Chapter 948: Changes in the Border Province<div>


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    As Su Binn was about to reach the border province with her husband, she saw her eagle in the sky and waved it over. Yingying then descended andnded on Su Binn’s shoulder with a letter tied to its leg.


    Su Binn patted its head and said, “You must’ve traveled far, huh?”<div>


    She and Luo Jin’an found an inn to stay in for the time being and even let Yingying rest. The couple even brought Yingying to have dinner with them. Su Binn also knew that Yingying enjoyed the food she gave it.


    Whenever Yingying delivered a letter, Su Binn would make some food for it and let it rest for a few days before letting it return to the pce. Through Lan Ruozhu’s letters, she was able to keep up with the Imperial Court.


    Su Binn knew that the country was developing perfectly. Moreover, the government hadpleted building many factories and inns in the capital.


    She told Luo Jin’an, “Ruozhu said that they’ve finished building the factories and inns in the capital. Guests from all over enjoy staying at the inns because of how beautiful they are inside and out.


    “Ruozhu has also started making use of the surrounding wastnds. He uses most of them to grow food and leaves the rest for uing residential areas. After building the food street, many more people rented shops to do business.”


    Luo Jin’an could envision the changes in the capital as he listened to his wife. He said, “Now that the capital is bustling with activities, many people are willing to visit.”


    “You’re right.” Su Binn nodded. “Ruozhu has arranged for his people to build several residential areas there, too. He’ll allocate the rest of the residences to future government officials who perform well in the Imperial Exams.


    “The houses are in excellent locations since they’re close to the food street and supermarkets.”


    “That’s good,” Luo Jin’an said smilingly, “That way, students who used to be poor can live in the capital and make an excellent living.”


    “That’s why so many people are eager to serve the government. I feel at ease leaving these things to Ruozhu.”


    Several dayster, Su Binn and Luo Jin’an reached the border province’s gate. Su Binn pointed at the gates and asked, “Jin’an, do you remember how the gates lookedst time?”<div>


    “Of course I do. It looked abandoned and dpidated back then, but they’ve renovated it. They must’ve reinforced it with cement.”


    Su Binn squinted and said, “Yeah, I think so, too. I wonder what it looks like beyond those gates.”


    “Well then, let’s go in and look,” Luo Jin’an said as he held his wife’s hand.


    Su Binn nodded. “My mood is utterly different from when I first came here.”


    “How did you feelst time?” Luo Jin’an asked gently.


    Su Binn pouted. “You have no idea how concerned I was about you then. I didn’t know how you were doing. Before you left, you only told me that you were going out to do something. You didn’t tell me what it was or where you were going.”


    “I’m sorry for making you worry.” Luo Jin’an sighed.


    Su Binn shook her head. “Don’t me yourself. It’s all in the past now. Look, there are no more wars in the country. The farmers have plenty of grain and won’t go hungry, especially after harvesting their potatoes and sweet potatoes.


    “By then, everyone in Chu Country can grow potatoes and sweet potatoes. Every household will have more than enough grain, too. Ruozhu will also build many more factories in various ces. Oh, I forgot about the greenhouse.”


    Su Binn had yet to arrange for anyone to prepare the vegetables for the greenhouse. She had visited many viges and towns on the way to the border province.


    She thought she could grow vegetables in greenhouses in those ces. Since that was the case, she decided to write to Lan Ruozhu about it soon.<div>


    “What are greenhouse vegetables?” Luo Jin’an asked curiously.


    Su Binn exined, “It means to build a shed and nt vegetables in it. That way, we’ll have fresh vegetables to eat all year round instead of waiting for specific seasons.”


    Luo Jin’an quickly understood her meaning. “I see.”


    “Once we establish that, everyone can have vegetables even during winter. The demand for vegetables should be much higher in the capital,” Su Binn said, “Everyone can afford to buy vegetables now, right? Winter vegetables will be even more popr.


    “Still, everyone mainly eats radishes and cabbages during winter. With the greenhouse, we can have those and even tomatoes. I’ll write Ruozhu a letter and tell him about it.


    “I’ll even give him a detailed n so that he can prepare the materials and his people to grow vegetables for the greenhouse.”


    Lan Ruozhu would know what to do if Su Binn provided all the details. He would then find people who were experienced in growing vegetables and entrust the greenhouse to them.


    Su Binn’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she said, “If we find fresh vegetables in the ck Forest, we can collect and nt them in the greenhouses.”


    She realized there were quite a few types of vegetables the people of this era typically grew.


    “Okay, I’ll follow your lead.” Luo Jin’an nodded and smiled when he saw how energetic his wife was.


    After entering the gates, the couple saw many people on the streets. Su Binn was shocked as she stood rooted. “I didn’t think this ce would change so drastically. It’s no longer as lonely as before. It looks like a small town now.”<div>


    Last time, there were several abandoned houses and buildings here. Not even a shadow of a person was on the streets, either. However, there were repaired houses and shops on both sides of the streets now.


    There were also waiters at each door waiting to wee new guests while many others walked around with shopping baskets. Although the people’s clothes were still a little worn out, they looked clean.


    Luo Jin’an said, “Most of the locals fled when it became a dangerous ce to live. Ruozhu’s beneficial policies have encouraged the people to return to their homes.


    “Those who did will enjoy some preferential policies. It seems most of the locals have returned after hiding for so long. The government has also sent a significant number of troops to guard this ce.”


    Su Binn looked around and saw the smiles on everyone’s faces. She felt emotional, saying, “The location of the border prefecture is excellent. It can be an economic trade hub. We can build this ce up, you know.”


    Luo Jin’an knew his wife’s thoughts. He said, “Of course, dear. Remember that I have family here, too. They can help you with whatever you need.”