The fight in the harem subsided for a short time. If she could think about the harem all day, it must be because she had too little work. If Li Shaoyun worked overtime every day, she would not be able to think of anything to fight for favor.
Zhuang Xun's move to let go of the shopkeeper made Li Shaoyun realize for the first time that power was also a torturous and tiring thing.
As the spring melts and the snow melts, officials trained by the Xia Kingdom arrive one after another, and conquering the recalcitrant family becomes Zhuang Xun's current task.
The completion was extremely smooth. Without the men of the Li family, the independent family had general talents. Facing Zhuang Xun's high morale and well-equipped soldiers, they were nothing more than crushed mantis arms.
At the same time, he presided over the implementation of the new law and gradually expanded the territory. The entire Jizhou was finally protected by the new law. He attacked the aristocratic families, divided the land, encouraged farming, reduced the tax burden, and stole the grain of the aristocratic families.
The progress was too fast, not talking about the process of digesting Chengguo, but with Queen Mother Jiang.
With Li Rusi's joining, Li Shaoyun, who felt that her status was stable, cleared the way for Zhuang Xun. She felt that she was more and more powerful and could use the status given by Zhuang Xun to do something to relieve Zhuang Xun's worries.
But the harder she worked, the more time she had for Zhuang Xun and the Queen Mother Jiang to deepen their relationship. Angrily, Li Shaoyun worked harder and led Li Rusi to attack Zhuang Xun. She felt that she had status in Zhuang Xun's eyes before she was willing to do so. .
The two of them were obviously not on the same track, so they didn't know what they were arguing about. Zhuang Xun couldn't understand it, but he did enjoy the benefits.
Empress Dowager Jiang became more and more docile and courteous to him. Even if she didn't do anything she loved, she could still feel her feelings warming up. Zhuang Xun was not emotionally invested, but this feeling was really enjoyable.
Under Empress Dowager Jiang's deliberate pandering, Zhuang Xun got along very happily with her. When spring came, he was able to take Empress Dowager Jiang for an outing, leaving poor Concubine Li Shu to continue working.
That's right, the appointment of the Xia Kingdom palace came down, giving the hard-working beauty her due status, the fourth lady is also the fourth concubine.
Si Qinmi did not stop him in any way. The instructions in the canonization were to take care of Zhuang Xun and not make him feel uncomfortable. Li Shaoyun finally understood something.
All things revived and the earth turned green. In the carriage heading to Qinghu Mountain, Zhuang Xun hugged Queen Mother Jiang and rubbed each other's temples intimately.
Empress Dowager Jiang left Zhuang Xun alone. Zhuang Xun's possession of her was also the result of her indulgence. If she wanted to win the favor of the jackal, how could she not sell some meat.
Although Zhuang Xun was still wary of her mentally, he was very honest physically and was eye-catching when she was next to her, not to mention all kinds of intimacy.
She is more delicate than flowers, with a kind and charming attitude. Perhaps because she is pregnant, Queen Mother Jiang has become more maternal, which makes Zhuang Xun like her more and more, just from the perspective of beauty.
Today is a trip to Qinghu Mountain. At the same time, Zhuang Xun also wants to see Xuannv. No, visiting Xuannv is the main purpose. For Empress Dowager Jiang, she hopes that Xuannv will recognize her, but it is not to identify her. It should be said that she hopes to meet Xuannv. Aware of Queen Mother Jiang’s purpose.
Xuan Nu's feelings are completely different from those of Queen Mother Jiang. It's also a matter of stance, but Xuan Nu has the tolerance to raise the muzzle of the gun by five centimeters. Zhuang Xun also has better senses for Xuan Nu. Even if nothing is found in his investigation, seeing this strange place My girlfriend should do the same.
The carriage moved slowly, and Zhuang Xun lifted the curtains. The farmers outside had already started working hard, and their eyes were bright and shining. It must be his own land, so there was hope.
Officials were put in place to replace the original big families, backed by the army and newly promoted soldiers, to promote land distribution and give hope to the people.
"You are looking at Zhuang Xun so intently. What are you thinking about?" Looking at Zhuang Xun's expression, Queen Mother Jiang asked curiously. Because she was sitting sideways in Zhuang Xun's arms, she could not see outside and could only see Zhuang Xun's face.
Put away your prejudiced heart, Zhuang Xun is not incapable of reading, and his reading habits are not bad. Zhuang Xun really has no shortcomings, and his lust is not a shortcoming, because his lust does not delay business.
Zhuang Xun's hand was still touching her belly, and it was slightly curved. This was a sign of his victory over Queen Mother Jiang. Queen Mother Jiang looked at this young man who was younger than her own son. She had complicated feelings and wanted to give birth to an heir for Zhuang Xun. , seems to have a blood connection with him.
"Ah, I'm watching people farming." Zhuang Xun kissed the beauty's cheek casually, and he could kiss her as much as he wanted. The beautiful Empress Dowager Jiang was his private property, at least he already thought so.
