There was nothing to say all night, and the next day the two of them slept for the first time until three o'clock in the morning before getting up, and the first thing they did was to serve tea to Zhang Zhen and his wife. In the somewhat meaningful gaze of the two elders, both of them felt a little embarrassed.

"Although we also want to hold our grandchildren earlier, young people should still pay attention to their bodies." Zheng said with a smile.

was said by the old lady, the two newcomers looked a little embarrassed, and it was difficult to refute anything. Zhang Hao could only giggle there. At this time, the porter ran out of the hall to report.

"Master Qiqi, the son of Liu Minggong of the assassination history came to visit."

The whole family got up, and Zhang Zhen said to Zhang Hao, "Go with my father to greet him." ”

When the father and son came to the door, they saw a team of officers and soldiers lined up in front of the mansion, led by a young man in his twenties, that is, Liu Yu's son Liu He.

"The old man Zhang Zhen has seen the son."

"Meet the head of the Zhang family. I'm here to deliver the Assassin's Mansion Dispatch Book to Ling Lang. Liu He said with a smile. Then his subordinates handed over a piece of cloth to Liu He, who in turn handed it to Zhang Hao.

"Thank you, Gongzi, I have a special trip to Gongzi Lao." Zhang Hao said.

Then Liu He said: "Fang County, the county order just begged for bones not long ago, and there is no one in charge of Fang County's affairs at present. Mingde just got married yesterday, although it is a little unkind, but my father hopes that you can leave as soon as possible, rush to Fang County before the end of the month to take office, and act as the county magistrate. ”

"Huh? That's too much of a rush. Zhang Zhen said, "Can't you delay it for two days?" My son just got married, so I guess it's a few days before I get married. ”

"This matter cannot be delayed, and Mingde should arrange specific matters as soon as possible so that he can take office."

Seeing that Zhang Zhen still had to argue with reason, Zhang Hao decisively agreed before his father spoke.

"Zhang Hao received the order and will definitely arrive as scheduled."

Liu He nodded and left Zhang's house with the officers and soldiers.

"Hey, I didn't expect you to leave early. Let's take my daughter-in-law back to Fang's house in the evening. Zhang Zhen shook his head and sighed.

"No."

……

"What?" In the living room, Zheng was stunned by the news, "How could it be in advance?" Isn't the letter of appointment from the imperial court still down, so why did Liu Yu let my son take office early, not to mention that my son is still on marriage leave. ”

"Mother, don't get involved with this, Liu Minggong has a point. Besides, it's not bad these days, my son and I always have to leave home to work. Zhang Hao comforted.

"Mother, isn't she reluctant for you to go away?"

"My son can't be at home all the time. Don't worry, your son will take care of himself outside, and if you're not here, don't you still have a crossbow. Saying that, Zhang Hao also glanced at Fang Wan and saw that her little face was red.

"Sure enough, I have a daughter-in-law and forget my mother." Although before they became mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Zheng and Fang Wan had a good relationship, every time a few of their friends went out to play, Cheng would always bring a crossbow, and the little girl called "aunt" not too sweet. But at this moment, there is also a feeling that his son has been robbed by a foreign woman.

"How can it, the best person in my son's heart will always be my mother."

In the evening, the young couple went back to Fangfu, explained the situation, and stayed in the house for one night.

The next day, Zhang Hao set off with a convoy composed of Fang Wan, Xiaoqing and his cousin Zheng Meng, as well as twenty servants and maids and thirty guards.

Originally, Zhang Hao wanted to leave Xiaoqing at home to accompany the second elder, but the little girl refused to say anything, and she had to follow Zhang Hao in life or death, so she had to take her with her.

……

After 25 days of trekking through mountains and rivers, passing through the three counties of Yuyang, Youbeiping and Liaoxi, they boarded the boat in Linyu County, on the coast of Liaoxi County, and crossed the sea to Fang County.

It is a pity that this place has not yet built what later generations called Yuguan, that is, Shanhaiguan. However, Zhang Hao thought that the current coastline was completely different from that of later generations, and many of the later generations were land places, and now they are still a swamp or sea, so he was relieved.

Finally in the last two days of October, Zhang Hao led the team to Fang County.

"The farther north it goes, the more desolate it becomes, and the land is vast and sparsely populated."

Since passing through Yuyang County, people have begun to become scarce. Today, there are nearly 3 million people in Youzhou, but it is mainly in the relatively warm area of the southwest of Youzhou, where more than 2 million people live in one-third of the land. And the remaining two-thirds of the territory is home to nearly 700,000 people. Not even a third, mainly concentrated in Lelang County, which is now the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang, with nearly 300,000 people.

