After confirming that several village chiefs had voluntarily withdrawn from the management of the future Canghe Town, Yan Qingqing saw them off.
Of course, Yan Qingqing also promised that as long as they were willing, she would find them a suitable position in the workshop.
After they left, Li Kaishan said to Yan Qingqing, "Qingqing, thank you so much, Uncle."
It's not that I insist on clinging to the future mayor's position; it's just that I've put so much effort into making Canghe Village what it is today.
"Furthermore, I've learned planning from you, and I've made thorough plans for the future of our Canghe Town."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Uncle Village Chief, you don't need to explain, I understand."
And as things stand, you are the most suitable candidate.
Yan Qingqing was telling the truth. In terms of both ability and prestige, Li Kaishan was indeed superior and the best candidate for town mayor.
Soon, Ling Ziyuan also picked an auspicious day and issued a notice, stating that because Canghe Village had abundant industries and a good development momentum, it had already qualified as a town. Therefore, Wangjia Village, Lijia Village, Dayang Village, and Canghe Village near Canghe Village were merged together and renamed Canghe Town from today.
Whether ordinary people or wealthy people, everyone in Chengyang County is familiar with Canghe Village. This is mainly because Canghe Village has developed so rapidly in the past two years that its transformation into a town was not unexpected.
This time, becoming Canghe Town has made it even more famous. Everyone is talking about how, with Ming Zhaoshuo in charge, Canghe Town will surely become the largest town in Chengyang County in the future.
Some people regretted not moving to Canghe Village sooner, or even one of the nearby villages, otherwise they would be living in the town now.
But it's too late to say anything now.
Of course, there are also those with clever ideas. Even if they can't become residents of Canghe Town themselves, they can still arrange marriages with people from Canghe Town.
Therefore, in the days that followed, both boys and girls in Canghe Town became very popular.
As long as the child is of similar character and appearance, suitors flock to the door.
Regardless of external reactions, everyone in Canghe Town is very happy.
They are now residents of the town, and both their houses and land have appreciated significantly.
After the village was merged, there were many things to deal with, and Li Kaishan was extremely busy.
But he enjoys it immensely. Despite his age, he walks with a brisk and energetic pace.
Because he had a lot of things to deal with, Li Kaishan went to Yan Qingqing's house even more frequently.
Yan Qingqing knew that Li Kaishan was getting old and couldn't handle some things well. Moreover, the affairs of a town were much more complicated than those of a village, so Yan Qingqing was willing to help Li Kaishan.
That day, Li Kaishan came to Yan Qingqing for advice on road construction.
Li Kaishan's idea was to better connect these villages, and even to truly make them a town or a collective, which meant integrating the people in these villages.
The best solution, of course, is to build roads connecting these villages, making them smooth, official roads.
Yan Qingqing understood Li Kaishan's thoughts and agreed with the road construction project. So, after thinking for a moment, she said, "Uncle Village Chief, I agree with the road construction project."
Whether it's external or internal, building roads only brings benefits and no harm.
However, I think we can slightly modify our road construction methods.
Upon hearing this, Li Kaishan quickly pressed for an answer: "How should it be changed?"
Li Kaishan really couldn't understand it. Road construction is just road construction; what kind of fancy things can you do with it?
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "We usually build roads in straight lines, have you ever thought about building them in a loop?"
This will not only closely connect our villages, but also ensure that visiting merchants will pass through the other villages.
There is an opportunity for development as long as someone passes by.
In this way, our Canghe Town can also achieve balanced development.
Upon hearing this, Li Kaishan slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "That's a great idea! Qingqing, how did you develop such a brilliant mind? It's just that you're much smarter than most people!"
Even when it comes to road construction, you think further ahead than others.
No wonder you became a noblewoman; with a brain like yours, you'd definitely be a prime minister if you were a man.
Yan Qingqing felt a little embarrassed after hearing this and could only laugh awkwardly. She really wasn't cut out to be an official or a minister.
She sometimes feels exhausted just managing her own little plot of land, let alone managing the livelihoods of thousands of people.
She merely benefited from the legacy of later generations, borrowing the crystallization of five thousand years of Chinese wisdom and standing on the shoulders of her predecessors.
After discussing with Yan Qingqing how to build the ring road, Li Kaishan felt more confident.
After the discussion, Li Kaishan casually remarked, "Alas, it's a pity that Magistrate Ling is being transferred here, otherwise your road construction plan could have been promoted throughout Chengyang County."
I wonder what the new magistrate is like, and whether he will be as enlightened as Magistrate Ling.
After knowing him for a long time, I really don't want him to leave.
However, I heard that Magistrate Ling has been promoted. Although we're reluctant to see him leave, we're genuinely happy for him.
Yan Qingqing was somewhat surprised after hearing this. Ling Ziyuan was actually going to be transferred? Even Li Kaishan knew about it, so it must be a done deal. But why hadn't anyone told her about it?
A few days ago, she went to the county government office to talk to Ling Ziyuan about the coexistence of their positions, but he didn't mention anything about being transferred.
Having spent so much time together, Yan Qingqing was somewhat reluctant to part ways upon hearing this news.
However, this feeling is only fleeting.
Ling Ziyuan is originally from the capital and is the eldest son of the Ling family. It would be abnormal for him to spend his whole life staying in this small county as a county magistrate.
It's just that Ling Ziyuan is a bit inconsiderate; he didn't even say goodbye before leaving. He doesn't consider her a friend.
Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing also got a little angry. It was one thing if they didn't treat her as a friend, but she didn't care anyway.
Meanwhile, Xiao Mochen has been back in the capital for some time now.
The emperor was very pleased that Xiao Mochen had returned safely.
Therefore, the emperor continued to bestow rewards upon Xiao Mochen during this period.
This also aroused the jealousy of the eldest prince, Xiao Moyan, who secretly resented those people for not doing their job well and not putting Xiao Mochen to death.
That day, the Emperor searched his storeroom and found a box of fine things. He said to Eunuch Xiang beside him, "These things were specially selected by me from the storeroom. Have someone send them to the Ninth Prince later."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Xiang quickly agreed.
The emperor sighed and said, "I have tried my best to make it up to Mo Chen since he came back, so why is he still unhappy?"
Is he still resentful that I didn't protect him well?
Although Xiao Mochen didn't say anything, the emperor knew that Xiao Mochen must have suffered a lot outside.
Eunuch Xiang quickly comforted him, saying, "Your Majesty, you are overthinking it. You are the sovereign and father. His Highness the Ninth Prince has always been considerate of you since childhood. How could he possibly resent you?"
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