There were three people in the alley, two who were molested and one who was molested. They were all stunned when they heard Gu Qing's loud shout, and then used all their wisdom and wit to silently identify which beast Gu Qing was talking about.

The alley was a dead end, and the three of them were blocked tightly by Gu Qing and his guards. Gu Qing waved his hand: "Han Jie, settle this matter."

Just as Han Jie was about to take action, he took another look at the situation in the alley, suddenly stopped, and whispered in Gu Qing's ear: "Master Hou, those two people didn't bring weapons, and judging from their physiques, they can easily be knocked down..."

"So what?"

Han Jie sighed and said softly: "At this time, would you like to personally rescue the beauty? This may make the beauty's heart secretly promise..."

Gu Qing glanced at him and said leisurely: "Han Jie, are you crazy? I have personal guards like you, so why do I have to do it myself? What should I do if I get beaten? I deserve it for the beauty's heart.

Dunda, why?"

Han Jie muttered a few words silently in his mind, took a deep breath, and then waved his hands for the guards to come forward.

The two merchants in the alley were already frightened. After all, being blocked in an alley by a group of people was not a good experience. Although they were hired to act and were prepared to be beaten, they were blocked in the alley by so many people.

You know, if you're prepared, you're prepared, but... being afraid is really scary.

The guards came forward laughing and joking, but they didn't pay attention to the two merchants at all. They moved their wrists and took action.

The fight was not entertaining at all. It was a one-sided beating. The merchant was pressed to the ground and rubbed, screaming like a slaughtered pig. Huangfu Sisi's face turned pale and he escaped while everyone was fighting.

Gu Qing flew away.

"Thank you, benefactor, for saving your life!" Huangfu Sisi couldn't help but pounce on Gu Qing.

Gu Qing quickly dodged with his eyes and hands, but Huangfu Sisi jumped away, staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Girl, please be more serious. After being rescued, you should lie on the ground and cry bitterly to thank God for mercy, instead of just pounce on any man you find." Gu Qingyi said sternly.

Huangfu Sisi: “…………”

Han Jie on the side sighed heavily again.

In the alley, two merchants had been beaten to the point of being reduced to human form, lying on the ground dying.

Gu Qing clapped his hands and said to the guards: "Okay, don't risk anyone's life, stop it."

The guards obeyed the order and returned to the alley.

Huangfu Sisi had no choice but to dress up as a courtesy and said sadly: "Thank you so much for my benefactor. I can't thank you enough, but I really don't know how to repay you..."

Gu Qing looked at the sky and said, "Then you should slowly think about how to repay me and give you a sincere suggestion. Just give me money."

After greeting Han Jie, Gu Qing planned to leave. It was getting late and he finally had a rest today. After seeing the progress of the city expansion project, he planned to go back to the camp to lie down for a long time, take a shower, barbecue and wine, and enjoy the decadent life of the rich and powerful after a long absence.

, there is no need to waste time with unnecessary people.

Huangfu Sisi was anxious. This was not a normal routine for a hero to save a beauty. Logically speaking, shouldn't the beauty be grateful at this time and the hero be proud, and the two of them look at each other affectionately and sparks of love shine in their eyes?

But the Marquis didn't take what happened just to heart at all, as if he just threw away a piece of garbage casually. Standing in front of him, she, a charming and charming beauty, seemed transparent and completely invisible to him.

"My benefactor, don't you want to hear why I encountered this misfortune?" Huangfu Sisi said sadly.

Gu Qing smiled: "Go and talk to your close brother or sister. I can save people. I am not responsible for listening to the story of the victim."

Seeing Gu Qing and his guards walking away, Huangfu Sisi froze on the spot for a long time without regaining consciousness.

Just...that's it?

What kind of brain does this guy have?

After Huangfu was confused, he lowered his head and looked at himself unconfidently, and then touched his cheek.

Is it because I'm not beautiful enough? The Marquis saw too many beauties in Chang'an and didn't like someone like me?

But... I'm not bad at all. The most beautiful woman in Kucha Town deserves her name. I don't know how many merchants are fascinated by me. Why is this Marquis so indifferent?

Huangfu Sisi bit her lower lip unwillingly. At this time, it was not just whether the beauty trap was successful, but her confidence in her appearance was shaken. This problem was more serious than the honey trap.

I don’t believe you are really a piece of wood!

Huangfu thought for a while and chased after Gu Qing.

…………

Standing on the city expansion construction site, the fat and honest Li Sima smiled, bowed at all times, and respectfully introduced the progress of the project to Gu Qing.

Officials of the Jiedushi Mansion have recently noticed that something is wrong. The new deputy envoy has indeed quietly taken over many powers of the Jiedushi Mansion. Gao Xianzhi now lives deep in the backyard of the Jiedushi Mansion and has no control over the Jiedushi Mansion.

Indifferent to everything, now only Gu Qing is actually in charge of the military and political affairs of the four towns in Anxi.

