Five days, five days later Liaozhou will gather together.
At that time, the eighteen governors of Hedong Road and the two governors will arrive.
Maybe that's not all, there will also be many nobles and celebrities coming.
After all, the order was issued by the Supreme Emperor, and there should be many people responding.
Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuan worriedly, fearing that Fang Yuan could not bear the pressure.
"Zhang San, please pass on my official order to re-inspect the guest house to ensure that there are no problems when entertaining guests."
"Invite several famous painters and order them to paint some landscape paintings on the walls of the guesthouse within three days to improve the aesthetics."
"Also, you tell Lu Xia privately that the business will be suspended for these five days and ask her to come up with some good names and increase the price of the guest house five times."
Fang Yuan ordered.
The last sentence was whispered into Zhang San’s ear.
"Yes, I'll do it now, my official."
Zhang San breathed a sigh of relief and left.
Seeing that Fang Yuan was still thinking about money at this time, he felt a lot more relaxed.
As Fang Yuan's confidant and the governor of the governor's office, Shi, he guessed that Pei Ji's arrival in Liaozhou would not be easy.
But Fang Yuan didn't panic, so he gradually felt relieved.
"Fang Yuan, isn't it too high to increase the guest house by five times?"
Du Miaoyan was a bit dumbfounded.
But I no longer worry about Fang Yuan as before.
If Fang Yuan can still think of making money at this time, he must have a solution.
Is it just a five-fold increase? Isn’t it a little too high, specifically to kill those high-ranking officials?
"It's not high, I want it ten times more."
"Which of those governors and governors is not from a famous family?"
"They are not short of money and they cherish their lives. The safety of the guest house can satisfy what they want."
Fang Yuan smiled calmly.
Pei Ji's sudden arrival in Liaozhou was a stressful event.
But for Fang Yuan, how could it not be a huge opportunity?
Liaozhou City now has cement, toilets, soft mattresses, briquettes, red bricks, etc.
It is only promoted in one city and three counties in Liaozhou. Fang Yuan still looks down on the money, but what if the entire Hedong Road?
The arrival of these governors and governors is a huge promotion invisibly, and it is also a high-level promotion.
I believe they can see the importance of cement roads, the convenience of toilets, the comfort of soft mattresses, the benefits of red bricks, etc.
As long as Pei Ji's incident is over, Liaozhou will usher in another world, with more products exported and more talents attracted.
"You're right."
"Then I'll go back first and won't disturb your arrangements."
Du Miaoyan thought about it and felt that it was the same.
Although it is very expensive, it is still worth the money.
The security brought by the solid red brick wall is the security they want.
The higher a person is in a high position, the more he cherishes his life.
"Okay, you will be responsible for entertaining them when they arrive and prepare tea for them."
"By the way, give Du He and the others a message, saying that the escort may be postponed for a few days."
Fang Yuan nodded.
He has a lot of things to arrange now.
Arrangements were made to welcome Pei Ji and the governors and governors of Hedong Road.
Arranging Pei Ji's arrival this time may be a response plan for himself.
"Okay."
Du Miaoyan had no objection and left immediately.
She also wanted to participate and give Fang Yuan invisible support.
Later, Fang Yuan held a meeting and called the magistrates of the three counties.
In the conference room, everyone was sitting upright, looking at Fang Yuan with serious expressions.
"I believe everyone already knows that Prime Minister Pei will arrive in Liaozhou in five days. All the governors and governors of Hedong Road will go to Liaozhou City to welcome Prime Minister Pei together."
Fang Yuan spoke slowly and glanced at the officials present.
Judging from the heavy looks on their faces, they must have received the news.
Those who can sit here have some background and their own connections.
"The main reception is in Liaozhou City, but the other three counties should also pay attention. While Prime Minister Pei is in Liaozhou, if someone in each county makes trouble and is restless, etc., if you don't handle it well, I will remove you from your official position afterwards.
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Fang Yuan looked at Su Chen and several county magistrates and said in a deep voice
"Please rest assured, Lord Governor!"
Su Chen and others quickly responded seriously.
At the critical moment, they didn’t dare to let go.
"Has the cement road in your county been completed?"
Fang Yuan nodded with satisfaction and asked.
"Liaoshan County has been completed!"
"Yushe County is nearing the end!"
"Pingcheng County is only halfway built."
