When Feng Zhizhui went out, she originally wanted to arrange for a few guards to go with her, but she unexpectedly refused. Feng Zhi was so angry that she turned around and returned to the prefect's mansion.
When Zhang Qingjiu was not far away, she sent someone to follow her quietly. However, she didn't want to take two steps before she discovered her whereabouts. She came back and caught the few people who were following her by surprise, and strictly prohibited them.
They are not allowed to follow.
Although the rain has stopped and the sun has come out, the soil on the ground is extremely soft after being soaked for so long. Every step you take is like stepping on clouds - if there is no shoe sole
If it's muddy.
Zhang Qingjiu looked at the soles of his shoes that were covered in mud. He didn't pay much attention to them and continued to walk towards the dragon's head.
If there was anything that made her feel helpless, it was the water vapor that evaporated and filled the mountains and plains after the sun came out.
It's not bad if you look at it from a distance, and it has a kind of beauty like a paradise on earth.
But when you are actually in it, it is different, especially since the water vapor still carries a bit of heat inside. If you get out of the clouds and fog, you won't notice any fork in the road you went to by mistake.
Fortunately, Zhang Qingjiu was used to being in the deep mountains in his previous life, and had long since developed the ability to identify locations, so the journey was smooth.
When he reached the entrance of the dragon's head, a cool breeze blew around him. Looking at the sunshine above his head, Zhang Qingjiu narrowed his eyes and slowly approached the dragon's head.
In the prefect's mansion, Chu Lan finally woke up.
Almost subconsciously, Chu Lan's first reaction when she opened her eyes was to look at her side.
When he saw the empty place, Chu Lan frowned slightly, then looked towards the master bedroom. After waiting for a long time, he narrowed his eyes and called out, "Feng Zhi."
"My subordinate is here." Hearing Chu Lan's voice, Feng Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly opened the door and went in, preparing to help Chu Lan get up.
"Where is she?" Chu Lan glanced at the attentive person, and a deep look flashed in his eyes.
"Returning to Your Highness, Mr. Xiao Zhang has gone out." Feng Zhi gritted his teeth and lowered his head, feeling a little guilty.
Chu Lan had told him before falling asleep that if Zhang Qingjiu woke up first, he must call him.
It's just him...
Sure enough, after hearing these words, Feng Zhi clearly felt that the air pressure in the room had dropped by several degrees.
He was already prepared to be punished, but after waiting for a moment, Chu Lan only let out a low sigh, "Where did she go?"
"Went to Panshan." At this time, Feng Zhi didn't dare to hide it anymore, and quickly told everything, including what Zhang Qingjiu said, what he did, and even why he sent someone to follow him because he was worried, but she sent him away in the end.
Everything that happened when I came back was explained as clearly as if I were pouring beans out of a bamboo tube.
After hearing this, Chu Lan frowned and pondered for a long time, and finally stood up and said, "Just wash up."
Feng Zhi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, not even daring to breathe, and quickly served Chu Lan to get ready. After giving Chu Lan a hairpin, he said, "Your Highness, I have asked people to prepare it."
I ordered some snacks. Would you like some, Your Highness?"
"No need." Chu Lan stood up and shook his sleeves.
Feng Zhi's eyelids twitched, "Where are you going, Your Highness?"
"Where is Ambassador Cheng?" Chu Lan paused for a moment.
"Looking at the damaged embankment in the moat outside the city."
"Prepare your horses and go to the dam." Chu Lan narrowed his eyes.
Hearing these words, Feng Zhi breathed an inexplicable sigh of relief and glanced at Chu Lan secretly. Fortunately... we are not going to Panshan.
When a group of people rushed to the moat, Cheng Cheng was discussing the construction of the dam with a craftsman who was accompanying them. Chu Lan did not follow him with a few people, so there was not much movement. When people arrived beside him, he discovered that His Highness the Crown Prince was actually there. Came in person.
Cheng Shi was startled and immediately wanted to salute him, but Chu Lan held his arm and said, "When you are away from home, keep everything simple."
Cheng Shi was a smart man and immediately understood that Chu Lan was planning to keep a low profile and did not intend to expose his identity.
Dang even took him a few steps and introduced the current situation of Yongzhou City and their immediate priorities: rescuing people, repairing houses, and building embankments.
After saying that, Cheng Shi bowed to Chu Lan again and lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, your Majesty, I have heard that Your Highness went to Qianzhou to control floods three years ago. Now, although Qianzhou rains every year, it does not prevent floods." Having experienced the suffering caused by water logging, we can see that His Highness is extremely resourceful and I would like to ask His Highness to give you some advice on the governance and reconstruction of Yongzhou."
What he said was pious and respectful, and not at all flattering. It was as if he was stating an established fact, and as if he was doing business.
Chu Lan glanced at Cheng Shi with a solemn expression. The man in front of him was the father-in-law of the people in Yongzhou. His character, temperament, and intelligence were all above average. What he was doing now was not wrong. He nodded and said, "The disaster in Qianzhou is not the same as the disaster in Yongzhou. Mr. Cheng knows the feelings of Yongzhou very well and does everything personally. For these three things, I don't have much to say." A place of guidance.”
After saying this, Chu Lan paused and said, "If you say yes, I will tell you something else."
Cheng Shi was suddenly startled, quickly raised his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, "Please give me some advice, Your Highness!"
"It is easy to repair external objects, but difficult to repair people's hearts." Chu Lan narrowed her eyes and spoke slowly.
He only said ten words, and then he stopped talking.
Seeing Cheng Shili standing there for a long time without moving, Chu Lan did not bother him anymore and turned around to walk to the other side.
Some things are simple but difficult to say, but in the final analysis, you have to understand these principles by yourself.
If he spoke too clearly, it would not be a good thing for Cheng Shi.
After Chu Lan walked away, Cheng Cheng stood for nearly half a stick of incense. Finally, as if he suddenly realized something, he bowed deeply in the direction of Chu Lan and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice!"
His voice was full of excitement and gratitude, and when he raised his head, tears were shining in the corners of his eyes.
He understands.
Post-disaster reconstruction and repairing houses and dams are important, but the most important thing is to let people regain their confidence in life.
If there is no hope and yearning for future life, no matter how well Yongzhou City is built, even if it is exactly the same as before, it will not be possible to return to the prosperity of three years ago.
When Feng Zhi saw Chu Lan's few words, Commander Cheng was so impressed that he fell into admiration, and felt indescribable emotions in his heart.
Everyone only said that His Highness the Crown Prince was resourceful and unparalleled in wisdom and courage. He handled the flood control in Qianzhou three years ago in an orderly manner, and everyone praised him.
But who knows how his Highness burned the midnight oil and fought day and night in Qianzhou, leading a group of ministers and people to go out to inspect the terrain during the day and write documents and discuss countermeasures at night, so that Qianzhou became increasingly prosperous today.
No matter how talented you are, why don't you work hard?
Feng Zhi sighed softly and looked at Chu Lan's back, with inexplicable sourness in his eyes.
Thinking about it this way, it is actually really good to have someone beside His Highness.
But looking at the figure who got on the horse and headed directly towards the winding mountain, Feng Zhi froze on the spot with his big cloak.
After a long time, Feng Zhi shook his head helplessly and followed.
It would be better if His Highness could not be so worried.