Starting from Xining, nearly two months of long-distance travel, along the way, everyone was not idle, and many students in Bailu Academy who had some basic knowledge were working hard to pass on what they had learned to the people around them.

According to Su Ziheng's proposal, many craftsmen who were originally abducted by the Manufacturing Bureau also began to accept apprentices according to Su Ziheng's intentions, and passed on the skills they had learned to the apprentices.

Su Ziheng also promised those craftsmen that after they arrived in Donghai County, they would set up a manufacturing bureau and a science and technology research institute for them, and anyone who had a new invention or made a product according to Su Ziheng's ideas would be rewarded heavily, and they would be exempted from the time of miscellaneous labor and devote themselves to scientific research and invention.

It is precisely because of Su Ziheng's series of promises that the enthusiasm of the craftsmen has increased greatly, and they have worked hard to devote themselves to their own professional research. Su Ziheng also promised those craftsmen who had families that once the time was ripe, they would arrange for someone to take their families from Xining City to Donghai County.

Su Ziheng promised this because he heard that after the army of the Mengyuan Empire captured Xining, he did not slaughter the city as usual, so that he still had the opportunity to save the families of those craftsmen.

After leaving the Jiangnan boundary and entering Donghai County, what they saw in front of them disappointed Su Ziheng, Zhong Qinghan and others.

It is said to be Donghai County, but it is actually the size of a fishing village, and it has not even prospered as a small town seen in Jiangnan.

At this time, they understood why the imperial court was so generous and gave Zhong Qinghan all the 100 miles of Donghai County as a fiefdom. It's really a place like this that has no value at all, and it can't even be called chicken ribs.

The sound of kicking horses' hooves echoed in the empty streets, and Su Ziheng, Zhong Qinghan and others rode on horseback, looking at the environment on the street as they walked.

Xu is the people of Donghai County have never seen so many people coming, every house has its doors closed, and many children who were playing on the street have been dragged home by adults.

"Miss, why do they close the door when they see us coming?" ”

Zhong Qinghan shook his head and said nothing, Su Ziheng pondered for a moment, "Maybe they are afraid of us, right?" ”

Lianfeng frowned and said, "We won't do anything to them, why should we be afraid of us?" ”

Su Ziheng said: "What they are afraid of is not necessarily our group, but they are afraid of bandits and robbers. It seems that robbers used to come here often, so that they would get used to seeing a large number of strangers. ”

"Papapa", a burst of applause rang out: "This son is right, they are indeed afraid of pirate robbery." ”

A middle-aged man's voice sounded, and everyone looked in the direction from which the voice came from, it was a magistrate wearing a seven-grade emu complement.

When Su Ziheng and Zhong Qinghan saw it, they guessed that this middle-aged man must be Zhao Chengming, the magistrate of Donghai County. Speaking of which, Su Ziheng still has a lot of connections with him, and in name, he has to call him uncle.

Looking at Zhao Chengming's side again, there was only one old servant in his fifties, and he didn't even see a few servants, which couldn't help but make people feel shabby.

Zhong Qinghan immediately stepped forward, clenched his fists and asked, "Dare to ask Your Excellency, is it Lord Zhao of Donghai Zhixian County?" ”

Zhao Chengming bowed his hand and said: "Zhao Chengming, the magistrate of Donghai County, has seen the county lord of Donghai, and he learned that the county lord was coming a few months ago, and after waiting for two months, he finally waited for the county lord to come. ”

Zhong Qinghan smiled apologetically: "Lord Lao Zhao has been waiting for a long time, but this road is really bumpy, and there are many people with him, so it is difficult to walk, so it will be delayed until now." It's really embarrassing to delay Lord Zhao's return to Beijing to report on work. Later, when I settle down, I will ask Lord Zhao to come over to the house for a while, which can be regarded as an apology. ”

Zhao Chengming smiled freely, "Where is the county lord, anyway, the New Year will be celebrated in a while, and the county lord will be left with Donghai County to arrive, and he can go back to Jiangning's hometown for the Spring Festival by the way." It's better than coming alone in the capital, so that the lower officials have to thank the county lord. ”

The two exchanged pleasantries, and Zhong Qinghan asked, "Lord Zhao, I don't know if we will make the handover first, or wait for me to settle down before the handover?" ”

Zhao Chengming said: "The county lord came from afar, and let the lower officials entertain the county lord for a light meal first, which can be regarded as catching the wind and washing the dust." The handover did not delay the day much. ”

Su Ziheng's heart was cold when he heard this, it was a county seat, and it only took one day to hand over it, which was enough to show how shabby this county was.

Zhong Qinghan smiled and said: "Then everything will be Lord Lao Zhao first, but I, the subordinates and the soldiers under him, how to arrange it?" ”

Zhao Chengming smiled bitterly and said: "If you go back to the county lord, this subordinate will be powerless." In Tokai County, there is no place where the county lord and his party can live. I'm afraid that the county lord and others will have to rebuild their residences. ”

Lian Feng frowned and said, "Lord Zhao, I can just find a place to make do with it, but Her Royal Highness the princess can't have no place to rest, right?" ”

Zhao Chengming said: "If the county lord doesn't dislike it, you can go to the only inn in the county to charter a high-class courtyard and live first." Wait for the subordinate to complete the handover with the county lord tomorrow, and then move into the county office. However, the lower officials estimated that the county lord did not look down on the living environment of the county government. ”

Zhong Qinghan raised his eyebrows and said unhappily: "Lord Zhao can't help but look down on this palace too much, right?" This palace led troops to fight, what kind of harsh environment has not lived, how can you look down on the Fengyi County Ya? ”

Zhao Chengming hurriedly explained: "Your Royal Highness the Princess, you misunderstood what I meant, alas, it is useless for the lower officials to say more, and Her Royal Highness the Princess will know it when she sees it with her own eyes." I'll go to the inn for a light meal first, and the lower official has already ordered the store to get ready. It is full of authentic seafood food, and if you want to come to Your Highness to live in the inland for a long time, you have rarely eaten it, so you can try it. ”

Zhong Qinghan nodded and said, "I'm tired of Lord Zhao, wait a little longer, and this palace will settle the subordinates before going over." ”

Zhao Chengming arched his hand and said: "Her Royal Highness the princess, please take care of yourself, and if it is useful, you can open your mouth." ”

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After settling the entourage, let them find an open place near the water source, temporarily set up camp first, and then rearrange it after the follow-up plan is completed.

Zhong Qinghan brought Su Ziheng, Zhongqiu, Shen Xiyu, Zhong Heyu and Lian Feng to the banquet together.

After coming to the inn, Su Ziheng found how shabby the only inn in Donghai County was, the house was less than a zhang high, and there was not even a floor.

Only then did he realize in surprise that since he entered the boundary of Donghai County, the houses he had seen along the way were all low, and he had never seen a building more than two stories high, which was too strange.

There is a flag hanging at the door of the inn, with the words "Yuelai Inn" written on it, and the black flag has been white, obviously after many years of wind and sun.

After entering, the hall area is quite large, and the space is relatively wide, which is estimated to be a rare advantage of this inn.

As for the seafood eaten by Zhao Chengming, Su Ziheng does not report much hope, there are very few condiments in this world, and many seafood do not have good condiments to match, so how delicious can they be?