Su Chen and the other three responded and reported their respective situations.
"Step up the construction and let Yushe County see if it can be completed before Prime Minister Pei arrives."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Cement roads are what Fang Yuan wants to implement most this time.
But it’s definitely not something you can just pay to build. It can take at least two or three years to build a road.
"Yes."
Zhou Kaile’s congratulations should be.
"After you go back, deal with any problems immediately and don't let Prime Minister Pei and others see you."
Fang Yuan said again.
"Yes."
The three county magistrates should be.
"Five days later, you will also welcome me with me."
Fang Yuan said again.
"Yes!"
The three of them were stunned and excited.
Although they were welcoming Pei Ji, the governor and governor of Hedong Road were all there.
At this time, Fang Yuan can let them welcome and show their faces together, which will help their career, so he is excited.
"As for the welcoming ceremony in Liaozhou City, keep everything simple."
"Old Prime Minister Pei probably doesn't like our extravagance and waste."
"Zhang San is responsible for this matter. Qi Cao joins the army to cooperate and must implement his official philosophy."
Fang Yuan looked at Zhang San and others.
Liaozhou is mainly promoting and making money this time.
It's impossible to spend money to meet the enemy.
"Yes."
Zhang San and others should be.
Qi Cao joined the army and didn't think there was any problem.
They also felt that Fang Yuan was right, Pei Ji was an old man and he probably didn't like extravagance and waste.
"Wang Sigong, over at the state academy, you have organized teachers and students to welcome them as well. Be sure to let Prime Minister Pei and the governors of various states know that we in Liaozhou also have our own academy."
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then looked at Wang Wenshu and gave instructions.
"Yes!"
Wang Wenshu was stunned for a moment, then responded.
It is really necessary to show Liaozhou College to the various states.
Previously, among the eighteen prefectures in Hedong Province, only two places, Bingzhou and Puzhou, had colleges.
Now that they have a college in Liaozhou, it’s time to show it off to the other states.
The meeting lasted until the afternoon.
At the beginning is Fang Yuan’s speech, followed by their delivery time.
Public security, sanitation, welcoming ceremonies, etc. are all discussed.
Finally,
"Please clearly understand the importance of this welcome. If anyone falls behind at this time, I will investigate and investigate afterwards."
Fang Yuan summarized and warned.
I don’t know what moves Pei Ji will use this time.
But if these officials in front of them dare to hold back, Fang Yuan will make them lose their legs.
"Yes!"
Zhang San and others all responded.
The meeting ended and everyone left one after another.
Soon, word spread about Wei Guogong Pei Ji's inspection trip to Liaozhou.
After learning that the reason for the inspection was the choice of a retirement place after becoming an official, people in Liaozhou became excited.
It is the pride of Liaozhou and the people of Liaozhou to be selected as a retirement place by a prince.
Moreover, this duke is also a highly respected minister, he is the current minister Zuopushe, he is also the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty and a veteran of two dynasties, which makes the people even more proud.
Under Fang Yuan's secret guidance from the White Tiger Club, the news changed slightly: it was because of the governance of the current state leader that Liaozhou changed drastically, so that Wei Guogong chose this place as an inspection site.
In this regard, most people in Liaozhou think so.
Two days passed in a flash.
Changsun Chong and others did not escort Cement to repair the Yellow River dam for the time being, and were left behind by Fang Yuan.
The afternoon of the third day.
New faces began to appear in Liaozhou City.
The governor and governor of Hedong Road and their entourages arrived one after another.
Among them, a mighty middle-aged man walked into Liaozhou City with a pair of children.
If Fang Yuan were here, he would definitely recognize the middle-aged man as Li Ji, whom he had a close relationship with.
"Dad, this road is quite strange, but why does it feel like Liaozhou City is not welcoming Prime Minister Pei?"
Son Li Siwen asked.
This is a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old.
Young and heroic, with the tough spirit of a soldier.
"Danqiu, what do you think?"
Li Ji did not answer, but asked the daughter on the left.
My daughter is also dressed like a young man, but she is not pretending to be a man.
And judging from her curvy figure, it can be seen that she is a girl.
"Dad, you're asking me because you don't know, right?"
Li Danqiu rolled his eyes mischievously and looked at Li Ji.
Li Ji did not respond. He smiled slightly, which seemed to be an admission.
