The Zhen family's convoy entered Chang Mountain under the lead of the matriarch, Zhang shi.
Zhang was originally from Changshan. She had married into Zhongshan early, but she would still return to visit her relatives and friends at a young age.
However, after coming to Chang Mountain this time, the earth-shattering changes made her very surprised and somewhat incredulous.
The surrounding houses were well-arranged. They were not made of rammed earth, but an unknown material.
She had sent people to inquire about it. It seemed that the cement and red bricks were invented and researched by the King of Chang Shan.
The ground was no longer a dirt road, nor was it paved with bluestone. It was a cement road. It was extremely convenient for the carriage to pass through, and it did not even tremble.
What surprised him the most was that after entering Chang Mountain, he headed straight for the county's ruling Yuan family. The Zhen family saw happiness on the faces of the commoners!
In many teahouses, storytellers were talking about books such as the Investiture of the Gods. They also knew that these books were novels that were serialized from newspapers.
The fact that the commoners were still in the mood to listen to books while working was enough to show that they had already achieved a state where they did not have to worry about food and clothing and lived in peace and contentment.
Some of the servants had urinated and wanted to find a random street to settle it. However, he was told by the patrolling soldiers to go to the public toilet.
No wonder the streets and alleys of Chang Mountain did not have the stench of urine like other cities. They were clean and tidy, and the air was very fresh.
After the group arrived at Concubine Yuan, their impressions became even more peculiar.
The economy and trade here were even more vigorous. When they passed by the school district, they heard the sound of reading, which surprised them greatly.
They had received news from the newspapers that the King of Chang Shan provided food and accommodation for the schools in Chang Shan and recruited students from all over the world.
Listening to the sound of reading, there were no less than ten thousand people.
This was only the tip of the iceberg of the academy. Looking at the overall situation, the number of students was at least more than 100,000.
These were all free teaching, which made them secretly shocked. Could Chang Mountain's financial and food support them?
This was just what they had seen and heard along the way. Before they had even explored it in depth, they were already incomparably shocked.
It felt like a country bumpkin entering the city for the first time.
If they had a deeper understanding, they would probably be even more shocked.
This made the Chang Shan soldiers and officials who were serving them feel extremely proud. These earth-shattering changes were Liu Chen's masterpiece.
It was also the result of the hard work of many soldiers, officials, commoners, and scholars!
They were proud that their home was shocked and envied by outsiders!
The group arrived at the military camp. It didn't take long before Liu Chen led Qushou, Tian Feng, Guo Jia, and the others to appear.
"Prince Chang Shan!"
The Zhen family members bowed respectfully. The other Chang Shan officials and soldiers were even more respectful.
"No need for formalities. Everyone, get up."
Liu Chen looked at the horses behind him and his heart was stirred.
There was no land for raising horses in the Han Dynasty, and even if there was, it would be crooked. It was not as good as the Ferghana Horses on the frontier.
Even with the horse policy, the supply was still in short supply.
The Changshan army only had twenty thousand horses, but this was clearly not enough.
The Zhen family's trade this time was undoubtedly a huge supplement to the Chang Shan cavalry.
"Big brother!"
Just as Liu Chen was looking at the horses around him, an ethereal voice sounded in surprise.
Liu Chen looked in the direction of the voice.
Beside a beautiful woman with smooth skin, almond-shaped eyes, and peach-shaped cheeks, there was a young girl with delicate features, petite, and sweet.
When she saw his gaze, the girl's baby fat face flushed red, making her look extremely cute.
Although she was still a young girl, she was undoubtedly a beauty.
"So it's little Zhen Mi!"
Liu Chen looked at each other and smiled. He suddenly remembered their meeting two years ago. At that time, he had led Zhao Yunnan to fight in the north and swept away the surrounding Yellow Turban Army and Black Mountain Army.
When he was in Zhongshan, he saved Zhen Mi, who had encountered bandits, and the two of them were fated.
Upon hearing Liu Chen's shout, Zhen Mi let go of her mother's hand and ran over with her small legs, her dark eyes flashing with joy.
Then, as the Zhen family members didn't know whether to laugh or cry, she directly threw herself into Liu Chen's arms.
Liu Chen didn't treat her as an outsider and directly carried her.
Zhao Yun and the other soldiers still remembered this petite and cute girl, so they did not stop her.
After throwing herself into Liu Chen's arms, Zhen Mi's face suddenly turned red. After teasing her, Liu Chen put her down.
Zhen Mi was obedient. She returned to her mother's side with blushing cheeks. She turned her head and looked at Liu Chen. There was no one else in her eyes.
"Your Highness."
Although Zhang shi was not a woman, she still looked dignified and beautiful. Her voice had a kind of graceful posture as she said,
" I've brought 30,000 horses on behalf of the Zhen family. The ironware..."
Zhang shi explained concisely while Qiushou and Tian Feng calculated quickly. Zhao Yun's eyes were filled with surprise.
With 30,000 horses, in addition to the original 20,000 horses, the number of Chang Shan Cavalry would reach 50,000!
With the addition of the stave iron, stirrels, and saddles, their overall strength could be said to have undergone a world-shaking change.
"This time, I thank the Zhen family for their loyalty. This king will not forget this kindness.”Liu Chen cupped his hands and said gratefully.
To be able to ignore the Yuan family's orders and stand on Chang Shan's side without hesitation. This was equivalent to betting on Chang Mountain.
Although Chang Shan already had iron mines, they had a lot of savings for horses. This could be considered a timely help.
"Your Highness, you're too kind!"
Zhang shi didn't take credit for it, but said with surprise,
"Along the way, we've seen the changes in Chang Mountain. It can be said to be earth-shattering.
"Your Highness 'wisdom and policy will benefit the country and the people. In the future, the development of Chang Mountain will definitely amaze the world.”
Next.
It was time to flatter each other.
Liu Chen didn't stay idle either. He sent someone to receive the horses and ironware. At the same time, he sent people to bring the Zhen family around Chang Shan.
Zhang shi and Zhen Mi were led by Liu Chen to tour Chang Mountain. Ju Shou and Tian Feng put down their administrative affairs and explained.
When she passed by a salt shop and saw the refined salt inside, Zhang Shi was completely shocked!
"This, this is actually salt? It's snow-white and flawless, crystal clear!"
Zhang Shi found it hard to believe!
Some of the Zhen family's higher-ups were even more shocked!
The group of people were completely dumbfounded after tasting it!
"This is the refined salt produced through the lord's salt production method. It's the highest grade snow salt!”
Ju Shou stroked his beard proudly and said,"In the entire world, only my Chang Mountain has it!"”
Everyone from the Zhen family was completely shocked!
Zhang shi asked the price carefully and impatiently.
When they found out that the high-grade snow salt was only half the price of the original coarse salt, they were once again shocked!
If these high-grade snow salt from Chang Mountain were to be transported out, the official salt from all over the Great Han would be defeated and no one would buy it!
Although salt and iron were official businesses, who cared about this agreement now? The Imperial Court could not even take care of themselves!
"This…"
"Your Highness, may I ask if the Zhen family can sell the snowflake salt?" Madam Zhang asked hesitantly.
"No matter the price, my Zhen family will do everything we can to solve it.”
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