"Oh no, marching in ancient times was really not how people lived."
Along the way, Zhao Ping made frequent slanders.
Even the official road is full of potholes, and if you don't pay attention, you may fall.
Riding a horse without a saddle makes my butt hurt.
It's still as good as the asphalt road in the previous life. You can't feel any shaking when you sit in the car.
Zhao Ping even missed it a little.
Even a cement road will do.
However, he is only a medical student, and a lot of knowledge touches his blind spots.
Regarding cement, he had only seen the formula saying that it was composed of limestone, clay, and iron ore, but he had no idea what the specific ingredients were or how to make it.
We still need to attract more talents.
Three cobblers are as powerful as Zhuge Liang. There is strength in numbers.
As long as everyone works together, Zhao Ping believes that major breakthroughs in scientific research can definitely be achieved.
It is impossible to transcend past lives.
But at least it's not so backward, there isn't even a concrete road.
Too shabby.
Finally, before sunset, the large army led by Zhao Ping arrived in Qingzhou.
The city gate opened wide, and Zhao Ping saw the state pastor Chen Xinghe who greeted him.
There were dozens of people standing beside Chen Xinghe, all of whom were high-ranking officials in Qingzhou.
Even Mu Shangwu, the commander-in-chief of the Qingzhou Command Department's troops and horses, was also present.
Counting the guards and soldiers they carried, it was so dark that it was quite spectacular.
What surprised Zhao Ping even more was that there were not only officials here, but also ordinary people.
The common people carry baskets in their hands, and the baskets contain gifts.
There are eggs, white noodles, rice, chicken, duck, fish, etc., very rich.
Scattered on both sides of the streets inside the city gate, you can’t see the end at a glance.
This battle shocked Zhao Ping.
How can he be like those generals in TV dramas who won battles and returned to the court, as if the emperor personally welcomed them?
It’s so impressive.
"The hero of Qingzhou is back."
Someone shouted, and a burst of firecrackers was heard.
Then someone beat drums and played music.
A group of musicians even appeared in front of the group, playing, playing and singing to clear the way.
It looks like a wedding team.
Zhao Ping's head was full of black lines.
"Mr. Zhao, thank you very much. You have contributed a lot to helping us in Qingzhou to eliminate so many bandits and to restore a peaceful life to the people."
Chen Xinghe walked up, held Zhao Ping's hand, and burst into tears of gratitude.
"As a member of Qingzhou, these are all things I should do. Lord Zhoumu, don't take it to heart."
Zhao Ping said politely.
"Put this on and let's go back home to celebrate."
Chen Xinghe held a big red flower and wanted to put it on Zhao Ping's chest.
"I……"
Three black lines rose again on Zhao Ping's forehead.
He really regarded me as a groom!
"Lord Zhou Mu, is this not necessary?"
Zhao Ping said bitterly.
"How not?"
Chen Xinghe glared, "You wiped out so many bandits at once. You are the biggest contributor to our entire Qingzhou. You should be respected by everyone in Qingzhou."
Without allowing any explanation, Chen Xinghe put the big red flower on Zhao Ping's chest.
Then he personally led the team and led Zhao Ping into the city.
As soon as we entered the city, people came up carrying baskets.
"Mr. Zhao, thank you for helping us wipe out the bandits. I have nothing to repay. I only have this basket of eggs to give to Mr. Zhao to replenish his health."
"Sir, the bandits from Erlong Mountain killed my son. I thank you for avenging my son. I don't have anything valuable at home. I can only buy you a few taels of meat."
"Sir, this is the chicken I raised myself. You must accept it..."
The people rushed around to give gifts to Zhao Ping.
Zhao Ping was inexplicably moved.
Look at the people of the Dawei Dynasty, they are so simple.
He only killed some bandits for the purpose of training his troops and collecting the bandits' private possessions to replenish military supplies.
But in the eyes of ordinary people, he is actually doing harm to the people.
Also give him something as a gift.
In the previous life, the border officers and soldiers guarded the border for so many years and worked hard to maintain the stability of the border.
But because some people took advantage of the loopholes and did "all-or-nothing" things, they were reviled and slandered.
Why don't they think about how many people would have been brutally murdered if those border officers hadn't been there?
The peaceful and prosperous age does not exist naturally, but is built through the efforts of generations. There are people who are carrying forward the burden in obscurity.
In comparison, the common people of the Dawei Dynasty are heartwarming.
The people of Yun'an County were bullied like that by Huang Fengnian. Even when the plague broke out, they could still make contributions, work hard, and unite as one.
At this moment, he just killed some bandits, and he was treated like this by the people.
Zhao Ping wants to expand his ambitions.
It should not be limited to Yun'an County, but should be spread as far as possible when possible.
Zhao Ping wanted to protect Donghai County, Qingzhou, and the entire Dawei Dynasty.
"Sir, why are you in a daze?"
When Chen Xinghe saw that Zhao Ping didn't respond for a long time, he quietly pulled his sleeve.
Li Hu, who was standing aside, glanced over with a glare.
He clenched his fists involuntarily, and then released them after making sure there was no danger.
