Farmers have children to raise

Chapter 508 New Look

It was less than half a year from leaving to returning.

In this short period of six months, too many people and things have happened.

For example, Chicheng defeated Beiwu, for example, Beiwu changed its dynasty, reached a two-year no-war agreement, and of course eradicated the Tiansheng Sect that had been rampant for many years.

There is no one that does not cause a sensation in the surrounding countries.

But the people who lead these major events are mixed in the official road with many pedestrians, like a rich family relocating with their families, and it is impossible to see that they are the people who have done so many things that have caused a sensation in the countries.

However, what puzzled Baochun was that many pedestrians on the road also looked like they were moving with their families.

The eldest girl Zhou said, "Could there be another war there? It's just, it shouldn't be. The little emperor of Beiwu has signed a two-year armistice agreement. He doesn't look like a person who turns his head away. ah?"

Baochun opened the curtains, looked outside, shook his head and said, "It's not like, these people's faces are relaxed, and they don't have the expression they should have when they are fleeing."

Miss Zhou said, "It seems so."

Baochun rubbed his sore back after sitting for a long time, Rong Zheng looked over, and then told the people in front to find a place to rest before going on their way.

The carriage stopped at the door of a tea shop, and a group of people got off the carriage, and those who got off the horse got off the horse.

Baochun was escorted out of the car by Rong Zheng, and then put on a cape.

Walking to the tea shop, Aunt Xue, the leader of Xunyangmeng, and the others had already found a place to sit.

Baochun, who has a big belly, is not very mobile. When Aunt Xue saw her, she wanted to step up and take care of her. After all, there were only three women in this group, and Miss Zhou was a woman who could only fight and not take care of.

However, the baby's father took care of him in every possible way, afraid of the cold when going out, afraid of getting hot when drinking tea, afraid of choking when eating, so she couldn't intervene.

Xunyang on the opposite side glanced at Rongzheng, said nothing, let the little guy have some snacks, and then poured a glass of water for Aunt Xue himself, "Sit down and have a cup of tea first, didn't Baochun say that you are sick?" Although it’s better, the body still needs to be well maintained for the first half of the year.”

"Thank you, sir." Aunt Xue took the tea and sat down beside her husband, "I feel like I have nothing to do, and I have endless energy, just thinking that Miss is almost eight months old and has trouble moving. , I just happen to be able to take care of her, and I usually don't get used to using maids when I see her. Why not, if you intervene forcefully, you will probably be dismissed as not doing a good enough job.”

Xunyang held the cup and snorted softly, "I'm pregnant with the flesh and blood of his old Rong family, can you not be careful?"

Leader Meng said, "Young Lord Rong has done a good job. I have never seen that man take such good care of his wife, let alone being a prince."

Xun Yang nodded slightly, and whispered, "If it wasn't for this, he wouldn't be able to get married."

Although the voice was not loud enough, the two of them still heard it, and they couldn't help but looked at each other in astonishment, and then looked at Young Lord Rong's eyes, showing some sympathy.

Thinking of something, Aunt Xue sighed dejectedly, "At first, I thought that I could take care of the pregnant young lady with Darong, but now it seems that I don't need it at all."

Chief Meng put down his glass, "I said a long time ago that when I go back to Dayong, there is still the old Princess Zhenrong at home, and she is pregnant with her grandson, can you not care about it? I told you not to worry about it. It's baby."

Aunt Xue nodded, "That's true."

There were other passers-by resting in the tea shop, drinking tea and chatting around a table.

Xunyang asked a tall, dark middle-aged man, "Brother, where are you going?"

"Chicheng." The dark man said.

"Look at you guys with families, do you want to settle there?" Xunyang asked again.

Many people at the table nodded.

Xunyang said, "Why do you want to settle there? I heard that Chicheng is a poor place."

The dark man quickly waved his hands, "That was all in the past, but now it's different. The imperial court has appointed a new county magistrate. Regardless of his young age, the magistrate knows how to care for the common people. No, since he took office, he has promulgated many new policies... ..."

"What policy?" Baochun and Rong Zheng, who were going to wash their hands, came over, just hearing this, Baochun couldn't help asking.

The little guy who was eating snacks next to Xunyang saw his mother, moved the small stool he was sitting on with one hand, and held the snacks with the other, and sat down beside his mother.

Baochun wiped the crumbs from the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, and Rong Zheng picked up the teapot and poured a glass of water for the mother and son, and then he heard an old man at the table say, "The newly reclaimed wasteland has not been cultivated for the past three years. Rent is collected, and the government also distributes seeds and farm tools.”

"The land that has been reclaimed has also fallen by more than half."

"In addition, the government will help repair the canal."

"Businessmen have also reduced a lot of taxes. We just go to open a shop and do business."

A smile appeared on Baochun's face, and he asked again, "Do you think the magistrate of Chicheng is reliable? Are there many people moving there?"

The dark man said, "When the promulgation was first promulgated, there were not many people who went there, and they felt that it was unreliable and did not believe it. But the people who went there said that the land was marked out immediately, and grain seeds and farm tools were distributed. For those who are poor and unable to eat, the government first lends them food, and returns it when they have a harvest the following year."

