她一介孤魂来到这里，有了爱她的家人，如今还获得了这些百姓的爱戴，看着他们一双双真挚的双眼，给予了她最真诚最衷心的祝贺，她感叹自己何德何能。
而一边的林丰年听到周围百姓的如此话语，憨厚的汉子直接湿了泪眶，他抹了一把眼泪对他娘道：
"Mother, I must grow rice that can yield a thousand catties, so that the people can live a better life!"
Song Anxin nodded emphatically: "Mother believes you can do it."
Several county magistrates in the distance couldn't help but sigh at the sight.
"If one day I could achieve the same standing in the hearts of the people as Lady Hui, then my life as an official would have been worthwhile," said Magistrate Lu of Qi'an County, stroking his beard.
“Who can argue with that? But Elder Lu, you have devoted yourself to the people of Qi’an County for so many years, and you are certainly well-regarded by them,” said Magistrate Dai of Gaokai County.
"Hehe, I've only done what an official should do for the people. It's just that I don't have the ability of Lady Hui to make the people's lives better." Magistrate Lu seemed quite emotional. "However, I am quite satisfied. An official should do his best to fulfill his duties. If he is too greedy for fame and fortune, he will be doomed! Lord Liang has been guarding this place for so many years. He finally got promoted, but now... sigh!"
He shook his head and sighed heavily. The other county magistrates also sighed when they thought of Lord Liang.
Lord Liang committed such treasonous acts as threatening the women of the imperial court and leading troops to seize credit and suppress the people. He has been stripped of his official position, his entire family has been confiscated, and he has been exiled. He will never be able to turn his life around again.
"Congratulations to Magistrate Yan this time. Don't forget your colleagues when you return to the capital," said Magistrate Mo of Heyang County.
Several county magistrates offered their congratulations. Magistrate Yan was the fastest county magistrate in history to be transferred back to the capital. But who could blame him when he accomplished so much so quickly? It must be said that Lady Hui was truly a benefactor to Magistrate Yan.
Of course, they are also their benefactors now. Although they were fined three months' salary this time, their achievements are outstanding. In addition, with the special product exhibition, more and more merchants are coming to their county. This year's tax revenue will definitely be very high. As long as they do not make any major mistakes, promotion is just around the corner when they are assessed.
Yan Shuping said cheerfully, "I will certainly remember the friendship I have built with my colleagues. When I come to the capital one day, please come and visit me to reminisce."
The county magistrates were delighted. Magistrate Yan was a member of the Yan family in the capital. If they could get on the Yan family's side, their careers would surely rise to a higher level.
After the specialty products exhibition, trade between the counties became more closely integrated, and many merchants of all sizes came to trade here, bringing goods in and taking them out again. The previously remote counties began to prosper slowly.
Several counties also began to work together to build and expand roads, with the aim of making their respective counties better and enabling the people to live better lives.
The county magistrates all unconsciously looked up to Lady Huigong.
Today, Linjia Village is also doing something big: the scale of the village's collective industry is growing bigger and bigger. After the specialty product exhibition, cloud ear fungus and persimmon cakes have attracted batches of merchants to place orders, and the village's collective industry is making a fortune.
At this time, Song Anxin put forward another idea: to create a tourist area in Linjia Village, turning the wasteland south of the Linjia Village residents' houses into a recreational area, scenic spot, and market area.
The play area is located near the East River and features a carousel, various single and double swings, swing chairs, as well as activities such as pitch-pot, ring toss, archery, river boating, fishing, and more.
The scenic area is divided into a plum garden, a bamboo garden, and a hundred-flower garden. Each garden has a viewing pavilion and a terrace, and you can also go up the mountain to the pavilions to overlook the scenery.
The market area is a place that integrates eating, drinking, shopping, travel, and accommodation. Nowadays, more and more merchants are flocking to Linjia Village, so there is a great demand for this market.
Nowadays, the villagers have complete trust in Song Anxin, and everyone is unanimous in their support for building the Linjia Village tourist area. They believe that following Aunt Lin is the right thing to do.
So the village began to work busily again. Because of the large scale of the project, men from nearby villages were also hired to work here. The villagers in the nearby villages had more job opportunities because of Linjia Village, and their lives were gradually getting better and better.
That morning, Song Anxin was preparing to go to the county. Today was a farewell banquet held by several county magistrates for Magistrate Yan, who was going to the capital tomorrow. Naturally, she had to go and see him off. Lin Fenghe was also going with him this time.
Private rooms on the second floor of Tianxuan Restaurant.
"Lord Yan, thank you for your care during this time. I wish you a safe journey!" Song Anxin raised a cup of wine to Magistrate Yan.
Yan Shuping downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, then poured another and said, "I have to thank Lady Hui. If it weren't for her, I would never have been transferred back to the capital so quickly. Don't worry, Lady Hui, I will take good care of Scholar Lin on his journey."
"As for going to the northern frontier," he said, his eyes lowered slightly before looking up again with unwavering determination, "I think I will soon reunite with Lin Xuezi."
Song Anxin knew that Lord Yan had always been concerned about the battlefield in the north and that he would probably return to the north this time. She admired people who were so dedicated to protecting their country. She and Lord Yan drank the wine in their cups in one gulp.
Master Fan, who should now be called Magistrate Fan, had some tears in his eyes and a slight sob in his throat. He picked up a cup of wine and said, "Sir, I hope you will take good care of yourself on this journey, and I thank you for your guidance."
He was originally a fifth-class Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) and had been working as a strategist in the capital, hoping to obtain an official position. However, due to his upright nature, he was unwilling to flatter or fawn, and instead of securing an official position, he became a target of others' jealousy by helping them seek justice for those who disapproved of certain practices. Fortunately, he met Yan Da, which saved his life.
Now, thanks to Lord Yan's help, he has been promoted to the position of magistrate of Ningdu County, and his gratitude towards Lord Yan is beyond measure.
Yan Shuping patted him on the shoulder: "Lord Fan, you will be a good official. I can only feel at ease if you take charge of Ningdu County."
The two clinked glasses, everything was understood without words, and downed their drinks in one gulp.
After seeing Master Fan sit down, Song Anxin noticed that he seemed to secretly wipe away a tear. Sigh, it seems they all have stories to tell.
Actually, she was quite happy when she heard that Master Fan was going to become the new magistrate of Ningdu County. After all, Master Fan was a good person and dedicated to the people. During the autumn harvest, the wrinkles on his serious face deepened with his smile, so he was sure to be a good official.
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