"Concubine Yang Shu told me that Pei Ji chose Liaozhou as a retirement inspection site this time mainly because he was dissatisfied with Fang Yuan and wanted to teach Fang Yuan a lesson, maybe even step down."
"Then Fang Yuan seemed to know about it. During the meeting with Liaozhou officials, he said that Mr. Pei Xiang should not like extravagance and waste, and should keep everything simple."
"Of course, Fang Yuan may not know."
Li Danqiu pouted and whispered the news he had learned to Li Ji and Li Siwen.
"Sister, why are you still in love with Concubine Yang Shu?"
"Didn't Dad warn us not to get too close to the royal family?"
Li Siwen said worriedly.
"Hmph, I'm a prostitute, what's the problem with getting close to the concubines of the palace?"
Li Danqiu said disapprovingly.
"Oh."
Li Siwen opened his mouth.
"Dan Qiu, Siwen, dad still owes Fang Yuan a favor. If you find any useful information, send someone to inform him."
Li Ji said seriously at this time.
He stopped and looked at the highest place in the city, which was Fang Yuan's nine-story star observation tower.
But from the outside, no one knows that it is called the Nine-story Star Observation Tower. They just think that the appearance is strange and it is surprisingly high.
"Dad, why haven't I heard you say that you owe Fang Yuan a favor?"
Li Danqiu asked curiously.
They also stopped and looked towards the nine-story star observation tower.
Her clear eyes suddenly flashed with surprise.
"It was the last time he helped my father wipe out the Taiyuan bandits."
Li Ji replied like this.
Then continue to wander around Liaozhou City.
"Dad, I feel that there is a treasure in that tall building, something very important."
Li Danqiu followed and spoke quietly and cautiously.
"It's just a tall building, what kind of treasure can it have?"
Li Ji shook his head and said.
Staring at Li Danqiu warily.
"Dad, you know my intuition is very accurate!"
Li Danqiu whispered.
Li Siwen also leaned in.
Her sister's intuition is so accurate that it's scary.
For example, when he was playing hide and seek as a child, he was discovered every time.
There were several times when she was almost injured, but it was this sister who saved the day for him.
"That's a building in Fang Mansion. Dad warns you not to covet it!"
Li Ji suddenly felt a headache and warned.
His daughter is very well-behaved but also very strange, and her intuition seems to be more accurate than ordinary people.
But this intuition also brought him a lot of trouble. For example, he once thought that there was treasure in someone's ancestral grave, so he dug up that person's ancestral grave overnight.
I found a few valuable items, but if I hadn’t still had some prestige, I would have almost lost my daughter.
"I know."
Li Danqiu stuck out his tongue.
But my eyes are still on the ninth-floor Star Observation Tower.
"Siwen, take good care of your sister!"
Li Ji knew his daughter's nature, so he could only look at Li Siwen and said.
"Okay daddy!"
Li Siwen nodded solemnly.
Soon, the family visited most of Liaozhou City.
I also learned that a guest house was set up in Liaozhou City as a place to welcome senior officials from Hedong Province.
"Hey, this wall is quite novel!"
When Li Danqiu saw the wall of the Guest House, his eyes suddenly lit up.
The nice landscape paintings add a lot of bright colors to the guest house, and it is rare to see such a luxurious inn.
The overall layout gives people a special feeling. I have never seen such a strange inn before, like an inn in a manor.
"Hello, three distinguished guests, this is the guest house."
"But our guest house is not open to the public these days. It is only used to welcome officials from Hedong Road."
Lu Xia came over and explained with a smile to Li Ji and others who wanted to enter the guest house.
She has been checking the guest house these days to see where there is room for improvement.
"I am Li Ji, the governor of Bingzhou."
Li Ji said calmly.
"You, do you have any credentials?"
Lu Xia was stunned for a moment, then said enthusiastically.
No officials from Hedong Road have arrived yet, and Li Ji is the first one, so he is a little surprised.
"This is my warrant."
Li Ji took out a token from his arms.
"Hello, Governor Li, welcome to Liaozhou. I am Lu Xia, the manager of the Guest House. Please come in."
Lu Xia took it and took a look at it before returning it to Li Ji.
She doesn't understand the things, but she knows the general outline, and she will report it to the governor's office later.
