Chapter 201 She Wants to Build a City
Xie Yanyan and Xu Wenrong returned to Boluo County. It had been almost 20 days since they left Boluo County.
In Chencheng, I heard some people say, "There's fighting in the north, and more and more people are fleeing southward to escape famine."
She and Xu Wenrong didn't see too many people, and they probably all stopped north of Yongcheng.
Lingnan is a smoky and polluted place, and no one is willing to come here except fugitives.
"Cousin, I want to build a city to attract all the people who have fled from the famine in the north to settle down here."
"What do you want to do? We'll plan it together later."
"Build a city, a more famous city than Chencheng. Purify water sources, reclaim wasteland, grow grain, vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs, set up schools, open clinics, and open various commodity exchange centers."
"Okay, if you want to do it, I'll help you bring in talent and open up trade routes."
She was riding a fast horse. Xie Anfeng and Xie Ning were working in the fields on the way. When they saw her coming back, they were so happy that they left work early and went home.
Because Qingxiu had a broken arm, she followed Xie Yanyan according to Chu Xiwang's order. At that time, Xie Yanyan only wanted to save Zhou Shaoyu, so he asked her to come to Lingnan's home in advance.
She can't sit still and has to work with one hand.
When Xie Yanyan arrived home, Xiao Baozi and Xiao Nannan were both sick. Miao Guang was giving them injections. Both babies were skin and bones.
Miao Guang was so upset when he saw Xie Yanyan coming back that he almost cried: "Master, why didn't you tell me when you went out?"
“Can you make salt?”
“……”I am a doctor.
So what are you feeling wronged about?
Miao Guang didn't dare to say a word.
"Miao Guang, I have accepted two more apprentices. Go to Governor Zhao and ask for a bigger yard so we can build the medicine hall."
Miao Guang had no idea: "How old is a little bit? Do I have to sit in the hall with my fellow apprentices?"
"Yes, let's sit in the hall together. We will have more doctors in the future. You can request more rooms. Patients who cannot go back home on the same day can stay in the pharmacy, which is the ward."
When Xie Yanyan said this, Miao Guang shook his head: "Master, how can there be such a big yard?"
Xie Yanyan was silent for a while and said, "Then let's wait for a while and build it ourselves."
Xie Anfeng reminded: "Yan'er, it is not suitable for us to build a yard now, and we don't have that much silver."
"There will be."
A yard must be built, and it must be a very big yard!
Xie Yanyan sent Miao Guang and Qingxiu out, and held a small meeting with the family behind closed doors.
She told Xie Anfeng and Xie Ning about Emperor Xuanwen's imperial edict, and also told them how Prince Zhou had defied the imperial edict on her behalf, and how Emperor Xuanwen was suspicious of him and wanted to silence him.
Xie Lingyu was so angry that his eyes turned red and he clenched his fists. His sister was beautiful and talented, and no one could compare to her. Why did there always be people who wanted her to be a concubine?
He gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, brother, sister, let's rebel!"
When he said this, Xie Yong and Xie Ning both looked at him fiercely. Xie Anfeng did not hit him, but just said, "Yu'er, don't act on impulse."
Xie Lingyu wiped away her tears and said, "We will survive here on our own. So what if we don't go back to Kyoto? We will live here for the rest of our lives. What does it have to do with them?"
Xie Anfeng said: "The exiled prisoners are registered, and our household registers are withheld by the court. Your sister will be taken care of by Prince Zhou and your cousin when she goes out. Otherwise, let alone staying in a hotel, you can't even enter the city."
Xie Yanyan: "Your Majesty has been punished by heaven, and now he is hanging on for dear life. Small countries in the east and west have begun to attack Former Qin, and Prince Xi and Emperor Murong Feng have also started to raise troops. No one knows how long Former Qin can hold out."
Song Lingling said excitedly: "Sister, is His Majesty really beyond saving?"
"Why do you want to save him?" Xie Lingyu's eyes sparkled, his lips moved a few times, and he finally spoke.
As soon as these words came out, the whole family fell silent. Yes, why did they want to save him?
If he died, the prince would ascend the throne and issue a general amnesty. According to the friendship between Xie Yanyan and the prince, the Xie family would definitely be pardoned.
Xie Anfeng looked at Xie Yanyan with complicated eyes and said, "Yan'er, he is actually a wise ruler. People eat grains, so who can be without mistakes? The Great Qin still protected the people and brought them peace for decades."
Xie Yanyan knew his father's loyalty to the emperor, but——
"He is not good to me. To me, he is a tyrant."
He would not pursue the case of a villain like Xie Jinrong who favored his concubine and killed his wife.
He did not pursue the matter of a concubine's son inheriting the title.
Xie Jinrong sold his legitimate granddaughter as a concubine to pay off his illegitimate son's gambling debts. He investigated the matter, but what he investigated was the pawning of the imperial treasures, and even the innocent legitimate descendants were exiled to Lingnan.
That would not have been all. She had twice offered him plans that would benefit the country and the people, and he was impressed by her wisdom, but he schemed against her and kept her hanging.
He had no choice but to pardon her and give her to the prince as a concubine.
Xie Yanyan looked at Xie Anfeng and said, "Father is willing to be loyal to His Majesty, so you can go to Kyoto. I won't stop you."
Xie Anfeng smiled faintly: "What are you talking about, Yan'er? If your majesty is not destined to die, God will protect you. I am just an exiled criminal, a father of four children, a father who only wants them to live."
"Father, I want to build a city, a new city. We will be our own masters and don't need to submit to anyone. In this wild land, we will build our own city. Whoever dares to bully us will be killed." Xie Yanyan told her plan. "I told my cousin about it and he supported it."
She wants to build her own territory.
She wants to attract those people who are fleeing famine in the north. Only when the popularity increases can this region truly prosper and develop.
Only with people can the Xie family build their own power, instead of relying on her to move big stones blindly.
"Yan'er, do you know that we can't do anything with our identities?"
"It's okay. I will talk to Governor Zhao. If he supports me, I will give him a share. If he opposes, I also have a way."
She can give him benefits, but if her appetite is too big, then the original capital accumulation will be filled with blood.
Xie Anfeng and Xie Ning had never encountered such a situation before, and said hesitantly: "There are very few people here, and there is also the original county town, who would come?"
"There are wars everywhere in the north, and the people are living in poverty. Common people can't even find a peaceful place. We build a city and offer favorable conditions to attract people here." Xie Yanyan is very confident about this.
"Sister, what kind of city do you want to build? Is it a real city?"
"Yes, let's call him Xie Cheng."
"Is it our Xie family?"
"Yes, it is the city of our Xie family."
Xie Lingyu and Xie Yong were immediately excited. Unlike Xie Anfeng, they did not have so many concerns.
Xie Anfeng made the final decision and decided to do it. Since their superiors had ruled that they had no chance of survival, they had to fight their way out.
After the family meeting, Qingxiu seemed to want to say something but stopped herself several times.
Xie Yanyan: "Qingxiu, just say whatever you want to say."
Qingxiu knelt on the ground and said, "Miss Xie, His Majesty has been besieged by the King of Nanzhong, Guzang, and Xiliang for four days. I received news from Qingjin that His Majesty can no longer bear it."
Xie Yanyan frowned. The Song State had only been established for a few days, so why did they start fighting again?
King of Nanzhong, do you have a lot of money?
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