The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"It's better to block than to open up."

"Chu Xiu's move is a psychological tactic. Not only can we not stop it, we must cooperate fully."

"You will represent your master to receive all the itinerant doctors and treat them with great hospitality."

"We must take care of their food, clothing, shelter and transportation in our Jizhou region."

"Dispatch elite troops for close protection, and also have elders at the True Immortal Realm level protecting them in secret. We absolutely cannot allow them to encounter any problems in Jizhou."

"When they leave Ji Province, they will be given a generous reward as a token of appreciation for what they have done in our Ji Province."

"This is the first point."

"Secondly, you must refuse the kettles and water storage containers provided by the Embroidered Uniform Guard for the people of Jizhou."

“We will send our secret agents from Jizhou to the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty to bring back their kettles and water storage containers. We will find craftsmen to make them and give them to every citizen of Jizhou.”

"Thirdly, observe the situation in the other states and see if the Great Zhou Dynasty has any other arrangements besides what I just mentioned."

"If there are any, we should imitate them and copy them to our Jizhou region."

Xiao Zhenting pondered for a moment, then spoke to Dongfang Xuanxiao.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Xuanxiao showed admiration on his face and said, "My teacher is wise."

"Go."

Xiao Zhenting waved to Dongfang Xuanxiao and said.

"Yes, the disciple retire."

Dongfang Xuanxiao bowed and turned to leave.

"Chu Xiu?"

"He should have guessed long ago that I would do this."

"But he still sent people to Jizhou, because he truly wanted to benefit the people of the world."

Xiao Zhenting looked towards the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a look of regret on his face, and said, "What a pity, what a pity that this boy is destined not to become one of us."

"If this young man is willing to join my Yellow Heaven Sect, I would even be willing to relinquish my position as sect leader to him."

After saying that, Xiao Zhenting sighed and turned to walk into the study.

Xuzhou.

The Prefectural Governor's Office of Xuzhou.

Yang Yao, the former Second Elder of the Hongnong Yang Clan and now the First Elder of the Hongnong Yang Clan, walked to the outside of a study and bowed respectfully, saying, "Young Master, dozens of itinerant physicians have arrived outside the Governor's Mansion, requesting an audience with you."

After all, Yang Li, the Grand Elder of the Hongnong Yang Clan, was already dead.

He, as the second elder, naturally became the first elder.

"A traveling doctor?"

Yang Xuance pushed open the door and came out, looking at Yang Yao with a puzzled expression.

Under normal circumstances, itinerant doctors would not be qualified to see him, and Yang Yao would not be able to report it at all.

Now that Yang Yao has reported this, it means that these itinerant doctors may be extraordinary.

Yang Yao immediately reported to Yang Xuance in detail the purpose of the dozens of itinerant doctors who had come to the governor's mansion to request an audience, as well as the intelligence they currently possessed.

"Young Master, what should we do about this?"

Yang Yao hesitated for a moment, then asked Yang Xuance.

"This is simple."

"I'll see them for now."

"You will receive them, arrange accommodations for them, and provide them with good food and drink."

"Send someone to Jizhou to see what Xiao Zhenting is doing."

"We'll do exactly what he does."

"Since Chu Xiu has sent people to our Xuzhou, he will definitely send people to Jizhou as well."

Yang Xuance said calmly.

"The eldest son is wise."

Yang Yao's eyes lit up, and he said with admiration.

Yang Xuance smiled and remained silent.

Yang Yao bowed and turned to leave.

The Great Zhou Dynasty, the capital city, the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Ximen Jue arrived outside the study of the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and said respectfully, "Reporting to the Marquis, I have important matters to report."

squeak...

"But the itinerant doctor has already arrived in Jizhou and Xuzhou?"

The study door slowly opened, and Chu Xiu walked out of the study, looking at Ximen Jue and saying.

"Yes, my lord."

Ximen Jue said respectfully, "We don't have any news yet about how Xiao Zhenting and Yang Xuance will be dealt with."

"Let our Imperial Guards' spies in Ji and Xu provinces keep a close eye on all traveling doctors."

"Although Xiao Zhenting and Yang Xuance may not dare to attack them, we still have to be on guard and ensure their safety."

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and said to Ximen Jue.

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I have already made all the arrangements."

Ximen Jue nodded and said.

"Is there anything else besides this?"

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and looked at Ximen Jue, asking a question.

"Your Excellency, there is one more matter."

"It was through the concerted efforts of military craftsmen and skilled artisans that the kettle was officially developed."

"Moreover, the water can be kept warm for an hour after boiling."

"The water will cool down in an hour."

"Is further research needed to achieve a longer heat retention time?"

After considering it for a moment, Ximen Jue asked Chu Xiu.

"No need."

"An hour is enough time."

"If the water cools down and you want to drink warm water, you only need to heat it up."

"You can even drink it cold."

"Once the water has been boiled, it is less likely to breed diseases."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and said, "We should study as soon as possible whether there are any water storage devices other than gourds."

You can first use gourds to produce water storage products.

"If it's just simple gourds, I'm afraid we won't have enough. That's why I was thinking about whether we could make something similar to a gourd that can store water."

"Yes, I understand."

Ximen Jue said with a solemn expression.

"Is there anything else?"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and looked at Ximen Jue to ask.

"Reporting to the Marquis, that's all."

Ximen Jue shook his head and said.

Chu Xiu nodded and asked, "Where are Fang Heng, Pei Shiji, and Luo Tianxi now?"

Previously, Chu Xiu had Fang Heng and two others lead a group of elite Imperial Guards to train troops and eliminate mountain strongholds within the Great Zhou Dynasty's territory, thereby increasing their strength.

It was only because he was assassinated that Fang Heng and the others had not yet truly begun their work.

Now, Fang Heng and his two companions have already left the capital with a group of elite Imperial Guards.

"Reporting to the Marquis, all the mountain strongholds within the entire Sizhou region have been wiped out."

"Fang Heng and the other two led five thousand-household units to various places to suppress mountain strongholds and some ordinary sects that violated the laws of our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"With the Killing Blade Formation, the strength of our elite Imperial Guards has been greatly enhanced in a short period of time."

"Moreover, by wiping out mountain strongholds and suppressing ordinary sects that violated the laws of our Great Zhou Dynasty, they have already amassed a large fortune."

"These valuables can be used to buy boiled water."

Ximen Jue said with a serious expression, "Every day, a large amount of gold and silver is transported back to the capital. These gold and silver are on their way to the capital."

"That's good."

Chu Xiu said with a satisfied look on his face, "Alright, that's all. You may leave now."

"Yes, I am resigning."

Ximen Jue naturally understood Chu Xiu's meaning. He bowed and then turned to leave.

"We need to wait a little longer."

"Most of our Jinyiwei's strength is now being used to promote the idea of ​​boiling and drinking water. Fang Heng and the other two have also left the capital with our Jinyiwei elites."

“We can only start building the highway once we’ve finished what the Embroidered Uniform Guard is currently doing.”

After watching Ximen Jue leave, a glint of light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes, and he frowned as he spoke.

That's right, his next project is to build a highway.

This is a major event that benefits the country and its people.

Moreover, doing such things will also allow him to receive system rewards and enhance his own strength.