Chapter 60 This is a dangerous building
Lu Chenyang really opened their eyes. How many firsts were there?
It was the first time I saw prisoners captured by the Dongyi people being released, the first time I saw someone being able to walk through the rainforest without being affected by miasma, and the first time I knew that the Dongyi people could sign a peace treaty with the Han people.
So many firsts, each one unprecedented.
Like Wang Zhong, many people have a vague awareness that Yanquan County is going to be different.
It’s different because of Lu Chenyang.
Yanquan County is gradually developing in a positive direction.
Since corvée labor was to be levied, Shen An had to come to work, and he was fined, so he had no money.
Chen An had never suffered such hardship in his life, but Lu Chenyang said that he was not allowed to pay someone to do the work for him, and ordered his men to keep a close eye on him.
Shen Shiqian originally wanted to spend money to make some arrangements so that the guards would turn a blind eye, let Shen An rest more and work less, or just pretend to be busy. It wouldn't be difficult.
In Yanquan County, there is nothing that cannot be done as long as you spend money.
But he didn't expect that it wouldn't work this time.
People from the county government were there to supervise the work, and because there were not enough people, people were transferred from the security team that was responsible for managing the market security.
But no matter who the Shen family's manager approached, he was rejected as soon as he opened his mouth. Even the purse he took out was firmly returned and refused to be accepted no matter what he said.
It's not just one person, it's the same for all three parties.
The Shen family's steward went back to report to Shen Shiqian, and a strange light flashed in Shen Shiqian's eyes.
Lu Chenyang now has such control over his subordinates. This is Yanquan County, where even asking for directions requires money, and they no longer accept bribes!
What's the difference between this and seeing a ghost in the daytime?
The Shen family failed to bribe the other party, and Shen An went to the fields crying and started digging ditches.
However... digging the ditch this time was different from before. Not only did the guarding soldiers not beat or scold us, they would stop to rest after working for an hour and a half. The lunch was also dry, and there would be some meat in the meal every three days.
Although whether you can eat meat depends entirely on luck, but if there is meat in the dish, there will be oil and water, which is a different story.
Of course, there are also some people who are cunning and dishonest, but there are not many such people. They don’t even need the soldiers on guard to find out, as someone will report them. And the person who reports will not be blamed. All those who work seriously will be indignant.
"How can you be so heartless? Lord Lu is so good to us, yet you are lazy at work!" someone said angrily.
"That's right, Lord Lu gave me the silver. I didn't work seriously, and I wasn't afraid of burning my hands when I took the silver."
This was the first time they felt the kindness from the officials. Although Lu Chenyang did not show up, they felt his care and respect for them in every aspect.
So everyone was very angry at this time.
The soldier didn't beat the man. He called him aside, asked someone to write down his name, deducted his wages for that day, and then let him go back to work.
"I'll give you one more chance. Your name has been recorded. If something like this happens again, go home," said the guarding soldier.
The man's face flushed red as he watched others pointing and criticizing him. He nodded and said, "I wouldn't dare to do that again. I won't dare to do that again."
The person next to him said, "Don't worry, sir, we will keep an eye on him. If he dares not to work seriously, he will be punished."
Having not used force for a long time, they have forgotten that they still know a little bit about fighting.
After finishing the work, everyone went home together.
"If only corvée labor were so easy," someone said.
When Shen An heard this, his eyes widened in shock.
Is this considered easy?!
A job that seemed easy to ordinary people could cost Master Shen half his life.
He also had to work with others. At the end of the day, he collapsed on the ground and had to be carried to the carriage by the servants in the house.
How can this be a life for a human being? Moreover, he does the same work and he doesn’t even get paid!
Shen An regretted his decision.
When Shen Shiqian heard about Shen An's miserable state, he smiled and thought it would be good for his second uncle to suffer a little.
When Shen Shiqian thought of this, he said to someone, "Go and send a letter to the government office and say that I want to see Lord Lu." After thinking for a while, he said, "Tell the messenger to be polite. They are all people around Lord Lu and should not be offended."
The servant agreed and thought to himself, who in the entire Yanquan County would dare to be rude to the people around Lu Chenyang?
It should be time to leave the yamen, but Lu Chenyang, Xu Zhenghui and a group of yamen runners have not gone home yet.
Lu Chenyang is arranging work for tomorrow.
"The Chinese medicines in the two villages are almost mature. Zhao Xi will go to the village in the next two days to teach them how to collect and make medicine. When the time comes, let the people in their village go and learn. You send someone to follow them and don't let anyone bully Zhao Xi." Lu Chenyang said to Li Dajun.
Li Dajun hesitated to speak, thought for a moment, and then nodded in agreement: "Yes, sir, I will definitely protect Miss Zhaoxi."
Li Dajun thought to himself, his master is good in every way, except for his unrealistic perception of Zhao Xi. With Zhao Xi's temper and abilities, who could possibly bully her? If she didn't bully... it was impossible for her not to bully others!
Now Zhao Xi is the bully of the entire county government, and his majesty is second only to Lu Chenyang. When he looks around, everyone becomes obedient.
But he didn't dare say it, because he knew very well that it was impossible to wake up the naughty parents of a naughty child.
Lu Chenyang was very satisfied, and then looked at Xu Zhenghui: "Xu County Lieutenant, after the herbs are collected, the quantity of each household must be recorded. This is the hard-earned money of the people, and it cannot be lost. As soon as the herbs are received, the silver must be given to the people, and no arrears can be delayed."
Xu Zhenghui nodded, and Lu Chenyang continued, "Also, in addition to the water conservancy project, we're also building a new commercial area. I told you before that this area needs to be cleared out, and then we can start building shops. This is important, because only with the phoenix trees can we attract the golden phoenix."
In Yanquan County, building a house only requires labor, because the wood is readily available and you just need to hire someone to do the repair.
Xu Zhenghui nodded again: "This is not difficult. I have already written the notice. Your Excellency is generous and kind, and with the money, we can quickly gather people. It's just one street, it will be very fast."
Lu Chenyang nodded and said, "The house must be built firmly."
"Yes." Xu Zhenghui agreed immediately. He calculated the silver in the treasury and said, "Sir, our county government office has been in disrepair for a long time. Do you think we can repair it while the weather is good?" He said quickly, "It doesn't have to be too complete, just patch up the windows."
This cannot be called a shabby room in their county government office, it must be called a dangerous building.
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