Now that Feng Gan has come knocking, will there be others in the future?
Or, to put it another way, will she threaten the reputation and interests of others?
Yunhe County Government Office.
Fang Ziming stood in the courtyard, gazing at the sky in silence for a long while, before turning around and walking back into his study.
But he still didn't sit down; instead, he paced back and forth in the study, as if he had encountered some problem.
Master Cao stood to the side with his hands clasped together, his body slightly bent, and asked, "Lord Fang, what's wrong?"
Fang Ziming paused, glanced at Master Cao, sighed, and said, "Master Cao, what do you think is the most pressing concern for the people right now?"
"It's all about making a living," Master Cao replied, bowing respectfully. "If I can't even fill my stomach, I won't have the heart to do anything else."
Fang Ziming stared at Master Cao for a long time, then slowly nodded and said, "Indeed, the people's worries are about food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. However, while some have failed to solve their basic needs, others have found creative ways to enjoy food..."
His words seemed to express his concern for the suffering of the people, yet they also seemed to have another meaning.
Master Cao lowered his eyes slightly and replied, "What you say is true, sir. In another month it will be the farming season, and the villagers of Yunhe County will be busy."
He knew what Fang Ziming was referring to, but he didn't point it out.
"I heard that Lotus Village is also busy today?" Fang Ziming asked, as if he knew nothing about it.
Master Cao pretended not to know and patiently explained, "Chen Guannian has acquired a few acres of wasteland, and his family is currently working on it with the villagers, intending to grow some vegetables and fruits to alleviate their financial difficulties."
Fang Ziming, seemingly oblivious to whether he had heard, shook his head and said, "Lianhua Village has changed a lot these days. They've made quite a few contributions in the last six months. As the county magistrate, I've even received some rewards thanks to them."
"Especially Chen Guannian, he's really quite good..."
Cao, the clerk, sensed something else in his words and bowed respectfully, saying, "No matter what they are like, you are the head of the county. Whatever they have, isn't it all yours?"
"Master, when did you learn to flatter?" Fang Ziming's lips curled up, but there was little smile in his eyes.
"I was just telling the truth..."
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