I support the army through farming and business.

Chapter 45 My Ten Thousand Mu Clan Farm

The prefect of Wuwei was very considerate and had already ordered someone to clean the room.

Only one room was cleaned.

This cannot be blamed on the Wuwei prefect. After all, according to rumors, Princess Zhaoshan and the General of the Cavalry were a loving couple and it would be unreasonable for them not to sleep in the same room.

Gu Ci: "Old rules?"

Tang Zhao snorted.

But soon Gu Ci discovered that there was only a quilt in the bedroom.

Tang Zhao took the initiative and looked down at Gu Ci from a moral high ground, with three big words written on his face: Collection of Divine Weapons.

Gu Ci:.
Gu Ci admitted defeat and prepared to stay up all night. He carefully put the military book away and stood at the table to unfold the parchment scroll.

Black ink and red pen cinnabar are interlaced, and various shapes such as circles, triangles and squares are mixed randomly, as if a child is scribbling.

Gu Ci stared at a corner with many circles drawn on it. The more he looked at it, the more familiar it became, but he couldn't remember where it was. It was like a young sprout covered by heavy sand and wind, unable to peek out no matter how hard it tried.

Tang Zhao rolled around happily on the bed, but he always felt that something was missing. He glanced at Gu Ci sitting at the table and suddenly realized.

Oh, it was impolite of the man to not teach her a lesson.

Tang Zhao put on his shoes and walked to Gu Ci's side. His eyes fell on the spot where Gu Ci's fingertips were resting, and he exclaimed, "Wow! What a huge oasis!"

In a flash, Gu Ci remembered the lake where he stopped temporarily on the way to lead his troops to attack the Turkic king's tent.

That was the territory of the Simon tribe.

Gu Ci's fingertips moved to a series of triangles, "What about this?"

"Mountains!"

"What about this?" The fingertips moved to another square.

"Residential buildings!" Tang Zhao said as a matter of course, "The big ones are cities, and the small ones are villages."

Gu Ci suddenly had an epiphany. Different symbols represent different things. This is a map of the desert!
With it, the Northwestern Army can directly attack the Turkic royal city without having to fear the desert.

Tang Zhao advised, "Take it easy and don't get too excited. This map was drawn at least ten years ago. It's not certain whether it's accurate now."

Don't get too excited and stick your head out.

Gu Ci was stunned for a moment, then calmed down: Yes, the desert is full of raging sandstorms, and no one can predict the direction of the flow of sand. It is not uncommon to see an oasis today and yellow sand tomorrow.

However, he could first lead people to explore the route secretly, and then modify the map based on it for the future.

Tang Zhao said considerately, "It's a rare opportunity for me to come to Wuwei. I want to stroll around the city and look for some childhood memories." So do whatever you want.

Gu Ci's heart skipped a beat, and he moved his lips, not knowing what to say. He just put the military book and the parchment scroll close to him and went out.

Tang Zhao lay on the quilt, hypnotized by the drawings that appeared in his mind.

At the Wuwei government office, Lu Ying was checking the clan lands and historical accounts of the General Protector's Mansion. Every income and expenditure was recorded in the book without a single drop of water.

"Well done," Lu Ying praised.

The officials in charge breathed a sigh of relief and said that this is what we should do.

"Sir, do you want to hand over the clan land to Princess Zhaoshan?" asked Master Zhao.

Lu Ying nodded. "We have been ordered by the Emperor to take over the farmland, waiting to return it to the descendants of the Song family one day. Now that Princess Zhaoshan has come to the northwest, our government will return the property to its original owner."

Master Zhao was reluctant to let them go. "Wuwei is covered with mountains and deserts, and the land is already limited. The clan land of the General Protector of the Country occupies one-fifth of it, and they are all fertile land." Lu Ying also felt emotional. After all, the Song family has been a big family guarding the northwest since the previous dynasty. Countless men of the Song family died on the battlefield. These ten thousand acres of clan land were exchanged for the lives of Song men. He was very envious.

