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

"Okay, then this matter is settled."

"But the construction of the new city must be well planned, otherwise it will affect all subsequent aspects."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I understand."

Man Chong responded quickly.

"it is good!"

"Since there is nothing else to do, then everyone should just do their job."

"Yes, I will retire."

"I will take my leave now."

Everyone responded in unison.

"Someone, please invite Manager Li in."

After everyone left, Ning Quan gave instructions.

"promise."

Soon, Shopkeeper Li was brought in.

"Your Highness."

Shopkeeper Li bowed and saluted.

"Manager Li, you've followed me for thousands of miles to get here. Thank you for your hard work."

Looking at Shopkeeper Li, Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Your Highness is serious. This is my job. I'm used to traveling all over the country. It's not hard at all."

Shopkeeper Li said quickly.

"Well, when do you and the team plan to go back?"

"Your Highness, I'm afraid it will take a few days. The driver and the oxen and horses are exhausted from the long journey. They all need rest." Shopkeeper Li said.

"Well, that's fine too."

"I called you here because I have something to tell you."

"The thing is, I hope you can keep the cattle and horses of the team, especially the cattle."

"Your Highness, do you need cattle and horses?"

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Li couldn't help but look surprised.

"Yes, I need these cattle and horses, especially the cattle, because I plan to open up wasteland for farming. How can I do without cattle?"

"Of course, I won't take it from you for nothing. How about I give you double the price?" Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Your Highness is welcome."

"Since Your Highness needs it, then there will be no problem."

"The convoy contains over seventy cattle, all of which can be left to Your Highness."

"But only half of the horses can be left, about two hundred in total, as they will be needed for the return journey." Shopkeeper Li bowed hurriedly.

"Okay, let's do as Manager Li says."

"You will hand over the cattle and horses to the Chief Clerk later."

"Also, aren't you also responsible for transporting the Li clan members back this time?"

"If possible, please bring me some oxen along the way."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Shopkeeper Li responded quickly.

"Okay, that's settled then."

"Come back when you leave. I have some letters for you to take back with you."

Ning Quan nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, little one understands."

Shopkeeper Li responded and retreated.

"Prime Minister, Magistrate Zhang, come on, accompany me to have a look around."

After Manager Li left, Ning Quan said to Zhuge Liang and Zhang Tinggao.

“Yes.”

Zhang Tinggao and Zhuge Liang responded quickly and accompanied Ning Quan out of the county government office.

Seeing this, Zhang Fei and Li Cunxiao hurriedly followed.

As Ning Quan's personal guard, Lu Bu now has a new mission, and his duties are replaced by Li Cunxiao.

After leaving the county government office, the city was bustling with activity.

There is construction going on everywhere and people everywhere, giving Ningquan a feeling of being overcrowded.

This is not to say how many people Ning Quan brought with him, only four or five thousand people. The main reason for this scene is that Hulun City is too small.

Therefore, Man Chong’s suggestion was correct, and the city expansion must be carried out immediately.

Fortunately, Ning Quan has money and people, so he doesn't have to worry about money and food.

In addition, the people in the Beiting area all lived in adobe houses, which did not require any wood at all. All they needed was soil, glutinous rice and mortar, so the construction speed was extremely fast.

The same goes for the city wall. Repair work on the city wall has begun since this morning.

Hundreds of soldiers and civilians worked in an orderly manner under the guidance of craftsmen.

"How do the people in the city live?"

Ning Quan asked as he walked.

"Your Majesty, the people in the city have little to do for a living. They mainly rely on a few acres of thin land to grow some wheat to feed themselves."

"Other ways are to make a living by herding sheep or fishing."

Zhang Tinggao replied.

"Growing wheat? Is the yield high?"

"Your Majesty, the yield is not high. One acre of land only produces about one stone."

Zhang Tinggao replied.

"Oh, Yishi."

Hearing this, Ning Quan nodded slightly.

One stone is equivalent to 160 kilograms, which is not enough to feed one person. The output is indeed a bit low.

However, in this age without chemical fertilizers, it is impossible to achieve high yields.

"Zhang, County Magistrate, what is the percentage of Han Chinese in the city?"

"Why do I see that half of the people in the city are Hu people?"

Ning Quan looked at the people in the city and asked.

"Your Majesty, the majority of the population in Hulan City is Hu people, accounting for about 60%, but the villages below are all Han people."

"Oh, then where are they from? Are they obedient?"

Ning Quan continued to ask.

"Your Majesty, the composition of the Hu people in the city is very complex, including Tibetans, Wuhuan, Huihe, Mohe and other ethnic groups."

"Most of them have lived in the city for a long time, some even for several generations. They are basically no different from the Han people, so they are usually quite obedient."

Zhang Tinggao explained.

"Ah."

Ning Quan nodded after hearing this.

Just be obedient, otherwise Ning Quan doesn't mind killing people.

"Your Majesty, would you like to go and take a look at the village under our jurisdiction?"

Zhang Tinggao suddenly said.

"Of course I will, but only after I have inspected the fort."

"Speaking of the fort, you will accompany me there tomorrow."

Ning Quan replied.

"Yes, I will obey your orders."

Zhang Tinggao responded.

The three of them chatted as they walked, and unknowingly arrived at the East City Gate.

Several craftsmen and dozens of civilians are repairing the city gate here.

"Common people, I pay my respects to His Highness."

Seeing Ning Quan coming, everyone knelt down immediately.

"No need to be polite, everyone, get up and continue working."

Ning Quan smiled and waved his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Everyone agreed and stood up.

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened.

Suddenly, a man in the crowd jumped up and stabbed Ning Quan with a dagger.

"Your Highness, be careful."

Before Ning Quan could react, he heard a loud shout in his ear.

Immediately afterwards, Ning Quan felt his body lighten and someone pulled him behind him.

It turned out that Li Cunxiao, who was standing by, was quick-witted and rescued Ning Quan.

"Clang!"

At the same time, Zhang Fei made a move instantly, and the Zhangba Snake Spear smashed hard on the dagger, making a sound of metal collision.

However, the assassin's martial arts were obviously extraordinary, and he actually withstood Zhang Fei's attack.

And taking advantage of Zhang Fei's pause in attack, he stabbed Ning Quan again.

"presumptuous."

Seeing this, Zhang Fei's face suddenly changed. He roared angrily and swung his Zhangba Snake Spear towards the assassin.

Then, the two fought together.

"If you don't take action yet, when will you wait?"

Seeing that he was entangled by Zhang Fei, the assassin suddenly shouted.

Before he finished speaking, four more people jumped out from the crowd and rushed towards Ning Quan.

Seeing this, Li Cunxiao quickly protected Ning Quan.