Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system

Qi Chen stayed in Dongchang Prefecture for about a month. When everyone set out again, Sun Zhizhou, who was originally in charge of Dongchang Prefecture, had been replaced by Wu Zhizhou.

This made no difference to Shen Yao. The only thing that could be said was that Wu Zhizhou was not young anymore. Although he had no children, he had a nephew with good character.

Coincidentally, this nephew named Wu Tong had some connections with Shen Ying.

It's not a hero saving a beauty in the traditional sense, but just an ordinary acquaintance, because of an accident they had the opportunity to know each other.

"Mom, do you think Wu Tong is a good person? I think he is a bit rigid and inflexible."

Shen Ying raised her eyebrows, the girl had a cute expression on her face, and while talking to Shen Yao, she did not forget to look around.

Shen Yao smiled, pointed at Shen Ying's insincere look and shook her head helplessly, "You, you are playing tricks on mother, and mother doesn't even know you?" She was obviously satisfied in her heart.

Shen Ying: …

With a rub, Shen Ying's cheeks blushed, a beautiful and eye-catching rouge pink color.

"mother"

Shen Ying stamped her toes, acting a little like a spoiled child, but more like a shy girl who didn't know how to answer.

Shen Yao patted Shen Ying on the shoulder and said, "Wu Zhizhou was personally selected by the prince.

Wu Tong is the nephew of Wu Zhizhou, and has been taught by Wu Zhizhou for many years. If you really have other ideas, it would be good to get in touch with him more often. "

At least there is no loss. Even if it fails, Shen Ying will not lose anything.

Picking up the teacup beside her and bringing it to her lips to taste it, Shen Yao listed several good restaurants in Dongchang Prefecture separately.

Some of them were mentioned by Qi Chen, and some were studied jointly by her and the system.

What can be guaranteed is that the character and family background of these people are within the scope of their consideration. Even if there are really some pretentious scum among them, they are also ruthless people with great perseverance.

Generally speaking, people like this are very tolerant and can endure for a lifetime, so it is not considered as pretending.

After all, we should judge by actions rather than intentions. As long as there is no harm in what you do, why should we care what others think?

After listening to the not-so-long list of names from her mother's mouth, Shen Ying thought for a moment and decided to put Wu Tong first.

If nothing else, the fact that he was the Magistrate of Wu was enough to make Wu Tong stand out among them.

Although Wu Zhizhou and Wu Tong are not biological father and son, in some families with many children, the father-son relationship is not as reliable as the uncle-nephew relationship.

"Mom, I understand what you're thinking. I'll ask my brother to help me test it later."

If Wu Tong's character really doesn't have any major issues, there's nothing wrong with her choosing him.

Don't think that Shen Ying is not worthy of Wu Tong. The relationship between Shen Yao and Qi Haochen alone is enough to make Wu Zhizhou nod in agreement.

Qi Chen is their boss in name only, and he is marrying the sister of the next head of the family, so why wouldn't they be unwilling?

……

Dongchang Prefecture is not close to Guangping Prefecture, and it has to go around the border of Changzhou Prefecture.

It took more than half a month for a group of people to arrive at Guangping Prefecture in a mighty manner.

Compared with the rough ore of Dongchang Prefecture, Guangping Prefecture presents a completely new scene.

The reason is that Guangping Prefecture is close to the sea, and the sea salt industry here is very developed. The salt supply for the people in the surrounding prefectures all comes from Guangping Prefecture.

Before it was allocated to Qi Chen, the sea salt here was fully controlled by local forces, who paid a certain amount of taxes to the court every year, and kept the remaining profits for themselves.

Because Qi State has been in turmoil in recent years, the people have a high demand for sea salt, and every household likes to prepare some extra to avoid being left without food if something happens.

The human body cannot have strength without salt, so salt, like food, is a necessity for the people.

This results in the price of salt being higher from time to time during years of famine.

As for the profits generated, it can only be said that anyone who sees it will be tempted.

Qi Chen was also one of those people who was tempted. Guangping Prefecture was now under his jurisdiction, so naturally the sea salt industry would also be taken back by Qi Chen.

As for the dissatisfaction of the local forces in Guangping Prefecture? They can choose to leave with their families. Qi Chen, who thinks he is very democratic, only wants the sea salt business.

"Princess, these are gifts sent by officials from Guangping Prefecture.

The prince asked me to carry it to the palace, and the princess will handle the arrangements."

The butler is as sensible as ever, worthy of having served Qi Chen for so many years. His thoughtfulness alone is admirable.

Holding the handkerchief in her hand, Shen Yao played with it back and forth, "All of these? Including the ones in the box?"

There were quite a lot of them, filling up the entire hall, not counting the few piled up outside.

The butler wiped his temples with a smile, nodded in agreement, and mentioned that the items inside were all specialties of Guangping Prefecture.

Guangping Prefecture is close to the sea, what is its special product? It is naturally related to the sea.

Waving his hand to let the housekeeper go back and report, Shen Yao asked the maid to open the boxes one by one.

