It is known that he is not yet 30 years old, has three sons and one daughter, his family is relatively well-off, and he has a good reputation. Even though there are not many people left in this town, he still stays here.
He also knew that he spent all his wealth just to protect those who had little left.
When he saw the sallow-faced Magistrate Wang in front of him, his official robe hung empty on his body, and he looked like a down-and-out scholar, he felt satisfied.
If the parents and officials in various places in Da Chu were like County Magistrate Wang, why would the people of Da Chu worry about not having a good life?
Just when County Magistrate Wang was feeling happy and a little scared, he suddenly heard the person in charge say: "You did a good job!"
Chu Ximo's sudden compliment made Magistrate Wang feel ecstatic.
Hearing this, he kowtowed excitedly, then straightened up and replied: "I am the magistrate of Tuofeng Town, and I did what I was supposed to do. I really don't deserve the prince's praise."
"As an official, you should love the people as your own children and make decisions for the people. No matter which one you do, you have done it and done it well! I will remember your merits first. When you return to Beijing one day, I will report it to the emperor. You can
Feel relieved!"
When County Magistrate Wang heard this, he didn't reply. He just kowtowed again and knelt there waiting for Chu Ximo's order.
If Yan Shiqing and Magistrate Wang gave him hope by saying that he would definitely be promoted in the future, then what Chu Ximo said now gave him reassurance.
For him, now that King Mo is here, he can only step aside and follow his orders for the next thing.
King Mo represents the royal family and the court.
His appearance here means that the court has not given up on the young and old in Tuofeng Town. This has a different meaning than the arrival of the princess.
Seeing how humble he was, Chu Ximo said, "Get up and answer!"
"yes!"
"Talk to me about the next plans of Tuofeng Town." yyls
"Replying to the prince, the princess has transported a lot of saplings here before. According to the wishes of the princess, these saplings will be planted in batches. In addition, some other saplings must be found and planted together.
According to the princess, those saplings can grow fruit, and after they grow, the princess will be responsible for harvesting them."
As Magistrate Wang spoke, he took out from his sleeve pocket the topographic map around Tuofeng Town that he had discussed with Yan Shiqing and marked.
"Your Majesty, please see, this is our map of Tuofeng Town and even the vicinity of Antelope City. The densely marked places on it are where the princess said trees were planted. The surrounding areas not far away are where the princess said Xu Xiu dug.
Markings of river channels.”
Chu Ximo took a look at the topographic map spread out by Magistrate Wang, and then took out the map from his sleeve pocket and unfolded it.
His topographic map is of the entire Da Chu, and what is marked on it is the route of the canals built to connect Da Chu to the Hongwu Kingdom.
After comparing it with Magistrate Wang's map, he pointed at two places and said: "We need to get down here. After the river is opened, we need to connect it to other places."
After saying this, he added: "I will certainly make arrangements for the construction and digging of canals. All you need to do is cooperate. The most urgent task is to persuade the people and farmers to return to their roots."
"Yes! There is only one inn in the town. The innkeeper, Ma, also bought 500 acres of land this time. Not only did he plant trees, he also cultivated it and planted some sorghum and other things. Apart from that, there is no other business in the town.
Man, everyone can grow some vegetables or something in the open space. The current situation is much better than in previous years, so please rest assured, Your Majesty!"
"That's good! I have brought a batch of grain and grass this time. The contract should be terminated and should last for two months. This is the first batch that I will transport, and it will also be the last batch. I hope to see the people.
Rely on your own efforts, instead of relying on the government or the court for relief. Also, Shiqing has done its best to help you, and I don’t want to see any ungrateful white-eyed wolf!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will try my best to contain this situation."
When Chu Ximo heard what he said, he took a deep look at him and then said: "In three to five years, when this place gets up, I will find a way to move the people back. The position of the prefect of Antelope City is still hanging in the balance.
, let’s see how you perform! I believe that I, the king, have the poetry to sit in charge, and with the support of the imperial court, in the future this place will not be comparable to Huaizhou, at least it will be no worse than Jiangzhou.”
Jiangzhou is the fiefdom of Princess Lingyun, that is, the Jiang Qian family. It is a famously wealthy place in Dachu. When County Magistrate Wang heard Chu Ximo say that it was no worse than Jiangzhou, he was shocked and opened his eyes wide.
, somewhat unbelievable.
In fact, the prefect of Antelope City, even if he was a fourth-grade official, was not worthy of his envy. After all, the city was empty and poor, so he was afraid.
But if it can be compared with Jiangzhou, it is definitely different.
Now he sounds like a county magistrate, like a seventh-rank official, but in reality he is just a ninth-rank county magistrate.
No matter how good you are at it, if you level up little by little, it will be good if you can reach the seventh level.
Moreover, he was only born as a Juren. Even if everything goes smoothly in his life, he can reach the fourth rank, that is, the height, when there are people in the court.
But if King Mo is here and promises that Antelope City will be no worse than Jiangzhou, and in just three to five years, he will be able to become a fourth-rank official, something he would not even dare to think about even in his dreams.
Thinking of this, he felt as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood, and he repeatedly handed over his hands: "Officials should do their best to serve the people!"
Chu Ximo reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said: "It's getting late, so you should be busy first. In the afternoon, I will take time to go with you to the area where canals need to be repaired. When I look back, I will ask someone to prepare things, and start
Start digging. Calculating the time, in less than two months, Huaizhou and Jiangzhou will be connected to the canals of Hongwu Kingdom. Once the Antelope City is dug and connected there, it will be just around the corner!"
After he finished speaking, he added: "Poetry has brought back many high-yielding crops from the Hongwu Kingdom. I have brought some here this time, and I will ask the Si Nongyuan to send people over for guidance later."
"I'm going to take the place of those common people. Thank you so much, Your Majesty, and thank you so much, Princess!"
Chu Ximo glanced at him, nodded slightly, then stood up and strode out of the Yamen.
After he left, Magistrate Wang heard the master who was following him say: "Congratulations, sir. Congratulations, sir. With King Mo's words, your promotion will be just around the corner. If we do well, our Antelope City will be another rich man in Da Chu."
place!"
This master's surname was Wei. He was originally the scholar of Magistrate Wang. Because he was a well-informed person, he always followed him. Even when Magistrate Wang squandered his family's wealth, he still followed him.
Now that he sees his master getting ahead, he is naturally happy for him.
Magistrate Wang's heart was swollen and his face was flushed. Hearing Master Wei's words, he couldn't help laughing for a long time.
After a long while, he said briskly: "Old Wei, you have been with me for so many years, and you have already left the slave status, and you have the reputation of being a scholar. If the Japanese official becomes the prefect of Antelope City, I will allow you to be the master of Antelope City.