The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

After watching Zhang Liao and others leave, Ning Quan returned to the carriage to rest.

……

The next morning, the convoy continued its journey.

For the next half month, the convoy's journey went smoothly.

Everything was normal except that someone started snooping around a few days ago.

This made Ning Quan a little strange, and he couldn't understand why the enemy didn't move.

But the enemy just didn't come, and Ning Quan had no choice.

It is impossible that Ning Quan would shout, "Come and kill me!"

If that were the case, Ning Quan would be such a despicable person.

Three days later, the convoy arrived in Tongchuan.

Tongchuan belongs to Jingzhao County of Daqian, which is also one of the few directly affiliated prefectures and counties of Daqian.

During the Daqian Dynasty, most provinces and counties were controlled by local military governors, and only the capital area was directly controlled by the emperor.

This is why the Daqian Dynasty is very similar to the Tang Dynasty, especially the late Tang Dynasty.

His Majesty the Emperor only holds partial power, while most of the power is in the hands of the military governors in various places.

Of course, at least on the surface, His Majesty's authority still existed, and the military governors in various places did not dare to openly disobey his orders.

When the convoy arrived in Tongchuan, Tongchuan prefect Li Zhongyi personally welcomed them at the city gate.

Li Zhongyi is a fair and gentle man, about forty years old, wearing a blue official uniform, and seems easy to get along with.

But Ning Quan knew that Li Zhongyi was Ning Yuanwu's most trusted confidant.

"Your Highness, your Highness, your servant Li Zhongyi greets you."

Ning Quan got off the carriage and Li Zhongyi came up to him and said.

"Thank you for coming out of the city to greet me. I am truly flattered."

Ning Quan looked at him and nodded.

"Your Highness is too kind. I, your humble servant, should respectfully welcome Your Highness."

"Your Highness, please."

Li Zhongyi said with a smile, inviting Ning Quan into the city.

Ning Quan nodded, and then led his own convoy into Tongchuan City.

The American Express convoy will not enter the city. They will stay outside the city, rest for one night and then set off again tomorrow.

Lu Ping planned to rest in Tongchuan for two days before catching up with the American Express convoy.

After twenty days of running around, even if Lu Ping wasn't tired, Wan Yue couldn't bear it.

Not to mention the group of maids, servants and soldiers' families, they also need rest.

"Your Highness, it's getting late today. I will take you to the post station to rest first."

"Your Highness can go shopping in Tongchuan Market tomorrow. I will host a banquet for you in the evening."

On the way, Li Zhongyi smiled.

"Well, thank you very much, sir." Ning Quan bowed.

"That's not true. It's my duty to serve Your Highness." Li Zhongyi said modestly.

The two of them talked and chatted, and soon arrived at the post station.

Tongchuan Posthouse is very large, the environment is very nice, and it also has an independent courtyard.

"Your Highness, this is the post station manager, Zhang Degui."

"If your Highness needs anything, just tell him."

Arriving at the post station, Li Zhongyi introduced.

"I have met His Highness."

Hearing this, Zhang Degui hurriedly said respectfully.

"Well, no need to be so polite." Ning Quan waved his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Your Highness, I have already arranged for the families of your soldiers, servants and craftsmen in a nearby inn," Li Zhongyi said.

"Well, thank you for your help, sir."

"Your Highness is very polite. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Li Zhongyi bowed and left.

After Li Zhongyi left, Ning Quan came to the backyard of the post station under the guidance of Zhang Degui.

The backyard of the post station is very large and the environment is nice, with many flowers, plants and trees planted in the yard.

Directly opposite is a pavilion with dozens of side rooms on both sides.

The room was fully furnished. Although it was not as comfortable as Ningyuan Mansion, it could still be considered comfortable.

"Yeah, this place is nice."

Ning said with satisfaction after watching it.

"Haha, as long as Your Highness likes it."

"Your Highness, please take a rest. I will prepare food for you right away." Zhang Degui bowed.

"Well, you go."

Ning Quan waved his hand.

After Zhang Degui left, Ning Quan and Wan Yue came and sat down on the chairs.

"You must be tired from traveling these days," Ning Quan asked softly.

"Well, I'm a little tired." Li Wanyue said with a smile.

"Haha, if you are tired, take a good bath at night and let the maid give you a massage. This will relieve a lot and ensure that you can have a good sleep." Ning Quan suggested.

"Okay, I understand!" Li Wanyue replied with a red face.

Ning Quan mentioned sleeping at night, which made her a little panicked. She thought Ning Quan was going to sleep with her tonight.

"What, are you worried?"

Seeing her like this, Ning Quan was puzzled.

"Oh, no."

Li Wanyue quickly lowered her head, but her cheeks became even redder.

Seeing this, Ning Quan didn't care and immediately ordered Hong Ping and others to clean up and make the beds.

Upon hearing the order, Hong Ping and others quickly took action, while Ning Quan continued to talk to Wan Yue.

Soon, the post station delivered wine and food.

Zhang Degui was very thoughtful and prepared a table of food for Ning Quan, which was a combination of meat and vegetables and was very delicious.

After eating and drinking, Ning Quan accompanied Wan Yue for a walk in the yard, and then they went back to their rooms to rest.

.......

The next day.

Ning Qu and Wan Yue got up early.

After a quick wash and breakfast, the two of them, led by Zhang Degui, went strolling on the streets of Tongchuan.

Tongchuan, as a prefecture directly under Daqian, is still quite prosperous.

The streets are lined with shops, crowded with people, and very lively.

"Tongchuan is really lively!"

Looking at the busy streets, Ning Quan couldn't help but sigh.

"Your Highness, Tongchuan is a prefecture directly under Daqian, and it is also a place where goods are transported from all directions, so it is naturally bustling." Zhang Degui said with a smile.

"Yeah, that's true."

"Zhang Degui, let me ask you, is there a Ya market in Tongchuan?" Ning Quan asked.

Yashi was the place where people were bought and sold in ancient times.

"Your Highness, are you going to buy maids and servants?" Zhang Degui asked doubtfully.

"Yeah." Ning Quan nodded.

"Yes, the tooth market is in West City, and it's quite large."

Zhang Degui said quickly.

"Okay, take me to see it." Ning Quan ordered.

"Yes."

So Zhang Degui took Ning Quan to Yashi.

Yashi is not far from the post station and can be reached in a few cups of tea.

When Ning Quan arrived here, he saw that it was indeed very lively.

There are many dentist shops in the market, and they are all large in scale.

In front of every store, there are rows of people hawking their wares.

They were of all kinds, all dressed in rags, and it was obvious at first glance that they were children from poor families or tenants.

They are old and young, male and female, and there are children, with women being the majority.

Everyone had a sign hanging around their neck with the price written on it, ranging from a few dozen coins to several taels of silver.

"Husband, don't we need to watch them? What if they run away?"

Seeing that these people were not tied up and there was no one guarding them, Li Wanyue asked curiously.

"Silly girl, most of these people can't make a living and are selling themselves voluntarily. How could they run away?" Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Oh, so that's how it is. I was wondering." Wan Yue said suddenly.

"Come on, let's go walk around."

"If you like any of them, you can buy a few maids." Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Yeah."

"Husband, what do you want to buy? I'll help you choose." Wan Yue said excitedly.