Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Since my father-in-law is going back to Nanjing, let's pack up quickly. Let's go back to Huashi City first and talk to Xun Yu and Lu Su to avoid panic. Then, we will quickly go back north. Wait. When you come again, just bring your family with you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Cao Cao was happy.
Although the eldest son Cao Ang still has to stay in Nanjing, it is a great blessing for his family to come to Huashi City with him.
Cao Cao left in a hurry.
After Cao Cao left, Lu Xuan thought about it and once again summoned Huang Zhong, Xiahou Dun, Zhang Ren and others who had just been here. All of these people were very curious. After all, they had just been here. Lu Xuan announced that he would temporarily leave Hua City and return to China, so everyone returned to Hua City one after another and followed the arrangements of Xun Yu and Lu Su.
After Lu Xuan made arrangements, he and Cao Cao set off back to Huashi City.
After returning to Huashi City, Lu Xuan first told Xun Yu and Lu Su the news, asking them to take charge of the follow-up governance of Tianzhu to ensure that Tianzhu's governance would be further promoted.
After Xun Yu and Lu Su left, Lu Xuan told Da Qiao the news and asked Da Qiao to gather all the girls and ask who was willing to go back and they could go back with them. It's just that the big team walked behind and couldn't join Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan wanted to rush back first.
After some questioning, all the girls wanted to go back. On the one hand, I have been away from China for too long, and I still miss my family in my hometown. Now I can go back, even though I won't be with Lu Xuan, I still have something to look forward to when I go back.
When Lu Xuan saw that all the girls were going back, he didn't stop them and let Da Qiao lead the way.
Lu Xuan himself and Cao Cao rushed on the road first.
Both men rode north.
The journey north was very smooth.
Lu Xuan passed through the designated areas of Beixiangzhou and Guizhou without stopping and did not see Xue Zong or Lu Rong. Only after entering the Western Regions and arriving at Taqiancheng, the seat of the Western Regions, and the territory of Zhuge Liang in Xizhou, did he stay briefly.
Zhuge Liang has made outstanding achievements in governing Xizhou and has officially served as the governor of Xizhou.
Locally, the customs and customs are transforming towards the Central Plains, and the language, characters, customs, etc. are all changing little by little. Zhuge Liang was already promoting the etiquette of the Central Plains, and was subtly changing the hair accessories, clothing, etc. of the Western Regions.
All this is due to Zhuge Liang.
After Lu Xuan heard Zhuge Liang's simple report, he was also very appreciative.
Zhuge Liang's ability to govern local areas is indeed very strong. The key is to influence the people subtly, which Zhuge Liang is very good at. Zhuge Liang's governance in Xizhou was outstanding. Lu Xuan didn't stay too long.
I arrived in Kancheng in the morning, had lunch, and continued on my way in the afternoon. However, as the Western Regions entered the cold winter, the speed of traveling slowed down. They mainly had to use horse-drawn carriages instead of riding horses because it was too cold.
Passing through the Western Regions and entering the Liangzhou area.
Although the weather is bitterly cold, compared to the extreme weather in the Western Regions, the further south you go from Liangzhou, the warmer it becomes. Under Zhong Yao's governance, Liangzhou became more and more prosperous. The area and living environment where the Qiang and Di people lived were completely changed in an orderly manner.
Everything is thriving.
Lu Xuan took an hour to meet with Zhong Yao, the governor of Liangzhou, and listened to Zhong Yao's general overview of Liangzhou. After understanding the situation in Liangzhou, Lu Xuan took Cao Cao on his way, and the two of them headed south-east.
When we entered Chencang, Guanzhong from the Western Regions, we started heading east, successfully passed Hulao Pass, and left the Sili area to go south to Jingzhou.
At this time, another year has passed.
Another year.
Although the weather is cold in spring, the weather in Jingzhou is much worse than that in Guanzhong and the Western Regions.
After entering February, Lu Xuan returned to Xiangyang, Jingzhou, and took time to meet Lu Meng. Now the news of Lu Xuan's return has spread, and it has also caused certain waves.
Lu Meng looked at Lu Xuan who had returned with an expectant expression and asked: "Your Majesty has been conquering the east and west these years. I am really envious in my heart. I don't want to enjoy the high official salary, but just hope to follow your Majesty. I don't know what your Majesty will do this time." Come back, when will you leave again?”
Lu Xuan did not answer immediately and asked with a smile: "Why, don't you want to be the governor of Jingzhou?"
"In no mood!"
Lu Meng answered without thinking.
He looked serious and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have only one idea, that is to follow you to conquer the East and West. Only by following Your Majesty can I feel happy in my heart. I sincerely ask Your Majesty's permission to leave with you next time."
Lu Xuanxiao said: "Lu Meng, Jingzhou also needs to develop, and Jingzhou is very critical. Now the north of Jingzhou is good, but has the most remote place in the south of Jingzhou developed?"
Lu Meng's cheeks twitched!
He was a little helpless.
The Jingzhou area under his rule, whether it is Nanyang County, Nanjun, Changsha County, Wuling County and other places, although there are also remote places, they are all developing very well. Especially Jiangxia County is even more lively and prosperous.
But the southernmost area of Jingzhou is different and has never developed.
There are many high mountains and rivers in the south, many lofty mountains, and many barren mountains and wild ridges. Although there are cities in these places, they are very far away from each other and cannot be contacted at all.
The only road that can lead to it is a mountain path.
There is no other way.
Nowadays, just to build roads and continuously cut down trees, more people have to be recruited to do it, which consumes a lot of energy. The problem is that with this kind of thing, you can’t see the effect in a short time, and you can’t see the benefits.
Lü Meng also had a sense of accomplishment in governing the place, but compared to strategizing on the battlefield, various instigations and various plans and layouts on the battlefield, Lü Meng preferred that.
Lu Meng looked helpless and said: "Your Majesty, it is not easy to develop a place. At present, the north of Jingzhou is prosperous and has developed. However, the southernmost part is still sparsely populated and it will take a long time to develop."
Lu Xuanxiao said: "Since Jingzhou has not developed well, how can I take you away? Now your task is to govern Jingzhou well and develop the south of Jingzhou. If you do this well, your contribution will be far greater than that of following you. I am going out to fight."
Lu Meng said: "I know."
Lu Xuan patted Lu Meng's shoulder lightly, but without any blow, and encouraged him: "You are still very young, so you have to work hard. If you encounter difficulties in the governance of Jingzhou and start to retreat, how can you convince me in the future?"
Lu Meng said again: "I will remember your Majesty's teachings and will definitely live up to your Majesty's high expectations!"
Lu Xuan encouraged Lu Meng again and said that if Jingzhou was managed well, he would send Lu Meng to follow him. After a conversation, Lu Xuan took Cao Cao and set off southward without staying to eat.
This time the journey south is no longer by land. We can take a boat from the ferry in Xiangyang and go south from the Han River, all the way south to join the Yangtze River. Then, we headed east along the Yangtze River, heading all the way to the east of the Yangtze River.
Going back by water is faster.
However, both Lu Xuan and Cao Cao were a little timid because of their close proximity to their hometown. Cao Cao was doing better, but Lu Xuan was the most nervous because he was worried about the health of Lu Kang and Zheng Xuan. After all, the two elders were older.