"nothing."
Zhao Ping smiled bitterly.
Those are the ambitions in his heart, how can he tell others about them.
If you really tell it, you won't be treated like a fool.
A mere commoner actually dreamed of ruling the Dawei Dynasty. He has not yet awakened from his dream.
Zhao Ping ignored Chen Xinghe and said to the people in front of him: "Auntie, uncle, I can't accept your gifts."
"I suppressed bandits in response to the invitation from above. It has nothing to do with you."
"Besides, these things may be your family's savings, so you should keep them for the winter."
"Furthermore, our Xiping Village Escort Bureau has had strict requirements since its establishment. We cannot take away any needle or thread from the common people."
"As the organizer, I cannot take the lead in violating the rules."
"Thank you for your kindness. If you have nothing to do, you'd better go back and rest early. It's already getting dark, and it won't be easy to walk if you wait any longer."
"..."
It was only through hard talk that these people were persuaded to retreat.
Of course, just no more gifts, but no one left.
They all knelt down on both sides and kowtowed to Zhao Ping.
It is truly a welcoming place.
In this way, after walking for another half an hour, I saw the state capital's mansion.
There were government soldiers guarding this place, but there were no ordinary people, so Zhao Ping let out a sigh of relief.
He looked at Chen Xinghe and said, "Master Zhou Mu, don't engage in these vain things in the future. It's meaningless and wastes money and people."
"Mr. Zhao, you don't think these people were arranged by me, do you?"
Chen Xinghe said with a smile.
"Is not it?"
Zhao Ping asked rhetorically.
"no."
Chen Xinghe shook his head and explained, "They all live outside the city, close to the bandits, and are often harassed by bandits."
"But the bandits have been busy dealing with you during this period, and they have been very peaceful."
"The common people started asking each other, and then they found out that you had killed all the bandits nearby."
"I learned that you are returning to the city today, so I spontaneously came over to express my gratitude."
"It really has nothing to do with me."
"I even stopped it, but unfortunately there were too many people to stop it, so I just let them go."
"As long as there's no trouble."
It was spontaneous!
Zhao Ping was once again moved by the simplicity of these people.
Try to develop.
For no other reason than for these simple people, Zhao Ping could not stop.
Otherwise, he would be sorry for the chance God gave him to live another life.
In the state capital, some more ceremonies were carried out.
Zhao Ping was a little tired.
Eat when it's time to eat, drink when it's time to drink, reward when it's time to reward, and punish when it's time to punish.
Is there any use in doing so many rituals?
But doing as the Romans do, Zhao Ping did not dare to refute these rituals in other people's territory.
Being treated like an alien makes it difficult to continue to develop.
After struggling for a long time, I finally stopped.
Chen Xinghe then ordered the meal to be served to celebrate Zhao Ping's success.
The key person sits in the room.
For example, Chen Xinghe, the master of state animal husbandry, commanded the commander of the army and horses, Mu Shangwu, and his staff Chen Jiu.
In Qingzhou, Tao Tao, the official secretary, Shi Daquan, the household minister, Wen Tiansheng, the rites minister, Guo Quanhan, the military minister, Cao Kui, the criminal minister, and Bai Chigan, the industrial minister.
As well as Beiping, the prime minister on the left, and Fang Leizheng, the prime minister on the right.
There were only three people on Zhao Ping's side.
They are Zhao Ping, personal bodyguard Li Hu, and deputy chief bodyguard Zuo Zhigang.
Zhao Ping was invited to the seat of honor.
Close to Chen Xinghe.
Li Hu followed him and sat next to him.
Zuo Zhigang sat at the bottom of the table.
After everyone was seated, the food and drinks were served.
After being hungry all day, Zhao Ping ate very deliciously even if it was not to his liking.
"Mr. Zhao, don't just eat."
The first person to speak was Prime Minister Zuo Beiping. He walked towards Zhao Ping carrying a wine bottle.
"Sir, you are a great contributor to our Qingzhou in slaying the bandits. I'd like to give you a toast."
Without giving Zhao Ping a chance to talk, he raised his head and drank it all in one gulp.
He also turned the wine cup over to show that he had drank it all.
"Sorry, I'm not good at drinking. Can I have tea instead of wine?"
Zhao Ping asked.
Just kidding, there are so many people sitting here, how many drinks can one person toast him, how can he bear it.
If you are drunk, how will you find out the officials behind the bandits later?
Maybe those officials were worried that the matter would be exposed and secretly killed him. Who could he find to reason with?
"Um?"
Bepin's face darkened.
He is the fourth boss in the entire Qingzhou, and the territory of Qingzhou shakes several times when he stamps his feet.
Now that he was toasting in person, Zhao Ping actually wanted to drink tea.
This doesn't give him face.
Beiping snorted coldly and said angrily: "We wiped out a few waves of bandits, received a few compliments, and then raised our tail to the sky."
"I feel ashamed to be associated with such a person."
"You can celebrate yourselves, I'm leaving."
Throwing away the wine bottle in his hand, Beping turned around angrily.
