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Chapter 217: Camping
Jiang Shaohua came to Bowang County and first inspected the granary.

The six newly built Taiping granaries are now empty.

"Tang Wu has already led people to buy grain." Jiang Shaohua smiled and said to County Magistrate Chen: "When the first batch of grain comes back, we will send it to Bowang County first."

County Magistrate Chen was greatly refreshed and immediately handed over his hand to express gratitude: "Thank you, Princess, for your kindness."

Jiang Shaohua said with a smile: "There are few people in Bowang County, and most of the strong men have gone to the iron mines. It will inevitably delay the cultivation of mulberry trees, and we have to buy grain every year. I remember this! You don't have to worry about collecting grain. Take care of it." Good iron ore is a great achievement.”

County Magistrate Chen felt warm in his heart.

When getting along with the princess, it's really easy to ignore the princess' age. The princess is not only scheming and resourceful, but also has extraordinary vision and courage.

"This year, I will focus on iron ore and ensure that the output of iron ore is doubled." County Magistrate Chen solemnly promised.

There is also a silver mine that cannot be mentioned in front of others. Of course, the output will be doubled. The princess's personal guard camp is expanding, and the Nanyang army has returned to the princess's command. The princess is also busy collecting grain for each county, and money is indispensable for each item.

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly and glanced at County Magistrate Chen: "I, the Princess, can rest assured when you do your work."

County Magistrate Chen was not one of those courtiers who loved to flatter and fawn over, so he just smiled when the princess praised him like this. But he made up his mind to never let down the princess's trust and high expectations.

After inspecting the granary, Jiang Shaohua went to inspect the iron mine.

The Lushe people who had been silent all this time changed their usual silence after entering the iron mine and took the initiative to speak: "Princess, I have been observing for half a day and found that the efficiency in the iron mine is not high. I think that the iron can be The people in the mine are divided into dozens of groups, with ten people in each group. They work together and count them in one day. Whichever group digs more ore will receive double the wages. "

“In this way, iron ore production can be greatly increased without spending much more money.”

Lu Cong has been a county guard for several years. In addition to the help of his family, he is also capable. Along the way, he was thinking about giving suggestions to the princess, and he attracted everyone's attention as soon as he opened his mouth.

County Magistrate Chen glanced at Lu Sheren and said nothing.

Jiang Shaohua smiled lightly and said: "In fact, County Magistrate Chen had thought of Lu Sheren's idea a few years ago. It was tried out for a while, but as a result, the people had to work hard to get more wages. If you work too hard to mine, you will be harmed by it. Magistrate Chen cherishes the people and is unwilling to do it."

Lu Cong was not embarrassed. Instead, he smiled and handed over to County Magistrate Chen: "County Magistrate Chen loves the people like his own son, and I feel ashamed for my subordinates. In the future, I should ask magistrate Chen for advice and learning."

Otherwise, he is an old man in officialdom. If it were Chen Jinyu or Ma Yaozong, they would be so ashamed that they couldn't even lift their heads.

County Magistrate Chen responded with a smile: "People from Lushe are too polite. As a county magistrate, in front of people from Lushe, I am a laggard. People from Lushe said that, and I have no room for my old face."

Lu Cong smiled and said: "It's okay not to mention what happened before I was promoted to official position. Now you and I are serving as officials in Nanyang and working together for the princess. Naturally, there is a first-come-first-served basis. Please give me your guidance, Magistrate Chen."

In just a few words, he naturally moved closer to County Magistrate Chen and got much closer to the princess. He asked about matters in the iron mine with an open-minded attitude.

Chen Jinyu: "..."

Ma Yaozong: "..."

Not only is this old guy thick-skinned, but his social skills are also top-notch.

Jiang Shaohua saw it and laughed it off.

There are all kinds of ministers. Sometimes, villains are better than gentlemen. Just see where and how to use it. She gave Lu Cong a slap in the face, and Lu Cong was a smart man. He was trying to figure out her temperament and adapt to her behavior.

Now that I have come to Bowang County, I must visit the silver mine.

Chen Jinyu can go with him, but Lu Cong and Ma Yaozong are not qualified yet.

Jiang Shaohua did not explain, but sent an errand to the two of them: "I, the Princess, have some important things to do. The Mashe people, the Lushe people, will inspect the spring plowing in Bowang County on my behalf." The two She people. Let's take orders together.

……

When Chen Sheren left with the princess, Lu Cong whispered: "The person the princess trusts the most is Chen Sheren."

Ma Yaozong was not immune to this instigation. He glanced at Lu Cong and said: "Chen Sheren is the princess's playmate and grew up with the princess. I only became the princess last year, and you have not been with the princess for two months. It's my place." He is the princess, and he trusts Chen Sheren the most. "

Lu Cong chuckled: "I'm joking casually, don't be upset, Ma Sheren. Chen Sheren is handsome, smart, and a girl. It is indeed the most suitable to accompany the princess."

Ma Yaozong also chuckled: "The Lushe people are right. By the way, since we have received the errand, we must do it well. Why don't we leave now!"

Young people have good physical strength and high energy, and they can't be idle for a moment.

Lu Cong cursed in his heart, but his face showed joy: "Okay, let's go to the fields now."

Inspecting spring plowing and other tasks were very familiar to Lu Cong. When I was a county magistrate, I had to inspect spring plowing and autumn harvest. After becoming a county guard, I have to work hard on appearance.

However, when inspecting with Ma Sheren, Lu Cong was surprised to find that the young Ma Yaozong was also very familiar with spring plowing.

"The people in the horse house are not only familiar with the horse farm, but they are also very familiar with spring plowing. They are young and talented, which is admirable."

Ma Yaozong smiled: "I have followed my grandfather on spring plowing inspections since I was six years old, but I only know a little bit about it. I am just a flower stand."

The words are modest, but when it comes to action, there is no ambiguity at all. Seeing an old woman in her fifties and a young child working together to hold the wooden shaft plow, Ma Yaozong immediately stepped forward, took over, and plowed back and forth with the shaft plow several times, quickly and steadily.

The old woman and the child thanked her profusely.

Lu Cong: "..."

Being an errand beside the princess is indeed not an easy task. The young Chen Sheren took advantage of his status and took the lead. Mashe people are capable, hard-working and strong.

If he wants to get ahead, he must continue to work hard.

……

Three days later, the princess returned to Bowang County after finishing her "important matters".

Ma Yaozong and Lu Cong were very sensible and kept silent about where the princess had been these past few days.

Jiang Shaohua rested for a day and then set off again. Chen Jinyu said goodbye to her parents happily and set off for Biyang with the princess.

Equally happy was Chen Haoran, who also set off to study in Jingzhou Prefecture on this day. I can also travel with my sister for two days.

The two brothers and sisters bicker all day long, but they actually have a very good relationship.

They parted ways two days later. Chen Jinyu felt sour and quietly wiped away her tears.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and reassured: "You will often write to your brother in the future."

Chen Jinyu sniffed and nodded.

"Princess!" Qin Hu's slightly excited voice suddenly sounded outside the carriage: "The explorer came back to report that there is a group of bandits ten miles away."