Chapter 3339 It turns out that South Vietnam is so poor
"Your Majesty, I was rushing to plant crops with the people just now, so I was late!" said the county captain.
"We were also helping people grow crops just now." Others also said honestly.
After hearing everyone's explanations, Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue looked at each other again.
This time, the two of them were not angry, but full of discomfort.
It turned out that these officials were late because they were rushing to plant crops, and they did not deliberately neglect Chu Xuanchen.
Chu Xuanchen looked at the dark and thin faces, and then at the tattered clothes on their bodies, and suddenly realized that this place was very poor, even poorer than he imagined.
It turned out that the fiefdom given to him by the emperor was so poor.
He immediately opened the sedan curtain and stepped out of the carriage, with a look of emotion on his face, "I see, I know it! You have worked hard, I don't blame you!"
Seeing that Chu Xuanchen didn't blame anyone, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
This Prince Li has a really broad mind.
At this time, Fang Zheng said guiltily: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but we did neglect you today. I apologize to you on behalf of everyone."
"County Magistrate Fang, I said I don't blame you, so don't blame yourself. But it's only early spring, why are you so anxious to plant crops?" Chu Xuanchen asked doubtfully.
Fang Zheng sighed and said: "Hey, my lord, you don't know something. There has been a lot of rain this year. It has been raining almost every day during this period. It has finally been sunny in the past two days. Of course we must hurry up and take advantage of the clear weather."
, seize the opportunity to plow and plant, otherwise if we miss the spring plowing, we will be hungry next year."
"I see, you can grow crops together with the people, without fear of hardship or fatigue. This is a good thing and worthy of encouragement." Chu Xuanchen said appreciatively.
Mo Li also said with emotion: "Yes, I have never seen an official personally go to the field to help the people. Magistrate Fang, you really deserve to be the parents of the people."
Fang Zheng said: "This brother is overly praised! Alas! After all, our Longxing County is too poor! In fact, the county still has a lot of official work to be busy with, but for the sake of the people, we have to suspend official work.
Help the people first."
Zhou Qingdao: "Yes! We have had famines almost every year in the past few years, and food production has been reduced every year. We can't collect household taxes and grain taxes at all. In addition, the salary given by the court is low. If we don't follow the people
If you work hard, you may starve to death."
"So as soon as spring begins this year, everyone in Longxing County, whether they are old, weak, women, children, or officials, must go to the fields together to rush for spring plowing, so as not to miss the time for spring plowing." Fang Zheng said.
So that's it, Chu Xuanchen finally knew why even these officials had to work in the fields!
It turns out that Longxing County is already so poor!
Officials work in the fields with the people all day long, so who will manage the government?
Without anyone to manage it, I'm afraid all the laws, regulations, etc. are in a complete mess.
It seems that Longxing County is in urgent need of change.
He looked at everyone and said: "I understand! You are living a very hard life. Don't worry, now that we are here, we will help everyone together, improve people's livelihood, and let everyone live a good life!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Fang Zheng said, raising his face enthusiastically, and said, "Your Majesty, Princess, you have been on the road for so many days, are you tired? Your wife has already prepared a lot of good things in the government office.
Let’s take care of the dishes for the prince, and ask the prince to move on, and let’s go to the government office to rest.”
"Okay, let's go!" Chu Xuanchen nodded and stepped onto the carriage.
Fang Zheng waved quickly and led the way with the officials.
After a while, the motorcade entered Longxing County.
After arriving at the county seat, Yun Ruoyue opened the car curtain and looked outside curiously.
You won’t know if you don’t look at it, but you will be shocked when you look at it.
Only then did she realize that the houses on the streets in Longxing County were very dilapidated. Many people lived in cracked mud houses, and some even only built a shed to live with pigs, sheep, cattle and horses.
The people on the street are all very thin, their faces are covered with weather, and they are working hard.
At this time, when the people saw the convoy coming, they stopped what they were doing and gathered around curiously.
"Look, someone has come to our Longxing County! This carriage is so luxurious, and the clothes they are wearing are so beautiful!"
"Who are these? Are they businessmen who come to do business with us?"
"Fool, they are not businessmen. Didn't you see the word "Li" on the flag? This is the motorcade of His Royal Highness Prince Li. The Emperor gave our Longxing County and the surrounding six counties to Prince Li. Now here are
His fiefdom, from now on all seven of our counties will be under his management!"
"I see, then we have a new official taking office here? I don't know what kind of person this new prince is. I wonder if he can give us a full meal?"
"Who knows! We're not familiar with him and have never met him, so we'll just wait and see!"
Hearing the people's discussions, Chu Xuanchen was filled with endless emotions.
It turns out that everyone’s request is very simple, just a full meal!
It can be seen how poor and simple the people here are.
Then he will definitely work hard to let everyone live a good life.
Amid the discussions among the people, the motorcade gradually drove towards the county government office in Longxing County.
Then, everyone stopped in front of the county government office.
"Your Majesty, the county government is here!" Fang Zheng hurriedly walked to the carriage and said.
Chu Xuanchen opened the car curtain and took a look, and saw an old wooden house in front of him.
Although this wooden house is old, it is already one of the best houses in Longxing County.
Then, he took Yun Ruoyue's hand and said gently: "Yue'er, we're here, get off the car!"
"Okay, you hold Nanfeng, and I'll hold Xing'er." Yun Ruoyue said.
After Chu Xuanchen nodded, he got out of the car first and took Nanfeng out.
Then, he also helped Yun Ruoyue and Xiao Xinger down.
After Yun Ruoyue got off the carriage, she took a look at the surrounding environment.
Except for the county government office, these four places were all dilapidated houses, which made her feel sad.
There were many people around them, and the people looked at them curiously, looking simple and honest.
Yun Ruoyue smiled hurriedly at them. When the people saw her smile, they hid behind them shyly, all looking embarrassed.
Seeing these common people, Yun Ruoyue sighed with emotion, how simple they are!
At this time, several plainly dressed women had already walked out of the yamen.
One of the middle-aged women walked up to Fang Zheng and said, "Sir, are the prince and princess here?"
Fang Zheng said hurriedly: "Yes."
As he said that, he quickly looked at Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue and said: "Madam, this is His Royal Highness Prince Li, and this is Princess Li. Your Highness, this is my wife, Mrs. Wang."