On the first day of May, the weather is getting hotter and hotter!

It is almost the fifth day of the fifth month of May, also known as the Tianzhong Festival, which is a festive day. Dragon boat racing, making zongzi, drinking realgar wine, etc.

Gangneung Province is a rich place.

The people can eat enough and spare money, and they also have the heart to celebrate the festival. The city is full of lights, the streets are clean, there are garlands made of mugwort leaves everywhere, and every house is tied with lanterns, like the New Year.

As the saying goes, people are in good spirits when they are happy!

Governor Yang of Gangneung is this kind of person! During this time, he was very happy, not only was there a bumper harvest under his rule, but there were no refugees coming, but also Chaojiazhuang secretly had close business contacts and made a lot of real money.

It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a monthly income, and it is naturally convenient to show enough sincerity and be able to give convenience to this kind of ally. For example, take the initiative to contact the source of equipment, and sell food at a low price......

The most important thing is that Chao Gai is an official, and it is normal to suppress bandits and traders. In more than half a month, the rice will be ripe, and the price of new grain will be raised. And to make a profit from it, who is not happy about this kind of good thing?

And what this corrupt official doesn't know is that the Taoist chief who passed by on the street looked at him like a dead pig, with only contempt in his eyes, and his lips squirmed silently, but looking at the accent, it was "Donor, you have been blinded by greed."

This person is of medium stature, with thin cheeks, three strands of long hair, and fairy wind bones. The robe is novel and luxurious, with a sword on his back, and the golden light shines dazzlingly.

Although it is not Mr. Jingnan Jinjian, who can Li Zhu be?

Yes, Mr. Jin Jian, the military advisor of the Chao family, has been in Jinghu for two months. It has a popular base that Chao Gai has laid here to help the victims of the disaster. There is also a large amount of manpower and material resources invested, and various things are carried out smoothly.

Although it is relatively difficult to recruit, hiring is a breeze.

From last year to now, for a few months, the eyeliner has been everywhere.

Inside and outside the city of Gangneung Province, behind the scenes, there are many restaurants and shops in Chaojiazhuang, and there are thousands of people in the backbone, and the number of peripheral members has increased dramatically. These people are not only peddlers and pawns, but also many wealthy families who support them. The most important thing is to rely on money to open the way and gradually penetrate into the gates of various yamen.

Just like Chao Gai said, boiled frogs in warm water, when they broke out, it was already late! Jiangling Mansion is running in an orderly manner, not only can it be self-sufficient, but there is also a lot of money surplus, which is either reserved or transported back to the base camp.

Li Zhu, the head of Jiangling Mansion, has long been not a fortune, how much money can he earn in that business? Now he is busy recruiting troops, winning over heroes, and entering and exiting high-end banquets.

No, in order to show that Chaojiazhuang has strong funds, and also to promote the merits of Chao Gai, the king of Shandong. Specially participated in the holding of this year's dragon boat race.

Jingnan City, dragon boats are lined up or wandering on the river outside the city, drums are noisy, the government comes forward, Chaojiazhuang is the organizer, and the wealthy households take the lead in organizing. This year's Dragon Boat Race is bigger than any before.

Winning the ranking, not only in addition to the dividends of the government, but also the rewards of Chaojiazhuang. Not only is he rich, but he can also serve as a steward or join the army, and the most important thing is that he has a set of quick-learning textbooks, and reading and literacy is not a dream. It is sold in bookstores in the city, and the quantity is small, and it is difficult to find a single book.

Who around Gangneung Province doesn't know about this? Those rich people, the businessmen touted. There are talented literati who are truly talented and learned, and they are shocked by the heavenly book, such as a treasure.

It can be said that Chaojiazhuang has invested financial and material resources to raise the level of dragon boat racing. People gather on the riverside one after another, and several flower boats flutter and flutter in the distance, attracting literati to hang out, and the surrounding area of the harbor is very lively.

Inside and outside the city, people from ten miles and eight towns came one after another to participate in the grand event.

This place is lively, and Chaojiazhuang is also in the midst of festivities!

The people of the city wore new clothes and wore mugwort turbans on their heads, and they were beaming. Chaojiazhuang grain shop began to distribute ten catties of glutinous rice to the people for free for the festival.

Although it can't be considered much, it is also a lot, and it is a heart. Restaurants all over the city advertise discount activities, and cooking utensils and steamers are placed at the door, and the sweet fragrance of glutinous rice is overflowing. Meat dumplings, red bean dumplings, etc. are sold at low prices.

Other shops selling bread, fruits, snacks and other shops have discounted promotions. Even clothing, shoes and socks shops, and daily necessities have started activities. Various slogans such as "May Day Golden Week" and "Zongzi Reunion Festival".

Not to make money, just to have fun.

Without exception, the big bosses behind these shops are Chao Gai. Wu Yong, Xiao Jiasui, Wen Huanzhang, and Xu Guanzhong will have many convenient activities in accordance with the instructions of celebrating the New Year and enjoying the people together.

Those ordinary people didn't know that everyone was in high spirits and went to the streets to play. Eating delicious rice dumplings, delicious bread, and swaying around......

The streets of Chaojiazhuang are full of people and are extremely lively!

People from all over the country flocked to sell lanterns or peaches, vegetables and so on. Chaojiazhuang up and down, full of joy!

In this atmosphere, Chao Gai led the team back, and when he passed by the cattle and sheep trading area, he knew at a glance that there was a big change, and even more so when he came to the wharf. Civilian docks come and go, and military docks have warships moored.

