Chapter 277: Indescribably awesome
No one else was brought, including the shadow eunuch.
The reason is that the speed is slower when there are more people, and there is no need to bring them along.
If Wei Jinzhong was not needed for some chores, even Wei Jinzhong and Zhu Houzhao would not want to take him with him.
The journey was more than a thousand miles, and for Bailong, even if he brought three people with him, even if it was winter, it would only take more than two hours.
But the horse Wei Jinzhong was riding was not that fast. Even if he used his true energy to help speed up the horse, it was still greatly slowed down.
It was not until evening that we arrived at the Jindi area.
"This is the Land of Jin!"
Zhu Hou looked at the land sealed by the heavy snow, but felt a sincere joy, expectation, and yearning.
Because this is the testing ground for all his policies.
In other words, this is his brainchild.
He has been looking forward to this place for several years.
Today, I finally came here.
"Remember, don't expose my identity." Zhu Houzhao warned again, then slowed down and started looking for the village at will.
The two women nodded, feeling novel.
Not long after, they arrived outside an ordinary village. Zhu Houzhao and his two women dismounted and walked into the village. Wei Jinzhong also dismounted and followed behind.
With the white dragon here, there is no need to worry about the two horses being alone outside the village.
While walking, Zhu Houzhao looked at the village and nodded secretly. The houses were not bad. They were better than the villages he saw in Jinzhou. They were not much worse than those around the capital.
Because it was winter on the first day of the Lunar New Year and it was evening, there were no people on the streets of the village. Every house had lights on and smoke rising from cooking stoves.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Houzhao was even more satisfied.
At this time, people in this village also discovered Zhu Houzhao and others.
After all, Zhu Houzhao's figure is too burly, his temperament is domineering and heroic, and you can tell he is a big shot at a glance.
Hua Zhenzhen and Yang Yaoqin next to them looked like fairies descending to earth.
It would be strange if these three people didn't attract attention when they came to the village.
Both adults and children looked at Zhu Houzhao and the others with curiosity and awe, not daring to come forward.
After walking a few dozen feet and looking around, Zhu Houzhao stopped and looked at an old man standing at the door of his house, sizing them up.
"Old man, let me ask you a few questions." Zhu Houzhao said loudly.
The old man was startled and subconsciously took a few steps back with a look of fear on his face.
This young man is really too big, like a giant.
He is so loud and arrogant, and he looks fierce at first glance.
Hua Zhenzhen smiled helplessly, pulled Zhu Houzhao's arm, and said softly: "Husband, be polite."
"Why are we rude? It's because he is too timid." Zhu Houzhao muttered.
"My husband, he seems a little arrogant, but he is not malicious at all. He just has some questions that I would like to ask you.
I wonder if my husband can help us answer our questions?" Hua Zhenzhen said gently.
Hua Zhenzhen, dressed in a light blue dress, still looks so delicate and delicate, like a willow tree that can be blown away by a gust of wind.
The old man was amazed and instinctively felt relieved.
He looked at the burly man in awe, nodded and said: "Okay, you guys, ask, ask."
Zhu Houzhao looked at Hua Zhenzhen unhappily, how could I be so arrogant? Already?
But the next moment, he put it behind him, looked at the old man, and asked slightly expectantly: "Old man, in your family, no, in your village, can everyone have enough to eat?"
"What are you asking for?" the old man said with some vigilance.
But looking at the two fairy-like girls, he lowered his guard and nodded: "The people in our village can eat enough, but there is not much leftover food."
Zhu Houzhao felt this The old man was lying to him.
With a flash of inspiration, he said with a serious face: "Old man, we came from the capital to represent the emperor and come to Jin to investigate the situation of the people. Don't lie."
< br>The old man was startled, his eyes widened, and he looked at several people in shock, "You are from the capital! Do you represent Emperor Shengwu and his family?"
Having just finished asking, before Zhu Houzhao could answer, he He just looked at a few people, nodded to himself, and said excitedly: "Yes, yes, these two beautiful girls, and such a burly man, only Emperor Shengwu of the capital can send them out." .”
"Pa~!"
He slapped his thigh, his old face was full of smiles, and he said excitedly: "Oh, why didn't you say earlier that it was sent by Emperor Shengwu?
Come here Come on, come in, it’s Chinese New Year, it’s so cold, haven’t you had dinner yet?
I’ll treat you to dinner.”
He turned around and shouted, “Old woman, son.” , stew some more meat, we have guests at home.”
The sudden enthusiasm made Zhu Houzhao stunned.
Hua Zhenzhen and Yang Yaoqin understood this, and felt a sense of pride and pride in their hearts.
Looking at her husband tenderly.
