The young mother nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, Young Master. We will definitely support you and His Royal Highness in your work. As long as it can make the village better, we are willing to do anything!"
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao chatted with the young mother for a few more words before continuing on their way. They came to an orchard and saw that the fruit trees were covered with ripe fruits, exuding an attractive aroma. An old fruit farmer was busy
Picking fruits on the ground, with the joy of harvest on their faces.
Zhu Han stepped forward and started chatting with the old fruit farmer: "My husband, the fruits in your orchard are growing really well! Isn't the harvest good this year?"
The old fruit farmer wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile: "Yes, sir. The weather has been good this year, and the fruit has grown particularly well. However, although the fruit is good, sales are a problem. We small farmers do not have many opportunities, so we can only
Waiting for the fruit seller to come to collect the fruit, the price is very low."
Zhu Han frowned slightly after hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "My father, don't worry, we will report this issue to the court. We will suggest that the court increase its support for agricultural products, help farmers broaden their markets, and increase the added value of agricultural products.
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When the old fruit farmer heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "That's great! If the court can help us solve the sales problem, our life will be much better. Young Master, you are really our savior!"
Zhu Han waved his hands quickly: "My father-in-law is serious, we are just doing our own small part. However, these changes require time and effort. I hope you can wait patiently and continue to support our work."
The old fruit farmer nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, young master. We will definitely support you and His Royal Highness in your work. As long as it can make the village better, we are willing to do anything!"
After the conversation between Zhu Han and the old fruit farmer ended, the two continued to walk along the path next to the orchard. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadow. At this time, they noticed a group of children sitting around not far away.
Together, there are some simple toys placed in the middle, obviously playing some kind of game.
Zhu Biao walked over curiously, knelt down, and asked gently: "Children, what game are you playing?"
A little girl with braids looked up and answered crisply: "We are playing house. Look, sir, this is the 'meal' I made." As she said that, she raised the small ball of clay in her hand, and her eyes were filled with laughter.
Shining with the light of innocence.
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other and smiled, and were also infected by this innocence. Zhu Han said softly: "This game is really interesting, but do you want to play some more novel games?"
When the children heard this, their eyes lit up, and they gathered around one after another, asking all kinds of questions: "What kind of novel game is this, sir?"
Zhu Han smiled and took out a few small wood pieces from his bag. This is a simple puzzle he specially prepared for the children. "Look, this is a puzzle. You can put these small wood pieces together to form different shapes. Try it.
Can you make a house or a tree?"
The children excitedly took over the puzzles and immediately threw themselves into the game. They either lowered their heads and meditated, or discussed in low voices, and bursts of laughter came from time to time. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao stood aside, looking at the children's focused and happy appearance,
My heart is full of warmth.
At this time, a middle-aged woman passed by carrying a basket. Seeing this scene, a happy smile appeared on her face. "You two gentlemen are really thoughtful and have brought so much joy to the children." She said gratefully.
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Zhu Han quickly stood up and saluted, "Sister-in-law, you're welcome, we just tried our best. Seeing the children so happy, we think it's worth it."
The middle-aged woman nodded, with tears in her eyes, "In recent years, life in the village has become more and more difficult, and the children rarely have such happy times. The young master's kindness and kindness will be remembered by all of us in the village.
In my heart."
Zhu Han shook his head, "Sister-in-law, you are serious. It is our duty to seek the welfare of the people. But we would like to know more about the situation in the village. I wonder how my sister-in-law's family is doing lately?"
The middle-aged woman sighed, "My family is fine, but the harvest is not very good. There is little rain this year, and the crops are not growing well. Although the government provides some relief, we can only make ends meet."
Zhu Han frowned slightly when he heard this, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, we will report these situations to the court truthfully. The court will definitely find a way to help everyone."
The middle-aged woman nodded gratefully, "That's great. We ordinary people are just looking forward to having a stable life."
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao continued to talk to the middle-aged woman, asking her in detail about the specific situation of her family and the living conditions of other families in the village. The middle-aged woman told everything she knew, and talked about all the big and small affairs in the village.
