Taoist Master Shifang stood up and said: "Those aristocratic families are secretive and don't leave evidence. We can't suffer a loss, and the money we should collect cannot be less. Why not tell the Guanlong nobles that Jibei Youqi pretended to agree to the aristocratic family, By attacking various places, we are actually keeping a low profile and biding our time. By taking advantage of this, neither party will be offended."
"good!"
Long Wushuang nodded with satisfaction and left the village to be guarded by Taoist Master Shifang. He took a thousand Jibei Rangers with him and fought all the way to Lanling.
Four days later, Liang Xiao's motorcade finally arrived at Lanling and took a break at the Marquis Mansion in Lanling.
Officials in Lanling received the news one month in advance and have already informed the people in the fiefdom.
Every household in the neighborhood sent representatives to pay homage to the marquis who had exempted them from food tax.
Mu Qinxue's convoy lived in Liang Xiao's house, and her heart felt like a deer.
Liang Xiao directly let her stay at his home in Lanling, and it would take at least two days for Gongsun Yue's motorcade to catch up here!
After Mu Qinxue took a bath, Liang Xiao came to invite her to meet the people of Lanling.
The two of them rode in an open-air carriage, and Mu Qinxue sat upright, full of expectations.
Pei Hong, the magistrate of Lanling County, followed closely with a group of officials and government servants, looking respectful.
In the afternoon, more than 2,000 Lanling people gathered in the square, mostly adults, and everyone was full of respect.
Before Liang Xiao restored his title, they, the Lanling people, had to pay various taxes to the government.
Now, Liang Xiao only collects one-fifteenth of their land tax, which is no different from a good person.
It is said that the Marquis is back to inspect the fiefdom and will also work to improve the lives of the people of Lanling.
"Marquis Lanling is here!"
After the officials in front yelled, everyone looked around and saw Liang Xiao's motorcade approaching.
Sitting on the open-air carriage headed by them were Liang Xiao and Mu Qinxue.
"Eh? Look! There is a stunning girl beside the Marquis. Is she his wife?"
Mu Qinxue vaguely heard the people's discussion, and her heart was filled with sweetness.
She has been waiting for this day for a long time!
"Please let the misunderstanding become more intense..."
After Liang Xiao and Mu Qinxue got off the car and walked onto the high platform, all the people knelt down one after another with respectful expressions.
"Meet Marquis Lanling! Meet Marquis Lanling's wife!"
"ah?"
Even though she had been mentally prepared, when Mu Qinxue actually faced the calls of so many people, she still felt like a frightened deer. She was at a loss for a moment and her pretty face turned red.
"Oh, I, I..."
Mu Qinxue was so embarrassed that she couldn't even say the speech she had prepared in advance.
At this moment, Liang Xiao held her hand and said loudly: "Excuse me, everyone! You and I are all subjects of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Just bow down."
Everyone stood up and thanked Liang Xiao, but they only said that Liang Xiao was polite and obedient.
Mu Qinxue's inner joy could not be greater.
He did not deny "Mrs. Lanlinghou", nor did he explain!
Looking at the tired and respectful faces in the audience, Liang Xiao couldn't help but think of Xing Feng.
"Dear fellow villagers, our Lord's visit to Lanling this time was not just for a routine inspection. He also joined hands with the Dingguo Lord's Mansion to invest at least 30,000 taels of silver in this area, repairing bridges and roads, and opening wineries and restaurants. The hotel will bring more jobs to the people of Lanling. And the Marquis promised to give each of the people in the fief 500 yuan free of charge!"
"The person next to the Marquis is Miss Mu, the daughter of the Dingguo Marquis Mansion!"
After listening to Xuanwei's explanation, the people below bowed or knelt down and shed tears of gratitude.
"Thank you Lord Marquis! Thank you Dingguo Houfu! Thank you Madam Lanlinghou!!"
Mu Qinxue was filled with joy and cast a grateful look at the Xuanwei.
Just because he didn't explain specifically that he was not Mrs. Lanlinghou!
