Escape from the famine at the beginning: I rely on space to spoil Lord Shoufu

Chapter 338 Am I usually ugly?
"My second brother Jian Shiwu went to join the army without authorization, is there a way for you to help find out the barracks where he is?"

Jian Shiming didn't beat around the bush, and asked straight to the point.

Gu Ye was stunned for a moment, then stood up suddenly, "Your second brother, how old is your second brother? How dare you go to join the army by yourself?"

"Yes."

Jian Shiming had a headache, "According to my speculation, he should have done some observations during this period, and I'm afraid he had already inquired about the nearby military camp."

"Okay, leave this matter to me, and I will investigate for you."

After speaking, Gu Ye thought of Tao Xi, and couldn't help reminding her: "By the way, the county master is here, so it should be easy to check someone."

"I just became the county head, so I'm not familiar with it."

Tao Xi smiled awkwardly, it seemed that she needed to know more, thinking this way, after finishing the matter, Tao Xi took Jian Shiming to the county government office.

Seeing Tao Xi's attitude, the county magistrate became more respectful than before, and took the initiative to show Tao Xi various account books and materials of Yun County.

"County Lord, since the Holy Majesty granted Yun County to the County Lord as a fief, all income and expenses of this fief will belong to the County Lord.

Even officials like me are under the jurisdiction of the county lord, and the county lord can give orders as he pleases. "

"Ah."

Tao Xi handed over half of the information to Jian Shiming, "I understand what you mean, but there are some things that should be communicated upwards.

Although this is my fiefdom, it is also under the feet of Dafeng, understand? "

That is to say, don't talk nonsense if you shouldn't say it. The county magistrate expressed his understanding and smiled like an Amitabha.

"Ah."

Tao Xi flipped through the ledger in his hand, including how much silver the Yun County warehouse had, and it was just that the disaster year had just passed, and the Yun County warehouse was a bit shabby, which was also the reason why Emperor Dafeng was generous.

Although this is not the hardest-hit area, it is also a disaster area. Even if Tao Xi takes it, there will be no profit for the time being.

After carefully reading the various incomes of Yun County, Tao Xi said to Jian Shiming, who studied carefully on the side:
"I said you write."

The county magistrate immediately put out a pen, ink, paper and inkstone with a wink, and Tao Xi took it and said to the county magistrate:
"Remember, first, we need to strengthen the city wall, you can go to my Xiwang Island to see the template.

Second, education must not be left behind. Remember to build more schools so that both men and women can go to school. "

"Women also want to study?"

The county magistrate expressed shock. Of course, the so-called lack of talent in women means that they are referring to ordinary people. In fact, noble girls have to learn the skills of running a house since they were young. Naturally, they must be literate.

"Those who are willing to study can study, and those who are not willing to study can learn skills. You will invite some masters in the school then."

Tao Xi rubbed his chin and thought for a while, "If you don't have enough money in this area, come to me, I'll pay."

"This... this... I thank the county magistrate on behalf of the people of Yun County!"

The county magistrate was so excited that tears filled his eyes, while Jian Shiming on one side curled his lips and smiled, his little girl is always so kind.

"You don't have to get too excited, I'm helping everyone and I'm helping myself."

Tao Xi waved his hand slightly to get the county magistrate to stand up, "If a woman can learn some skills, it will be helpful for her marriage. As for the master, you can find embroidery, accounting, musicians, etc..."

After finishing speaking, she looked at Jian Shiming, "As for the master, you can find some talented people first. We will provide food and housing for these masters, and a monthly fee."

Taomu Village recruited a teacher earlier, and now he has lived in Taomu Village. Compared with other places in Yunxian County, Taomu Village is the place that pays attention to education first.

The county magistrate was overwhelmed with emotion, and responded repeatedly, "Okay, county magistrate, I will arrange these things one by one."

"Well, it's going to be winter again soon, you ask everyone to save food for the winter."

Tao Xi has always been generous to his own people, with a big wave of his hand, he also took out some bank notes and put them on the account.

The county magistrate's nose felt sour from this generous appearance, and he hurriedly gave Tao Xi a high hat.

"County Lord, it is the blessing of the people of Yun County that our Yun County can become your fiefdom!"

"Don't be in a hurry to say good things. I'm going to say something ugly first. The money must be used wisely. Let me find out that the people under you are rich in private pockets. I will let you learn my methods."

When Tao Xi said this, there was coldness in Tao Xi's eyes, which made the county magistrate, including the master on one side, afraid to speak.

Don't look at Tao Xi as a little girl, but she is the worst little girl to fool around. This aura frightened everyone present except Jian Shiming to tremble in their hearts.

"But don't worry, if this matter is done well, I will reward you."

Tao Xi was well versed in the principle of slapping a sweet date with a slap, and these words made the county magistrate look forward to it again.

After beating them, Tao Xi and Jian Shiming quietly left the county office. Facing Jian Shiming's slightly complicated eyes, Tao Xi touched his face.

"What do you mean by looking at me like that?"

"You look good."

After Jian Shiming said it, he suddenly realized that his words were a bit frivolous, especially in public.

Fortunately, the guards outside the county government did not dare to talk about the right and wrong of the county lord, and just pretended not to hear.

Tao Xi was also overjoyed by the praise, maybe after being with him for a long time, she is not as shy as before, and now she can still tease him with a smile.

"Am I usually not good-looking?"

"good-looking."

Jian Shiming answered in a hurry, fearing that Tao Xi would be angry, and even repeated it.

"You look good every day."

"Are you not angry with your second brother?"

Seeing that he was in a good mood, Tao Xi mentioned Jian Shiwu who had slipped away quietly again. When he mentioned him, the smile on Jian Shiming's face decreased a little.

"So what if you're angry?"

Jian Shiming took Tao Xi's hand and got into the carriage, "He has his choice, and it's something he wants to do even if he leaves home. No matter how we oppose it, it won't help."

"As long as you can figure it out."

The corner of Tao Xi's mouth curled up into a smile, "There is also the matter of recruiting a teacher in Yun County, and you have to worry about it."

"Well, I'll try my best."

Jian Shiming seriously agreed, this Yun County is now her fiefdom, and he will definitely work hard to help her build Yun County into what she wants.

The two returned to Xiwang Island, and the county magistrate brought a group of officials and family members of the county government to visit Xiwang Island the next day.

They had greeted Tao Xi earlier, so they landed on the island smoothly. Looking at the towering wall at the entrance of Xiwang Island, everyone was shocked.

"Is it necessary to build such a strong wall on a small island?"

The matriarch of the county magistrate whispered that she had always been at odds with Tao Xi, and even though she didn't dare to know about Tao Xi now, she still hated Tao Xi from the bottom of her heart.

"Give me peace of mind."

The county magistrate looked over coldly, and the county magistrate's wife didn't dare to say any more, and just followed behind the other female relatives.

Compared to her, the county magistrate's wife showed admiration in her eyes, "It's no wonder the county magistrate asked you to come and study more. With such a wall at the door, you can sleep more comfortably."

(End of this chapter)