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

"Your Highness, don't worry. They are just a few bandits. They are nothing to worry about."

"I have already sent people to conduct reconnaissance and have obtained some intelligence. Once your highness's army arrives in Hulan, these bandits will be wiped out within three months!"

Huo Qubing said solemnly.

"Well, so good."

"These bandits must be eliminated as soon as possible. If Hulan wants to regain its prosperity, it must rely on the passing caravans in addition to its own development."

Ning Quan nodded.

"Your Highness is wise. I will do my utmost to eliminate the bandits."

"Well, I believe you have the ability."

"I will call the Prime Minister and others here now. You will tell everyone the details of what you have learned. We need to come up with a response strategy as soon as possible."

"As ordered."

......

Soon, Ning Quan summoned Zhuge Liang and others.

And let Huo Qubing tell everyone the details he knew.

After listening to Huo Qubing's narration, everyone looked thoughtful.

"Your Highness, the banditry is not a big deal. Once the army reaches Hulan, have General Huo clear them out immediately."

"The Arabs in the northwest are currently engaged in a major war with Persia, so the problem shouldn't be too serious."

"Our biggest threat is still the Western Xiongnu. Their Chanyu Zhizhi is a man of great talent and strategy."

"And it is foreseeable that he must have known about Your Highness's arrival and would definitely take action."

Zhuge Liang said in a deep voice.

"Yes, I understand this, that's why we need to prepare as soon as possible."

Ning Quan nodded.

"The Prime Minister is absolutely right. Our most pressing task is to defend ourselves against the Western Xiongnu."

"To this end, we must rebuild Hulan City as soon as possible and repair the city walls to strengthen the defense."

"Also, the construction of houses, warehouses, and barracks must be completed as soon as possible."

"I suggest immediate action. We should dispatch cavalry to Hulan first to speed up the construction of houses and warehouses."

Liu Bowen continued.

"What the military advisor said is exactly what I want."

"Then it is settled. General Lu, General Guan, you two will lead the cavalry and march out immediately."

"After arriving in Hulan, all arrangements will be made by Master Man."

"Yes!"

Lu Bu and Zhang Fei clasped their fists and accepted the order.

A moment later, Lu Bu and Zhang Fei set off with their cavalry.

.........

Two days later.

Lü Bu and Zhang Fei arrived in Hulan and met up with Man Chong.

"General Lu, General Zhang, you are here."

Seeing the two of them coming, Man Chong said happily.

"Exactly, Master Man."

"His Highness has ordered us to come and help."

Lu Bu and Zhang Fei clasped their fists.

"Okay, you guys came just in time. I was just worried about not having enough manpower."

"You've all seen what Hulan City is like. The entire city has a population of only 2,000, and only 300 of them are able-bodied men."

"I even mobilized the elderly, the weak, women, and children, and after more than half a month, I've only built more than 200 houses and a warehouse. It's still far from enough."

Man Chong sighed.

"Please rest assured, Chief Registrar, the two of us will fully cooperate!"

"Okay! Then I'll have to trouble you two generals."

"Then let's hurry up and try to finish everything before His Highness arrives."

Man Chong said.

"Yes!"

Lu Bu and Zhang Fei obeyed the order in unison.

Then, the two of them got busy with the soldiers.

...........

Ten days later, Ning Quan arrived in Hulan.

The moment he saw Hulun City, Ning Quan was stunned.

Huo Qubing was right, Hulan City was simply too bad.

This is not a city, it would not be an exaggeration to say it is a village.

Not only is the city wall less than two meters high, it is also full of gaps.

As expected, His Majesty did not want him to come and enjoy himself.

But let him die.

Li Wanyue was also shocked.

No wonder my father and brother always said how difficult it was to live in Beiting.

Now I understand that what he said was true.

However, she was not afraid because she had Ning Quan.

As long as she is with Ning Quan, she is not afraid of any dangerous environment.

"Haha, are you disappointed?"

Seeing the change in Wanyue's expression, Ning Quan couldn't help but tease.

"It is a little bit, but with you here, I am not afraid no matter how hard or tiring it is."

Wanyue said with a smile.

Ning Quan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Let's go."

After stopping for a moment, Ning Quan led Wanyue into the city.

When we arrived in the city, we saw a busy scene everywhere.

The entire city was a construction site, with soldiers and civilians busy building houses and carrying stones.

New houses rose from the ground under their hands.

Not far away, two warehouses and a barracks have also been completed.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

"See Your Majesty!"

Seeing Ning Quan and Wan Yue coming, Man Chong and Lu Bu, Zhang Fei hurried forward to pay their respects.

"Get up, thank you for your hard work."

Ning Quan smiled and nodded.

"It's not hard work!"

"I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses!"

Man Chong and Lu Bu said hurriedly.

"Your Highness, this is the Hulan County Magistrate, Zhang Tinggao."

"Zhang, the Magistrate, this is His Majesty."

Afterwards, Man Chong introduced Zhang Tinggao who was beside him to Ning Quan.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

Zhang Tinggao quickly knelt down and bowed.

"No gifts."

Ning Quan waved his hand and signaled Zhang Tinggao to stand up.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Tinggao stood up with an excited look on his face.

"Zhang County Magistrate, I heard you stayed in Hulan for twenty years?"

Looking at Zhang Tinggao, Ning Quan asked curiously.

"Your Highness, yes, I have served here for twenty years."

"Well, it's not easy. Thank you for your hard work."

Hearing this, Ning Quan nodded.

"I don't dare, my subordinates."

Zhang Tinggao bowed quickly.

"Your Highness, you must be tired from the journey. You should go to the county government office and rest first."

At this time, Man Chong spoke.

"Well, let's go."

Ning Quan nodded.

Then, he walked towards the county government office with everyone else.

After renovation, the county government office looks brand new compared to before.

Ning Quan read it over and over again and was quite satisfied.

After all, this is not the imperial capital, so we can't ask for too much.

The next step, of course, is to settle down quickly.

Li Wanyue immediately ordered the servants to unload the car, move various objects, boxes, large and small bags into the county government office, and clean the county government office front and back again.

Naturally, the others were not idle either. Liu Bowen was responsible for transporting supplies to the warehouse, and Zhuge Liang was responsible for placing the purchased slaves and servants.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were responsible for the placement of the soldiers.

After working for nearly three hours, everything was finally done.

Ning Quan naturally doesn't need to worry about these things.

During this period, Ning Quan listened attentively to the reports from Man Chong and Zhang Tinggao.

After learning the true situation of Hulun City, Ning Quan couldn't help but feel secretly relieved.

Fortunately, he was prepared, otherwise he would not have been able to survive in Hulun City.