After the twenty-five people left, Ao Chen said to the other clerks, "I have something important to announce!"
"Our master is going to take His Majesty to visit Taoyuan County soon! So we have made the following arrangements!"
"Team one! Go to the county first and find some good-looking children to go out of the city to welcome His Majesty and Master. Master has already explained the details, and they are all on this piece of paper."
After saying that, Ao Chen handed the letter paper in his hand to the captain of Team One.
"Secondly, all officials in the county government are not allowed to mention the various departments in the county. We are a private department! We can't let His Majesty know, so there is a gatekeeper on our mouths!"
"Third, and most importantly, from now on, all the latest glass products in Taoyuan County will disappear from the market! All mirrors in inns, brothels and other places will be replaced with the old multicolored glass mirrors."
"All glass products in the room are also required to be kept by the people and are not allowed to be seen!"
"For buildings that have already had glass windows, remove them all and replace them with paper windows. If they cannot be removed, smash them immediately! Tell them that this is the master's order, and they will be compensated or have their taxes reduced later."
"besides......"
\"In short! All new and unique products in the county are not allowed to appear on the market! People are not allowed to talk about them! \"
"That's all, eh... who knows what toothpaste is?"
A group of petty officials below kept shaking their heads, indicating that they had never heard of it.
Suddenly someone hesitated and said, "I think I heard the master mention it...I think it was tooth powder for brushing teeth...I can't remember!"
Ao Chen nodded, that should be it.
Although the master usually speaks briefly and to the point, he always throws in a few words that others can't understand.
This toothpaste is obviously used on teeth, so it should be tooth powder!
"Okay! From today on, all the people put away their tooth powder! You can use salt brush, dry brush or whatever you want to brush! But you are not allowed to use tooth powder. The master said that his toothpaste cannot be seen by others! Do you understand?"
“I understand!!”
...............
Next day
The convoy from the capital to Taoyuan County set off in a mighty manner.
Emperor Jing and Fang Zheng rode in the same carriage, and behind them were the carriages of other officials.
Emperor Jing smiled and said, "I haven't been to Taoyuan County for a while and I miss it. I wonder if there is anything new in Taoyuan County now."
Fang Zheng said, "The county often writes to me. There is nothing new, but there are many new dishes. Your Majesty can try them."
"We will rest for a night when we get to the county, and I will take Your Majesty to the fields to see the Shengshi potatoes the next day."
Emperor Jing sighed and said, "Fang Qing, if this prosperous potato is really as you said, then you are the greatest contributor to my Jing Kingdom. I hope everything will be as you said."
Fang Zheng smiled and said nothing.
If he were an ancient person, he probably wouldn't believe that there are crops in the world that can produce 1,000 kilograms per mu... After all, it sounds too dreamy. However, this beautiful dream is about to come true!
The convoy moved forward slowly.
But the road was really difficult to travel on, the carriages creaked, and many elderly ministers began to complain after only walking halfway.
I had no choice but to slow down.
Fang Zhengyi wanted to find an opportunity to go into the princess' carriage to have a chat, but he was worried that the princess's small body might not be able to withstand such a journey.
However, Li Yuanzhao had been eyeing him covetously, so he did not dare to move.
The marching speed in ancient times depended on the slowest ox cart or horse carriage. The long bumpy ride required rest, so the daily journey was at most about 40 kilometers.
Purely mobile troops would be much faster. During the Three Kingdoms period, there was a saying circulating in Xiahou Yuan's army: "Lieutenant Xiahou Yuan, marches 500 kilometers in three days and 1,000 kilometers in six days." Converted into kilometers, it means 70 kilometers a day.
It is obvious that Emperor Jing's convoy cannot move faster than an army march...
They set out early in the morning, and by the afternoon the carriage was still traveling on gravel and dirt roads. Most of the old ministers could no longer bear it and leaned against the carriage windows to apply fertilizer along the way.
Fortunately, we saw the asphalt road built by Taoyuan County in the second half of the journey.
The speed of the carriage began to increase, and the horses felt a lot more relaxed and could run as fast as they could.
Although the asphalt road was particularly stunning in the eyes of the ancients, no one had the energy to pay attention to it anymore. They just wanted to lie down in the carriage and rest for a while.
Finally, at sunset, the group arrived in Taoyuan County.
As soon as they got off the car, all the officials were shocked except Emperor Jing and others who had been to Taoyuan County.
This is a fucking county! ?
Tall city walls, strict guards, and people gathered at the city gate, all of them dressed in bright clothes, with children lined up in two rows dressed very festively.
Suddenly, the way all the officials looked at Fang Zhengyi changed.
How fucking rich must this county be to be like this!
Such a city is hidden in a remote and shabby place! No wonder His Majesty favors Fang Zhengyi so much, like his own son.
Which emperor would not like such an achievement!
How did he do that? It's insane!
Emperor Jing was in a good mood as soon as he got off the car. Taoyuan County has both the prosperity of a city and natural scenery... If the road was not too bad, he would hope to come here often.
"Your Majesty, please enter the city. The people of Taoyuan County are looking forward to seeing you day and night."
Emperor Jing chuckled and walked towards the city gate first.
The children in both rows sang the song "Your Majesty is the Best in the World".
The innocent voices of the children made Emperor Jing feel both curious and happy, while all the officials were complaining in their hearts.
Fang Zhengyi has really reached a new level of licking, I can't help but admit it...
Suddenly, a group of children appeared from behind the people at the city gate, and ran to Emperor Jing happily, holding bouquets of flowers.
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