People in Datang, start with a golden hoe

Chapter 202 202: News from an old friend

When entering the city, Mr. Caihou hitched a ride with the carriages and horses of the four surnames. When I went back, I had no intention of taking a ride again. As she walked out of the South City Gate, the rammed-earth official road that she had walked countless times became unfamiliar again.

The smokey willows along the way and the various small flowers in the fields are just like when she got married to Yangzhou City five years ago.

"So there is such a thing!" Her eyes were lifeless, and her whole body had nowhere to rest.

Jing Guangli told her that Li Yunguang and Li Jishi had been promoted to become an official in Chang'an. But Cai Xiaolan didn't see him in the court. That's why there was a scene of asking Lu Qingyun. Unexpectedly, the situation of Li Yunguang mentioned by Lu Qingyun made people sigh.

Blessings are where misfortune lies, and misfortunes are where blessings lie.

When Li Yunguang returned to Chang'an, his rank remained unchanged, but a discerning eye could tell that given his age and his surname, he had a bright future. But less than half a year later, something happened in the family. The eldest son fell from his horse and broke his spine. Only his upper body could move. Searching for famous doctors was in vain. Li Yunguang broke into the home of Li Jing, Minister of the Ministry of War, overnight, and obtained the transfer order of his second son, transferring him back to Chang'an. Unexpectedly, only a one-armed young man returned.

Not long after Li Fan arrived at Lingnan Road, one of his arms was bitten off by a poisonous insect.

Suddenly, rumors spread that their family was unscrupulous and their children suffered retribution. Li Yunguang couldn't stand it anymore and was disheartened. He made several mistakes in office and was moved to a sinecure position by Li Shimin.

When they were on Lingnan Road, they discussed privately that Li Fan kept his promise and promised to come to them, but he didn't see anyone for three years. Now that he knew about Li Fan's situation, his complaints against him disappeared instantly, and instead he felt guilty for his malicious speculation.

When she returned to Tianfu Jucai Residence, she told the others about the situation, but they all hid their faces in embarrassment, especially Jiang Lihua, who slandered her the most.

"This Second Young Master Li is unreasonable. He kept saying how good our relationship was at first, but now such a big thing has happened, and he doesn't even have a letter. He doesn't treat us as human beings!" Jiang Lihua yelled, "Catch the thief."

People will influence each other. Before she met Cai Xiaolan, she would never have dared to say such things in public.

"Lihua, I don't dare to say such things. Mr. Li was very kind to us back then. He protected us all the way to Lingnan Road. Without an army in front, we didn't go so smoothly!" Xu Yinlian always speaks fair words. After she corrected Jiang Lihua, she turned to look at Cai Xiaolan, "Xiaolan, how about we call the two brothers over and you give them some treatment!"

"It's been almost three years since my bones were broken, and Li Fan doesn't have any arms. I can't live to death and have bones..." Cai Xiaolan was helpless, but Xu Yinlian's words inspired her. The Li brothers must be unhappy in everything in Chang'an, so why not call them over and participate in the construction of the 500 acres of land behind Tianfu Jucai Residence.

Once people have something to occupy themselves with, they have hope.

Just do it! Cai Xiaolan's eyes shone.

Xu Xiaoqin, who was extremely familiar with her, immediately went back to her room to get pen and paper.

Not long after, a warm invitation letter came out! She wrote without anyone behind her back. Although Toyokura and the others looked like serious people, no one could bear the gossip. Everyone gathered around Cai Xiaolan, and those who couldn't read were waiting for Xu Xiaoqin to read.

"No! No! Xiaolan, what is Huabu Town? Why haven't I heard of it?" Xu Yinlian was surprised.

"Haha, you are all buried in your own workshops, where are you paying attention to things at home!" Cai Xiaolan deliberately kept a straight face. When she saw the faces of the people around her change drastically, she suddenly laughed and said: "I'm teasing you, this Huabu Town does not exist yet. It is a little idea of ​​mine. I have bought all the land behind it. In the future, Huan Sha Hall, Qi Ran Hall, and Si Xing Car and Horse Racing will all be moved here, and Shanshan Hall will also be rebuilt. In addition, I also want to build a clothing store..."

Cai Xiaolan paints a grand picture of the future for the people who have been accompanying her. And Fengcang and others are deeply intoxicated in this warm blueprint.    …

As spring passes and autumn comes, the sun and moon fly by. Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Qingyun has been promoted. Two officials were promoted in succession, and Yangzhou City suddenly became a capital city where officials from all over the world were vying for positions. For this reason, there are many people vying to bribe Shangguan, not to mention local officials who want to be transferred. Even Chang'an officials who have always been superior to others frequently go to the official department.

As a result, the official minister did not dare to go to court every day and often complained of illness.

This movement shocked Li Shimin. After understanding the cause and effect, he became furious. A death order was given to the officials, and he appointed the next governor of Yangzhou to see if anyone could do him favors.

Unexpectedly, as soon as these words were spoken in the court, Li Laoer returned to the harem and met Empress Changsun head-on.

"Your Majesty, I have an unkind request."

"Huh? Guanyin has something to ask me for today. Please tell me what it is!" Li Shimin felt fresh. He has always been scolded by the queen, but today he finally turned over and became the master.

"I have no choice. If someone else begs me, I won't agree. But yesterday my aunt came and said that my cousin wanted to go out to be an official and work for the government. But the state where the official is appointed is controlled by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and she was afraid He was assigned to a distant place. My uncle was unwilling to ask for help, so he had no choice but to ask for help from me!"

"Did my aunt say which prefecture and county it is?" Li Shimin's heart tightened, maybe it was Yangzhou.

"It's Yangzhou! It's a prosperous place."

"Guanyin Maid! You have been fooled." Li Shimin shook his head and explained the current situation in Yangzhou clearly to her.

Lu Qingyun absolutely spared no effort in promoting cotton cultivation and cotton cloth manufacturing. Not only did they absolutely delegate power to pick Xiaolan, they also hired more than a hundred cotton planting technicians from Lingnan Road to specialize in cotton cultivation. In just two years, more than half of the wasteland in Yangzhou Prefecture has been planted with cotton. Although it is not as good as the cotton output of Lingnan Road, which has a unique climate, there is no problem at all in supplying the consumption of the Yangzhou Textile and Textile Department.

Huan Sha Tang is not alone in the Textile and Textile Department. Under his leadership, a total of five weaving workshops were established in Yangzhou, and the government also established an official workshop.

After completing these tasks, he received an order for promotion. Now, no matter who takes over the post of governor of Yangzhou Prefecture, he can master these and spread the advanced experience to other prefectures and counties with a little operation, which will be a huge political achievement. And if you can still form a caravan to sell cheap cotton cloth to Jiuzhou and beyond, that will be a steady stream of political achievements.

"That's it!" Changsun hesitated. On one side, there are major events in the world, and on the other side, there are the aunts and uncles who raised me.

"Don't worry, I promise you."

"Don't give it to him easily! Your Majesty, I have thought of a good idea." Changsun took Li Laoer's hand. Just like on the eve of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Danfeng's eyes shone with wisdom, "Chief Lu made a good start. If the successor is incompetent, this good situation will be wasted. Let’s test him first, and if he works, use him, if not, change him."

"Okay, this is a good idea. My Guanyin maid is smart!"


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