Du Qi and company didn't stay in the Western Region for long. Even though they took their time, Du Qi and company left the Western Region and arrived in Chang 'an at the beginning of July. The present Chang 'an was also the imperial capital of Xia Xia. It was just the eastern capital.
Chang 'an was prosperous and affluent.
The city of Chang 'an was in no way inferior to the Imperial Capital. Especially after Chang' an's recent development, it had already recovered. After passing through Chang 'an, one could enter the Western Region by heading west and Yangzhou by heading east.
Therefore, Chang 'an's current economic development was excellent. People came and went in an endless stream. Especially in Chang 'an, many large clans had returned, so everything had recovered.
Du Ye entered Chang 'an and saw all the changes in the city. He marveled inwardly, "Father, Chang' an is really extraordinary. I've always thought that the Imperial Capital was the largest and most majestic city. However, Chang 'an is in no way inferior to the Imperial Capital. Even the population of Chang 'an is in no way inferior to the Imperial Capital. People come and go and it's very prosperous. "
Du Qi said with a smile, "Chang 'an used to be the center of all countries. It was the most prosperous city. However, the Imperial Capital was established as the imperial capital of Xia Xia. Therefore, it's in no way inferior to Chang 'an. This is also my roots. It's also where your grandfather used to be. This is also your grandfather's roots. "
To many people in Xia Xia, Chang 'an wasn't just a city. It was also the root of countless people.
Because this was their homeland.
Du Ye knew about his grandfather's situation because he also read history every night. He knew about the Tang dynasty. Du Ye sized up Chang 'an City. After standing outside the city for a long time, he followed Du Qi into the city.
After the group entered the city, Du Ye's horizons were broadened. Everything in Chang 'an City was not bad. Moreover, Chang' an City finally had the bearing of a large city.
This time, Du Qi didn't enter the palace. Instead, he found an inn to stay. This time, Du Qi and company didn't stay in Chang 'an for too long. They stayed for six days. Du Qi brought Du Ye around the streets of Chang' an.
The purpose of shopping was to experience different situations.
In a bustling area like Chang 'an, the area near the North City was where the nobles gathered. The area of Rudong City was mainly a place where the rich gathered. For example, the west side of the city was filled with slums. Especially in the areas near the outer city, there were too many poor people.
It was not easy for these people to live in Chang 'an.
They had to put in a lot of hard work in exchange for their family's livelihood.
In fact, Du Qi wanted Du Ye to see the gap between the rich and the poor. This was the only way to let Du Ye know the hardships and difficulties of this world.
Some people were glamorous!
Some people were poor!
Some people were living a life worse than death!
…
This world was an inextricably linked situation. He could only try his best to correct all the unreasonable situations so that everyone could live a better life.
Although Du Ye was still young, as he saw and heard more, the childishness on his face dissipated, and he became more mature. Because he had seen too many difficulties, he became more mature.
Thus, Du Qi and his entourage departed Chang 'an.
This time, they left Chang 'an on a boat that traveled south along the Grand Canal. Du Ye had never been on a large boat in his life, nor had he traveled along the river like this.
Early in the morning.
As the sun rose, the boat docked by the shore for the night before continuing its journey south. The golden sunlight scattered down and illuminated the river's surface. It made the river's surface seem to be covered in a layer of gold.
Du Ye stood by the boat's railing and looked at the receding river surface. He looked at the golden water surface and said, "Father, I never expected such a scene. The scenery south by boat is truly beautiful. My Xia Xia's country is truly as beautiful as a painting. From south to north, from west to east, the scenery is completely different. "
Du Qi said with a smile, "The weather is different in different places. You are used to everything in Sovereign Capital. Now that we are heading south from Chang 'an, it will be different when we reach Jiangdu. The weather in Jiangdu is misty and rainy. "
Du Ye said, "I'm looking forward to it."
He was looking forward to seeing different places and what kind of situation they were in.
This was because he wanted to take a look around.
Reading ten thousand books was like traveling ten thousand miles. It was beneficial for him to take a look and understand the situation in various places. For example, here on the boat. When he first boarded the boat, he was actually not used to it and felt a little uncomfortable. But after getting used to it, he felt comfortable standing on the deck, enjoying the river breeze and watching the scenery on both sides of the river recede.
The most important thing was that the scenery and customs on both sides of the river gradually changed. After all, they would rest along the way, so they would take a look around to understand the situation.
When Du Qi and Du Ye arrived at Jiangdu, it was already the end of July.
Jiangdu was different from Chang 'an.
There were people coming and going at the docks of Jiangdu. Countless people were constantly transporting goods and countless merchants were coming and going. Du Ye looked at the bustling docks and marveled inwardly.
Jiangdu was different.
Although it was extremely prosperous, there were many differences between the prosperity of Jiangdu and Chang 'an.
Du Qi looked at the curious Du Ye and smiled. He did not interrupt and allowed Du Ye to take in all of this. After a while, Du Qi led Du Ye into the city.
After entering Jiangdu, Du Qi, Du Ye, and company went straight into the city.
Du Qi led Du Ye around the city and stayed for two days, allowing Du Ye to understand everything about Jiangdu. Two days later, Du Qi left with Du Ye. This time, Du Ye looked at Du Qi and said, "Father, we traveled from the Sovereign Capital to Jiangdu, crossing the entire east-west region. We went to many places and the weather isn't that hot anymore. We stayed in Jiangdu for two days. Are we preparing to head north to Liaodong Dao? "
Du Qi shook his head and said, "No, we are not going to Liaodong Dao. Instead, we are going to Jiangyin County in Jiangnan Dao's Changzhou. From now on, you will be the county magistrate of Jiangyin County. "
"Ah!"
Du Ye could not help but be alarmed when he heard that.
He was only eleven years old.
He had just turned eleven years old. An eleven-year-old county magistrate was too shocking and unbelievable.
Du Ye said, "Father, is it appropriate for me to be the county magistrate of Jiangyin?"
Du Qi said, "What's there to be inappropriate about? There are many prodigies in this world. There are many people who become county magistrates at a young age. Therefore, there's nothing wrong with this. Especially in Jiangyin County. Although there aren't many mountains, there are rivers and lakes everywhere. It's a classic water town. However, Jiangyin County is rather poor. As the saying goes, unruly people come from barren hills and unruly rivers. It's not easy being the county magistrate of Jiangyin. Since I'm letting you go, it means I'm letting you do things. What's wrong? You're usually the one who talks big. Are you scared now? "
"What's there to be afraid of? I'll agree. "
When Du Ye heard Du Qi's words, he immediately agreed. Furthermore, he had many ideas.
Now that he was the county magistrate, he wanted to give it a try.
Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, he wanted to give it a try. Besides, he was not alone. He had his father, Du Qi, by his side. With Du Qi in charge, everything would not be a problem.
Du Qi smiled and said, "It's good that you have the courage. We just left Jiangdu and there's still a long way to go before we reach Jiangyin County in the south. During this time, you should think about how to be the county magistrate. Especially, what should you do if you want to change everything in Jiangyin County? "
The expression on Du Ye's face became unprecedentedly serious. He said solemnly, "Please rest assured, Father. Your son will definitely do a good job. In any case, Grandfather, Maternal Grandfather, and the teachers in the academy have imparted a lot of knowledge to me. Your son will certainly live up to Father's high expectations, and even more so, I won't disappoint Father's expectations. "
Du Qi said, "Good. My son, Du Qi, should have this fighting spirit."
Hearing Du Qi's praise, Du Ye also chuckled twice.
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