At that time, spring had passed and summer had arrived. The trade routes, which had been restored after the end of the war, were at their peak and busiest.

Although Malu has been ruled by the Protectors for a short time, there are already traces of changes in Malu City.

The most obvious is that outside the city walls, many new rooms have been built. It stretched in all directions, and slowly became a street market. Since there is no curfew outside the city, the business of the trading house is very prosperous. Land prices, like rockets, are rising slowly.

Especially near the city gates, they are almost catching up with the mosque boundaries in the city.

Business travelers come and go, and there is also an endless stream. It makes people faintly feel that they seem to return to the prosperity of the Abbasid Empire a hundred years ago.

The city wall, which has endured many vicissitudes of life, has regained an indescribable sense of solemnity and heaviness under the rest of the cathars. makes people look at it, and there is an insurmountable awe in their hearts.

As for the city of Maru, the changes are even greater. Like the more prosperous street market, the rooms have been rebuilt. Not only are they more beautiful than before, but they are also very tall. Some of the most despised and remote places have also been renovated.

The houses there, all demolished. The rebuilt one is still under construction.

The biggest change is still the Malu Governor's Palace. It was the first to be renovated and doubled in size. Although it is not as large as the Governor's Mansion of the Eastern Province during the lifetime of Caliph al-Ma'mon. But compared to it, it is only a fraction of a centimeter.

And the use of cement, as a result, the progress of the construction is doubled. When it comes to solidity, it's not too much.

In fact, to be honest, Li Chengji doesn't like to waste money like this. Because in his opinion, instead of using the money to build the palace, it is better to invest in the governor and let him make equipment that benefits the country and the people.

In that case, it will also improve the productivity of the Doge's Office as a whole and save production efficiency. Invisibly, improve the overall strength of the Doge's Palace.

It is used to develop weapons, and it can also increase the military strength of the apologetic army. In the future campaign, the Governor's Palace of Khorasan was strengthened.

But he's the governor after all!

And with the expansion of power, it already has the land of seven counties.

This identity naturally has to be reflected. Otherwise, when the surrounding forces send envoys to visit, there will be contempt.

More importantly, the construction of the Governor's Palace did not cost the Governor's Palace. Of course, it's not from Lee Seungji's inner library. Rather, the merchants of Khorasan celebrated the reign of Lee Seung-ji and expressed their obedience.

And the specially donated!

In the end, Li Chengji will never be soft on Diukan. The Red Turbans patrolling the streets and alleys are like floating ghosts. If someone does something inappropriate, they will be reprimanded and fined for money, or their homes will be confiscated.

With such thoughts, the Diukans are eager to send more money to Li Chengji. so that he may be safe and sound under the rule of the Governor of Khorasan. I squeezed my head and threw money into it desperately. The threshold of the Treasury Division is still almost broken by them.

When Li Chengji learned about this, he was very angry. Because what he dislikes the most is the collusion between politics and business. Since the establishment of the Governor's Palace, the Department of Supervision has been under his orders to take strict precautions.

Now the Governor's Mansion took the initiative to break this rule, which really slapped him in the face. So he immediately cut the position of the secretary of the treasury department, David Gurion.

It was Zhang Timing who helped to show affection, which made Li Chengji a little angry. Let David Gurion bring the list of all the merchants who donated money, and then ask Rose to hold a large-scale auction.

The main items are the right to operate, buy and sell, and act as agents of various workshops and trading houses under the name of the Governor's Palace.

It's also too big a step! Li Chengji was a little overwhelmed. I wanted to grab some of the more important heads, which were relatively lightweight, and auctioned them off. The first is to promote the development of commerce in Khorasan, and the second is to make their energy less distracted.

In the case of agency, it is the right to buy and sell exclusively in a region or a city. This term is still relatively new at the moment. So those businessmen didn't understand it at first. Rose, who is already able to take charge on her own, patiently explained, so that the businessmen understood.

As a result, those agency rights are extremely sought after by businessmen.

However, those who are able to participate in the auction must pay an entrance fee of 1,000 dinars. Merchants who donated money to the Doge's Palace were given a free chance to enter.

As a result, the Governor's Mansion earned back most of the money from the construction of the Governor's Palace. In the auction again, the merchants who bid softly made a lot of money from the Governor's Palace.

In the end, the governor's palace not only repaid the money donated by the merchants, but also had a surplus.

As a result, the Governor's Palace also gained a good reputation for not taking the talents of the people.

Everyone rejoiced, but David Gurion couldn't laugh. Because he was demoted to an assistant and suffered a big blow. When it comes to money, they are also more cautious.

The officials of the Governor's Palace of Khorasan also remembered it in their hearts. and the businessmen, all keep a certain distance.

However, this matter has not been talked about for a long time. Because of another big event, it's easier to get them interested.

That is, after returning to Malu, the apologists led by Li Chengji still did not enter the city.

However, in order to celebrate the victory in the Battle of Khorasan, Li Chengji held a grand entrance ceremony in Malu City.

In this case, it will take time to prepare.

The soldiers of the Guardian Army also put down the whole training for the time being, and all of them washed their armor and wiped their harnesses. So that on the day you enter the city, you can reflect your best self.

But at this time, a letter came from Da Liao. Let the Governor's Palace, which was on the rise, suddenly cover it with a layer of gloom.

"Governor! Balasagon must not go! Zhang Timing sat down and said in a loud voice. Since the letterhead of Daliao requesting reinforcements was sent to the Governor's Palace in Khorasan, Zhang Timing has always opposed Li Chengji's going.

Because the war between Da Liao and Huihe is a mess. waved the army to help, and it is likely to be trapped. Not to mention that the Mongols are still mixed in, it is not easy to attack. Even if it is won, it is not a good thing for the cathars.

Because the Great Liao will be guilty of the strength of the Khorasan Governor's Palace.

In terms of interests, this trip did not benefit the Governor's Palace of Khorasan either. In terms of territory, there is also the Western Qarakhanid State in between. Even if it is defeated, it is not conducive to rule. What's more, Da Liao has not died yet, how to rule, it is morally difficult to fool the past.

But if he didn't go, Li Chengji was tormented again. Because Da Liao's side is holding Li Shichang as a handle. imprisoned his family in the house. If Li Chengji doesn't go, it will really be more auspicious.

Such a choice makes Li Chengji quite difficult!