Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

The carriage moved forward quickly on the bumpy road. Ning Fan, who was already extremely sleepy, fell asleep on the bumpy carriage.

As the carriage slowly stopped, Ning Fan slowly opened his eyes.

Opening the curtain of the carriage, a red sun is in the west, like an egg yolk hanging on the top of the mountain.

There was smoke from the kitchen in the distance, mixed with the sound of chickens crowing and dogs barking.

"It seems that Jiangzhou is not a barren land. There are still people living in many places."

Ning Fan saw the mountain village in the distance. It was surrounded by mountains and rivers and was built close to the mountains and rivers. The huts were neatly arranged and the roads were paved with stone slabs. It looked like a very quiet and elegant village.

"Yes, Jiangzhou is not all a yellow flood area. There are also some high-lying places where people can still live! Preliminary statistics show that there are hundreds of thousands of people in Jiangzhou. However, the annual flood season lasts for half a year. These people are basically There is no connection with the outside world.”

"They are all hidden in the mountains. Only mountains can withstand floods."

Luo Yong also sighed, but then he pointed his riding whip at the village in front and loudly said: "Your Highness, Tangxi Village is ahead!"

"Send someone to report it first, so as not to disturb the villagers."

Ning Fan ordered the carriage to stop and collected several gifts from the accompanying carriage.

"Your Highness, why is this happening? You are the prince, a noble man from Tianhuang of Dakang. If you want to come to see Zhou Qun, he should be the one to kneel down to greet you!"

Luo Yong was puzzled.

Ning Fan not only came to meet Zhou Qun in person, but also acted like a junior who was going to visit, which made Luo Yong feel a little aggrieved.

"My identity comes from my bloodline, but Mr. Zhou's talent comes from his own growth. Which one is higher, which one is lower?"

Ning Fan didn't take it seriously.

"But Your Highness, you are also a man of extraordinary talent. The things you create will make ghosts and gods shocked when they see them. Are you not as good as this Zhou Qun?"

Luo Yong shook his head like a rattle, expressing his disagreement with Ning Fan's words for the first time.

Ning Fan chuckled and said, "That's different. What I'm good at is technology and theory, but serious governance really depends on Mr. Zhou!"

Ning Fan had actually seen from various details that this Zhou Qun was actually a Crouching Dragon-like figure.

The suggestions given by this person were all extremely subtle, and they spoke to Ning Fan's heart.

The person sent to report the matter came back and replied that Mr. Zhou already knew about it.

Luo Yong was a little angry now: "Your Highness is so courteous, this Zhou Qun is too arrogant! If he doesn't come out to greet him at this time, when will he wait?"

"Forget it, since the host allows us to be guests, don't have too many emotions!"

"In this way, you can go in with me, and the others will wait here."

Ning Fan gave instructions to Luo Yong, and then personally took the gift and walked towards the village.

Willow trees shade the place, and smoke curls up from the cooking pots.

Ning Fan walked on the smooth village road and had a good impression of the village.

The sound of blacksmithing came from the village, and Ning Fan discovered that almost every household in the village had a blacksmithing stove.

"Your Highness, this Tangxi Village is a famous blacksmith village, and the villagers here are good at making farm tools."

Luo Yong saw Ning Fan being strange and took the initiative to introduce him.

After rounding the bend, you will see a unique courtyard. Although it is simple, it is elegant everywhere.

Ning Fan stepped into the courtyard and saw a young man in white standing there smiling, and there was an old man next to him.

"His Royal Highness has come from afar, and Zhou Qun was disappointed to meet you from afar."

The young man's sharp eyebrows and starry eyes attracted Ning Fan's attention as soon as he opened his mouth.

Ning Fan knew that the person in front of him should be Zhou Qun, but he didn't expect him to be so young. It looked like he was only about 25 or 26 years old.

Look at the old man again, he is thin and old, but he is full of energy, and his every move is elegant.

"Excuse me! I'm new here. I heard that Mr. Zhou is a great talent, so I came here because of his fame."

Ning Fan quickly put down the gift with both hands.

The two looked indifferent, as if they didn't care much about Prince Ning Fan's identity. After receiving the gift, they politely invited Ning Fan into the room and served him fragrant tea.

"Your Highness, this is Mr. Tangxi Liu Wenyuan, my old friend!"

When Zhou Qun saw Ning Fan sitting down, he introduced him to Ning Fan.

Luo Yong, on the other hand, stood in the yard with a long sword across his waist and did not come in.

"I heard that Jiangzhou has become a fiefdom of His Highness. Zhou Qun and I have also discussed it several times. This place was originally thousands of miles of fertile land. It would be a pity if it was just abandoned like this!"

Liu Wenyuan sighed.

"I heard that His Highness has made many achievements in Kyoto and always considers the people when doing things. I hope that your arrival will bring benefits to the people of Jiangzhou!"

Liu Wenyuan said again.

Ning Fan nodded and said: "Jiangzhou is my fiefdom, and I have no intention of leaving now! In the next few years, Jiangzhou will restore its previous prosperity. Whether it is agriculture, industry, commerce, or water conservancy roads, it will be rebuilt, and It’s rapid construction!”

Ning Fan and Liu Wenyuan were discussing back and forth, but Zhou Qun on the side was surprisingly silent.

He just listened quietly, sometimes getting up to add tea to the two of them.

When Ning Fan came here, his target was Zhou Qun. He already believed that Zhou Qun was a talent, so he paid special attention to him.

Seeing that Zhou Qun was silent, Ning Fan deliberately brought the topic to Zhou Qun: "Mr. Zhou, I heard Luo Yong said that after they came to Jiangzhou, Mr. Zhou worked hard and helped a lot! During my trip, I just came here to thank you sir.”

"Your Majesty Prince Qing, you are so polite! I am a native of Jiangzhou. I just hope that Jiangzhou will be well and cannot bear the suffering of the refugees, so I am talkative and gave a few more suggestions to General Luo!"

Zhou Qun quickly stood up with a very respectful attitude.

Ning Fan said calmly: "Just a few suggestions allowed Luo Yong to establish a firm foothold in Jiangzhou. Mr.'s talent is rare in the world! I am here to govern Jiangzhou, and I need the assistance of talents like Mr."

Liu Wenyuan and Zhou Qun looked at each other, understanding each other tacitly.

It seemed that the two of them had guessed what Ning Fan meant before.

"Zhou Qun is young, but he is no older and frail than me! He has lived in the mountains and forests, and he has finally failed to live up to what he has learned. From my point of view, since His Highness is so courteous to the corporal, Zhou Qun does not need to refuse!"

When Liu Wenyuan saw that Zhou Qun was silent, he started to persuade him.

Ning Fan also looked at Zhou Qun. He didn't like twists and turns. If Zhou Qun was rude, Ning Fan wouldn't come again.

There are many talented people, but Ning Fan doesn't like people who are proud of their talents.

Although such a person is talented, he is prone to making mistakes at critical moments.

"To be honest with Your Highness, Zhou Qun is familiar with strategic strategies and has a heart to serve the country! This time I learned that Your Highness is coming to Jiangzhou, and Zhou Qun is actually impatient!"

"Don't ask for fame, but ask not to live in vain!"

Zhou Qun stood up again and knelt on the ground.

When Ning Fan saw that the matter was settled, he quickly helped Zhou Qun up: "Mr. Zhou, from now on you will be my right-hand man. Governing Jiangzhou will require more hard work from you!"