At that time, officials will come to visit and confirm your identity.
"What does manager mean?"
Li Danqiu interjected from the side.
"Same meaning as shopkeeper."
Green Summer responded enthusiastically.
I walked into the Guest House with a few people and passed by the courtyard.
"Why does this feel like a courtyard? Isn't your guest house an inn?"
Li Siwen asked curiously.
"This is renovated on the basis of the mansion."
"Zhou Zun said that an inn is not only for housing people, but also for making guests feel at home."
Lu Xia smiled and explained.
Soon, several people entered the lobby.
It's similar to the Guest House in Wuling County. The first floor is empty, giving people an atmospheric feeling.
Li Ji and the other three looked at it and once again felt that the Yingbin Hotel was different from other inns.
"Captain Li, wait a moment. I'll get you three copies of the Liaozhou Guide."
Lu Xia explained and walked towards the counter.
There were two young girls waiting there, and Lu Xia came back with three copies of the Liaozhou Guide.
Li Ji and his daughter looked inside the guest house and felt very satisfied for the first time.
"Did Governor Li not get the Liaozhou Guide when he entered the city?"
"This is our guide to one city and three counties in Liaozhou. It will be distributed at the city gate starting tomorrow."
Luxia gave each of them a manuscript with pictures and text.
Liaozhou's reception of officials from Hedong Province will only start tomorrow.
"What is this Liaozhou Guide for?"
Li Danqiu took it and asked curiously.
At the same time, look through the guide and look at the records inside.
"This is a record of some scenic spots and important humanities in one city and three counties in Liaozhou."
"There are commercial streets in the north of the city, Baihu Club, cement roads, tea, red bricks, etc., all of which are introduced."
Lu Xia introduced cordially.
"Wow, Dad, this Fang Yuan is a talent."
"It's actually a great convenience for us to be able to introduce the places under his jurisdiction like this."
Li Danqiu's eyes flashed with amazement.
With a guide to Liaozhou in hand, it’s like being familiar with Liaozhou.
In an instant, Li Danqiu felt close to Liaozhou and knew he could go wherever he wanted.
There were also those cement roads, tea leaves, etc. She vaguely saw that there were endless business opportunities.
"It's really good."
Li Ji nodded heavily.
When he first cooperated with Fang Yuan, he felt that Fang Yuan was not simple.
Now that I have indirect contact again, I feel even more that Fang Yuan is not a thing in the pool, and that the position of governor will not be able to stop him in the future.
At this time, Li Ji suddenly remembered that Zhao Yingcai, the governor of Langzhou, had written to him, wanting to help Fang Yuan and asking him if he had any ideas.
He was busy at that time, so Li Ji didn't reply, and subconsciously felt that Fang Yuan was not worthy of his daughter, so he left it alone.
Now, after the incident of welcoming Pei Ji is over, you may want to consider this issue.
"That's right, our Zhou Zun is the best!"
"Please come upstairs, three distinguished guests. Our guest hotel has ordinary rooms for two nights per night, upper rooms for five nights per night, and supreme rooms for ten nights per night. I will show you around."
Lu Xia walked to the front and introduced him politely.
But Li Ji and his daughter immediately stopped leaving and looked at her in surprise.
"Manager Green Summer, ordinary rooms only cost two for one night. Are you ripping off guests?"
Li Danqiu said speechlessly.
The highest ordinary room in Chang'an City is not so expensive.
"Sorry, I haven't introduced you to the distinguished guests yet."
"Our guest hotel provides hot water for 12 hours, and each room has its own toilet, soft mattress and briquettes and other high-quality services."
"The most rare thing is that our guest house is safe. The wall of our guest house was tested by Qin Huaiyu, the son of Duke Yi. It took him five times with a big hammer to break a small hole."
Lu Xia returned the offer and politely and enthusiastically explained why it was expensive.
"You said, your guesthouse invited Qin Huaiyu for a test?!"
Li Ji and his daughter are even more uneasy.
As a general in the army, they know Qin Huaiyu's abilities.
The wall of the Guest House could withstand Qin Huaiyu's five bombardments before it broke open?
Moreover, Qin Huaiyu is the son of Duke Yi. In Chang'an City, why did he come all the way to Liaozhou City for a test?
Neither father nor daughter believed it, feeling that Lu Xia was lying to them.
