Crossing the Unknown Country

Why do people sometimes think it is good to be in power, and to be able to control the fate of others? Maybe their fate is also controlled by others, but many people are eager to be such people.

As time went by, Su He finally got her chance. She told General Wang An her thoughts. He had always been worried about the hidden dangers there. If this could be solved, it would be the perfect solution.

He wrote directly to the Ninth Prince to see if the Emperor would be more convinced if he made the proposal. The Ninth Prince had already been designated as the successor by the Emperor, and now he was involved in many important decisions.

He had known Su He's choice for a long time, but he still trusted her as always, and their cooperation did not decrease. This woman was not his, but her intelligence could be used, and cooperation was the best companionship.

When he received the letter from General Wang An, he decided to submit the proposal to the emperor after careful consideration. If a city could really be built, he felt that Su He would definitely build a unique city.

After listening to the Ninth Prince's explanation of the pros and cons, the Emperor felt that it was necessary to build a new city. Besides, having one more border city could not only prevent foreign invasions, but also increase tax revenue. The establishment of a city would inevitably bring a lot of commerce and population, which were all benefits.

Now that the treasury is full, the money to build a city is really nothing. The Ninth Prince also suggested sending some criminals to build the city walls, saving ordinary labor. He also directly suggested sending people from General Wang An's subordinates, who are most familiar with this place.

Finally, General Wang An suggested sending his deputy general Ye Jingchen to garrison there. He originally wanted to send Su Run, but later chose Ye Jingchen to avoid suspicion.

It was also because of the relationship between the Ye family and the Su family. They were also relatives by marriage. After considering many aspects, he was the most suitable candidate. With the relationship of the Su family, their two cities would be able to help each other in the future.

Finally, the emperor issued an edict to build a new city, Weizhou. Su Pei was sent as a local official, and the military general was Ye Jingchen, hoping that they could build the city as soon as possible.

Su He's blueprints were already drawn, and they were drawn according to the planning of modern cities. The roads in the city were clearly divided into longitude and latitude, and the sewers were built in advance to prevent mountain torrents. The city was built along the mountain, so that it could prevent the enemy from attacking from the mountain, making it difficult to defend.

All the houses are made of cement and rocks, and the roads are all paved with rocks and cement. They will not break down for hundreds of years, making driving very convenient. Because a lot of rocks need to be taken down, they are used as waste, unlike modern roads, which are repaired every few years and never end.

All the trees on the mountain that can be preserved should be left in place, and those that cannot be preserved should be used reasonably. The greening of the city should be done directly, and all children and the elderly should take care of the trees.

At first, everyone thought the population was not enough. Everyone forgot that there were many villages here, and once they were merged, the number of people was not small. In addition, everyone knew that the Su family was building a city, and many distant relatives came here one after another. The name of Shili Village was not a false name.

Many people choose to stay temporarily outside Shili Village. There are many opportunities here now. Carpenters, bricklayers, stonemasons, and various small workers can find work as long as they come here. Regardless of gender, age, or ability to move, they can find work.

Therefore, only through construction can the labor force be revitalized. People earn money here and of course spend money here, so some businessmen will naturally come here to do business.

Suhe had already built a commercial street, with shops clearly marked for sale at very favorable prices, all in order to attract the Golden Phoenix. With the first batch of merchants moving in, there was no need to worry about others not coming.

Of course, Su He and his team first opened several stores on this street, providing everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation, in order to serve as an example for other merchants and let them know the advantages of this place.

Construction of Weizhou City began in full swing, and poor people from many places gathered here. People had heard that there was food and housing here.

The retired veterans also gathered here, hoping to continue guarding this land. Because they were given generous treatment here, with free housing and servants. Any soldier who had defended Fenggu City could settle here, with free houses. If they needed a larger house, they could buy it at the most favorable price.