On January 16, 695, Wufeng set out to the imperial capital Zhongzhou, preparing to return to the Central Committee of the Empire to report his duties. Before leaving, Wufeng considered that although it would not be too dangerous to return to the imperial capital this time, there were many uncertain factors, so he made various arrangements.

At the secret high-level military and political meetings throughout the northwest and even Northern Luzon, Wufeng made a report on the situation in the northwest county and Northern Luzon. The gratifying situation in Northern Luzon excited everyone here, and the rapid economic development of the northwest county also made senior officials very happy. Those attending the meeting were Wufeng's old subordinates for many years or confidants promoted by one hand, and his loyalty had been strictly tested.

Many people opposed Wufeng's upcoming return to Beijing to report on his post, worried that the Central Committee of the Empire would be detrimental to Wufeng. After all, there are countless examples of such rabbits and dogs cooking in the empire's history over the past few hundred years. Wufeng also explained his subordinates, describing the importance of this return to Beijing and his preparations, but several officials still expressed concern.

As the situation in Northern Luzon was initially decided, military and political officials in Northern Luzon did not attend the meeting.

At the meeting, Wufeng announced his arrangements, with Xiao Tangquan responsible for government affairs, Su Qin assisted, Ling Tianfang responsible for military affairs, Liang Chongxin assisted. At the same time, Wufeng also announced the establishment of the Northwest First Independent Light Cavalry Division, with the division commander and deputy division commander Cui Wenxiu and Jiang Han respectively, and Yan Tong served as chief of staff.

Previously, Wufeng had a long talk with powerful people in the Juli tribe. After Wufeng promised that the Juli tribe secretly absorbed some weak tribes on the Tenggeri grassland to settle in Qingyang and ensure their safety, of course, the prerequisite was to absolutely obey the management of the local government. The Juli tribe chief agreed to 15,000 strong young people of his tribe to join Wufeng's troops.

Wufeng also had a special conversation with Jiang Han and Yan Tong, and the security department also sent their previous resumes and their performance of joining Wufeng. Wufeng was quite satisfied with the talents they showed in the rebellious army, especially Jiang Han's scheming and Yan Tong's calmness and conciseness, which made Wufeng feel that he had not read the wrong person. The two had long been determined by Wufeng's great talent. This time, he had the opportunity to follow Wufeng this time, which was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he would not have the heart to serve him.

After contacting the two, Cui Wenxiu was also very satisfied and fully affirmed their abilities.

The 695th Spring Festival in the mainland calendar was February 6th. After Wufeng arranged the affairs, it was January 15th. In order to return to the imperial capital before the sacrificial spring, Wufeng set off the next day. Due to the opposition of many subordinates during this trip to the imperial capital, Wufeng did not bring his family for all reasons (although Wufeng was unmarried, several fixed women around him had long been known by various forces in the empire), Dilena followed Lu Xianxian back to Jinzhou for the holiday, while Guan Yingying and Hua Yumei returned to their parents' homes, preparing to return to Qingyang after the sacrificial Spring Festival.

The two girls brought back from Northern Luzon also caused a storm among the girls. Although the two twin girls were still young, the beauty had already begun to emerge. In order to calm the dissatisfaction of the girls, Wufeng took the initiative to hand over the two girls and let the two girls be the personal maids of the two girls. The two girls were also quite well-behaved and quickly won the favor of the girls. This matter was considered a pity.

Before leaving, Wufeng took time to go to Sha Yina's place quietly and enjoyed the plumpness of the girls in the Western Regions. After a long drought, Wufeng felt so happy that he was so happy. Afterwards, Wufeng asked Sha Yina to return to the headquarters of the Western Regions Fantasy Phoenix Sect and asked her to convey a letter to their master, and then he left reluctantly.

On January 16, 695, the military and political governor of the Northwest County of the Empire, Li Wufeng, lightly took a squadron of guards, quietly left Qingyang and embarked on the way to Beijing. Guan Yingying and Hua Yumei, who were traveling with him, would separate from Wufeng from Hejian Prefecture, and Hua Yumei had to go to Jinzhong Prefecture in Heshuo County before they separated from Wufeng. Then they turned south and entered Wuhu County, and then went east to Jiangnan. Those who escorted this rank were the elites among the elites of the Wufeng Guards. Because they were worried about the safety of the two women, Wufeng asked the two women to lead a small team of guards to prevent accidents.

