How could County Magistrate Ding not be moved?
Because he offended someone, he was exiled to Lingnan, this remote place was also caught in the midst of war. He might have to stay in Lingnan for the rest of his life.
He wants to achieve political achievements more than anyone else.
Especially after Lin Jinyue and others came, many people were attracted by the delicious food here, and tax revenue was also increasing.
However, these were far from enough for him to get promoted.
If you want to get promoted, your political achievements will be considered, as will the number of households under your name.
No matter how much tax is collected or how much economic growth is achieved, it will be of no use.
However, taxes, corvée labor, and military service were all levied according to the number of households, and the common people were not willing to split up.
If you want to increase the number of households, it is even harder than climbing to the sky.
Basically, the officials who were sent down to Lingnan would never be able to be promoted in their lifetime.
Right now, it is indeed a good opportunity.
Lin Jinyue brought a lot of people, more than a thousand households, regardless of whether they are female households or not, they are all real political achievements.
County Magistrate Ding was really moved.
But... he really didn't dare to offend Gu Shao.
Otherwise, before his political achievements are spread, he will be thrown into jail for obstructing Gu Shao's work.
County Magistrate Ding hesitated: "Political achievements are not important. If I delay General Gu, wouldn't I be a sinner for all eternity?"
Lin Jinyue is such a smart person that she immediately understood what he meant.
Lin Jinyue remembered that her brother had been taken away by Gu Shao and had not come back for two days. She knew that Gu Shao must think that her brother was very powerful and was reluctant to let him go.
"It's not a big deal. Shall we go find General Gu together?"
Lin Jinyue added: "Actually, this doesn't affect us. These people are just servants of the big families, and conscription won't really fall on them."
Ding Ruiming pretended to hesitate, "Why don't we ask? That way we can know what General Gu's plan is."
A group of people hurriedly rushed to the military camp outside the city.
Across the street was a simple martial arts arena, where his brother was surrounded by a group of soldiers wearing simple cloth armor.
Lin Jinyue was not in a hurry to disturb them, but just watched from over there.
Lin Xueqing didn't really want to come over. He also felt that the people in his village were not physically fit enough, and most of them were not good enough at archery.
If you can't even manage your own village, how can you have the time to care about others?
But after coming here, he actually didn't want to leave.
Each of these soldiers was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and some were as young as thirteen.
He also learned from Gu Shao that when these people would go to the battlefield depended entirely on when Prince Jing would attack. If he attacked tomorrow, then they would have to go tomorrow.
Yes, I was unarmed and had never learned any fighting skills.
He was immediately used as a human shield and rushed to the front.
After all, Lin Xueqing grew up in a peaceful era, so he could coldly ignore these people when they were not in front of him.
But when they smiled at him innocently, and stuffed him with dry food, boots, and local utensils from their homes.
Lin Xueqing couldn't turn a blind eye.
During this period of time, Lin Xueqing also focused on teaching this group of newly recruited people.
Fighting skills, wilderness survival skills, I wish I could cram them all into their heads.
Lin Xueqing couldn't rest for a moment these two days.
After teaching them fighting skills, we have to do random checks to find out what they are missing and fill in the gaps.
No one complained that he was too strict, as everyone knew that Lin Xueqing wanted them to survive.
After teaching for a while, Lin Xueqing saw Lin Jinyue not far away.
He wiped his sweat and ran past her. "Why are you here? I forgot to write to you these two days. Don't worry, I want to stay here myself."
Lin Jinyue smiled and said, "I'm going to ask General Gu to do something."
Lin Xueqing said, "I'll take you across."
Lin Jinyue handed him a small cloth bag, which was filled with snacks she brought on the road.
Some are snacks that were just bought from the system mall.
Lin Xueqing accepted it, knowing that she was not very capable, and carried her on his back.
Lin Xueqing also said: "I want to stay here for a few more days. If I can make weapons and armor, how about..."
Lin Jinyue nodded: "If General Gu is willing to provide materials and labor costs, I can ask the villagers to work overtime."
After walking around for a while, he finally got to Gu Shao's side.
At this moment, he was staring at a sand table, not knowing what he was thinking.
There were other people in the room, and when they saw Lin Xueqing, they immediately stood up and were extremely respectful.
Lin Xueqing was used to it, as they had been doing this for the past two days.
However, the others who came with Lin Jinyue were a little surprised.
Hearing about it is one thing, seeing it with your own eyes is another.
When Gu Shao saw Lin Jinyue, he immediately asked people to prepare fruits and snacks, and even asked someone to go to the city to buy them.
Lin Jinyue said hurriedly: "I won't stay long. I'm here to discuss serious matters. Don't bother me."
Gu Shao insisted: "It's okay, no trouble, what are you here for this time?"
Lin Jinyue then continued.
Gu Shao was a little surprised: "Give two thousand people a place to stay?"
Lin Jinyue nodded: "Yes, maybe there is not enough land. With so many people, I want to expand some space."
Ding Ruiming listened with his eyelids twitching.
My goodness, I didn’t mention the land issue before.
Lin Jinyue blinked her watery eyes, looking innocent and harmless.
"I was also thinking that it would be nice if I could help the general. There are many blacksmiths and carpenters in our village with good skills. But I'm afraid it will be difficult to win this battle if we only provide food. I think if we can provide more things..."
Gu Shao's eyes lit up: "Crossbow..."
Lin Jinyue shook her head, "I mean leather armor and weapons."
Gu Shao was also worried about these things. He did not have sufficient funds, but the prices in Lingnan were constantly rising.
Lin Jinyue said: "You provide the materials, and our villagers can charge a small processing fee."
At this time, a few people behind Lin Jinyue said: "My family can provide a batch of ironware."
"My family can donate some money."
"My home..."
Although this group of people don't hide in safe places as soon as a war breaks out, they will help wherever they can.
Everyone donated money enthusiastically.
Lin Jinyue immediately came up with an idea: "Why don't we erect a monument at the gates of Guangcheng, Shawan County, and other major counties, and engrave words on it according to the ranking of the donations made by everyone."
Now, all the wealthy families who had initially said they would donate 10,000 or several thousand taels of silver started arguing with each other.
"Everyone, I want to donate 300,000 taels of silver!"
"My family has five hundred thousand!"
"Don't talk about those who have money or not. My family has ten large ships in total."
Gu Shao was stunned. Could a stone tablet really be so effective?
He thanked Lin Jinyue: "Thank you for your advice. This has helped us a lot."
Gu Shao brought Lin Jinyue alone to discuss the manufacturing of leather armor, armor, and weapons, and the price he offered was not small.
Lin Jinyue thought Gu Shaoren was a really good guy. If the emperor was more reliable, she would be willing to provide him with some advanced weapons.
But the current situation is that no one can be trusted.
Lin Jinyue still felt that strengthening the defense line of their village was more reliable than anything else.
Lin Jinyue thought about it, and finally provided Gu Shao with a telescope. "I only get this kind of thing occasionally. There are only two. One is for our village, and the other is for you."
I have to admit that she is the same as Lin Xueqing.
Looking at those young men who were not much older than her, she also softened her heart.
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