Chapter 461 462. Farm Tools
The court was obviously much quieter the next day. After some minor matters were discussed, everyone stood there quietly.
"If you have a document, please submit it. If you don't, please leave the court."
Le San looked at the officials below with some contempt. As long as their own interests were involved, these people would no longer be aggressive.
Hua Shunming didn't even want to look at these people. He stood up and went to the harem immediately.
At this moment, Queen Zhou was summoning the young lady from a famous mansion in a side hall of the harem.
"Where is the daughter of Minister Chen?"
Chen Ziyan grabbed her sister Chen Zitong's hand, and the two sisters nervously stood up to pay their respects.
"This little girl is quite pretty and indeed has the bearing of a royal princess.
"Mother Xu, have someone teach them the etiquette of the palace these days. What should we say in the future? When we go out, we represent our royal family, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes."
"Yes," Nanny Xu, as the queen's confidant, naturally knew the meaning of her master's words.
Even though the two sisters were trembling with fear, at this moment, the ladies around them were only feeling relieved.
Who knew that Empress Zhou would randomly pick a few ladies from wealthy families, "They are all good children, so please work harder, Madam."
At this time, a eunuch reported from a distance, "Welcome to His Majesty."
Queen Zhou quickly stood up and greeted the ladies.
Hua Shunming held Queen Zhou's hand and sat her on the main seat, then he said indifferently, "Stand up."
"Thank you for your hard work these days, Queen."
Empress Zhou, "It is my honor to help His Majesty. I believe that Miss Zhu has the same idea as me and will do her best for our Rong Dynasty."
Hua Shunming nodded in appreciation, "I've noticed that the concubines in the harem have all gotten much healthier these days, and I heard that the Imperial Hospital has become less busy.
These are all thanks to the Queen. I hope that my princesses will have a good physique in the future, and will be able to live well even in that bitter and cold place, so that the Queen and I will not be in vain for our deep love for them."
The ladies below were all trembling with fear. They were no longer ignorant children. Now they only hoped that their families could find a way to get them out of the palace as soon as possible.
Empress Zhou glanced at them and said, "I think all of you ladies are willing to share His Majesty's worries.
I will teach them how to become a qualified royal princess."
The conversation between the emperor and the empress had spread outside the palace in less than half an hour.
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Gu Wenheng now has a deeper understanding of these aristocratic families. Even though he was in this bitterly cold border area, Zhou Shixiong actually sent him two full carts of grain and seeds on the fourth day after the snow melted.
Although this stuff looks like a lot, it is after all a drop in the bucket and can only satisfy his needs in the wasteland for the time being.
As for the remaining quantity, it will take another two days to arrive, but this is already fast enough.
During the winter, they had already produced plows, harrows, water wheels and other equipment in large quantities, and even braved the severe cold to conduct simple trials in several villages.
These efficiency-enhancing items were immediately recognized by the old farmers. With these things, they could clear the land faster and save a lot of capacity for irrigating the land.
Moreover, Lord Gu also taught them how to build canals, so they can save a lot of manpower on farm work in the future.
As soon as the snow melted, everyone couldn't contain their excitement and went down to experiment.
With the pulling power of oxen, they can cultivate several acres of land in just one day.
Even if it relies entirely on manpower, it is much easier than before.
If this had happened in the past, they wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Good news can never be concealed, and there was no need for Gu Wenheng to go out and publicize it. Several county magistrates who had never appeared in public also appeared in the government office at the same time.
Gu Wenheng had already investigated these county magistrates. Although each of them had their shortcomings, at least they were still usable and were dedicated to the people under them.
He did not make things difficult for them and let He Gaofei take them to see the new farm tools.
Gu Wenheng arranged the people and came to the reclaimed land with his guards.
After a severe winter, the number of bandits who had been arrested before had been reduced from more than 300 to only about 100.
Now seeing him coming, Shan Lao and the others immediately stared at him with hatred.
Ah Qi next to Gu Wenheng took the whip from the officer and swung it down. It was these bandits who left such a long scar on his young master's face. He finally got the chance to accompany him today, so he had to find a way to vent his anger.
Gu Wenheng only took a glance and then looked around the wasteland.
Gu Wenheng was still a little dissatisfied with the cleared land. He pointed to the area next to it that was still covered with weeds and said, "Remember to ask them to clear out those areas in the next two days."
"You won't be so proud for long, our prince will definitely come to you to ask for the people in the spring.
You have killed so many of our people, and you will definitely lose your job.
If you are smart, let us go immediately, and maybe I will leave you with an intact body."
Gu Wenheng ignored Shan Lao's nonsense because he was being taught a lesson at the moment.
As Ah Qi's whip continued to hit him, all he could do was wailing.
Gu Wenheng found a piece of land and squatted down, grabbing a piece of soil and said, "This won't do. We must break up all these soil clods. Since they don't know how to farm, we must teach them well."
The police officer Lian Dao yes, and admired Gu Wenheng even more in his heart. How could the officials in the past care about the lives and deaths of the people under them?
As soon as Mr. Gu took office, he not only arrested the bandit leaders and made them do hard labor here, but also provided more convenient farm tools to all the people.
As long as the people of Lucheng work hard this year, they will not have to worry about filling their stomachs.
Now that there is hope in life, everyone no longer has a sad face as usual.
Just like him, sometimes I can laugh out loud just looking at these wastelands.
When Gu Wenheng was about to pass by him, Tian Er pulled the shackles on his body hard and chased after him, "Aren't you afraid? You killed so many of us, and when the time comes to settle the accounts, your life will not be enough to pay for it."
Gu Wenheng, "You are just a clown, how can you raise yourself to such a high position?
I guess you don't know? The confession you signed is already on its way to the court. Even if your emperor came in person, he can't help you clear your name for the crimes you committed."
Tian Er, "You tortured us into confessing, and we were forced to admit the crime."
"I am too lazy to tell you all this. You know whether you are guilty or not. Hurry up and clear the land for today. If you are lazy, I don't know if you will live to see the arrival of your so-called prince."
(End of this chapter)
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