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    Jia Lian was busy apologizing: "When my son-in-law heard about desertion and famine, he felt frightened, so"

    Wang Ziteng snorted: "You don't know about the natural and man-made disasters in Fujian and Zhejiang in the past few years. Don't you have some idea in your heart? Are you so scared?"

    Jia Lian was shocked: "Before, I only thought about fighting the Japanese pirates. I really didn't care about people's livelihood. I really didn't expect that the people would live in such hardship."

    Wang Ziteng waved his hand: "You, a prince and grandson, know nothing about the sufferings of the people. If I hadn't been adjusting food and grass since the beginning of spring, not to mention the people, the officials would also starve to death."

    Jia Lian said: "I was thinking, don't each province have a warehouse? Can it be opened for disaster relief?"

    Wang Ziteng smiled: "How do you think the victims survived the past three months?"

    Jia Lian's heart sank, should he die in this famine?

    How could Jia Lian be reconciled when years of hard work were wiped out in one go: "Did my father-in-law ever report the famine in Fujian and Zhejiang to the imperial court?"

    Wang Ziteng snorted coldly: "How dare I delay such a big thing? The famine in Fujian and Zhejiang is a natural and man-made disaster, not caused by my incompetence. Besides, I am in charge of the nine provinces. It is none of my business if all the people starve to death. I  Why cover for them?"

    Jia Lian frowned: "But when I was in Kyoto, I only knew about the famine in Gansu, but not about the famine in Zhejiang?"

    Prince Teng said: "That's because a large number of people died in Gansu. In Zhejiang, because I distributed food and grass, fewer people died of starvation. Furthermore, there were originally Japanese pirates in Fujian and Zhejiang, so the large number of dead people was covered up."

    Jia Lian said angrily: "Since the report has been submitted, it is impossible for Prince Xi to supervise the household department and not know that he didn't say a word when I went to say goodbye before leaving. Is this deliberately trying to trick me?"

    Wang Ziteng patted Jia Lian on the shoulder: "Why are you so impatient? Sit down!"

    Jia Lian akimbo was angry: "How can I sit still? As soon as I came to Fujian and Zhejiang, people died on a large scale. I can't do it. I have to think of something quickly."

    Wang Ziteng threw down a file of cases: "I told you to sit down, just sit down and take a look. This is the result of my secret inspections in various prefectures and counties in the past few months."

    Jia Lian was furious when he saw it: "How dare they, these moths? These rich and unkind things must be cured." Then Jia Lian relaxed and laughed: "We have rice seeds!"

    Wang Ziteng waved his hand: "We have rice seeds, so don't delay the paddy fields. What about the dry fields? There are half of the dry fields in the two provinces, and only half of the more than 130 counties have sown seeds. The rest of the dry fields are all abandoned, and the spring harvest has been exhausted!"

    Jia Lian suddenly laughed: "Don't you know, father-in-law? I have discovered a crop that not only has a high yield, but is also drought-resistant. The sowing time is exactly in April and May. As long as I mobilize all farmers to cultivate their dry fields for two seasons, autumn will be  There will no longer be a problem of famine.¡±

    Wang Ziteng was surprised: "What crop?"

    Jia Lian smiled and said, "Don't you remember? I have to thank you for discovering that crop. Don't you remember what you and Du Ruoxin bought?"

    Wang Ziteng raised his eyebrows: "Sweet potato?"

    Jia Lian nodded: "Yes, it's sweet potatoes. After I returned to Beijing, I discussed sweet potatoes with Mr. Du in detail. Sweet potatoes are easy to grow, drought-resistant and high-yielding. They are a good thing for drought relief. I had thought about letting Jia Yun try planting them before planting them again.  Promotion, it seems, is not possible now, and must be promoted immediately, otherwise, the famine in autumn will be difficult to withstand."

    Wang Ziteng was overjoyed: "This is a major event that benefits the country and the people. If it is really done, you will leave your name in history!"

    Jia Lian was very happy when he heard this and hurriedly handed over his hands: "It's all thanks to Master Taishan!"

    Wang Ziteng laughed: "You are so unprofitable that you can't afford to be early. I said you trained Jia Yun so carefully, why did you let him marry a wild girl, but you are waiting here!"

    That night, Jia Lian summoned Little Leopard.

    When the little leopard saw Jia Lian, he saw his biological father, and the joy in his eyes could only flow out: "I heard that the adults are coming, and the little one and the guys from the Royal Forest Army didn't sleep well for several nights. They were counting the days on their fingers every day.  But when you come, we don¡¯t dare to disturb you, for fear of disturbing you.¡±

    Jia Lian was also very happy and patted the little leopard on the shoulder: "It has grown taller again and is stronger."

    Immediately, Jia Lian gave an order, and Long'er held a big bundle and gave it to Little Leopard: "These are the clothes and shoes that the old lady gave to the young Lord."

    The little leopard's eyes suddenly turned red. He is now capable and can take his mother to live here. However, his mother is unwilling to cause trouble to her son. She likes children very much and has been helping Guanshan to take care of the orphans in Changping.

    Jia Lian advised: "Although your mother is in poor health, she lives a very happy life and has adopted many godbrothers and sisters for you. I will bring you this time"?Twenty personal guards are all your godbrothers. When you have time, you teach them how to fight at sea. If they come to the sea and don't fight at sea, they will suffer.  "

    The little leopard patted his chest and said, "Leave it all to your subordinates."

    Jia Lian added: "This time, your mother specifically mentioned your marriage. You are not young. You are already in your twenties. Now you are considered successful. Why haven't you found a wife yet?"

