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Chapter 494 I should treat you well
Yang Xuan took Chenzhou officials wandering around the street.

The city order also came.

"Tell me about the situation." Lu Qiang said.

The city magistrate smiled apologetically at Yang Xuan, "Your Majesty, since your Majesty opened up trade routes, there have been more and more merchants in Lin'an City.

In the beginning, it was just the merchants from the prairie and me from Chenzhou. The merchants from the prairie sold the goods to our Chenzhou merchants and bought the goods from Chenzhou.

Later, the surrounding states and counties learned that a trade route was opened here, and those merchants came in an endless stream.

Now all the merchants from Chang'an are here.There are countless money and goods passing by every day. "

Things are going great!

"Business tax is increasing every year. Also, if there are more goods, the price will be lower, and the purchase price will also be lower." Lu Qiang is very satisfied.

The city order looked like he was waiting for praise.

Everyone spoke one after another, praising Boss Yang's foresight when he started the business.

Boss Yang said: "Opening a business route is not only about business tax, but also about employment."

"Employment?" This new word made everyone startled.

"In the past, what could the common people do? Farm the land. If there is no land to plant, they have to find work. But how much work can they do in the city? Therefore, most of the common people have a difficult life."

The bitter cold in northern Xinjiang, coupled with the frequent harassment of the three major tribes, made farming a high-risk occupation.

"When merchants come, they will rent and purchase shops, or set up stalls... Do you need someone to move the goods? Do you need someone to guard the shop? A large shop needs to hire seven or eight people.

There are more businessmen, and there are more restaurants and shops against the travellers. How many people will be hired for these?

From this, the common people found work, and when they had money every month, what did the common people have to buy?Buy rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea, clothes, and necessities for food, clothing, housing, and transportation, so merchants will buy more goods. "

Everyone is thoughtful.

Yang Xuan said: "The original Chenzhou was a pool of stagnant water, only going out but not entering. The so-called flowing water does not rot, and the door hinges do not moth, and the merchants are a group of people who make this stagnant pool alive."

"When the water is alive, the city is alive."

Cao Ying and Han Ji walked side by side.

"What do you think of Mr. Lang's words?" Cao Ying asked.

"Look far ahead." Han Ji stroked his beard with a smile, "I have been to many places before, and the magistrates only do three things. First, build relationships with local wealthy gentry after taking office; second, encourage farming; third, encourage education If you do the three things well, you will be a capable member.”

"Local gentry are local snakes. If local officials don't get close to them, government orders will be difficult to implement." Cao Ying has a deep understanding, "Even places like northern Xinjiang are like this."

Han Ji said with a smile: "The school in Chenzhou is second to none in northern Xinjiang. The old man went to see it a while ago. The money and food from the state were allocated, and every meal must have meat. It is said that the children will grow strong so that they can resist foreign aggression. Hey! It’s better than what some petty officials eat.”

"This is the order of the gentleman, but whoever is greedy for this money, peel it off!"

Skinning is a threat, but who really dares to attack the school's money and food, Yang Xuan doesn't mind giving him a stick.

"Opening up business routes is the master's move." Cao Ying, who is in charge of government affairs, couldn't be more clear. "This merchant brings goods, taxes, and employment as mentioned by the Lord. The people have money. It will be expensive, and it will bring business opportunities... Chenzhou has gradually become prosperous because of the businessmen. Now you go to the northern border and look around, our Chenzhou is definitely not bad!"

"What's this called?"

"Mr. Lang calls this...circulation. As long as the water in this circulation is endless, Chenzhou will not decline."

In front of him was a one-armed man selling straw sandals.

"Look." Yang Xuan also likes to wear straw sandals at home in summer, and feels comfortable.

However, the straw sandals I bought a few times are not very good, with burrs.

He walked over, stooped to pick up a pair of straw sandals, and asked, "Who did this?"

No response.

Yang Xuan raised his head and saw the one-armed man's lips trembling with excitement.

Then, he stood with his hands tied, "Little man Sun De, I have met the envoy!"

Seeing his quick movements, Yang Xuan asked, "In the army?"

"Yes." Sun De nodded.

"Which battle broke your arm?"

"In the battle against Vaxie, the villain's arm was cut off with a single knife."

"Thanks for your hard work."

"It's not hard, the villain beheaded two in that battle!"

"Good man!" Yang Xuan patted him on the shoulder, "Is life difficult?"

Sun De said: "After the arm was broken, the villain returned home with pensions and rewards. The mother-in-law at home can also do it. She is busy every day, and her parents can't rest at home. No, I make straw sandals every day.

