Chapter 352 Contempt

On the second day, Meng Juren took poplar bamboo and poplar bamboo forest to stay responsible for harvesting high-yielding sweet potatoes and other crops. Zhou Shuren and others continued to rush to Lizhou City.

Although there are people left to harvest the crops, Lizhou City is still waiting for food to save lives. While rushing along the road, collecting cheap old grain from the passing farmers' homes has caused the convoy to become larger and larger. In order not to delay the journey, sometimes they will continue to drive at night. Take a rest in the car.

After half the journey, Zhulan was lucky enough to spend money to buy ginseng when she was in the capital. This time, not only her parents needed to make up for it, but she and Zhou Shuren also needed it. They were both exhausted these days.

Arriving at the boundary of Chuanzhou, once entering Chuanzhou, Zhulan found many apple trees. What a town of apples, Chuanzhou and Lizhou are close, and the geographical location is similar. The eyes of bamboo orchids are bright, and the ancient winter fruits are precious. "Shuren, look at the apple grove."

Zhou Shuren put down the ledger in his hand and looked in the direction Zhulan pointed. It was indeed an apple grove. "What's the matter? Want to eat apples?"

Zhulan, "No, I was thinking that Lizhou City is so close to Chuanzhou, so it must be suitable for growing apples. I want to buy mountain land, and then buy apple trees from Chuanzhou to plant. What do you think?"

Zhou Shuren was naturally supportive, "Listen to you."

Zhulan calculated, "I still need to build two ice cellars, and build more cellars. Apples can be stored for a few more days, and the price will become more expensive as the winter progresses. I can earn a lot by then."

Zhou Shuren listened to the ice cellar. The most important thing for him at the moment is to solve the food and clothing of the people in Lizhou City, so that this year's spring plowing can go smoothly. Don't think about other ways to increase income. Let's wait until the two major problems are solved.

There are quite a lot of apple trees in Chuanzhou, and there are many abandoned orchards in the mountains. They don’t know how to grow apples. The taste of apples is not good, and there is no profit.

I don't know how to grow bamboo orchids, and I still need professional fruit farmers to plant them. When the time comes, I will come to Chuanzhou to hire people.

The distance to Lizhou City is getting shorter and shorter, and there are more and more refugees who can't eat and beg for food. After seeing the huge grain trucks in the convoy, there are more and more people following the team. Fortunately, there are many officials. There are wild vegetables in spring again, so they won't be hungry and crazy to grab them.

Entering the area of ​​Lizhou City, there are many people digging wild vegetables to find food on the mountain. Fortunately, it is not a drought and no grass will grow. As long as the crops with higher yields are successfully cultivated, there is hope for life.

Lizhou City is Shangzhou, and it is also Zhili Prefecture. Zhou Shuren's status as the prefect is parallel to that of the magistrate. Although Zhou Shuren is still a fifth-rank official, because he is the magistrate of Zhili Prefecture, Zhou Shuren's salary is higher than that of Sanzhou.

Moreover, Lizhou City is a county under the jurisdiction of Zhili Prefecture, and Zhou Shuren's right to know the prefecture is not ordinary.

These were explained by Zhou Shuren to Zhulan later, and Zhulan knew that there were so many rumors in Zhoucheng.

In the boundary of Lizhou City, Zhulan saw that the children were all skinny and emaciated. This is the disaster of the war. The most miserable are still ordinary people. They have no money and cannot farm in their hometown. The money for fleeing is gone. I could only beg, and after finally finishing the war, I had no money when I returned to my hometown, and I couldn't afford the seeds for spring plowing, and the family's rations made things worse.

Lizhou City is poor and there are few merchants. Some wealthy families have not returned yet, let alone hire helpers. Without additional sources of income, they can only sell their sons and daughters.

Lizhou City currently has the most teeth.

Zhulan felt uncomfortable watching, she saw a team leaving with some children, all of which were bought by Ren Yazi.

Zhou Shuren hugged Zhulan tightly, "Don't look at it."

Hearing the cheers behind her, Zhulan felt even more heavy in her heart, "Fortunately, we collect food as we walk."

