The eldest grandson Shunde was an understanding person, he nodded and said, "I know, but don't stay on the ship for too long, otherwise it will be difficult for me to do everyone's work." ”

Liu Renliang said: "It's only a matter of a few days, when His Royal Highness King Qi arrives in Dengju, you can go to Jeju Island soon." During this period, we will give priority to your logistical support. ”

The eldest grandson Shunde said: "Okay, leave this matter to me." After speaking, he called his cronies and generals over and explained for a while. Then he came over and said to Liu Renliang: "The matter has been said, and I will not get off the boat to prevent accidents." ”

Liu Renliang pointed to the officers and soldiers on the dock and said, "Just in case, they will stay here, and I ask Xue Guogong for your understanding." ”

The eldest grandson Shunde felt that this was fine, so as to avoid someone sneaking ashore to cause trouble.

Soon after, Li You, the king of Qi, finally came to Dengzhou City.

Dengju City.

Dengzhou belongs to Henan Province and has jurisdiction over 8 counties including Penglai, Lingtong and Gaoyuan. Although Dengzhou City is the seat of Dengzhou Thorn History, like most border cities, the economic development is backward, the city is old and depressed, and the number of residents in the city is less than 30,000.

His Royal Highness King Qi is coming, the main officials of the Dengzhou Assassin Mansion and the officials of the subordinate counties are worried, according to the usual practice, the superiors are here, and everyone has to give gifts to express their hearts. Especially His Royal Highness King Qi is also the governor of Dengzhou and the assassin of Dengzhou this time, and he is their top boss, so it is even more important to gain his favor.

But Dengzhou is a poor place, and they can't come up with anything decent, and if other officials of the imperial court come, they can still deal with it. But His Royal Highness the King of Qi is the prince of the imperial court, what have you never seen? How to give gifts, but everyone is worried. After some discussion, everyone decided to simply send money directly, and people can buy whatever they like.

On this day, Governor Shi Yaodong, who followed Li You to Chang'an to accuse the pirate crime, came back, and he was sent back by Li You to fight the front station. When everyone saw him, they felt that they had the backbone, after all, he had already been in contact with His Royal Highness King Qi and already had an understanding of His Royal Highness King Qi. So I told him the results of everyone's discussion.

Dengzhou Sima Wang Huairen said: "Lord Yao, we don't know what His Royal Highness King Qi likes, so we scraped together 10,000 yuan for him, I don't know if he can see this little money." Everyone also wants to make up more, but you also know the situation in Dengzhou, which is poor and can't take it out. ”

Yao Dong smiled: "20,000 guan, too much." A bowl of wrestling noodles is enough. "Wrestling noodles are a local specialty.

"Huh? What do you mean? The people looked at each other, not knowing what he meant.

Yao Dong smiled: "This time I went to Chang'an, it was really an eye-opener." His Royal Highness King Qi is a great person, he is the richest man in our Tang Dynasty, and he doesn't know where to put the money. Don't talk about 10,000 runs, even 100,000 runs, people don't look at it.

Let me tell you this, when Tuguhun was beaten back then, people alone took out 1.5 million guan money and 300,000 quintals of grain, and the income increased for the imperial court over the years was more than tens of millions. ”

"Ah, that's so rich." Everyone was amazed.

Yao Dong told everyone what he learned about Li You in Chang'an, and he said beautifully: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi is not only the God of Wealth, but also a man of his word in the court, His Majesty has great trust in him, and he has a royal gold medal in his hand. Ladies and gentlemen, we are blessed, not to mention anything else, as long as the things that his old man (the honorific title for high-status people in the Dengzhou area) are done, and he enters the eyes of his old man, just wait for his promotion and fortune. ”

Everyone was extremely excited, looking forward to the arrival of His Royal Highness King Qi as soon as possible.

Sima Wang Huairen was still a little puzzled, and he asked: "His Royal Highness King Qi is here, so we have to express our hearts anyway, right?" Since it's not appropriate to send money, what do you say you should give? ”

Yao Dong said with a smile: "We, Lord Thorn Shi, have a hobby - eating. We don't have anything else in Dengzhou, at least one is stronger than Chang'an, that is, there is seafood. Li County Order, this matter will be handed over to you Penglai County, and a large amount of seafood must be prepared. Oh, I forgot to tell you, His Royal Highness King Qi is not only delicious himself, he also likes to share it with everyone, so ah, the amount of seafood must be sufficient. ”

"It's as simple as that?" Everyone was in disbelief.

Yao Dong smiled: "It's as simple as that. His Royal Highness King Qi brings his own cook, so he doesn't have to worry that the meals we make are not to his old man's taste. ”

On this day, Li You, Cheng Yanjin and others came to Dengzhou City and were greeted by the generals of the Eastern Expeditionary Army and the main officials of the Penglai Assassin Mansion who arrived first.

After the reception banquet began, after three days of wine, Changshi Yao Dong said: "Ladies and gentlemen, His Royal Highness King Qi is coming to our Dengzhou this time, oh, no, it is a great joy to preside over our Dengzhou." When he was in Chang'an, he said that he wanted to develop the economy of Dengzhou and improve our living standards here. Please allow me to make an announcement here. ”

He announced two things, the first thing was that the Eastern Expeditionary Army began to be formed, and until the end of the Eastern Expedition to the Japanese slave state, the Dengzhou area was in a state of war, and all the government personnel, from officials to government officials, all increased their monthly salaries by fifty percent. At the same time, funds were allocated to help the people who had been harmed by pirates and to repair the official yamen.

"Whoa," when he heard the wage increase, he immediately burst into warm applause.

The second thing is to build a large cement plant, a large gold mine and other industries in the Dengzhou area.

Speaking of this, everyone couldn't help but discuss, Penglai County Commander said: "My lord, the cement factory is okay, but do we have this gold mine in Dengzhou?" ”

Yao Dong said: "Master Li, you still asked. Let me tell you, just on the border of your Penglai County, there is a big gold mine. "Penglai County has a large gold reserve, with an annual output of 160,000 taels in later generations.

Yao Dong said: "His Royal Highness King Qi has brought craftsmen from the Imperial Court Mining Department, and it is predicted that the annual output can reach more than 8,000 taels. ”

"That's great." Penglai County Ling said excitedly. You must know that Penglai County has a lot of people and little land, and with this large gold mine, a large number of people can be placed. Moreover, according to the regulations, the local government can withhold part of the proceeds of the gold mines, and the county is much better.

Then, Yao Dong talked about the measures that Li You had instilled in him when he was in Chang'an to develop the economy of Dengzhou.

The officials in Dengzhou were all excited, and Sima Wang Huairen of Dengzhou said on behalf of everyone: "Please rest assured that His Royal Highness King Qi will definitely give full support to the Eastern Expeditionary Army." ”

The generals of the Eastern Expeditionary Army present looked at it with some eyes, looking forward to His Royal Highness King Qi being able to surprise them.

The next morning, Li You met with the generals of the Eastern Expeditionary Army alone.