From his every cautious move, Chu Nanzhi noticed that this kid now felt that he and Lin Jinxiao were the prince and princess, and felt humbled in his heart. He immediately said angrily: "It's almost dark, and I'll meet you on the mountain road again.
No matter how dangerous it is, just stay here with everyone today, rest for one night and then go back tomorrow."
"It doesn't matter, Princess Gardenia."
Malaifu said with a stiff face and a stubborn smile: "Now there are civilians and sergeants from the coastal defense camp stationed in the mountains, so there is no danger."
"Laifu, you don't have to be so different from me. The little ones like you very much. Don't make their hearts cold. Since I have recognized you as my younger brother, I will treat you as my younger brother. This will always be the case.
It won’t change.”
Chu Nanzhi did not want this silly boy to still stick to his original promise and trap himself in the mountains to be a hunter for the rest of his life. At this time, he took the opportunity to enlighten him again:
"Now that your brother-in-law is already cultivating officialdom in Duanlong Mountain, there is no need for you to drive away the ferocious birds and beasts in the mountain. Although you come from a poor family, you are not without talent and learning. You should also think more about your own affairs. This will not be considered a letdown.
I appreciate your uncle’s kindness in raising you.”
Lin Jinxiao also opened his heart and said: "Listen to your sister Zhi, don't put yourself in a prison. If you can get Zhu Xian Cheng to look at you differently, it shows that you are not an ordinary person. A good man should aim everywhere."
Hearing this, Ma Laifu couldn't help but want to laugh in his heart.
Coming from Chu's house, I heard Liu Yun talk a lot about him along the way.
For Sister Zhi, he targeted the elders of the Lin family, offended the Chang family, and even made a self-imposed marriage contract to forcefully bind him to the Chu family for the rest of his life. Isn't this a trap, and now he was teaching himself openly.
"I appreciate the kindness of Sister Zhi and my brother-in-law. You don't have to worry about my little brother. My brother-in-law built official roads in Duanlong Mountain for the people of various counties and issued land equalization policies to benefit the people. Although I don't have the ability of my brother-in-law, but
I also want to use my own ability to do my best to lead the hunters to drive away the wolves and beasts, so that the passing merchants will be less in danger."
Ma Laifu pretended to smile calmly.
"Well, that's fine."
Seeing that he insisted on doing this, Lin Jinxiao no longer forced him, patted him heavily on the shoulder, and then asked the fishermen who were still cleaning up the fish: "How is everyone's harvest this year? Can you handle it until the New Year?"
"Your Highness, don't worry. Now Peng Dianshi has officially taken over as the magistrate of Haikang County. He has distributed disaster relief silver and rice to each family. We can survive for a while."
After the villagers of Sunjia Village finished speaking, they looked at Chu Nanzhi with some distress: "This year's fish will probably only be made into dried goods and sold at a low price."
"Don't worry about this. The road to Duanlong Mountain is now much easier than before, and it's not far from Luyan Port. You can take the live fish to Luyan Port to sell them. As for the fry I want, they are waiting for you.
I will send someone to pick it up as soon as it rains."
As Chu Nanzhi said this, he took out two hundred taels of silver notes from his pocket and handed them to Ma Laifu, and told him:
"I'll pay all the money for all the fry and today's fish catch first. Laifu, you're responsible for sharing it with everyone. I'll go out and buy some more dry food for the rest to eat on the road. You can tell your uncle when you get back.
Let him try to transport the fish to the north. Even the dry goods can be sold at a better price in the north than in the counties of Binh Ninh Prefecture."
After thinking about it, she added: "I will think of some ways later to see if I can make the live fish live longer on the boat. Now the Donghua River area is open. You can go up the river and then turn to Jinglu
The canal goes all the way north, which is much less risky than going out to sea."
When the fishermen heard this, they all knelt down in tears and said, "In this way, I will thank the princess for her great kindness."
Lin Jinxiao felt warm in his heart after hearing this. He felt that he had married a good woman in this life. Not only was she far-sighted in everything, but she also knew how to be considerate of the people. With such a virtuous wife at her side, there was no need to worry about failing to govern a state.
