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    Although after one year of development by Li Min, both the population and per capita income of Dengzhou City have increased significantly. Taking the population as an example, it has exploded from more than 300,000 people at the beginning to nearly one million people. These  Most of the increased population came from other nearby states to find work. After all, so many factories were opened in Dengzhou at once, there was an extreme shortage of manpower, and there were not enough slaves, so workers could only be recruited at high prices.  Of course, the household registrations of these migrant workers are still in their original states and counties. Although some of them have brought their families to live in Dengzhou, they can only be regarded as illegal households.  Li Min not only ignored these gangsters, but also secretly supported them. Seeing the loss of local population, other states not only did not dare to ask Li Min for people, they even did not dare to take care of them. After all, he was a prince, and they did not dare to offend him.

    The increase in the population of Dengzhou has also caused the scale of Dengzhou City to continue to grow. However, due to the restrictions of the city wall, the land in the city is limited. In order to cope with this situation, several large-scale satellite cities have been built outside Dengzhou City.  These satellite cities are managed by officials sent by Li Min. At the same time, for the sake of safety, they have built thick city walls with bricks, stones and cement, and the city gates are closed on time every day. After all, opposite Dengzhou is the battlefield of Goguryeo, so be careful in everything.  .

    The permanent population of Dengzhou City is about 150,000. If several satellite cities are included, the number is estimated to be at least 300,000. Almost one-third of the entire population of Dengzhou is concentrated here, and there are also a large number of  The so-called invisible population is the servants, slaves, etc. of each family. These people have no household registration and rely on their respective masters for a living. In addition, there are many wealthy households in Dengzhou.  The size of the slave group is very large, so if these people are included, the population of the entire Dengzhou City has exceeded 350,000. And this is because of the war in Goguryeo, and many people are worried that the war will reach Dengzhou, so  I temporarily left Dengzhou before the Chinese New Year.

    A city with a population of 350,000 people was considered a city in the Tang Dynasty.  It is already an extremely rare big city. Except for super cities like Chang'an and Luoyang, there are few cities in the entire Tang Dynasty that can compare with Dengzhou.  Therefore, this year¡¯s Spring Festival in Dengzhou is not as lively as that in Chang¡¯an.  But the difference is limited, and there are also some local customs that are different from those in the Guanzhong area, which makes Li Min and Wen Xin feel very fresh.

    For example, in the early morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year.  There is a very interesting custom in Dengzhou. All the children in the city dress up before dawn, and then run around in groups in the city, going from house to house asking for food. At this time, even poor families  , usually prepare some homemade snacks, and the rich set up stalls in front of their doors early to distribute various dried fruit snacks, and the work of distributing these things is usually done by the hostess of each family personally.

    For this custom.  Wen Xin felt very fresh, because she heard that this custom had the same function as the custom of touching copper nails on city gates during the Lantern Festival. The more food given to children on that day, the better the chance of getting pregnant and having children in the new year.  Although Wen Xin is only sixteen years old this year.  She was still two years short of the agreed age, but it was a good intention after all, and there were also many maids getting married in the palace, so Wen Xin took the lead and all the young married women cooperated in funding and prepared a lot of snacks and fruits.  In the early morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, they lined up in front of the palace and distributed them to the children with smiles.

    Wen Xin followed Li Min and showed up several times in Dengzhou City. Almost everyone knew that Princess Qi was a gentle and beautiful girl. This act of being close to the people made her reputation soar, almost surpassing Li Min's.  Reputation.  Regarding this accident, Li Min sighed in his heart. It seems that no matter what era, beauties always take advantage of it. He has racked his brains and done so much for the people of Dengzhou, but it is still not as good as Wen Xin's accidental act on a whim.  .

    After the New Year, the materials prepared by Dengzhou and several nearby states were also delivered. The materials used to reward the army years ago have been delivered. The main items prepared this time are some unique foods such as Lantern Festival. After all, for the people of the Tang Dynasty,  It is said that the Lantern Festival is more important than the Chinese New Year. The soldiers worked hard in the expedition, so it is appropriate to eat a Lantern Festival.

    But this time, in addition to sending Yuanxiao and other supplies, Su Dingfang and Xi Junmai, as well as 300 royal guards, were also on the ship. They brought a letter written by Li Min to General Niu Jinda and wanted to serve on the front line, hoping to  Although the swordsman has no eyesight on the battlefield, he will probably die on the battlefield, but if he wants to get ahead, he must make sacrifices, and they are all prepared for this.

    When Su Dingfang and others left, Li Min went to the pier to see them off. However, on that occasion, Li Min didn't say anything. He raised the strongest Five Kings Drunk and everyone drank three bowls in a row, and then Su Dingfang and Xi Jun bought it.  After leading the team and paying a solemn military salute to Li Min, he resolutely set foot on the departing ship.

