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Chapter 380

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Youzhou, also known as Jicheng, was the governor of Youzhou from the Jin Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty. In the 18th year of Kaiyuan (730), the three counties including Yuyang, Yutian, Sanhe and other areas in the eastern part of Youzhou were divided into Jizhou. Later, the name of Ji was gradually used to specifically call it today's Jinji County area. Most of the original Youzhou Jicheng was called Youzhou City, and it was generally no longer called Ji.

Old Youzhou City is a fortress. The size of Youzhou City is nine miles north and south, seven miles east and west, and ten ambiguous games. The circumference is thirty-two miles, which is about 23 miles today (each Tang Dynasty is about today), and it is a rectangular city with a slightly longer north and south and a slightly narrower east and west.

It was changed to Zhuo County in the Sui Dynasty, and it was again Youzhou during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty. It was the rear base for the northern expedition to Goguryeo. During the Tianbao period, An Lushan was called emperor here. After the Anshi Rebellion was quelled, Youzhou was reinstated and returned to the control of the Lulong Jiedushi. For more than a hundred years, this place has been firmly controlled by more than a dozen states and has always been the base camp of one of the three powerful vassals in the north.

As a military center and commercial center in the north, Youzhou City had a more prominent position and role during the Tang Dynasty. Whenever the country is strong, Youzhou City must be used as a strategic base to expand its territory; when the country is weak, it will become a key military defense; when the country is stable, it will become a trade center in the north, promoting economic and cultural exchanges between the Han people and the northern nomadic peoples.

The army of Zhendong Army entered Youzhou City, and Li Jing stepped on the horse. Li Kejiu fell behind and followed Li Jing. He also introduced the city of Youzhou to Li Jing with a smile, as if he was the host of hospitable master. Li Jing also had a warm spring breeze on his face, but in fact he had a false smile on his face, without any emotion in it. He knew very well in his heart that no matter how close he and Li Kejiu were on the surface, it was just a matter of interests. In fact, why might this kid hate him in his heart? After all, his father died at the hands of Li Jing.

Li Jing suddenly realized when he accepted Li Keju as his nephew. It turned out that he had known Li Keju for a long time. This kid went to Liaonan as a messenger of Li Maoxun and had negotiated a deal with him. At that time, the kid never said that he was Li Maoxun's son. This fact made Li Jing more wary of this guy. This guy is a guy who can tolerate and has a sharp vision. If Li Maoxun is a wild wolf, Li Keju is a poisonous snake.

"Youzhou has been an important town in the north since ancient times. Now Youzhou City is not only a strong city, but also a well-developed trade. There are more than 30 industries in the city alone. There are many industries, and the division of labor is very detailed, including rice shops, white rice shops, rice shops, japonica rice shops, butchers shops, meat shops, oil shops, five-ripe shops, fruit shops, pepper and bamboo shoots, charcoal shops, pig iron shops, grinding shops, cloth shops, silk shops, small silk shops, colored silk shops, cotton shops, tow shops, new goods shops, grocery shops, boot shops, etc. The silk fabrics they operate are not only produced by Youzhou, but also from other places. There are various metal tools and living vessels such as hoes, shovels, plows, hammers, knives, hooks, etc. "At this point, Li Keju smiled and said to Li Jing: "The best seller here is the products from Dengzhou. As long as there are Dengzhou products for sale in each store, the business will definitely be booming and there is no market."

The planning of Youzhou City is very good, with Fang and City. "Fang" is also called Li, generally called "Lifang", which is a grassroots division unit in the city in the Tang Dynasty. Fang in Youzhou City is a cross street. It is divided into four major districts, and each district is divided into 4 communities by cross, that is, 16 communities in each fang. The layout of the fang is in the shape of a field, with walls on all sides, each opening, and there are alleys between the opposite doors, which are cross-shaped.

Many of the names of the yards in Youzhou City are also very famous, such as Lulongfang, Sushenfang, Huayanfang, Liaoxifang, Tongmafang, Jibeifang, Yandufang, Jundufang, Zhaoshengli, Guirenlili, Dongtongyuanli, Quanlifang, Shihe, Zunhuali, Pingshuofang, Weitaitongyuanfang, Xianzhongfang, Yongpingfang, Qilifang, Tongsifang, Jininglifang, Beiluofang, Tangyinfang, etc. Some of the yards, such as Fubinfang and Sushenfang, are all Hu tribes living in. The yards of Fubinfang were soldiers of the Western Regions who had conquered Liao with Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Sushenfang was a member of the Heishui Mohe tribe who lived.

"My nephew also wanted to follow what his uncle did in Dengzhou and also wanted to increase trade transactions. However, Lulong Town produced very little. In the future, I wanted to buy more goods from Dengzhou to sell. I wonder if my uncle would like to agree?"

