The fleet sailed from the Huating Town Pier and traveled upstream for some distance along the Wusong River waterway. There were iron cables blocking the river along the river, and there were towers and arrows on both sides of the river. So far, there were not even half a merchant ship in sight. It was as if the bustling scene just now was gone.
The peak of prosperity lies far away in another world.
Where the flagship went, the iron ropes on the river railings were loosened by winches and slowly sank to the bottom of the river. The ship passed smoothly. A small speedboat sailed out of the military port and made a curve on the river in front of the flagship.
Leading the fleet slowly into the harbor.
Rows of battleships were parked neatly on their respective piers, as far as the eye could see. Countless navy soldiers were transporting baggage and repairing the hulls on the battleships. When they saw Fang Jun's flagship entering the port, most of them put down their work and rushed to the port.
Go to the side of the ship and raise your arms and shout.
The voice of "Commander" went straight into the sky.
In this Royal Navy created by Fang Jun, he has unparalleled prestige. Even though he is no longer the commander of the navy in name, only he can enjoy the title of "Commander".
Even though Su Dingfang gradually established his prestige with his outstanding military exploits, almost all the navy soldiers always had the same understanding - Fang Jun will always be the true commander of this navy.
The fleet entered the port, and the princesses who were watching the excitement from the window on the helm heard the shouts like a mountain roaring and a tsunami, and they all showed different expressions.
Princess Jinyang was a little puzzled: "Are they really calling me brother-in-law? But brother-in-law is no longer the commander of the navy, why do they still call him that? I heard that General Su Dingfang is also a rare and powerful general. The soldiers would not call them like this.
Doesn't it make General Su unhappy?"
The little princess heard rumors in the palace and knew a little bit about the navy, so she was very worried about Fang Jun.
Princess Gaoyang's slender waist is straight and her beautiful face looks very serious, but the slightly raised corners of her lips reveal her inner pride.
When your husband single-handedly creates such a city in a desolate land that gathers the wealth of the world, as a wife, it is natural and honorable.
Especially being able to win the sincere support of countless navy soldiers, what kind of personality charm is this?
Princess Changle's eyes sparkled, and she took Princess Jinyang's hand and explained: "In fact, although Duke Yue is no longer the commander of the navy, he has always been in charge of the royal navy. In name, he is
Supreme Commander. Besides, don’t think that your brother-in-law only knows how to fight bravely and cause trouble all day long. Not only is he brave and unparalleled in battle, but he is also not an easy man to control people’s hearts. The Navy Commander Su Dingfang was originally a Weiguo
Gong's student was repeatedly suppressed and his talents were not recognized. It was Fang Jun who knew people well and promoted him to the commander of the army. He has already become Fang Jun's staunch confidant. How can he be jealous because of the support of the soldiers? "
It seems that after leaving Chang'an City, all kinds of shackles have disappeared. Princess Changle, who has always been dignified and rigorous, rarely spoke in a frivolous tone and teased Fang Jun a few words.
Princess Chengyang looked out the window, her face was calm, she didn't say a word, she just held the brocade handkerchief tightly with her delicate hands...
The warship docked and the springboard had not yet been set up. Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian had already jogged over from a distance, instructing the officers and subordinates under them to set up the springboard and open a handful of huge umbrellas.
When Li Tai disembarked first, followed closely by Fang Jun and Du He, Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian hurriedly came forward to greet them.
"The last general (lower position) has met His Royal Highness the King of Wei and the Duke of Yue!"
"Haha, General Su is now famous far and wide. I have been famous for a long time. I am really lucky to see you today! Pei Erlang, please come up quickly. We have been apart from Chang'an for several years. At the beginning, I was worried that you would leave Chang'an and such splendid and prosperous places.
The land is not adapted to the mist, rain, humidity and heat in the south of the Yangtze River. Who would have expected that now you can single-handedly maintain the huge wealth of Huating Town? Even my father has said it many times, saying that you are a famous and talented man and the pillar of the country. In time, you must be reused!"
The King of Wei, Li Tai, had always been good at dealing with people. He was quick-thinking and articulate, and could easily win the favor of others. The key was just that he was willing to make friends.
