Chapter 870 A Dream of Youth 402
Yan Xi smiled and said, "I was thinking that since your brother is serving in Jiangyin, the couple could be reunited and ease their longing for each other."
Men are always tempted by various things when they are away from home, and Yan Xi did not want any trouble to happen in the home of his trusted subordinate.
Moreover, Jiangyin Port connects to the Jianghuai region in the north, the Wu and Yue regions in the south, Jingkou in the west, and Haiyu in the east, making it an extremely important transportation hub. Its prosperity can bring great benefits.
Xie Ning was taken aback, but she hadn't thought that far ahead. "I suggest sending Xu Hongying to Guangxi."
That is, Guangnan West Road, or Guangxi Road for short.
"That's Lingnan!" Yan Xi was somewhat shocked. Lingnan was a popular place of exile, which was why she had banished Consort Lu and his mother there.
"Your Majesty, although Lingnan is a remote place, it has always been regarded as a barbarian land. For the officials who have been exiled to this place, it is an unbearable experience, and many people have died there."
But for Lingnan, these demoted officials were a blessing in disguise…
After all, those who could become officials were basically well-read scholars. Although they were subject to certain regulations after being demoted to Lingnan, their thoughts remained free.
As far as Xie Ning knew, there were many stories of demoted officials writing books, teaching and educating people, and many families sent their children to study there.
These demoted officials and their families brought advanced technology and culture from the Central Plains to the Lingnan region, subtly raising the cultural level of the local people and promoting local economic and cultural development.
Yan Xi pondered for a long time. She understood Xie Ning's meaning. Xie Ning not only thought about the development of advanced and wealthy areas, but also wanted to do her best to develop those relatively backward areas.
Xie Ning closed the lid and said softly, "Your Majesty, within the territory of the Great Zhou, regardless of distance or wealth, all are your subjects."
Even in places shaded from the sun, lush vegetation thrives and grows vigorously.
Yan Xi let out a heavy sigh. To be honest, she didn't really value the development of these relatively remote areas in Lingnan. Even though it was also part of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was too far away and extremely poor and backward. Compared to the taxes paid by other regions, it was at the bottom.
In particular, the area was infested with barbarians and plagued by miasma, so few people were willing to serve as officials there. The imperial court only regarded it as a place of exile, and only paid a little attention to it when the barbarians caused trouble, sending troops to suppress them.
"Sending only Xu Hongying might not be enough."
Xie Ning chuckled, "Your Majesty understands me best."
Sending Xu Hongying to Lingnan was a spur-of-the-moment decision made after listening to Yan Xi's words. She had indeed had this idea for a long time. If the Lingnan region prospered, it would be a great achievement. Why not let Xu Hongying share in this achievement?
Xie Ning handed over some draft proposals that she had prepared in advance to Yan Xi. These proposals did not only include her name, because she was not the only one who cared about Lingnan. There were also some officials who had been demoted to Lingnan, as well as officials who had been reinstated and returned from Lingnan.
They did not forget their experiences in Lingnan, remembering their own suffering as well as the suffering of the people.
Some people felt that period was unbearable and full of pain, but others glimpsed the lives of ordinary people through that pain.
Suddenly, the last leaves on the treetops were blown down, and the autumn rain drizzled, wetting the dust. Little Eunuch Ding personally escorted Xie Ning out of the palace with an umbrella.
Looking at the fine rain, Xie Ning tilted his head and asked, "How is Little Eunuch Ding's knee?"
"It doesn't hurt anymore. The medicine prescribed by Lord Xie is excellent." Especially the acupuncture.
People like them have all suffered various hardships when they were young. He once knelt in the snow for two hours, and his legs were almost ruined. Even after they were healed, they would still experience sharp pains from time to time on rainy days, which was very unbearable.
"I wonder if my godfather is doing well out there?"
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