Princess Consort Is No Pushover

"My lord, I was also rushing to plant crops with the people just now, so I was late!" the county captain said.

"We were also helping the common people to plant crops just now." The others also said honestly.

After hearing everyone's explanation, Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue looked at each other again.

This time, the two of them were not angry, but full of discomfort.

It turned out that these officials were late because they rushed to plant crops, and they did not deliberately neglect Chu Xuanchen.

Chu Xuanchen looked at the dark and thin faces, then at the tattered clothes on them, and suddenly realized that this place is very poor, even poorer than he imagined.

It turned out that the fief granted to him by the emperor was actually so poor.

He immediately lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and got out of the carriage, with a look of emotion on his face, "So that's the case, this king knows! You have worked hard, this king does not blame you!"

Seeing that Chu Xuanchen didn't blame everyone, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

This Li Wang's heart is really broad.

At this time, Fangzheng said guiltily: "Thank you, my lord, for your kindness, but we did neglect you today, and I would like to apologize to you on behalf of everyone."

"Magistrate Fang, I said I don't blame you, so don't blame yourself. But it's only the beginning of spring, why are you so anxious to plant crops?" Chu Xuanchen asked suspiciously.

Fangzheng sighed, and said: "Hey, my lord, you don't know something. This year, there is a lot of rain. It has been raining almost every day during this period. The weather has finally cleared up these two days. Of course, we must hurry up to take advantage of the clear weather." , Seize the opportunity to grab the plowing and planting, otherwise if we miss the spring plowing, we will be hungry next year."

"So that's how it is. It's a good thing that you can grow crops together with the common people without fear of hardship or tiredness." Chu Xuanchen said appreciatively.

Mo Li also said with emotion: "Yes, I have never seen any official go to the field to help the people in person. Magistrate Fang, you really deserve to be the parents of the people."

Fangzheng said: "This brother is too famous! Hey! After all, our Longxing County is too poor! In fact, there are still many official duties in the county, but for the sake of the people, we have to suspend official duties. Help the people first."

Zhou Qingdao: "Yes! We have been suffering from famine almost every year for the past few years, and the grain production has been reduced every year. We can't collect household tax and grain tax at all. In addition, the salary given by the imperial court is low. If we don't follow the common people If you work, you will probably starve to death."

"So as soon as spring begins this year, everyone in Longxing County, whether they are the old, the weak, women, children, or government servants, must go to the fields together to grab spring plowing, so as not to miss the time for spring plowing," Fang Zheng said.

So that's the case, Chu Xuanchen finally knew why even these officials had to go to work in the fields!

It turns out that Longxing County is already so impoverished!

Officials work in the fields with the people all day long, so who will manage the government?

No one manages it, and I am afraid that all laws and regulations will be in a mess.

It seems that this Longxing County urgently needs to change.

He looked at the crowd and said, "I understand! You have had a hard time, don't worry, now that we are here, we will help everyone, improve people's livelihood, and let everyone live a better life!"

"Thank you, my lord." Fangzheng said, leaning his face enthusiastically, and said, "My lord, my concubine, are you tired after traveling on the road for so many days? The wife of the lower official has already prepared a lot of good things in the government office." Vegetables, take the wind and wash away the dust for the prince, and ask the prince to move, let's go to the government office to rest."

"Okay, let's go!" After Chu Xuanchen nodded, he stepped into the carriage.

Fangzheng waved quickly, and led the way with the officials.

After a while, the convoy entered Longxing County.

After arriving at the county seat, Yun Ruoyue lifted the curtain of the car and looked outside curiously.

I don’t know if I don’t look at it, but I’m startled when I see it.

Only then did she discover that the houses on the streets of Longxing County were very dilapidated. Many people lived in cracked earthen houses, and some even built a shed to live with pigs, sheep, cattle and horses.

The people on the street are all very thin, their faces are covered with frost, and they are working hard.

At this time, when the common people saw a convoy coming, they stopped their work and surrounded them curiously.

"Look, someone has come to our Longxing County! This carriage is so luxurious, and the clothes they are wearing are so beautiful!"

"Who are these? Are they businessmen who came here to do business?"

"Fool, they are not businessmen. Didn't you see the word Li on the flag? This is the convoy of His Royal Highness Li Wang. The emperor gave our Longxing County and the six surrounding counties to Li Wang. Now here are all His fief, from now on our seven counties will be under his management!"

"So that's the case, then we have a new official here? I don't know what kind of person this new prince is, and I wonder if he can let us have a full meal?"

"Who knows! We're not familiar with him, and we haven't seen him, anyway, let's wait and see!"

Hearing the voices of the common people, Chu Xuanchen was filled with emotion.

It turns out that everyone's request is very simple, but it is just a full mouthful!

It can be seen how poor and simple the people here are.

Then he will definitely work hard to let everyone live a good life.

Amidst the discussions among the common people, the convoy gradually drove towards the county government office in Longxing County.

Then, everyone stopped in front of the county government.

"My lord, the county government has arrived!" Fang Zheng hurriedly walked to the carriage and said.

Chu Xuanchen lifted the curtain of the car to take a look, and saw an old wooden house in front of him.

Although this wooden house is old, it is already one of the best houses in Longxing County.

Then, he took Yun Ruoyue's hand, and said softly: "Yue'er, we are here, get out of the car!"

"Okay, you hug Nanfeng, I hug Xing'er." Yun Ruoyue said.

After Chu Xuanchen nodded, he got out of the car first and carried Nan Feng down.

Then, he also helped Yun Ruoyue and Xiao Xing'er down.

After Yun Ruoyue got off the carriage, she took a look at the surrounding environment.

Except for the county government office, these four places are all dilapidated houses, which made her feel sad for a while.

There were many common people around them, and the common people looked at them curiously, looking simple and honest.

Yun Ruoyue hurriedly smiled at them, and when the common people saw her smile, they all shyly hid behind, all with embarrassment on their faces.

Seeing these ordinary people, Yun Ruoyue felt a burst of emotion, they are so simple!

At this time, several plainly dressed women had already come out of the yamen.

One of the middle-aged women walked up to Fang Zheng and said, "Master, are the prince and concubine here?"

Fangzheng hurriedly said, "Yes."

As he spoke, he quickly looked at Chu Xuanchen and Yun Ruoyue, and said, "Madam, this is His Royal Highness Li Wang, and this is Li Wang Concubine. Your Highness, this is my wife, Mrs. Wang."