Zhong Yao and Wei Tao chatted for a while and made an appointment to visit another day before saying goodbye.
Wei Tao jumped back to his boat, shouted loudly, and went elsewhere.
Zhou Zhong and Han Rong looked at each other.
Han Rong asked, "Is this person really Quanling Order?"
Zhong Yao laughed. "Han Gong, he is indeed Wei Tao, the Quanling Order, but when it comes to his affairs, it is a bit complicated, so let me tell you in detail."
Han Rong urged him repeatedly.
If Zhong Yao hadn't called Wei Tao just now, he wouldn't have believed that this was Quanling Order, and it would have been a bit reluctant to say that he was a county temple. The commander of a county was dressed similarly to that of an ordinary person, and he was surrounded by him.
There are not many followers, so I am not afraid of any accidents?
After listening to Wei Tao's story, Han Rong's surprise increased.
What kind of adventure did Wei Tao experience when a demoted official who once strongly opposed Du Tian could return to office and take office under the eyes of the emperor?
Zhong Yao couldn't explain this clearly.
When he was in Bohai, he only heard that Wei Tao had re-elected his official position and was a county magistrate in Quanling. He was a little unbelievable. This time he was in the process of traveling, and one of the goals was to verify the rumor.
Unexpectedly, I met Wei Tao himself before getting off the boat. It was so coincidental that I couldn't be more coincidental.
This also makes him full of information about the future.
If Wei Tao can become an official again, I can do it as long as I work hard.
While the three of them were talking, they went ashore. While waiting for Zhou Zhong's clerk to carry the luggage and files, Gao Rou, who received the news, rushed over.
"I have met Duke Zhou and Duke Han."
"Wen Hui, how was the preparation of Lu Academy?"
"It's quite smooth, but there's a serious lack of teachers. I'm preparing to ask Duke Zhou for help." Gao Rou smiled, and then turned to Han Rong. "If Duke Han has a favorite student, he is welcome to take up a job at the Lu Academy."
Han Rong laughed loudly.
At the beginning, Zhou Zhong hoped that he could recommend his disciples to work in Sikong Mansion. Now, when Gao Rou met, he asked him to recommend his disciples to work in the Ru Academy. It seems that the emperor's belief in governing the country according to law is very firm.
Although there were no disciples who were proficient in law, Yingchuan was definitely not short of such talents. When the importance of classics decreased and a large number of scholars could not find a way out, Yingchuan people ushered in another choice.
This is a good opportunity given to Yingchuan by God and must not be missed.
Zhou Zhong pulled Gao Rou to chat. Gao Rou was very enthusiastic and chatted and laughed. While walking, he introduced Zhou Zhong to the development over the past year, full of passion.
Zhou Zhong was very pleased.
This is what he wanted to see, and it is also the reason why he recommended Gao Rou at the risk of angering the emperor.
Gao Rou did not let him down, and the emperor did not let him down.
Zhong Yao and Han Rong watched from the side, smiling.
They all knew Gao Rou's identity and their academic background was similar to Gao Rou, and they were mainly favored by the Legalists. Gao Rou was trusted and valued by the emperor, which meant that the people of Yingchuan were very useful in this regard.
The group entered the city and saw shops on both sides of the street and lanterns were hung at the doors of the shops. Not many people bought things, but there were lanterns everywhere. Many people were comparing which lanterns looked better.
The calligraphy and paintings above are more exquisite.
"Yuan Chang, you're late." Han Rong joked.
Zhong Yao stroked his beard and smiled.
He is good at calligraphy and painting, and everyone knows about Yingchuan. In recent years, he has not been busy in the Bohai Sea, and he has more time to study and his art industry has become more refined.
Of course, he would not show off his skills on such occasions, it would be too expensive.
"Wen Hui, the Shangyuan Festival in Quanling is very lively."
Gao Rou said: "It's true, but there is a reason why this year is so lively. First, the emperor stays here, and Quanling people are honored. It is said that it is the descendant of Emperor Shun, Quanling has once again welcomed the Holy Lord.
Celebration. Look at the lanterns, there are many paintings about Emperor Shun's southern tour. Second, Jiaozhou is pacified, Lingling and Guiyang are successful in transferring the money. The emperor issued an edict to reduce the rent and taxes of the two counties for one year, and the people are in the hands of
If you have money, of course, the most important thing is to implement the new policy last year, with remarkable results and people's lives are more prosperous, so they are in the mood to be busy with these things."
"Last year, the new policy was implemented, and how much tax has increased? Are Dutian in trouble?"
"Dutian did not encounter any trouble. Quanling does not have much cultivated land, and there are few large clans, so the merger is not serious. The large clans occupy the most mines." Gao Rou smiled. "They pretended to be bandits and siege them.
Quanling and offending Chengyu were all cleaned up. After the imperial court took over the mine, it sent people to organize it. Now both technology and output have increased significantly, and the taxes of the entire Lingling County have also increased by 70%.
Zhou Zhong was amazed at it.
It has increased by 70% in just one year. It seems that the output of these mines is really amazing. No wonder the emperor repeatedly proposed to pay attention to industry and commerce, which is much better than farming.
"Is there enough food for so little arable land?" Han Rong pointed around. "The emperor stayed here, and the food consumption would also increase a lot, right?"
"Han Gong is worthy of being an old minister. There is a rice shop ahead, so we might as well go and ask about the price."
Han Rong happily agreed and walked into a nearby rice shop with Gao Rou.
The owner of the rice shop was directing the guy to hang lanterns. Seeing Gao Rou wearing official uniforms, Han Rong's hair was almost white, and he didn't seem to be here to buy rice, he shouted: "Look at it, you two, I've hanged the lanterns."
Come." He kept busy.
Han Rong stood in front of the rice cabinet, reached out to pick up a handful of rice and looked at it, and then looked at the price, and was a little surprised.
The rice is of good quality and a little high price. Some are about a hundred dollars per stone, and some are just over two hundred, but not outrageous.
Han Rong thought for a while and asked, "Where is the rice?"
"What kind of thing is your father-in-law talking about?" A little girl with a braid came over from behind, holding a book in her hand, and looked at Han Rong curiously.
Han Rong pointed at the most expensive one at a glance.
The little girl glanced at her eyes and said directly: "The road from Sunan, Jiaozhou is long, so it is a little expensive. If the father-in-law is a guest, you can buy less, just enough. If you eat by yourself, you might as well wait. At most, you can go back and wait.
The price will be reduced in three months.”
Han Rong was greatly surprised. "Why?"
"Jiazhou has been pacified, and the rice in southern Rio will be transported in large quantities in the north." The little girl tilted her head and took care of Han Rong curiously. "This is the first time my father-in-law came to Quanling? Everyone in Quanling knows it, and they are waiting.
We eat Sunan rice in summer. When we plant Sunan rice here, the rice prices will be cheaper in autumn.”
Han Rong looked at the little girl and was happy from her heart. "What book are you reading?"
"The Interpretation of Ming", a new book just released in Yinfang."
The little girl handed over the book in her arms, Han Rong took it in her hand, flipped it over, and was surprised to find that the book was actually the new book of her old friend Liu Xi.
"Have Liu Chengguo come to Quanling?"
Gao Rou shook her head. "I haven't heard of it. It should be that he sent someone to send the manuscript to Quanling to print. After Quanling's seal workshop was built, most of the business came from Jiaozhou."
"Mr. Liu has come to Quanling. He just arrived the day before yesterday." The little girl said, "I heard that he is going to open a school in Quanling and is choosing a location."
Gao Rou was also surprised. "Where does he live?"
The little girl walked to the door and pointed. "Tianzhu Inn."