Although the villain has lost an arm, he still has one hand. The villain sells straw sandals every day, and can earn some money. "

Yang Xuan said: "This is an example of continuous self-improvement, and it is better to publicize it in the army later."

He glanced at Bao Dong.

Sun De said excitedly: "Can you mention the villain's name?"

The corner of Yang Xuan's mouth twitched, "Yes."

Sun De quickly thanked him.

Seeing a group of officials gathered here, the businessmen and common people also gathered around.

Sun De knelt down, "The villain is still a good man, sir, there are brothers in the army who are worse than the villain."

Yang Xuan looked solemn, "It seems that I have neglected a lot, so get up and talk about it."

Sun De said: "The villain still has at least one hand, but some brothers have no hands, and the worst thing is that they have no legs. They are useless at home. They say that life is better than death!"

After losing both legs, this person becomes a useless person, and he has to be taken by his family wherever he goes.

Just thinking about that feeling, Yang Xuan felt the same way.

"Do you know each other?"

"The villain knows one."

"I still have something to do here today, let's do it tomorrow, take me to have a look tomorrow."

……

Before dawn, Chang woke up.

She sat up carefully, and looked at her side, her husband Sunan's eyes were shining.

"Didn't sleep again?"

Sunan nodded, "I can't sleep. As soon as I close my eyes, my mind is fighting. Those brothers fell in front of my eyes, shouting at me, let me continue to fight, and can't retreat..."

"It's all over." Chang's hand reached out to touch his forehead, "Now you can be regarded as disarmed and returned to the field, so forget about that!"

"I want to forget, but I can't forget." Sunan sighed, "In my dreams, I dreamed of military camps, drills, and fighting. Last night, I dreamed that the envoy ordered the general, leading us to conquer the three major ministries, gold and iron horses !Can not forget!"

"Auntie!"

Next door, the three-year-old son Su Dalang yelled, then clicked his mouth and fell asleep again.

"Get up?" Chang asked.

Sunan nodded, "Okay, get up!"

Chang's uncovered the thin quilt, and Sunan used both hands to make himself sit up.

"Don't move, I'll come!"

"It's okay, I can do it myself."

Sunan struggled, so he supported his body with his hands and rubbed it slowly.When he got to the bedside, he wanted to stand up, but just trying, the pain was unbearable.

"It's useless!"

He collapsed on the bed, revealing a pair of legs severed from the ankle up.

Chang dragged him up, turned back and squatted down, ready to carry him.

"No need!" Sunan's eyes were dull.

"stand up!"

"I said, no need!"

"stand up!"

"I'm a useless person! It will only drag you and Da Lang!"

"You say these decadent words all day long, all day long!"

"I can't stand up, I can't walk, why am I still alive?"

"You are my husband and Da Lang's father. With you here, I know why I am alive, otherwise, I have to remarry..."

These words failed to stimulate Sunan, he lay on the bed, relaxed all over.

This is self-defeating.

Chang's bit her lip, a little annoyed, "A second-married woman will be looked down upon by others, and men will beat her and the children she brought over. Don't you worry about Da Lang being beaten by that man?"

Sunan still didn't move.

"stand up!"

Chang shi dragged him hard.

But when a person doesn't want to move, it is difficult to pull up in a relaxed state.

She was sweating profusely from exhaustion.

"Auntie!"

The child wakes up.

Chang hurried over.

"Da Lang woke up!"

"Mother, I dreamed about Aye."

"This child, you, Aye, are at home!"

Chang began to dress the child.

Su Dalang was only over three years old, standing on the bed and said: "Aye said, let me join the army!"

"Being in the army!" Chang gave him a slap on the buttocks, "don't mention joining the army in the future, even if you go to farm or do business, just don't join the army."

"I want to join the army!"

"Stupid!"

Chang gave him a slap.

"Wow!"

Su Dalang howled.

Chang Shi pulled his clothes, slowly turned and sat on the edge of the bed, covered his face with his hands, and bent down.

Sobbing silently.

Why is it so difficult these days!
A small hand gently pulled her arm, and Su Dalang said timidly, "Mother, don't cry, I won't join the army, and I won't join the army in the future."

Chang's wiped away tears, sniffed, "Aniang didn't cry!"

Putting the child on the ground, Chang said: "Go to your Aye and talk to him."

"Oh!" Su Dalang responded, but he was a little depressed, "Aye doesn't talk to me."

Sunan has always been in the army, and he doesn't go home many times on weekdays, so the relationship between father and son is a bit unkind.

