Seeing that everyone had almost finished eating, Yu Jiuer began to announce the first step of her development plan:

"Our farm is recruiting workers starting today. We welcome everyone to work on the farm. Starting next spring, the farm will not only provide food and accommodation, but also wages. Children can also be brought along to study in the school for free."

Now is not the best time to extend an olive branch to recruit workers, after all, the crops have not yet been harvested.

But she couldn't wait, for she was afraid that the people would endure the winter and a few more people would die.

Today's operation is enough for them to spread the word when they go back, so that they can dispel their worries and come here to spend the winter with peace of mind.

She is such a worried old woman!

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked, their eyes instantly turned red, and they were so excited that they immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Yu Jiuer.

"Mr. County Magistrate, we are willing to come even if you give us food and lodging without paying us!"

"We don't need any wages! Thank you so much for giving our children the opportunity to go to school!"

"Thank you, sir, for reuniting us!" The workers also kowtowed.

When they come here to work, what they worry about most is the elderly and children at home. If they can come, the family will be reunited. What's more, the food and accommodation are good here, so why would they be afraid of freezing to death or starving to death in winter?

At this moment, everyone's eyes seemed to be brightened, and they looked at the county magistrate with respect and gratitude.

"Everyone, get up. You're welcome! We all built the farm together. This is our home."

Yu Jiuer continued, "Next, we will start to distribute the rooms! The single men on the farm will have one room for every eight people. Couples who come to work on the farm can apply for a couple's room, which is a small room divided from a large room! You are all welcome to come to work on the farm."

"Clap, clap, clap!" The workers clapped like crazy, looking at their wives with whom they rarely saw each other with silly smiles.

Many women smiled shyly as they looked at their husbands who had served for many years. Reunion used to be a luxury, but now it has come true, like a dream.

Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement, joy, and anticipation for the future.

At this time, Cheng Ming came in with a smile on his face. As if he was afraid that others would leave him behind, he shouted in a loud voice from afar: "Yu Wushuang, congratulations! I, Cheng Ming, am shameless enough to ask for a drink!"

"General Cheng, welcome, welcome!"

Yu Jiuer straightened her robe and made sure it covered her belly before she stood up and came out.

"You are amazing, you farted so loudly without making any noise. I just saw your buildings and waterwheels, they are amazing!"

Cheng Ming excitedly stepped forward and grabbed Yu Jiuer's arm, "Since you used so many of my stones, you have to contribute something, right? You can't hide the windmill, build a few for our Xiguan Camp?"

Yu Jiuer was afraid that her belly would be discovered, so she quickly shook off his hand.

He exerted too much force and accidentally twisted his ankle, falling sideways, with his stomach hitting a chair next to him.

The pain spread throughout her limbs and bones. Yu Jiuer felt as if she was being roasted on a fire. All her arrogance and self-confidence were replaced by panic and fear.

Yutao behind him was so frightened that she seemed like her acupoints were pressed and she didn't react at all.

Blood flowed out from between Yu Jiuer's legs, and soon her body was covered in red.

The Madam and the others were terrified, and they shouted in panic, "Doctor Liu, come quickly, Jiuer is in trouble!"

The people at the scene were so shocked that they all stood up, and everyone's eyes were as big as bells.

Cheng Ming was petrified on the spot with his mouth open, his raised hand still fixed in mid-air. Suddenly, a ridiculous idea popped up in his mind: "Oh no! He discovered a major secret. Wouldn't that cunning female county magistrate kill him to silence him? Should he strike first?"

Yu Jiuer was quickly carried into the bed in the dormitory, and Doctor Liu hurriedly gave her an injection to protect the fetus.

The people who reacted were all shocked and panicked: Is she the lazy Ninth Lady? But that's not right! She was married to Prince Jing, so how could she be pregnant? Shouldn't the county magistrate's wife be pregnant?

The ninth girl is inside, what about the eldest son?

