Liao Ran let out a bitter smile, skipping this topic, he signed: "The common folks told of a legend that the previous marquis with an army of thirty people had successfully made the Northern Wolf bow their heads. It is said that the Black Iron Camp soldiers are godsent with incredible abilities; nothing can harm them. With the Black Iron Camp serving as a strong and sturdy beam, although there were groups of rebellion made from civilian mobs, it was difficult for them to grow into a larger scale."

Chang Geng sat up straight: "But I heard people say that if one wishes to demolish a house, the first thing to do is break the beam."

Liao Ran looked at the young man in front of him; if Gu Yun came back, perhaps he would not recognize Chang Geng anymore. In just one year, he shot up a few inches taller, and the hints of childishness on his face had all disappeared.

The boy, who had once been anxious from just going out on New Year's Eve, now sat in a small tea shop in the countryside of Jiangnan, chatting with the monk about the people's livelihoods.

Liao Ran: "Your Royal Highness does not have to worry. The Marquis has long been fully aware of these matters."

Chang Geng remembered the calligraphy "The World Cannot Be Avoided" in Gu Yun's room and was startled by the sudden wave of missing and longing bursting out of his heart. He sat quietly for a moment, letting all these feelings freely rise. He let out a sad smile, then picked up the teacup and finished it in one go.

Gu Yun, who was being missed greatly by Chang Geng, was still in the desert of the Western Regions. He had been confronted by the largest group of desert bandits in the local area for more than a month by then.

Xi Liang Gate no longer appeared desolate like it was before. Since Great Liang and the Pope signed the treaty, the entire road of Xi Liang Gate had become a treasure trove of wealth. Merchants and tourists quickly gathered together; the population of nearby towns had skyrocketed; the Westerners, the people from Central Plains, and people from other small neighboring countries of the Western Regions lived together.

Lou Lan, which was located at the entrance of the Silk Road, became a place of trade. They quickly turned from a small country that had never been heard of before to a land of gold.

Lou Lan people were pleasant and happy. They lived and worked in peace, never causing any trouble. In the past, the Western Rebellion had nothing to do with them. Their relationship with Great Liang had always been very favorable. Hence, the Emperor especially placed the entrance of the Silk Road here.

"Marshal, Xiao Jia's side has already taken the thief's nest, do we act now?"