Soon, punishment regulations for "fighting" were posted on various public notice boards in the northern state capital.

No matter who is right or wrong, anyone who takes action will be punished by watering the vegetable patch. The replacement will not stop until the next pair of brawlers appear.

Of course, the one who started the fight should be punished more harshly. After all, the emotions of the person being beaten must be taken into consideration.

According to the "Liangyan Laws and Regulations", if any quarrel or physical conflict occurs, if the reason is asked, the offending party must be whipped twenty times at the execution location in the city as a warning. However, this law has not yet been promoted in Wutanxia and other four counties. .

Therefore, some people think the punishment of "carrying water to water the vegetable fields" is ridiculous, some think it is redundant, and some think it is not justified at all.

But when they caught the person fighting, they realized that the government and county government were serious.

It turns out that this "vegetable watering field" is not only watering the county, but also the entire northern state capital.If there is no shortage of water in the vegetable field, then pull weeds and open up new fields. In short, the main purpose is to "keep you busy".

Half a month later, there were no more fights in various places. As for those who had been punished before, they prayed every day that someone would fight and come and rescue them.

It's not scary to water the vegetable field, it's not scary to pull weeds, and you can also do it to open up fields, but you can't handle these three things day and night.Even if you have no wages, you have to pay for yourself. Even if you eat a roll from a fellow villager for lunch, you have to pay according to the price, otherwise the government officials will not comply at all.

Not long after the "fight" was resolved, the third prince from the capital finally showed up at the government office.

In fact, he had brought Chang Sui low-key here a long time ago. He had gone shopping and eaten all the things that needed to be seen and eaten, and also took a trip to Beiqi King City.

When Li Hui received the news, he led the government officials out to meet him and knelt on the ground with a bang.

"Get up, don't be too polite."

"Thank you, Your Highness, Third Prince."

Everyone said in unison and stood up one after another.

Yan Mu didn't show any airs, and pulled Li Hui to ask questions. He also visited the entire government office, not even sparing the back house.

Of course, Dexi went back early and notified Cheng Xue. She also took her son and two daughters with her and changed into more formal clothes to pick her up.

"Madam, please get up quickly. I'm just curious and looking around. I just told Mr. Li that the government offices in the north are much larger than the government offices in Jingzhao."

Cheng Xue stood up, chuckled and said:
"Your Highness, the Third Highness, has given you too much praise. Without the trees planted by Su Hou, we would not be able to enjoy the shade. Your Highness, the Third Highness, please come over to our house for dinner in the evening. My wife will cook for you and give you a table of authentic northern dishes, okay?"

"Okay, I heard from my cousin that Mrs. Li is an excellent cook, so I'm really lucky today." Yan Mu chatted with Cheng Xue like a relative visiting from out of town.

Such a third prince made the officials in the city breathe a sigh of relief.

To be honest, given their rank, let alone a prince, even a prince would be like smoke rising from their ancestors' graves.

Not only did I meet you today, but I also have to accompany you and entertain you these days. What a great favor!And Mrs. Li, she has invited His Highness the Third Prince to her home as a guest and for dinner. Can they do the same?
Thinking is one thing, doing is another.

Li Hui led the people to continue walking to the backyard, walking in a large circle, Yan Mu said with sincerity:
"Master Su is indeed a man who enjoys himself. Looking at the construction of this house, I want it. It's a pity that there is no such a big place in the capital, alas."

Li Hui saw his regretful look and did not answer.

If he doesn't answer, other officials can't. After all, there are some things that the third prince can say, but they can't.

"By the way, Mr. Li, I am following the order of my father this time. I want to taste the taste of boiled corn. The corn is the kidney reed seed that my cousin brought back to you from South Vietnam. My father gave it the name corn."

Li Hui and Cheng Xue both called it this in private, but externally they called it either "Yaolu" or "Grain", with the latter being called more often. After all, the former was the name of South Vietnam.

Now that the emperor has given them the same name, they will no longer have to worry about being betrayed in the future. "It is indeed a great blessing for the northern state capital that Your Majesty has taken the trouble to remember me. Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name, and thank you, Your Highness, for informing me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name, and thank you, Your Highness, for informing me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name, and thank you, Your Highness, for informing me."

Everyone repeated the last sentence, and Yan Mu wanted to laugh.My cousin often praises Mr. Li in various ways, but in his opinion, the compliments are totally inconsistent with him and are a bit unreasonable and flattering.

After everyone had finished thanking him, he continued:
"Last time the corn sent back to the capital by the state capital was a little shriveled. I wonder what it's like now?"

Li Hui shook his head and said helplessly:
"I hope that the Third Highness will forgive you. It's already halfway through June, and the corn in the fields has long passed the best time to be eaten green. It's not suitable for roasting or boiling. It's too old."

"That's it, forget it." Yan Mu didn't insist anymore.

In fact, he had already tasted it, and the roasted one still had some flavor, but the boiled one was really not tasty, and his teeth were too tired to chew it.

After walking around for a long time, everyone returned to the government office, and Yan Mu handed Li Hui the emperor's approval memorial.

The above not only affirmed the behavior of the northern state capital in growing corn, but also commended them and canceled the money they owed the state capital.He also specifically mentioned the contribution of Li Hui's wife and children during the "Yanqi War" later that year.

"I have brought the imperial edict. The 26th is an auspicious day. Come and announce the edict on that day. After reading the imperial edict, I will go to the military camp to stay for a while. I will come here in person when you are here for the autumn harvest."

Want to participate in the autumn harvest?

Li Hui nodded understandingly and showed Yan Mu the reception plan he had written in advance.

The accommodation is arranged at the Northern Inn, and the food, entertainment, and official duties are all arranged clearly.

After reading the contents on the paper, Yan Mu finally understood why Mr. Pang was full of praise for him.

If it's far away, let's just say Jingzhao Fuyamen. If the three of them go to any one of them, they would be eager to entertain them and send them away immediately.As for the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of War, etc., let alone the three brothers, their teeth hurt when they saw them.

Not only did Li Fuyin not shirk, but he also took matters into his own hands and arranged his time every day.

Eat, play, have fun, check out...

Whether it's government officials training, going to the experimental field at night to watch the government officials patrol, or going to various government offices to check the account books...

Everything is arranged so that no one can find a single fault.

"Okay, just follow what Mr. Li wrote. I will listen to Mr. Li's arrangements these days."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for the honor. I am deeply grateful."

The two of them were polite to each other in the government office, while Cheng Xue was busy in the kitchen of the government office's back house.

Since we said we were going to prepare northern dishes for entertaining, we had to show our special skills.

Chicken stewed with mushrooms, pork stewed with vermicelli, beans stewed with ribs...

As they were busy frying and frying, Li Yue and Li Tian also helped out, while Li Huai was responsible for lighting the fire.

Soon, the smell of sweet and sour filled the entire kitchen, and Li Huai sniffed greedily...


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