    But just after sending Su Dingfang and the others away, Li Min received news that made him angry. Li Yong was missing. He spent two days searching the palace and Dengzhou City, but there was no trace of him.  Not foundarrive.  There was no need to guess at this time. Li Min was sure that this kid must have snuck onto Su Dingfang's ship at some point. At the current speed, he would have reached Besha City on the opposite side.

    "Yan Bei, do you dare to say that you didn't know about this?" In the main hall of the palace, Li Min shouted angrily at Yan Bei who was standing below. After knowing that Li Yong had escaped, Li Min was furious.  He was furious. After finally calming down, he immediately thought that someone must be helping Li Yong in this matter, otherwise he would not be able to get into the heavily defended munitions ship.

    "Hehe, Liulang is indeed Liulang, he guessed the truth right away!" Yanbei said with a playful smile, as if he already knew that Li Min would find his head.

    As soon as he heard the other party's admission, Li Min became furious and went up and kicked Yan Bei in the butt. However, he didn't expect that although Yan Bei was a scholar, he dodge quickly and ducked, allowing Li Min to miss the kick.

    "Asshole! Do you know that Ninth Brother is only sixteen years old this year, how dangerous it is to let him go to the battlefield at such a young age?" Li Min's sneak attack failed, but he did not give up. He chased and beat him angrily.  pointed at Yan Bei and asked.

    "I know, but Jiulang's reasons for this matter are also very good, and I am not the only one who helped him, Brother Yuwen also had a hand in this matter!" Yan Bei fled while irresponsibly turning in another accomplice Yuwen Hu.  out.

    "What? Brother Yuwen is the brother-in-law of the ninth brother, how could he be so confused?" Li Min heard that Yuwenhu also participated in Li Yong's escape plan. Not only was he even more angry, but he also felt a little incredible. At the same time, he was also concerned about Yan Bei's pursuit.  Also stopped.

    Yan Bei saw Li Min stop and hurriedly straightened his messy clothes, and then said with a serious face: "Liu Lang, I know you have always regarded Jiu Lang as your biological brother and thought he was young and ignorant, but don't forget  , he is actually the same age as you, and it is rare that he has the courage now to make a career on the battlefield. As an elder brother, you should be happy for him!"

    "Hmph, you said it lightly. If something happens to Ninth Brother, would I still have the nerve to see Uncle Wang and his wife?" No matter what Yan Bei said, Li Min couldn't listen, even though he had never seen Leng Weapon.  The battlefields of the era were cruel, but you can also know how bloody and dangerous hand-to-hand combat with swords and guns was by looking at them.

    "Liu Lang, you are wrong. In fact, you don't have to worry about this issue!" Yan Bei suddenly straightened his face and said seriously, "I wonder who King Hejian is. Among the royal family, except for your father,  He was the number one man in the army, and he was invincible on the battlefield. He single-handedly pacified the entire south of the Tang Dynasty. Although he no longer paid attention to military affairs in recent years, as a general and father, he saw his son  With such ambition and wanting to inherit the glory of their Hejian Palace on the battlefield, do you think he should be happy or angry?"

    "But¡­¡­"

    Li Ming just wanted to refute, but was immediately interrupted by Yan Bei: "I know you are afraid that Li Yong will be in danger, but who is the King of Hejian? He has been rolling on the battlefield since he was a teenager. He is more concerned about the dangers on the battlefield than anyone else.  Everyone knows that, to put it bluntly, even if Li Yong encounters something unexpected on the battlefield, King Hejian will only be proud of his son and will not blame you, let alone Yuwen.  Brother, are you blocking me in front?"

    Yan Bei's words were very reasonable, and he also had a good grasp of Li Xiaogong's psychology. He even pointed out in the end that Yuwenhu was Li Yong's brother-in-law, and Li Yong also got his approval. No matter what happens in the future, the first  The unlucky one was also Yu Wenhu, and the second one was Li Min.

    However, Li Min was not so easy to persuade. No matter what Yan Bei said, he firmly disagreed. Yan Bei called Yu Wenhu, but both of them failed to convince Li Min. In the end, he sent someone to Niu Da  At the general's place, ask someone to escort Li Yong back.  Regarding Li Min's decision, although Yan Bei and Yu Wenhu sighed on the surface, they were happy in their hearts. The battlefield in Goguryeo was so big that there were only two marching generals, and there were also deputy generals, generals, etc.  There are countless, and many generals have old ties with the King of Hejian. Li Yong has no intention of going to General Niu.

    And just when Li Min was upset about Li Yong, another piece of news suddenly came from Chang'an that made him at a loss. His restless emperor father finally decided to lead a new expedition just like in history.  Goguryeo, and just after the Spring Festival, they rushed eastward with 20,000 imperial guards impatiently. Unfortunately, the Yellow River was frozen at this time, so boats could not travel at all, so they could only travel by land, so the speed was relatively slow, but it was estimated that it would not be until early February at the latest  , the army will reach the Goguryeo front line.

    In addition, along with this news, there was also an imperial edict from Li Shimin, but Li Min, who received the edict, had a sad face, and his heart was full of resentment towards his father, the emperor.  (To be continued)

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