Zhenbeicheng.

This is a brand new city.

Brand new city walls, brand new city gates, brand new roads, and brand new houses in the city.

Everything is so new that Zhao Dan, who is looking at this brand new city, is filled with new joy.

Brand new represents vitality, and Zhao Dan likes the vitality of this new city very much.

This is the third day that Zhao Dan has entered Hetao County.

After defeating the pursuers sent by King Hunxie, Zhao Dan led the seven thousand Zhao cavalry and the tribe of King Aries all the way westward, and crossed the Yellow River in Jiuyuan County and headed south to the newly established Hetao County in Zhao State.

Zhenbeicheng is the county seat of Hetao County.

Today, Zhao Dan did not take a large group of people to travel with a big fanfare, but only took Li Mu, Zhao Kuo and his eldest son Zhao Heng, a total of four people. Each of them was wearing Hu clothes and riding a horse, looking extremely capable.

Of course, around the four people, hundreds of elite secret protection is indispensable.

Several people rode their horses and headed towards the west gate of Zhenbei City along the brand new road.

When he arrived at the city gate, he was stopped by the soldiers guarding the city.

“Pay money.”

Zhao Dan was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "Do you still have to pay when you enter the city?"

A Hu soldier who was guarding the city gate looked at Zhao Dan. Obviously, he could feel from his outfit that Zhao Dan was not an ordinary person, so he spoke very politely: "That's right, this is a rule that has been established since the establishment of Zhenbei City. If you want to enter the city gate, you must pay ten yuan."

Zhao Dan was stunned when he heard this.

You should know that as the king of Zhao State, Zhao Dan had specially solved things in terms of food, clothing, housing, transportation, and other life. Where did he get his turn to use money?

So Zhao Dan had no money at all.

Fortunately, Li Mu, who was by his side, took out forty Zhao coins in time and handed them over to the soldiers guarding the city, and then the few people gained access.

But Zhao Dan's eyes turned and suddenly had other thoughts.

After being released, Zhao Dan did not immediately enter the city gate, but instead started talking to the Hu soldier who was guarding the city.

"This soldier, I was ordered by the King of Handan to come to the county magistrate's office to work. I want to know the situation with you. I wonder if I can explain it in detail with me?"

"People from the county magistrate's office?" When Hu Renbing heard the origin of Zhao Dan, he was shocked by Zhao Dan and hurriedly returned the money he had just now to Zhao Dan's arms.

"Oh, why didn't you say it earlier? You said you were from the county magistrate's office, so you naturally won't charge any money."

Zhao Dan shook his head and thought to himself that this official has a special status.

However, Zhao Dan did not get angry because of this. After all, which dynasty has not been like this since ancient times?

So Zhao Dan continued to talk with this Hu soldier.

"Sergeant, I would like to ask if your life is better than before after joining the army?"

The Hu soldier glanced at several Hu soldiers around him, smiled on his face, and said to Zhao Dan: "To be honest, we were all from Lin Hu's tribe, and we only surrendered to Zhao after the Battle of Hetao."

"So that's it." Zhao Dan suddenly realized, no wonder he felt that these Hu soldiers seemed quite stiff when they spoke.

You should know that Zhao Dan has had several similar private visits along the way, but the Hu soldiers from the five northern counties have obviously been assimilated a lot, and they can speak fluent Zhao language. If you blindfold them, you will not be able to tell whether they are Hu or Zhao people.

Zhao Dan's chat obviously attracted the interest of several other Hu soldiers. Another Hu soldiers said to Zhao Dan: "I used to release horses for King Hu of Lin. At that time, I was often hungry and couldn't eat enough to eat, and I was whipped. Life was so miserable."

These remarks were met by other Hu soldiers. Obviously, for them, King Lin Hu was a very bad ruler.

The soldier continued, "Now, after surrendering to Zhao State, the King of Zhao not only did not kill us, nor did he treat us as slaves, but instead sent officials to us, not only distributed fields to us, but also distributed seeds to teach us to farm!"

As he spoke, the soldier couldn't help but feel proud and showed off to Zhao Dan: "Only last year, the output of each acre of 50 acres of land I assigned was one and a half stone!"

"One and a half?" Zhao Dan was obviously surprised.

This yield doesn’t sound high, but you have to know that this is the land that has just been cultivated for a year, and there is such a good harvest?

If you plant it for a few more years and become a mature field, the harvest will be repaid.

It seems that the Hetao area is indeed extremely rich and well-deserved.

Several Hu soldiers next to him also spoke, "That's right, the King of Zhao sent someone to distribute the fields to us and taught us how to farm. From now on, we will no longer have to worry about being hungry!"

