HLnovel Chapter 256: Repairing the Port
Chapter 256: Repairing the Port
Today the weather is clear and sunny, the spring rainy season has passed and the sky is blue.
At the seaside, the waves beat against the shore, raising splashes of water.
Jiang Zuo stood on the shore, looking out at the endless ocean.
"This is a nice place, a natural harbor."
Jiang Zuodao, looking at the other side of the sea, suddenly had some complicated thoughts.
This place is three miles away from Jiangzhou City, which is not very far. It is also near the mouth of Linghe River, and has an extremely advantageous location.
Master Guo beside him also said: "Then Sir, choose this place as the port. If possible, you can recruit people to build the port now."
Their style in Anding County has always been to do things as soon as they say, without any delay.
“Is the factory finished yet?”
Jiang Zuo asked.
Although the population of Jiangzhou City has exploded, due to the simultaneous implementation of many projects and the difficulty in managing such a large population, Jiangzuo has always strictly controlled the influx of population into Jiangzhou and instead dispersed all flows of people and settled them in other places.
Now that the construction of the new urban area is progressing smoothly, it can slowly recruit more talents and labor.
Master Guo said: "It has been built. There are more than 500 idle workers there, who can be put into the construction of the port."
Jiang Zuo said: "Then send them here. Also, we will prepare to build a shipyard in this area."
"clear."
Master Guo nodded.
Now Jiang Zuo still has things to do, and his heart is full of passion, so he never feels tired.
Of course, serving the empress is very tiring.
Making money is Jiang Zuo's biggest motivation.
After an inspection, Jiang Zuo set out to return to Jiangzhou City.
Under Jiang Zuo's overall planning, the Jiangzhou City area has been completely renewed, and something is being built everywhere.
Some locals who had left Jiangzhou City for only two months returned to their hometown and could no longer recognize what their hometown looked like.
Many outsiders would go to Jiangzhou City at all costs, just for a good job that pays two taels of silver a month.
Among them, there are also many Chen people.
Due to the long-term corruption of the Chen Dynasty court, the common people at the bottom of society had long been living in dire straits. In order to survive, they were willing to take the risk of crossing the border and coming to Jiangzhou to see this legendary rich place.
When I came to this prosperous Jiangzhou city, I realized that although the moon in Yan State was not really much rounder than that in Chen State, the lives of the people were indeed comfortable enough.
Everyone is busy...
Two more days passed.
As usual, Chen Xiu went to Jiang Zuo early and brought intelligence from the front line.
Ever since his identity was revealed, Chen Xiu has devoted himself entirely to military preparations and has ignored all other matters.
He hadn't even been to Xinghua Tower to listen to music for several days, but he didn't dare to go. Even though he was quite worried, he had to endure it for the sake of the emperor.
Compared to the Ninth Prince, Jiang Zuo seemed a little lazy.
It was already noon when I slowly woke up, still half asleep.
"Master Jiu, why are you so early?"
Jiang Zuo rubbed his eyes.
Chen Xiu looked serious, slightly dissatisfied with Jiang Zuo's neglect, and said, "Urgent news from the front line."
"Oh? What happened?"
Jiang Zuo sat down slowly and asked the servant to bring him some refreshing strong tea.
"Spies on the border reported that the Chen State has mobilized its troops. In the area around Changzhou City, the Chen army has sent an additional 20,000 troops. If this continues, they seem to be restless again." Chen Xiu took out a map, circled several important locations, and said, "I have also sent an additional 30,000 Huainan troops to garrison these key points and guard against the southwest to prevent the Chen people from launching a surprise attack."
"It doesn't matter. Let them increase their troops. There will be a war in the future anyway. The more troops they have on the border, the less troops they will have to suppress the rebellion internally. By then, the various rebel armies of the Chen State will surely rise up."
Jiang Zuo said, and at this moment he couldn't help but think of Qin Sheng.
It has been some time since Qin Sheng left Jiangzhou City. I don’t know whether he has re-established his base in the Qishan area.
If Qin Sheng really does what Jiang Zuo said and uses the strategies in the secret book to develop, he will definitely be able to strengthen the Qin family's power again.
Before this, Jiangzuo had already sent spies to attack Qishan to gather intelligence, but they have not yet sent back any information, which inevitably made people a little worried.
"I heard that the Chen Kingdom increased its troops this time in response to our construction of a fortress in the Peace Zone."
Chen Xiu said.
"Respond? We are building a defensive fortress in the territory of Yan State. What does it have to do with the Chen people?"
Jiang Zuo didn't care much.
Chen Xiu explained, "Because the peace agreement you signed with the State of Chen clearly stipulated that the armies of both countries must retreat five miles and not build military fortifications. Now these people of Chen are accusing us of violating the agreement first."
"It doesn't matter. Anyway, we Yan people are famous for breaking our promises. It doesn't matter. Let them talk."
Jiang Zuo said calmly.
Chen Xiu frowned and said, "Patrol Officer Jiang, your words sound strange. Are you saying something else?"
Jiang Zuo smiled and said, "I have no other intention. What I mean is that if Chen wants to break the peace treaty, then our Yan can respond in time. Chen is in chaos now, and they dare not launch an active attack. Please rest assured."
How could Chen Xiu feel at ease? He was under a lot of pressure now.
"Don't be careless. The Chen people are famous for being cunning. The news you received might be false."
Chen Xiu reminded.
"Thank you, Master Jiu, for reminding me." Jiang Zuo stretched himself and said, "Alas, I haven't listened to music for a long time. I was thinking whether I should invite Miss Ruyan to come to my house to play a piece of music tonight."
Hearing this, Chen Xiu's eyes suddenly lit up. He hesitated a little, but after thinking about it, he gave up.
After all, there are important things to do.
"I will go back first. We will go to the front line to inspect it later."
Chen Xiu said this as he was about to get up and leave.
At this time, Jiangzhou County Magistrate Song Gaolang walked into the mansion, came to Jiang Zuo in a panic, and said, "Sir, something happened."
"My Lord is still safe, what do you want?"
Jiang Zuo raised his head.
Song Gaolang was about to speak, but his eyes stayed on Chen Xiu.
"Sir, this man is the nosy young man I mentioned earlier."
He spoke in a low voice, being quite wary of Chen Xiu.
"Oh, he is the Ninth Prince."
Jiang Zuo said in a calm tone.
"what?!"
Song Gaolang was shocked and said in a panic, "Sir, what you said is true. He...he is the Ninth Prince?"
"Yes."
Jiang Zuo nodded.
Song Gaolang hurried forward, knelt down and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Chen Xiu said calmly, "No need to be polite."
"I have offended you before, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Song Gaolang said with an embarrassed look on his face.
"What offense? I forgot."
Chen Xiu didn't remember Song Gaolang very well, let alone what happened between them.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity."
Song Gaolang was already sweating profusely.
Jiang Zuo asked with some doubt: "What urgent matter do you want to report?"