For example, the total population of Liaodong, where Fang County is located, is only more than 70,000 and less than 80,000, and the entire Fang County has more than 15,000 people and more than 3,000 households.

Fangxian County is three miles long and two miles wide, and there are 10,000 permanent residents in the city, and the rest are scattered in some townships not far from the city.

Fang County is located in the Liaohe Plain in later generations, although the area of this plain formed by the alluvial water of the river is a little smaller than that of later generations, but the land is still very fertile. As long as it is used well, it can definitely feed a larger population.

However, these things can be discussed in the long run, and the most important thing now is to consider entering Fang County next and do a good job of handover.

"Brother, this county is so small, there are no people on this street, and there is not a single vendor selling food and food." Xiao Qing poked his head out of the carriage and said to Zhang Hao, who was riding a horse in front.

"If you compare it with a big city like Jixian, of course it feels small. And don't keep thinking about eating, beware of becoming a chubby girl. Zhang Hao said without looking back.

"When the whole person walks on the road, the flesh on his body is swaying from side to side, it's terrible to think about, hahahaha."

Even Fang Wan in the car was amused, Xiao Qing limped, grabbed Fang Wan's hand and shook it, "Sister-in-law, my brother bullied me." ”

Fang Wan forcibly held back a smile and said solemnly, "Our Xiaoqing is the kind of person who can't eat fat, and he will definitely be a big beauty when he grows up, I think my husband will have a big belly in the future, just like being pregnant." ”

"It's just that, just like the distant clan uncle I saw last time, I don't know how to eat, and I can't stop the belly belt."

"Don't laugh at the elders, hahahaha." said so, Zhang Hao laughed first. It's normal for people to get lucky when they reach middle age, but that clan uncle is a little too much.

……

Pedestrians on the street stopped and watched the procession of dozens of people, just a few carriages loaded with a few boxes, and at a glance they knew that this was not a caravan. That's where the rich and noble children come out to play, and it's fresh.

In this shabby place in Fang County, except for some caravans, no one comes all year round. In the past, it was the Hu people in the north, what Xianbei, Wuhuan ah, in winter, they went south from time to time to loot food and people.

But since Liu Yu took office, he will give them some food and property every year, and also open the mutual market. Coupled with the 3,000 cavalry stationed in Changli by the head of the subordinate state, Shi Gongsun Zhan, the Hu people no longer went south as before.

This winter came a team that was not a caravan, and the curiosity of the masses was immediately aroused.

A man came out of the team, one of the guards. He casually found an onlooker and asked, "This brother, how can I get to the county office?" ”

"Oh, you're going to the county office, it's in the northeast corner of the city."

"Could you please lead the way?" As he spoke, the guard took out five coins from his bosom and put them in the hands of passers-by.

"Oh, it's easy to say, my name is Chen Er, I'm a native of this county, I've lived here for more than 30 years, what's delicious and fun, just ask me." Passers-by patted their chests and said.

Seeing that the people in this team were generous, the others also shouted, "I'm also familiar with it." ”

"No need, you just need to take us to the county office."

Soon, Zhang Hao and his entourage were taken to the gate of the county government by this Chen Er.

"What's the use of going to my place in the future, just come to my house to find me, just the first one at the mouth of the alley just now." After saying that, Chen Er left, he was so lucky today, he got five yuan for leading the way, and he could exchange it for five catties of rice.

Zhang Hao came to the county yamen, took out his own documents, and said to the doorman, "I am the newly appointed county magistrate of Fangxian County, acting as the county commander Zhang Hao, you go in and report it." ”

When the doorman saw the paperwork, he didn't dare to slack off, so he said "promise" and went in to report.

Not long after, an old man in his sixties wearing a county magistrate's uniform walked out with a middle-aged man in his forties wearing a county lieutenant's uniform.

"Zhang Xiancheng, the old man has been waiting for a long time."

"Junior Zhang Hao visits the county order." Zhang Hao said. "I'm really sorry, the road is covered with snow and it's hard to walk, so it's too late."

"It's okay, Zhang Xiancheng doesn't have to be polite, you came just right, and the old man will return to his hometown the day after tomorrow." The prefectural order said.

"This is the county lieutenant."

"Cheng Mu visited Zhang Xiancheng."

"I've seen Cheng County Lieutenant."

"Today, arrange Zhang Xiancheng's place to live, we will have a banquet in the evening, and I hope that Zhang Xiancheng will not hesitate to appreciate the light at that time." The prefectural order said.

"The juniors will definitely come."