Zhu Houzhao reacted and saw that the other party was so enthusiastic because of Emperor Shengwu. He also became happy and waved his hands: "No need to eat. We have too much food. It will be bad if we eat up your family." "This As the noble man said, although my family is not rich, there is no problem in treating you to a meal." The old man said rather stubbornly.
As he spoke, he sighed: "Speaking of which, it's all thanks to Emperor Shengwu.
The past few years have become better and better. The little old man never dared to think about it before.
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You are sent by Emperor Shengwu, and it’s Chinese New Year. I will definitely treat you to a meal.”
“Then we’ve eaten too much, so don’t be reluctant to part with it.” "Zhu Houzhao chuckled.
"You can eat it," the old man said confidently.
Not long after, in the ordinary adobe house, the old man and his son looked at Zhu Houzhao in amazement as he devoured the steamed buns as big as his fists and the pancakes as big as his face.
The meat and vegetables were gone in the blink of an eye.
Now is the Chinese New Year, when every household prepares the most meals.
A meal for a dozen big men was enough, but in front of Zhu Houzhao, it was gone after a while.
The old man's face froze, but he still quickly said to his son: "Let your mother and aunt make more."
"Husband, no need, my husband is full too." Hua Zhenzhen said to stop him.
After saying that, he glared at Zhu Houzhao in a funny way and continued to play around.
"Hahaha." Zhu Houzhao swallowed the last steamed bun in one gulp and laughed loudly: "Old man, how is it? Do we have a big appetite? There is no one in the world who has a bigger appetite than me. "
"It's great." The old man nodded and said with concern: "Let's make some more. Didn't the two ladies and this brother have anything to eat? The little old man still has a lot of food left at home.”
"Okay, okay, there's no need to do anything. The three of them often skip dinner and eat very little." Zhu Houzhao spoke and stopped the old man.
The old man looked at the people with some suspicion, nodded, and said with a happy smile: "I didn't expect that noble people also like to eat our country food. Just eat as much as you like." "
"What is this? Think about how unpalatable the military rations were when we were at war. We didn't finish them in just a few bites," Zhu Houzhao said proudly.
"Fight! You are so young, noble man, and you have already fought in a war?" the old man said in surprise.
"Of course, we were responsible for the destruction of Jiannu and the defeat of Meng Yuan." Zhu Houzhao suddenly said proudly.
"Destroy Jiannu and defeat Meng Yuan! Didn't that noble man follow Emperor Shengwu and fight him? What kind of person is Emperor Shengwu?" The old man's son couldn't help but ask, looking excited, curious and respectful.
"Hahaha, Emperor Shengwu is of course the most wise and powerful. There is no one in the world who can compare with him. He is so powerful that it is indescribable." Zhu Houzhao laughed happily.
Hua Zhenzhen and Yang Yaoqin couldn’t help but laugh.
Miao Mu looked at Zhu Houzhao, full of interest and laughter.
I have never seen anyone boasting about themselves so much.
Only Wei Jinzhong nodded in agreement with his face.
Then, the old man and his son nodded in agreement, with bright faces.
“Yes, yes, Emperor Shengwu is so powerful, otherwise how could he let us live such a good life?”
The old man said with emotion: “Little old man Now in his sixties, after five emperors were alive, he never thought that he would have such a good life.
These young people know that it was all brought about by Emperor Shengwu. "
"Hahaha." Zhu Houzhao laughed happily again and couldn't wait to ask: "By the way, we haven't asked you a question yet?
Tell me first, what's so good about the good days now? "
"My lord, if you know, will you report it to Emperor Shengwu?" the old man asked.
"Of course." Zhu Houzhao nodded affirmatively.
"Okay, little old man, let me tell you in detail." The old man started talking with great interest: "First of all, the little old man's family, including the fields cultivated by the people in this village and surrounding villages, Several times or even ten times more.
Although the land belongs to the court and does not belong to individuals, the farming rights will not be taken away unless the person dies.
Except that it cannot be bought or sold, there is no difference between it and it being your own.
With so many more fields, every family really no longer has to worry about food. "
"The most important thing is to collect taxes. There is no population tax, only field tax, one-twentieth of the grain produced.
In addition, those officials did not dare to collect any other taxes.
Compared to before, I don’t know how much better it is.
After paying the tax, what is left is enough to feed and clothe the whole family, and there is still money left. "
"By the way, our food can be sold directly to the government.
The price is always constant, one stone of rice, one tael, nine cents and ninety wen of silver.
You must know that the rice of the imperial rice shop only sells for two taels of silver, and it is guaranteed to never rise or fall, and the difference is only ten cents.
In other words, the court actually does not make money at all, it just protects the interests of our people.
This is really great. From now on, we don’t have to worry about the price of rice rising or falling.
Our family cannot eat all the food we grow, so we sell most of it in exchange for money to buy various daily necessities. ”
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