He was a very powerful young man. Li Sima tried his best to figure out how Gu Qing quietly made Gao Xianzhi willingly give up power. You must know that Gao Xianzhi is a well-known figure in Anxi, with a fiery temperament and vicious methods.

Countless countries were destroyed, and many small countries and tribes in the Western Regions were wiped out by him without any reason.

It's so strange that such a powerful person is willing to give up power in front of this young man and live a life as if he were a hermit.

Li Sima did not dare to think too much and could only vaguely judge that the reason why Gao Xianzhi was willing to give up power should be the pressure from Chang'an. The court's trust in Gao Xianzhi might have changed.

"The city wall will be expanded five miles to the south. These five miles of open space will be used for storage..." Gu Qing pointed to the southern city wall in the distance. Most of the city wall has been demolished, and countless craftsmen and civilians are diligently transporting sand, earth and stones.

Li Sima said in confusion: "Warehouse...?"

"Yes, warehousing. Caravans must bring goods with them when entering the city. If the goods are carried with them, they will inevitably be lost or stolen. Besides, if there are too many goods, there will be no place to store them and block the roads in the city, so a warehouse must be built.

..." Gu Qing smiled.

"The warehouse is not sold to merchants. The ownership belongs to the government. The government can rent it to merchants for temporary use and charge rent on a daily basis. In this way, it is convenient for the merchants and our government also benefits. During the holidays, it can also provide it to you in the name of the government.

Officials will pay some benefits, such as grains, rice, beans, oil, green vegetables, etc. It’s a win-win situation, aren’t you happy?”

"The Marquis is far-sighted and the subordinates admire him." Li Sima hurriedly sent a slight flattery.

Gu Qing squinted his eyes and looked at the progress of the project again, and said: "Ask more craftsmen and civilians, give them enough wages, and complete the project as soon as possible. The money is already in place, and the construction period can be shortened. Building shops does not need to be too elaborate. Just have a house, beams, doors and windows."

, the remaining merchants will decorate it themselves, and the road planning must be more careful. Considering that there are horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians on the road in front of the shops, the road must be wider, at least three feet wide."

Li Sima respectfully wrote down Gu Qing's words one by one.

"Also, leave four of the best-located shops in the porcelain market for me for my personal use." Gu Qing ordered again.

Li Sima was stunned: "Is it for Mr. Hou's own use?"

"Well, do you have any objections to openly using power for personal gain?"

"No, I will definitely take care of it and keep the best four shops." Li Sima was very happy. Not long after they met, the Marquis entrusted him with personal matters, which showed that his future was about to be bright and bright.

Perhaps Gu Qing was more pleased with the fat Li Sima today, and then gave him another private matter.

"Which restaurant and inn in Qiuci Town has the best reputation? I want to entertain the generals of the Anxi Army."

Li Sima thought for a while, but before he could answer, a delicate female voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Master Gu, my Fuzhi Inn has the best reputation."

Gu Qing and Li Sima turned around and saw Huangfu Sisi, dressed in green, standing gracefully behind them like a hibiscus emerging from the water, smiling charmingly at Gu Qing.

"I just asked you about it. It turns out that you are the newly appointed deputy envoy Gu Hou. I am disrespectful to you." Huangfu Sisi bowed.

When Gu Qing saw it was her, he couldn't help curling his lips: "I have tried the food in your inn, and it tastes just average. Please leave."

Of course, Li Sima would not miss the opportunity to have a personal relationship with the Marquis, so he mused: "If we talk about the inn with the best reputation, it is..."

Before he finished speaking, Huangfu Sisi interrupted him and stepped forward: "Mr. Gu, it is difficult for everyone to agree on taste, but to tell the truth, in the past two years, people from all over Qiuci Town have come and gone.

Forty or five times out of ten merchants stay at my Fuzhi Inn. If the soldiers of the Anxi Army have a day off from camp, they often drink and dine at my inn. This Li Sima is also a town official. He can

testify."

Gu Qing looked at Li Sima. Li Sima thought for a long time and had to smile bitterly: "Although the Marquis is not used to the taste of her food, but...she is telling the truth. It is true that her inn business is booming."

Gu Qing had no prejudice against Huangfu Sisi, he was just too lazy to talk to her, so he would not deliberately target her. Since Li Sima also said so, Gu Qing said to Huangfu Sisi: "Tomorrow night, I will book your inn and prepare food and drinks.

If you are rich, you can settle the settlement with Li Sima for money expenses."

Seeing that Gu Qing was about to turn around and leave again, Huangfu Sisi became anxious and, not knowing what he was thinking, stepped forward and stopped in front of Gu Qing.

Han Jie on the side frowned and said in a deep voice: "Girl, civilians are not allowed to stop officials driving. Don't you understand this rule?"

Huangfu Sisi bit her lower lip and said softly and sadly: "Master Hou just saved my life, and now he is so cruel to me, I am so scared..."

Gu Qing said patiently: "If you feel anxious, you can step aside and feel anxious. You don't have to block my way."

"Master Marquis has booked my concubine's... inn for tomorrow night, but I don't know my name yet."
Chapter completed!