After death, I became the cannon fodder of the three protagonists

Chapter 238

It was already evening when Xiao Jin got the news. After all, there was still a county town between Haiyan County and Yaozhou Prefecture, so it was naturally slower to receive the news.

But the Xiao family had sent him a letter a long time ago. He was relieved at first when he knew that Emperor Jingyong had issued the imperial edict, but then he saw the word dismissal, and his heart ached again.

The project was to be completed in July, so he didn't have much time left.

The diversion of water is not only about opening canals, but also building a small reservoir in Luoshan Village to store water, so that during the second deep plowing, the gate can be closed directly, and the water in the field can be drained, so that the construction can continue.

These are not trivial matters. There is a river in the coastal county, and the branch is close to Luoshan Village, but this Luoshan Village is close to the sea. If the location of the reservoir is not selected properly, and the water is poured back if it is dug too deep, it will be a waste of effort.

Xiao Jin rubbed the space between his brows, and felt that he was too naive at the beginning, thinking that Fang Shi's seven acres of land used in the experiment had succeeded, and he came to take over and improve other fields, which was simply a waste of credit.

The master saw that his master was worried again, his eyelids twitched, and he hurried forward to see if he could help.

"Master, what's the problem?"

Xiao Jin still had a lot of trust in the master, and immediately told what he was worried about.

The master frowned when he heard it, and after thinking about it for a while, he said to Xiao Jin: "Master, I think you can try to discuss it with Mrs. Gu."

This matter was brought up by Gu Su in the first place, she dared to bring it up, she must have been prepared, let her master go, maybe there will be unexpected gains.

It doesn't matter if it doesn't, as soon as the imperial decree comes out, his master is not the only one who is anxious.

"It's getting late at this moment, even if you rush to the Gaozhou mansion, you won't arrive so soon. It's better to go to Luoshan Village first. If Mrs. Gu really has an idea, it's better if you go to the Gaozhou mansion when the time comes. Do something."

It is always right to be fully prepared for everything.

Xiao Jin paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.

The master knew that his master was hesitating.

He didn't urge him, Xiao Jin and him said it nicely, he was Xiao Jin's assistant, but put it badly, the relationship between the two is a master-servant relationship.

It's one thing for a servant to propose a solution to a master when he encounters difficulties, but it's another matter entirely whether the master listens or not.

The master lowered his head and waited slowly. When Xiao Jin stopped, he stood up slightly.

Xiao Jin said, "Have someone fetch the topographic map of Haiyan County, then let Man Yi go to the back door to lead the carriage, and go to Luoshan Village in a quarter of an hour."

"Yes."

Master responded and strode out.

Xiao Jin didn't go to Gu's house, but went to the village head's house, and asked the village head to invite Su Mo.

After all, in the case of the Gu family, it would be bad for Gu Su's reputation if he went there at night.

Su Mo was about to go to sleep, but suddenly she heard someone knocking on the door, she got up again, put on her coat, and walked out holding the oil lamp.

"Who?"

Su Mo asked through the door.

"it's me."

Hui Niang's voice came from the other side of the door, Su Mo quickly opened the door, looked at Hui Niang and Chen Jinyuan, a little puzzled.

"Aunt Hui, why are you here?"

"The county magistrate is here, and he said he has something important to discuss with you. Are the children asleep? Come with me when they are asleep."

Hui Niang didn't know what the county magistrate wanted Su Mo for, but she thought it must be something urgent, otherwise it would be impossible to rush over at night.

Su Mo thought the same way, she turned her head and saw Gu Qinhan pushing the door out, she thought for a while, and said to Hui Niang, "Sure, just wait a moment, auntie, I'll put this oil lamp back."

No matter how anxious Hui Niang was, she couldn't just pull Su Mo away, she nodded, waved her hand and said, "Hey, let's go."

Su Mo smiled back and walked back with the oil lamp. Instead of entering the living room, she walked in front of Gu Qinhan.

She handed over the oil lamp, "I'll go to the village chief, and the house will be handed over to you."

It was an early night, and the children in the family were still young. Although Luoshan Village didn't have many sneaky people, she was always worried.

Gu Qinhan actually wanted to escort Su Mo more, but he also knew that Su Mo would not agree, so he nodded and took the oil lamp, "Don't worry, I'll wait for you at home."

Su Mo nodded, and closed the door behind her backhand after leaving the courtyard door.

Village head home.

Sitting on a chair, Xiao Jinduan asked about the conditions of the fields in Luoshan Village that had already started construction.

The village head naturally told the truth, and at the same time, he also told about the distribution of the cattle and deep plows.

It must be faster to plow the land with ox-drawn deep plows than manual work. The village chief simply waved his hand and asked the big guys to follow this order, that is, while the ox plowed the land, the people dug at the same time. After finishing it, continue to smoke, it will be faster after all.

No one refuted the village chief's idea. Anyway, no matter how hard they dig, their fields will not be lost, and if there is a commotion, it will delay time.

Furthermore, some families had a lot of people when they divided their fields, and now they have a lot of fields. Now there are not many people in the family, and each family is responsible for each family. Then when will they get it.

The people in Luoshan Village are relatively clear-headed about this kind of major event that is beneficial to them.

It is precisely because of this that they are all very active. Even the twelve or thirteen-year-old children went to the fields to dig soil with their hoes.

The women at home sent their children to bring some tea and food every other hour or so, and doubled the daily food, which was very rich. If they were free, they would go to the fields to exchange for those half-grown ones. Come down boys.

In short, almost all the children who went to the village school to study were mobilized.

Xiao Jin was silently relieved when he heard from the village chief that the people in the village obeyed the arrangement and things were going well.

He was really afraid that he would try his best to get this done, but the people below would hold him back.

"You did a good job in this matter. After the matter is completed, I will be able to report to the court, and your credit will be indispensable."

Xiao Jin is not the kind of person who likes to take credit for his work. The people below do their best, so he naturally wants to give some sweetness.

Sure enough, the village chief got excited visibly, "This is what a subordinate official should do."

Xiao Jin put down his teacup, smiled without saying a word.

Su Mo came in at this time.

She smiled slightly, "The woman has met the county magistrate."

Xiao Jin hurriedly told her not to be too polite, and then pointed to the chair beside him, "Madam Gu, please sit down quickly."

Being so polite, Su Mo's eyes flickered slightly, wondering what the county magistrate was up to.

"Thank you sir."

She smiled slightly, walked to the chair, and sat down gently.

Xiao Jin winked at Man Yi who was standing at the door, and soon the door was closed by Man Yi.

Su Mo was sitting a little closer to the candlestick, and the night breeze slipped in through the window, and the flickering candlelight cast a hazy halo on her, making her whole face more delicate and bright.

Xiao Jin gave the master a wink, and the master quickly ordered Su Mo to have a cup of warm tea.

Su Mo's eyes narrowed slightly, and she became very vigilant in her heart. She didn't go to get the cup of tea, but asked directly: "I heard Aunt Hui said that my lord, you have something important to discuss with the woman. I don't know why?" something important?"

(End of this chapter)