There is Room For the Poor Daughter - Chapter 905

[Chapter 905 Chapter 905, helper]

after the beginning of spring, the temperature rises, the ice and snow on Yunlian Mountain begin to melt, and the source of the Dan River is regained, running through the entire Ganzhou Wei, and the Dan River, which has been dry for more than ten years, begins to be moistened with snow water again.

After Xiao Yeyang and Daohua visited Shiqukou in person, the Wang clan moved to Ganzhouwei.

Ganzhouwei has a large area and few people. Wang Qi looked at the map several times, and after obtaining Xiao Yeyang’s consent, he finally settled down to build a village in the southeast of Ganzhouwei.

Wang Qi received the one thousand taels of silver subsidized by Xiao Yeyang, and after drawing the layout of the village, he packed his things and reported to Ganzhou City.

When Xiao Yeyang saw Wang Qi, he didn’t immediately ask him to do something, but gave him two days to let Zhang Da take him to familiarize himself with the people and things in the guard.

During the period, Wang Qi discovered that there were craftsmen who were actually tinkering with the tuff that Mrs. Xiao dug from Shiqukou, and couldn’t help but sighed to Zhang Da beside him: “Master Xiao is really enough to spoil Mrs. Xiao.”

Zhang Da: “Sir, Mrs. Xiao is not an ordinary boudoir woman. I heard Dong Yuanxuan mention it. It seems that Mrs. Xiao learned the method of making glass from the scriptures.”

Wang Qi’s face was full of surprise, as if he didn’t believe it. .

Zhang Da smiled and said: “Sir, when I first heard it, I didn’t really believe it, but I thought that the mold for making briquettes and the idea of transforming slopes into terraced fields were all conceived by Mrs. Xiao, and I thought it should be true. Yes .”

“The high-yield corn seeds, potato seeds, and cotton seeds are cultivated by Mrs. Xiao. Today, the people of Ganzhou Wei are most grateful to two people.”

“One is Mr. Xiao, he led the troops to take back Danhe; the other one is Mrs. Xiao, the high-yielding grains sold in the Four Seasons Grain Shop she opened, so that the people will not be hungry.”

Wang Qi listened carefully, he knew Mrs. Xiao very well Many, all impressions come from the communication of the tribe.

But after hearing Zhang Da’s words, he had a different opinion.

Although the etiquette in Xiliang is not as strict as in other inland provinces, women basically stay at home to care for their husbands and children and take care of housework. It is rare to see a woman like Mrs. Xiao who can win a lot of fame.

This can also be seen from the side, Master Xiao’s indulgence to Madam Xiao.

Zhang Da continued: “Sir, when you are free, you can go and see the terraced fields outside the city. I heard from Dong Yuanxuan that Madam Xiao seems to be busy diverting water into the terraced fields these days, and wants to plant rice.”

Wang Qilai became interested: “Gan No one in the state guard has ever planted rice, so I have to take a good look at it.”

Afterwards, Zhang Da led Wang Qi to look at other places in the guard.

At the same time, on the other side, Xiao Yeyang accompanied Daohua to Qingyang Ranch.

Today’s Qingyang Ranch has long since lost its barrenness when it first arrived. Now it is lush pastures and flocks of cattle and sheep.

Daohua and Xiao Yeyang crossed the pasture in a carriage and came to Danhe.

Looking at the trickling Danhe River, Daohua smiled and said, “I bought both this pasture and the Poshan opposite.” The

five Poshans are continuous, and the reclaimed land is as high as more than 100,000 mu.

Xiao Yeyang smiled: “It’s not that I bought it right. This year, the prices of all the land and slopes adjacent to the Dan River have increased. If you buy it now, you will spend at least half of the money.”

Daohua showed surprise: “The price has increased. So much?”

Xiao Yeyang: “The imperial court has a rule that no tax will be collected for the first three years of land reclamation. Now everyone is planting high-yielding grains, and they can have a harvest in those years. Ganzhou Wei’s finances have always been tight. Uncle Dong I propose to increase the price of land.”

“But even if the price is increased, the land here is still very cheap compared to other provinces.”

Daohua: “But the living standards of the people here are not as high as those in other places?”

Xiao Yeyang: “Don’t worry, the price increase is still affordable for the common people.”

Daohua nodded, without further words, crossed the bridge with Xiao Yeyang, and came to the other side.

On the bottom layer of terraced fields, all the rice flowers have been converted into paddy fields. At this moment, the tenants have completed irrigation and are soaking and fertilizing the fields.

