At this moment, Tai Hao said to the Yuhong City Lord in a tone full of vicissitudes: "Yuhong City Lord, I have been separated from the Dayuxian City Lord for many years. Since he is not far from here, I have the heart to visit, but I have an old relationship. ”

After hearing this, the Yuhong City Lord smiled boldly: "Vice General Taihao, you can go with confidence." There are no major matters to deal with in Jiutu City these days, so you can enjoy catching up with the city lord and reliving the old days. ”

Tai Hao arched his hand and said: "Then Tai Hao will thank the Yuhong City Lord." ”

Then, he was ready to pick up his baggage and leave. Yu Hong said: "Vice Admiral Taihao, you don't have to carry the burden all the time, I have heard the pawn say yesterday, you don't want to stay in the inn, but you need to sort out the deputy general's mansion into a half." At this moment, I have sent my men to find craftsmen, and they will repair the lieutenant's mansion. In the meantime, you'll need to continue to grieve in the inn. The treasurer of Snow Lotus House is one of my fellow countrymen, and they never charge any fees for officials to live there. Vice Admiral Taihao can temporarily put the burden in the wing room of the yamen, and you can rest assured that it will not be lost. ”

Tai Hao responded: "It's okay, it's troublesome to carry it with you all the time, then thank you Yuhong City Lord." ”

Under the leadership of a servant, Taihao put the burden in a side room of the yamen. Because he was worried that the cheats of "Drunken Cat and Mouse" would be stolen, he put the cheats into his arms again.

At that moment, Taihao borrowed a horse from the official and found his way towards Wuqu City.

From Jiutu City to Wuqu City, it is only a twenty-mile journey, and for Taihao, it is only a moment. He rode like a bolt of lightning across the earth, and it only took half an hour to arrive at Wuqu City.

Tai Hao's gaze swept over Wuqu City, and his heart was full of surprise. Although Jiutu City and Wuqu City are not far from each other, the two cities give him the feeling that they are like the difference between heaven and earth. Jiutu City is calm and heavy, revealing the precipitation of history and the vicissitudes of time everywhere, and Wuqu City is like a bright pearl, inlaid in this vast land.

A thriving scene unfolded in front of Taihao's eyes. The streets and alleys are bustling with people, and all kinds of shops have opened their doors to welcome an endless stream of customers. The shouts of the hawkers, the beating of the craftsmen, the laughter of the children, all kinds of sounds are intertwined to form a cheerful symphony.

The style of the houses in Wuqu City is also very different from that of Jiutu City. The architecture here is more diverse, with colorful walls depicting vivid stories and beautiful patterns, like gorgeous ink paintings. Taihao saw that the people were living happily and prosperously here, and their faces were filled with smiles of satisfaction and happiness.

He took a deep breath, feeling the unique aura of Wuqu City. The atmosphere here is completely different from the calm and heavy historical atmosphere of Jiutu City, it is full of vitality and vitality, as if telling a new story.

Taihao's heart was full of awe and joy for Wuqu City. He knew that the prosperity and energy of the city was the ideal city in his mind. He decided to learn more about the place and how the people created it. He believes that from here, he can gain a lot of valuable inspiration and experience to lay a stronger foundation for his future path.

As Tai Hao approached the City Lord's Mansion, he found that the mansion was already as lively as a market. The people crowded around the house, dressed in their most splendid clothes, as if attending a grand festival. Their faces were full of seriousness and anticipation, and they lined up in order to wait for a meeting with the city lord.

Tai Hao just wanted to enter the mansion directly, a family member came over, his face was equally serious, and said to Tai Hao: "This gentleman, please go to the back and line up, the city lord will meet everyone one by one." His voice was full of awe and respect, as if for him, the owner of this City Lord's Mansion was the most important person in his life.

Taihao nodded and silently walked to the back of the line. He looked around and saw people of all shapes and sizes, including wealthy merchants, nobles, commoners, and craftsmen. Although Tai Hao didn't know what they were lining up to do here, from their faces, Tai Hao could see that they were all waiting for this rare opportunity, hoping to be received by the city lord and get his help or shelter.

Although it was only half a day's journey from Jiutu City to Wuqu City, Taihao lined up in front of the tall palace gate of the city lord, and it took two hours to spend two hours. The sun was scorching relentlessly overhead, and even though it was autumn, the afternoon in Jiutu City was still a little hot.

Like a long dragon, the team squirmed forward slowly and orderly. Under the gaze of many people in line, Taihao finally stepped into the solemn and mysterious mansion. He took a deep breath and stepped into the antechamber.

Da Yuxian sat in the center of the front hall, his eyes deep and focused, and he was bowing his head and waving the brush seriously, writing something. The handwriting is like flowing water, elegant and beautiful, showing his talent.

Tai Hao approached quietly, Da Yuxian didn't look up, just turned his face slightly, and said lightly: "You sit down first, if there is anything you need the official's help, just say, the official will do his best." His tone was flat and kind, like a greeting from an old friend, or like the care of an elder.

When he was in Pinghe City, Taihao only met Da Yuxian for a short time, but he remembered Taihao deeply. Now, when Da Yuxian, who he hadn't seen for many years, appeared in Taihao's sight, Taihao could barely recognize him. His hair was sparsely gray and wrinkled deeply on his face, and the years had left an indelible mark on him.

