Geng Rui threw his head back and laughed loudly: "Tang Ji must have some ability to grow to this scale. They would beg for such a good opportunity, so why wouldn't they come!"
Tang 77 smiled and said, "Because on the night the city lord breached Lanling, I sent people to Tang's place. I estimate they should arrive soon!"
Geng Rui was speechless with surprise. Looking at this young regent, he felt a sense of kinship, as if they were old friends who had met too late.
You should know that in the traditional social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants, the working class and merchants were considered the lowest class. Their proposals to develop industry and commerce were criticized as worthless by those old-fashioned people, who said they were not doing their proper work.
The Minister of Agriculture, Chen, reacted most strongly. He believed that at such a critical juncture, efforts should be made to develop agriculture and feed the people. Other industries were considered low-class and should be sidelined. Investing huge sums in developing industry and commerce was simply putting the cart before the horse.
Everyone felt that Geng Rui was too eager for quick success and instant benefits. The national treasury only had so much money, yet he was thinking about developing agriculture, industry, and commerce in all aspects. In the end, he would only end up losing everything and failing to accomplish anything.
Unexpectedly, this seventh young master had some ideas, but he was somewhat unhappy about being overshadowed by a little brat.
But compared to revitalizing Lanling, this was nothing. Geng Rui's attitude immediately changed. He respectfully bowed to Tang 77 and said, "Your words, Your Excellency, have enlightened me greatly. I am truly enlightened. I was unworthy and misunderstood you. I apologize to you!"
Please come to the study to discuss strategies for the revitalization of Lanling!
Tang 77 raised an eyebrow unhappily and said, "Aren't you afraid I'll bring disaster to the country and its people now?"
Geng Rui was indeed straightforward. He said, "Now that we can see the Regent's sincere devotion to Lanling, I will naturally serve him without hesitation."
If one day, you, sir, truly do something detrimental to Lanling or the city lord, I will show no mercy and will certainly fight you to the bitter end!
Tang 77 almost choked to death. Is this something a person at the ministerial level should say? Even if he had this thought in his heart, he shouldn't have said it out loud. He's a straight man straighter than steel.
Tang 77 said irritably, "Lord Geng is so straightforward, I'm afraid you're not married yet?" What he really meant was, "I'm afraid no girl would want to marry you."
Geng Rui was completely oblivious to Tang 77's veiled criticism of him, and said good-naturedly, "With everything in need of rebuilding, I, Geng, will not consider matters of the heart!"
That serious demeanor left Tang 77 speechless.
When Li Liang saw that Tang 77 was going to the study with Geng Rui, he was extremely worried. The people in the Geng family didn't take this regent seriously at all.
He quickly warned, "Sir, be careful, it might be a trap!"
Tang 77 waved her hand and said, "Let the main force retreat. You can stay and wait for me. Lord Geng wouldn't be stupid enough to plot against me in his own home, right?" After saying that, she gave Geng Rui a teasing look.
Geng Rui also smiled brightly and said, "Your Excellency the Regent is really joking. Little Tiger, take them down to heal their wounds. You guys were really lousy today. Go down and practice properly. You're a disgrace!"
After dealing with their subordinates, the two went to the study to discuss important matters.
The two chatted until the rooster crowed, still not quite finished. Tang 77's bold ideas impressed Geng Rui; many of the things he said were things Geng Rui would never have dared to dream of.
Tang 77 also admired Geng Rui immensely. He was the most like-minded person she had met in this era. Many of his advanced ideas were just daydreams to others, but Geng Rui, though surprised, was willing to explore them. He wanted to turn these things that he wouldn't even dare to dream of into reality.
After a long and intimate conversation that night, Tang 77 completely won over the youngest Minister of Lanling, earning his complete admiration.
Thinking of the most talented official in Lanling who was now his little fanboy, Tang 77 couldn't help but feel smug.
Seeing Tang 77 grinning from ear to ear, Geng Rui asked, "What has happened, sir? Why are you so happy?"
Tang 77 hurriedly said, "Thinking that Lanling has such a capable young talent as you, Lanling will surely become the leader among the seven cities of Northern Yan in the near future, so I am quite happy!"
In fact, what Tang 77 imagined was that the Minister Geng, whom all the women of Lanling admired, would become her lackey, no, her capable assistant. She wondered how many girls would be jealous of him!
She now feels that the bonus of time travel is too good to pass by; she can't get enough of the handsome men.
The dashing Lan Yu is already incredibly handsome, and now we have the straightforward and adorable Geng Rui. He's truly blessed with good fortune.
"My lord, based on what we just discussed, I've compiled a rough table of contents. Please take a look!" While Tang 77 was lost in her infatuation, Geng Rui had already compiled a long table of contents.
The characters were strong and powerful, neat and orderly, like soldiers lined up to greet an inspection, truly reflecting the man himself.
Lan Yu's calligraphy is even more elegant and domineering, making people feel a sense of pressure when they see his calligraphy.
Tang 77 went through it once and said, "It's very good, let's follow this procedure. However, I took a walk around the streets yesterday, and there are serious problems with this city planning!"
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