"Yes, your Majesty."

Shangguan Wan'er nodded, shook the reins, and the carriage continued to move towards the county town.

Wherever you pass along the way, you can’t see the green rice fields at a glance.

Wu Zetian nodded with relief.

Food is the most important thing for the people. Only when the people are full can the country and the country be stable. It is rare for this Qingyuan magistrate to plant tens of thousands of acres of rice in Qingzhou Prefecture, which is thousands of miles away.

Why has the local prefecture never reported such a minister?

Wu Zetian fell into deep thought.

As the rice fields continue to retreat, a towering city corridor gradually appeared at the end of the horizon.

From a distance, I feel a magnificent feeling.

"This is?"

Wu Zetian stood up directly from the carriage and looked at the city in front of him with shock.

The city walls are built very high, even higher than Qingzhou Prefecture City!

The merchants coming and going in front of it were like ants entering and leaving.

In addition, there were two rows of soldiers standing at the gate of the city. Although they were not as good as thousands of Niuwei, they were almost the same.

"How could there be such a city in this poor and bad water place? Wan'er, are you sure we are here in Qingyuan County?" Wu Zetian subconsciously looked at Shangguan Wan'er.

Shangguan Wan'er nodded, "Return to Your Majesty, according to the map provided by the Meihua Nei Guard, this place is indeed Qingyuan County."

"I just don't know why such a big change happened."

"This is strange." Wu Zetian said in confusion: Qingzhou Prefecture has natural disasters every year, and it can't even afford to eat. Where can I get the spare money to build a city in Qingyuan County?

After hesitating for a moment, a caravan near the Wu Zetian Dynasty bowed.

"Brother, is this place Qingyuan County?"

She felt that it must be a duplicate name, otherwise she would not be able to explain that a broken county who had been poor for more than ten years would suddenly become rich.

When the caravan shopkeeper turned around, he saw that it was two merchants with extraordinary temperament, so he immediately bowed his hand to return the gift.

"You are from another place, this is indeed Qingyuan County."

"How could it become like this? If I remember correctly, Qingyuan County should still be in a desolate shape eight years ago."

Recalling the scene eight years ago, the shopkeeper sighed.

"Yes, Qingyuan County was not just desolate eight years ago, it was simply hell on earth. Only three thousand people survived."

"If the imperial court hadn't sent Shen County Magistrate, I'd probably the entire county town would have been ruined long ago."

"Why, in order to thank Magistrate Shen for his kindness, everyone specially set up a statue for him at the city gate." As he said that, the shopkeeper pointed at a two-meter-high statue.

"Why are you so short?" Wu Zetian said in surprise: It will take at least one meter to make such great merits according to the regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty?

The shopkeeper shook his head.

"Minister Shen said that thunder, rain and dew are all kindness. If Qingyuan County can have such a prosperous situation today, it depends on the benevolent policies imposed by His Majesty today."

"He and a small magistrate dare not accept it."

"Look, the statue of the emperor three feet tall next to it was erected by our county magistrate himself. No matter how wind or rainy it is, he has never stopped worshiping."

Shangguan Wan'er was surprised when she made such great contributions. She was not greedy for me at all, and was used to establish the image of a benevolent king for the emperor.

This is to be simple in the Emperor's heart.

really.

Wu Zetian laughed.

"The strong wind knows the strong grass, but the country is difficult to recognize loyal ministers. This Shen Magistrate is a good talent who is loyal to the king and the country."

"Let's go in and take a look."

The two of them came to the city gate. After seeing their way, the soldiers guarding the city gate politely let them into the city.

When the two women stood in the city, they were shocked again.

On the bustling streets, people came and went, and vehicles transporting goods were flowing endlessly, and shops on both sides of the road were filled with merchants.

Its prosperity is far better than that of the gods Luoyang!

"Young Master Wu, there are too many people here, let's find a place to rest first." Shangguan Wan'er said loudly while protecting Wu Zetian.

"Okay, let's go to Dongsheng Inn opposite to take a night off."

Wu Zetian nodded, and the two drove their carriage to the inn opposite.

When the guest came to the door, the guy put the towel on his shoulder and smiled and said, "Two guests, please come in!"

"Man, give us a good room."

"Okay, please, two guests on the second floor!"

After the two entered the Tianzi room, Wu Zetian was about to sit down when his stomach suddenly started to growl. Shangguan Wan'er, who was beside him, said when she saw this.

"My man, my master is hungry, bring you good wine and food."

"To be honest, the shop only provides accommodation but not food. If you want to eat, you can take a look at this."

The shopkeeper enthusiastically took out a dish card from his arms.

"All the dishes in this county are on top, such as braised chicken rice, duck blood vermicelli, Qingyuan County Big Pan Chicken, etc."

"Where do you want to eat, you can match the dishes at the back of which dish to ensure that one stick of incense is delivered to your room."

Wu Zetian was excited when she heard this: "You may not be able to deliver so many dishes, right?"

The shop guy nodded with a smile..

"What the guest said is right. We will definitely not be able to deliver so many dishes, but there are riders."

While speaking, a man with a flag on his back ran up to the second floor, took the vegetable sign and took a look, turned around and ran downstairs.

Not long after the sound of horse hooves went away.

In less than a stick of incense, the Qingyuan large plate chicken that Wu Zetian ordered was sent into the room.

The appearance is exactly the same as the restaurant.

"Customer, I am rider Cao Rong, please give me a good review on my evaluation book."

Looking at the rider's expectant look, Wu Zetian hesitated for a moment and wrote a good word.

"Thank you, guest."

The rider who received good reviews rushed to the next location again.

Seeing the two guests looking thoughtful, the shop clerk who had not left explained, "You don't have to worry about the quality of the food."

"This food takeaway is our official brand in Qingyuan County, and it is guaranteed both in terms of service and quality."

"Official brand?" Wu Zetian raised his eyebrows, and was extremely surprised.

"Yes, this is the idea that we, Magistrate Chen, came up with. It not only facilitates customers, but also finds a way to make money for riders and restaurants."

"It can be considered as beautiful as all three."

"So that's the case. You go out first. I'm calling you if you have something to do."

After the shopkeeper went out, Wu Zetian wandered around Qingyuan Dapan Chicken, and was amazed.

What a great food takeaway, which not only facilitates diners and restaurants, but also provides people with money-making work. Such a good idea is really a pity that the magistrate can come up with.

Shangguan Wan'er picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of chicken and put it in her mouth. After finding that it was not poisonous, she took out the jade chopsticks for Wu Zetian.

"Your Majesty, this big plate of chicken tastes good. Why don't I find that magistrate for you in a while?"

"Forget it, today's journey is exhausted, or......"

Before Wu Zetian could finish his words, a shout suddenly came from outside the window.
Chapter completed!