearing Ye Zi's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but laugh.
**Northern Xinjiang?
Still a long way to go!
Beihuan is now taking the initiative to retreat in exchange for an opportunity to recuperate.
If we don't take advantage of this opportunity to completely cripple Beihuan, he will make a comeback once Beihuan has recovered!
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