522 Military Force as the Foundation
Seeing the busy crowd, he smiled warmly and said, "You all need to take some, remember to take a few each. Don't be shy, don't be polite, there's plenty for you today."
Okay, thank you, Sister Hong. Thank you, Sister Hong.
Everyone laughed and gathered around; the feast began.
"Third Aunt, come quickly, and Xiaoqing too, you've both been so busy today."
Braised pork belly, roast duck, braised tofu, and steaming rice filled the dining table with joy.
Yun Su, Hui Fu, Bai Rong, Hua Yu and others sat together, eating quietly. With Shen Lang not around, the room naturally felt a bit empty.
Jie Huayu smiled softly and said, "Sister Yunsu, Miss Yanyan wrote to inquire about farming tools. Wanzhou is located in an open area with good waterways. If we had these tools, next year's harvest would surely be even better."
With a slight smile, the news of the shock and impact brought about by the farming tools spread quickly.
Yun Su smiled gently, "Sister Han is already planning the matter of farming tools, and I expect there will be results soon."
Not only Wanzhou, but also the Commandant of the Pass in Dalong Prefecture wrote a letter, as did the Magistrates of Huangtu County, Gui San, and Meng County, who said they would come to the site to take a look when they had some free time in the next few days. They are probably on their way.
As for Miss Zuo, Master Ji personally wrote to inquire about the possibility of a sale. This matter still needs further discussion.
Han Linling nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes. She was pleased with Yan Tusun's invention. 'The tools aren't complicated, but the design is ingenious. I'll spend the next few days improving and sealing some of them. Once the testing is complete, they can begin production.'
Huifu, Bai Rong, Bi Yunyan, and the others listened quietly. They were naturally concerned about these matters as well. The better the city developed, the more stable Shen Lang's foundation would be.
Wanqing and Rourou leaned against Ji Xixi, not saying much, preferring to stay in the spiritual land to cultivate, plant, and refine medicine.
Lian Xiuxiu seemed to be deep in thought. If it weren't for the intimidation of Shen Lang's martial prowess, some aristocratic families probably wouldn't be so quiet, and would have already begun their probing.
At dusk, a cry of an eagle rang out in the sky. Two smaller eagles, still over ten feet tall, circled in the air and slowly approached. The soldiers who were trying to intercept them recognized the familiar eagles and gently let them pass.
Outside the mansion, there were soldiers patrolling all around, as well as soldiers protecting it in secret, forming both overt and covert guards, with more patrols patrolling the outer perimeter in the distance.
Outside the mansion, Wei Ming and Shui Wei, the two eagles, gently landed and waited quietly.
Following Madam Yunsu's instructions, Butler Jin opened the door. Two tall eagles stood watching the entrance, trying to figure out how the eagles would get in.
Wei Ming nodded his thanks and leaped inside. In the outer courtyard, Yun Su, Yun Qing, Yun Shuni, Lian Xiuxiu, Ji Xixi, Hui Fuqingti-Cui'er, and Liu Qianqian watched with a hint of curiosity.
Rou Rou and Wan Qing looked at each other with curiosity, and their auras changed again, indicating a breakthrough.
"Wei Ming and Shui Wei greet you ladies." They were very polite.
Feeling the overwhelming aura and invisible suffocating pressure emanating from the ladies, I felt a chill run down my spine, as if they could crush me with a flick of their wrists.
As everyone looked him over, Wei Ming gently took out his spatial storage and poured various medicinal herbs onto the stone table, including high-quality ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, and fresh spiritual fruits.
Yun Su smiled gently, "Wei Ming, Shui Wei, thank you. I happen to need your help with something."
Wei Ming lowered his head slightly and said softly, "Please give your orders, Madam."
Jingzhai seemed to be deep in thought.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Wei Ming Shui Wei gently flapped her wings and flew thousands of feet away, naturally taking with her a portion of Dragon Blood Rice.
Jingzhai nodded softly, "With hawks patrolling the area at night, it's even safer and faster."
Yun Su nodded slightly.
Together, everyone tidied up the medicinal herbs on the stone table, handed them to Wanqing and Rourou, and returned to the inner courtyard.
Jingzhai asked softly, "Around Dalong Prefecture, there are ten prefectures, a hundred counties, and over a thousand towns. Does Sister Yunsu have a candidate to manage them? Some places might need to be completely overrun."
Yun Su frowned slightly and said softly, "I've also been considering this matter. In the town, most people are relatively easy to deal with. If we select those with high prestige, high integrity, and diligence, and impose institutional constraints on them, there shouldn't be too many difficulties."
If the selection of officials within the counties and prefectures is flawed, the same mistakes may be repeated.
Jingzhai nodded slightly in agreement. After all, the journey was long and inconvenient, and if it were concealed, it would probably be difficult to find out in a short time.
He said softly, "There's no need to rush this matter right now. Let's see how things go after the counties have finished clearing things out. There are always people with ambition. Under the many rules, like when my brother was in power, with swords at his neck, those who disobeyed naturally wouldn't be spared."
That's simple and straightforward. We'll discuss this further when Shen Lang returns.
Yun Su nodded gently, turned to Fang Hua, and said softly, "I wonder if my elder brother and I intend to go out?"
Tu Fanghua pondered for a moment, then said softly, "Thank you, sister. I need to consult my brother before giving you an answer."
Yun Su nodded. With the Holy Emperor present, even if there were disasters within the dynasty, they would only occur on a small scale. If there were any petty thefts, they would be done secretly and dare not act recklessly. Ultimately, it was still the power that suppressed them.
He thought about it briefly, nodded slightly, and didn't take it to heart. Promotions in various places were also a way. Under the general rules, absolute force might be more dynamic.
Ji Xixi said with feeling, "Martial power belongs to oneself, and everything else is empty. Those who use martial power should uphold justice and abide by the rules, and not disrupt the order. The superiors set an example for the inferiors, and they generally make up for it in a chaotic way."
If there is true chaos, it is internal strife; the problem is that the power has grown too large to be controlled, there is indecisiveness, and the upper and lower levels are blocked. Otherwise, how could others have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation?
Seeing that Yun Su was also somewhat tired of this matter, she said softly, "Sister, there's no need to trouble yourself. As Sister Jingzhai said, as long as Chen Lang is here, the rules remain unchanged, and the people's hearts are with us. With the power of inspection and patrol, and the ruthlessness of the law, who among ordinary people has the power to resist?"
Just like in Changzhou yesterday, the powerful families and the Yiqi Alliance have been operating for many years and have monopolized most of the money in Changzhou.
But his mind was unrestrained, greedy for immortality, and he treated the people like straw dogs.
Greed and desire are human nature, and it is very difficult to truly get rid of them.
If a sword hangs over one's head, some may risk everything, but most are simply driven by fear.
He gently recalled the events, and all the women listened quietly.
Ji Xixi recalled softly, "Back then, the system was that village officials were selected and replaced every three years, town officials were assessed every three years, and county officials faced even more restrictions."
However, later the powerful declined, their days numbered, and the regions became uncontrolled, leading to chaos.
Seeing the gleam in everyone's eyes, he smiled gently and said, "These days, I've been frequently observing the situation in various places. For example, the Ji family in Bodai Prefecture. I wonder if we have any prior ties. Overall, they're doing well, with orderly management and stable tax revenue."
Other prominent families, such as the Fei family of the wealthy and noble Fei family and the Xie family of the Chen family, were all well-ordered and disciplined, maintaining stable tax revenues that were not easily adjusted, demonstrating a strong sense of justice. They withstood numerous storms and, despite repeated wars, maintained a stable morale.
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