"What's so good about farming?" Empress Dowager Jiang was also used to Zhuang Xun's small actions. He liked Empress Dowager Jiang and let it go. There was something strange. It wasn't a big problem. The bigger problem was in her stomach. After relaxing her mind, Habits become natural.
Lan Qiu, who was watching Zhuang Xun's dissolute behavior, laughed secretly. It would be great if the two of them could stay like this forever. She sincerely hoped that the two of them would be harmonious, so that she could alleviate her guilt. She had betrayed Empress Dowager Jiang so that she would always be in trouble. Keep feeling guilty until Queen Mother Jiang relaxes.
"I feel that I have done something of great merit and allocated land to the people. When they are happy, I am also happy. There is a kind of savior plot, and I feel that it has made their lives better."
Some people have the sky on their upper lip and the earth on their lower lip. They wish they could eat everything between heaven and earth in one bite. Everyone is their own slave, dedicating everything to him and enslaving everyone.
Zhuang Xun is different. He always adheres to the principle that if he has meat to eat, he is willing to give soup to his men and more. He eats larger pieces of meat and gives small pieces to people. It does not even affect his ability to live with his wife at home. He is willing to eat small pieces of meat and give people large pieces of meat.
He is kind-hearted and cannot see others suffering too much, even after traveling for so many years. This is also true after seeing the fucked up world. Otherwise, he would not save He Heng, Huang Xi and others. He is not afraid of the current difficulties, but is afraid of the darkness where there is no improvement.
"Didn't I tell you before? Seeing that their lives have improved, I will be happy when I hold you. There is no burden, because they have supported me, and I can't hold a beautiful woman in my arms and watch them eat. Damn it, I have to be responsible for them."
Zhuang Xun said very naturally. He had said this many times. He was not the kind of born saint who could ignore fame and fortune. He enjoyed his feudal life at the moment, provided that he fulfilled the duties of a feudal lord. Responsibility, take care of his subjects.
He also understands the responsibilities of feudal monarchs. He will not be like some monarchs who only enjoy rights and do not assume obligations, or even think that not assuming obligations is correct.
"Yes." Empress Dowager Jiang responded. It's still him. It's still the same him. Zhuang Xun, who told himself before that he wanted to make the people of Jiannan Road well fed and clothed, has never changed. He has always been like this. If he says he is lustful, the harem will Pamper a few, don't care about ostentation, don't care about extravagant enjoyment, use the extra money and energy to improve people's livelihood.
It's not an assessment indicator of the underworld, it's just because he wants to do it. He doesn't mean to gain any merit, he just thinks so in his heart and does the action.
"Well..." He kissed the beautiful woman on the cheek again. He wanted to see the scenery, appreciate the beauties, and be at ease.
If there were no such troubled times and this ability, this would be the life Zhuang Xun wanted after traveling through time, traveling with his concubine to enjoy the mountains, rivers, and beauties.
Holding the beauty's hand, holding her waist, walking by the Qinghu Lake, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the scenery of the mountains beside the lake. Zhuang Xun will restrain himself outside, and can't have sex just because Empress Dowager Jiang looks good. However, the two people walking together did look like a couple. Their heights did not match very well, but their movements were already harmonious.
Because he was afraid of getting into trouble because he put a hat and veil on Queen Mother Jiang when she went out, Zhuang Xun was not afraid of trouble. No matter how big the trouble was in Jizhou now, he could solve it.
The warm spring breeze has lifted the haze. As a sacred place of metaphysics, the fairyland is hazy, but it has lost some of its usual popularity and is no longer as bustling with people coming and going in the past.
I remember the first time I came here, there were a lot of cruise ships and a lot of people fishing. It had a very commercial atmosphere. This time there were fewer people. Zhuang Xun discovered this problem while walking.
Because they were here to see Xuannv, there were only a few people with them, and the people should not be kept away because of the ostentation.
Walking to the pier, Zhuang Xun couldn't help but ask a ferryman because of this situation.
"Boatman, is the war so serious? Is it hard for everyone to live in a place like Qinghu Mountain? I see there are fewer tourists and fewer business people."
Zhuang Xun did not want people to pray to gods and worship Buddha, but it could relieve people's pain and persuade people to do good. Zhuang Xun did not object to it. His stance was in one word, practical.
"It's all because of Xia Zi." The boatman said straightforwardly without being polite.
Zhuang Xun was stunned, and Empress Dowager Jiang also pricked up her ears. This depressed situation seemed to be related to Zhuang Xun. He had defeated a group of powerful people, and no one would travel extravagantly anymore.
Zhuang Xun was already prepared to be scolded, and he was looking for scolding. He could think of it no matter how much he thought about it. Asking someone like this would short-circuit his brain.
