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Chapter 830: Return to Liang (Part )
After the Magistrate Cai left, General Fan sighed to his confidants: "Nanyang is a place where dragons rise and talented people emerge in large numbers. This Magistrate Cai is highly regarded by the emperor, so he is indeed not an ordinary person."

Isn't it?

These hundreds of thousands of people came from different places, and some of them spoke different accents. After being humiliated and bullied by the Rouran tribes for several years, some of them were submissive, some were dull, some were frightened and panicked, and some were particularly cold and alert, like hedgehogs ready to prick people at any time. They were more difficult to control than ordinary refugees.

General Zuo led them all the way back from the grassland, and only by using force on the way did he make them behave themselves. It was a beautiful wish to have them settle down quickly and start a new life. But it was extremely difficult to actually implement it.

It had only been a few months since Magistrate Cai came to Liang County, but he had already helped the people move into houses and organized them to cultivate wasteland. Most importantly, the panicked people's hearts quickly calmed down.

The Magistrate of Cai County may not look good, but he is a truly capable official!
The governor of Cai County did not know that General Fan thought so highly of him. Even if he heard it, he just smiled and continued to run around.

The public security in Guiliang City was good, but the problems of the people settled in the villages outside the city were much more complicated. Some were restless and fled, and some even gathered secretly to cause chaos. Although it would not affect the overall situation, small matters had to be dealt with quickly. We must not let any bad signs grow.

Cai Junshou had been in Li County before and had extensive experience in settling refugees. First, the people had to be mobilized. Once they were busy, they would have no time to think about other things and no energy to cause trouble. Reclaiming wasteland was an excellent way.

The governor of Cai County "borrowed" elite soldiers from the border army, firstly to repair canals and build fences, and secondly, to use powerful force to intimidate all the people.
The best strategy is to use both kindness and severity, and to use both firmness and softness. Simply trying to appease others is not advisable.

The imperial court also attached great importance to Guiliang City, just as it had supported Pingzhou and Yuzhou, and continuously sent grain, seeds, and various supplies.

The Magistrate of Cai was not polite either. Whenever he needed something, he would write letters to the capital to complain to the emperor, plead with Prime Minister Chen, and finally cry to Minister Feng.

Then, the supplies sent back to Liang became more abundant, and the court also sent many smart and capable low-level officials. No matter how capable the governor of Cai was, he was only one person. With his subordinates, his work efficiency increased dramatically.

In the autumn of the seventh year of Zhaoping, the people of Guiliang City harvested the first batch of grain.

The land that had been abandoned for a long time was plowed and cultivated again. The green corn stalks were bearing abundant corn, and sweet potatoes were dug out from the ground.

The people held the grain they had grown in their hands, their excitement and joy beyond words. They knelt down and kowtowed towards the direction of the imperial palace.

"The emperor rescued us and allowed us to live a peaceful life."

"Chief Cai said that in the past six months, we have been eating food sent by the court. It was the emperor who gave us a life."

"We kowtow to the emperor and pray to God to bless him with peace, health and longevity."

Live a thousand years or even ten thousand years is just auspicious words, which should not be taken seriously. Live a hundred years is the most sincere and simple wish of the people.

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"Your Majesty! The governor of Guiliang County, Cai, has sent a memorial."

In the Showa Hall, Lu Sheren, who had become increasingly calm, came forward holding a memorial.

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly, and after reading the memorial, he smiled happily: "Guiliang County has been reclaiming wasteland and planting crops for the past six months. This year is the first autumn harvest, and the yield is not high. However, it is barely enough for the people to eat and drink."

Lu Sheren smiled and continued, "That's great. The court finally doesn't have to send food anymore." After adding and subtracting, the court had been supporting more than 100,000 people for nearly a year. The amount of food consumed was a huge and shocking number, and even looking at the account books would be shocking.

The national treasury had long been emptied, the funds of the Ministry of Internal Affairs had also been used up, and the expenses of the palace had been reduced again and again. The entire court lived frugally. Fortunately, they finally survived.

Jiang Shaohua relaxed his brows and laughed: "Chief Cai is indeed capable."

Lu Sheren was full of admiration for the Magistrate Cai: "Yes, in less than a year, you have already calmed the people's hearts and made them turn to Daliang. This is the real return of Liangcheng."

Jiang Shaohua was in a very good mood. He personally picked up the pen to approve the memorial. At the grand court meeting, he praised the governor of Cai in front of all the ministers.

Her Majesty's majesty grew day by day, and her emotions were invisible. It was rare for her to smile so much, and even rarer for her to praise a minister so much.

The Magistrate of Cai County was already famous, and after this day, his fame spread even further throughout the court and the country.

The court no longer had to transport grain to Liang County, and Minister Feng breathed a sigh of relief. However, small-scale support still had to continue. For example, high-yield grain had to be sent back to Liang City, and skilled craftsmen had to be sent there. All sorts of things still had to be taken care of.

Jiang Shaohua personally wrote a letter to the governor of Cai County, in which he praised the governor of Cai County for his loyalty and ability, and encouraged him to govern Guiliang County with all his heart.

After receiving the letter from the emperor, the governor of Cai County was overwhelmed with emotion. He kowtowed three times in the direction of the imperial palace and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to ensure that the people of Guiliang County can live a stable life."

He had an unspoken ambition. He wanted to make Guiliang County a place where people could live and work in peace and contentment under his rule, and make it the second largest county in Daliang.

The most important county in Daliang is, of course, Nanyang County. No other county can surpass it.

Mrs. Cai, who was standing by, also kowtowed and recited a few words silently.

Magistrate Cai helped his old wife to stand up and asked casually, "What wish did you make in your heart just now?"

Mrs. Cai was also over fifty years old. She was not used to having maids and usually did all the housework herself. Although she was the wife of the county magistrate, her hands were as rough as those of a village woman. She was also dressed very simply. If she went out like this, she would not be as respectable as the housekeepers in the noble families of the capital.

Madam Cai smiled softly and said, "I hope that God will protect Daliang and keep our emperor healthy. By the way, I also pray that God will protect Guiliang City. Only when the people of Guiliang City live a better life can you, the county governor, have a few days of peace."

My wife knows him best.

Magistrate Cai smiled, then sighed: "This is just the beginning. The people have a place to live and food to eat, but they are still a long way from living and working in peace and contentment."

"How can I rest? I have to run around every day. I can't take care of anything at home. Thank you for your hard work."

Mrs. Cai smiled and rolled her eyes at him: "You are old, and you still say such cheesy words. You have done a big job, and you don't need to worry about such a small matter at home."

County Magistrate Cai's heart warmed, and he held his wife's hand, wanting to say a few kind words. A hurried voice sounded outside the door: "Mr. County Magistrate, there is a commotion in the village over the canal."