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

"That's exactly what should happen, Your Highness."

"But Your Highness, there is one more thing that needs to be done immediately."

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"It's about His Highness's wedding. It was delayed a few days ago because of the war preparations. Now it can't be delayed any longer."

"I have calculated that five days from now will be an auspicious day, suitable for a wedding!"

Zhuge Liang said seriously.

"Haha, then I'll have to trouble you, Prime Minister."

Hearing this, Ning Quan laughed.

……

The next day.

In the lobby of the county government office, Ning Quan gathered everyone to discuss the matter.

"I called you all here today to discuss the future development of Hulan."

"After we defeated the Xiongnu, we have completely established our foothold. Now is the perfect time for development."

Ning Quan looked at everyone and spoke slowly.

"Your Highness is wise."

After hearing Ning Quan's words, Zhuge Liang and others said in unison.

"Very good, then Prime Minister, please announce the plan."

Ning Quan smiled slightly and said to Zhuge Liang beside him.

"promise."

Zhuge Liang nodded in agreement.

Then, the future development plan of Huluan was announced.

The plan was simple, basically what he and Ning Quan discussed yesterday.

Recruiting population, expanding farmland, developing trade, etc., as well as suppressing bandits and expanding Hulun City.

"What do you think?"

After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, Ning Quan glanced at the hall and spoke slowly.

"I second the proposal."

"The general seconded the proposal!"

"I also second my opinion."

Everyone spoke up and agreed with Ning Quan's plan.

"Hahaha, if that's the case, then it's settled."

"Now, I will make a specific division of labor. Master, you will still be fully responsible for the city expansion."

"Military Advisor, I'll leave the agricultural aspects to you."

Ning Quan looked at Man Chong and Liu Bowen and said.

"promise."

The two of them quickly accepted the order.

"Ah, very good."

"Regarding the mission to the Western Regions, Magistrate Zhang, are you willing to go?"

Ning Quan nodded, looked at Zhang Tinggao and asked.

"I am willing!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tinggao immediately said respectfully.

"Okay, then you should get ready and set off in five days."

"Next is to suppress the bandits. General Huo has always been in charge of suppressing the bandits, but now that General Huo has not returned, General Zhang Liao will be in charge."

Ning Quan pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhang Liao and said.

"I will obey your orders!"

Zhang Liao stood up and bowed to accept the order.

"Well, regarding the specific matters and requirements, General Zhang and General Li Jing can discuss them."

"promise!"

Zhang Liao took the order again.

"Okay, now that we've finished our official business, let's move on to personal matters."

"The king will be getting married in four days. I hope everyone will come and have a drink at the wedding."

Ning Quan said with a smile.

"Congratulations to Your Highness, congratulations to Your Highness!"

Upon hearing that Ning Quan was getting married, congratulations immediately rang out in the hall.

"Haha, thank you everyone."

"Okay, now that everything is over, let's all leave."

"I hope you will each perform your duties and live up to my expectations!"

Ning Quan waved his hand and said with a smile.

"promise!"

Everyone said this respectfully and left.

After everyone left, Ning Quan turned around and went to the backyard.

The wedding was only decided last night, and Wanyue still doesn’t know about it. Ning Quan plans to give her a surprise.

"Wanyue, I have good news for you."

As soon as he arrived in the backyard, Ning Quan shouted with a smile.

"Husband, what good news."

Wanyue was embroidering in the pavilion. When she heard Ning Quan's words, she quickly looked up and asked.

"Hahaha, Wanyue, we're getting married in four days."

Ning Quan laughed proudly.

“Ah…really?”

When Wanyue heard Ning Quan's words, her face suddenly turned red, and she asked in surprise and joy.

"Of course it's true. How could I lie to you?"

Ning Quan walked forward with a smile and gently embraced Wanyue in his arms.

The warm breath sprayed on Wanyue's white earlobe, making her shiver uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Ning Quan couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.

"Well……"

In an instant, Wanyue collapsed in Ning Quan's arms.

After a long time, Ning Quan reluctantly let go of Wanyue.

"Wanyue, we are finally getting married."

Ning Quan spoke softly, stroking Wanyue's delicate cheek.

"Yeah~!"

Wanyue responded shyly.

Although she had already married Ning Quan, they had not slept together yet, so she was naturally a little shy.

"Your Highness, General Li Jing has an urgent matter to discuss with you."

Just as the two were being affectionate with each other, the voice of the maid Dongmei came from outside the door.

"Let him in!"

After hearing the report, Ning Quan quickly let go of Wanyue and gave instructions.

"Your Highness, good news! The dentist is here."

A moment later, Li Jing walked into the backyard and said happily.

"Oh, the dentist is here, that's great."

"Have the slaves been delivered?"

Hearing this, Ning Quan was overjoyed.

"Your Highness, they should all have been delivered."

"According to the scouts, the ivory traders' team is ten miles long and densely packed with people."

Li Jing reported back.

"Hahaha, great, there are finally more people."

"Let's go and take a look."

"Wanyue, do you want to go with me?"

Ning Quan laughed out loud and then asked Wanyue.

"Well, I want to go and see it too."

Li Wanyue's eyes lit up and she said quickly.

"Okay, let's go."

Ning Quan said with a smile, then pulled Wanyue out.

Soon, several people arrived outside the city.

At this time, the team of ivory traders was almost at the city gate.

Ning Quan looked around and saw that it was just as Li Jing had said. The long line of slaves stretched for more than ten miles, and there were roughly 20,000 of them.

More than 90% of these slaves were Hu people, with an even ratio of men to women. They were all pale and thin, and were all tied up with ropes.

"So many slaves?"

Wanyue's eyes widened instantly, and she said in disbelief.

"Well, back in Wuwei, I bought more than 20,000 at once."

Ning Quan explained with a smile.

"Oh."

After listening to Ning Quan's explanation, Li Wanyue suddenly understood.

"Shut up!"

Just then, the team came closer.

Immediately afterwards, a Hu tooth merchant got off the carriage.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince."

When he got closer, the dentist knelt down on the ground and shouted.

"Well, get up."

Ning Quan nodded.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"Ninth Prince, you have made Yaxue suffer so much."

"If I hadn't found out later, Yaxue had never known His Highness's identity."

Yakusu stood up and said with a smile on his face.

"Haha, it doesn't matter whether you tell me or not, it's just a business deal."

"How are the slaves? Have they arrived?"

Ning Quan asked with a smile.

"Your Highness, there were a total of 21,300 slaves. More than 300 died on the way. The remaining 21,000 are all here."

Yakusu replied quickly.

"Ah, very good."

"Then don't delay, let's hand it over quickly."

Ning Quan nodded with satisfaction.

It's a thousand miles from Wuwei to Hulan, and the death of more than 300 slaves is not a lot for such a long journey.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Hearing Ning Quan's words, Yaksu did not dare to neglect and quickly replied.

He then ordered his men to start the handover, and Zhuge Liang was responsible for receiving Ning Quan's side.

"Yaksu, let them hand over. I have something to discuss with you."

The two sides were handing over, Ning Quan suddenly said.

"Your Highness the Ninth Prince, please speak."

Hearing Ning Quan's words, Yaksu hurriedly said.