"This is about the son of the Duke, how dare I make a joke?"
"Miss Du Miaoyan, Young Master Du He, Young Master Changsun Chong, Young Master Cheng Chumo, and Young Master Yuchi Baolin were all here at that time. They can testify."
Lu Xia said with an undiminished smile.
But I was still a little shocked.
Unexpectedly, those people turned out to be the sons of the Duke of the country.
When Fang Yuan asked her to introduce this two days ago, he was so shocked that he was speechless.
"They are all in Liaozhou City?!"
Li Danqiu said in surprise.
She knows all these people, the second generation of powerful people in Chang'an City.
If Lu Xia only said that she was Qin Huaiyu, she wouldn't believe it.
But if so many people say it together, it is definitely not a lie.
I just didn’t expect that the second generation of these powerful people are all in Liaozhou City. What are they doing?
"Yes, at the Royal Merchant House."
Luxia answered truthfully.
"So, the guest house is worth the money?"
Li Ji still thinks the price is high.
But after Qin Huaiyu personally tested it, he was able to accept it.
"Yes."
"The service in our guesthouse is the best in the city, and the security level is also the highest, which is especially suitable for your status."
Lu Xia confidently said.
"Can I do the accounting first?"
Li Ji nodded and said.
Ten dollars a night is very expensive, but it’s not moneyless, but they didn’t bring that much money.
"Okay."
"The governor has told me that the money for housing during the reception of Prime Minister Pei can be recorded in advance and just sign his name."
Lu Xia laughed softly.
Then make an invitation gesture.
"Then let's have three supreme rooms."
Li Ji nodded and walked up the stairs.
Soon, the three of them chose three supreme rooms.
Lu Xia was used as a room tool for three people in Li Ji's room.
After seeing the magic of the toilet, the father and daughter were all amazed.
Soon, Lu Xia left.
The father and daughter once again experienced soft mattresses, briquettes, and the safety of the walls.
"Dad, if Fang Yuan made these things, then this person is really not simple."
"I think, I think...I think this person will promote the development of the entire era!"
Li Danqiu sighed.
At the end of the sentence, her voice trembled a little.
She has very human intuition, and her feelings are much deeper than others.
Anyone who has experienced something as comfortable as a soft mattress wants to own one.
Briquettes are smokeless, extremely convenient for heating, and are expected to replace coal and be accepted by more people.
There is also a toilet, which is really much better than the toilet and chamber pot. It is not on the same level at all.
"Dan Qiu, is it that exaggerated?"
Li Ji said calmly.
He just felt amazing and shocked.
But when it comes to promoting the development of the entire era, he has no such idea.
"Sister, do you think too highly of him?"
Li Siwen felt that his sister was exaggerating.
"I'm not sure if it is."
"Dad, I want to see Fang Yuan, please help me find a way."
Li Danqiu shook her head and nodded again, but she was not sure either.
Because I don’t know if Fang Yuan did it, and I haven’t seen Fang Yuan.
But she really wanted to see Fang Yuan at this time, and she felt like she was about to win some kind of grand prize.
"It's getting late now, let's see you tomorrow."
Li Ji looked out the window, shook his head and said.
The window in the guest hotel room is also a little different from the windows in other inns. It is about the same size, but there are iron pillars embedded in it to block people from entering and exiting. The security is indeed very high.
"Okay, then I'll see you tomorrow."
Li Danqiu was a little disappointed.
But I also know that something is inappropriate now.
And I’m a little tired from all the way here today.
......
Early the next morning.
There are three teams at the main city gate.
One lane is used for rapid commercial transportation, the other is for routine inspections of ordinary people entering and exiting, and the other is used to receive governors and governors of Hedong Province.
A big sign stood next to this road: Welcome governors and governors from various states to Liaozhou.
There are tables and stools next to it. There is a pile of Liaozhou guidebooks and a registration book on the table.
Sihu Liu Wenshi is sitting here in charge of registration, accompanied by a group of state officials behind him.
Starting from noon, Liaozhou governors appeared one after another. After Liu Wenshi registered them, they were brought into the city by state officials.
From noon to afternoon, the governor of the Eighteen Prefectures of Hedong Province and the two governors all arrived and were all escorted to the Guest House.
In addition, there are many famous people from all over the world who come.
That night, the guest house was very lively, but also very depressing.