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"It's County Captain Zhao!" Lin Chuan stepped forward quickly.

"Hmm!" Zhao Lu didn't come back to his senses. He reached out and touched the city wall. He had never seen this material before. Although it felt rough, it felt very tough.

And the gate of the city wall is actually made of iron, which is really luxurious, but it can also be concluded that there is definitely iron ore here.

Lin Chuan's eyes moved slightly, and he simply let Zhao Lu explore first, just enough to let him see the progress of Guangping County.

Li Hui didn't care about that. There were about a hundred women and children behind him, and they seemed to have injuries of varying degrees.

"Captain Zhao, I'll take the people downstairs and make arrangements first." Seeing that Zhao Lu didn't answer, she didn't plan to continue asking.

Fortunately, the transition area for the newcomers was already vacant, which was just enough for them to take a break.

"What is this city wall made of?" Zhao Lu was reluctant to leave and didn't want to go back.

Lin Chuan just smiled but didn't give a direct answer. "This is very common here."

Zhao Lu slowly withdrew his hand. He had plenty of time to take a closer look at Guangping County. It seemed there were many good things here. "I heard that more than 4,000 Xianbei people were left here some time ago?"

Lin Chuan raised his eyebrows. Zhao Lu understood this very well. "It was just a coincidence."

Zhao Lu was not surprised. After all, he was not completely a subordinate of Lord Sheng, so it was not surprising that they hid a lot of things from him.

However, this combination is really weird. Zhao Lu looked at the houses on both sides of the road. This material is practical as a city wall, but it doesn't look good as a house.

But it seems that what Lin Chuan said is true, this thing can be seen everywhere here.

The streets were exceptionally clean, and there weren't many people around. He remembered that Guangping County had at least 3,000 people!

Most of the people left behind at home are elderly people, and even young women are rarely seen.

"Aren't all the people from Guangping County in the city?"

"Of course I have to work." Lin Chuanhao was not surprised by his question. Except for the elderly, everyone in Guangping County basically has their own things to do. According to his understanding, there are two or three weaving mills.

There are also paper mills and so on. It's good enough to see a few young women here.

There is a simple market near the shops, where people mostly barter, and it is held during the hour of Mao.

Some people saved enough money and were very foresighted enough to buy a shop nearby, so more and more shops appeared on the road.

The place where he was taking Zhao Lu was a residential area, so naturally there were not many people around.

Lin Chuan straightened his sleeves. He had deliberately taken him on a detour.

"What's that smell?" Zhao Lu twitched his nose. He had been eating bread all the way here, and now he could hardly walk when he smelled this smell.

Sweet potatoes, Lin Chuan suddenly remembered that when he got close to the shop, there was indeed an old lady selling roasted sweet potatoes here, and he would occasionally come and buy one.

It does taste delicious, but not many people buy it in Guangping County. After all, almost every household has it.

Zhao Lu quickened his pace and rushed over. "What is this? How much is one?"

The old lady was a little surprised. Apart from a few adults who came to buy her sweet potatoes occasionally, no one bought her sweet potatoes.

She showed her gapping teeth and looked at Lin Chuan behind her. She probably guessed that he was her master's guest and said with a smile, "Three cents each. Don't worry, my sweet potatoes are very well-proportioned."

"Give me two." Zhao Lu didn't intend to bargain. He thought this price was already very favorable.

But he looked at the dark sweet potato in front of him and hesitated. He borrowed it with his bare hands...

The old woman pulled out a piece of paper from underneath and wrapped it up, then handed it over. "Eat it while it's hot."

Zhao Lu looked confused and wondered what this was. He touched the thing in his hand and found it a little rough. He didn't know what it was made of.

He wanted to ask, but then he changed his mind and decided to take another look. If he kept asking, it would seem that he was making a fuss out of nothing.

Since the invention of paper, after continuous experimentation, paper has become very smooth.

But there are always some that do not meet the quality standards and are sold at low prices, and many people have found different uses for them.

Lin Chuan checked the time. It was already getting late, and the master should have returned. "Captain Zhao, why don't we get in the carriage?"

Zhao Lu suddenly realized that it was indeed getting late.

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"Arrange a guest room first." Sheng Changan frowned. There was still a lack of an inn here. Although not many people came now, it might not be the case in the future. For now, they could only stay in the mansion.

"How are the preparations for the caravan going?" Sheng Changan asked.

"It's almost done. I've thought about it and I still need to bring another doctor and some medicinal materials. I don't know if Mr. Du can come with us." He went to look for him today, but didn't see anyone.

According to the clinic staff, they were heading to the forest. County Magistrate Wu frowned. He would have preferred that Elder Du could go with them. But looking at the situation, he had no choice but to find someone else.

Sheng Changan nodded. A doctor was indeed needed. Apart from anything else, Eucommia ulmoides’ medical skills were very reliable.

As he was speaking, Lin Chuan came in with his men.

Sheng Changan raised his eyebrows. Why did Zhao Lu's mouth corners look a little dark?

"I wonder if Your Excellency has a place for me to freshen up." Zhao Lu was a little embarrassed. Sweet potatoes were delicious, but they were not very elegant.

Even though he wiped it with what was supposedly toilet paper in the carriage, it still left a mark.

Sheng Changan nodded slightly, and Wang Liu immediately stepped forward and said, "Guest, please follow me."

After Zhao Lu left, County Magistrate Wu looked at Lin Chuan and asked, "What do you think of this person?"

Sheng Changan was also a little curious about Lin Chuan's evaluation.

"This guy does have some talent. He was a bit arrogant at first, but now he should be convinced."

The development of Guangping County is obvious to all. If he cannot bow his head even after this, then he is short-sighted and it is better not to have such a person.

County Magistrate Wu was also relieved. Although this man had surrendered voluntarily, he was not here after all. If he was not loyal enough, he would inevitably bite him suddenly in the future.

Sheng Changan was also very satisfied. Although this person said nice things at the beginning, he was mostly forced to do so. Moreover, he was just a little curious about the Shen family becoming her subordinates.

Now Zhao Lu is in sole control of Shangyu. If he really turns against us suddenly, there will be nothing he can do.

Sheng Changan reminded her subtly: "Lin Chuan will entertain him from now on, and can give him some shock occasionally." She was still relieved about Lin Chuan's intentions.

Lin Chuan bowed and said, "Don't worry, sir. When will you set off?"

Although he didn't understand why Lin Chuan asked this question, he still replied, "Two days later."

If Zhao Lu hadn't suddenly arrived, she would have planned to leave the day after tomorrow. The longer she delayed, the colder the weather would get. At least she had to leave the north before the temperature dropped below zero here.