Just as Chu Qing thought, within half a month, magistrates from other counties at the junction of the Hushan Mountains also arrived.

What Chu Qing didn't expect was that they were actually led by the two prefecture magistrates.

Qi Zhizhou came because as the highest official in Chu Qing's hometown, he had never officially met this influential man who held half of Jizhou's business share, so he came here specifically to see him.

Song Tingshan came here, firstly, to express his condolences. After all, there were many events before the year, and it was inconvenient for the Chu Qing family to hold funerals, so he wanted to express his condolences now; secondly, because after all, the Hushan Mountains were at the junction of three continents, and he had responsibilities and had to express his condolences.

Support.

The scale of this meeting was quite large. Three prefects and five county magistrates from three prefectures were present.

However, Chu Qing kept silent about the fact that he was intercepted and killed by bandits. He only talked about his farming plans in the forest wasteland and the wasteland at the foot of the mountain. For example, "Several adults may not know that the soil in these places is seriously compacted, and it will take some time to renovate it."

, it’s not enough if you don’t hire labor.”

In any case, they just hold on to the land. They would rather pay to hire people and strive to be able to sow seeds this year in a selfless and dedicated spirit, so as not to give the landowners the opportunity to make money from this land.

This won't work.

As for the state capitals, Chu Qing hired workers to renovate the land this year. These workers are not fixed. If Chu Qing leaves and the workers leave again, the land will be deserted again. Where can the landowners buy it to ensure that the state capitals

Stable payment of grain taxes?

The landlords bought the land, and Chu Qing did not allow them to bring in tenant farmers. In that case, the landlords would not buy the land at all, and the land rent would be low.

Therefore, the government still has to count on the landlords who can pay them stable taxes, so it has to speak for the landlords, and then the landlords pay for the garrison to suppress the bandits. The state government can complete the task of suppressing the bandits without spending any money.

The chain of interests.

The prefects and county magistrates were also very smart, and they all brought farmers to help negotiate with Chu Qing.

Professional issues should be dealt with by professional people, and financial issues should be dealt with by officials.

With so many people dealing with Chu Qing alone, Zhuo Yao, who was standing guard for Chu Qing outside the door, felt a little psychologically unbalanced when he heard: You guys, you are bullying people!

Zhuo Yao thought that he should find a master to help Chu Qing, and it must be a female master, otherwise it would be inconvenient for a man to come in and be alone with Chu Qing.

Zhuo Yao is not the only one who has this idea.

In the backyard, Gan Lai was chatting with Huang Rong and Mu Nianci.

Originally, Gan came to ask them to help him make some men's clothes that fit him well and added more pockets. While chatting, he gave them a lesson:

"Sister Huang, Sister Mu, the boss can handle so many people by himself, how can you stand it? Do you know what the use of sewing is?

Do you know who the boss needs? The boss needs someone who can help her quarrel!

Look at the boss, she gets frustrated when people talk too much and mess around. I can help fight, but I don’t know how to quarrel. You two have seen big scenes, so you have to help!"

The two of them were scolded and looked at each other: "Those are all officials. Our women's family..."

Gan Lai: "Isn't the boss a woman?"

Huang and Mu: "Boss... that's right."

Gan Lai: "..."

In the front hall, Chu Qing has quietly turned the topic to economic development. Don't you officials just want to stabilize the amount of tax paid by the landlords and protect the government's fiscal revenue?

Chu Qing suggested to the five magistrates: common areas develop together, and the five counties are like the five fingers on a hand. They should be clenched into a fist, "Five Counties in a Fist"!

Unknowingly, "development" became the theme of this dialogue.

Chu Qing said: "We must clearly understand the general development trend of Daxuan, strengthen our confidence, and take action..."

Chu Qing said: "We must sincerely pursue development and work together to promote development..."

Chu Qing also said: "We want to make the circle of friends of the 'Fist Five Counties' bigger and bigger, and the network of partners wider and wider..."

Finally, Chu Qing said: "Let us make the pie of cooperation bigger and bigger, and let the power of progress become stronger and stronger."

Chu Yuan also missed Chu Qing and was afraid that she would be defeated.

Peipianpidian ran over, stood next to Zhuoyao and listened to the meeting inside for a while, then whispered: "Boss is trying to fool them!"

Chu Qing didn't know how the court meeting was held in the Daxuan court, but considering the official ranks of the people in front of him, they had no experience in going to the court.

But Chu Qing has the habit of watching "News Broadcast", so it should be easy to use the leader's speech to launch a "spiritual attack" on this group of people.

Look, Chu Qing seemed to see little stars spinning above these people's heads.

"We must resolutely crack down on all stumbling blocks that hinder development, the harshest crackdown!" Chu Qing clenched his fists.

What can hinder development? A group of officials looked at me and I looked at you, and then the magistrates of the "Five Counties" said in unison: "Bandits must be suppressed!"

You said this, but I didn't say anything.

Chu Qing made an excuse and went out, leaving a room full of people to discuss the matter of suppressing bandits.

"Boss, how are you?" Chu Yuan asked when Chu Qing came out refreshed.

"It's okay, I'm just hungry. Do you have anything to eat?" Chu Qing replied.

By the time Chu Qing came back from chewing a roasted rabbit leg, the discussion in the room was almost complete. They had already made arrangements for how many troops to send, how much to spend, and how much each government could provide.

Chu Qing warmly invited them to visit wood processing, but the adults all declined. What was there to see? They had to go back and assign tasks quickly.

There is indeed nothing to see. The place where Chu Qing lives is Shanxia Village. The people here could not bear the harassment of bandits and moved away a few years ago. The houses are dilapidated and the tiles are rotten. The officials are so cold that they can't even use the brazier.

Chu Qing said goodbye to them one by one: "If we are of the same mind, we will succeed! Everyone, go well."

Song Tingshan walked at the end: "Chu Qing, you have made great progress!"

Chu Qing smiled shyly: "Back then, when I was working as a school cook in Wushu Village, I experienced first-hand the difficulties of farming and the hardships of food and clothing for the people. Everything I do now is just to make life better."

Song Tingshan said that Chu Qing's "official experience" had made great progress, but Chu Qing sang a high-key tone: as an official, you have to make decisions for the people.

Song Tingshan tapped Chu Qing with his finger and smiled without saying a word. Chu Qing smiled back, saying nothing.

Xiaobao and Xiao Sining had been lying on the roof to pay attention to the meeting. They were blown away by the cold wind and their noses almost turned into ice lumps. They almost became "ice lumps".

Through this meeting and what Chu Qing had done recently, Xiaobao made a comprehensive analysis and concluded that although his mother's method was slow, it was effective, and the key was safety.

But, again, because the strength is not enough.

If you have enough strength, there is no need to spend so much effort.

Looking at Wu Jichang, if he wanted to bully his mother, he would come and lead his people directly to the Chu residence. Looking at the emperor, it was just a matter of one sentence.

Reasoning and using tricks are all manifestations of lack of strength.

Why do gangsters on the street bully civilian girls so directly? Because the gangsters know that girls can't stand up to them.

But why don't gangsters dare to bully girls who come from deep houses and wealthy families? Because those represent a class and status that they cannot afford to offend.
Chapter completed!