In the field next to it, the seedlings have broken through the ground, growing lush and luxuriant, which is very gratifying.

Daohua smiled and said to Xiao Yeyang: “This year we don’t have to transport the rice from the capital.”

Xiao Yeyang asked the officials around him who were in charge of managing the military fields to study here, and he took Daohua: ” Didn’t you grow medicinal materials? Take me to have a look. If the growth is good, I’ll ask the military households to plant some.”

“Aside from food and weapons, the army spends the most on medicinal materials for healing. If they can support themselves Self-sufficiency can save a lot of expenses.”

Daohua took Xiao Yeyang to see the medicine field, and the officials who followed carefully recorded it.

After returning from watching the terraced fields, Xiao Yeyang took Wang Qi with him to Jinweiwei the next day.

On the way, Xiao Yeyang looked at Wang Qi and asked, “How much do you know about the commanders of the nine guards in Xiliang?”

Wang Qi replied, “My lord, except for the Ganzhou Guard, the commanders of the other eight guards are all Wei Wei. They were all promoted by the commanders.”

“Among the eight, Commander Pang of Lanwuwei was excluded because of his straightforward personality and was not favored by Lord Wei; while Lord Zhu of Jinweiwei was a rare official who loved the people. They disagree with Master Wei, so they are not taken seriously.”

“Almost all the other five follow Master Wei’s lead.”

Xiao Yeyang raised his eyebrows and glanced at Wang Qi.

He got a rough idea of these things through the news from Jin Lingwei. Although this Wang Qi was not an official, he knew the situation in Xiliang very well.

“There are a total of four guards bordering Xiliao, Ganzhou Guard, Jinwei Guard, Jianzhou Guard, and Xintun Guard. The military town of Ganzhou Guard has been built, and Jinwei Guard’s is under construction.

” In addition to watching the training of Jinweiwei’s frontier troops, there is also the implementation of the construction plan of the military towns of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei.”

“You should know that Wei Hongcai doesn’t really want me to stay in Xiliang, nor does he want to change the situation in Xiliang. After we arrive at Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei, we may encounter obstacles.”

Hearing this, Wang Qi’s face turned serious. He knew that convincing the commanders of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei not to hinder the construction of the military town should be Xiao Yeyang’s first test for himself.

In a blink of an eye, more than a month passed, and time entered May.

The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Xiao Yeyang returned to Ganzhou City.

“I’m back!”

Daohua smiled and stood at the door to meet Xiao Yeyang. Seeing that he had lost weight again, she felt distressed: “When I come back this time, can I rest for a few days?”

Xiao Yeyang pulled Daohua in. Walking away, he nodded with a smile: “The military towns of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei have begun to be built, and people are left there to watch the frontier army drill. I can rest at home for a while.”

Hearing this, Dao Hua immediately said happily: “Then I have to make up with you.” When the two returned to the room, Dao Hua personally helped   Xiao

Yeyang wash up: “Mr.

Nodded: “This Wang Qi is a good strategist. After weighing the pros and cons, the commanders of Jianzhouwei and Xintunwei dare not hinder the construction of the military town.”

“In terms of internal affairs, this person is quite capable. Seeing it, it’s no wonder that the Wei family has suppressed the Wang family for decades, he is indeed a great person.”

Daohua smiled and said: “It’s good that he can help you, people in the capital despise Xiliang’s bitter cold, and they don’t want to come here. So many things, how can you be busy alone?”

“I can rest assured that there is someone who will help you deal with the tedious things and unnecessary entertainment in official affairs. You, as long as you hold the army in your hands, the rest should be taken care of. ” The direction of the big head is fine.”

Xiao Yeyang smiled and hugged Daohua in his arms: “You still love me.”

Daohua smiled and thumped him.

On the other side, Wang Qi also went back to the residence of the guard. As soon as he entered the gate of the guard, he found that the ground of the guard seemed to be a little different, much smoother than before.

“Sir, you are back!”

Seeing Zhang Da approaching, Wang Qi immediately asked, “What’s the matter with the ground?”

Zhang Da laughed quickly, “Sir, do you still remember the cement Mrs. Xiao is going to get? You followed Master Xiao.” Within two days of leaving, the cement came out, and the ground of the guardhouse was repaired, and walking is much better than before. Now the cement has been pulled to repair the city wall and roads.”

Wang Qi was stunned: “Madam Xiao is really not talking nonsense.”

(End of this chapter)