These Hu soldiers were all happy and gathered together to talk about interesting things when they first farmed, laughed at each other, and talked about the embarrassing things when they first farmed, such as being too unskilled in their movements, and even damaging the farm tools.

The entire city gate was filled with joyful laughter for a moment, attracting the attention of many passers-by.

Zhao Dan chatted with these Hu cavalry for a while and then prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Zhao Dan said to these Hu cavalry again: "I will go to meet the county magistrate soon. Do you have any suggestions to tell me so that I can tell you to the county magistrate?"

When the Hu cavalry heard Zhao Dan say this, they only thought that Zhao Dan was a celebrity under the county magistrate, so they respected Zhao Dan even more, and showed flattering smiles on their faces.

The few people gathered together and muttered in Hu language for a long time. Finally, one of the Hu people who seemed to be the captain of the team spoke to Zhao Dan: "We hope to join Zhao's household registration as soon as possible and become a member of Zhao people."

"Zhao's household registration?" Zhao Dan was stunned again when he heard this.

Zhao Dan asked and found out that although these Lin Hu people had surrendered to Zhao State, most of them were not included in Zhao State’s household registration.

"How could the land be distributed if it is not included in the household registration?" Zhao Dan was obviously a little puzzled.

The team leader said: "In fact, it is not that we are not included in the household registration, but our household registration is divided into Hu, which is different from the household registration of Zhao people. This Hu family is not considered Zhao people's household registration, and the taxes they have to be paid are also more, and labor service is also more time."

The Hu soldiers on the side agreed and said in a lingering voice: "Yes, yes, yes, I don't want to be a Lin Hu anymore. I know that the king of Zhao is a good king. I want to be the people of this king of Zhao!"

"That's right, compared with King Lin Hu, this king of Zhao can divide the land and let us survive. I am willing to fight for this king. Even if I sacrifice my life, it is acceptable. As long as my family is accepted as Zhao's household registration!"

After listening to the soldiers with a smile, Zhao Dan promised to tell the county magistrate, and then waved goodbye to the soldiers. He led Li Mu, Zhao Heng and others to lead the horse into Zhenbei City.

As soon as he walked into the city gate, Zhao Kuo, who was following Zhao Dan, couldn't help but speak in a daze.

"King, now these Lin Hu people have returned to their hearts, and the king's command has added more people. It's really gratifying."

Zhao Kuo had no prejudice against the Hu people, and Li Mu's words were not dissatisfied with the fact that Gao Quesai's comrades were mostly Hu people. After all, Li Mu hated the Huns.

Zhao Dan just smiled slightly at Zhao Kuo's flattery and shook his head gently.

Zhao Dan knew very well that the reason why these Hu soldiers were eager to become Zhao people was not influenced by Zhao, nor was it because Zhao Dan, the king of Zhao, was just because Zhao State could give them better benefits than King Hu of Lin.

If one day Zhao State gives no more benefits than other countries, then these people will definitely betray Zhao State without hesitation.

Having said that, Zhao Dan was not angry about this.

After all, the world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit. Who in this world is not fighting for profit?

Isn’t the reason why the people of Zhao State support Zhao Dan so much now is because Zhao Dan, the monarch, can gain more benefits for Zhao State?

What kind of morality and ethics can also play a role, but ultimately, interests are the easiest to achieve results and the most powerful weapon to unite others.

Judging from the current experiences and experiences of Zhao Dan along the way, there is no doubt that the local officials of Zhao State are still doing very solid work.

Nowadays, many Hu people have a yearning for the identity of "Zhao people". As long as this lasts for a long time, these Hu people will sooner or later be assimilated by Zhao people.

In this way, after several generations, their descendants will become a completely real Zhao people, rather than Lin Hu people, Lou annoying.

In fact, in Zhao Dan's view, among the five northern counties of Zhao State today, most of the young Lin Hu and Loufan people are more willing to call themselves "Zhao State".

You should know that Zhao State has only been conquering the five northern counties for decades.

This is exactly what Zhao Dan is most willing to see.

At this moment, a sudden sound of horse hooves came from behind Zhao Dan and the others, and a loud shout followed.

"Get out of the way, emergency military information, emergency military information!"

Zhao Dan and his friends immediately made it by the side of the road, but saw a messenger carrying a small flag behind him running by the street, heading towards the county magistrate's mansion not far away.

Zhao Dan's face changed slightly, and he thought to himself: "Is there another enemy invading?"

So Zhao Dan didn't care about continuing to visit privately for a while, but walked directly to the county magistrate's mansion not far away.

A moment later, Zhao Dan met the Hetao County Magistrate at the County Magistrate's Office and also learned about it.

"The Yuezhi King sent a cavalry to advance eastward, and now he has crossed the Yellow River and entered Shuofang County, with a population of at least 20,000!"
Chapter completed!