jdhmnovel Chapter 1520 Clearly a surname from the prefectural city, now it's become a surname from a mid-
Chapter 1520 Clearly a surname from the prefectural city, now it's become a surname from a mid-
The next morning, Prefect Liu sent someone to invite Sun Shan to the prefectural office.
Gui Ge'er said with bright eyes, "Brother Shan, Prefect Liu must have agreed to your request. Hehe, Brother Shan, once the road is repaired, we'll set up a toll booth in the middle and collect the money from the road repair. Hahaha, Brother Shan's idea is really good, it'll be a huge profit."
Sun Shan rolled his eyes at Gui Ge'er and said with an air of righteousness, "Gui Zi, do you think your brother Shan is that kind of person?"
Gui-ge'er really wanted to say yes.
But when he saw Sun Shan glaring at him fiercely, he quickly bowed and shook his head, saying, "Brother Shan, you're definitely not that kind of person. Hehe, Brother Shan, I misunderstood you."
Sun Shan was speechless; such a fawning manner was truly despicable.
When he arrived at the government office, he was met by the clerk, just like before.
Prefect Liu was either too busy with official duties or trying to avoid Sun Shan.
That's true. If you've done too many bad things, you certainly won't dare to face the victims.
The clerk, seemingly in a hurry, said hastily, "Magistrate Sun, the Prefect has already agreed to your request. This is the land deed from Yuanling County to Niujiaoshan. From now on, this land will be under the jurisdiction of Yuanlu County."
He paused, then added, "Of course, the people of these mountains have also been assigned to Yuanlu County."
A dozen or twenty isolated households on the mountaintops between Yuanling County and Niujiaoshan: ...
When people sit at home, disaster comes from heaven.
Yuanling County was, after all, the center of Chenzhou Prefecture, a top-tier county. Yet it was inexplicably assigned to the remote and impoverished Yuanlu County.
They were originally residents of the prefectural city, but now they've become residents of a medium-sized county.
Yuanling County was once a prefectural city, a top-tier county. In just a short while, people here are no longer from the prefectural city, but have become people from a remote, third-tier county in a mountainous area.
A dozen or twenty households: They were on the verge of tears!
Sun Shan took the land deed and smiled gently, saying, "Master, the mountain belongs to Yuanlu County, and the people naturally belong to Yuanlu County. I understand."
After giving the advisor a series of instructions, he hurriedly took his leave.
Just as Sun Shan was about to ask a question, he reached out Er Kang's hand again: "Master, Master, don't go, I still have a question..."
Advisor: Get lost, Sun Shan!
What if there are any other requirements?
Thirty-six strategies are the best.
When Sun Shan returned to the post station, Sister Yun had already instructed Steward Wang to send gifts to his colleagues in Chenzhou Prefecture. Even Magistrate Shen of the post station received a New Year's gift from Sun Shan.
Magistrate Shen looked at the gifts with a smile and said happily, "Brother Sun, you're too kind. I thank you in advance."
After that, Magistrate Shen got into his carriage and drove back to Mayang County without looking back.
Sun Shan: ...
Magistrate Shen, where is your return gift? One shouldn't be like a greedy creature, only taking in and never giving out.
If I give you a gift, how should I reciprocate? Is that polite?
If Magistrate Shen were to hear Sun Shan's shouts...
He'd probably be muttering loudly, "Brother Sun, we're such good friends, why would you need a return gift? Hehe, I'll accept your New Year's gift, goodbye!"
After packing her luggage, Yun Jie came out and asked, "Brother Shan, when are we going back?"
I've been away for quite a few days now, and I miss my little chubby girl terribly. I get annoyed when I see her, but I feel restless when I don't.
It's nice to have Brother Shan by my side and enjoy a sweet life together, but something's missing without Little Fatty. I should go back soon and teach Little Fatty more manners.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, it's time for the wives and daughters of officials to gather together. We must train them in advance to prevent Little Fatty from causing trouble again.