He also urged everyone with excitement: "You go back to the county to farm and fish. If you encounter any difficulties, go to Magistrate Peng. If he can't solve it, you can report it directly to the state capital. I will report it in a few days."
Issue an order to grant you the privilege of reporting beyond your level, and set up a special office to handle civil grievances reported from various places."
These words not only shocked the fishermen of Haikang County, but also Chu Nanzhi.
It was not easy to petition at higher levels in her era, let alone in this era of strict feudal ethics.
It is infuriating to think of those officials in Haikang County who protect each other and hide their own affairs. Although Lin Jinxiao's move may not completely eliminate the style of bullying and concealment by lower-level officials, it can be regarded as giving the common people a bold appeal.
of channels.
After Lin Jinxiao explained everything, he ordered the guards to prepare a lot of torches for the fishermen to use on their way.
After sending away the fishermen from Ma Laifu and Haikang County, Chu Nanzhi gave Zhang and the villagers of Tong'an Village a half-day holiday, asking them to go home quickly and pay back the rent they owed to Qi's family before returning to the restaurant to work tomorrow.
It was already evening, and the setting sun on the horizon reflected on the water, creating golden ripples.
Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinxiao walked hand in hand by the pond and admired the scenery. The quadruplets were playing around them. This pleasant time made Chu Nanzhi extremely comforted.
If you put aside the troublesome things in Jingling City and the Post House, life like this is really satisfying.
Although it is a bit boring, you can always find some ways to have fun.
When a person has spiritual support, even boring days can become interesting.
It's just that if you don't think about those bad things, they are bound to be inevitable. It's too cold at a high place and you should be prepared for danger in times of peace. As a criminal police officer who has been a police officer for many years, she knows best, but she has to think about these things.
Lin Jinxiao looked at her depressed expression and didn't know whether it was because of Malay Fu or the matter at the inn.
He suddenly stopped and first asked Sang Qi to take the little treasures to play aside. Then he looked at Chu Nanzhi's gentle smile and said, "What's wrong? Why are you suddenly unhappy again?"
"Not really."
Chu Nanzhi slowly shook his head: "Lin Dalang, have you ever thought that although the imperial court made you the governor of a state, it made Tang Yao's son the governor of the state, and did not let you also hold the military power of the state like last time.
, Tang Ru is the Empress Dowager’s son-in-law, Prince Consort, and his heart must be with the Empress Dowager’s party. If it comes time to use troops, I’m afraid it will be difficult to accomplish anything with just the royal guards.”
"It doesn't matter."
Lin Jinxiao, however, disagreed and said: "Although he is the governor of the state, he cannot control the military power of the state alone without my order as the governor."
After thinking about it, he smiled with evil charm in his eyes: "Sanlang and Youan have made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion this time. When Haining County's defense becomes a little more secure, I will arrange for them to enter the Governor's Mansion.
"
"I think Li Sanmu is a shrewd person."
Chu Nanzhi reminded.
"Indeed, this guy knows how to assess the situation. It would be too much of his talent to stay in the county government."
Lin Jinxiao nodded understandingly: "Chen Chuan and the coastal defense battalion will be classified as the royal guards in the future. To protect Luyan Port and the coastal defense of various counties, we need to appoint new candidates. Let Li Sanmu take over the new coastal defense battalion.
"
"Well, this can only be limited to controlling the Tang Confucian Governor's Mansion."
Chu Nanzhi's clear eyes suddenly revealed a hint of darkness: "But you still have to have an army that you can deploy yourself. The coastal defense camp and the personal guards brought by Erlang of the Yin family are only 3,000 people, and even one guard
The number of people is insufficient, so according to the ancestral system, princes of foreign vassals can set up three guards."
Unexpectedly, before she finished speaking, Lin Jinxiao immediately interrupted her: "You can't set up three guards. If you set up three guards, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the court. I feel that if I, Lin Jinxiao, want to build an army and respect himself, I am afraid that I will not be able to even the governor."
The government will also take more precautions against me."