Beautiful coral ornaments, exquisite jade headpieces, and plump pearls placed individually in boxes.

Shen Yao glanced over and could only sigh that the people in Guangping Prefecture were really rich. The good things they brought out as tributes were too numerous to take in. It seemed that they had put a lot of money into their pockets over the years.

Qi Chen had the same idea as Shen Yao. When he was resting at night, Qi Chen felt that it was too easy for these people to be so lenient with this matter.

My goodness, he has been eating, drinking and taking things from his house for such a long time. We should have a good talk with him.

Shen Yao:......

Shen Yao reached out her soft hand and patted Qi Chen's chest, "Your Highness, why do you have to be angry with them? Where else can they go after leaving Guangping Mansion?"

All crows are black, and Qi Chen is considered one of the whiter ones among them.

Shen Yao didn't think there was anything wrong with the black eating the black. Everyone made a living based on their own ability. So, the landlords and rich families were allowed to exploit the people, but Qi Chen was not allowed to exploit the landlords and rich families? It didn't make sense.

After hearing what Shen Yao said, Qi Chen tilted his head and thought about it, and felt that there was no rush to deal with these people.

With a few snorts, Qi Chen said that the fiefs of his brothers were three times worse than his Changzhou Prefecture. If these wealthy landlords really dared to run over there, they would have to prepare to bleed heavily.

"I just want to get back some interests first. It won't hurt me much in the long run, but my brothers," but they don't care about these rules and regulations. It's common for them to just grab a sheep and take advantage of it.

As for whether doing so would lead to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs and affect the stability of the entire fiefdom, the landlords and wealthy families are not the ones who can shake the foundation at all, because these people are completely different from the millions of ordinary people.

And as long as these people are not pushed too hard, they will not develop a rebellious mentality. Years of living a life surrounded by jewels and gems have smoothed out their edges.

The first lesson Qi Chen learned after leaving the palace was how to control the middle class of the fiefdom.

These people are neither as good as the best nor as bad as the worst, and are the best targets for oppression by imperial power.

Shen Yao once discussed with the system whether Qi's actions would cause its foundation to become unstable.

Finally, we came to the conclusion that there will be peace and prosperity for at least a few decades.

After all, the people at the bottom of society are still there, and those in the middle cannot reach up, nor dare to take ruthless actions downwards, so they can only suffer in frustration.

As for how long it will take for them to regain control, it depends on when the Qi royal family is finished.

At present, it will take a few more years. At least Shen Yao feels that she will not be able to see it in her lifetime.

……

"Mother, these people are so annoying. How dare they tease me."

Qi Haochen ran into the room with small steps, followed by his servants.

Shen Yao was carrying an exquisite kettle and watering the flowers and plants in the yard.

Time flies, and another three years have passed.

Qi Haochen is already six years old and has officially moved to the front yard to start his elementary school.

Shen Yao's eldest son Shen Cheng got married and started a family, and her second daughter Shen Ying also got married smoothly.

They are all carefully selected candidates, and they have good family background and character.

At least in Shen Yao's opinion, their marriage has brought them very good benefits.

"Chen'er, why are you running so fast? Who has offended you?"

If you dare to offend Qi Haochen in Changzhou, it will be more troublesome than offending Qi Chen.

Qi Haochen twisted his nose and snorted twice, then ignored the other servants and hugged Shen Yao's legs to tell him about his grievances.

Shen Yao casually handed the kettle in her hand to the maid standing beside her, wiped her hands with a handkerchief, and then led Qi Haochen into the house to rest.

"It's just a small matter. You will have to live in the capital, a place full of troubles, in the future," Shen Yao touched Qi Haochen's small bun and spoke nonchalantly.

Qi Haochen puffed up his cheeks and said he was angry, but he quickly regained his composure after entering the hall.

But this little kid of only a few years old can have such a strong ability to control his emotions. It has to be said that he has great innate abilities.

"Mother, I'm not angry. I just think they are too stupid."

Even if he felt that he had little chance of inheriting the throne in the future, he didn't need to show it so obviously. Did he think he was a fool? Even so, he could still be an adviser to his father.

Shen Yao glanced out the window and confirmed that no one was eavesdropping before she whispered, "They are just being human. You don't have a clear advantage over others, whether in age or power.

Although your father controls three prefectures, how can this place compare with the prosperous Jiangnan?

The purpose of the Emperor's order to have all the princes and their descendants live in Beijing is self-evident."

The emperor's descendants are all dead, but the country cannot be without an heir, so he can only choose from among these royal relatives.

Qi Haochen is the son of Qi Chen, the emperor's half-brother.

After the New Year, Qi Haochen will be sent to Beijing by Qi Chen to live.

Compared to other people's offspring, Qi Chen only has Qi Haochen as his only son, but the only son is too young.

"Chen'er, when you return to the capital this time, your mother and father won't be able to stay with you for long. You have to rely on yourself for everything."

At least as far as the current situation is concerned, Qi Haochen belongs to the category of being average, neither outstanding nor at the bottom. This feeling is a mixed blessing for him, it all depends on what Qi Haochen himself thinks.