Mr. Xiang teases her husband every day

Chapter 38

"The situation of the main hall, the old people's home in the county, and the Yuying Hall are all recorded here. There are three books in total."

Xiang Yuan took the thick book with three yellowed pages, and carefully flipped through it one by one.

Master Hu saw that Xiang Yuan was watching carefully, thought about it, and finally said: "The main hall, the old people's home and the Yuying hall in the county, although their names are still there, they are actually dead in name only."

"Oh? Why?"

Now that he has opened his mouth, Master Hu does not intend to hide it anymore.

"Presumably, Zhengtang had already learned about Quzhou before he came. Quzhou is located in a remote location, and it is next to the customs. There is no famous local produce, and the folk customs are tough. Naturally, it is getting poorer and poorer. Although the former Cui Zhengtang was a clean and honest person, in the end Not good at business. Old people’s homes and nurseries used to only care about the homeless. Later, someone took advantage of the loopholes and stuffed them with children and elderly people who didn’t want to raise them in the family. When something happened, they needed someone to take them back. Cui Zhengtang knew that Afterwards, the expenses in the two places were strictly restricted. This was originally a good intention, but when the big households in the county found out, they felt that the donated money was not being used in real terms. And the yamen didn’t have that much money to supply, so after a few years, it gradually fell into disrepair.”

Xiang Yuan frowned.

County magistrate Cui, this person's evaluation in Quzhou is very complicated.

The common people basically spoke good things about him, saying that he was a clean and honest official, never apportioned money indiscriminately, levied few miscellaneous taxes, and showed no mercy to corrupt officials.

But in the mouths of the yamen and the big households in the county, Cui County Magistrate's evaluation is much worse.

The people in the county government are still euphemistic, only saying that he is too strict as an official, and working with him is tiring.Those big households in the county are merciless.When talking about County Magistrate Cui, the corners of his lips curled up, and he said with disdain that he only cares about his own reputation, and he doesn't care about the life and death of Quzhou County.

And after more than ten days of in-depth understanding, Xiang Yuan didn't have a good impression of Cui County Magistrate.

Although he is a clean and honest official, he is not corrupt, and he is not slack in politics, but these are not enough to make up for the fact that the people under his rule are living in hardship.When an official does not make decisions for the people, it is better to go home and sell sweet potatoes.And being the master for the people is not just as simple as punishing a few corrupt officials, but also actually improving the lives of the people so that the people under the rule can live and work in peace and prosperity. This is the right way to be an official.

It's a pity that County Magistrate Cui didn't understand this.

Afterwards, Xiang Yuan learned that not only the old people's home and the Yuyingtang, but also the yamen were short of money everywhere, and the public facilities in the county hadn't been replaced for several years, and the roads were potholed, and it was almost impossible to walk when it rained.These are only the situation in Quzhou County, and the situation in the villages and towns below is even worse.

I have to find a way to make money for Quzhou first.

Xiang Yuan rubbed his brows and returned to the inner courtyard.Madam Xu, who was hired to cook, had already cooked the food. Seeing his tired face, Zhao Shen didn't care to share today's harvest with him, so he hurriedly fetched warm water to tell Xiang Yuan to wash his hands, and then filled a bowl of hot chicken soup and put it in Xiang Yuan's hands. In front of Yuan.

"This is the most delicious chicken in the area. I asked Mama Xu to make the soup. Try it!"

Before he drank it into his mouth, Xiang Yuan already noticed that the chicken soup was really delicious.

"It smells so good, what's in it?"

"Scent?"

The corner of Zhao Shen's mouth curled up, very happy.

"They are all common ingredients. The most important thing is that the chicken is good. There is no such chicken in other places, only in Quzhou. Whether it is stewed or roasted, it tastes very good."

There is such a special product?

Xiang Yuan was shocked immediately, thinking of what Quzhou could rely on to make money.

Before Xiang Yuan had time to think about how to make money for this unique chicken in Quzhou, someone from the He family in Tongping Prefecture came.

After Xiang Yuan heard the announcement, the corner of his mouth curled up, and he smiled meaningfully.

It's finally here!

In essence, Xiang Yuan is still the young master Xiang in his previous life. He has devoted so much effort to the He family, so he naturally needs to be rewarded.And he is confident that he can manage Quzhou well and make outstanding political achievements. The plan cannot do without the help of He Congshan, who is in charge of military force.Therefore, he was eager to see He Congshan before.

He Congshan was really grateful to Xiang Yuan.This literati who doesn't look strong actually has the courage to face the bandits, fight bloody, and send people for help at the same time, really brave and resourceful!In addition, there is his little nephew. If Xiang Yuan hadn't reminded him, his little nephew would still be confused.

Therefore, He Congshan immediately set off to Quzhou after he finished handling the family affairs, and brought a carriage of thanks, not to mention, expressing gratitude was also sincere, and it came from the heart at a glance.

"I don't dare to take it. I heard General He's mighty name earlier, and seeing him today, I really deserve my reputation."

Xiang Yuan gave He Congshan the first place, bowed his hands and greeted the ceremony.

"Hahaha, how can I have a false name for my idea, how can it compare to the Zhengtang Yichao Palace Examination!"

"I rely on articles and knowledge, but the general relies on solid military exploits. When it comes to truth, the general is even more admirable."

The two of them were polite and talked a lot of nonsense, but none of them focused on the point.

Xiang Yuan smiled on his face, but actually he was getting a little impatient in his heart.

He understood the purpose of He Congshan's coming.