On January 18, Wufeng arrived in Bonan Prefecture. Accompanied by military and political officials led by Yang Zhengbin and Shenei, Wufeng made a short stop in Bonan and inspected the Baishui Kiln District, the largest kiln area in the northwest near the city of Fucheng. Here, the number of official kilns has been greatly reduced, and replaced by private kilns backed by private capital.

Seeing the fireworks of kilns, the workers were sweating profusely, the porters were busy, and the vehicles were transporting goods were lined up in a long line, and there was no end at a glance. Inns, restaurants, teahouses, carriages, silver buildings, and places of romance that emerged from both sides of the main road in the kiln area also continued, extending to the north gate of Bonan Prefecture City.

The merchants kept drinking the guys who were transporting goods in and out, asking them to be careful and check the quality of the goods from time to time to prevent defective products from entering. The kiln owners were nervously inspecting the kiln area, urging the masters to control the fire at any time and avoid missing opportunities.

Seeing all this in front of him, Wufeng was very satisfied. Yang Zhengbin, the guard of Bonan City, who was standing behind Wufeng, also introduced just in a proper way: "Sir, this Baishui Kiln District is currently the largest kiln area in the northwest of our country. It is in the entire empire. Its scale can also rank among the top three. The porcelain and pottery produced here are worth more than 100,000 gold coins every day. In order to get the goods as soon as possible, merchants from other places have to book two months in advance, otherwise there is no guarantee. Even so, merchants are still worried about the delay in the shipment date, so they simply eat and live near the kiln area, which has also driven the development of various service industries nearby. I have made a rough statistics. This kiln area alone plus the nearby service industry can provide the finance with tax revenue of 80,000 gold coins per month!"

Yang Zhengbin's tone was full of pride, and Wufeng also patted Yang Zhengbin's shoulder with relief: "Yes, keep working hard. Our Bonan was originally a famous ceramic city in the empire. Judging from the current situation, it should have caught up with the peak of that year. Zhengbin, you must seize it."

"Don't worry, my husband will never let down his expectations." Yang Zhengbin's face turned red with excitement. It would be better to get Wufeng's praise so much.

"How many kiln areas of this size are there in the entire Bonan Prefecture?"

"Hey, there is another kiln area located in Meishan Town in the southwest, which is similar in scale to here. There are two other places with a certain scale, but they are a little worse than these two places."

"Well, we must find a way to continue to expand the scale of existing places, try to provide convenience to the business people who come here to invest, so that they are willing to invest and start businesses here, and make them feel that they can make money here. Only in this way can they become more and more prosperous. By the way, are there any difficulties?" Wufeng encouraged enthusiastically.

"There is no big problem, but Bonan has a weak foundation and has been abandoned for too long. Now many kiln owners and workshop owners also want to expand their scale. They have funds, but lack technicians and skilled workers. This cannot be cultivated overnight. This may be the biggest problem that has troubled our Bonan ceramics industry." Speaking of this, Yang Zhengbin, who was originally full of confidence, was also a little distressed.

"This problem should not be difficult for you. Bonan's ceramic industry has reached such a scale. As long as you persist for another one or two years, let the kiln owners spend more money to ask the masters to bring more apprentices, and also think about asking some technical personnel to give advice from outside. This problem is not difficult to solve. Also, if necessary, the government can raise funds, hold some technical exchange activities, or hold some basic technical training classes, or even hold activities similar to technological innovation competitions. This can accelerate and improve the development level of Bonan's ceramic industry." Wu Feng thought for a moment and made suggestions.

"I said it very well. Beizhi has taken some measures, but it will take some time before we can gradually achieve results. Beizhi has another idea to see if the glass manufacturing technology of the Western Continent can be introduced to Bonan. If it can be successful, then our Bonan can become a veritable ceramic glass capital." Yang Zhengbin showed a look of yearning on his face.

