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After Chen Changshi, who had been in the granary for a day, returned to the county office, he heard that the princess had demolished the children's tower today.

Chen Zhuo immediately went to see the princess.

The princess looked calm, but Chen Sheren's eyes were as red as a rabbit, almost swollen from crying.

Chen Zhuo was a little helpless, and first asked the princess to accompany him: "Chen She is young and impulsive, and his behavior is not stable enough, so the princess has trouble."

Jiang Shaohua was in a heavy mood today and had no intention of joking: "Chen Sheren dares to be angry and laugh. She is passionate and has a sweet temperament. This princess appreciates her sincerity."

Chen Jinyu opened his mouth and said in a hoarse voice: "Has Grandpa seen the Children's Tower?"

Chen Zhuo glanced at his granddaughter and nodded.

Chen Jinyu's anger really rose again, and she stamped her foot vigorously: "Grandpa knows that people have the bad habit of abandoning baby girls, why don't you stop it?"

This is a bit unreasonable. He is just the chief historian of the palace, not a Buddha or a god.

Chen Zhuo did not get angry and explained patiently: "When the prince came to Nanyang County to become a vassal, I inspected the counties with the prince. At that time, every county had a place like the Children's Pagoda. The prince ordered this bad habit to be eradicated. However, there was always some poverty. The local people secretly throw away the baby girls they gave birth to.”

"It's not that I don't want to stop it, but I can't stop it." Jiang Shaohua took over the words softly: "If the people live a good life and have enough food and clothing, raising one more child is nothing. But in a truly poor place, people spend all day long Worrying about livelihood, having one more child and one more mouth is an extremely heavy burden."

"When you give birth to a son, you grit your teeth and raise it. When he is seven or eight years old, he can work in the fields. When he grows up, he will marry a wife and carry on the family line. The people are reluctant to abandon their son, so they can only abandon the baby girl."

"Sister Jinyu, it's not Chen Changshi's fault for this incident. It's also not his late grandfather's fault."

"However, from today on, this is my responsibility, Jiang Shaohua."

Chen Jinyu suddenly raised his head and met the princess's firm gaze.

"I want all the people to be fed and clothed so that they can raise their children and live a good life." Jiang Shaohua said slowly: "I want there to be no more children's towers under the rule of Nanyang County."

Chen Jinyu's nose suddenly felt sore. She held back her tears and nodded heavily: "I, Chen Jinyu, am willing to follow the princess for the rest of my life."

and many more!

Follow the princess all your life?

Will you never marry again? Have you asked your grandfather, your biological father, and your biological mother for their opinions?

Chen Zhuo took a look at his granddaughter who had made great ambitions, but did not say anything to disappoint her.

Jiang Shaohua was so perceptive and looked at Chen Changshi with a smile: "Sister Jinyu will get married in the future, so she can still work by my side."

Chen Zhuo stretched out his hand and twirled his beard and said half-jokingly: "There are not many good men in the world who have such a big heart. The princess should worry more about Jin Yu's life-long affairs."

The stable man next to him moved a small step excitedly.

Unfortunately, no one looked at him.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and promised: "Don't worry, from now on the good men in Nanyang County will be chosen by Sister Jinyu."

Chen Jinyu was teased in person and did not blush: "That's all. This is the only thing you must follow me. After we get married, I will go out to do errands. If no one is willing, then I will not get married."

The horseman took another small step forward excitedly.

Still no one looked at him.

Chen Zhuo smiled and sighed: "That's all, with your temper, how can you marry into your husband's family and be wronged? Find a son-in-law in the future! The princess and I, your grandfather, can still take care of you."

When the man from Mashu heard the word "brother-in-law", he couldn't move his feet. He is the grandson of the Ma family. He will inherit the Ma family business in the future and cannot be a son-in-law.

"It's too unfair for Sister Jinyu to have a son-in-law." Jiang Shaohua said casually: "My father is a son-in-law. It's really unbearable to have such good things on the outside and be ruined inside."

Ma Yaozong: "..."

After all, Ma Yaozong was young and had not yet had enough energy to nourish himself. His own father's eyes widened when he heard the princess talking about him behind his back.

Chen Zhuo and his grandson were calm and relaxed. Apparently he's used to it.

Jiang Shaohua finally raised his eyes and looked at Ma Sheren with a half-smile: "Does Ma Sheren have something to say?"

Ma Yaozong quickly came to his senses and shook his head: "No."

At this moment, Tu Bai came in and reported: "To the princess, the county magistrate wants to see you."

……

Magistrate Gao, who also got the news, hurriedly came to see him.

After meeting the princess, Magistrate Gao apologized with shame on his face: "It's all because of my incompetence. There are such appalling things as the Children's Tower under my rule. Please punish me, princess!"

Jiang Shaohua's anger had mostly disappeared and he said calmly: "This cannot be entirely blamed on County Magistrate Gao. The people are poor and cannot afford to raise children. Even if there is no children's tower, why can't they be thrown into the toilet and drowned, or thrown directly on the roadside in the wilderness? ?”

Magistrate Gao became even more ashamed: "Back to the princess, I actually know the bad habit of abandoning babies. I post notices two or three times a year strictly instructing people not to abandon babies. But there are still countless people who secretly abandon babies, and I really can't help it."

Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and said: "Just prohibiting it won't work, you have to find another way. In this way, you can draft an official document saying that from today on, all new-born babies can come to the county government office to register. Every month, the county government office Arrange for someone to send twenty kilograms of food."

Don't underestimate twenty pounds of grain. This is enough food for an adult for a month.

Even to receive this ration, the people were reluctant to abandon their children.

As for asking the county government to arrange for people to deliver food, this is to facilitate door-to-door inspections. If a baby dies midway or is not treated well, it can be discovered in time and punished severely.

Of course Magistrate Gao knew this was a good idea, but just by doing this, the county government had an extra expense every month. It's okay for a short period of time, but as time goes by and there are more children, it may not be able to handle it.

Magistrate Gao stopped talking.

Jiang Shaohua said warmly: "Don't worry, this princess knows that Wuyin County Government is not rich and will not embarrass the county magistrate. These rice grains should be kept in a separate account book. From now on, they can be directly deducted from the annual tax."

Magistrate Gao was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.

Jiang Shaohua sighed softly: "Take it from the people and use it for the people. The land tax in Nanyang County is consistent with the imperial court. This princess cannot change it without authorization. This is the only way."

This can be regarded as a disguised reduction of taxes in Wuyin County.

Jiang Shaohua thought for a while and then said to Chen Changshi: "In addition to Wuyin County, Li County and Pheasant County are also implementing the distribution of food to newborn babies."

Among the fourteen counties, Ye County is the richest, followed by Bowang County. Together with Biyang County, it happens to be in the top three. The three poorest counties are also ranked. Wuyin is ranked last, Zhi County is second from last, and Li County is third from last. However, after the bandit troubles have been eliminated, Li County can rely on a mountain to rely on, and it should improve soon.

Chen Changshi handed over his hand.

Chen Jinyu volunteered: "Princess Princess, I will write this official document."

Jiang Shaohua nodded happily. (End of chapter)