397 Relocation to the new prefecture, Part 2
"Good, good riddance! That old scoundrel Wei, that old bastard, is finally dead. It's a good thing. Men, prepare a good meal for the whole army!" Captain Guan said with a beaming smile.
Fang Lin looked at the general who was so happy about this, and was speechless.
General, now the Third Prince is dead. Although Wei Shaobao is important, he does not affect the face of the imperial family. The Third Prince, however, is a prince.
Captain Guan looked at the silent Fang Lin and said in a low voice, "No need to worry. Since you've left safely, sir, this matter is over, at least on the surface."
He sighed softly, "These are turbulent times. The Red King, this great general, was confirmed dead before, yet he was so decisive in his killings, and now he's miraculously come back to life. Truly astonishing."
He then whispered, "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Dalong Prefecture is secure; no one will dare to compete with the son-in-law or cause trouble."
Then, with a beaming smile and extreme joy, he said, "What else is there that isn't worth being happy about?"
As for the Red King, since he dared to attack the palace, things won't be so simple next time.
During the reign of the Holy Emperor, no one dared to launch a sneak attack. It was normal for the palace to have some mishaps, but it was unlikely to happen again.
The matter of the Red King will be handled by them, but we must still be wary. Although Dalong Prefecture is not directly on the Red King's border, it's not impossible that the Red King might change his route.
After a moment's hesitation, he approached the miniature map, studied it carefully, and ordered, "Extremely strengthen defenses around the canal, and prepare rapid cavalry at the border areas as well. Notify us immediately of any changes."
"Yes." Fang Lin nodded in agreement.
He then asked softly, "General, should we expand the army?"
Captain Guan gently shook his head, 'Wait a moment. The soldiers' military farmland can be investigated later.'
Fang Lin, beaming, said, "General, the search has been completed, but two or three places have been reserved for consideration. I wonder what the young master's opinion is."
Captain Guan shook his head, looked at Fang Lin seriously, and said, "No need to guess. Just distribute the land according to the specific merits. Make sure there are no mistakes, otherwise I will show no mercy to anyone."
The son-in-law didn't seem to care much either. After the land was allocated, everyone would pay taxes like other farmers, a fixed 30%. Any changes from the son-in-law's side would be addressed later. But you still need to pay your 30% as usual.
Fang Lin quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, General, thank you, Son-in-law. The soldiers must be overjoyed."
The soldiers had been waiting patiently for the past few days, and now they could finally relax.
Therefore, there's no need to rush the expansion of the army. With such fertile land distributed, many people will likely be willing to join. It's no longer in a hurry.
Fang Lin waited a moment, watching the smiling man staring at the miniature map, but finally couldn't hold back any longer.
He bowed slightly and quickly relayed the message.
"The general has ordered an extra meal today!" Fang Lin shouted as he stepped out the door.
Seeing Fang Lin so happy, the soldiers on both sides were also pleasantly surprised. One of them, with a ruddy complexion, tall and strong, asked with an excited smile, "What would you like to add? Braised chicken or braised pork? Lamb chops would be best, they're really satisfying."
As for why there was an extra meal, I didn't care too much. I ate well and had an extra meal, so I was satisfied.
Fang Lin looked at the tall guard and chuckled softly, "Guard Mei, of course you have everything. The general said there would be a big feast today, so I'll go check and make sure everything is prepared."
There are more important things to do.
Mei, the guard, asked with curiosity in a low voice, "What other good news is there? Why are you having extra food? Is it because the lord is getting married today? I haven't heard of any young lady marrying the lord."
Is it because my fiancé is getting married today? No one informed us.
Filled with doubt and confusion, Fang Lin suddenly felt overwhelmed, as if he and they were not on the same level.
Seeing the same expression on the other guard's face, he gently rubbed his forehead, saying helplessly, "Besides these, don't you have any other ideas?"
Guard Mei nodded seriously and said solemnly, "Could it be that war is about to break out? That's good! It would be so satisfying to wipe out these demonic beasts and monsters."
Fang Lin shook his head and quickly said, "No, no, it's about dividing the land. The general said that starting today, the land can be divided, and everyone will be allocated land according to their merits."
You can choose from three plots of land. However, the general has already stated that these plots, like the others, are subject to a 30% tax. This is crucial.
If the problem is due to natural disasters or other issues, it will be handled the same way as other farmers.
Guard Mei, along with those opposite him and those listening to the conversation from afar, disregarded their image and cheered with joy.
They quickened their pace, gesturing wildly like children, and hopped and skipped over to surround Fang Lin.
He asked incredulously, "General Fang, is this really true? Don't try to fool us."
Fang Lin, beaming, solemnly repeated, "General Guan has ordered that our lands be distributed starting today. However, the best lands are of your choice; the specific amount and allocation will be based on merit."
After a pause, once everyone had recovered, he explained in detail, "After this fertile land is allocated, the annual tax payment must be the same as that of ordinary farmers, at 30%."
This 30% is all to be given to the son-in-law. Everyone should think carefully; once you receive the land, you can't have less. In case of natural disasters or man-made calamities, it will be handled the same as for other farmers. The son-in-law will not treat you unfairly.
Everyone was overjoyed and shouted, "More generals! More sons-in-law!"
The sound was deafening and earth-shattering. Soldiers training in the distance stopped and stared at it with curiosity.
The news spread quickly and soon reached the ears of all the soldiers.
'Long live the General! Long live the Son-in-Law!'
"Three plots of fertile land to choose from, that's wonderful! Should we choose now, or wait until later?"
"Of course, we should choose now. My wife will be overjoyed today."
'Yes, mine too. I'll tell them the news later, and I bet they'll be too excited to sleep.'
I recall entering the ancient forest on a frosty morning, seeing people gathering moss and duckweed all day. If there were a day of joy, it would surely be when the golden rice ripened overnight.
In Wanzhou, Elder Shi and the others remained silent. The news arrived quickly, even faster than that of Commandant Guan. After all, being well-informed was essential for them.
The astonished expressions on the faces of Shi Feixuan, the Shi Wanwan sisters, Shang Qingxuan, Yang Long, and Yang Hu had not yet faded, clearly finding it hard to believe for a moment.
Looking at the group, Old Shi noticed that their demeanor had changed dramatically in a short time, with one of the most significant changes being their increased confidence.
Yang Long and Yang Hu looked like completely different people.
Having experienced numerous places, choices, rejections, and the realization that one's ideals are difficult to achieve in reality, one may begin to doubt one's own abilities and value after encountering numerous setbacks!
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