Qin Xiao hesitated for a moment. As an emperor, other than the eldest princess, it was difficult to find anyone he could trust to express his inner feelings.
He told the eldest princess the current situation in Fengzhou.
The eldest princess took a breath of air.
After some time passed, Xu Mo actually came up with so many tricks again.
Suddenly she understood why Qin Xiao wanted to kill Xu Mo.
From the ruler's point of view, adding Xu Mo's property to the national treasury would bring more benefits than harm to the Zhou Dynasty.
This actually has nothing to do with personal likes and dislikes, or is driven by interests.
"You now know the reason why I want to target Xu Mo."
Qin Xiao sighed.
The eldest princess suddenly said: "Father, what is the situation in Fengzhou, we need to see it for ourselves before we can make a conclusion."
"I would like to accompany my father."
Hear this.
Qin Xiao was also tempted.
Take a trip to Fengzhou Weifu?
good.
The decision is made, let's go.
Qin Xiao arranged the affairs in and outside the palace, and Qin Xiao and the eldest princess once again went on tour incognito.
More than ten days later, the carriage and horses arrived in Fengzhou.
Just arrived at the city gate.
The soldiers guarding the city enthusiastically introduced them to the consumption and entertainment venues in the city.
And standing outside, you can hear the lively and noisy sounds in the city.
Through the city gate, you can see the neat and uniform streets, which are grand and beautiful.
But there are also many places where the foundation has only been laid.
Farther away, countless chimneys of different lengths stretch into the sky.
Streams of black smoke erupted from it.
That's the so-called 'factory'.
Seeing this, Qin Xiao knew that Fengzhou had been planned by Xu Mo to be the second Chong County. As long as some time was given, it was a certainty to surpass Chong County.
After entering Fengzhou City, Qin Xiao realized that Fengzhou's current development exceeded his expectations.
Businessmen can be seen everywhere.
On the roadside of the market, in front of shops of all sizes, there are words like 'XX Chamber of Commerce' and 'Investment for such-and-such project' written on them.
Just take a few steps on the street and you can hear conversations about buying and selling.
Qin Xiao was deeply shocked.
The Imperial City Division had previously reported that there were many caravans in Fengzhou.
But after seeing it with my own eyes, I realized that the number of merchants was exaggerated.
There are even more merchants than there are in the capital.
After being surprised, Qin Xiao could only adapt.
He asked his guards to inquire about the location of the Imperial City Division.
The people nearby heard that they were going to the most prosperous area of Fengzhou.
Even the way they looked at them was full of envy.
Only then did Qin Xiao remember that it was Xu Mo who personally selected a good location and granted it to them.
so.
Xu Mo is at least quite reliable.
Qin Xiao and others passed through the business district and passed a large number of factories. Then come to the residential area.
The streets here are bustling.
There are vendors selling food and drink everywhere.
"The fragrant and crispy sesame cakes are freshly baked."
A vendor was shouting loudly.
Smelling the fragrant sesame cakes, Qin Xiao recalled the past.
"When I was a kid, I was bragging to my friends who were herding sheep."
"I said that when I grow up and have money, I will give them endless sesame seed cakes to eat every day."
Qin Xiao was filled with emotion.
"At that time, I just wanted to have enough to eat every day. Having sesame cakes to eat was the life of a rich person."
The eldest princess smiled at the side:
"I'll buy two and give them to my father to try. Let's also see the taste of Fengzhou."
After hearing this, Qin Xiao happily let the eldest princess go.
The eldest princess got out of the car and was going to buy sesame cakes.
When the sesame seed seller saw someone coming, he shouted more enthusiastically.
"Shaobing, big and fragrant."
The eldest princess asked: "I want to buy two sesame cakes. How much does one cost?"
The hawker greeted him with a smile: "Thirty cents."
The eldest princess suddenly stopped taking the sesame cakes.
"A sesame seed cake costs thirty cents?"
"The sesame cakes in the capital cost less than ten cents."
Not far away, Qin Xiao's expression changed after hearing this.
The vendor glanced at him as if nothing was wrong: "Are there a few outsiders here?"
Qin Xiao strode forward and snorted:
"What? You see we are outsiders? Do you want to trick us?"
The hawker's face twitched:
"As you said, guest officers, our products are genuine and the sesame cakes are different from those elsewhere."
"There's a lot of meat stuffing in it, it's as much meat as a plate of meat dishes."
While talking, the vendor broke open a sesame seed cake on the spot.
It's really full of meat.
That portion is more meat than ordinary people from ordinary families eat in one meal.
Qin Xiao looked puzzled.
"Won't we lose money by putting so much meat?"
Looking at it this way, thirty cents is too cheap.
The merchant smiled proudly.
"Haha, we ordinary people in Fengzhou are living a good life now."
“If we don’t put more meat in the sesame cakes, who will buy them?”
Qin Xiao couldn't believe it:
"Can the people of Fengzhou eat whatever meat they want during their daily lives?"
The vast majority of people in Dazhou can live a good life if they can only eat one meal of meat a month.
Seeing Qin Xiao's surprise, the vendor smiled even more cheerfully.
"You will understand if you stay in Fengzhou for two more days."
Qin Xiao nodded and immediately wandered around the city casually with the eldest princess.
while walking.
Suddenly I heard a man's voice:
"Boss, the fruits in your store look pretty good. Give me a pound of each."
Qin Xiao looked over.
The store owner agreed and packed the fruits quickly.
Peaches, plums, apricots, grapes, etc., you name it.
"Sir, it's packed, seven hundred coins!"
The man paid readily.
The store owner introduced enthusiastically: "Sir, do you need door-to-door delivery? The shipping fee is only 20 yuan."
"Well, it's really hard to get, so take it to my house."
The man agreed without much thought.
Qin Xiao was speechless for a while.
If a commoner's family casually spends 600 cash on fruits, would you believe it if you hadn't seen it with your own eyes?
Qin Xiao couldn't help but ask: "Here, you bought so much fruit, can you finish it?"
The man selling fruit replied: "How come the whole family of five people, old and young, can't finish the food? Besides, it can be squeezed into juice, and children like to drink it."
"After all, it's only six hundred coins, so it's not much!"
The man's tone revealed a hint of pride.
juice? Qin Xiao thought of the drink he drank when he went to Chong County.
Hmm, it tastes really good.
Qin Xiao couldn't help but want to drink again.
Qin Xiao spent the whole morning strolling on the street.
People everywhere are spending money like water.
Qin Xiao had to believe that the people of Fengzhou were living an enviable and good life.
Finally, Qin Xiao and his party arrived at the Imperial City Division's residence.
Looking around, you can see the red and yellow glazed eaves, and the majestic stone lion standing at the door...
If it weren't for the "Qin Mansion" plaque hanging high above the door.
Qin Xiao even suspected that he was in the wrong place.
The building in front of me is indeed the stronghold of the Imperial City Division in Fengzhou.
