One of the passers-by

Bianzhou, named Bianzhou because it is located in the center of the Bianhe River, is located in Henan Road and is an important gateway to the eastern capital Luoyang.Moreover, the transportation is very convenient because of the benefit of the Bianhe River connecting the Yellow River and the Huaihe River.In the fourth year of Xiande, the Supreme Emperor once set up the chief of Bianzhou here.

Now that Xue Yan intends to take a post in Bianzhou, although Emperor Yong'an didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Xue Yan's gourd, he gave Xue Yan this post.

The reason why Xue Yan chose Bianzhou to manage it is because Bianzhou also has a name-Kaifeng.This can't help but remind Xue Yan of the prosperous and prosperous scene depicted in a painting called "A Picture of Rising the River during the Qingming Festival" that later generations have seen.He hopes that through his own efforts, he can show such a scene of peace and prosperity to the people of Dachu hundreds of years in advance.This kind of impulsiveness and pride in creating a prosperous and prosperous world with his own hands made Xue Yan unable to keep calm.Almost as soon as this idea appeared in Xue Yan's mind, he was like a bewitched ecstasy, unable to let it go anymore.

Fortunately, Emperor Yong'an had great trust in him—or in Duke Wei and Princess Pingyang.Even though he didn't understand Xue Yan's persistence, he finally agreed with him.

So the three members of Xue's family returned to Duke Wei's mansion to tidy up, and took three hundred famous generals to leave Chang'an for Bianzhou.

And before everyone left, Xue Yan went to the hot spring farm to pick out [-] old farmers who were good at Jiaxuan, and picked a batch of survivable rice, melon, fruit and vegetable seeds from the farm, and finally ran to Jiang Zuojian bewitched Yan Yuben and persuaded this historically famous "royal architect" to follow them to Bianzhou to "build a new world".

In addition, Emperor Yong'an also personally selected some staff who were good at handling government affairs and civil affairs to accompany Xue Yan to take office.Even Wei Ziqi was conferred the official post of "Henan Road Marching Chief" by Emperor Yong'an for some reason, and he took up the post with the three members of Xue's family.

Xue Yan was noncommittal about this, but Wei Ziqi, who had another experience, knew that the Bianzhou party was the beginning of Xue Yan's fame all over the world, and was praised by the civil and military courts of the Manchu Dynasty as "a capable minister who governed the world".Thinking of the fame and prestige that Xue Yan would gain by then, Wei Ziqi couldn't help being fascinated, almost impatient to see the more familiar and steady Xue Yan in his memory.

But at this moment, Xue Yan couldn't understand the throbbing in Wei Ziqi's heart. Together with his parents in this life, he traveled all the way to the mountains and rivers, watched flowers and willows, inspected local folk customs and customs, and stopped and walked, almost spending money. It took three times as long to finally arrive in Bianzhou.

From a distance, you can see green seedlings dancing in the wind in the clusters of rice fields on both sides of the official road. At the end of the official road, there is a city wall rammed with loess.The officials in Bianzhou city had already known about the progress of the Xue family and his party, and they were all waiting outside the city gate to greet them.

When Xue Yan and the others saw this, they had to be afraid to go forward immediately and exchange greetings with a smile.This was introduced into the city by the local magistrate.

Along the way, Wei Ziqi secretly shook his head unconsciously.I saw that Bianzhou at this time, due to the initial decision of the world, the policy of abolishing everything in the government and the implementation of the curfew system in Lifang, is far from being as prosperous and prosperous as it was decades later.On the road from the city gate to the government office, even though you can see the people coming and going and the merchants gathered here, the environment is still deserted and empty, not to mention the pedestrians in the later generations, even if it is not as good as Chang'an Luoyang.

It's just an ordinary province, state and county.

But it is unbelievable that such an ordinary state and county can be transformed into such an astonishing vitality after Xue Yan's masterful transformation.

Not to mention how Wei Ziqi was secretly shocked, but only said that the three members of the Xue family and a group of subordinate officials were settled down by the local officials of Bianzhou.Although he didn't know how long his group could stay in Bianzhou, Xue Yan didn't like living in the mansion arranged by the imperial court for the governor of Bianzhou.So I want to persuade Aye Aniang to buy another house in the best place in Bianzhou.In this way, even if the family returns to Chang'an City, outsiders will not be able to live in this mansion, so that it feels like home.

Wei Guogong, who was used to marching and fighting outside, did not quite understand Xue Yan's thoughts.However, this did not prevent the two from agreeing to Xue Yan's suggestion.In fact, for Xue Ji and Princess Pingyang, who are 24 filial piety parents, even if Xue Yan said that the sun is square, both of them will definitely agree with Xue Yan's words after deep thinking.

Wei Ziqi and others were watching, but they could only shake their heads helplessly.However, they are very happy with the decision of the three members of the Xue family.At least Wei Ziqi could use the name of Xue Ji's closed disciple and openly propose that after the Xue family bought the house, they should also reserve a guest room for him.

