Finally, Murong Wanli, holding the booklet like a statue, was lifted up by the stool he was sitting on and moved into the sedan chair, swaying along with Xiao Zhixing's group as they moved forward.
He was completely absorbed in the world around him, unaware of anything else.
Xiao Zhixing immediately sent a message to Lin Muzhen, "Arrange a quiet place for me, Lady Murong has arrived."
His tone was urgent and excited.
Upon receiving the letter, Lin Muzhen returned from the farmland. Without even bothering to wash up, he hurriedly arranged for a quiet garden to be set up behind the county government office.
Three days later, Murong Wanli, still engrossed in the experience, was carried into the garden.
Xiao Zhixing was both amused and exasperated. This man was so obsessed that his attendants had been feeding him for the past few days, and his eyes had never left his book.
[Yellow comment: Hahaha, Murong Wanli is known as the most eccentric person in the world. When he encounters something he likes, he forgets everything else and becomes oblivious to the world around him.]
[Yellow comment: He once lived on brush-washing water for seven days to devote himself to his studies, neglecting food and drink. We thought it was an exaggeration, but we never expected that such a person actually existed.]
[Yellow comment: That's why he became a master. One of only three literary leaders in the early Great Sheng Dynasty, he rose from humble beginnings to be ranked alongside Li Xiao and Feng Yong, who came from aristocratic families.]
[Green comment: No, we're just curious about what the prince showed him. Have pity on our world, which is currently experiencing a technological gap; our scholars are going crazy with curiosity.]
[Red comments: We just want to know, did he stay in Beizhou? Surely the Prince wouldn't let someone like him escape?]
[Yellow comment: It's unspeakable, it's unspeakable, I'll leave you in suspense.]
After settling Murong Wanli in, Xiao Zhixing met with Lin Muzhen.
I hadn't seen him for several months, and he was now tanned, thinner, and more robust, looking radiant.
"You look well. How's the land reclamation going?"
Lin Muzhen replied earnestly, "This humble official led 5,000 retired soldiers to reclaim 25,000 mu of unclaimed wasteland, with each person responsible for 5 mu, including 20,000 mu of high-quality farmland, 3,000 mu of medium-quality farmland, and 2,000 mu of low-quality farmland."
"Plant both new and old types of rice, wheat, corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, melons, and millet, etc."
"Experimenting on the yield and suitability of different crops planted in different fields."
"We have recruited 3,000 tenant farmers, many of whom are skilled. They have been appointed as agricultural officials, and we plan to cultivate another 200,000 mu this year."
Xiao Zhixing flipped through the summary report, "Are we manpower sufficient?"
Lin Muzhen laughed and said, "That's enough. In a couple of days, we'll recruit several thousand more people, and then another batch of eight thousand retired soldiers will join us. If it weren't for your rule that we shouldn't overwork ourselves, we could have cultivated more than 300,000 mu."
“You not only pay them for their work, but also build them houses and make them settle down. The land they cultivate is their own, and you provide them with cheap seeds and farm tools. They also have old warhorses to help them plow the fields. They are all very energetic now.”
The harvest from these products must be sold to the government at the lowest market price, with 50% going to them and the other 50% to themselves. Currently, they do not have to pay taxes on these products.
After paying a small amount of tax, we will make adjustments based on the actual situation.
We can't let them starve to death.
Xiao Zhixing smiled, "Not bad, the speed in Mengzhou can't compare to yours."
Since it wasn't his own territory, Lin Rushu could only mobilize a limited number of people. The common people were all watching and waiting to see the results after six months of harvest.
The situation in Beizhou is different. Starting from Bei'an County, the government will take the lead in establishing military farms, supplemented by encouraging the participation of the local people, and gradually make use of all available wasteland.
It has created fertile fields stretching for thousands of miles.
She had witnessed the wind and waves sweeping across the vast plains of the Great Northern Wilderness, and that was the granary of her dreams.
Lin Muzhen smiled and said, "It's because you entrusted us with a solid foundation."
He felt comfortable working under a superior who was willing to delegate authority and provide guidance.
"Alright, go and get some rest. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to see everyone."
After seeing Lin Muzhen off, she checked everyone's live stream footage as usual.
Now everyone has reached their destination. Some, like Lin Rushu, are quick to start farming in Mengzhou.
In the south, Xiong Chumo found a place on the banks of the Chianan River and immediately began training his troops.
First, make Xiao's army into experts in water who can't drown. Then, use money to pave the way, build good relationships with the nearby villagers, and recruit more soldiers.
There are now 5,000 people.
He cautiously refrained from further expansion, intending to train these five thousand men steadily and meticulously, prioritizing quality over quantity.
This also lowers the guard of the family.
Interestingly, Cao Mengyuan was a pampered young master, the nephew of the governor of Haizhou. He was a hero among women and lived a very carefree life.
They traveled back together through the dust and grime of Xiong Chumo, their relationship remaining neither too close nor too distant.
Cao Mengyuan became depressed when his beloved childhood sweetheart cousin fell in love with Xiong Chumo at first sight.
Then he got angry and went to challenge Xiong Chumo to a duel, only to be utterly humiliated in both literary and martial arts, which further aggravated his depression.
Finally, in a fit of anger, he closed his eyes and joined Xiao's army.
"I must become the great hero my cousin admires!" The young master, his eyes brimming with tears from the intense training, routinely arm wrestles with Xiong Chumo.
If you lose, try again.
The live chat was also lively, and everyone noticed a very eye-catching person with a funny personality whose popularity was almost on par with Xiong Chumo.
Xiao Zhixing, however, saw something different.
Xiong Chumo was using Cao Mengyuan to test the attitude of the governor of Haizhou.
The other party seemed to ignore his existence. When Xiong Chumo went to visit, they received him politely, and then nothing more.
Ignore him and don't be hostile towards him; treat him as someone who's just here to get some experience.
Xiong Chumo handled the situation well; he didn't forget his goal, remained calm and focused on training his troops.
Secretly, they analyzed the situation and accumulated strength by using information from the Feng family delivered by the Ghost Guards.
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