Jiangmen Tianjiao: Reborn with funny ancestors

After Chu Tianjiao settled the recruits in Xinyang, he still followed the route he came from, from southern Henan via Guanzhong and back to Ganzhou.

On the way, she checked on the disaster situation in Guanzhong.

The drought in Guanzhong was no less severe than that in Yuzhou, followed by continuous heavy rains. Fortunately, except for a few flash floods, the river did not burst its banks.

Many victims of the disaster in Guanzhong have fled to Ganzhou and Shu to escape famine, and now nine out of ten houses are empty.

Guanzhongzhou Mu Baipu rushed to Weinan to meet Chu Tianjiao, and the two discussed matters about resuming farming after the disaster.

Bai Pu is a smart man, and because of the disaster in Guanzhong, he was already taken care of by Ganzhou. When he saw Chu Tianjiao, he was particularly respectful and enthusiastic.

"Master Chu, it will be difficult for Guanzhong to produce any more output this year. It's not that the subordinates are not trying their best, but that all the previous crops have been destroyed.

Nowadays, most of the people in Guanzhong have not returned to their original places. At this time, they have also missed the sowing season.

Xiaguan is already organizing workers to sow beans and corn. If we can harvest some beans and corn by the end of the year, it will at least provide enough food and clothing for many people. "

Chu Tianjiao didn't expect to be able to collect food in Guanzhong at all. It would be good if fewer people in Guanzhong starved to death.

"Sir Bai, it's very commendable that you can mobilize people to plant beans and corn.

On the way here, I saw many places where green grass sprouted after the rain.

In this way, after I return to Ganzhou, I will ask someone to send some breeding sheep and poultry to Guanzhong.

You can mobilize the people to grow grass and raise sheep and poultry.

Plant more corn. Although the yield of corn sown in summer will be low, it is better than nothing, and corn matures quickly. It can be used as the main crop in Guanzhong this year.

I will mobilize the Guanzhong victims who went to Ganzhou to return to their hometown as much as possible.

Food consumption on the road is handled by Ganzhou. "

Bai Pu asked Chu Tianjiao whether he was building a governor's mansion in Chang'an, and Chu Tianjiao asked Bai Pu to find a ready-made house.

"Master Bai, I have complicated affairs, so I won't go to Chang'an this time. Thank you for coming to Weinan. Later, I will send someone to Chang'an to make arrangements for the Governor's Mansion."

Bai Pu asked what to do with Guanzhong's taxes this year.

He was most worried that Chu Tianjiao would increase taxes in Guanzhong. This year, even the existing taxes payable to the imperial court could not be collected by Guanzhong.

If Chu Tianjiao still wanted to collect taxes in Guanzhong, he would have no choice but to hang himself by his neck.

Chu Tianjiao said: "It will be difficult for Guanzhong to be self-sufficient this year, so the tax rate will naturally have to be recalculated and reduced.

This year, all Ding taxes in Guanzhong will be exempted. Later, I will send officials from the governor's office to re-measure the land by household, and formulate land tax collection methods based on the severity of the disaster. "

Bai Pu felt relieved. After the Ding tax was completely waived, at least the people living in Guanzhong would be more willing to return to Guanzhong.

After bidding farewell to Bai Pu, Chu Tianjiao traveled through the starry night and hurried back to Ganzhou.

As soon as he entered Ganzhou, Chu Tianjiao felt much relieved.

The straight roads, canals everywhere, freshly green fields, and the smiles on the faces of the people working in the fields all at once healed Chu Tianjiao from the fatigue of running around for days.

Some people recognized Chu Tianjiao.

"Master Chu, our Master Chu is back!"

The people in the fields ran towards Chidao and kowtowed to Chu Tianjiao's retreating back.

When passing by Tianshui, she made a point of looking at the resettlement site for victims outside Tianshui City.

When he found that there was no one here, Chu Tianjiao went straight to the Tianshui County Government Office.

"Where is your County Magistrate Xu?"

"Reporting to Master Zhou Mu, County Magistrate Xu went to inspect several villages outside the county seat."

"Where is Miss Chu Er?"

"Miss Chu Er has returned to Longcheng."

Chu Tianjiao waited at the county government office for half an hour before Xu Xiuyuan was called back.

Seeing the dirt on the young man's official uniform, Chu Tianjiao secretly nodded.

"I have seen Mr. Chu, and I have lost my decency."