When everyone heard this, they naturally laughed.Xue Yan entrusted the local "economist" to look for a house, and finally settled on a five-entry house two streets away from the Bianzhou Yamen.It was originally the ancestral house of a small family in the local area. Unexpectedly, the family fell into ruin after the chaos of the previous dynasty.There are not many people left in this family.Life is becoming more and more difficult now, and I can't even pay for the daily maintenance of the old house, so I simply sold the house.Apart from renting a smaller house, the money I got was enough to live on.

Because it is the ancestral house of a scholarly family, this house is naturally well-repaired, especially the pond in the back garden, which has drawn running water from the outside. A large area of ​​lotus is planted in the pond.Due to years of poor service, he looks rather down at the moment.In April and May, only the emerald green leaves are in full bloom.

Although the details are unsatisfactory, this pool of flowing water alone is surprising.

After Xue Yan accompanied Aye and Auntie to look around the house, she became more and more satisfied.And Yan Yuben, who was fooled by Xue Yan's promise, had his first job after arriving in Bianzhou——according to Xue Yan's dictation, he drew a picture of "renovating a new house" for him.

All the dignitaries who have made great contributions in civil and military affairs in the Manchu dynasty know that the son of Duke Wei's mansion has the most tricks and knows how to have fun.The hot spring village that used to be repaired at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain outside the city of Chang'an, and the Xingqing Palace where the Supreme Emperor lived separately—although because of its special political status, few people can step into it.But the former is still talked about because of Xue Yan's intentional "commercial housing effect".

The two brothers Yan Yuben are in prison, and they have also asked Xue Yan about sketch architecture before, and they also supervised the construction of Hot Spring Zhuangzi and Xingqing Palace with Xue Yan. Because of these two things, Xue Yan was shocked. For heaven and man.Seeing that Xue Yan has good ideas emerging one after another now, I wish I could get tired of being with Xue Yan all the time, just want to empty his head.

And Xue Yan has gone through the construction of the first two palaces, and now he is comfortable with things like renovating a new house.In order to make his house in Bianzhou more comfortable and comfortable, Xue Yan even read the materials for more than a month in the room without the help of others.Those materials stuffed into the bronze bracelets are indeed all-encompassing, even if Xue Yan has tried his best to read, it is just a corner of the ocean.

In the end, Yan Yuben and the craftsmen who will serve as supervisors were handed over the task of renovating the new house.Xue Yan put his energy on Bianzhou's official affairs.

It has been more than a month since I came to Bianzhou. Xue Yan used the pretext of inspecting the house, wandering around the streets and alleys, and inquired a lot of local news from the brokers.The main questions are about the transactions of local merchants.

Xue Ji and Princess Pingyang didn't even bother to pay attention to these practical matters, but they kept in mind Emperor Yong'an's oracle, and really regarded this trip to Bianzhou as a family of three traveling around the world.

The local officials in Bianzhou were a little confused when they saw it.It is true that the three members of Xue's family are of great status, their background is too great, and their reputation is too prominent, but at the same time, it is the hussar general Wei Ziqi who is in charge of the army and horse power in Henan Province.As well as counselors and staff appointed by the Holy Majesty.

This kind of combination is too cruel, even if the local officials in Bianzhou want to fool themselves that the Xue family's trip is not a bad one, seeing such a menacing scene, they can't keep fooling it.He could only deal with the members of the Xue family with trepidation and enthusiasm while secretly guessing their true intentions.

After Xue Yan arrived in Bianzhou, apart from meeting the lower officials the next day after he took office, and after learning a little about their official responsibilities, he devoted all his attention to repairing the courtyard and wandering around the city.Inquiring about the sentinel's news was not an official matter, and everyone became more and more suspicious.Some people couldn't hold back, so they had to take the initiative to find Xue Yan, intending to ask for clarification.

Xue Yan didn't hide it, and simply asked everyone about the business exchanges and trade in Bianzhou City.I also asked about the total number of ships and goods traveling on and off the Bian River every month, and how much tax was collected.After hearing this, everyone thought that Xue Yan wanted to check the accounts at first, but after a closer look, it didn't look like it.I had to talk about it while being even more puzzled.

Xue Yan was too lazy to sue everyone.So he confided in all his calculations that he wanted to focus on developing business in Bianzhou.The officials were shocked when they heard this.

Everyone in the world divides people into ranks and grades based on scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce. The Da Chu world was first established, and the emperors of the two dynasties were all enlightened and wise. lips.

Now that Xue Yan entered Bianzhou suddenly, he drew such a big hole for everyone...

Bianzhou officials looked at each other in blank dismay, feeling more and more headache.

You said that your majesty is wise and powerful, so why did you throw this ancestor to Bianzhou?And the Duke of Wei and Princess Pingyang... Don't you care about your brat?