Chapter 2977 Choice
Bai Shan and the prince decided on this matter secretly without telling anyone, not even Censor Ning, not even Tang He knew about it.
The prince did not ask Bai Shan where the huge resettlement fee came from, and Bai Shan did not bring it up on his own initiative.
After visiting the salt field, the prince also went to take a look at Bai Shan’s tightly closed warehouse. After seeing the salt stored inside, he nodded with satisfaction and then took his men away from the salt field.
Censor Ning and a team of guards stayed behind. They wanted to see with their own eyes the salt being produced from the seawater in the salt fields before they would leave.
Mingda returned to the county town with them, still unsatisfied. After taking a look around the county government office where Zhou Man and his friends were staying, he said, "It looks pretty good."
Zhou Man said complacently, "We bought some new things after we moved in. I didn't know you and Bai Er were coming, otherwise we would definitely set up another room for you."
The prince who was walking in front heard her words, turned around to look at her, and asked bluntly: "Zhou Man, how is your medical department?"
Zhou Man perked up and stepped forward to reply.
The prince entered the main hall and, after listening to her report on the progress of the Qingzhou Medical Bureau, he said, "Now that the medical bureau in Beihai County is on track, it's time to get started in Qingzhou as well. Don't slack off."
Zhou Man assured: "Yes, I will not slack off."
She paused, and couldn't help but whispered, "Your Highness, I don't need anyone for the development of the Medical Department for the time being. I need money."
The prince almost spit out the tea he had just drunk. He said unhappily, "Ask Bai Shan if he can go."
Zhou Man glared. "The local medical bureau is under the Imperial Medical Bureau, and the funds are allocated by the treasury."
The prince turned the teacup in his hand and said, "Bai Shan wants people, he has no shortage of money, and you have medical skills. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can definitely help him retain more people."
He raised his chin slightly and asked, "Will you still be short of money by then?"
Zhou Man blinked and turned to look at Bai Shan.
Bai Shan, who was standing aside: ...
Don't be fooled by the prince. You don't know whether he will give you money or not, but you can always ask the prince for some money.
The prince had already stood up and said, "Alright, your county office is too small. It's not too late yet. Let's go back to Qingzhou City."
Governor Guo, who was waiting on the other side, was delighted when he heard this and immediately said, "Your Highness, the carriages and horses are ready. We can leave now."
The prince nodded slightly and instructed Mingda and Bai Erlang, "If you want to stay in Beihai County, I won't stop you, but you are not allowed to cause trouble."
Mingda agreed, "Don't worry, Prince. We will be very obedient."
Of course the prince believed his sister, but he didn't quite trust Bai Jilang.
So he glanced at Bai Erlang warningly, and when he looked at Yin Huo, his expression softened a little. He just nodded gently to Yin Huo, asked Bai Shan to take good care of him, and then turned and left with Tang He.
"If there are any difficult cases that cannot be solved, please hand them over to Lord Tang for review." After leaving these words, the prince took his men back to Qingzhou City.
When Governor Guo saw that the Crown Prince and Bai Shan had finally separated, he felt relieved. So when he saw Bai Shan off, his expression became much better. He smiled and said to Bai Shan, "Do a good job."
Bai Shan responded respectfully and watched Governor Guo and his subordinates mount their horses to follow the prince away. His eyes met with County Magistrate Lu on his horse, and they nodded slightly, almost imperceptibly. Then County Magistrate Lu took his staff to chase after the Governor.
Zhou Man stood beside him. When the prince and his group completely disappeared from her sight, she breathed a sigh of relief, "They're finally gone."
Bai Shan turned and tapped her nose, "The princess is still here."
Zhou Man shrugged and said, "Mingda won't mind too much, right Mingda?"
She turned and looked at Mingda behind her.
Mingda smiled and said, "Actually, the Crown Prince is also very amiable and peaceful."
No matter what, it's hard for the prince to be associated with Keqin and Pinghe, right?
"Let's go, let's go back and discuss where to have dinner tonight." As soon as the prince and his friends left, Zhou Man and Bai Shan felt refreshed and relaxed. They finally had the mood to entertain their three good friends.
Since the prince did not live here, Zhou Man and his companions moved back to the main courtyard. After tidying up the guest room, they let Mingda Baier and Yin Huo stay there.
But Zhou Man still asked Mingda, "Do you want to live with us, or rent a yard outside?"
Mingda said, "Buy one."
Everyone turned to look at her.
Mingda said, "Since you are staying in Beihai County, we will definitely have the opportunity to come again in the future. Why not buy a yard to live in? It will be more convenient for you to come back in the future."
Mingda bought it as soon as she said so. Houses in Beihai County were not expensive, so this expense was not worth mentioning in her opinion.
She gave the order. Bai Shan was the county magistrate, and the house information could be found directly in the county government office. She was not short of money, so the eunuch bought a courtyard near the county government office the next day, and then the servants began to clean and arrange it.
Bai Shan and Zhou Man naturally sent their servants to help, and the eunuchs also began to buy things in the county town.
The Song family's steward trotted into the main hall and whispered to Master Song, "Master, Master Song has arrived."
Mr. Song raised his head.
Song Zhubu came in from outside with a haggard face and raised his hand to bow, "Uncle."
Mr. Song narrowed his eyes slightly. He could see that his nephew no longer respected him as much as before.
Mr. Song smiled faintly and pointed to the seat next to him and said, "Sanlang is here, please sit down."
Song Zhubu didn't sit over there, but chose a chair below and sat down. He said anxiously, "Uncle, the county office is very busy. I finally managed to find some time to come here..."
Upon hearing this, Master Song smiled slightly and said, "In that case, let me cut to the chase. The message you sent last time was a little unclear. You said the distinguished guest from the capital was the Crown Prince?"
"right."
Mr. Song clenched the teacup in his hand and asked, "I wonder why you are here, sir. Over there in Dajiawa..."
Song Zhubu sighed and said with a headache, "Uncle, you also know that my identity is sensitive. The county magistrate hides everything he does from me. Although I know that the distinguished guest is the prince, I really don't know what is going on in Dajiawa."
Mr. Song frowned.
Four days ago, the county town suddenly became lively. A distinguished person came to their Beihai County. He took a look from afar, and Governor Guo wanted to accompany him.
He sent someone to look for Song Zhubu that day, but the county government said that Song Zhubu had gone to the countryside.
This reason... made Mr. Song furious, but when he arrived at Song Zhubu's house, he was indeed not at home.
Before he could find out anything, the next morning, the people from Qingzhou City suddenly returned the coral trees and silver they had sent. He wanted to personally visit Governor Guo to find out the reason, but Governor Guo went to Dajiawa again. The area was under martial law by soldiers, so he couldn't even get close to it, let alone enter.
He could only wait.
But he also found out in the past few days that the distinguished person accompanied by Governor Guo was the Crown Prince!
Among those who came with the Crown Prince were two censors and an official from Jingzhao Prefecture. They were both said to be extremely powerful. When they went out of the capital for inspection, Governor Guo obviously did not dare to commit a crime against their will.
And... Bai Shan is the prince's study partner!
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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