Chapter 307 Retirement Home
Back then, Qin Jinzhi's father, Qin Ziyi, was not the only one who died in the encirclement and suppression by powerful families.
There is also Xiao Saijin's only son, Zhang Zhi.
After the emperor ascended the throne, he bestowed upon his younger sister the title of Princess Pingyang.
The imperial son-in-law was a minister who followed the emperor in conquering the country; Zhang Ao was one such example.
After ascending the throne, he was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Xuanyang.
The couple were deeply in love and lived in perfect harmony, and had an only son, Zhang Zhi.
Zhang Zhi was among those who participated in the siege of Xia Lu Mountain.
When the evidence of the powerful families' conspiracy to kill Qin Ziyi was presented to the emperor.
Everyone knew that this revenge could never be taken.
Marquis Xuanyang vomited blood as soon as he came out of the palace.
He died of depression in the same year.
Xiao Saijin was devastated by the loss of her husband and son, felt guilty towards the Qin family, and disappointed in the emperor.
He retreated to the mountains alone and lived a solitary life in the countryside.
She could never forget the despair in her husband's eyes when he learned the truth but could not avenge their son.
He didn't dare to clean his friend's grave either, as Qin Ziyi's mother and Xiao Saijin were close friends.
However, she was unable to do anything after her son was murdered.
What was supposed to be the ideal of so many people changed completely after her brother ascended the throne.
Xiao Saijin looked at Qin Jinzhi's face; she was the last child in the Qin family.
She turned and went into the house.
The sobbing sound drifted into Qin Jinzhi's ears on the breeze.
She pulled out the roasted sweet potatoes and casually wrapped them in her expensive clothes.
Walk to the swing set in the yard.
Even though she had only visited a few times, Xiao Saijin still made a swing for her.
Qin Jinzhi lay down on the swing, resting her head on one hand and holding a sweet potato in the other.
Her legs were dangling leisurely on the edge of the swing.
Xiao Saijin only came out of the house after Qin Jinzhi finished eating the sweet potatoes.
He was carrying two jars of Xiaoyao Zui in his hand.
"It's still early, let's go back soon. I'm just an old woman from the countryside now, I've long forgotten about my time in the army."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and simply accepted the wine. "Okay, then I'll come to see you again, or you can come to see me."
After saying that, she turned around, waved, and left into the field.
Xiao Saijin's eyes reddened as she watched Qin Jinzhi's retreating figure.
Qin Jinzhi boarded the carriage. "Let's go back to the manor."
The carriage slowly disappeared into the fields.
Xiao Saijin also turned around and went back into the house.
The carriage stopped when it reached the market.
The streets were brightly lit, and vendors began hawking their wares, creating a thriving scene.
Qin Jinzhi strolled back to the princess's residence.
A clanging and banging sound came from Gongshu Zhi's courtyard.
Qin Jinzhi did not disturb them, but returned to the courtyard.
Li Jin and the others were in the courtyard when they saw Qin Jinzhi return and went to greet her.
"Princess, I have put the refined iron that Mr. Gongshu asked me to prepare into the warehouse. Will you be going prospecting tomorrow?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "I'll go with you tomorrow. Please keep an eye on things at the manor."
Li Jin respectfully replied, "Yes."
Seeing Li Jin's hesitant expression, Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll transfer you back to my side once things are settled here."
Li Jin breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I'll be at ease."
These past few days he's been living in fear, terrified that the princess will make him stay in Shu forever.
The next day, Li Jin prepared a carriage and went to inspect the mine with Qin Jinzhi.
But as soon as Li Jin entered the mine, he was stunned.
Because all the workers in this mine are disabled.
There are many people with broken hands and broken legs.
What's going on?
As Qin Jinzhi walked in, a worker who was resting at the mine entrance immediately shouted upon seeing her, "Young Master is here!"
A group of people suddenly emerged from the mine, shouting, "Young Master!"
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "It's been several years since I last saw you uncles, you still recognize Jinzhi, you have good eyesight."
The workers burst into laughter, "The young master and the crown prince are practically identical, how could we possibly mistake them?"
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "My grandfather always said that I look like him."
The workers were not afraid of the Prince of Zhenbei's wisdom. "The old prince is just bragging. The young master's handsome appearance is all thanks to the old princess. The young master will also look like the old princess."
Qin Jinzhi nodded in agreement, "That makes sense. I brought some things from the capital for my uncles, and everyone will get a share. I'll have them distributed to everyone later."
"Thank you, young master!"
After speaking with everyone for a while, Qin Jinzhi led Li Jin on a tour.
Li Jin had already guessed the identities of these workers during the conversation between everyone and Qin Jinzhi.
"Princess, are these all veterans who have seen battle?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "These are all people who have contributed to the Jin state. War is ruthless, and it is difficult for people with physical ailments who have retired from the battlefield to survive in this world. So I have settled them here. I don't expect them to do much each day. It is enough for them to have the will to live."
What she didn't say was that this soldier was discharged from the army due to injury and was worried about being a burden on his family.
Many people hanged themselves after returning home.
Even if he did not hang himself, he lived in poverty and suffered the contempt of others.
People who work so hard for this world shouldn't end up like this.
Therefore, veterans who had retired from the battlefield could be seen working everywhere in Chengdu.
Qin Jinzhi will exempt businesses that heavily utilize the resources of disabled veterans from taxes for a whole year.
This is Qin Jinzhi's fiefdom, or rather, the retirement home of the Zhenbei Army.
After the inspection, Qin Jinzhi said to Li Jin, "I will leave Chengdu Prefecture tomorrow. Gongshuzhi will stay at the Princess's residence. After I leave, increase the number of people guarding the iron mine. This token can mobilize my personal guards in Chengdu Prefecture. Remember to protect Gongshuzhi well."
Li Jin stared wide-eyed as he took the token.
The princess trusts him so much!
He will definitely complete the mission!
If something unexpected happens, he will die; if he doesn't, he will drag Mr. Gongshu along with him!
After a moment, Qin Jinzhi said, "Starting tomorrow, have the Chengdu Prefecture increase the number of constables to patrol the city and its surrounding areas more frequently."
"yes!"
Qin Jinzhi returned to the mansion with Li Jin.
Qin Bo stepped forward and said, "Princess, the Prefect requests an audience and is waiting in the front hall."
Qin Jinzhi said, "I understand."
Qin Bo took Li Jin away and gave him instructions regarding matters in the mansion.
Qin Jinzhi went to the front hall.
Upon entering the front hall, an official in a red robe knelt down on the ground.
"This humble official greets Your Highness!"
Qin Jinzhi sat down in the main seat. "Rise, Lord Zhang."
Zhang Hai'an got up, walked to the table next to him, and picked up a few diaries.
"These are all the cases and major events in Chengdu Prefecture over the past year. Please review them, Your Highness."
Qin Jinzhi picked up Zhang Hai'an's work log and started reading.
Zhang Hai stood quietly to one side. This Lord Zhang was quite famous in Chengdu Prefecture.
It wasn't because of his official position, but because of his handsome appearance.
At thirty years old and still unmarried, many powerful and influential families were very interested in this Lord Zhang, and countless matchmakers came to his door.
But this Lord Zhang devoted himself to his official duties, was honest and upright, and was deeply loved by the people of Chengdu.
Qin Jinzhi said as she flipped through the log:
"The next imperial examination is in two years. Do you want to continue serving as an official as a man, or do you want to participate in the examination as a woman?"
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