The skilled widow is busy farming

It was summer, and the county magistrate's wife sent someone to urgently summon Xiuniang and the clan elders, saying they had something to discuss.

Xiu Niang glanced at the housekeeper who came to pick her up.

"Ma'am, do you have anything important for me to do?"

"There are some things. I heard that the road is going to be built. The matter is urgent and we need to send some people. I want you to go over and discuss the road building."

"That's it. You sit down and have a cup of tea while I change my clothes."

"okay."

"Xiaoya, go find Grandpa and Grandpa and ask them to quickly change their clothes and leave with me. The county government has important matters."

"Okay, I'll go right now."

Xiaoya quickly called for someone to call the two old people.

Xiuniang and her two grandfathers went to the county government in a carriage.

The county magistrate received them in the inner courtyard.

"Xiu Niang, we have received an official document from the superior. We need to build the road. We need to finish it before winter, otherwise we will be criticized. But what should we do? It is a long road to be built in such a short time."

The county magistrate's wife was so anxious that her eyes were red.

"Don't panic. As long as I'm here, the sky won't fall. Let's find a solution together. Our village will definitely support you in your official duties and provide people, effort and money. Don't be afraid."

"Mrs. Li, you must help me."

The county magistrate was very respectful of Lijiacun because he was born into a poor peasant family. If he hadn't met and made friends with Li Rui, he wouldn't have come to be the county magistrate of a wealthy county like Lijiacun. This is a fat man.

County magistrates are also divided into three, six, and nine grades. Wang Qiaoer and her husband went to the poor counties in the northwest to fight for their lives, but the county magistrate came to Lijia Village. This is a wealthy place, and it is easy to achieve results. Only with political achievements can you have a future, otherwise Staying in a poor county all your life until you retire when you are old is the reality.

"Sir, how long do you need to cultivate and where do you start?"

"I called you here just to discuss this matter with you. Come and see..."

The county magistrate quickly took out the map and showed it to the grandpa and the others. It was a long stretch of road within the jurisdiction of the magistrate. Be sure to do it well, otherwise you will be in trouble. This is a government order and no one is allowed. Any possibility of delay in changing the intercession.

Once the official document is issued, it must be completed.

"Do you know how long other counties are?"

"It's this way, you see, this is the road section in the next county, this is the road section in my neighboring county, and beyond that is this way."

"Hey, there's going to be a war in the northwest."

"How did you know that?"

The county magistrate looked at Xiuniang in surprise. He felt that Li Rui was too powerful. When he came, he said that if he had any difficulties, he would go to this aunt and ensure that he could be cured with medicine.Now it seems that I really had to listen to Brother Rui.

"Look, if this road extends, you have to go from here. Enter the river and transport it by boat. Generally, food and grass are transported by boat, which is faster and more stable. If there is an army pressing down on the boat, most people don't dare to make a fuss about it. That's a big deal. Okay, we are on this journey just to get the last grain and fodder onto the ship."

"It turns out that the time is indeed too short."

"In this way, we will divide this section of road and distribute it. Villages with a lot of people will go here. This road is not easy to repair. I remember there are many stones. Our village has a lot of people. It is the most difficult and painful road to repair."

"How embarrassing is this? I originally arranged this section of the road, which is easy to repair."

The magistrate rubbed his hands and blushed. "This is also for the sake of the justice of the court, and it is also to prevent our county from dying while building roads. If you are willing to listen to my advice, I guarantee that you will die less and do it beautifully, so that you can get the chance to go to school." Feng is satisfied."

"Just say whatever you want and I'll listen to you."

The county magistrate is sure that Xiu Niang is indeed a good person among people and has real abilities. "

"We must make full use of the poor, rich, and small population of the villagers and make reasonable arrangements. Otherwise, it will be easy to die on a large scale. Poor villages have to build good roads. Life cannot be so difficult because poor families cannot afford good food. Food, if you can’t afford good food if you work hard, you will really die.”

"That's right. You're absolutely right. That's what worries me."

"In this way, our village donates some food, and you send people to cook, make unified arrangements, and take care of the food for the people who build the roads. This can ensure that everyone is fed to a certain extent, and will not cause an accident. Everyone will die, and no one will be able to plant seeds in the future. What will you do when you hand over the food?"

"Yes, you have spoken to my heart, so I will do as you say."

"Purchasing is unified, and the meals must contain meat. This is the time for the rich and rural households to contribute. Each household will donate some food, or else someone will come to build the road and let them choose."

The county magistrate's eyes lit up and he knew what to do.

"I understand."

Next, the sections for road construction will be allocated according to the difficulty level and the specific conditions of each village. Villages that are too poor cannot build roads that are too difficult. If they are already in a state of not having enough to eat, they will have to die from exhaustion if they continue to do heavy physical work. No.

Three more groups of personnel will be replaced. In the morning, noon and afternoon, the three groups of government officials will quickly lead the villagers to build roads, so that the villagers can also be rotated and people will not be tortured to death. Plus the county magistrate provides enough food, the problem should not be big. .

Next, the arrangements began. The county magistrate first summoned the wealthy gentry and ordered them to provide grain and meat, at least pork and vegetables.

On the way back, Xiuniang explained to the two grandfathers, "The county magistrate came to us to ask us to pay for food. Lijia Village is a big family, so you have to be the first to stand up, otherwise the squires will not provide food. This He is a classmate of Brother Rui. Once we get along well, we can bring a lot of conveniences to Lijia Village. If you do a good job this time, there will be less trouble in the future. I think there is going to be a war in the northwest. I wonder if helping him this time will help the village to produce fewer strong men."

"You're right, we understand. I understood when you said war. Our village can provide food and meat. In this way, he owes us a favor and allows our village to have a choice when it comes to producing young men."

"Yes, I think so too. It is much better to let him perform political achievements than to give him money and gifts. He can remember our favor, and giving gifts may not necessarily feed him enough."

"That's the thing."

"Let us go back and inform the village. The village is also in charge of food. There must be meat. In hot weather, mung bean soup and sour plum soup must be provided. Meat must be provided for every meal. We must not be stingy. The strong laborers are rotated."

"Okay, I'll arrange it when I get back."

"Bring some more wine, and keep the police officer's food and drink full, so that the King of Hell will not have trouble with the little devil."

"clear."

"The older children of the clan school also have to take turns to build roads. Our village's tasks must be completed, otherwise we will lose all face. The county magistrate will remember us, and the courtesy we used to feed us will be in vain. We are close to the village on our left and right, and our food If you don't have enough, give it a bite, don't be stingy, and after we build a good relationship, it won't be troublesome to plant and water the land."

"Sure, it's a small head, it's nothing to worry about."

The uncle naturally understands Xiu Niang's purpose of taking care of the neighboring villages. After establishing a good relationship, it will not be troublesome to come and go frequently, otherwise it will be very annoying to guard against villains.

Back in the village, the great grandfather rang the bell again.

This means that something important needs to be announced. When the bell rings, the villagers must come.

"Everyone, please be quiet. We have something important to inform you."

Everyone calmed down and waited for the grandpa to speak.