Master Zhao:
Zhao Shiye broke the news, "After you took over the Song clan land, you rented it out to the people for cultivation. The lease expires at the end of next year."

My lord, please wake up. You have returned the land to Princess Zhaoshan. Have you asked the thousands of people who rented the land?
Lu Yingcai thought of this and said, "It's okay. Princess Zhaoshan is kind and gentle, and she will definitely not compete with the common people for profit." He said optimistically, "Besides, the common people have also paid rent."

Master Zhao was about to cry. The tenants were happy with the 20% rent, but Princess Zhaoshan might not be so happy!

You should know that the current market convention is 40% rent, and some black-hearted people dare to ask for 50% rent!
The legal advisor had a mournful look on his face as he followed his master to the General Protector's Mansion.

"General of the Cavalry!" Lu Ying greeted warmly in front of the General Protector's Mansion.

Gu Ci returned the gift with a full food box, "Master Lu."

"It must be the salted duck from Yunxianglou," Lu Ying sniffed. It smelled really good.

"Your Excellency has a powerful nose," Gu Ci invited the person into the mansion, "I wonder what important matter has brought you here at this hour?"

Lu Ying looked up at the sky and saw that the sun was setting. It was time for dinner. He was not careful and became the unwelcome guest who came to eat for free.

Master Zhao looked horrible.

Having served as an official for many years and having a thick skin like a city wall, Lu Ying said solemnly, "I am here to pay my respects to the Princess and return the Song family land."

"It's time for dinner. If you don't mind, please stay at the mansion and have dinner. We can talk while we eat."

Lu Ying took the easy way out and had a good meal!

Gu Ci invited everyone to the dining hall and personally took out the food from the food box, "Please wait a moment, sir. I will go and invite Zhao Shan."

Lu Ying quickly said, "General, please do as you please."

Master Zhao whispered, "Sir, it seems the rumors are true. This General Huoqi and Princess Zhaoshan are truly a loving couple!"

Look, look, even the food has to be bought by the General himself, and after buying it he personally goes to invite Princess Zhaoshan to eat. Ordinary couples are not so affectionate.

Lu Ying stroked his beard, feeling smug about his foresight in specifically ordering only one bedroom to be cleaned.

Tang Zhao was woken up. When he heard that there was food to eat and there was land to harvest, he rushed to the canteen as fast as he could.

Gu Ci's comment: He is a good candidate to be a messenger.

"Master Lu!" Tang Zhao said as he entered the room. "I heard that Master wanted to see me about something?"

"That's right," Lord Lu tore his eyes away from the salted duck, "I came here to discuss the matter of the Song family's land with the princess."

Lu Ying explained in detail how the government had rented land to the people, and then apologized, "The northwest is mountainous and land-scarce. Without land, the people can't survive. However, if the rent is too high, the people will work hard all year and still not even have enough to eat. This is truly a tragedy. Therefore, I have selfishly agreed to a 20% rent. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."

As he spoke, he stood up and knelt down, with Master Zhao following behind him nervously.

"Sir, please get up quickly," Tang Zhao said, pulling him back to the wooden chair. "What's wrong with you being wholeheartedly serving the people? If my grandfather knew about this, he would definitely agree to your request."

"Don't worry, sir. Even if the clan land returns to me in the future, I will definitely not raise the rent. I don't need the money and food from the 20% rent."

Lu Ying was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He felt that he had found a kindred spirit. "Your Highness, your kindness is so great, and the people of Wuwei will always remember it. If you have any requests in the future, I will do my best to help you."

Tang Zhao touched the wooden box containing the fish scale book and the title deed of the General Protector's Mansion on his knees, with a simple smile.

Easy to talk about.

Zhao Zhao: Money is falling from the sky
Author Jun (with a sour face): Recommendation tickets and monthly tickets will fall from the sky~
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(End of this chapter)