The people in Yangzi City all felt that the officials sent from Dayu were much better than their officials from Guzhu.
Although Ning Weimo only did three things, these three things were effective enough in appeasing the people and controlling public opinion.
The first thing is that Ning Weimo met with people from the major families in Yangzicheng and told them that they had better behave themselves these days because the general's murderous intent is still there.
The second thing is that the troops recruited before Guzhu was announced to be disbanded, as long as they go home to farm, they can receive a sum of money, and they can also distribute grain seeds after returning home.
The third thing is to announce the emperor's decree that the people of Guzhu will be exempted from the corvee tax for five years, and every household will be allocated land.
Once these three things are done, the people will no longer curse, no longer be afraid, and no longer have any resistance.
These are three big things, and there are countless little things mixed in.
For two consecutive months, Ning Weimo could hardly stand his ground.
He ran around the Guzhu territory and quickly settled down.
Two months later, the emperor's decree came.
A decree was given to Ning Weimo, and Ning Weimo was promoted to the second rank of Northeastern Economic Strategy. Without the word "farming and animal husbandry" in this official position, the meaning of the official position was completely different.
Another decree was for Lin Ye, to be precise, it was for Zina.
Lin Ye looked at Zinai, who was sitting on the steps of the courtyard with her head lowered and silent.
"Not going."
Lin Ye said: "I will write a letter to the emperor."
Zinai raised his head: "It's not that I don't want to go, I'm just a little reluctant to go."
Lin Ye: "I don't believe it."
He sat down next to Zina: "The emperor wants you to go because..."
"I know."
Zinai said: "Although my brother has never told me what you did, I know that you have avenged me."
She said: "When I go there, I will learn more and do more things in the future."
Lin Ye: "I don't need you to do more."
Zinai shook his head: "If I don't go, the emperor will be suspicious."
Lin Ye frowned slightly.
Zinai said: "I am no longer a child. The emperor asked me to go there, not only as stated in the decree, but also with another meaning."
She said: "My life experience is like this. Brother, you are now a general. The emperor is afraid that I have a desire for revenge. He also knows that you are good to me. He doesn't trust me or you, so he wants to call me over.
have a look."
Lin Ye didn't expect that Zinai would think of this.
Zinai said: "I can even imagine that the emperor will say that Yu Lingwei did the things in my family without him knowing about it. This may be true or it may be false."
"But if I don't go, and you don't let me go, brother, the emperor will definitely have some bad thoughts in his heart."
"After I go there, it's good to dispel his doubts..."
She looked at Lin Ye: "Don't worry, the emperor won't do anything to me."
Lin Ye remained silent.
He was thinking about what it would be like if he forcibly prevented Zina from going, and then took Zina away and flew away.
Of course the emperor would not do anything to Zinai. Zinai was right. The emperor just wanted to see for himself whether Zinai had any hatred.
If Zinai is there, then Lin Ye's position as general may not last long.
If Zinai hadn't been there, the emperor would not have touched Zinai, because then Lin Ye would have resented her.
The emperor is making arrangements. After the battle with the Loufan people is over, the imperial court will also complete the replacement of the old and the new.
Lin Ye is an extremely important part of the emperor's plan, so all the emperor's current actions are mainly to show goodwill.
But Lin Ye was worried about another aspect.
The emperor must have masters from Shangyang Palace by his side. Zinai has practiced Zhoutian Divine Art. If he is discovered...
"elder brother."
Zinai looked at Lin Ye and said seriously: "I can seal my inner energy."
Lin Ye looked at her doubtfully.
Zinai said: "If you don't tell me, I also know that practicing the exercises in that book must be very confidential."
"Later, when Nie Wuzhi came to the house, he modified the stone statue. I was thinking at that time that the stone statue could restrain its internal energy because of the magic circle."
"Later, when Sister Lu came to help me make utensils, she told me about the magic circle in detail, and I remembered it."
Zina smiled, with a bit of pride in her bright eyes.
"Actually, all magic formations in the world are a way of flowing internal energy, and no matter how complex the magic formations are, they are far less complex than human meridians."
"So, after I use the operating route of the magic circle to move the internal energy in the body, I can seal the internal energy and prevent it from leaking out."
Lin Ye: "Teach me."
Zinai smiled and shook his head: "You can't."
Lin Ye: "Why can't I?"
Zinai: "You have so little internal energy, you don't even need to hide it."
Lin Ye: "..."
Zinai said: "After I arrived in Yunzhou, Mr. Xin helped me, so you don't have to worry about anything. Just think, if Mr. Xin is afraid, when the decree comes, Mr. Xin will also find a way to send the message.
"
Lin Ye nodded.
Zinai said: "Besides, the emperor will not take me to Geling. I will only be there as long as he is in Yunzhou."
Lin Ye looked at Zinai: "Why are you so obsessed with things now?"
Zinai: "Those who are close to the vermilion are red, and those who are close to the leaves are thoughtful."
Lin Ye tapped her head lightly.
"Moreover."
Zinai smiled and said: "If I go there, I can eat well, sleep well, and learn more things. It's actually better than what scares you here. The people here seem to be respectful and humble on the surface, but they
Secretly, I’m still thinking about revenge.”
Lin Ye nodded: "Then I will write a letter to Mr. Xin."
Zinai: "No, don't contact anyone. It's not safe for my brother to write a letter to Mr. Xin. It's not safe to give it to anyone. It's even worse if the emperor knows about it. If my brother's letter to Mr. Xin is brought by me, why bother to write a letter?"
