The growth of the eldest daughter-in-law of the farm gate

Chapter 318: Caring for the People (Thanks to book friend 2020****9522 for the reward)

The leader of the team that went to the countryside on the second day was Chen Yiqing. Because he had been invited by Li Mingren to eat at his family’s meal before, and his family was not the kind of poor family that had no meal at all, so he was not as interested in this box lunch. The other government officials were looking forward to it.

But at noon, after doing farm work all morning, it was all physically demanding work, and my stomach was already growling with hunger. After finally heating up the rice, I almost bit my tongue when I took the first bite. Chen Yiqing looked around and saw that no one noticed his embarrassment. He felt happy in his heart and silently complained in his heart: It really felt like he had never eaten in his previous life.

After the wooden lunch box is steamed, there is a woody aroma mixed with the food. Coupled with the fact that I am hungry from work, my appetite is greatly stimulated.

"Well, food is the first priority for the people." Chen Yiqing muttered. Seeing that everyone was eating, he no longer pretended to be restrained. It was more important to fill his stomach first.

The same was true when Cao Yingfa led his team to the countryside on the third day. Cao Yingfa originally liked a little appetite, so after the lunch box was heated up, he ate it regardless of appearance.

The county government has been assisting farmers with the autumn harvest for five days. After the people have finished the autumn harvest, Li Mingren takes Mingzhi to various villages to inspect the people's conditions. The feedback from the villagers is pretty good. Now the people in Shiyang County know Li Mingren. After all, the county magistrate will be exploring everywhere in the next three to five days. After this agricultural assistance activity, the people are not as nervous as before when they see the county magistrate again.

During the inspection, Li Mingren kept saying that he would be fair and upright and care about the people. Moreover, he has always emphasized to the people that if they encounter difficulties, they should go to the village chief. If the village cannot solve the problem, they can go directly to the county government. As the saying goes, "If you are an official and do not make decisions for the people, it is better to go home and plant sweet potatoes."

Li Mingren also personally conveyed the news that only 20% of the tax would be collected this time, but the payment must not be delayed. The people were naturally happy to hear the news, and they all wanted to treat the county magistrate with the best food at home.

Of course, Li Mingren would not let him eat in people's homes, so he declined them one by one. Before leaving, Li Mingren also asked each village chief for a list of idle people in the village.

On the way home, Li Mingren looked at Lao Si's thoughtful expression and asked, "How do you feel about running down this day?"

Li Mingzhi sighed in his heart, but shook his head and said nothing because he didn't know how to express his mood at the moment. The people are really suffering, especially the people here. Now that the Li family has grown up, it seems that everyone has almost forgotten the hard life he had lived in the past. Li Mingzhi was grateful that he came to Shiyang County this time. This experience made him understand the meaning of taking exams better.

Li Mingren stopped questioning his younger brother and just patted the shoulder of the person next to him. He was surprised to find that his younger brother, who used to be as skinny as a monkey, had grown as tall as himself.

At home, Zhao Yunlan was having a heart-to-heart talk with Zhao Yuncheng.

"I know that the county government is busy during this period. It makes me feel bad to see you go to help Nong Qiu recover it."

Zhao Yuncheng smiled, his dark face highlighted with a row of shining teeth.

"Before, when Mingyi and his brothers had a wedding banquet, you came back in a hurry to have a meal and then left. It's obvious that this is the front and back yard, so you have to live in the yamen."

"Oh, sister, I already told you not to mention living here. It's definitely more convenient for me to live in the front. Think about it, I have to get up early in the morning to practice, and it's convenient to go out on patrol on weekdays. Besides, everyone knows that I am the county magistrate's brother-in-law. Originally, It’s not a good relationship, I’ve managed to maintain it well, if I continue to be so special, no one will play with me anymore.”

Zhao Yunlan: "You're not here for fun. Just do your own thing. You don't care what they say."

Zhao Yuncheng: "Then I have to communicate with everyone. I don't want them to get nervous when they see me. Sister, I know how to do it myself. I'm not a child anymore."

Zhao Yunlan suddenly realized that he was in a state of forcing his thoughts on others, so he softened his tone and changed the topic.

"Okay, let's not talk about this. It's rare to catch you. I'll talk to you about something serious."

Zhao Yuncheng sat up straight: "What's the matter, tell me."

"Last time you came back for dinner and left in a hurry, you didn't even have time to read the letter from your parents. The letter said that everything was fine at home, and it also said something about you wanting to join the army."

"Sister, I have decided..." Zhao Yuncheng expressed his determination anxiously.

Zhao Yunlan raised her voice slightly and interrupted: "Listen to me first, okay? Come and see for yourself." Then he took out a letter and handed it to Zhao Yuncheng. Zhao Yuncheng's hand trembled slightly as he took the letter, and he was still thinking about how he could convince his sister and get her support if his parents objected. But the letter still had to be read. For a moment, Zhao Yuncheng's hands became increasingly trembling and he was obviously excited.

"Sister, is this true? My parents agreed to my joining the army."

Zhao Yunlan: "It's true. You can rest assured now. You don't have to think about hiding it from your parents anymore!"

Zhao Yunxiang seemed to have been told something that was on his mind, and he hummed to cover up his embarrassment.

"That's the real thing I want to tell you, but I have other ideas."

Zhao Yunlan took a sip of water and saw Yuncheng looking at her intently, so she continued:

"I thought that when Mingyi and the others return to Lijiacun this time, I will also go back, and then you will go back with me.

Now that you have decided to join the army and have the support of our family, have a good chat with your parents before officially joining the army and let them see that you can really shoulder your responsibilities.

After all, we only communicate through letters now, and your parents may just support you from the perspective of loving you. I think if we have a heart-to-heart talk in person, maybe they will understand your true intention of joining the army.

Moreover, you have been away from home for such a long time, and you have already decided your future without even returning home. No matter how supportive your parents are, you will still have a lot of worries in your heart when you are not able to see people. "

Zhao Yuncheng lowered his head and thought carefully.

"Well, sister, let's go back together."

After hearing the exact answer, Zhao Yunlan's expression relaxed.

"Okay, during this period, you can hand over the work assigned to you by the county government. When we come back, you can go directly to the military camp. It's just that we won't be back until after the new year, so you don't have to panic."

"Really?" Zhao Yuncheng couldn't help being excited when he heard that he could go to the military camp when he came back.

"Should I directly sign up to join the army? It seems that I haven't heard that the military camp is recruiting soldiers recently?"

Zhao Yunlan said: "I also heard from your brother-in-law that a new Zhenbei Army has been sent from above. Zhennan General Qi Feng is about to withdraw to the south. When the old and new forces change, a group of new soldiers will be recruited. The specific situation is not clear yet. You My brother-in-law is still understanding, so you can take this time to think about it again.”

Seeing that his sister was trying to persuade him again, Zhao Yuncheng said firmly: "I have made up my mind."

"Okay, okay, if I don't persuade you, then it's settled that we go home." Zhao Yunlan smiled helplessly.

Zhao Yuncheng nodded: "Does the brother-in-law want to go back with us?"

"He will definitely not go back. How could his parents leave so easily?"

"Sister, haven't you told your brother-in-law that you're going home yet?" Zhao Yuncheng half-squinted his eyes and smiled.

"He's too busy. Let's talk to him later when we find time." Zhao Yunlan's eyes were evasive, but she was still very confident.