After the Hu people established their country here, they also tried their best to develop southward in order to escape the harsh environment here.
But they have no idea how rich the land beneath their feet is.
After the roads were built, the entire Northeastern mountains and forests showed a prosperous scene, and various resources were developed and shipped to all parts of the country.
The first people from the Central Plains to move here also lived a prosperous life. Along the road, you can see a large number of small houses built with wood.
Zhao Rui and the three of them traveled all the way quickly and finally arrived in Liaocheng when it was dark.
This is the largest city in the southern part of Northeast China. Although it is still in the construction stage, it is already beginning to see prosperity.
Even at night, the streets and alleys are still bustling with various barbecue stalls everywhere.
I was just about to find a shop to have a meal, when a man wearing a dog-skin hat came forward in a hurry.
"I respectfully welcome His Royal Highness King Zhao!"
Zhao Rui was a little surprised. The news of his coming was not announced to the world. It stands to reason that the officials here would not be here to welcome him.
"Are you an official here?"
The man nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty is the tax officer of the Ministry of Household Affairs. I was lucky enough to see His Highness in Luo City. When you first entered the city gate, I recognized you."
Zhao Rui dismounted and handed over the reins.
"You can find us a place to stay, arrange dinner, and help me inquire about the movements of the flying eagle outside the customs."
"I understand, I understand!" the man responded and greeted several merchants nearby.
Those people did not dare to show any slightness and hurried over to pay homage to Zhao Rui.
All of them are officials from the Ministry of Commerce and had arrived here two years ago.
Zhao Rui didn't say much, just gave a few symbolic compliments and entered the inn.
"Your Highness, this city is well constructed. It seems that the people below are not lazy!"
Ziyun was quite emotional, but the next moment, her face turned sad.
"But why did Yanbeicheng and Yanshan Pass break away from the control of the Shang Dynasty?"
Zhao Rui exhaled slightly, took out a map from his arms, and spread it out on the table.
"The problems are very complicated. One is that Dashang has been on the war in the past two years and has neglected the management of the cities below!"
"The other is the proliferation of martial arts people. In the past, when the princes were fighting, many gangs appeared, and most of the area was under the jurisdiction of these gangs."
Ziyun nodded and took off the soft armor from his body.
"That's why you are so determined to suppress martial arts people!"
Zhao Rui shook his head.
"It's not about suppressing them, it's about rectifying the chaos in the world! Now that we have unified, we cannot let the people be under the rule of gangs!"
"Besides, I have given all martial arts people an opportunity to serve the imperial court, and that is the martial arts exam!"
Ziyun nodded repeatedly, roughly understanding what Zhao Rui meant.
While he was talking, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Your Highness, we have news about the flying eagle outside. It is now in the hook fence in the east of the city!"
Zhao Rui immediately stood up, picked up his sword and walked out of the room.
Ziyun put on the soft armor again and followed in a hurry.