Chapter 132 Is the Prince So Greedy?

Shen Shiqian asked, "Are you going to buy sugar? Although official channels have begun to limit purchases, if you need it, I still have some connections at home and can buy it privately."

Lu Chenyang nodded: "That's great, we still have to buy some. And salt, we also need to buy more."

Shen Shiqian agreed.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, but they also understood that Lu Chenyang believed that troubled times were approaching and was making advance plans. Sugar and salt were both essential, the foundation of the people's survival, and they had to be stockpiled in advance.

As for food, Lu Chenyang can now proudly say that he is not short of food!

Over the years, the most common item purchased by his caravans was food, and the popularity of multi-season rice had solved the famine problem in Lingnan.

Lu Chenyang proudly said again that now in Lingnan, every household can have enough to eat!

Lu Chenyang said, "Next year will probably be even busier. It's time for Yanquan County to have another county magistrate. I originally wanted County Lieutenant Xu, but he said he's old and lacks the energy, and he just wants to retire from the position of county lieutenant. So I called everyone here today, hoping that you would recommend a county magistrate."

Gao Ming smiled and said, "With your Excellency's example, the next magistrate of Yanquan County will be under a lot of pressure."

Several people also echoed. Although this was a compliment to Lu Chenyang, it was also the truth.

Judging from Lu Chenyang's political achievements, anyone who comes after him will be a piece of trash.

Lu Chenyang couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Who doesn't like to hear nice words?

Lu Chenyang said, "I... I'm just okay. I've lived up to my years of hard work. For the new county magistrate, I don't demand talent or family background. As long as he can wholeheartedly work for the benefit of the people and continue the prosperity of Yanquan County, I'll be satisfied."

"Everyone can recommend." Lu Chenyang said generously.

Everyone looked at each other and responded in unison, feeling very emotional in their hearts.

The county magistrate Lu Chenyang was exiled by Emperor Qianyuan, but now he can independently choose the candidate for the county magistrate of Yanquan County.

This is the confidence! Looking at the Nanyang Palace today, Shen Shiqian is extremely proud. Look at his vision. Fortunately, he was quick to admit his mistake back then.

Who would have thought that a mere merchant like him could recommend the magistrate of Yanquan County? Even the ancestors of the Shen family were not as capable as him.

Lu Chenyang attached great importance to the selection of the magistrate of Yanquan County. Yanquan County could be said to be his first place of administration, where he began his career in the government. He had deep feelings for this place, and it was his base camp.

Of course, he was unwilling to hand this place over to anyone. It had to be someone he approved of.

He is now the Governor of Lingnan in name only, and the Governor of Shu in name only. In other words, in Shu he is the King of Nanyang, and he has much more power than the King of Nanyang.

Emperor Qianyuan would not lose face for the sake of a small county magistrate, so of course he would choose someone he liked.

Although it was a family dinner, business matters were inevitably brought up in the end.

Lu Chenyang gave everyone a summary of the past, and simply said that everyone had done a good job in the past; he elaborated on the present, and the current development is very good; and then he looked forward to the future, which is promising, so everyone should roll up their sleeves and get to work!

These words made the group of people excited and full of energy.

Yan Xing quietly watched Lu Chenyang win people's hearts, and Tingshu whispered beside him, "Why does this sound familiar? My Lord, did Lord Lu also say this to you?"

Yan Xing: “…”

After the family dinner, Lu Chenyang specifically instructed the kitchen to pack a few snacks for each of them to take home and let their families try, which touched them deeply.

Lord Lu really values them!

Only Yan Xing was not very satisfied. He looked at Lu Chenyang several times, but Lu Chenyang did not remind him to bring him some snacks!

Yan Xing thinks Lu Chenyang is a scumbag. Does it mean that after getting to know each other, there is no need to maintain the relationship?!

If Lu Chenyang doesn't give it to him, Yan Xing will take the initiative to ask for it.

Yan Xing was guarding outside Lu Chenyang's study. When Lu Chenyang came back and saw him, he was stunned for a moment: "Cheng Xiao, do you want to talk to me about something?"

"Well, I'm not full." Yan Xing looked at him and said lightly.

Lu Chenyang: “???”

No matter how smart Lu Chenyang was, he could never have guessed that Yan Xing was angry that he didn't send him any snacks.

Yan Xinghui himself said: "I also like to eat small fried dough twists and small snacks."

A smile flashed across Lu Chenyang's eyes: "Is the prince so greedy?"

Yan Xing couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips: "Well, the food here is better than anywhere else, and what you give is even better."

After the Little New Year, it’s time for the Chinese New Year.

Lu Chenyang spent this year in Shu. Last year he was still in the provincial capital, but this year he came to Shu. This made Lu Chenyang feel a little emotional, and he didn't know where he would be next year.

The same few people sat together to eat the New Year’s Eve dinner.

Yan Xing's eyebrows were full of excitement, but his tone was indifferent: "Next year, at least you can have a meal in Quanzhou."

Quanzhou is the capital of Quzhou. Yan Xing is confident that he can take Quzhou next year.