The unexpected accidents and the overwhelming problems are lingering in people's minds.

But everyone kept silent tacitly. Worry was greater than fear. Especially those people who had received benefits from Yu Jiuer, no one was not worried and anxious.

After a busy period, Doctor Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The bleeding has stopped. The child is finally saved. God bless you!"

After hearing this, the eldest lady's heart, which had been in her throat, slowly calmed down.

After recovering from the shock, Yu Jiuer said, "Call General Cheng in. I have something to say to him. I'll leave the people to my mother!"

The eldest lady knew that the people outside were in urgent need of an explanation and reassurance.

She nodded, adjusted her skirt, and walked out with her head held high.

After Cheng Ming went in, the eldest lady confessed to the people: "You are not mistaken, the one inside is Yu Jiuer, the eldest son's twin sister!"

The people did not speak, but listened quietly. The square with thousands of people was completely silent. No one blamed anyone, only worried. They believed that their county magistrate would give them a satisfactory explanation.

The eldest lady continued, "Our eldest son Yu was under tremendous pressure for the imperial examination and died after falling into an ice hole.

The sudden change is like adding insult to injury for our Yinshan County!

What could I do? Just watch everyone go to build the Great Wall together? So I had to hide it from everyone and let Yu Jiuer pretend to be her brother.

But she did not disappoint us. She passed the imperial examination, asked the emperor to change the contract, went to the coastal areas of the Western Regions to rescue the people, and led everyone to build their hometown. She is no longer the former Yu Jiuer. Are you willing to accept her?"

The people said in unison: "Yes!"

"As for the baby in her belly, if it's a boy, we will train him to be our next county magistrate. If it's a girl, we will spoil her. You don't need to ask who the father of the child is. Please forgive me for not being able to tell the truth. Jiuer is dedicated to the people and is a good official. She has never had any bad intentions towards the people. Please believe her!"

"We believe her!" The people's loud voices rang out again.

Wang Meng's mother stepped forward and asked worriedly, "How is Miss Nine now? Is the child okay?"

"It's okay! This child was given to our Yinshan County by God. He accompanied his mother to the coastal areas of the Western Regions and helped her farm and build her hometown. He is a strong child!"

The people clapped their hands, and the applause showed their recognition, understanding and support.

Because they know that only by keeping the secret can everyone survive!

Lu Da shouted, "Yu Jiuer is our county magistrate! We support her!"

Everyone followed suit and shouted: "We support her!"

The eldest lady's eyes were filled with tears, and she choked up and said, "Thank you for your understanding. This matter concerns everyone's life and death, so please keep it confidential!"

"Yes! We only know that she is our county magistrate, and we know nothing else!" Wang Meng spoke, and the others nodded in agreement.

at the same time.

After General Cheng entered the room, he blushed and rubbed his hands, and apologized awkwardly: "Well, well, I didn't mean it, I'm sorry!"

Yu Jiuer asked anxiously, "Does General Cheng want to kill the people of Yinshan?"

She had already made up her mind that if he dared to threaten her with this, she would kill him.

However, Cheng Ming is a simple and honest person, who is devoted to Xiguanying. As long as his bottom line is not crossed, he can tolerate almost anything.

Let’s talk!

Cheng Ming shook his head, his big beard still trembling like a cute child: "It won't do me any good to take the lives of the people of Yinshan!"

"Then please keep it a secret for me, General!" Yu Jiuer's uneasiness dissipated a lot.

Cheng Ming was about to nod when he suddenly remembered what his military advisor had told him: "The Yinshan County Magistrate is full of bad intentions. Be careful when dealing with him, or you will suffer a loss!"

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said, "What you did is not what a human would do. No, I mean that normal people can't do those things.

I, Lao Cheng, have only one word for you: Submission! I promise you! But you have to agree to one condition of mine."

But I can't let her eat me till there's nothing left every time.

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