Chapter 7: Missed spring plowing!
Jiaozhou Zhou Mu's surname was Gongsun. Ever since he took over the position of Zhou Mu, he felt like he was taking the blame every day.
The state pastoral system in the Jin Dynasty had just emerged. According to previous sayings, he was a governor.
Those without real power could only serve as electronic surveillance dogs for Emperor Jinwen, keeping an eye on southern Xinjiang, which was far away from the political center of Chang'an.
As a result, the county governors became the target of blame.
When I came to Cangwu County this time, I was also invited by the Cangwu County Sheriff. Unexpectedly, I was besieged by farmers as soon as I arrived.
Under his rule, Gongsun Zhoumu was not prepared at all and only brought an old servant.
Now the two of them were drowned among the farmers, drifting with the crowd, their heads spinning. They could neither hear clearly their garbled accusations nor let the other party understand that they were just passing by.
Therefore, when five guards who were tall and tall and did not look like farmers came forward to help, Zhou Mu thought they were people sent by Cangwu County Sheriff.
He couldn't help shouting in the noise: "You adults really hurt me! What did he do?"
At this time, Chu Yunge and his group of macho escorts happily stepped on the green ground and trotted all the way.
Chen Erlang's brothers looked at Rong Wang's energetic appearance and remembered that he was only a fourteen-year-old boy, no different from the brats in his family, and they felt very friendly for a moment.
"Come on!"
The atmosphere became more and more passionate.
When he rushed forward, at Chu Yunge's signal, Chen Erlang shouted: "Stop!"
The strong men's mediation team brought much more intimidation than the unarmed state shepherds. Meng Chang and other bodyguards blocked the pushing and shoving peasants. Behind them, there were more than ten strong men with tall horses and fierce looks, and everything fell silent immediately.
Except Zhou Mu, who was overly sad and angry.
Then Zhou Mu's voice became more prominent: "Barbaric land! Barbaric people! Your Majesty! I want to return to Chang'an!"
Chu Yunge: "Pfft."
Destiny System: "Pfft, pfft, host, this old man is having fun."
Chu Yunge coughed lightly and taught: "We must respect the old and love the young."
She adjusted her robe, and she looked like a fairy again. A strand of hair fluttered in the wind, and everyone's eyes swayed.
"Lord Zhou Mu, don't do this."
"I believe that the people of Cangwu County are reasonable people. Why don't you listen to them and tell them how they have been wronged?"
As soon as she spoke, the farmers who became quiet could not help but be attracted.
In the Lingnan states, there are very few big aristocratic families. There are more small aristocratic families who are unwilling to interact with common people. They always look proud when meeting common people.
There are very few gentlemen who speak so softly and look at them without a trace of disgust.
Some people noticed her self-identification and their expressions changed slightly.
Zhou Mu was dizzy, but he finally calmed down and looked at Chu Yunge: "Is it...His Royal Highness King Rong?"
Chu Yunge nodded.
Zhou Mu quickly raised his hands in salute, then looked around at the farmers who were restrained, with an angry look on his face: "Then you ask, why are you blocking my way?!"
The farmers looked at each other, and finally looked at Chu Yunge.
Chu Yunge: "..."
Zhou Mu: "..."
In the simple concept of farmers, it should be more effective to file a complaint with a bigger official. Isn’t this why the state herdsmen all have to look at the young man’s face?
And look at how handsome he is at such a young age!
Chu Yunge faced many looks that were mixed with surprise and pleading. He turned his eyes and met Zhou Mu's rather sad and envious eyes...
She whispered: "Then... I want to be a witness. There is a resting place in front of you. Why don't you take a rest there and talk?"
Everyone looked at each other: "Okay!"
As a native of Cangwu County, Chen Erlang stepped forward to guide the farmers very sensibly, and soon the large army moved forward with a roar.
Zhou Mu's tone was sour: "This is really... this is really..."
How come no one listens to what he says??
Chu Yunge laughed dryly.
With their blood boiling, the farmers calmed down a little when they saw that these big shots didn't shout or kill them.
He even felt a little embarrassed when he heard Chu Yunge ask for details.
The leading old man, who was covered in tendons, said angrily: "Our fields are all fertile fields, and we have started preparing for spring plowing these days. But the county governor asked people to come and replace our land, which has been barren for several years.
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"Yes! Why did the county governor change our land?"
Amidst all the chatter, Chu Yunge and Zhou Mu both understood what was going on.
It is not uncommon for aristocratic families to buy and sell by force. Zhou Mu quickly figured out the key: "You have already collected the money, why are you still making trouble?"
"We are not trying to cause trouble, but we are really afraid of missing this year's spring plowing!"
"If we had been told in advance that we would accept it, then forget it! But now there is no time to sow seeds!"
"And if we don't accept the money, I'm afraid we won't be able to stand in front of your Majesty."
Zhou Mu recalled that when the county governor invited him, he seemed to have found a piece of land to build a new pavilion and invited him to have a drink.
He didn't dare to speak anymore.
Chu Yunge was stunned: Yes, spring plowing is about to begin, so Hepu County should also have spring plowing, right?
She also wanted to find a piece of land to plant the systematic seed package. It was easy to say when she didn't think about it, but once she thought about modern life - she really missed rice!
Thinking of this, Chu Yunge's heart almost flew to Hepu County.
Suppressing his legs that were about to move, Chu Yunge coughed lightly: "Can you take me to see my father-in-law's land?"
The old man glanced at the thin-skinned young man and hesitated: "Yes, yes..."
"Don't get me wrong, I just saw a farm tool in a book that can increase the speed of sowing. It may be able to help you."
"What is it?"
"...You also have to see my father-in-law's fields."
Chu Yunge stood up with a flick of his clothes, slightly lowered his eyes and looked at Zhou Mu: "I'm new here, I wonder if I can take some of Zhou Mu's time to accompany a certain group to visit?"
Meng Chang responded and stood behind Zhou Mu, staring at him with sharp eyes, as if afraid that he would escape.
Zhou Mu was on pins and needles: "...Of course! Of course! It's my honor!"
He relied on his old servant to keep up with Chu Yunge, and complained in his heart: Oh, he is such an old man, he really wants to go home and rest!
Chu Yunge returned to the carriage and said apologetically to Chen Erlang: "I only remember the appearance of that farm tool. I have to trouble you how to make it."
Chen Erlang's brother quickly patted his chest: "Your Highness saved my brother, how can there be any trouble?"
The group of macho craftsmen nodded unanimously.
As a result, the convoy that had been idle for a long time finally moved on to Cangwu County.
Looking at Cangwu County from a distance, I just feel a little desolate. Only when I really walked into the county did I understand why Jiaozhou was said to be a desolate and remote place.
This is also the most populous county in Jiaozhou.
A pair of white hands lifted the curtain and quickly lowered it. Chu Yunge's face turned pale and he closed his eyes tightly, trying to erase the dark, bare-butt child and the indescribably dirty dirt road from his mind.
The growing grass and the flying birds brought not only the hope of spring, but also the accumulation of water all over the ground. The accumulation of water made an indescribable sound as the carriage moved forward, and from time to time the guards from Chang'an also heard low voices of despair.
Chu Yunge pursed her thin lips tightly: She actually thought she could easily accept the underdeveloped areas in ancient times.
Chapter completed!