But when Tae-ho approached him, that familiar feeling made me recognize him immediately. Although he is close to the age of sixties, he still maintains that unique temperament, so that Taihao can see who he is at a glance.

His eyes sparkled with wisdom and enthusiasm, as if they were still the same as they had been back then. Taihao noticed that he was wearing a plain dress, and his shoes were also very old, looking simple and unpretentious.

Tai Hao respectfully arched his hand and said, "Da Yuxian City Lord, don't come unharmed!" ”

Da Yuxian heard the comer call himself like this, put down the brush in his hand, and looked up at Taihao. However, he could not find the face corresponding to the person in front of him from the depths of his memory, so he asked curiously, "May I ask who your Excellency is?" ”

Tai Hao smiled: "It's Tai Hao down there." ”

"Taihao?" Da Yuxian's gaze lingered on Taihao's gorgeous brocade robe for a few moments, and then his window of memory was slowly opened, and the figure who had been in the lights of Pinghe City, smiling and greeting him, gradually overlapped with the man in front of him.

A flash of surprise flashed in his deep eyes, followed by deep doubt. Da Yuxian used his hands that were accustomed to holding swords to carefully look at Taihao's body, as if to find out the secret hidden under the gorgeous brocade robe.

"Lord Taihao, I remember meeting you when I was in Pinghe City." Da Yuxian's tone was full of surprise, "How did you come to this Wuqu City?" ”

Tai Hao smiled and said, "I just arrived in Jiutu City to serve as the deputy general of the city guard. Hearing that the lord of Dayu Xian City is still staying in Wuqu City, I have decided to come and meet you. ”

Da Yuxian nodded in understanding, and then he called a family member and said to him, "Please go and tell the people queuing outside and tell them that this is the end of today." If there is a particularly urgent matter, let them go to the yamen to find the judicial army to record it first, and then they can continue to come to the city lord's mansion early tomorrow morning to line up. ”

The man replied respectfully, "My subordinates understand! ”

Taihao hurriedly apologized to Da Yuxian, he said: "It's not the right time to come today, and I have delayed the time of those people in line. I'm so sorry. ”

Da Yuxian smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay, they don't have any big things, they are all trivial things, they just want me to solve some small problems for them." ”

Tai Hao asked suspiciously, "Why don't you go directly to the yamen to deal with it?" ”

"This is one of my characteristics as an official, and I want to be able to listen to these people talk to me about government affairs in person," he patiently explained. Some of them will put forward some suggestions, some will express their appreciation for my government construction, and some will criticize me, and I will carefully record them, which will be a spur to the future government affairs. ”

Tai Hao sighed with emotion: "The city lord is really a good official who loves the people like a son." ”

Da Yuxian smiled and said, "Lord Taihao has won the award, I just did my job." Lord Taihao, the entire Eastern Empire knows that you have made meritorious contributions to the southeast coast against the Japanese, and later you have done many great deeds. So, why did you choose to go to Jiutu City to serve as the deputy general of the city defense? Whether it is in terms of economy, culture, or military, Jiutu City is the worst of all the cities in the Eastern Empire. What is the meaning of the emperor sending you to Jiutu City? ”

Tai Hao pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is a long story. I once made a mistake and offended the forces of the DPRK and China, so I was demoted here. However, now that I'm in Nine Earth City, I'm going to do my best to manage it. Da Yuxian City Lord, I heard that you have been serving in Wuqu City for nearly twenty years, and you have governed this city so well, why didn't you get the opportunity to be promoted? ”

Da Yuxian said slowly: "Five years ago, the imperial court invited me to serve in the central government, but I refused without hesitation. Our clan is a minority in the Eastern Empire, and if I really become an official of the imperial court, it will undoubtedly attract a lot of criticism and doubts. As a result, I will face great difficulties in doing things for the people. In contrast, I chose to stay in Wuqu City, which is a good thing for me because I can use my skills more freely. Over the years, I developed a deep affection for the city and really didn't want to leave it. ”

Tai Hao continued to ask, "Since Jiutu City and Wuqu City are both located in the northeast of the Eastern Empire, why is there such a big gap between them? ”

Da Yuxian replied thoughtfully: "Jiutu City has always been like this, the successive city lords have changed frequently, but they have never been able to make substantial improvements in the governance of the city, and the people are still living in hardship. This made me feel deeply helpless. I think that in order to truly govern Jiutu City, we must find the root cause of the problem. ”

Tai Hao asked curiously, "So, where do you think the root of the problem in Jiutu City is?" ”

Da Yuxian gently picked up the brush and swayed down on a piece of white papyrus, writing a solemn and powerful word - "Min". His voice carried a deep power, as if it had penetrated the constraints of time and space, echoing throughout the antechamber.

"The fundamental problem of any city is the problem of the common people." Da Yuxian said in a firm tone, "Only when the people live a prosperous and peaceful life can the whole city truly prosper." ”

Tai Hao nodded thoughtfully, he understood what Da Yuxian said. However, he couldn't help but ask: "So, how can the people be at peace and live a prosperous life?" ”