With Zhao Xiaoxi's entry into Qiongzhou, the port terminal located in Qiongshan Mansion has expanded several times. The ships docked every day made the coolies who ran at the dock feel a little too much money to make money for the first time.

Every day, merchant ships that bring large quantities of supplies from New South City and other places gather on this wharf. For the first time, the dock workers, who used to be idle every day, felt that they didn't have to worry about their future lives.

Around this expanded port terminal, Yan Lu also opened a facility similar to Pier Street here based on the experience of New South City. This has also led to many businessmen moving in to seize business opportunities and do business.

Just from this pier, no one would have thought that this was the southernmost territory of the Great Song Dynasty. In the eyes of many ministers, this should be a barren land, and the people and living conditions on the island should be extremely hard.

For those who first arrived here, they saw the huge port wharf and the streets lined with shops. No one would have thought that all this would be the most direct change brought about by Zhao Xiaoxi after he became the ruler of Qiongzhou.

But if they had been to New South City, they would have known better that the commercial prosperity there was even more lively than here. Even in New South City, you can see a lot of exotic people who dress in different languages.

The wharf, which itself has a lot of people, suddenly saw Zhao Xiaoxi, the prince, appear, and the people and businessmen naturally knew it. The person who deserves to be the king of Qiongzhou and personally come to greet him must be some great man.

Looking at the naval warship flying the dragon flag in the distance, both officials and businessmen knew that this was the most powerful naval warship under the king of Qiongzhou. It is precisely because of the existence of this navy that they have a lot less to worry about.

Especially some businessmen who have been running on the sea for many years know that with the strength of this navy. In the past, they were afraid to do maritime trade, but now they dare to do it freely. There is no need to worry about encountering pirates at sea.

Even if every time they go to sea, they have to pay a certain fee to the Qiongzhou Navy. But every time at sea, if there is any problem, these navies will rush to the rescue as soon as possible. This money is paid, and every maritime merchant is willing.

Everyone knows that there is no such navy. An accident. What they have paid is not only the loss of their families, but even the human head on their necks, and even their corpses will be buried in the sea.

Nowadays, many maritime merchants are accustomed to transporting the goods they produce to New South City as wholesale. As long as the customer is found, the later transportation and collection will have the merchant escort fleet of New South City to complete everything for them.

This hassle-free trading, although it lowers some profits. But every businessman thinks that this business is too easy. Even with the increase in the volume of trade, they really calculated, and they made a lot more money in a year than before.

It is said that businessmen are very profitable, but they understand better who gave these extra wealth. So much so that these maritime merchants are for Zhao Xiaoxi, who brought all this. It can be described as grateful to Dade, and he can't help others say a bad word about him.

Listen to the shouts of the people and the merchants. Cho Hyo-seok also showed a hint of a smile and beckoned to these people who were chanting for a thousand years old. This scene fell into Duan Yu's eyes, and he also lamented the high popularity of this righteous brother in Qiongzhou.

Accompanied by the warships of the navy, they docked smoothly on the pier. An old man standing at the bow of the boat also attracted the attention of the crowd of onlookers. A few businessmen from Hangzhou. Immediately recognized this old man who had made a lot of contributions to Hangzhou.

Immediately said happily: "It's Su Tong's judgment!" The prince is here to pick up Lord Su, is Lord Su coming to Qiongzhou to take office? ”

This exclamation quickly made the onlookers know that the old man on the boat was Su Shi, a well-known person of insight in the Great Song Dynasty. His arrival. Naturally, many onlookers were curious, and they didn't understand why he came to Qiongzhou.

But no matter what, as Su Shi got off the boat, he looked at Zhao Hao who appeared in front of him alive. also looked very surprised, but he quickly bent down and said: "Xiaguan Su Shi, I have seen two princes!" ”

With his father here, Zhao Xiaoxi naturally didn't come forward, and Zhao Hao immediately stepped forward and said happily: "Master Su, I really didn't expect that you and I could meet again here." It's been a good trip! Let's go, go to the prince, Zhong Ming will pick up the wind and wash the dust for you! ”

In the face of Zhao Hao's enthusiasm, Su Shi was really surprised. But as Zhao Xiaoxi stepped forward and said, "Father, why are you so anxious!" I think that many people here recognize Master Su as coming.

Oh, by the way, Master Su, I forgot to introduce you, this is my righteous brother Duan Yu, the son of the king of Zhennan in Dali. This time I happened to come to Qiong to welcome my relatives, and I was better worried about no one to give a ceremony, and Lord Su came, but I was afraid that I would have to worry about it! ”

looked at the young man standing next to Zhao Xiaoxi, who was also dressed in princely clothes. Su Shi was also shocked by this news. The king of Qiongzhou and Dali have become in-laws, which belong to the southeast, and they can really do some things.

In addition, he already knew that Zhao Xiaoxi was the concubine of Western Xia and the concubine of Dali. At present, the prince of Dali is married to the only county lord of the Xu Palace, and the relationship between the two families is really unbreakable.