    The little leopard smiled and said, "General Lu also made arrangements for me. Unfortunately, those beauties from Suzhou and Hangzhou were so frightened when they saw me. How will I live my life in the future? I just thought about it and let it go."

    Jia Lian advised: "Don't set your sights too high. Just pass on the family line. Not all couples in this world are in harmony with each other and have deep love!"

    The little leopard laughed dryly: "Just wait."

    Jia Lian did not get entangled and talked about official business: "How many people are left in the original Shuiziying and Kuiziying?"

    Little Leopard said: "When General Feng left, he ordered the two battalions to disband on the spot. We solicited the opinions of the soldiers. Those who were willing to return home were given five taels of travel expenses to settle down, and those who were unwilling to return were merged into the Yongding Army.  , the Yongding Army was greatly reduced in number. The officers and soldiers of Shuiziying and Kuiziying were both experienced in land and sea warfare. It was more cost-effective to accept them than to recruit them again. General Lu asked General Feng for instructions, and General Feng agreed. At first, the Yulin Army left 1,200 people  , 200 people returned home, and more than 100 people from the Xishan Imperial Army returned to the capital. The remaining 800 people are now under Xiao's command, and they all consider themselves Imperial Army. "

    Jia Lian waved his hand: "The army can no longer be called the Yulin Army. The Yulin Army is the emperor's garrison. We can keep the name Shuiziying, Kuiziying and Haiziying. I have already discussed with General Lu. From now on, your subordinate will be the governor of the governor's office."

    Little Leopard nodded: "My subordinates know."

    Jia Lian handed three envelopes to Little Leopard: "You go back and prepare today, and go on errands for me tomorrow. Seal these three places for me. If they are captured, they will be taken directly to the inspection office and handed over to Mr. Wang."

    Wang Ziteng was born in a criminal background, so no one can escape from him.

    Jia Lian himself continued to meet the county magistrates from various places leisurely, while Little Leopard led the three battalions out early in the morning and went straight to the three prefectures of Taizhou, Wenzhou and Ningbo.

    Three days later, on March 15, Jia Lian went to court for the first time since he was promoted to governor.

    This time, Jia Lian smiled and summoned eleven prefects from Zhejiang Province to attend the hearing: "This governor encountered a very difficult case today. I would like to ask you eleven parents to take charge of the case for me."

    ?????????????????????????????????????????????? Three people collapsed immediately.

    Jia Lian sneered: "What's wrong with the three parents? Are you feeling unwell?"

    The three of them trembled and kowtowed on the ground: "My lord, make atonement!"

    Jia Lian waved his hand, and Master Yan and Master Jiang passed the three confessions to the prefects sitting in the hall for viewing.  The expressions of all the prefects suddenly changed.

    Jia Lian was on top, his majestic eyes slowly swept across everyone's faces, waiting for these people to sit on pins and needles.  Jia Liancai smiled faintly: "You all remember, three days ago, I asked everyone how you organized self-rescue? You all said it, and I listened. I remember clearly that the Taizhou Prefecture said that he  All the rich households in the government have borrowed all their food reserves. He said that because of the Japanese pirates and his help in raising military rations last year, the official and social warehouses have been cleaned up. But, do you know who these three people are?"

    Jia Lian pointed to the man wearing a sky blue robe and asked Taizhou Prefecture: "Do you know this man?"

    Taizhou Prefecture kowtowed: "I know my sin, please forgive me, please forgive me for your sake"

    Jia Lian smashed three red sticks on the top and said, "Who are you looking at? Tell me and I will listen to you?"

    Jia Lian's eyes swept across the faces of all the officials in the hall: "Does anyone know the origin of this Master from Taizhou Prefecture? Could you please help me clear up my doubts?"

    The officials were silent.

    Jia Lian pointed out: "Hangzhou Prefecture?"

    Hangzhou Prefecture could only report back: "This gentleman's surname is Li, and he is from Zhengding Prefecture, Zhili. His aunt married into the clan, and she is the wife of the Duke of Kyoto Town."

    How could Jia Lian not know, he just deliberately let people reveal his origin.  This man is Shui Huan's uncle who regretted his marriage before the battle, and was a former two-ranked Jinshi.  It's strange that the daughter of the family dared to do such a thing. When her brother was disabled, he wanted to repent and marry Xijue's brother.

    Jia Lian snorted: "It turns out that they are all uncles from high-ranking officials and powerful families. No wonder they are so bold. Not to mention the life-saving food for the common people, they dare to resell it at high prices. Everyone knows that now the territory of Fujian and Zhejiang is devastated just after the war. Many states  Counties experienced reduced production or even no harvest last fall. More than 70 prefectures and counties did not plant wheat last winter due to lack of seeds. Now we are in a lean period. We are also facing reduced production and no harvest in autumn. Tens of millions of people are waiting for food. But the houses of these Futai masters are opening  In the grain store, people are plundering people's wealth for the price of five taels of wheat. Can you guys tell me, should I look at the fifth prince of the country and forgive these gentlemen who embezzle the people's life-saving food, drink the people's blood, and eat the people's fat and oil?  Scum, dressed like a beast?" (Remember this website address: www.hlnovel.com)There is no harvest, and tens of thousands of people are waiting for food.  The houses of these Futai masters in front of me are running grain stores, and they are plundering people's wealth at the price of five taels of wheat per day. Please tell me, should I, for the sake of the fifth prince of the town, forgive these people for embezzling life-saving grains from the people?  , a gentle scum who drinks the blood of the people and eats the fat of the people, dressed like a beast?  "(Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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