In addition, Sunan was injured in the battle and broke his legs, and he became a little gloomy, which made Su Dalang afraid to get close, so the relationship between father and son was a little rusty.

"Go!"

Mrs. Chang went to the kitchen, and not long after, smoke rose from the kitchen.

After breakfast was finished, Mrs. Chang recited Sunan.

"When did you serve me like this?" Su Nanji sat with a wry smile.

Su Dalang was a little afraid of this gloomy father, so he ate very quickly.

After dinner, Chang said: "I have accumulated a lot of cloth at home, and I have to sell it. My husband is watching Dalang at home, so I'll go out for a while."

Su Dalang pursed his lips, but he didn't dare to resist.

Chang went out carrying a bag of cloth.

When they arrived at the familiar cloth shop, the shopkeeper saw her coming and asked, "Is your man still like that?"

Chang nodded and put the fabric on the counter.

The shopkeeper asked someone to come and take the measurements, and coughed dryly, "Your husband has lost his feet, he can't even walk, and there are children at home, what are you going to do?"

Chang said: "Just live."

"Alive." The shopkeeper sighed, "Every time he wants to move, he has to be carried by you. Look at such a petite body, how do you carry it?
Why!How good were the old days?He has money and food in the army, and you weave at home to earn some money and raise your children. When the children grow up, your merits and virtues will be complete.

Unexpectedly!It's so good that you lost your feet. The days are all on your body. It's just a day or two. If this continues, who can bear it? "

"I can bear it, I can't bear it, I have to bear it."

"Yeah! It's just a pain for you!" The shopkeeper said: "Since he is useless, you have to support it anyway. I heard that he doesn't care about anything now? You should scold him, otherwise, how will this family survive? "

Mrs. Chang sold the cloth, bought some wheat noodles, and hurried home.

Pushing open the door, seeing Sunan sitting on the steps and the child running wildly in the yard, Chang felt relieved.

"Why don't you make up with me!" Sunan said seriously, "I'm a drag on you and the child with my appearance."

"If I leave, can you live alone?" Chang said with a cold face, picked up the broom, and swept the floor, "When I married you, you looked energetic and a man. Now you look Just like the walking dead, I was bored and wanted to scold, but I held back after thinking about it."

"I can't bear it!" Sunan laughed at himself.

Chang shook her head, "I don't know any major principles, but I know one truth. This person must have a conscience when doing things. You are my man.

On the wedding night, you and I tied our hair together. This is called a married couple.

You practiced and fought hard in the army, and you got money and food every month, let alone drinking a glass of wine, you can save what you can.

Occasionally I get a reward, and it doesn't mean that I keep it and hide it, just quietly buy a silver hairpin, and suddenly take it out on my birthday...

You are kind to me, I always remember.You can serve me wholeheartedly, so why can't I treat you wholeheartedly? "

Sunan smiled wryly, "But now I'm a useless person!"

"Get out of the way!" Chang's broom reached Su Dalang's feet, and Su Dalang jumped up quickly.

"When you are alive and kicking, I will accept your kindness to me with peace of mind. When you can't move anymore, I will dislike you and leave you. Then what am I?
Then what is the purpose of me getting married with you?As if you were nice to me when you were alive and kicking?

When you can't, I will despise you and leave you...

To be a human being, one has to be conscientious!Treat me well when you can move, and I will accept it.You can't move, so what should you do?
It's time for me to treat you well! "

With tears in his eyes, Sunan said, "You are affectionate and righteous, but...the family looks like this. When the pension is exhausted, the whole family will rely on you to support them. It's hard to think about it! I can't help but Forget it, I still want to drag you down, I...how can I feel at ease!"

Knock knock knock!
Someone knocked on the door outside.

"Take it easy!" Chang put the broom on him, "Teach Dalang to sweep the floor!"

As she walked, she held the apron and wiped her hands, "Who is it?"

"Su Nan! Sunan!"

Sunan who was sitting on the steps was startled, "It's Sun De!"

Chang slowly opened the door.

Sun De was just outside the door, sideways and slightly bowed.

A young man came up.

She smiled and asked, "But the Su family?"

Chang Shi was startled, and said in disbelief: "Your envoy?!"

"Aye! Aye!"

Su Dalang was yelling, Chang looked back, and saw Sunan holding on to the door frame, trying to stand up with his two legs without the soles of his feet.

He held on to the door frame with both hands, leaned his body on it little by little, and pulled himself up forcefully.

then.

Standing upright trembling.

shouted:

"Sergeant Sunan of the Chenzhou Army, I have met the envoy!"

(End of this chapter)