This His Highness is lonely, unruly, and arrogant...
Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian both said they didn't dare. Before they could get up, several princesses walked off the boat, surrounded by the accompanying maids, and hurried forward to pay homage again.
"In the land of a military port, if the facilities are rude and if you neglect a few princesses, you will eventually be willing to be punished."
Su Dingfang was a little uneasy. Whether it was the military port or Huating Town, they usually only received a few officials from Suzhou. Due to the close nature of the military port and Huating Town, and Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian were not the type to go around trying to make good friends, who would
When I come, I can only stay for a meal, and I will never bother with the troublesome things that come with the arrival and delivery, so I have always been lacking in support.
It rained today, but only a few carriages could be found in Military Port and Huating Town, not even a decent carriage. They could only use umbrellas to protect the princesses from the rain...
Among the princesses, Princess Changle was the oldest and the most dignified. Wenyan smiled softly and said softly: "In the army, there are many soldiers with murderous intent. The generals are fighting for the country, and fighting fiercely on the battlefield is the country's treasure."
Backbone, we women came to make trouble on a whim. We are already frightened in our hearts. How dare we punish the general again? Although we are women, we are not weak people who have no fingers in the spring water. We rely on simplicity in everything, and the general does not mind.
"
Su Dingfang was frightened: "I don't dare to be praised by His Highness."
Fang Jun said from the side: "Okay, as members of the Royal Navy, you are the minions of the royal family. Why do you need to speak two different languages as a family? It's still raining in the sky. Let's quickly set off to Huating Town to settle down. I guess
Mu Yuanzuo is almost here, and when the time comes, let him find a suitable place in Suzhou City to accommodate several princesses."
"I will obey your orders!"
Su Dingfang took the order and immediately called for the few carriages to come over. He first waited on the princesses to get on the carriage, and then protected King Li Tai of Wei to board another carriage. He and Fang Jun rode together.
The large group of people marched toward the Huating Town Office.
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In the past few years, Huating Town has been receiving disaster victims from all over the north and south. The refugees, especially those with families who are struggling to make ends meet, have been actively registered as registered households. These families have no permanent property in their hometowns and have to live in exile to earn a living.
After eating, he immediately settled down in Huating Town and worked hard, just to be able to stay here for a long time, with a roof over his head and two meals to eat.
As a result, I found out after settling here that although the seemingly small Huating Town does not have much land for farming, its business is extremely developed. Not only are there dozens of local salt fields that recruit a large number of laborers all year round, but there are also plenty of jobs on the docks.
If you have a lot of strength, you can survive even if you carry a few bags of goods.
With the money saved for several months, one can buy a few looms, and even the old, weak, women and children at home can make a living with their hands.
There is only one bad thing, and that is that for all the families who settle here, their children of school age must go to the school run by the town office. Although admission is free and the school even provides a shared lunch, for poor families, studying is not a good option.
Entering an official position was something that was unthinkable, but the lack of a working manpower in the family made everyone feel uncomfortable for a while.
But when the children chanted "It's true" and the abacus in their hands crackled, the parents seemed to realize that a child with a poor background like me actually had a child who was studying...
In such a prosperous and prosperous place, where the rivers on the ground are full of inexhaustible money and food, if the descendants can read and write, they may have a great future. Who would be willing to leave? Not only will they not leave, but they will try their best to inform their hometown.
My relatives and friends came to Huating Town quickly with their families.
As a result, the population of Huating Town increased dramatically.
Nowadays, a large area along the warehouse area behind the dock to the east and south has been occupied by neatly planned red brick residences. The growing population has also spawned more businesses, such as restaurants, tea shops, and grocery stores.
, car dealerships, inns, even gambling houses, brothels, everything is available, and a town of a certain size has been formed.
It is more prosperous than many counties in Guanzhong.
There is a row of luxuriously decorated buildings behind the town office, which were originally used to receive officials. Naturally, the officials stationed here had already been driven away to provide temporary accommodation for several princesses.
As soon as Fang Jun settled the princesses, officials from Huating Town came to report that Mu Yuanzuo, the governor of Suzhou, had arrived and asked to see His Highness the King of Wei and the Duke of Yue, and also to say hello to the princesses.