Whether it was because of the money or because of the lofty status that Fu Xiaoguan held in their minds, after this meeting, the former victims, now the people of Xishan, launched a vigorous movement for change.
Under the coordination of Yi Yu and Zhang Ce, under the leadership of various elected leaders, and under the supervision of clan leaders and gentry, the spirit of Fu Xiaoguan at the second meeting in Xishan was resolutely implemented.
These people from Xishan rushed to various places, and the shed became deserted after two or three days. The only people left were the elderly, the weak, the sick and the disabled. They were nearing the end of their lives, so Fu Xiaoguan did not let them go to work. Instead, he arranged for several people to take care of their daily lives.
The young master is so kind, but we actually wanted to make money from him. We... are worse than pigs and dogs!
The clan leaders and local gentry followed them everywhere, leaning on their crutches. They could not be stopped, and would even turn hostile if they were stopped.
"Am I really that old? I'm going to help the young master watch over him. If you guys dare to slack off, I'll smash your heads with this cane!"
"I have quite a bit of experience in building bridges and roads. I've seen the map that Young Master gave me, and it's very difficult. I must go there myself to see it. Only then can I plan the route more rationally."
"I can't do much, but I can help light the fire."
"You must remember, once all this is built, your children will have access to education, and you will work in these workshops in the future, and your women will be able to work here too. The young master once said that his perfume workshop needs women, so everything you do now is not just for the young master, but also for your future! For the future of your children and grandchildren! I'm old and can't go anymore, but I'll stay here and watch, watching this place slowly get better, and watching you get better and better! Wherever you go, remember that you are from Xishan, and don't lose face for the people of Xishan!"
“…”
The people from Xishan stayed here for a few days and then left with their families. This time was different from fleeing. They were full of heart and faith. They wanted to repay the young master's kindness with their actions, even if it meant sacrificing their lives!
This is the true inner thought of the people of Xishan. These simple people have used their own hands to open up a golden road for the development of Xishan!
Fu Xiaoguan handed the two thousand strong young men who stayed in the Xishan Villa to the local guard leader Chen Po. This guy was Bai Yulian's former deputy general. Fu Xiaoguan had only one request for him, which was to train these two thousand people according to military standards.
"Do you want to form an army?" Su Mo asked.
"This place will become the focus of the world in the future, so I need to make some arrangements in advance."
"You have no armor or weapons."
"So I need to smelt iron."
"It would be nice if we could get a warhorse."
"I want to, too, especially the horses of the barbarians. Oh... I really want to rob the barbarians."
“…”
On the night of the tenth day of the ninth month of the eighth year of the Xuanli calendar.
The pavilion in the backyard of Xishan Villa.
Yu Wenjun was in a heavy mood, and Dong Shulan's face didn't look very good either.
Yu Wenjun received a secret report from Shangjing, which is now in the hands of Fu Xiaoguan.
"Your Majesty has dispatched four imperial envoys to investigate the issue of corruption in disaster relief." The matter was simply mentioned briefly.
"At a grand court meeting in early September, the envoy Tuoba Qiu from the barbarians appeared before the emperor. Your Majesty angrily rebuked him, declaring that there would be no marriage alliance. If the barbarians wanted a war, then they would fight!"
"None of the ministers in the court raised any objections, but the Third Princess stormed into the Chengtian Palace, knelt before His Majesty and hundreds of ministers, and begged His Majesty for permission to marry."
"His Majesty was furious and imprisoned the Third Princess in her mansion, forbidding her to leave. However, the Third Princess resorted to hunger strike to intimidate. On the third day of September, His Majesty summoned all the ministers, tears soaking his lapels. He issued an edict stating: The Third Princess, having read the books of sages and possessing a heart of compassion for the world, is willing to marry Tuoba Feng, the ruler of the Huang Kingdom, to protect the people of Dayu from the suffering of war. May both nations enjoy eternal peace..."
Fu Xiaoguan frowned.
This is very strange. What are these three princesses thinking?
His Majesty and all the ministers were ready to fight, but she actually intervened and insisted on marrying herself to the barbarian king - if she really cared about the common people, then this woman was really quite noble.
Is this enough to resolve the barbarians' evil ambitions?
Fu Xiaoguan didn't know.
Yu Wenjun didn't know either.
The third sister, Yu Qinglan, was born to Concubine Chong, and was only a few days older than Yu Wenjun. They grew up together and had a deep bond, but now she was marrying a barbarian! And in such a bitterly cold place!
Hasn't she always liked Huo Huaijin, the second son of Huo Donglin, the King of Zhenxi?
What happened to her?
"How old is the third princess this year?" asked Fu Xiaoguan.
"He's only twenty-three days older than me. He's sixteen this year."
"I don't know the Third Princess, but she insisted on marrying him for two reasons. First, she really didn't want to start another war. Second... Tuoba Feng sounds like a big shot. Could it be that she admired him and fell in love with him?"
Yu Wenjun frowned in thought, shook his head, and said, "I'm not sure about the first point, but the second point shouldn't be possible. Because my third sister has a crush on someone, at least I know that young man is Huo Huaijin, the second son of the King of Zhenxi. He is currently the commander of the light cavalry of the Western Frontier Army and a young hero. Last year, my third sister told me that she would marry no one but him... How could she change her mind in less than a year? Besides, I haven't heard of any discord between them."
"Could it be that Huo is unwilling to be a prince consort?"
Yu Wenjun glared at Fu Xiaoguan and said, "Huo Huaijin doesn't need to be a prince consort. He is the son of a prince of a different surname, and the princess can marry him."
Fu Xiaoguan smiled awkwardly and touched his nose. Well, I'm just a landlord. The difference in status is too big.
"It's been a while since I left. Shulan and I have discussed it and are planning to return to Shangjing tomorrow... I want to ask my third sister."
Are you leaving now?
Although Fu Xiaoguan was very busy these days, he found it quite fun to have the two women by his side and occasionally flirt with them. Now that these two women were about to leave suddenly, he couldn't help feeling a little reluctant.
But he also understood that since both of them were still single, it was already a great honor for her to be able to accompany him for so many days. There was still a long time to come, so there was no need to worry about this matter.
"Okay, take care of yourselves when you return to Shangjing, and remember to keep running every day. I'll go to Shangjing as soon as everything goes well here. At the current rate, I think we'll be able to go early next year."
"Shulan has already bought the house. As a landlord, you should take some time to go and take a look."
Fu Xiaoguan looked at Dong Shulan in surprise. This little girl didn't even mention it. "Of course this is a good thing. You can move in together when the time comes."
"Bah, don't let me kill you!"
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