This was during this period when the number of ships procured from various places gradually exceeded the needs of the army. Zhang Shun in the waves, Zhang Heng led the team to train and didn't see it. However, I found that there were many large and small dragon boats rowing on the river, and the slogan shook the sky.

Li Qingwan, Master Li, Hu Sanniang and other women looked happily: "Husband, look at it!" Look at that colorful dragon boat, it's so beautiful. ”

"It's like, that dragon boat is weird."

"Oh, this scale is no smaller than Bianliang City."

"It's incredible! Chaojiazhuang has only been developing for a year. Li Qingzhao and Yelu Tali glanced at each other, and their pretty faces were full of incredulity. Looking at the eyes of the men around him, there is tenderness, and more pride.

This kind of guy with a lot of skill and courage is their man.

Not only a few women, but also Han Shizhong, Guo Sheng, Han Yong and other generals. I have only been away for more than a month, and when I come back, I find that there are changes everywhere.

Everyone asked the soldiers to figure it out.

The dragon boat race is jointly decided by several military advisors, except for one team from each navy to participate in the competition, the other teams are from the fishing villages around Shuibo.

There are 40 teams that have signed up for the competition!

As long as you come to participate in the competition, there are rewards, and winning the top ten is a very generous reward. Children are also taught by famous teachers and have various conveniences for their children to go to school for free. In particular, the top three, in addition to the rewards, will be given special attention.

The dragon boat race held in Chaojiazhuang is an unprecedented grand occasion in the surrounding area, which is highly affirmed by the Jeju government and the people of ten miles and eight towns are looking forward to it.

Those sailors on the river are gearing up and training all day long, just to win a good ranking.

"Hahaha, a few military advisors have a good method. Let's go! "After Chao Gai figured it out, he understood what the military advisor's intentions were? The biggest thing is to encourage the people to practice water dragon boat racing, so as to facilitate the recruitment of soldiers by the navy.

The large army boarded the ship and returned to the barracks at night.

Chao Gai boarded a big ship with his wife and the generals and went straight to Chaojiazhuang.

The city wall of Chaojiazhuang has basically been completed, and it is divided into three layers: earth, stone and blue brick. Both in width and thickness, it is not inferior to the Bianliang city wall. Moreover, there is reinforced concrete in the city wall, which is directly crushed in terms of solidity.

"Wow, the walls are so tall!" The first time I came, I couldn't help but be amazed.

"Yes, what a city!" Master Li's beautiful eyes widened, and he nodded with a smile. The woman felt that the walls of Chaojiazhuang were taller than Bianliang City in Tokyo.

Chao Gai seemed to see the surprise in the woman's heart, and winked at the two of them: "The three-story city wall is two or three zhang wide and four or five zhang high. Originally, the design was only equivalent to the specifications of the state capital, but after going to Bianliang City. It was still in place all at once, and it was only built for nearly a year. ”

Comparable to Tokyo Bianliang City?

Although it is known that the walls are high and thick, it is expressed in numbers. Not to mention Li Qingwan, Li Qingzhao and other women, even Han Shizhong, Guo Sheng, Han Yong and other generals and more than 100 soldiers were shocked and stared.

"It was built by the efforts of more than 100,000 people!" Chao Qiang proudly stood tall.

He has followed Chao Gai for many years, and has seen the development of Dongxi Village from scratch and the transformation from poverty to prosperity, and he has a lot of feelings in his heart. There are so many heroes in the world, only my own master has such ambitions.

In less than a year, Xiongcheng towered and created a pure land.

Chao Gai didn't say much, and stood on the boat with his hands behind his back, looking at the city he had built. To say that you don't want to be unhappy in your heart is false, but it's not enough. Those who have achieved great things cannot be complacent with their immediate achievements and thus degenerate.

When the warship passed through the water gate, although Chao Gai and the others changed their outfits one by one, they turned into foreign caravans. The officers who could be guarded were from the Guards battalion. Recognized Chao Gai and several ladies, but carefully examined them according to the rules. found that the situation reported was the same, so he respectfully let go of the city.

This is the rule that Chao Gai has laid down.

Dangerous goods or accidental boats are forbidden to enter the city, and he must comply with the rules. It's so strict in peacetime, but when war comes, it's going to be several times stricter.

Chao Gai was very satisfied with his soldiers' dedication, and after talking with the other party for a while, he told him to strictly control the gates, and then let the ship sail into the city.

The small stream, which was repeatedly excavated and expanded, became a canal, from a small stream that could only accommodate 400 boats to a thousand boats. There are dragon boats docked in the harbor area to prepare for the Dragon Boat Festival.

The streets of Chaojiazhuang are wide and clean, and there are tagged garbage cans on the side of the road. There are even signs for public toilets, and there are not only towering trees on both sides, but also flower beds built into squares, and the greenery is also in place.

The experience is like no other!

"Wow, the city is so beautiful and lively!" Huazi looked at the clean and tidy but bustling and lively streets, and she was dazzled and kept exclaiming.

"When my sister first came, it wasn't much better." Li Qing looked at Hua Xiaomei's surprised and dazed expression, thinking that she was like this when she came, she played for several days, and went to the academy to listen to classes in disguise.

It was also from that time that I became interested in the man.

Thinking of this, Li Qingzhao couldn't help but look at Chao Gai who was walking in front.

"Hey, it's only about 200,000 people, and there's still a way to go from Xiongcheng." Chao Gai has seen a metropolis with a population of 10 million, and he is not satisfied with the state of Chaojiazhuang. Wander around the street with a flower pose, pointing to buildings or signs.

The group looked around like a caravan from other places. When passing by the restaurant, I bought meat dumplings, snacks, etc., and returned to Chaofu with a smile.