Xunyang said, "Being able to think of this shows that the county magistrate is a practical person who fully considers the common people."

"That's not true." Leader Meng also quite agreed, "Didn't we pass through Chicheng? When we get there, I really want to meet this young adult."

The smile on Bao Chun's face grew wider.

In the middle of drinking and eating snacks, he interjected, "You will see."

Leader Meng froze for a moment, as if he didn't quite understand what the little guy said.

Rong Zheng took the dim sum plate in front of the little guy, "Eat so much, do you want to eat when you are in the city?"

The little guy stuffed all the snacks in his hand into his mouth, and stared at his father bulgingly.

His father turned a blind eye and said to Baochun, "It still doesn't embarrass you."

Baochun nodded, "Although this kid is not smart enough, he is also simple, but he has a solid mind and strong action ability."

The old man over there said worriedly, "What I'm most afraid of is that the magistrate is a temporary brain fever and has no longevity, and he will be changed back. What's more, if this lord stays in Chicheng for a few days, he will be promoted and get rich. If you pat your butt and leave, it will be hard for those of us who have relocated from thousands of miles away."

Many people have the same worries as the old man.

Leader Meng also said, "Yes, this possibility cannot be ruled out. Once the term of office expires and the lord leaves, the new lord may not necessarily accept this."

Baochun shook his head and said, "No, the new decree issued by Chicheng must be marked with timeliness, for example, it will not be changed within five or ten years, and the issuance of this decree must have been approved by the imperial court, even if the magistrate is changed. , and he dare not change the court's decree casually."

"Really?" The wrinkles on the old man's face stretched a lot.

The businessman said, "This lady is right. I decided to go after seeing this. In two years, Chicheng will definitely prosper. The earlier you go, the better you can seize the opportunity. If you go late , the opportunity is lost, and in business, the opportunity is very important.”

"If that's the case, then I'll hurry up and let my brother's family know they're coming."

"Me too, when I get to the place, I will write to my relatives..."

Guo Kuang couldn't help feeling, "It's conceivable that the people of Chicheng should be grateful to Mr. Shen. Although Mr. Shen is young, he can do more practical things than those who have been officials for many years."

Xunyang nodded.

"However, it's better to be taught by someone." Guo Kuang looked at Baochun.

After resting for half an hour, they started on the road again. At dusk, they finally arrived at Chicheng.

Bai Dingshan stepped forward and said a few words to a city guard, and the guard left.

Not long after, Shen Cheng, who was wearing casual clothes, ran over with sweat profusely, "Sister San, you're back..." Before the person arrived, he shouted excitedly.

He ran forward and was about to grab his sister's arm, but the brother-in-law, who caught his black face, stopped abruptly. When he saw his sister's belly, he was stunned for a few seconds before hugging the girl next to him. His nephew kissed loudly on the forehead, and when he kissed him a second time, Xiaojiu quickly raised his big hair to block in front of him.

Shen Cheng smiled, and then said, "I thought you guys wouldn't walk here when you came back, by the way, you must be exhausted after walking all the way, go in quickly..."

Chicheng has changed a lot, and there are no traces of the war a few months ago.

On the way, Baochun introduced him to Aunt Xue, the leader of Meng, and Yao Zhan who came with him.

Hearing that he was Baochun's younger brother, Chief Meng was very affectionate, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Young man is very nice..."

After a few words of praise, he suddenly said, "On the road, I heard many people talking about the magistrate here, saying how good he is, and I don't know if you have any connections. Let's meet and see what it is like. character..."

As soon as Chief Meng finished speaking, the surroundings became quiet.

Shen Cheng looked at him even more strangely, and at the same time said embarrassingly, "I, my surname is Shen..."

Before Shen Cheng finished speaking, he was interrupted by Chief Meng, "Of course I know your surname is Shen, and I'm talking about the county magistrate Mr. Shen..."

Shen Cheng hurriedly said, "But I am that Mr. Shen..."

Leader Meng was stunned when he heard the words, "You are?"

Shen Cheng nodded, "If it's true, everyone here can prove it."

Leader Meng glanced around and complained, "You didn't tell me either."

Miss Zhou said, "You didn't ask? Besides, the young master has already said that you will see it. No, you will see it as soon as you enter the city?"

"You, how could you do this?" Leader Meng stared.

"Okay." Aunt Xue pushed him, "Isn't that better? Miss's younger brother is naturally capable."

While talking, a group of people came to the mansion of Shen Cheng's magistrate.

Much bigger than the small yard before.

Not long after Baochun left Chicheng at that time, the imperial court appointed Shen Cheng as the magistrate of Chicheng.

Shen Cheng could be regarded as the youngest magistrate in recent years. At that time, there was not much excitement, but more trepidation.

When he arrived at the mansion, Shen Cheng ordered people to tidy up the room and prepare meals, and then dragged Bao Chun to chatter about his mood and what he had done after receiving the imperial edict.

After hearing this, Baochun said, "You've done a good job, you can now be your own."

Shen Cheng was as happy as a child, as if he had said so much just to wait for his third sister's affirmation.

(End of this chapter)