Xu Xiuyuan saluted to Chu Tianjiao openly. While calling Chu Tianjiao to take a seat, he took off the muddy official boots on his feet and asked his entourage to bring him a pair of shoes to change.

Chu Tianjiao smiled and observed Xu Xiuyuan.

Xu Xiuyuan was only a few months younger than Chu Tianjiao. He was originally a frail young scholar with red lips and white teeth, and was pretty and elegant. Unexpectedly, he had only been working in Ganzhou for two months. Not only was he tanned, but his bookishness was also much reduced.

"Forgive me, Mr. Chu. I will change my shoes later. If I walk around in this hall, I will have to wash these shoes again."

"It's up to you. Looking at you like this, have you gone to the fields?"

"Lord Domengchu made proper arrangements. A few days before the heavy rain, the crops were ripe, and the common people rushed to harvest them in time. With the help of the victims, they all finished the harvest before the heavy rain.

Nowadays, late rice and corn are planted in most places in Tianshui. Although the production was reduced in the first half of the year due to climate reasons, one more crop may be able to make up for the shortfall.

Xiaguan is also a layman. When he went to the fields, he just wanted to learn from the experienced farmers and prepare to implement intensive farming in Tianshui to increase production. "

Chu Tianjiao was very pleased. A young man like Xu Xiuyuan was still full of passion and was born into a family like the Xu family. He had no shortage of compassion and benevolence. As long as he was guided well, he would be a good official.

"Well done. Where are the victims outside the city?"

“A large part of them were moved to various places in Ganzhou to participate in labor.

There are also some people who cannot leave their homeland and have returned to Guanzhong after the rain. "

"That's how they left? What did they eat along the way?"

"Please forgive me, Mr. Chu. I made my own decision and distributed a month's relief food to the Guanzhong victims who were willing to return to their place of origin so that they would not starve to death on the road."

"You did the right thing! Why did Yun'er return to Longcheng?"

Hearing Chu Tianjiao mention Chu Yun'er, Xu Xiuyuan's face turned red inexplicably and he hesitated:

"Miss Chu Er received the summons from Longcheng and left in a hurry without saying goodbye to her subordinates."

Chu Tianjiao was stunned after hearing this, thinking about Chu Yun'er's fiery temperament and wondering what happened to Longcheng to make her so anxious.

"Xiuyuan, you have done a great job. I am relieved to leave Tianshui to you."

After being praised by Chu Tianjiao, Xu Xiuyuan's eyes were bright, and he raised his head excitedly and shouted: "Sister Chu, do you really think I did a good job?"

This was the first time Xu Xiuyuan called Chu Tianjiao "Sister Chu" after arriving in Ganzhou. Chu Tianjiao looked at this awkward little boy, laughed, stood up and said:

"Of course, our younger brother Xiuyuan is Tanhualang. As long as you have a heart that loves the people like a son, you will definitely do well.

I took my leave now and wanted to rush back to Longcheng before dark. "

When Chu Tianjiao rushed back to Longcheng, it was still dark.

It is summer at this time, the night in Ganzhou comes late, and the city gate will be closed for an hour late.

Chu Tianjiao entered the city and saw many people on the street. He ordered his guards to dismount to avoid trampling on the people.

Many people recognized Chu Tianjiao.

Many of them have Guanzhong accents.

Everyone on the street fell to their knees.

"Thank you, Mr. Chu, for surviving." Some people with Guanzhong accent knelt and kowtowed.

"Master Chu, these are the cold melons I grew at home. You can take one back and eat it." Some local people held the big cold melons and stuffed them into Chu Tianjiao's arms.

"Mr. Chu, thanks to you for allowing us to harvest, all our grain has been put into the barn and has not been exposed to the rain."

"Master Chu, are you hungry? My sugar cakes are so delicious. Eat one."

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Along the way, Chu Tianjiao was surrounded by people from Longcheng and Guanzhong.

Chu Tianjiao kept smiling.

When he learned that many people came to the city to do small business during their spare time, Chu Tianjiao learned that Chu Qingyan had opened a night market in Longcheng and lifted the curfew.

The liveliness of the Longcheng market could not be traced back to the aftermath of the disaster. Instead, most people's faces were filled with smiles.

Chu Tianjiao thought to himself: "This is what Liguo should be like in my mind. Unfortunately, I am the only one in Longcheng. If I can make the people of Liguo have such a smile on their faces, I will have no regrets in life." "