"How can that little vixen Gongsun Yue be my match~" Mu Qinxue felt extremely proud.
In the current Dazhou period, one tael of silver is equivalent to one thousand penny.
Liang Xiao had 8,000 households and more than 40,000 people. The cost of distributing money alone exceeded 20,000 taels of silver.
However, Liang Xiao plans to build various industries in Lanling. The two thousand taels of silver are just a way to attract big fish in the long run. It is also an affirmation of the people of Lanling. There are two hundred Lanling soldiers in the Liang family army, which is very important for the formation of the first batch of troops of the Liang family army. Indispensable contribution.
There are not many restrictions when doing things in your own fiefdom.
Moreover, Liang Xiao also hopes that Lanling can look for minerals, such as iron ore, which can be transported to Yanzhou or the capital in the future.
Lanling's public support is very important.
The county magistrate Pei Hong stood by and showed great respect.
The princes of the Great Zhou Dynasty could not do whatever they wanted in the fiefdom, they only enjoyed the taxation of the fiefdom, and the people still had to accept the management of officials appointed by the court.
However, Prime Minister Lanling's Mansion specially sent someone to explain that it fully supported Liang Xiao in building bridges, repairing roads, and purchasing properties.
Lanling's prosperity can be regarded as his political achievement. Pei Hong naturally tried his best and hoped that Liang Xiao would invest here quickly.
The news that Liang Xiao came to Lanling to distribute money quickly spread throughout the county, and everyone was happy and praised Liang Xiao.
After Liang Xiao arranged the registration and payment personnel, he took Mu Qinxue back to his residence.
It was already dusk, and Mu Qinxue was sitting opposite Liang Xiao, feeling ashamed and happy watching him drink.
Liang Xiao still didn't let her stay in the inn, so she stayed here.
"Qinxue, I'll try to compose music, and then you can try playing it with a pipa or guzheng. How about it?" Liang Xiao suggested.
Mu Qinxue happily agreed and waited aside, watching Liang Xiao compose the music. She felt happy and sweet, and thought to herself: "The little vixen must still be disgraced on the road, right?"
Mu Qinxue couldn't help but get angry when she thought of Gongsun Yue.
She wants to maintain her image as a lady and talented woman, so she cannot be as bold as Gongsun Yue. Compared to Gongsun Yue, she seems a bit passive.
In the dead of night, the sound of guzheng and pipa could be heard from time to time in Liang Xiao's yard.
Liang Xiao slowly adjusted the music score based on his own memory, and the smart Mu Qinxue was able to play it for him soon.
"You are really proficient in all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting." Liang Xiao praised.
"My grandma taught me well~" Mu Qinxue said softly.
Liang Xiao fell into silence.
Her grandma...
In the afternoon of the next day, Mu Qinxue accompanied Liang Xiao to inspect the fiefdom and returned, and it was time for dinner again.
Remembering that Liang Xiao only had a simple meal at noon, Mu Qinxue mustered up the courage to say: "This place is not as good as the capital, and there are not many delicious food. Let me cook you a meal, Lin'er and the others will help!"
"Oh? You can also cook?" Liang Xiao's eyes lit up.
"My grandma taught me well~" Mu Qinxue said happily.
Liang Xiao twitched the corner of his mouth and nodded with a smile.
At dusk, when I look at the delicious food on the table, I can’t help but twitch my fingers and praise it profusely.
"She is indeed a wonderful woman."
Mu Qinxue specifically asked him to watch her cook just now, proving that the others were just there to help her.
"Eunuch Lin, please try it~" Mu Qinxue urged.
To capture a man's heart, capture his stomach first!
This was her grandma's secret recipe for taking down her grandpa.
Liang Xiao agreed immediately, and picked up the chopsticks with Mu Qinxue. Just as they were about to use them, another delicate voice came from the distance.
"Brother Liang Xiao~"
Mu Qinxue's pupils shrank and her eyes moved towards the beautiful figure at the door, instantly filled with murderous intent.
Now is the critical moment for him to capture Liang Xiao.
How come she came so fast!
