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Chapter 770 The Change at Jiangsai
They rushed along the way, suppressing several bandits, upholding justice for the local people, and taking down a group of corrupt officials. Ayu and her group arrived in Jiangsai on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.

From afar, Ayu could see a row of buildings, no bigger than ants, standing on the Gobi Desert like scattered building blocks.

As the carriage traveled halfway, the buildings became clearer and clearer, revealing themselves to be a mix of civilian residences and military tents.

Before Ayu could step forward, a group of cavalrymen rode up and questioned the leader. Upon learning that the person sitting in the carriage was Yuxiangjun, the cavalrymen hurriedly dismounted.

He bowed respectfully towards the carriage from afar, saying, "This humble general pays his respects to Lord Yuxiang!"

Ayu poked her head out of the carriage and waved to them, saying, "No need for formalities, get up quickly."

One of them made a gesture behind him, and Ayu felt two auras disappear into the distance.

Those people stepped aside, did not mount their horses, but watched them head towards Jiangsai City.

Ayu asked in her heart, "Elf, did we come here on this same road?" It seems that these things didn't exist back then.

Tuanzi had already been monitoring the situation here, so she explained it to Ayu.

[This was all done in the last two months. Those houses belong to people from outside. Jiangsai isn't taking in just anyone anymore; they're here to be tested.]

As for these patrolling cavalrymen, they were all dispatched by the Protectorate General, mainly to maintain order in this area and to supervise outsiders and those passing through.

Ayu understood. It seemed that the order in Jiangsai City had been restored, and the Protectorate's role had been fully established.

Upon arriving in Jiangsai City, Ayu discovered that the changes in the city far exceeded her expectations.

The city gate is under construction. Half of it is still the same height as before, with peeling marks on the mud walls. The other half has been completely transformed, with brick and stone construction and a watchtower built from ancient driftwood, a feature unique to the border region. It looks very much like a border city.

The governor of Jiangsai City, along with his officials, had already arrived at the city gate to welcome Ayu, giving her a grand welcome.

Logically speaking, the governor's rank was higher than Ayu's, but he dared not be negligent.

He respected Ayu both emotionally and rationally.

Thanks to her, he was the first governor of Jiangsai who didn't die in office!
With the Ministry of Personnel review held every three years, he will surely be promoted—although Jiang Sai still has many problems, it is a world of difference compared to before Yu Xiangjun came here.

I'd rather he lower himself to greet her than not have to; I'd even let him lift Ayu up on his head!
Before he took office, he was prepared to die. He was also full of ambition and wanted to improve the situation here. However, the power dynamics here were more complicated than he had imagined. If those people hadn't been mindful of his status as an official of the imperial court, he probably would have lost his life at the beginning of his term.

Looking back now, those people weren't intimidated by his status as governor; they were clearly treating him like a clown, amusing themselves by watching his various reactions.

With the arrival of Lord Wan and his followers, and the emergence of various other forces, including the deeply hidden brother of Doctor Xue and several tribes of Shui Miao, all expressed their willingness to support Jiang Sai's reform and development.

Moreover, the neighboring Kingdom of West Wind also sent people to express goodwill, offering to provide any assistance free of charge. If they were still uneasy, West Wind was willing to voluntarily relinquish jurisdiction over a portion of unclaimed land, leaving it as a peaceful development zone between the two countries.

What else could the governor say? Of course, he was happy to see it happen!

Regardless of how these changes came about, he deserves all the credit.

Ayu was unaware of all this; she only felt that the governor was being overly enthusiastic.

She adapted well to it and didn't feel anything was wrong. After entering Jiangsai City, Ayu didn't go straight back to the Protectorate. Instead, she told everyone to go back first, while she rode her little sheep to explore the city.

What Ayu cared about most was the rivers where she had thrown in the purification liquid. After scooping out the things at the bottom, Wang Wulang, following Ayu's instructions before leaving, quietly poured the water purification agent into the water.

This is not a change that can happen in a day or two. Now, several months later, the water quality of several major waterways in the city has improved significantly, and the stench that used to rise into the sky has disappeared.

Perhaps it's rare, but even in the dead of winter, there are still mischievous children jumping into the water to play, laughing and having a great time.

Some adults were fishing, some were washing clothes and vegetables, and some were rushing to catch boats to sell various items, creating a harmonious scene resembling a city.

Seeing the vegetables being washed, Ayu felt they looked familiar, so she asked a woman who greeted her, "Auntie, where did these vegetables come from?"

The woman had never seen Ayu before, but she had seen the lamb and immediately guessed Ayu's identity. However, she did not make a fuss, but replied, "They all came from our own land. The vegetable seeds were obtained from outside the Protectorate. They grow lush and green in just two or three months. The various vegetable seeds produced by the Protectorate are not prone to pests. The farmers even come to teach us how to plant them. Now, almost every household is growing vegetables, and we are living a good life!"

Most people in Jiangsai City are poor, but they don't lack meat. There are many animals in the Gobi Desert, and although most have little meat, they can still catch them or buy them. Only vegetables are precious. Most vegetables grown here cannot survive, so vegetables are a luxury far more valuable than meat, and they are naturally grateful for it.

When Ayu heard her mention Farming Master, she remembered the former Unlucky System, now Farming Android, who had stayed here, so she asked for directions and headed towards where he was.

After passing the two rivers, Ayu was surprised to see a vast expanse of golden yellow—it was a ripe rice field, stretching as far as the eye could see!
what happened?
She's only been gone for a few months, how come the rice has grown to such a large area, and it even ripened in winter!
If he weren't afraid of attracting too much attention, he probably would have taught the locals how to grow mature rice in just half a month.

It's not that it's impossible, but it's unnecessary. If it's too shocking, it will only harm Ayu.

Moreover, people can be supported, but not carried along; otherwise, they will not be able to adapt to living alone.

Ayu nodded understandingly. She didn't want Jiangsai City to be too overpowered; a decent border city would suffice.

If a border city becomes too prosperous, it will attract the covetousness of neighboring countries and forces. With the emperor far away, who knows what extraordinary things might happen? She might become a sinner for all time.

It's good as it is now. Everyone has clean water to drink, can grow vegetables, can hunt, and can gradually raise livestock in the future.

If they are willing, they can plant trees themselves, and in ten years at most, Jiangsai will be much better.

Planting trees in the Gobi Desert is difficult; it's better to preserve its original character, which they're more accustomed to.

Ayu remained noncommittal; she was destined to leave eventually, and the future of this place was left for those who would come after her to worry about.

She has done enough; we should always give others a chance to shine.

Meanwhile, Wang Wulang, who was on the battlefield, heard that Ayu had returned. He immediately changed his original plan of trapping her like a turtle in a jar to a strategy of attack.

After months of rigorous training, he became a formidable young general, leading a valiant and skilled army that achieved numerous merits.

Soon, they won a brilliant victory.

Wang Wulang raised his spear: "Clear the battlefield, return to the city!"

(End of this chapter)