Chapter 404 Everyone is Happy
Seeing this, Su Hanchu took the serving chopsticks and picked up some food for Ruan Yifeng.
"Father, don't you have another daughter? Besides, my second sister has been without a mother since she was a child. It's a good thing for her to have a mother who loves her now."
After listening to this, Ruan Yifeng looked at the food in the bowl, thinking about something.
"Yes, speaking of which, the Su family has one more daughter, and the Ruan family also has one more daughter. This is really a good thing."
Su Hanchu said with a smile.
"Father, don't worry. Since Luoluo calls me her elder sister, I will definitely protect her for the rest of her life. My mother will also treat her as her own daughter. Lately, my mother has been saving up any good things she finds, saying that she will use them as a dowry for my second sister. She even said she would make an inner garment for my second sister when she found a piece of fine silk two days ago."
After hearing this, Ruan Yifeng showed a happy smile on his face.
"This is the fate of our two families."
Ruan Yanluo spoke with a smile.
"Of course. Meeting my sister is the luckiest thing in my life."
Wei Furong also said with a smile on her face.
"Lolo is such a well-behaved and sensible child. I have no regrets in my life as I have such a sweet and caring little girl."
Ruan Yifeng watched Ruan Yanluo sitting obediently beside Wei Furong, and sighed in his heart. Luoluo lost her mother at a young age, and he could see the Su family's love for Luoluo, which was also a kind of comfort.
"Madam Su, I offer this glass of wine to you. I thank the Su family for their love and care for Luo Luo, and for raising such a wonderful daughter. Baise City, once a place of mixed people, has become a prosperous city today, all thanks to Chuchu."
Wei Furong smiled and picked up the wine glass.
"It should be me, Lord City Lord, who should be respected. My daughter has indeed been the most outstanding child in the family since she was young. However, as the saying goes, there are many good horses, but few good horse trainers. It is only because of you, Lord City Lord Ruan, that she has been given this opportunity to contribute her humble efforts to the people of Baise City."
Looking at the two people toasting, Ruan Yanluo had a playful smile on his face.
"Father, mother, sister, brother-in-law, and everyone else, let's eat first. Stop thanking me. I got up early in the morning to work in the kitchen preparing today's meal. You should eat more."
Upon hearing this, everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
"Okay, let's eat more. Luo Luo has grown up."
"Of course I have to eat more. It's a rare opportunity for us all to get together."
The City Lord's Mansion celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival very specially this year, with unprecedented excitement.
The reunion dinner ended with joyful conversation and laughter. Ruan Yanluo asked someone to bring the mooncakes he had made yesterday. Everyone ate mooncakes and admired the moon together. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye exchanged glances while holding the mooncakes.
Su Hanchu then looked at Ruan Yifeng and spoke.
"Father, I heard from Luo Luo that you went shopping two days ago."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Yifeng held the mooncake and spoke with a smile.
"Yes, after taking a walk on the street, I found that Baise City is very different now than before. Chuchu, if you could have come to Baise City earlier, it might be more prosperous now."
Su Hanchu listened and spoke with a smile on his face.
"It's not too late now, father. With the establishment of the order and laws of Baise City, the village heads are elected by the people themselves. The pavilion chiefs are selected by us based on the opinions of the people. However, referring to the system of a large country, there should be county magistrates and county magistrates above the pavilion chiefs. Baise City is still a vast territory.
Based on our geographical location and population statistics, we now have 28 counties, which is already as many as three cities in Tianyuan and other countries. Chuchu thinks that since Baise City is independent and not under the jurisdiction of any country, we should establish a small court similar to the imperial court for the lives and management of the people in these 28 counties.
Ruan Yifeng spoke curiously after hearing this.
"So what are you going to do specifically?"
Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu turned his gaze to Jun Moye.
"Father, Aye understands this. Let Aye explain it to you."
Jun Moye spoke in a deep voice upon seeing this.
"Although order and law have been temporarily established after several months of hard work, the management of each county, town, and village is still somewhat chaotic. Furthermore, no suitable candidates have been appointed as county magistrates in the short term. Perhaps we could refer to the imperial examination system and allow students in Baise City to recommend themselves for the exam. We could then select talented individuals and grant them official positions and powers based on their abilities."
If Ruan Yifeng knew how to manage, Baise City wouldn't be in such chaos until now. I felt confused when I heard this.
"Exam? What kind of exam?"
Upon hearing this, Jun Moye gave Tao Zhiwen a look.
"I've prepared an exam based on the current situation in Baise City. Anyone who can read is welcome to take it. I'll personally interview the top 100 candidates and assign them to various counties based on their abilities to manage local affairs. I'll also create official uniforms and seals."
Ruan Yifeng took the test paper handed to him by Tao Zhiwen and looked at the contents with surprise. Many of the things written on it were things he had never seen before. Even if he had seen them, they were more than ten years ago. He did not expect that such questions written for the people's livelihood would appear in his hands today.
"Master Jun, this exam isn't easy. It's even more difficult and standardized than some other countries' exams. Are you planning to establish your own country?"
Su Hanchu chuckled and spoke after hearing this.
"It's not like we can establish a country. After all, Baise City is so small. But we do need a clear system of official positions. Otherwise, the current stability will be difficult to maintain."
Ruan Yanluo curiously took the test paper from Ruan Yifeng's hand, looked at the questions on it that were for the people, his eyes were full of shock, and then he returned the test paper to Ruan Yifeng, looking at Su Hanchu with admiration.
"Sister, you and your brother-in-law are truly amazing. The people of Baise City are truly blessed to have met you."
Su Hanchu smiled and spoke after hearing this.
"We also want to live a peaceful life in Baise City. Isn't it true that only when the people of Baise City are safe can we be safe? I hope father will agree to this matter, so that Baise City can be more lively during the New Year."
Ruan Yifeng thought of the prosperous scene of Baise City that he saw on the street two days ago, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke with a smile.
"The exam papers are ready, but you're still asking for my opinion. What for?"
Su Hanchu spoke with a smile on his face.
"Isn't this because if there's anything inconsiderate about this test paper, I'd like to ask Father for some advice?"
Ruan Yifeng looked at the test paper again.
"Well, since I've already said that the management rights of Baise City are given to you, then just go ahead and do it."
Su Hanchu and Jun Mo looked at each other calmly.
Su Hanchu spoke with a grateful look on his face.
"Thank you for your support, Dad."
Ruan Yanluo on the side looked at Ruan Yifeng and gave him a look.
Seeing this, Ruan Yifeng looked at Su Hanchu and took out a token.
"Chu Chu, I have seen everything you have done to Baise City in the past few months. This is the token for mobilizing the Black Armor Army. Take it."
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