Thinking of this, Su Shi finally understood why he was so jealous of Zhao Xiaoxi today. Encountering a brother who is both civil and military, and has a lot of foreign aid, as a monarch, he is indeed a little worried that the throne will not be guaranteed!

Looking at Duan Yu, who saluted him, Su Shi also quickly bent down and said: "Song Chen Su Shi, I have seen the prince of Dali!" ”

For the only heir to the throne in Dali, Su Shi doesn't know much information. But when I met for the first time, I was somewhat satisfied with Duan Yu's elegant style. After all, he was also from a literati background, and preferred urbane young people.

Hearing that someone around recognized Su Shi, Zhao Xiaoxi also smiled and said: "Master Su, it seems that you are really famous in the Great Song Dynasty, and many people recognized you when you first arrived in Qiongzhou." Master Su, why don't you say a few words to them? ”

Some onlookers, especially businessmen from Hangzhou, heard Zhao Xiaoxi's words. immediately squeezed to the front and said his name to Su Shi. Even, among them, there is a businessman in Hangzhou who has dealt with Su Shi.

Although he had been away from the position of Hangcheng Tongju for some years, Su Shi seemed to have a good memory and quickly recognized the other party. In this kind of place, Su Shi is naturally very happy to meet people he met when he was an official before.

In the face of Zhao Xiaoxi's invitation, Su Shi did not refuse, and quickly said: "Thank you for welcoming the prince, and thank you for the people of Qiongzhou." When I first arrived in Qiongzhou, the scene here really surprised the official.

The emperor's love, but also the king of Qiongzhou, the official will soon be the governor of Danzhou. I hope that in the future, this official can be an official recognized by the people. Please also go to Danzhou more to do business in the future. ”

Even Su Shi understood that he was demoted when he arrived in Danzhou. But when facing the people, he can only say that it is the emperor's love. At any time, maintaining the reputation of the emperor is also something that must be done as a courtier.

Some people from Danzhou were also very happy when they heard that Su Shi would be the governor who was still vacant. Anyway, they still heard of Su Shi's reputation as an honest official.

With such a good official who became their parent official, the people were naturally overjoyed. When many businessmen in the south of the Yangtze River heard the news, they immediately said that they would go to Danzhou to do business and set up factories in the future to support the work of this adult.

accompanied Su Shi around the port street, and Su Shi also felt the impact of his thoughts on these new streets and shops. He was particularly struck by the smooth concrete road.

It was learned that Zhao Xiaoxi is currently implementing a cement highway that is open throughout Qiongzhou. As a judge and a county magistrate, he also knows how important a good road is to the people. But he also knows how difficult it is to build roads these days.

Not to mention the money required to build roads, the labor required to build roads alone is often a headache. As for Zhao Xiaoxi, it is also very surprising that the people who participated in the road construction can enjoy the subsidy of wages and money.

I've always heard that Zhao Hyo-seok is wealthy, and now it seems that it's really true. But no matter what, Su Shi, who arrived here, felt that maybe it would be a blessing to leave the court where there were endless quarrels every day and be able to seek some blessings for the people.

Regarding Su Shi's exclamation, Zhao Xiaoxi also said with a little meaning: "Lord Su, although this king knows, the adult's heart must be uncomfortable at this moment. But in the eyes of this king, only by stepping out of the court can he know the size of the world.

No matter where you are, as long as you have this family and country in your heart, then you will inevitably do something. Lord Su took office in Danzhou this time, but if there is a need, this king will give his full support, please hope that Lord Su can give the people of Danzhou a life of peace and contentment as soon as possible. ”

Listening to Zhao Xiaoxi's words, Su Shi also felt that this prince was indeed a little different from those bombastic officials. For him, Su Shi understands the importance of hard work, and it is better to say a thousand words than to take a step.

With this idea of taking a look first and then talking, Su Shi quickly took a seat in the carriage that came to greet him and felt the taste of this unique cement road. Watching the carriage run, there was no bump in the waves, and he also knew that the road was smoother than he could have imagined.

When he arrived at the Qiongzhou Palace, he looked at the novel designs in the palace, many of which were unheard of in the capital. Especially now in the capital, the hard-to-find glass can be seen everywhere in this palace.

finally understood that Zhao Xiaoxi had the confidence to dare to say that Su Shi, who built this kind of cement road in the whole territory of Qiongzhou. I also thought that if those officials in the capital took a look at this palace, they probably wouldn't feel the rarity of glass.

It is said that rare things are expensive, and this glass is hard to find in the capital, but it is very ordinary here. It seems that this Zhao Xiaoxi is not only a master of governing the place, but also an expert in business!

In short, Su Shi, who arrived in Qiongzhou, also truly realized the difference of this young prince through this kind of on-the-spot observation. even began to think about what would happen to the Great Song Dynasty if he became the emperor? (To be continued......)