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The locust plague caused losses, but the tax was still handed over according to the original share.The court's tax revenue was not affected.

Changping Township is busy threshing rice, drying it, and plowing the land to grow vegetables.

Chen Fan led people to patrol the river in a small boat.She stared at the dense deep forest, eager to see what resources were in it.But after discovering it, there is no manpower to develop it. Forget it, let’s protect this ecological environment first.

The Xiangjun Mansion received the news: the imperial court's grain transport boats have arrived, five more than in previous years.

"Five ships?" Chen Zhongliang stood up abruptly: "How much more food do we have to pay?" Chen Zhongzhu was not impatient now, it was his turn to be impatient.

Zhang Ci said with a sullen face: "In addition to the original 300 million catties of rice, the five ships have to carry some wheat, sweet potatoes and corn."

"A boat has to carry five mu of sweet potatoes, or more than [-] mu of rice. How much does Changping Township grow? It's a heavy burden. Maybe they don't want sweet potatoes yet." Chen Yue frowned.

Sweet potatoes have been planted on a large scale, but what the imperial court wants more is rice and flour.

Chen Zhongyan sneered: "It's really impolite to bring five more ships without saying a word."

When the ship comes, people have to entertain.The leader is still at the general level, and the escorts are all soldiers, and they have to pay as much as they should.

The one sent by the palace was Eunuch Yu, over 50 years old, chubby, smiling, but there was no smile in his eyes.

It was already evening when they arrived, and the Xiangjun Mansion arranged for them to stay.In the early morning of the next day, countless sacks were moved onto the ship in an endless stream.

The people also found that there were five more ships this year.

"Five ships? There's not much food left in the Xiangjun Mansion, right?"

The person next to him shook his head: "Don't make a sound, the disaster in the north is serious."

The fleet left in a mighty way, and the extra deliveries were rice and wheat.

The reports from all the states were sent to the palace and placed before the emperor's case.

The emperor and the heads of various departments are reading the report.

The memorials were divided into three piles: those who were unfavorable in eradicating locusts, those who performed well and those who performed very well.

The summary table was also quickly listed, and it was full of a large sheet of paper.

"It's not good for locust extermination, you can figure it out."

The ministers of the Ministry of History and the ministers took orders, and they had to formulate punishment methods, draw up imperial edicts, and then hand them over to the emperor for decision.

The waiter said: "The performance of this locust eradication needs to be reported to all states and counties, so that everyone should pay attention to it."

The emperor nodded in agreement: "Tomorrow, I will have a good talk at the court about how things should be done. The method has long been extended to all states and counties, but there are still so many people who are stubborn and hesitant."

Su Wenjing, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, said: "There are many counties that performed well this time, and five of them are particularly good. They have a common feature."

All the ministers cast their gazes over.

Su Wenjing read the names over and over: "These five people are all from Changping Township, and they are Jinshi in the middle of this year."

Considering the urgent need for talents in the north, the emperor sent some northern Jinshi to take up the post immediately. The other Jinshi were still studying in the Guozijian and waited three years before taking up their posts.

"These five people brought a large amount of grain and seeds from Changping Township. As soon as they took office, they were rewarded with grain and organized the people to reclaim wasteland, build water conservancy, and plant a batch of sweet potatoes and corn. Even if the locust plague suffered some losses, the people would not Will starve." Hubu Shangshu introduced.

"Their locust extermination operation was very fast this time, and orders must be followed. It can be seen that the people have a high degree of trust in the county government, and the villages are also very capable of justice." The Minister of the Ministry of Officials added.

He Zhongsheng sneered: "After the two major tasks of land reclamation and river opening, those who are not strong have become stronger in the past few months. The people can receive food, so of course they are obedient. The trick of buying people's hearts in Changping Township has been fully used."

Zhongshu Ling said: "The people are just trying to get enough food and clothing. If their parents and officials let them have food in their hands, they will naturally be loved by the people. Could it be that they are all corrupt officials?"