Sun Shan thought for a moment and said, "The day after tomorrow or the day after that, I need to stay in Chenzhou Prefecture to find a warehouse."
The grain trade must continue. Since Prefect Liu found out and took another cut, we might as well continue with the bad debts and expand the business.
We can't keep using the Wang family's villa; we need to buy a warehouse or a piece of land to build one.
Sister Yun pressed on, "Brother Shan, where are you planning to find a warehouse?"
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "I don't know for now. I'll look into it again tomorrow and then we'll discuss it further."
He then added, "Come with me to look for it tomorrow."
Yun Jie'er pointed to herself with her chubby little finger and asked in confusion, "Brother Shan, am I going too?"
Sun Shan nodded: "Let's go together. Staying at the post station all day must be boring. It'll be good to go out for a walk later."
Sister Yun happily said, "Okay, Brother Shan, let's go out together."
She thought to herself with delight: Brother Shan is such a perfect husband, so considerate. He knows that I can't go out at the inn and am locked in my room all day, so he specially took me out for a stroll.
Sun Shan was very happy to see that Sister Yun was happy.
Thinking to myself: Yun-jie ate all day yesterday and stayed cooped up in the house all day, so she couldn't exercise at all. Her weight must have increased rapidly. Tomorrow, I'll take her to look at the warehouses, which will be her exercise. Even if she doesn't lose all her weight, she can at least lose a pound or two.
The couple ate and slept with ulterior motives in mind.
Then, at daybreak, I saw Wang Jiaxing at the post station.
Wang Jiaxing was overjoyed to see Sun Shan and ran over excitedly, shouting, "Sir, sir, you've come!"
Upon seeing Sister Yun, he immediately stopped, bowed respectfully, and greeted her: "This student greets Madam."
Sister Yun smiled and said, "Scholar Wang, it's been a long time. How have you been?"
He thought to himself: Why is Scholar Wang here? Won't this delay my inspection of the warehouse today?
Sun Shan asked in confusion, "Scholar Wang, don't you have to attend classes?"
Wang Jiaxing said cheerfully, "Yesterday was the last day of classes. As soon as I left the prefectural school today, I ran over to find you, sir. Oh dear, I knew you were coming this morning, but the prefectural school wouldn't let me go, so I had to wait until now to come."
Then he asked, "Sir, when are you returning to Yuanlu? I want to go back with you."
Although the road from Chenzhou Prefecture to Yuanlu County is becoming increasingly safe, it is still safer to travel with Sun Shan.
Sun Shan asked in confusion, "Why are you taking leave so early this time?"
Wang Jiaxing wished he could roll his eyes at Sun Shan.
Where is it early? It's already very late, okay! The students are eagerly waiting to go home, and they've been waiting for the professor to announce the holiday.
He secretly thought to himself that Sun Shan didn't understand the students' suffering.
He replied respectfully, "Sir, the professor may have arranged for an earlier leave to accommodate students from afar. Besides, the first snow of winter will arrive in a few days, making the roads even more difficult to travel."
Sun Shan accepted this reason and nodded: "Okay, I understand. I'll be back in the next couple of days, so get ready."
He paused, then asked, "Is there anyone else from Yuanlu County who wants to go back? They can come back with me."
Students had to take the escort team's "shuttle bus" home, which was quite expensive.
They might as well just go with me; that way, they can save on escort fees.
Then he added, "If it's convenient on the way, you can ask me for advice."
Wang Jiaxing's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Sir, I'll go and ask."
Oh dear, to be able to ask Sun Shan for advice on the way is a wonderful thing. I believe the students studying at the prefectural school must be very happy.
Wang Jiaxing came quickly and left quickly, a man as swift as the wind.
Sun Shan shook his head, remembering what Uncle Wang had said about Wang Jiaxing's wedding date being set, and that the wedding would take place when he returned home for the holidays.
Judging from Wang Jiaxing's appearance, he is still very unruly and has not shown any maturity or composure of a scholar.
Without giving it any further thought, Sun Shan took Yun Jie'er to the warehouse.