The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Chengqian opened the carriage door. Zhao Chong saluted when he saw Li Chengqian.

"Zhao Chong, the humble general, pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Captain Zhao, there is no need to be polite. I will trouble you to escort me from now on." Li Chengqian spoke in a steady tone, and looked at Zhao Chong with a bit of appreciation.

I heard from my father that this person went to Linying County with my uncle last year. Since he was recognized by my father and uncle, he must be a capable and capable person.

To put it another way, even if he is not as good as many officials in the court, his determination must be worthy of recognition.

There were many difficulties and hardships in the disaster relief in Linying. My uncle also mentioned that those who can survive and be praised by my uncle can show their quality.

"Your Highness, don't worry, I will do my best!" Zhao Chong responded with a bow!

It is worth it to be able to say a few words to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Now that His Royal Highness is still young, if he can catch His Royal Highness's eye now, his future prospects will definitely be much broader than now.

As Zhao Chong said, in less than a quarter of an hour, a large group of people and horses in the camp were reorganized and set out.

"Captain Zhao, let's set off here." Li Fu said.

"Yes." Zhao Chong responded, then jumped on the horse, led his team, protected Li Fu's carriage in the middle of the team, and set off in the direction of Jingyang County.

In the evening, the group arrived at the farm, and Li Fu directly asked Zhao Chong to lead people to set up camp on the open space around the new house.

First of all, it was not far from the old house, and it only took a quarter of an hour to walk.

Secondly, the terrain there is flat, making it a good place to camp. Moreover, during the daytime when the new house is under construction, lunch is provided. If there is no supply in the barracks, it is convenient to replenish supplies there. It is nothing more than asking Yan Lide to send his men to buy more. It is just a matter of convenience.

Li Fu is a dignified prince. He has been tossing around on the farm for so long and spent so much money. It is not that he cannot afford a meal for Zhao Chong and his people today.

For both meals, the camp has built a stove. If there is no stove in the camp at noon, they will make do with the people on the construction site, but if they want to cook, they will follow them.

The four eunuchs who came with the palace will live in the same courtyard with Li Chengqian to take care of Li Chengqian. In addition, Li Fu also asked Zhao Chong to select two soldiers to live in the house together to protect Li Chengqian's safety. Three groups of people will take turns to guard Li Chengqian's yard every twelve hours.

At mealtime, if you don't go back to the camp, the house will provide you with meals.

After returning to the house, Li Fu quickly asked Lao Zhou to call everyone to the front hall to discuss matters.

Zhang Huan was coming back, and even Yan Lide and Jiang Que had to be present, not to mention Ma Zhou, the chief historian of the palace.

Several people gathered in the hall.

"You all know the situation outside. The locust plague is inevitable. The court has done what it should do, but we still can't sit and wait for death. I have discussed with His Majesty and several ministers in Chaozhong in Chang'an these two days. It is imperative to kill locusts!"

"Zhang Huan, you are most familiar with the situation in the farm. If you want to kill locusts, you must gather the farmers in the farm and mobilize them collectively to use all kinds of means to kill locusts and reduce their number. I brought back a batch of tools from Chang'an City and distributed them free of charge for them to use."

"There is only one goal, to reduce locusts, by any means!" Li Fu said.

"Yes!" Zhang Huan responded with a cupped hand.

"Your Highness, will the farmers agree to this?" Yan Lide asked.

"You have to agree even if you don't agree!" Li Fu said, "This is a death order from me, the master of the manor!"

"Since you enjoy the convenience of the manor on weekdays, don't use any excuses to violate the order issued by me, the master, when the manor is in trouble!

You can't have it all."

"You take all the good things, and once they are needed, you start to retreat?

Humph! This manor is a beautiful place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. They don't want to stay here anymore. There are many people who do!"

"If they really want to... Those who disobey orders will no longer be allowed to stay in the school on the farm. If they want to study, they can go wherever they want to find a teacher.

All the rented land on the farm will be taken back!"

"The farm of King Jingyang does not need tenants who do not obey the orders of the master."

"Moreover, the purpose of killing locusts is to protect the crops on the land and prevent them from being completely extinct!

Are the crops grown on the land mine alone? Aren't most of them still theirs?"

"Zhang Huan, you should pass on my words as they are!If anyone has any objection, let him come to the door of the house to find me. "Li Fu said: "I want to see, in addition to killing locusts, what other methods can they come up with to protect the crops in the fields!"

"Yes!" Zhang Huan answered firmly.

"Ma Zhou, you work with Zhang Huan to handle this matter. Old Yan, Xingben, all work will be stopped for the next two days, and everyone will be involved in the locust killing.

Those people on the construction site, as long as they are in the fiefdom, must participate. "

Li Fu's eyes were sharp.

The locust plague harmed the interests of everyone.

If you want to protect it, then everyone should take action!

At this point, Li Fu treated the people of the entire fiefdom with his heart, especially the manor where his house was located.

Li Fu did not owe them anything, and he was dedicated to this place. If so, if there are still people who hesitate to move forward, then we have to ask them if they are worthy of everything on the manor now?

"Your Highness, if there are people from outside..." Yan Lide asked, "Should we treat them equally?"

"If they are willing to return to where they live and participate in locust extermination, let them go back." Li Fu said, "The construction site has stopped, and there is no work for them to do if they stay here."

"There is another point that needs to be emphasized. Participating in locust extermination is for the entire Jingyang County. It is not working for me, King Jingyang, but working for themselves. Therefore, once the construction site stops, the wages will also stop. Ma Zhou, you have to sort out this account. "

"Yes. "Ma Zhou bowed in response.

"Captain Zhao." Li Fu looked at Zhao Chong again.

"I am here." Zhao Chong bowed and stepped out.

"The locust extermination may not go smoothly. I will bring His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the scene. When the time comes, I will trouble you."

"Your Highness!" Zhao Chong responded in a resounding voice.

Li Fu sat in the main seat at the top, and Li Chengqian sat beside him, quietly watching how Li Fu arranged it.

There was a gleam of respect in his eyes.