Come.
During the conversation, the sky gradually darkened. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao said goodbye to the middle-aged woman and prepared to return to the inn to rest. Before leaving, Zhu Han warned again: "Sister-in-law, if you have any difficulties in the future, just come to us.
.We will definitely try our best to help everyone.”
The middle-aged woman thanked her profusely and watched Zhu Han and Zhu Biao retreat, her heart filled with gratitude and hope.
After returning to the inn, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao immediately sorted out what they had seen and heard today. Zhu Han took up his pen to record every detail, while Zhu Biao supplemented his observations and thoughts. The two of them sometimes lowered their heads in thought,
Discussions were held in low voices from time to time, and the atmosphere was both tense and serious.
"Uncle Hanwang, I think we should emphasize the education issues in the village in the report." Zhu Biao suddenly said, "The eyes of those children are full of desire for knowledge. We cannot let them lose this opportunity."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement, "Yes, education is the key to changing your destiny. I will elaborate on this in the report and recommend that the court increase investment in rural education."
The next morning, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao got up early. After a simple breakfast, they were ready to continue their private visit incognito. Every day's visit may be the key to changing the fate of a village or a family.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Walking on the country road, the two stopped from time to time to talk to the villagers they met along the way. An old farmer was bending down and working in the field.
Zhu Han walked up to him and started chatting with him.
"My father-in-law, the crops in your field are growing well, so the harvest should be good this year, right?" Zhu Han asked with concern.
The old farmer straightened up, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said with a smile: "Thanks to the young master, the weather has been smooth this year, and the crops have indeed grown better than in previous years. However, the tax on this field is too heavy, and there is not much food left in the end.
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Zhu Han frowned slightly when he heard this. "Don't worry, old man, we will truthfully report your difficulties to the court, hoping to alleviate some of your burden."
The old farmer nodded gratefully: "Thank you very much, gentlemen. We farmers are just looking forward to a good harvest and a good life."
Continuing to move forward, the two came to a simple village house. A middle-aged woman was washing clothes at the door. She was a little surprised and a little shy when she saw two extraordinary young men. Zhu Biao walked up and said gently
Talk to her.
"Sister-in-law, your clothes are really clean. Is everything okay at home?" Zhu Biao asked.
The middle-aged woman looked up and saw two kind gentlemen, so she put down her work and replied: "Thank you for the compliment, sir. My family is fine, but the child's father fell ill a few days ago, so I have to do all the work at home."
On one’s shoulders.”
When Zhu Biao heard this, his heart tightened, and he quickly took out a few taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to her: "Sister-in-law, please take this money first and use it for the child's father's medical treatment. We will contact the medical officer as soon as possible to come for diagnosis and treatment."
The middle-aged woman took the money, her eyes were slightly red, and she thanked her profusely: "Thank you two gentlemen, you are really the savior of our family!"
Zhu Han also stepped forward and comforted: "Sister-in-law, don't be sad, the court will not sit idly by and do nothing. We will do our best to help you overcome the difficulties.
After leaving the village, the two continued to visit. Everywhere they went, they patiently listened to the villagers' appeals and tried their best to solve their problems. Sometimes they helped solve farmland irrigation problems, sometimes they coordinated conflicts between neighbors, and sometimes they appeased those who had problems.
Sick and anxious villagers.
In the afternoon, the two came to a piece of barren land. This was originally a fertile farmland, but due to successive years of drought, the crop harvests dropped sharply, and the villagers gave up farming. Zhu Han looked at the barren land, filled with worry.
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"Your Highness, we cannot let this land continue to be abandoned." Zhu Han said to Zhu Biao, "We must find ways to help the villagers resume farming and rejuvenate this land."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "Uncle Han Wang is right. We can apply for some water conservancy project funds from the court to help the villagers build irrigation facilities and solve the drought problem."
