175 Revisiting the County Town
Seeing the two people rushing about, Yang Hui reassured them, "Don't be in such a hurry. What kind of bags do you have?"
The middle-aged woman quickly said, "Sir, my money pouch is made of coarse linen and looks very old. I just came this morning to sell the hemp I harvested last night. I never expected that a petty thief would target me for this."
Yang Hui listened and then said, "Don't worry, everyone. Look, this is yours." He then took out a money bag made of coarse hemp, which was filled with a lot of copper coins.
The woman and her husband who sold the hemp thanked him profusely, saying, "Thank you, sir, thank you. This is exactly what I need." They then added with praise, "With you here, sir, our county is truly safe!"
Gui San was currently dealing with matters within the city. Yang San hurriedly said, "Chief Gui San, Lord He has arrived."
Guishan dropped the ledger in his hand and hurriedly rushed out. His steps were light, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared before Yang San's eyes.
"Greetings, sir. Where have you been lately? It's been so long. Come over here," Gui San said with deep affection.
He Chen felt a chill run down his spine. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "Speak seriously. How was your day?"
Gui San immediately changed his attitude. He said respectfully, "Please come inside, sir."
Upon entering the hall, after He Chen was seated, his subordinates brought over two cups of tea. Gui San immediately accepted them. Holding one cup with both hands, he stood quietly beside He Chen and said, "Please have some tea, sir."
He Chen took the tea and drank it straight away, finishing it in one gulp.
Gui San took the empty tea set and slowly said, "Sir, your reputation is widespread. Even petty thieves in the vicinity who have heard the news dare not approach. Those who are out of the loop have all been arrested."
Then he continued, "Within the county seat, public order is stable, and villagers from the surrounding villages come to the market every day to buy and sell goods. The county seat is bustling with activity these days."
At this moment, Yang San and the others carried over two large boxes, each four feet tall, gently placed them on the ground, and then quickly left.
Gui San opened the two boxes. They were filled with ginseng and other medicinal herbs that were some years old, but none of them were particularly old, all around 20 years old.
Gui San took out a Qiankun bag from his black clothes, and from it took out a golden nanmu box, one meter long, wide, and tall, and slowly opened it. Inside were four ginseng roots as thick as a fist, and one ginseng root that was entirely golden.
After handing it to He Chen, he pointed to the golden ginseng and said, "Sir, this is the Crimson Ginseng, which is exceptionally effective in tonifying the kidneys and replenishing qi."
He Chen glanced at them; all four plants were over a hundred years old, probably even older. He nodded and said, "You're very thoughtful. Not bad, you haven't neglected your cultivation lately!"
Gui San bowed and said, "I will never forget your words, sir. Gui San only hopes to see your heels; that would be enough for me."
Then he continued his flattery, "My lord, this morning I received an urgent message that you were in Wanzhou City, wreaking havoc and turning the tide of battle with incredible skill and charisma. It's truly a great regret for me, Gui San, that I couldn't witness it in person."
He Chen didn't say much. The matter in Wanzhou City couldn't be kept secret forever. Let it be.
He Chen asked, "Would you be willing to go to Wanzhou to develop your career?"
Gui San quickly bowed and said, "I will follow your instructions, sir."
He Chen nodded and said, "Okay, you arrange things in Huangtu County. Then go to Wanzhou City and find their prefect."
However, there's no need to rush this matter. I came today to resolve the issues in Huangtu County. The statue of the City God is already completed.
Gui San quickly nodded and said, "Sir, it's all done. We're just waiting for your command to put the new statue in."
He Chen nodded, carefully storing all the medicinal herbs into his spatial ring, and then said, "Okay, I'll go take a look now."
"Yes." Gui San led the way, arranged the carriage, and headed towards a processing workshop in the city.
Along the way, there were people dressed in all sorts of clothes. Some had their chests open, some wore only a single layer of clothing, and others were selling unique wild fruits.
The county town of Huangtu looked prosperous and thriving. There were no gambling dens or similar establishments to be seen on the streets.
Soon they came to an alley. The clanging of hammers echoed from within. Workers were working diligently and enthusiastically.
There were many hoes, lawnmowers, kitchen knives, and other tools laid out on the ground. There were also quite a few people waiting, some dressed in gray linen clothes, clearly farmers who had come to work.
There were also some well-dressed men, dressed in silk with sachets hanging from their waists, followed by a few young men.
Gui San explained, "Since your reputation spread far and wide, we took this opportunity to take care of all the petty thieves, traffickers, kidnappers, and the like in the neighborhood."
In addition, people were also arranged in other places outside the city to clean up, patrol regularly, dredge the waterways, and build pavilions and other places to rest.
There are also various transparent tax policies. Everyone knows how much they earn and how much they will reap. Now, the enthusiasm for land reclamation is high.
There are many here. Villagers from nearby areas come to buy tools. Some merchants also sell them to slightly more remote areas.
This whole area is full of blacksmiths, and business has been booming lately. We have to thank the master for that.
As they talked, they arrived at a large courtyard. Two men in police uniforms were guarding the entrance, and there were also people watching over the place inside. After all, it was a place made of gold. One can never be too careful.
Upon seeing Gui San and his men arrive, he stepped forward and said, "Lord He, Lord Gui San."
Gui San nodded and said, "Sir, please come in. The statues are all inside."
When He Chen entered, he looked at the glittering golden statue of the City God Temple and felt that it suddenly seemed much more grand and sophisticated. Indeed, clothes make the man, and gold makes the Buddha.
He Chen circled the statue once, then said, "You can choose your own time. Put the statue back in. Don't wait for me, but I have other things to do."
He then transmitted his voice, "Take care of things here. Then come with me. Also, arrange for someone to go to the Chai residence and ensure the safety of the people inside. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."
After hearing this, Gui San nodded quickly, and of course, he didn't ask any further questions.
As for choosing an auspicious day, that's something they'll arrange themselves.
He Chen used his footwork to quickly disappear from everyone's sight. His subordinates were astonished, but they didn't ask any further questions.
Gui San turned to Yang San and said, "Arrange for someone to find an auspicious day and then notify the prominent families in the city."
"Once you've chosen a date for the magistrate's visit, I'll personally go there. You can arrange the rest."
Yang San immediately replied, "Yes, sir."
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