Chapter 277 Chu Lan came to her for something.
The children who were up for sale looked at a loss. Their eyes were not as clear as those of children of this age, but instead showed helplessness and hesitation.
"Meimei, is it my imagination? Why do you feel that there are so many homeless people on the street recently?" Wei Ruo raised the curtain and said to Xiumei who was driving.
"It's not my misunderstanding. Not every county in Taizhou Prefecture is as lucky as Xingshan County. The people in some counties had a bad harvest last year, and the food they saved can only last until this year at most. Even if they sell their families, they won't be able to survive for a few months." , I heard that many people borrowed money from the landlords to plant the land this year, but the cold wave in the past few days completely ended their hopes, so there have been more homeless people on the streets these days. "
As she spoke, Xiumei sighed: "I guess there will be more in a few days. If there is no good harvest this year, we really don't know how to live."
This is the case even in Fucheng, and in the county below. Don't know what it looks like yet.
Wei Ruo's expression was gloomy. Although he had already guessed that such a situation might occur, his mood was still somewhat affected after seeing it with his own eyes.
After walking around the city for a while, it was almost time, and Wei Ruo asked Xiumei to drive back to the captain's mansion.
Wei Ruo entered the house through the small door on the side. Before going home, Wei Ruo had already changed his clothes in the carriage.
When Wei Ruo got out of the car, he saw a carriage parked in front of the main entrance, guarded by a few unfamiliar guards.
Wei Ruo's intuition told him that there was an unusual person coming to the house.
Xiumei was a little worried when she saw it: "Miss, did something happen in the house?"
"Soldiers are here to block the water and cover up the soil. We will talk when we get back."
Wei Ruo and Xiumei entered Tingsongyuan and saw a familiar figure.
Nanny Qin stood at the door of Tingsong Garden with a smile on her face, waiting for Wei Ruo respectfully.
Wei Ruo's heart sank slightly. When he saw the formation at the door, Wei Ruo had already guessed that Chu Lan might have come to the house.
Now that I have seen Nanny Qin, I can be sure that the person coming is Chu Lan.
It's a blessing, not a curse, but it's a curse that cannot be avoided.
Wei Ruo stepped forward and said hello to Nanny Qin: "I've met Nanny." "
Hello, big girl. I haven't seen you for a long time. The big girl is becoming more and more beautiful and charming." Nanny Qin praised.
If Wei knew it was a compliment to him, he just smiled and didn't really take it seriously.
"Mommy's visit to the house today must not be by chance. Since she came to see me, she must have something to do. Please come inside and let's talk slowly." Wei Ruodao.
Aunt Qin replied with a smile: "Young lady has a delicate and clear mind. She really can't hide anything. I really have something to come to see you."
Wei Ruo nodded and smiled, and then invited Nanny Qin into Tingsong Garden.
After arriving at the house and taking a seat, Wei Ruo asked about the specific details of why Nanny Qin came to look for her today.
Wei Ruo came straight to the point and didn't mince words, so Nanny Qin went straight to the point: "Actually, it was His Highness's wish to come here this time." "I wonder what His Highness's orders are?" Wei Ruodao, with a calm and unhurried face, already had a guess in his mind, But he was not in a hurry to speak, waiting for Nanny Qin to explain.
"The eldest girl is smart. Thanks to her blessing, the wasteland south of Xingshan County has ushered in a good harvest of wheat. Now the rice planted is also growing well. If this situation continues, this will be the most worrying development for the grain output of Taizhou Prefecture. Good County, maybe it can tie up with other counties this year."
Aunt Qin is also an old man, so before asking someone to do something, she still didn't forget to praise Wei Ruo first.
Wei Ruo smiled lightly and said nothing.
Nanny Qin continued: "I think I know the situation in the Jiangnan area now. If this situation continues, I am afraid that the food harvest will be poor again this year, and the people's lives will be miserable day by day. Plus there are so many people here." War and heavy taxes."
This is to persuade Wei Ruoxiao to reason with his emotions.
Wei Ruo answered: "Yes, food is the most important thing for the people. Without food, everyone's life will be difficult."
Aunt Qin said: "Therefore, His Highness the Seventh Prince hopes that the eldest daughter can take action again to help the people in other parts of Taizhou Prefecture expand their cultivated land to alleviate the suffering of the people." In addition to Xingshan County, Taizhou Prefecture has saline-alkali land, and there are also many other counties
. If this kind of land can be used like Xingshan County to increase the area of cultivated land, then even if the grain yield per mu is reduced, the final yield can be guaranteed.
Wei Ruo didn't answer immediately, but just sighed lightly.
Aunt Qin was a little worried when she saw this. She knew about the incident in the south of Xingshan County. His Highness did not mention the eldest daughter of the Wei family when he reported it to the court. He had treated the eldest daughter badly, and now he is asking for help to improve the wasteland. People's hearts Some opinions are human nature.
After waiting for a while, Nanny Qin said to Wei Ruo with sincerity: "Sister, there are many things in the court that only women in the boudoir can think about. Since the founding of our country, it is rare that any of the clan's daughters have been publicly praised and rewarded. , Your Highness cannot set a precedent for the eldest girl."
Nanny Qin added: "But your highness has always kept the eldest girl's talents and achievements in mind, and the grace she deserves will not be less than the eldest girl."
Nanny Qin said . Mammy's words have made it very clear. Wei Ruo is a woman in a boudoir, and it is difficult for her to be publicly praised for doing something meaningful to the people of her family and country.
Although Chu Lan could not explicitly help Wei Ruo report his achievements, he would reward Wei Ruo himself and give Wei Ruo his reward and grace.
Wei Ruo answered unhurriedly: "It's not that I don't understand what grandma said, but she also knows that I am just a girl in a boudoir, and I have reached the age to discuss marriage. As the legitimate daughter of the Earl's Palace, Even if I can't bring glory to my family, I shouldn't bring disgrace to the Earl's Palace. If I go out all day long to do farm work, and hang out with men, I'm afraid there will be something wrong." Wei Ruo quoted the
Yun family's words about not allowing her to go out to rebuff Qin. ma.
Nanny Qin continued to persuade: "Eldest girl, although Your Highness cannot ask the court for a reward for the eldest girl, there are many officials in the Wei family now. For example, the eldest girl's father, Mr. Wei, is brave, resourceful and has military exploits, but he lacks An opportune moment.”
Wei Ruo could tell that Nanny Qin was telling her that her achievements could help the men of the Wei family. If her father was promoted to a higher position, her status would naturally rise accordingly.
This would work for ordinary people, but it happened that Wei Ruo never planned to rely on the Wei family for anything.
Growing up in modern times, she firmly believed from the beginning that women should rely on themselves instead of relying on their parents and brothers. Even though she is now in a world that is very unfriendly to women, her idea has not wavered. Pass.
Wei Ruo answered Nanny Qin calmly: "I understand what Nanny means, but I really don't have much time to do this at the moment, and my ability is also limited. Last time, there was a certain amount of luck in what happened in the south of the city. I may not have such good luck once."
(End of this chapter)