coobybook Chapter 239 Patrol Fufeng!
Chapter 239 Patrol Fufeng!
The news that Gu Jingzhi decided to go to Fufeng County to be stationed there surprised the entire Ningzhou Prefecture.
Everyone came to persuade Gu Jingzhi.
Even the crown prince came over. Seeing Gu Jingzhi directing people to pack their luggage, he smiled bitterly and said, "Jingzhi, His Majesty asked you to inspect the northwest and take over as the prefect of Ningzhou, but he didn't ask you to be the magistrate of Fufeng County!"
"Right now, Fufeng County...all businesses are in ruins. Wouldn't it be asking for trouble if you went there now?"
"Your Highness, it is because Fufeng is poor that it makes my going to Fufeng more meaningful!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "I've read the information about Fufeng. Although this place is poor now, as long as we concentrate on developing it for two or three years and the people have enough food, Fufeng County will be able to develop quickly!"
"Besides, the mountain people we cleared out last time, Fufeng alone allocated 60,000 people. If Fufeng suppresses the bandits, won't the number of people exceed 100,000?"
"So many people have gone to Fufeng. If I don't keep an eye on them, if something goes wrong, it will affect the lives of over 100,000 people!"
"This one……"
The prince was speechless for a moment. What Gu Jingzhi said was right. Now there was someone in Fufeng, and the terraced fields plan was also proposed by him. If he didn't go, any problems would be difficult to solve once they arose!
Gu Jingzhi looked at the hesitant prince and said with a smile, "The terraced field plan is a first for Great Xia. I've asked my third uncle for a few students, and together with some officials from Ningzhou, we plan to build Fufeng into a brand new agricultural county. With these people, Great Xia will be able to cultivate more fertile land and produce more food!"
"Then let me go with you!"
The prince smiled bitterly and said, "You've always said that the secrets to governing a country lie among the people. I'm also very curious about what exactly this secret is!"
"Your Highness, going to Fufeng will be a difficult journey. Can you endure it?"
Gu Jingzhi said with a smile: "Those mountain people who have just been cleared out don't have enough trust in the government. We officials must set an example and work in the fields. Are you sure there is no problem?"
"I'm already in Ningzhou now. If I do nothing all day, I'm afraid I'll become useless!"
Qiao Yang, who was following the prince, also said, "It's the same with our Qiao family. Marquis Gu is my nephew's teacher. Wherever the teacher goes, the student must follow!"
"..."
Gu Jingzhi asked curiously, "Are these children going too?"
"Exactly!"
Prince Brother and Qiao Yang laughed and said, "It's a good opportunity to let them see the suffering of the people. Only then will this child be able to achieve great things in the future!"
Got it!
Since they all wanted to go, Gu Jingzhi couldn't stop them, so he said, "Then let's go together!"
As he arranged for someone to put the things in the car, he saw Chen Yu and her people coming over with bags. Gu Jingzhi quickly took the things from her and said, "I'm only going to be gone for a few months. Why are you preparing so many things for me?"
Chen Yu smiled calmly and said, "Could it be that you, my husband, don't plan to take me with you this time?"
"you?"
"Are you going too?"
Gu Jingzhi frowned and said, "This Fufeng County is dirty and messy, and it's very inconvenient over there. What are you going to do with me? I suggest you stay in the capital. You can chat with your grandmother when you have nothing to do!"
"Husband, we've only been married a few days, and they say the husband sings and the wife follows, even my grandmother agrees!"
Chen Yu said with a smile: "Besides, my husband is always thinking about the people of Ningzhou. If I follow him, I can also take care of your daily life!"
"Can……"
"Ha ha!"
The prince suddenly laughed and said, "Jingzhi, if it were me, I'd say you should take Madam Gu with you. She's right. Not to mention that you're newlyweds, our whole family is also planning to go..."
"What?"
Gu Jingzhi was stunned, then smiled bitterly: "Your Highness, this is no joke!"
Ever since the last palace coup, when he and Qiao Shuwan had a one-night stand, he has tried to avoid Qiao Shuwan as much as possible. Unless it is necessary, he will never meet with Qiao Shuwan.
If we go to Fufeng County together now, then...
However, the prince didn't know what Gu Jingzhi was thinking. He still said cheerfully, "I didn't come to Ningzhou to enjoy life anyway. If I could get that one-third acre of land with Master Gu and look at the lush green crops, I'm sure I'd feel more at ease!"
"..."
Gu Jingzhi glanced at the prince and thought to himself, these lush green crops... can't be seen right now, but above your head... you can take a look if you're interested.
Definitely green enough!
Putting aside the thoughts in his mind, Gu Jingzhi looked at Qiao Yang: "What about your family? Are you all going there too?"
"Yes!"
Qiao Yang said happily, "We Qiao family are from the military. If we don't move, we will feel uncomfortable all day long. Since Marquis Gu, a scholar, is ready to go to the fields to work, how can we, a rough warrior, sit at home?"
Gu Jingzhi: “…”
Am I just an ordinary scholar? I am a scholar with a strong body.
Seeing that they didn't seem to be joking, Gu Jingzhi waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, let's go and see it together! I'll be frank with you, don't complain when you go!"
"Don't worry! Haha..."
Everyone laughed, some got on the car, some rode horses, it didn't look like they were going to do farm work at all, but rather like they were going for an outing.
Gu Jingzhi shook his head slightly, then got into his carriage.
……
Fufeng County, at the city gate.
Chen Baonian and a few clerks stood there waiting, their eyes full of anticipation.
Fufeng has changed a lot in recent times. Although it is still as poor, its popularity has increased. During this period, Chen Baonian has finally become different from before.
Compared to his previous idleness, he has been really busy recently!
They were busy allocating population to different places and organizing the construction of temporary residences, and they were having a lot of fun.
Although it was only a few days, Fufeng had changed a lot, which made him, the county magistrate, feel very happy. If another one or two years passed, Fufeng would surely catch up with other counties with the help of his brother who was a marquis.
By then, it will be time for me to be promoted.
He was thinking happily in his heart, but someone beside him reminded him: "Sir, look quickly, is that the imperial envoy's motorcade?"
Chen Baonian subconsciously looked up and saw a long convoy coming towards him.
He smiled and said, "Yes, it is the imperial envoy's convoy!"
Although he didn't see Gu Jingzhi, in Ningzhou, there was no one else except Gu Jingzhi who could have such a guard.
As they approached Fufeng County, someone naturally reminded Gu Jingzhi. Gu Jingzhi walked out of the car, looked at the dilapidated Fufeng County, and felt a little emotional!
Brother Baonian, you have had a hard time this year!