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Lu Xuan was suddenly startled, and there was a buzz in his mind for some reason: "Why did you three come out?"

Aunt Mei lowered her eyes and replied softly: "I was woken up before the fifth watch today. It was the princess who specially sent someone to pick up my brother and sister Ying'er Ruohua, and asked us, mother and son, to go to Ye County Stay for a few days.”

Lu Xuan's mind was buzzing again, and his voice suddenly rose: "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Aunt Mei also looked aggrieved: "Last night Jun Ma slept in the study. After I got the news this morning, I wanted to tell my consort, but Jun Ma had already come out first."

Jiang Shaohua did it on purpose!

He was asked to go as his biological father as his adopted son-in-law, and he was also asked to go with Aunt Mei, mother and son. There was a deliberate time difference, so that he was caught off guard and unable to stop him.

Lu Xuan felt his blood surge and his anger surge. It just happened that I couldn't have an attack in front of everyone.

Yang Zheng glanced at Aunt Mei, mother and son, and then at Lu Junma, who looked not very good, and coughed: "Since it is the princess's wish, let's all obey the order! It's getting late, and we should set off. .”

Lu Xuan took a deep breath, forced a smile, and nodded in agreement.

Lu Xuan had never practiced martial arts. He learned to ride a horse after joining Prince Nanyang's palace. Although his horsemanship was mediocre, it was enough for traveling.

Needless to say, Yang Zheng has a good family background and is quite heroic when riding a horse.

Aunt Mei, mother and son, got into the carriage obediently, without even raising the curtains along the way.

Qin Hu rode his horse to follow him, and the person riding beside him was Meng Sanbao.

"I'm almost going moldy with my injuries." Meng Sanbao recovered from his injuries and went out on horseback again. Not to mention it was much more enjoyable. He turned to Qin Hu and grinned happily: "You said that if I suddenly go to Ye County, sister Yinzhu will be particularly surprised. surprise?"

Qin Hu glanced at his good brother jealously: "I don't know if Yin Zhu is surprised or not. I guess Uncle Meng will give you a 'surprise' when he sees you!"

Meng Sanbao smiled and took a sip.

As the group was on their way, there was no need to elaborate.

Three days later, everyone arrived in Ye County. Qin Hu and Meng Sanbao took the lead and went to the county government to report the news. I went to the county government office but came to nothing.

"The princess and Chief Chen Changshi Wen went to inspect the granary. Most of the people from the county government also went with them." The soldier who stayed behind at the county government replied: "You two settle down first and wait for the princess to come back."

Qin Hu and Meng Sanbao looked at each other, one went to arrange a place to live, and the other turned around to lead Yang Zheng and Lu Junma to settle down.

It is a common practice in the officialdom to be an official without building a yamen office. The Yexian County Government Office looked dilapidated. From the County Government Office to the backyard, the world immediately changed.

The courtyard is exquisite, with nine winding corridors, lush flowers and trees, and is very elegant.

Lu Xuan was not in the mood to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The smile he had held on for three days disappeared without a trace after entering the house and closing the door.

Aunt Mei's heart trembled, and she softly coaxed her children: "Ying'er, take your sister out to play for a while."

Lu Ying knew how to look at her face and refused to leave: "I want to stay with my mother."

Lu Ruohua trotted up to her biological father and pulled his sleeve. Lu Xuan suddenly pulled back. Lu Ruohua was young and weak. He was caught off guard and staggered two steps, almost falling, and suddenly started to cry in fright.

Aunt Mei felt very distressed. Regardless of Lu Xuan's cold and ugly face, she hurriedly stepped forward to pick up her daughter and coaxed her for a long time before coaxing her back.

"Ying'er, be obedient and take your sister out first." Seeing Lu Xuan's face getting more and more ugly, Aunt Mei's heart grew higher and higher, and she ordered her son with a trembling voice.

Lu Ying didn't want to leave. She raised her eyes and saw her mother's pleading eyes. She agreed softly and took her sister out. As soon as the door closed, Lu Xuan's face darkened and he kicked Aunt Mei in the waist and abdomen.

Aunt Mei was kicked to the ground, with tears in her eyes from the pain.

Lu Xuan warned coldly: "Shaohua sent you mother and son here for some reason. Remember, don't say anything you shouldn't say. If it damages my reputation, I won't spare you!"

Aunt Mei swallowed back her tears and choked with sobs.

……

At this time, Jiang Shaohua was inspecting the last Taiping granary in Ye County.

Ye County is the most populous county in Nanyang County. Every household in He County grows mulberry, raises silkworms and weaves silk. Less than half of the land is used for farming. Therefore, Ye County has to buy large quantities of grain from other counties every year.

What a coincidence, out of the four grain stores in Ye County, there are two of the Tang family grain stores, accounting for half of them. It can also be seen that the Tang family is the largest grain merchant in Nanyang County.

Of course, the food in Taiping Granary is also bought from outside.

The magistrate of Ye County is named Cui, and he is only twenty-six years old this year. It is really rare to become a county official at this age. This County Magistrate Cui was born in the Cui family of Qinghe. He was a son of a wealthy family. He had been studying since he was young. He passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty-two and became a Jinshi at the age of twenty-three. It can be said that he is a young talent.

When the Ministry of Personnel was selecting officials, Magistrate Cui had the opportunity to stay in the Sixth Ministry. However, he did not want to be in the capital and asked to be released. Someone in the court supported him, so Magistrate Cui came to Ye County, the richest county in Nanyang County. In fact, not only in Nanyang County, but also in Daliang as a whole, Ye County is also among the top ten rich counties.

Jiang Shaohua was very satisfied after seeing the granary in person.

Even after hearing about it, the chief secretary couldn't help but praise: "I saw the Taiping Granary in Wan County and Xi'e County in Li County, and they are not as good as Ye County."

It is the granary in Bowang County, and it also stores old grain. Only the granaries here in Ye County are filled with top-quality new grains.

The people of Ye County are wealthy, and the county government houses are not short of money. Magistrate Cui is young and promising, and has not yet contracted the bad habit of corruption in the officialdom. He is very dedicated in managing civil affairs and is willing to spend money on food.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and praised: "County Magistrate Cui is really dedicated in his duties."

Magistrate Cui, a young and promising man with a decent appearance, hurriedly raised his hands and said, "I thank the princess for her praise! Since I received the official document from the palace, I have ordered the workshop to select the location for the new granary. The materials have been gradually prepared, and in a few days We can start work today.”

Jiang Shaohua asked with a smile: "Every family in Ye County grows mulberry and raises silkworms, and I'm afraid they won't be able to recruit enough people. What does County Magistrate Cui plan to do?"

Magistrate Cui replied proudly: "I have no intention of recruiting civilians. I have ordered the factory to go to other counties to find strong men. Those who are willing to come to Ye County to work will be given double wages."

Big dog owner!

Even hearing the master's book, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Chen Changshi stroked his beard and smiled: "Since the county government has money, it's okay to use the money to hire workers. In this way, it will not affect the people's livelihood."

Magistrate Cui was content with his heart and calm on his face, so he handed over his hand.

Jiang Shaohua also smiled.

With such political achievements, it is inevitable to feel proud.

"For the report to the princess," Chen Jinyu took the initiative to take up the task of delivering the letter and report after becoming the servant: "There is news from the county government office that Yang Shenjun, Lu Junma and others have arrived at the county government office."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed and he said calmly: "I know this, Princess. I will return to the county government office after inspecting the granary."