With the mobilization of Zhu Han and Zhu Biao, the whole village seemed to be activated by a new force. The villagers gathered together spontaneously to discuss how to build irrigation facilities as quickly and efficiently as possible.
"Everyone, listen to me," Zhu Han stood under the old locust tree in the village with a loud voice, "what we want to build is not just a canal, but a road of hope for our future. Every shovelful of soil, every piece of
Stones are all witnesses of our joint efforts."
"Yes!" Zhu Biao took over. He walked into the crowd and stood side by side with several young and strong villagers. "We want this river to nourish our land again and make our crops grow more lush than in previous years."
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Uncle Li, the older villager, patted the young man next to him, Xiao Zhang, on the shoulder: "Xiao Zhang, you are young and strong, so you have to take the lead. We have to dig the canal deep and wide to ensure that
The water flows smoothly."
Xiao Zhang nodded, with a firm light shining in his eyes: "Uncle Li, don't worry, I will take the lead. We all in the village will work together, there is nothing we can't do!"
As a result, the villagers picked up tools one after another, some wielded shovels to dig soil, some carried stones, and some were responsible for cleaning up the weeds on both sides of the channel. The children were not to be left behind. They carried buckets and helped fetch water from the river.
Quench the thirst of working adults.
"Uncle Hanwang, do you think digging like this is feasible?" Wang Wu, a middle-aged villager, came over sweating profusely and asked, pointing to a section of the channel that had just been dug.
Zhu Han squatted down, inspected it carefully, and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, that's it. Remember, the channel must be dug evenly and the slope must be moderate to ensure smooth water flow."
Zhu Biao encouraged everyone: "Everyone, keep working hard. When the canal is built, we will have a bumper harvest!"
As time goes by, the sun gradually sets in the west, but the villagers are full of energy and have no intention of stopping. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao shuttle among the crowd, giving guidance and encouragement from time to time.
"Everyone has worked hard, but our goal is right in front of us. Just hold on!" Zhu Han shouted loudly, his voice full of power, as if it could dispel everyone's fatigue.
A middle-aged woman wiped the sweat from her forehead and responded with a smile: "Your Highness, King Han, we are not tired! Thinking about having water to irrigate the ground in the future, I feel endless energy in my heart!"
At this time, several children came over carrying several buckets of water and carefully poured the water into the temporarily dug reservoir. One of the little boys looked up at Zhu Biao, with curiosity and admiration in his eyes: "Your Highness the Prince
, once this canal is built, will we never be hungry again?"
Zhu Biao knelt down and touched the little boy's head tenderly: "Yes, kid. Once the canal is built, we will have more water to irrigate the fields, the crops will grow well, and everyone will no longer be hungry.
My stomach is full."
Not far away, several old people gathered together to discuss the direction and layout of the canal. A gray-haired old man, leaning on a cane, pointed to the fields in the distance and said: "We have to build the canal to that slope.
The soil there is the most fertile, but there is a lack of water."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Han immediately came over and listened carefully to the opinions of the old people: "My father-in-law is right, we will do as you say. However, the terrain on the slope is complicated and may require more stones and manpower."
The old man nodded, with determination flashing in his eyes: "Don't worry, there is no one else in our village but strength! As long as everyone works together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!"
With Zhu Han's affirmation, the villagers' confidence doubled and they all expressed their willingness to contribute their own efforts. The old man turned to everyone and shouted loudly: "Folks, listen to me! We must leave a way for future generations to survive. This
The canal must be built! Guys, do you have the confidence to build it together?"
"Yes!" The villagers responded in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, full of firmness and determination.
At this time, a middle-aged strong man stood up. He was Li Tiezhu, a carpenter in the village, who was good at all kinds of carpentry work. He suggested: "Your Highness, King Han, Your Highness, we can make a simple water truck to carry water."
, This can improve irrigation efficiency and save a lot of manpower."
When Zhu Han heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "Brother Li, what a great idea! In this way, we can not only complete the construction of the canal faster, but also provide convenience for future farmland irrigation. What do you think?"