mtl008 Chapter 741 Tell Me Quickly
Chapter 741 Tell Me Quickly
Lu Yangyang set off before dawn, met up with Sheng Junyao in Songhe Town, and then headed towards Yangguan City together.
Lu Yangyang had barely slept for the past few days. When she finally saw Sheng Junyao, she was able to get a good night's sleep. As a result, she spent the next few days eating, drinking, and sleeping, and the journey seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
Upon arriving in Yangguan City again and seeing the city gate from her memory, Lu Yangyang couldn't help but recall that winter when she and Li Duan, both disheveled and exhausted, mingled in a caravan. They finally reached Yangguan City, only to be met with a plague.
almost.
When their new grain is planted, when the harvest is plentiful, and when their army is strong, well-equipped, and well-supplied, that will be the time for them to march north and reclaim their lost territory.
Lu Yangyang came to her senses and met Sheng Junyao's gaze as he turned to look at her. They seemed to understand what was in each other's eyes, and neither of them spoke. They simply composed themselves and smiled slightly.
"Let's go." Sheng Junyao rode into the city first.
When I stepped into Yangguan City again, it was completely different from when Lu Yangyang last came.
At that time, the plague was spreading, and the whole city of Yangguan was in a state of panic. There were hardly any people on the streets. But this time, Lu Yangyang felt as if she were in the bustling Jiangnan region.
The streets were bustling with merchants of all shapes and sizes. Everywhere you looked, there were Western merchants selling spices and medicinal herbs, foreigners selling various furs and dairy products, and even Western merchants from the port.
Not only was Lu Yangyang amazed, but even Huang Sumu, who grew up in the Northwest, and the girls were surprised that there was such a lively and prosperous place in the Northwest.
The shops and restaurants lining the streets are grand and diverse, bustling with people coming and going.
Lu Yangyang exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, it's only been a little over two years since I last came here, but it feels like several lifetimes have passed. This is truly astonishing!"
Jing Chao chimed in, "Girl, this couldn't have happened overnight. It started right after the general came to Yangguan City. You don't know how desolate this place was in the early days. There weren't even two restaurants. You hardly ever saw any customers. The waiters would just doze off by the door all day and still couldn't attract a single customer. In winter, there would be fights every three to five days. Forget about selling anything, people didn't even dare to leave their homes. There wasn't enough firewood in winter, and there were people freezing to death everywhere along the roadside!"
Jing Chao had become more familiar with Lu Yangyang over the past few days, and he was no longer as reserved as before. When Lu Yangyang brought up this topic, he had endless things to say. "When you came two years ago, things were actually much more stable, but unfortunately, the plague hit, and we almost lost everything! Miss, Yangguan City is what it is today, and you deserve a lot of credit for that!"
Jing Chao came to the Northwest with Sheng Junyao, witnessing Yangguan City transform from a border town plagued by constant war into a "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall." He knew firsthand the hardships involved, especially in the early years. Profits alone couldn't sway those uncivilized, bandit-like foreign tribes; negotiations were won through countless life-or-death battles. Each of them risked their lives on the battlefield, sacrificing countless brothers and shedding countless drops of blood to bring stability to Yangguan City, only to have it nearly destroyed by a plague.
Once Yangguan City descends into chaos, the trust they have painstakingly built will be utterly destroyed, and all their efforts will be in vain.
The root of all this was the princes' insane games. Just thinking about it filled Jing Chao with indescribable resentment.
If it weren't for Lu Yangyang's discovery of a way to prevent smallpox and break the predicament of Yangguan City, where would Yangguan City be today? Not only would their efforts have been in vain, but they would probably have lost their lives here.
But ever since that incident, Lu Yangyang has been a hero in Jingchao's heart, and even more so in the hearts of the people of Yangguan City and the Northwest Army.
Sheng Junyao listened to their conversation and nodded with a smile. "Jingchao is right. Yangyang, Yangguan City owes its current prosperity to you. When Doctor Fang heard that you were coming, he took out his own money to buy two sheep and kept them in the yard, saying that he would be the first to entertain you when you arrived!"
Lu Yangyang's eyes lit up: "Then we'll have roast whole lamb tonight?"
Jing Chao laughed and said, "If you like it, Miss, you can have it every day from now on!"
Lu Yangyang blinked. "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up!"
A group of people laughed.
When Lu Yangyang arrived at the General's Mansion, she indeed saw her Uncle Fang pacing back and forth at the entrance, as well as several doctors she had worked with. Mingxiu and Yunying were also waiting nearby.
As soon as Lu Yangyang stepped off the carriage, she was swarmed around by them. Uncle Fang greeted her like a beloved daughter, his tanned face crinkling with smiles: "Nephew, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting day and night for your return, and my hair has turned quite white! Come on, let's have a good chat tonight. Your elder brother told me you've accomplished several great things. You must tell me about that surgery you had, and that pill you had Xiu'er make. Oh my, how can there be such a strange pill, and the key is that it's so effective! Tell me quickly, or I won't be able to sleep all night!"