Several people came out carrying large and small bags of things.
Fortunately, there were lieutenants and soldiers on duty outside, so they could free their hands and continue shopping.
"Sir, please don't bother with that girl."
"Even before, the third daughter of the Cheng family seemed very polite and generous, but for some reason today, she seems particularly stingy."
Lu Jing didn't understand either. Could it be that he didn't see the true face of the Third Young Lady after just a few quick encounters?
Zhao Jun said nothing and glanced at him with a strange expression.
After thinking about it, she decided it would be better not to expose it.
"It's okay, she's just a little girl, why should I care about it?"
"Okay, let's go somewhere else. Didn't you say before that the whole Shu County is engaged in the rabbit business? We might as well go and take a look."
She still had so many important things to do, so she had no time to argue with a little girl.
"Yes, sir, please follow me."
Lu Jing quickly put the little incident behind him and focused on taking them out for a walk.
The street really had a lot of variety, and they soon saw a place selling rabbits at the end of the street.
There are more people here than in the Shu brocade shop just now.
And many of these merchants have already placed their orders.
"Sir, this is where rabbits are sold on Jinmao Street."
Lu Jing led them in and they discovered that the space inside was very large, like a large courtyard, and there were many local businessmen.
"There are many local people selling rabbits here. They all gather here and the rabbits are all priced the same. When many people sell their rabbits, other local people will take up their place."
"This way, merchants don't have to worry about where to buy, and the prices are very transparent."
"People here sell rabbits all year round, so the demand is basically outstripping the supply."
As he spoke, he took people around inside.
There were many rabbit cages placed in front of many people, and customers were walking around selecting the quality.
After taking a look around and getting a basic understanding of the place, everyone quickly left because the smell inside was really not very pleasant.
Led by Lu Jing, they strolled around for a long time, had lunch at the same restaurant they had been to before, and did not return to the county magistrate's mansion until the evening.
At the end of the day, the captains following them were basically carrying their hands full of things.
At ten o'clock in the evening, Zhao Jun and a few others talked about what they had gained today.
"After a careful tour today, I discovered that Shu County is more prosperous than we imagined. I think the people in the county are living very well."
She was also very pleased in her heart. Who doesn't want to see everyone live and work in peace and contentment?
"Indeed, I can see a glimpse of this today from the faces of the children on the streets of Shu County."
Xiao He nodded in agreement, he had also observed it.
Lu Jing was secretly happy in his heart. As the county magistrate, he would be happy if the people lived well.
"But, it's like this. We came to Shu County this time hoping to help alleviate the worries of the people of Shu County."
"But the Shu County I see now is very beautiful. Is there nothing that needs to be improved?"
She originally decided to inspect Bashu in order to boost the development of these two areas.
So it seems that there is nothing she can do in Shu County now?
"Your Excellency, that's certainly not the case. Shu County wasn't always this good from the beginning. Moreover, the lives of most people in Shu County are still not as good as those in Hanzhong."
Lu Jing quickly shook his head. He was not so arrogant as to say that. Especially since he had served in Hanzhong for a period of time, he understood the shortcomings even more clearly.
"For example, what I'm doing now. Although the rabbit farming business in Shu County has benefited some people in Shu County, those remote counties are still relatively backward."
"Then there's the Cheng family's Shu embroidery business. Actually, it's almost entirely the Cheng family that profits. While the people of the prefectures and counties rely on the Cheng family and take advantage of the merchants' convenience, Shu County can't be the only place where the people of the prefectures and counties live well."
"When I was in Hanzhong, I lived in a small county town. I dare say that the people in most counties in Shu County still live a very ordinary life."
Lu Jing spoke earnestly and then sighed deeply.
"To be honest, sir, the only thing I've done since taking office nearly a year ago is to promote improved varieties of corn in Shu County. Previously, due to the terrain of Shu County, there was almost no corn harvest. Although there is abundant vegetation in the mountains and forests, people still need to eat."
"So over the past year, I've moved the corn, sweet potatoes, and even potatoes that the government had previously popularized to Shu County. That's how the people's lives have improved."
The people around him sighed after listening to his story.
"It's great that you can do this. At least the overall situation in Shu County is much better than that in the neighboring Ba County."
Zhao Jun comforted.
"So, my first and most important step this time, just like in Ba County, is to solve the road problem. The location of the prefecture is very convenient, and then we will discuss how to improve the roads in each county."
Before this, Zhao Jun still had the idea of having fun, but he had seen everything he needed to see, and finally he had to devote himself to road construction.
Several people discussed for a long time in the hall, and finally moved to the study.
Liu Bang withdrew from this discussion which did not belong to him early on.
Since Zhao Jun and Xiao He already had experience in Ba County, they were more comfortable with this discussion.
The three of them chatted in the study until late at night, and Zhao Jun ended the discussion only when he was almost exhausted at midnight.
At the same time, Cheng Xin, feeling jealous, returned to the Cheng family compound in a huff.
As soon as she came back, she attracted the attention of her siblings. Her angry look made people feel that something was wrong.
"Third sister, what's wrong with you? Who bullied you? Second sister will avenge you!"
Seeing her expression, Cheng Yu immediately pretended to help her beat the guy up.
Among the four siblings in the Cheng family, the relationship between these two sisters is the best.
"It's a new female official, and I think she came from Xianyang. She seems to have a good relationship with Lu Jing. I think she must have some feelings for Lu Jing. Second sister, what do you think I should do? Otherwise, I might as well go and confess my feelings to Lu Jing."
He said this deliberately, feeling very upset.
"What? There's actually a girl from outside who wants to snatch my third sister away from me. That's absolutely intolerable. I'll go talk to that female official later. As for Lu Jing, you'd better not say anything for now. How can a girl be the first to speak when confessing her love? My third sister can't stand this kind of grievance."
Chengyu also has a hot temper and will support his sister no matter what.
"Second sister, you are the best to me."
He said this with a smile on his face.
"What are you two talking about? Not to mention that I don't think Lu Jing has such intentions at all, and besides, I don't know the identity of this female official from Xianyang. It's best for you not to cause trouble."
Before the two sisters had time to be happy, a serious female voice suddenly spoke from the side.
This girl, who is two years older than Cheng Xin, is Cheng Jing, the eldest sister of the Cheng family.
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