He Zhongsheng curled his lips: "Master Zhongshu Ling is of course for Changping Township. As soon as the order of the township's monarch's government was issued, no one hesitated, and everyone went to the fields to harvest. The prestige is very high."

The ministers were silent.On the surface, Changping Township did not say that it would be given to the Lord of the Township, but in fact, the Lord of the Township was in charge of it, almost like a fief.What would the Holy Majesty think if there was a fief and a hundred responses?
The Taifu said: "One term as an official should be in harmony with the people. It is the aspiration of the people to be a good official. The Lord of Changping Township is equivalent to a local official. He just did what a local official should do."

He Zhongsheng curled his lips again: "Master Taifu naturally also faces Changping Township. The Lord of the Township is so supported, isn't it afraid that she will cultivate power and bring disaster to our dynasty?"

The ministers were shocked, the hat button was too big.

Minister of the Ministry of War frowned: "Changping Township has no army, not even government soldiers and yamen servants, so what is there to be afraid of?"

"They have a nursing home." He Zhongsheng replied immediately.

"Which big family doesn't maintain a few nursing homes, otherwise how can it guarantee safety?" Minister of the Ministry of War disagreed.

"Their nursing home is very powerful. When someone robbed food, they easily dealt with it. If they acted, they would be able to defeat a hundred with one."

The Minister of the Ministry of War couldn't stand it anymore: "Exaggerated words, deceitful words to confuse the public, who are they against? The people or the imperial army? What do you want to do with a few guards?"

He Zhongsheng didn't speak.Just stop there and plant the seeds of doubt.

The news that Chen Fan was going to sell the land had already spread. Now that the rice was harvested, many people came to Wangjiadun and Yema Mountain.

"In just four years, the original saline-alkali land has become a fertile field?" Those people grabbed the soil in the field, loving and unbelievable.

"High-yield wheat and rice were grown in the second year, you forgot?"

"Buy land for five hundred coins and sell land for twelve guan. It's really a big profit."

"But do you know how much money you invested?"

Wang Li was standing with Steward Li.Wang Lizheng said: "The marked land here in Datian is 55 mu in total, divided into 11 yuan land, and each land is five mu. You can buy it all at once, or you can buy it piece by piece. If you buy it separately, Wang Jiadun Villagers have the right of first refusal."

Some people came from far away. It would not be cost-effective to buy these lands for only five or ten acres, but the price is a bit high if they are all bought.

Some people think that Datian is not expensive: "It costs only 55 yuan for 660 mu, and there are such wide roads and drainage ditches around, but it seems that it should not only be calculated in this way, but should be higher when the whole is sold. Roads and ditches are also costly. .”

"You said it's not expensive, but you can get nearly [-] guan in one go?" Some people were not convinced.

The man spread his hands: "Of course I don't think it's expensive if I don't pay. Rich people can afford it."

"Where's the field over there?" Someone asked, pointing to the smaller field.

"There are ten acres of fertile land and three acres of saline-alkali land, which are specially reserved to supplement the salt for the livestock. You have seen so many houses, and they are all at a cost. The small one is sold as a whole farm. Those who plan to breed can start. "

"Does the poultry and livestock raised in it count?" Someone asked loudly.

Everyone laughed.Someone replied loudly: "It's a beautiful idea, do you know how much a sheep costs?"

Li Guanshi glanced at Wang Lizheng: "I still have half an acre of land, and I really can't bear to live there for a few years."

Wang Lizheng said with a smile: "I've been living with you for four years, and I've had a good time. Are you still worried about following Xiang Jun and Mr. Zhang?"

"I bought this land." Xiao Liangqi walked in front of Wang Lizheng.

"Your family has a big ranch, and you want to buy a smaller one? You can't ride a horse at such a small size."

"We don't raise horses, but we raise chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep." Xiao Liangqi said.