Xiao Zhixing knew that this was just a superficial explanation; in reality, the four counties were completely controlled by the Feng family, and the two of them had no say in the matter.
Zhao Xi continued, “Our sericulture center is in the neighboring Zhan County, which is adjacent to Weixian County, the prefecture county. It is the most suitable place for raising silkworms and making silk. The waterways are also well-connected, making transportation convenient and accelerating the development of the silk industry.”
Xiao Zhixing nodded. "The location is well chosen."
They avoided prefectures and counties, and chose the most appropriate place.
Zhao Xianyin gave her a detailed report directly.
After Xiao Zhixing finished reading, he handed it to everyone to read in turn.
At this time, they were renting a place in a courtyard, as it was inconvenient to stay in an inn.
Just as everyone was discussing some of the ideas in the memorial, Mo Mei suddenly came to report, "Your Highness, I just heard from passersby that there is a problem with the silk weaving workshop here."
Zhao Xianyin frowned. "What's the problem?"
Why didn't the people she left behind give her any updates?
Mo Mei said, "I heard that the magistrate of Shui'an County wants to shut down some silk weaving workshops and repurpose them."
Zhao Xi frowned as well. "Silk weaving has become the pillar industry of the eight counties of Suzhou. Last year, it supplied nearly 70% of the silk fabrics to Dasheng. How can it be banned?"
Every household here relies on this for their livelihood; banning it would cause unimaginable chaos.
Suddenly, a commotion arose outside.
"Let's go, let's go to the county government office and let the magistrate give us an explanation..." This sentence could be faintly heard.
"Mo Mei, go explore again."
Zhao Xianyin's face was grim. She summoned a servant to contact the people she had arranged here to inquire about the situation.
At this moment, the noise and commotion outside grew even louder, as if countless people were running.
"Young lady, many people are rushing to the county government office; the situation is not good."
The courtyard they rented wasn't cheap, but it was in a good location, so it wasn't far from the government office.
Xiao Zhixing stood up. "Come on, let's go take a look."
They walked out of the courtyard gate, mingled with the advancing crowd, and slowly arrived at the county government office.
"Fellow villagers, it's not the county magistrate who wants to ban it, but your Commander Zhao and those above him. They say that mulberry cultivation is encroaching on fertile land and reducing grain production, so they want to convert mulberry trees to rice paddies..."
As soon as they arrived there, they heard this explanation.
Zhao Xi, with his fiery temper, was about to retort as soon as he opened his mouth.
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