The convoy back to Beijing set off.
The cheers of the people who came to see them off were deafening, and they crowded to the side of the road, accompanying them for a long way.
Many people were also shouting at Lord Fang, "Sir, take care."
Fang Zheng couldn't bear this and hid in the carriage.
I didn't feel relieved until I walked a long way away.
Get off the carriage and ride on horseback.
The carriage is really not very comfortable, it is better to ride a horse if possible.
The convoy was divided into two teams.
The Taoyuan County team, and Emperor Jing’s dragon chariot was at the rear.
Maybe she was missing her son.
After the common people gradually disappeared from sight, the prince with a rosy face was called to the dragon chariot. No one knew what the father and son were talking about.
Fang Zhengyi was accompanied by Xie Xian, who continued to report on Jianjiang's situation.
"Master, we brought 100,000 taels with us, and we spent a lot this time."
\"Everything that should go into the treasury has already gone into the treasury."
"After deducting the expenses for helping the elderly, the weak and the widowed, there are now 150,000 taels in the account, plus 2,000 acres of good farmland, a pleasure boat, the Fenghualou Club, and two fine houses."
"I had already arranged for someone to manage it before I left."
"It's mainly the consulting fees of merchants and the agency fees of some workers, as well as advertising design fees and Fenghualou membership fees..."
"Two thousand acres of land have been arranged for farmers to grow sweet potatoes, rent-free for five years."
"And this is the jewelry you asked me to take from Liu Xun."
As Xie Xian spoke, he took the bag from behind him and opened it. Inside was a lot of beautiful jewelry, hairpins, bracelets and other things.
Fang Zhengyi nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad! This trip was not in vain!"
"Leave me one thousand taels to get some benefits for the newspaper, and return one hundred thousand taels to the county treasury. The rest, divide it among you brothers."
"This is your labor fee. It's not easy to do this trip."
Xie Xian smiled happily. Each person could get nearly two thousand taels! This trip was totally worth it!
The master is really generous!
"It's our duty to help the master!"
"Then give me back the money."
Fang Zheng was so ungrateful that he rolled his eyes and rode his horse to the front.
Seeing that it was Lao Qi in front of him, he approached him and asked, "Lao Qi! What happened to the shock-absorbing stick I asked you to customize? It doesn't work!"
Lao Qi was puzzled: "That's impossible! I spent two days making it and tested it."
"It's definitely shock-absorbing!"
Fang Zhengyi was also confused. It didn't make sense. Lao Qi's craftsmanship was indeed impeccable.
"How did you test it?"
"After I finished making it, I used it to smash the wall. My hands didn't even feel numb after smashing it for a whole day! I also carved anti-slip patterns on the handle, and it feels really good. Master, do you still not trust my craftsmanship?"
“……….”
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After traveling for more than ten days, we finally returned to the capital.
After bidding farewell to Emperor Jing, Fang Zheng rushed to Taoyuan County without stopping.
Along the way, Fang Zheng was very attentive to the prince, almost making him cry.
This time, in addition to the people from Taoyuan County, Li Yuanzhao was also brought back to the county.
After returning from Jianjiang, Emperor Jing was also unusually generous to the crown prince.
He agreed to the request for leave without thinking, and Li Yuanzhao naturally followed happily.
Not far after leaving the city gate, I saw the road built by Taoyuan County.
The straight road is simply blinding.
If one more section is built, it will be connected to the official road, but Fang Zhengyi had made arrangements in advance that it cannot be too close to the capital, so the construction is completed here.
As they walked onto the newly built road, the horse's pace became lighter.
The fatigue from the journey was actually relieved a lot.
However, there was no one on the road, which made Fang Zheng feel confused.
It doesn’t make sense... This road has been repaired and is lying here openly, yet no one is using it?
But since they were almost at the county, Fang Zhengyi didn't think much about it.
Riding a horse, feeling the wind, he took out the remaining snacks from the package and handed them to Li Yuanzhao.
"Your Highness, eat! This is the last bit of beef jerky left."
Li Yuanzhao was riding on his horse, staring at the ground in a daze, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
He came back to his senses when he heard Fang Zheng calling him. He took the beef jerky and said with emotion: "Old Fang, you are so kind to me."
"We must have been brothers in our previous life."
“That’s it!”
Li Yuanzhao had a face full of bitterness and hatred:
"Alas, Old Fang, you don't know. I haven't been able to tell you all this time. Last time, my father got a broken stick from somewhere and beat me with it! He even took it with him on the road like a treasure."
"I really... You don't know how painful it is to be hit by that stick! I was scared when I saw it in the car."
"Tsk, how wicked! There are only one or two people around His Majesty, who would do such a wicked thing? Give His Majesty a beating!"
Fang Zhengyi smiled and quickly changed the subject.
"Hey! What were you thinking about just now, Your Highness?"
Hearing this, Li Yuanzhao lowered his head and continued to look at the road.
He licked his lips and said hesitantly, "I told you not to laugh at me."
"Absolutely not!" Fang Zheng assured, patting his chest.
"You know, the road is so flat, if we put some small wheels on our shoes, we can run really fast."
"............"
When Fang Zhengyi didn't reply, Li Yuanzhao turned around and asked, "Is that right, Old Fang?"
Fang Zheng looked at him with a smile and said, "Palace Jade Wine!"
“???” Li Yuanzhao was confused.
"What are you talking about, Old Fang? Is there any wine like this in the palace? Forget about that for now. Do you think putting wheels on your shoes can make you run faster?!"
Fang Zheng is emo now.
He ignored Li Yuanzhao and said to himself, "Your Highness, remember to tell the historian that I, Fang Zhengyi, invented the telephone!"
"Do you still have that banknote? I'll draw a few more for you when I get back!"
Li Yuanzhao was anxious and kept asking, "What are you talking about? I'm asking you, can you run faster if you put wheels on your shoes?"
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Your Highness, please don't ask!"
Seeing him being so perfunctory, Li Yuanzhao looked disdainful and said, "If you don't believe me, forget it! I'll find someone to make one myself when I get home. It will definitely work!"
Fang Zhengyi was completely depressed.
What a shame for time travelers! Roller skating? Someone else has registered a patent before me?!
The journey continued all the way to the city gate.
When the guard at the city gate saw Fang Zhengyi, he was overjoyed and wanted to run into the city, but Fang Zhengyi quickly stopped him.
"Let me ask you, why is no one using this road now that it's been repaired? Don't people from other places come to Taoyuan County?"
The guard thought for a moment and said, "Oh! Master, you don't know that there were people coming here occasionally."
"Now that the road has been repaired, aren't they afraid that too many people will come? If they don't allow people to enter the city, no one will come after a while!"
I see.
Fang Zheng nodded slightly and rode into the city.
Along the way, people kept greeting Fang Zheng, and many even followed him.
The people of Taoyuan look like crazy fans chasing a star.
Fang Zhengyi naturally smiled and returned the greetings one by one.
It feels so good to be back home. I feel more confident now!
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