Reborn as a Cube Man in the Late Ming Dynasty

Wei Shi led the bandits back to rest, leaving only Bai Li and Miao Zhiming.

"Zhiming, did you bring all your things?" Bai Li asked thoughtfully.

"Isn't this it?" Miao Zhiming replied with a smile, waving the book in his hand. "Young Master Bai, even if I forgot to bring myself, I wouldn't forget this."

"You're reliable," Bai Li said with a sigh. "I trust you to get things done. Let's go to the engineering institute and do some precision sampling! We might even find something unexpected."

The two walked towards the engineering institute. On the way, Bai Li suddenly asked Miao Zhiming, "Zhiming, if there are two paths—one where I can directly expand this area to a huge extent in a very short time, which would be completed in two months at the latest, and the other where I let it expand naturally—which path do you think I should take?"

Hell has opened. If he wants, he can spend every day mining quartz in the lower realm and his experience will grow incredibly fast. Even if experience is hard to gain, he can conservatively estimate that he can cover the entire world in two months.

"If Young Master Bai were in the mortal realm, could he unleash wide-ranging supernatural powers? The kind that could instantly punish evildoers?"

Lava can be considered a large-scale attack, as can the withering effect, and it can be called an apocalyptic summoning skill.

However, the one specified is probably not available in MC.

Bai Li shook her head.

Miao Zhiming then asked, "Young Master Bai, what are your thoughts on people's hearts?"

"Unfathomable, inscrutable, the human heart is unpredictable."

Miao Zhiming couldn't help but chuckle, "Young Master Bai, you should already have the answer, right?"

"I understand," Bai Li murmured.

Unequal distribution of wealth is a very troublesome problem in any dynasty. Even in his time, under the great power of that person, some people still starved to death.

If he only wants to live comfortably, then any path he chooses will work. But he can also try taking another path.

Let's stir things up!

Turn this dynasty into a complete mess!

"Zhiming, how many people do we have who are equipped with protective gear?" Bai Li asked, her eyes gleaming.

Finally, Immortal Lord Bai, you've finally asked that question!

"Reporting to Young Master Bai!" Miao Zhiming was overjoyed and said in a deep voice, "There are nearly a hundred crossbowmen and over three hundred men wearing leather breastplates!"

"Establish post stations in all four directions within the territory to be responsible for food supplies. Assign some people to scout the surrounding terrain and villages, including Chengcheng. Since the imperial court isn't coming to us, we'll go ourselves. Send people to Chengcheng and the nearby cities to spread our faith!"

Since things have already come to this, we might as well go all the way down this path!

Since he doesn't need to sit on the toilet, there's a high probability he won't have any problems.

Pseudo-rural encirclement of cities.

"Yes, Young Master Bai!" Miao Zhiming knelt on one knee and answered solemnly.

"I'll leave these to you," Bai Li said calmly.

To reiterate, he provides the general outline, while the details are filled in by professionals.

It's best if he doesn't cause any trouble.

"By the way, Zhiming, I'm going out for a walk with Liu Er this afternoon, do you want to come?" Bai Li turned to Miao Zhiming and asked.

Immortal Lord Bai, is this an invitation for me to go hiking together?!

I'm finally not far from being as good as Liu Er. All my efforts over this period of time have finally paid off!

Miao Zhiming's ears perked up immediately, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Such an enticing invitation made him really want to accept it immediately.

Taking a deep breath, Miao Zhiming shook his head and grinned, "Hahaha, Young Master Bai, I must go back and carefully plan my next move. I'm afraid I don't have the fortune to do so. Could you perhaps save this opportunity for another time?"

What a workaholic! It seems the temptation of making a name for oneself in history is indeed very strong!

As for other reasons, well, Zhiming gave him a completely different feeling from the other villagers. He and Liu Er got along comfortably, but he always felt awkward with the others.

Therefore, we can rule out that it was caused by him; at most, it only accounts for a small part.

"Don't worry, you'll be remembered in history. I said I'd take care of everything, and I'll make sure everything is arranged perfectly!" Bai Li chuckled. "If anyone forgets to write it down, I'll send them two bags straight to me."

Who cares about what happens after death when you're remembered in history?

However, it's good that Bai Xianjun thinks this way.

Otherwise, he would never see Bai Xianjun like this again.

Miao Zhiming hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Young Master Bai, how long do you plan to be gone?"

"How long?" Bai Li thought for a moment and replied, "At the shortest, an afternoon; at the longest, a day or two. Since you're not going, I'll temporarily entrust Licheng to you while I'm away. I trust you with this responsibility."

Even though I'm here, it's practically Zhiming who manages Licheng; he's just a hands-off manager. But it's still good to say hello.

Expressing your trust can boost morale, right?

"Thank you for your trust, Young Master Bai. I will certainly not fail in my mission." Miao Zhiming was overjoyed and said with a beaming smile, "By the way, Young Master Bai, should we distribute food to Chengcheng? We have enough troops and provisions now, and Wuzhen is also driving away the bandits in the vicinity. We no longer need to worry about being robbed by bandits like before!"

"Sure, but we need to make sure they're well-fed and have something to do, otherwise something bad might happen."

Bai Li pondered, "What do you think about letting them repair the road?"

Miao Zhiming replied without hesitation, "Roads are the vital arteries of transportation and the lifeblood of commerce. If roads are unobstructed, merchants and travelers can travel conveniently, goods can circulate freely, and the daily needs of the people can be met."

"Although the city walls of Licheng have been built, there are no roads leading to it, and no trade takes place. Now that we have no shortage of food and manpower, building roads is indeed crucial for the development of Licheng. You truly live up to your reputation as Young Master Bai!"

"Alright, alright, that last sentence is redundant. Don't use it again next time," Bai Li said in a low voice.

"Yes, Young Master Bai." Miao Zhiming nodded. "By the way, should I send someone to fetch Liu Er?"

Bai Li waved her hand and said, "No need, he's right next to the engineering college we're going to. Remember the statue of me you told me about before? I asked Liu Er to bring me one. I also heard from him that it's quite popular and there are really long queues. I even suspect that every household has to buy one."

"Hahahaha, yes, yes, after all, he's Young Master Bai, it's normal for him to be popular." Miao Zhiming laughed awkwardly, stammering.

Don't ask! Don't ask!

"Hey, young master, look, we've arrived at the engineering institute!" Miao Zhiming quickly and smoothly changed the subject, flipping through the book of professions in his hand, holding it up to Bai Li, and asking with a serious face, "Young master Bai, which one should we go to first?"

"This one," Bai Li said, pointing to the name on the paper.

"Alright, young master, follow me!" Miao Zhiming said.

Phew, that was close.

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