"The fields have been divided among people in the summer. Now is the spring plowing season. Whoever comes here to ferry to earn money? I also have a son to work, so I came to see if I can do some business. Do you want to visit the lake?"
The boatman shook his head and said with a grateful expression on his face. As a beneficiary, he naturally had to say good things about Zhuang Xun.
"No need, just because I visited the bustling market in Qinghu Mountain last time, I thought it was because King Xia imprisoned the big family and there was no one around, so everyone left this issue of making a living."
Zhuang Xun smiled awkwardly. He didn't dare to sit on the boat. Just because someone was protecting him didn't mean he could roam freely.
"Where are you from? How can you say bad things about Xia Zi? He imprisoned the big family not for us common people? You are from the family, right?"
The boatman looked at Zhuang Xun unkindly, as if looking at an enemy. His tone was a bit high-pitched, and the people around him also looked unfriendly after hearing this.
"If my master were from a noble family and could play so leisurely, I'm afraid he wouldn't be trembling at home, fearing that my Xia army would descend from the sky."
Lan Qiu stood up and scolded them directly. Her words were full of arrogance, but they unexpectedly shocked the boatmen.
"They are nobles from the Xia Kingdom. I'm offended." Upon hearing Zhuang asked where they were from, the boatman's attitude became much better.
"It's okay. Boatman, you can be so grateful to King Xia. We are also happy. The benefits brought by King Xia can be shared by everyone."
Zhuang Xun smiled. Isn't this attitude an endorsement of him?
"My guest doesn't know that the land around the Qinghu Mountains was originally owned by the Huang family. The lake and the boats were originally owned by the Bai family. Farming the land requires land rent, and fishing requires boat rent. Now they all belong to the state. Now, everyone has been given land, Xia Zi Bodhisattva came down to earth to save us poor people."
The boatman said with sincerity that he had his own land and would no longer accept exploitation from aristocratic families. His gratitude and support for this could only be so strong.
"It's not that exaggerated. The Xia Kingdom is like this, and the Yu Kingdom was like this before. King Xia should be happy to see you living a good life."
Zhuang Xun was disgusted by what he heard. As a monarch, he couldn't listen to this. He was so grateful for such a thing that he almost cried. Please spare him.
"That's why we say that Xia Zi is a Bodhisattva who descended to earth to save the suffering people all over the world. Sir, you may be biased against the Emperor because you are from a wealthy family, but the Emperor is undoubtedly a saint..."
Seeing Zhuang Xun's expression of disapproval, the boatman began to share his experiences incessantly. He was bullied in various ways, unable to make money, and now King Xia's appearance seemed like hope.
"...Xia Zi once came to Qinghu Mountain to divine marriage and asked to marry the second sister of the Li family. After this period, Qinghu Mountain will be lively. After all, King Xia and Emperor Xia have been here."
"Okay, we have to go up the mountain, otherwise we won't be able to come down in time." The boatman mentioned that he was seeking marriage, and Zhuang Xun remembered something important.
The highlight of today is to visit Xuannv.
Walking on the mountain road, Zhuang Xun was in a happy mood, happier than looking at flowers and grass. This was clearly felt by Empress Dowager Jiang who was holding hands with him.
Empress Dowager Jiang didn't start the conversation much. She just accepted Zhuang Xun's joking words and walked up the mountain step by step to Xuannv's mountain gate.
She felt that Zhuang Xun wanted her to see it and soften her stance, but thinking about the happy look next to Zhuang Xun, there was no trace of rehearsal.
After carefully considering what the boatman said, it was indeed what Zhuang Xun did that had the effect, rather than finding a group of actors, which made his already confused heart even more confused.
"We're finally here, we need to exercise more, huh." Zhuang Xun walked to the mountain gate and wiped his sweat with his free hand.
I'm used to being pampered and haven't walked much on mountain roads, so I was still a little tired after walking all of a sudden.
Taking the handkerchief he used to wipe his sweat with her bare hands, Queen Mother Jiang said in a strange tone: "You still keep it?"
The handkerchief was given to Zhuang Xun at the Wanshou Banquet. The last time Zhuang Xun broke up with her, he didn't throw the handkerchief away.
"When I was so angry, I didn't notice it at the time, but I noticed it later. I have been carrying it for so many years. I miss you a little bit, but after thinking about it, I still haven't lost it."
Zhuang Xun explained that his attitude towards handkerchiefs is the same as his attitude towards people. At first, he wanted to kill and tear them up. Later, when he came to his senses, he started to think differently. The fate of handkerchiefs is also better than that of people. After all, utensils are not people.
"Well, let's go in." Wiping Zhuang Xun's cheek again with a handkerchief, Queen Mother Jiang retracted her pocket.
"My handkerchief...are you taking it back?" Zhuang Xun frowned.
"I was never around you before, so I gave you a handkerchief and you would miss me. Now Aijia will always be by your side, so why do you need a handkerchief?"
(End of chapter)