"This is a good thing, commodity circulation and trade, this is a win-win situation. It can not only increase the order output of our Dengzhou workshops, and allow workers and shop owners to make more money. Similarly, the sale of goods in Youzhou not only enriches the lives of the people of Youzhou, but also promotes trade. After transportation and sales, Youzhou can also collect a lot of taxes." Li Keju did not mention this proposal, and Li Jing would also let him open these trade channels. Youzhou is a big town with more than a dozen states and is very close to Dengzhou, which is the best place to sell goods. However, in the past, Youzhou Town was full of checkpoints and heavy taxes were imposed on many foreign goods, so few goods from Dengzhou were sold to Youzhou Town. This time, Li Jing had to make this matter ready and turn Youzhou into a large town for selling goods in Dengzhou. For the time being, the troops could not occupy Youzhou, so he took down the trade in Youzhou first.

That night, Li Keju was excited about the banquet and gave wine and meat to the soldiers of the East Army in the Town. Li Keju's two sisters also tied the knot with Li Jing's two nephews that night. It was lively until midnight.

Early the next morning, Li Keju asked Li Jing to discuss matters.

The General Lu Long’s Mansion, Li Jing and the generals came to seek immortality and immortality with two guard camps. As soon as the people arrived, Liu Xun and Wang Yanzhang immediately took the guard camp to replace the General’s Mansion and nearby guards.

Li Zhen, Lin Wu and Wang Chong and other civil and military officials of the Zhendong Army first entered the Shuaitang, where Li Keju and others had been waiting for a long time.

"The Duke of Zhendong County is here!" With Zhao Jiang's loud shout, "

A sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded outside the hall, and then a golden sweat-blooded horse banged its iron hooves and broke in. There was a burst of exclamation in the hall. The hall was in great importance. When the hall was usually discussed, there was no need to bring weapons. Now someone was riding a horse into the hall. Their surprise was conceivable.

The sweat-blooded BMW, which was more than five feet tall, was one foot taller than an ordinary war horse, and nearly one person taller. On the back of the BMW with a shiny golden light, Li Jing was wearing a golden treasure armor today, and his cloak was also a shiny golden woven cloak. The sword at his waist was also replaced with a golden sheathed golden wolf-headed sword, which was as dazzling as it would be.

Li Jing walked to the top of the hall with the BMW. The war horse shook his head and sneeze. Li Ke, who was originally sitting there, looked a little anger flashed across his face, but he suppressed it again. He forced a smile on his face and stood up and said, "Uncle is so energetic today. He is really like a unicorn and a horse like a dragon."

The sweat-blooded BMW, who had just been praised for a few words, refused to give face and pulled a bunch of horse shit in front of the civil and military officials. A stinking smell blew by, and Li Ma's smile stiffened on his face.

Li Jing turned over and got off the horse and sat straight onto Li Keju's original seat.

Li Keju was stunned for a moment, and in the end he said nothing. He waved to someone to clean up the pile of horse shit, and then asked someone to move a chair and sit under Li Jing's left head with a calm look on his face.

Today, Li Keju invited Li Jing to come. It was actually very simple. He wanted to return the cities of Huichang, Gu'an, Binhai, Changzhou and Wozhou that Li Jing now occupied. As for Li Jing's current stay in Youzhou City, he did not mention it.

"No problem." Li Jing said straightforwardly, "But there are still many wounded soldiers in those cities, and it is inconvenient to move. Let them stay there for the time being. Anyway, there will be no impact on a few more people. It will not affect you. As for the city defense, let them help you guard it first."

This is the refusal that turned around. These cities were the way for Li Jing to attack Youzhou all the way, so Li Jing had to keep someone to guard it. If it was handed over to Li Keju, although Li Jing didn't have to worry about what he dared to play, Li Jing never liked to give the right to this choice to the other party.

Li Keju hit a nail, his chest was a little rushing, but he quickly suppressed it. Then he asked: "My uncle is now taking over as the imperial court's recruitment to the commander of the East Camp. Now the Shatuo people have defeated the imperial court's troops in succession. I wonder when my uncle is going to enter Datong?"

Li Jing and Zhendong Army entered Youzhou City. Although the military discipline was good and there was no offense, it would be difficult for him to have an extra emperor on his head. He wished Li Jing could leave early, the faster he would be better.

"The soldiers still have to rest for a while." Li Jing replied very simply, which made Li Ke feel twitch again. Li Jing looked at Li Ke with deep meaning and chuckled: "Why, is the nephew already confident that he can deal with those who covet your position as a handsome man? I heard that Liu Yue and Fan Xinglong have joined forces with many Lu Long Army generals and ganged up more than 30,000 troops in Yanzhou, Suishunzhou and Xianzhou front line, and seem to be ready to move."

Li Keju had known this news long ago, but he thought that he had recognized Li Jing as his uncle. With this relationship, Liu Yue and the others should not dare to attack him even if they did not obey their orders.

Li Jing shook his head: "What the nephew thinks is too simple. Some people remember to beat him but not to remember. If they don't teach them a lesson, they won't know how powerful it is. Now that you have become my uncle, our two families are getting married. These people are coming for you, that is, they won't give me Li Jing's face. Don't worry, I will help you settle this matter."
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