Chapter 445 Avoiding the Battle

Ganquan Mountain, the mountain roads have been renovated.

On both sides are drainage ditches built with stones, making the road surface relatively intact and the melted snow water cannot damage the road surface.

The chariot moved slowly, and the sun was setting.

Several secretaries gathered together to draw sketches. The first completed sketch was handed to Fa Zheng, who held it in his hand for inspection.

He had never been to Hedong or Taiyuan, but he could read maps and had seen the mountains and hills of Bashu and Hanzhong.

Therefore, he could conceive and imagine the general terrain of Hedong and Taiyuan counties based on the various landmarks on the map.

Therefore, it can be found that the plain on both sides of the Fen River between Taiyuan and Hedong, that is, Pingyang, is actually a relatively independent region.

This was also the key factor in the Southern Xiongnu choosing Pingyang as their royal court after moving inland.

While avoiding conflicts with the core areas of Taiyuan and Hedong counties, it is also possible to have a basically complete regional unit.

A region that can form its own independent entity has the foundation to become a new county or a new county.

Fa Zheng examined it for a moment, then rolled up the sketch and turned to look for Black Bear.

Black Bear picked up the sketch and looked at it. "That's right. The original intention of establishing Pingyang County was to separate the two counties. We need to send people to conduct field surveys to determine how to divide the county boundaries. We need to seize the geographical advantages of Taiyuan and Hedong so that Pingyang can fully enjoy the benefits of the Fen River transport."

"Yes, I will send people to Hedong."

Fa Zheng was relieved when he saw that his draft map was approved. The new Pingyang County was not a small county, but an expansion of the Pingyang area. It took a big bite out of Taiyuan and Hedong to the north and south, causing the two counties to lose their dangerous places and important roads when facing Pingyang.

Black Bear then handed the sketch to Fa Zheng and said, "We're almost there, Xiao Zhi should take a rest."

"Yes, I will retire."

The chariot continued to move forward, and when it passed the gate pavilion, it stopped. All the new and old Huangge members, such as Fa Zheng and Yang Xiu, got off the chariot. The knights in front and behind the chariot also dismounted, led their horses and walked to carry out the final formation and inspection.

There was no joyous scene. After the tiring march, everyone wanted to quickly return to the barracks they had been away from for a long time and have a good sleep on the warm kang that would warm their buttocks.

Black Bear was no exception, and the chariot continued to move forward.

Compared with when they parted, the earthen platform foundation around the wooden building where Zhen Mi lived was larger, obviously preparing for the construction of the palace in the future.

Zhen Mi covered her face with two layers of blue and white gauze and led a group of female officials to greet her.

"My dear, the hot soup is ready."

"it is good."

Black Bear uttered a word and looked Zhen Mi up and down in the dim light. All kinds of tiredness spread from all over his body.

A spirit of fatigue surged out from deep within his heart, and for a moment he seemed to have lost the ability to walk.

He controlled his body forward almost as if he were controlling Lu Bu, and stretched out his left hand to meet the arm that Zhen Mi extended. Being half-supported by Zhen Mi, the two of them slowly walked towards the wooden building.

The female officials were waiting on both sides, and as the door of the wooden building closed, they immediately dispersed.

In the hot spring pool, the black bear soaked for a long time without saying a word, staring blankly at the candle rack on the wall.

Zhen Mi shed tears for no apparent reason: "My dear, I heard that you fell and got injured while crossing the plank road. I don't know if it's true or not, and I don't dare to ask. It's said that the Shu Road is dangerous and steep. Are you okay?"

"It's a rumor."

Black Bear uttered four words and closed his eyes: "I don't want to talk, leave me alone."

He didn't have to do any work along the way, but he was mentally exhausted and very worried.

A moment later, he walked out of the hot spring, leaving wet footprints with every step, which then disappeared on the carpet.

Zhen Mi quickly followed him upstairs.

In the dormitory on the third floor, lying here again, Black Bear was still staring at the oil lamps in front of him. When Zhen Mi came, she saw a black and white airflow spinning in his hand, which was a disordered black and white magic power.

The black bear glanced at her while she was undressing, and he released the handful of black and white magic power in his hand.

Even if he ate a peach or a magic berry at this moment, he would be able to replenish his physical strength and feel refreshed.

If he could inject a white magic power, he would be able to handle government affairs with full energy for a long time in the future.

But ever since the great victory in Yuzhong, he had avoided using white magic on himself or eating related fruits with restorative powers.

This is probably the only way to allow the body to adapt to its current state.

Seeing that he was so tired, Zhen Mi's eyes gradually became clearer. She also lay down beside him and asked, "My dear, do you want to turn off the lights?"

"Leave one."

In response, Black Bear closed his eyes. The warmth from the kang gave him a sense of security that made him feel peaceful and safe.

This sense of security may come from the familiar smell on the bed, or it may come from Yizhou.

Even though Yizhou's material resources are difficult to influence Guanzhong, the strategic bonus can greatly enhance internal cohesion.

The outside world is no longer important, and I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Soon there was only one oil lamp left in the dormitory. Zhen Mi also got on the kang and reached out her hand without giving up. The girl immediately showed surprise on her face and squeezed in.

One is that I really don’t want to move and my mind is not here.

He began to think about the order of the next meetings. He had to meet Sima Zhi and Zhang Ding first, then Kong Rong and Cui Zhouping, then Zhong Yao and Wei Duan, and finally the attendant Liu Ai, Zhang Song, Wang Can and Cai Zhaoji.

My thoughts have settled down, but I feel stuck and not very happy.

He simply patted Zhen Mi's arm and she slid down.

Several female military attachés on duty were standing guard downstairs, and they all looked up at the third floor.

In the shogunate agency outside Mizoguchi, Fa Zheng took a bath as usual and changed into new clothes before being led by Zhuge Jin into the Huangge Archives Room.

Zhuge Jin personally held a lantern and pulled out the suitcase marked "Top Secret" from the shelf.

He led Fa Zheng out again, handed the lantern to the patrol guard in the corridor, and said to Fa Zheng: "Since the Jue Lu Fa leaked the secret, Madam suggested that the secret cases stored in the Ci Cao be put into the Huang Pavilion. When the new building is built in the spring, the Huang Pavilion will have a special pavilion for handling government affairs, and the secret cases will be guarded by someone."

Fa Zheng frowned and asked, "Is there no one to supervise it before and allow people to borrow and circulate it?"

"Yes, the shogunate is downsizing and lacks personnel. Now that the camp personnel have returned, there will be enough personnel."

Zhuge Jin smiled awkwardly and said, "From now on, only you, me and Your Majesty can read the secret case. I will send one person, and I hope Brother Xiaozhi can choose one person. We will work together, each holding a key."

"That's fine."

Fa Zheng nodded and took the initiative to extend his arms: "Please."

Zhuge Jin also quickly bowed and extended his arms even wider: "Brother Xiaozhi, please go first."

After repeatedly declining, Fa Zheng could not prevail against Zhuge Jin, so he walked happily in front.

Zhuge Jin also felt a little relieved walking behind, as he had no intention of competing with Fa Zheng to see who was better.

Ever since he thought about Yang Xiu and the others coming back, Zhuge Jin was only worried about whether he could keep his current position. How could he have the energy to compete with anyone?
He always had a feeling that he shouldn't be in this important position.

I feel deeply unworthy.

His humility and simplicity made Fa Zheng feel very comfortable, and he did not feel tired or exhausted from the march even when he walked.

(End of this chapter)