First, I really came to express my gratitude. Without Xiang Yuan’s tip-off and brave resistance, his daughter-in-law and children of He Congshan would have suffered.After all, the bandit leader before said a lot of things that belonged to the privacy of Mrs. He and General He. If these words were not careful and spread, Mrs. He might suffer from gossip, which would be extremely detrimental to the He family.

Xiang Yuan resisted the urge to bring tea to the guests, and slandered, although he also knew that not all warriors were rude and upright, but meeting such a rough and subtle, shrewd and cunning person, why did Xiang Yuan feel so unhappy!

Grandpa's legs, he has a lot of things waiting to be done, how can he have time to chat with this General He who pretends to be thirteen!

He Congshan raised his thick black eyebrows and stroked the beard on his chin. He still had a smile on his face, but he had a different view of Xiang Yuan in his heart.

Before Shen Qiancheng praised Xiang Yuan, although He Congshan agreed on the surface, he may not be without doubts in his heart.But from the moment he met this young champion, He Congshan knew that Shen Qiancheng's praise was not only correct, but also inaccurate in some places.Xiang Yuan is not yet in his thirties, so he can really be regarded as young and promising.But he doesn't have the arrogance and status of being famous at a young age, but is extremely stable.Just because he is still sitting opposite him as steadily as Mount Tai, drinking tea with a light smile, and the eight winds are not moving, this concentration is no longer comparable to others.

"Speaking of Ye Ming, brother, I also have difficulties to express."

Xiang Yuan:·····

He didn't want to talk about it with He Congshan anymore, when he clicked on bandits again, Xiang Yuan finally did a good deed, and took up the conversation as he wished, and sure enough, He Congshan immediately hit the snake with the stick.Just, brother?What the hell!

Pulling the corners of his mouth, Xiang Yuan smiled.

"If it wasn't for Ye Ming who came out of the barracks and knew a lot about how to run an army and fight a war, he wouldn't have suffered such a heavy loss this time."

"Who said no!"

He Congshan slapped his thigh, and said bitterly: "That Ye Ming's hands and feet are not clean, I caught him several times, and he never repented. Not only slandering my brother's wife, but also wanting to kill my son and take my wife! It's damned!"

The main event is coming.

"Brother don't worry"

His teeth were really sore, Xiang Yuan controlled his facial nerves, with a serious face, he said righteously: "That Ye Ming is full of nonsense, I have restrained my subordinates, strictly guarding them from spreading rumors."

"Congzi is really righteous! Since you have come to Tongping Land, don't worry, let me know if there is anything, brother can help, and I will never shirk."

Finally, he took out the answer he wanted.

Xiang Yuan narrowed his eyes and smiled, and He Congshan, who was also smiling happily, was as affectionate as real brothers.

"Since elder brother said so, younger brother really wants elder brother's help."

He Congshan:·······

Shouldn't you be reserved?

It really is a white skin and black stuffing.

"Congzi, just open your mouth."

Xiang Yuan said the request without hesitation.

Long before he arrived in Tongping Mansion, his teacher Lin Gong was worried because he was implicated and dispatched to a remote and bitter place like Tongping Quzhou. The situation was clearly investigated, and they were sent over quickly.

Although Tongping is close to the border and the conditions are bitter and cold, it has a very favorable place that other prefectures cannot match.

Tongping is one of the few places in Jing'an where customs clearance trade is possible.

And the Xishan Guard Office under the command of He Congshan is in charge of the customs clearance of Tongping Mansion, and its power is greater than that of the Tongping Prefect.

This is exactly what Xiang Yuan likes.

Quzhou is remote and the economy is underdeveloped. If you want to help the people get out of poverty, it is the most convenient and beneficial to trade with the Mongolians and Tartars outside the customs.The Mongolian and Tatars live by water and grass, and the leather, milk and goat dairy products over there have always been attractive to people inside the pass, while the cloth, cotton, porcelain, tea, livestock, etc. inside the pass are also coveted by the Mongolian and Tatars outside the pass. ruler.

Items involving strategic materials such as cotton and tea, Xiang Yuan has no authority to reach out, but other items can be carefully considered and operated.

It's just that the trade with outside the customs has always been controlled by the Xishan Guard, and because of factors such as status and rights, the Guard has always strictly controlled the merchants participating in the trade. Without a strong relationship, they can't get involved at all.

That's why he took such a bold gamble when he met bandits on Niuding Mountain before, and won. Naturally, hello, hello, hello, everyone, did you lose?

He never thought he would lose!

He Congshan was silent, feeling a little toothache.

Thinking about the daughter-in-law who is now nestled at home, with a pale face, who is terrified to guard her son and refuses to leave, and then thinks about my old mother who is still jumping up and down even if she is sent to the village in the countryside, and the heart is even more frustrating.

In the end, he gritted his teeth.

"Okay, Congzi, you saved the eldest brother's wife and son. There is no reason for the eldest brother to refuse to agree to this. It's just that you can only enter one family, and you can't if there are too many."

Xiang Yuan smiled and nodded readily.

"Okay, if there is a family, the elder brother will take care of the son, and I will replace the wine with tea, thank you."

After sending He Congshan away, Master Hu looked at Xiang Yuan with admiration.

"If Zhengtang is capable, then General He treats Zhengtang like a brother."

After hearing this, Xiang Yuan didn't take it seriously.

After such a trial, he figured out why he didn't like He Congshan.

Same-sex repulsion!

In essence, he and He Congshan are the same kind of person, so naturally impatient to deal with him like looking in a mirror.