.”
Lin Ye: "You are more thoughtful than me."
Zina laughed heartily.
She pinched her waist: "Now, I am better than you in everything."
Lin Ye: "What about cooking?"
Zinai: "If you cook for me, why should I cook delicious food? If I can even cook better than you, wouldn't I cook it for you every day?"
Lin Ye: "..."
Zinai stood up and patted Lin Ye on the shoulder: "Young man, you are so self-sufficient."
Lin Ye: "You are really a little distracted now."
At this time, the soldiers came in and said, Mr. Ning Weimo Ning wants to see you.
Zinai said: "I'm going to pack things in the back. Brother, please meet the guests first."
Not long after, Ning Weimo strode in. Before anyone appeared, laughter appeared first.
"Congratulations, General."
When he saw Lin Ye, he cupped his fists and said.
Lin Ye asked: "Why am I so happy?"
Ning Weimo said: "Miss Zinai is going back to Yunzhou. This is a great joy."
Lin Ye glanced at him.
Ning Weimo smiled coquettishly: "How about I tell you something else?"
Lin Ye: "Change."
Ning Weimo sat down: "I was thinking about something just now. I can't make the decision myself, so..."
Lin Ye: "No matter."
Ning Weimo: "This matter is really big. In the whole world, only you, the general, can do it."
Lin Ye: "Don't do it."
Ning Weimo: "General, can you please listen to what I have to say first..."
Lin Ye: "I won't listen."
Ning Weimo: "I received some gifts yesterday. Good things are good things. It's not an exaggeration to say they are priceless, but I can't use them myself. I'm a little worried. It's something called heavy iron...
.”
Lin Ye sat down: "Come here, serve tea."
Ning Weimo chuckled. He turned around and gave instructions, and his men came in carrying a small box.
The box was only about a foot long, but it took four strong men who obviously had martial arts skills to carry it in.
He looked at Lin Ye and said: "This thing is worthless to me, but it can be of some use to the general, so it can't be wasted."
Lin Ye: "Others gave it to you, but you came to give it to me. If people found out, they wouldn't scold you."
Ning Weimo: "It could be given to me by someone else, or it could be confiscated, but it's just not registered."
Lin Ye: "..."
Ning Weimo said: "General, this matter is actually not difficult."
Lin Ye: "Excuse me, what is that?"
Ning Weimo said: "I heard that His Majesty is going to invite Miss Zina over. He is probably looking for someone to teach her well, right?"
Lin Ye: "I don't know."
Ning Weimo: "Ahem...it doesn't matter. I think that many aristocratic families here in Lone Bamboo still have great influence. It can be said that one call can be answered by hundreds of people. If they can always be obedient, they will be very important in governing Lone Bamboo."
It’s very helpful to say that.”
Lin Ye looked at him quietly.
Ning Weimo said: "I think it would be better to tell the people of the major families that Your Majesty will gather a group of people and send them to Yunzhou to study."
Speaking of this, he glanced at Lin Ye's face.
Lin Ye still looked at him quietly.
Ning Weimo continued: "From the most powerful families, select one or two people from each family. A total of about a hundred people will be selected and sent to Yunzhou."
"There is no need to use any famous masters or scholars to teach you. Yunzhou Shangwuyuan, Shangyuan should be able to accommodate them."
Ning Weimo said with a smile: "The general is still the vice-president of Shangwuyuan. The general just said a word about this."
Lin Ye: "You just said...this is a big deal. If you can't do it, only I can do it."
Ning Weimo said: "Yes, yes, the general is the vice president of Shangwuyuan. You only need to write a letter to Shangwuyuan, and they will naturally take care of the matter."
Lin Ye: "That's not the case."
Ning Weimo: "Then, what else is going on?"
Lin Ye: "Take the tea away, and ask his people to take back the things Master Ning put down. Also, remember that Master Ning received a box of heavy iron..."
Ning Weimo quickly leaned over and bowed: "General, forgive me, I am... I have no choice but to do this."
Lin Ye: "You are now the second grade official, and your official position is above mine."
Ning Weimo: "Regardless of official position, just ability and prestige, how can I compare with the general."
Lin Ye: "I have read many books by sages, and later I stayed with my mother-in-law in Wuwei County. She always told me that swearing is not good."
Ning Weimo: "..."
Lin Ye: "You said this is a big matter and only I can do it. It's best to explain it clearly."
Ning Weimo: "Just... just now, didn't I say that we would handle this matter according to His Majesty's wishes?"
Lin Ye narrowed his eyes slightly.
Ning Weimo: "After all, the general has some experience in conveying imperial edicts..."
He also deliberately missed one word.
Lin Ye took a deep breath.
Ning Weimo quickly stood up straight again: "General, please calm down. I just want to discuss with the general. If the general feels something is wrong..."
Lin Ye: "Not enough."
Ning Weimo: "Ah? What's not enough?"
Lin Ye looked at the small box.
Ning Weimo immediately said: "I'll do it. Even if I dig through the lonely bamboos, I will get some more!"
Lin Ye: "Master Ning is so busy, I won't leave you to eat."
Ning Weimo: "If you don't want to eat, I won't eat. I'll take my leave now..."
He took a few steps outside and then turned back: "There are so many great generals out there, you won't be the same as me, right?"
Lin Ye: "Recently, there have been some rebels here in Lone Bamboo, and they seem to be ready to make another move. Please bring more guards with you when you go out."