"Okay, if you have the ambition, just do it according to your idea. Now there are constant wars in the Western Continent, and there are many conflicts between countries and ethnic groups. You can contact the County Economic Development Bureau. Both companies think of some ways to take advantage of the favorable opportunity to introduce some technicians and facilities to settle in Bonan, so that glass manufacturing is no longer a patent of the Western Continent." Wufeng is also very interested in introducing glass manufacturing technology, so that it can obtain another treasure pot.

Standing on the Yangmakou Fortress, Wufeng was thinking about it, and went east and stepped into the territory of Guanxi County. This was the easternmost end of his territory. Yangmakou was actually not a dangerous pass, but there were shallow hills on both sides and dense forests, only this area was a flat land. In addition, this place was the junction between the northwest and the Central Plains, so it naturally became a barrier.

"She Nei." Looking at the endless plains to the east, Wufeng didn't move.

"I'm here." The commander of the Bonan Guard Division, standing behind Wufeng, stepped forward and responded respectfully.

"Do you know why I put you and Yue Shan here?" Wu Feng did not look back, and his tone seemed particularly dull.

He glanced at his deputy Yue Shan next to him, and the house replied with a thorn in his mouth: "I understand."

"Oh?" Turning back in surprise, Wufeng carried his hands on his back, his eyes fell on the face of the thin black man in front of him, "Let's listen."

Clearing his throat, the house calmed down for a moment, and said calmly: "Bonan is located in the southeast corner of our northwest county. It goes east and enters the hinterland of the empire. The geographical location is extremely important. The people in Bonan are brave and have experienced many wars. The people are determined. After the adults pacify the northwest, the people here surrender, which is a good place to actively develop the economy and train the troops."

"The importance of developing the economy needs no need to say more. Why is this a good place to train the army?" Wufeng also heard a hint of implicitness.

She Nei looked at Yueshan, as if he was determined, and then he opened his mouth, and his voice became much lower. "My dear mind is thousands of miles away, and the northwest is deserted and shallow pond. How can I accommodate the dragon? If I want to develop, I must march eastward. Bonan is the bridgehead for the eastward advance, and its importance is far greater than that of others."

Wufeng glanced at the two of them with a smile, without saying a word, but turned the topic to another place: "How is your division team at the moment?"

"Sir, we are not boasting that we are full of morale and well-trained. These eight words are not enough to describe our division." Yue Shan answered confidently, "It can be completely comparable to any regular division." He was obviously a little dissatisfied with the incorporation of the original Guide Garrison Division into the Fifth Division of the Northwest Legion.

"Wow, you're not a little breath, Yueshan, beware of the strong wind flashing your tongue." Wufeng laughed and joked.

"Sir, we are definitely not boasting about Haikou. Over the past year, we have put in a lot of effort. Whether it is cavalry battles or night battles and mountain battles, the land in Bonan Prefecture has not left the sweat of the soldiers? This is not something that can be bragged about." Yue Shan was still dissatisfied.

"There are many opportunities, don't be impatient. By the way, how is the situation there?" Wu Feng turned his head and looked east again, and his eyes became deeper.

"Sir, the security forces over there are not enough to worry about, but the three main corpses of the Fifth Division of the Fourth Imperial Army of the Imperial Army are stationed in Queqiao Pass, and their combat effectiveness is not weak." She Nei replied slowly.

"Well, the war in the south has begun, and there is information that the Fourth Legion has drawn troops south. Is there any movement here?" Wu Feng's voice also fell.

"Sir, there should be no change. Our horses and horses reconnaissed yesterday that their three wings were performing tactical exercises outside the Partridge Pass." Yue Shan replied.

"It seems that the adults in the court are still very worried about us." Wu Feng murmured to himself, "How is your training done?"

"Don't worry, we have conducted three imitative practical trainings, with significant results, and we are planning to conduct three practical drills in the first half of this year." She Nei replied seriously.

"It's great, don't relax, strengthen your combat readiness, try to be familiar with the terrain. Whenever there is any abnormal movement, you must be able to pull it out immediately and win." Wufeng's eyes were firmly staring at the east.
Chapter completed!