Zhou Shuren nodded, and several food convoys followed behind. Zhou Shuren sighed, "There is not much money left in his hand."

Zhulan was silent, there was indeed not much left, and now there are fifteen thousand taels left, and there will be more places to use the silver in the future, "Think about it, the Lizhou City where the silver came with you, at least not for a few days Daoist exploitation, we all use it on refugees, does it feel better to think so?"

Zhou Shuren smiled, "It is indeed much more comfortable."

If this is put down layer by layer, 50,000 taels of silver will be able to reach 20,000 taels in Lizhou City, thank God.

It was noon when we arrived in Lizhou City, and the Tongzhi and Tongjuan had already led people to wait outside the city gate for a long time.

When Zhou Shuren got out of the carriage, he saw Tong Zhi and Tong San with haggard faces. He had information given by the emperor. Both Tong Zhi and Tong San were newly transferred. He has been promoted to the fifth grade, although he has been promoted, Zhou Shuren, looking at the haggard look of his colleague, probably prefers to continue to suffer slowly in Sanzhou as a prefect.

The general judge was also a new transfer, coming from the Jiangnan prefecture. He was obviously in his thirties, but his haggard appearance made him look like he was in his forties.

The same acquaintance, Chen Chen, is forty-three years old. Not only is he in a state of desperation, but he is also constantly worried about whether his head will move. Number two, how can we deal with the mess in Lizhou City? Wouldn't it be that we move our heads together?

Now looking at the new Zhizhou Master Zhou, and looking at the huge convoy, he can tell that the cars behind are all grain trucks. He puts away his contempt. The emperor must have a reason for his importance.

Tongpan He Yun, thirty-six years old, let out a long breath when he saw the team, and help came.

Tongzhi Chen Chen and the judge He Yun stepped forward, "Master Zhou."

Zhou Shuren returned the salute, "Master Chen, Sir He."

Chen Chen and He Yun looked at each other and realized that they didn't believe that Master Zhou had investigated them in advance. The emperor must have told them that Master Zhou had given their surnames accurately. No wonder Lizhou City was newly transferred. People knew in their hearts that the emperor really valued this Mr. Zhou.

The emperor valued it, and they didn't dare to underestimate it. The two of them couldn't help but stare at the officials in the team. Who knows who is the emperor's man in it. Lizhou City is a mess, and the two of them have never relieved Lizhou City. The emperor must be dissatisfied with the current situation, it is better for them to be honest.

Chen Chen said: "Master Zhou has worked hard all the way, please go to the city."

Zhou Shuren said: "You two go first, I will explain to my family, and then I will go back to the yamen with the team."

As soon as the words fell, the sound of horseshoes came from a distance. Zhou Shuren looked at Wu Chun who was leading the way. He knew the news and came to pick up the Yang family.

Tongzhi, Tongpan and others were stunned. Why did the stationed General Yang come? They soon knew why.

Wu Chun got off his horse and saluted, "Uncle has worked hard all the way."

Zhou Shuren smiled, "I was thinking about sending you a letter when I entered the city, but you knew the news by yourself."

Wu Chun explained, "I sent people to guard outside the city gate all the time. Knowing that Fucheng welcomes uncle today, I came from the station. Uncle, grandpa and grandma, how is your journey?"

Zhou Shuren said: "He is in good health, but he needs to recuperate for a while after rushing home all the way. Today, I will go back to my uncle's house first. When my uncle comes back in the evening, our family will have a good reunion."

Wu Chun knew that his uncle had something to ask him, so he smiled and said, "Okay."

Tong San and Tong Zhi were silent, but they knew that because Lizhou City was close to the border, and it was also Shangzhou, there were more soldiers stationed than in other states, a total of 4,000 people, and the highest commander was General Zheng. This General Yang is the person with the second right to speak. These two generals have made great contributions, and the emperor personally entrusted him with great trust. Unexpectedly, he is still Master Zhou's eldest nephew!

The two of them really lost all their care this time. If I remember correctly, General Yang even saved General Zheng's life!