Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

27. The Minister of the Ministry of

Rites: I have been serving the people for a long time, but I am loyal and worried about my ancestors.

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On the way to the end of the dynasty, the third brother, the Minister of Libu, and the fourth and fifth brothers specially waited for the eldest brother, the Minister of Hubu, and the second brother.

"Brother, be patient and don't be impatient. Don't rush this matter. I am also adopting a roundabout strategy for everyone's good."The official minister explained

"Humph, I still don’t know what your little plan is. It was originally an opportunity."After saying this, Shangshu Hube turned around angrily and left.

"Second brother, tell me……"Minister of the Ministry of Personnel

"Big Brother and Second Brother, it’s inappropriate to force things now. When the Minister of Rites messes up, Your Majesty will have no reason to stop it."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"Minister of Rites, if he is willing to take risks, let him take risks and talk."The Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

The Minister of the Ministry of War thought for a moment and then scolded:"You are short-sighted and as timid as mice. If you insist on sending troops, King Dongfu will not be able to do anything. He will take advantage of the chaos.……"

"Second brother, don’t say too much……"The Minister of Hubu stopped, hinting that he was still in the palace, and did not let the Minister of War continue.

The Minister of Military Affairs glanced at the three ministers, snorted, flicked his sleeves, and followed the Minister of Hubu outside the palace, leaving the three ministers looking at each other.

"It seems that the eldest brother and the second brother are angry this time."The minister of the Ministry of Industry said helplessly.

"It's not that serious. I haven't checked it out yet."The Minister of Punishment also didn't know what to do.

"It seems that this matter is not easy to handle. Let's go back home."The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

The Minister of the Ministry of Hubu and the Minister of the Ministry of War came to the house. The Minister of the Ministry of War suggested:"Brother, this old thing, the Minister of Rites, should just take the opportunity to get rid of him. He is becoming more and more annoying now."

The Minister of Hubu thought for a moment:"He is just an embellishment in the court during the New Year. If you get rid of it, you will get rid of it. It's not a big deal, but it can't involve us."

"We can arrange for a few people to work as agricultural workers in the Tianpu Society. When the time comes, it will be said that it was a traitor. What can King Dongfu do?"Minister of the Ministry of War

"Well, things should be done more cautiously."The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance nodded.

"Don't worry, after we deal with the old thief who is the Minister of Rites, we will deal with those disobedient people, and then we can use the chaos to overthrow King Dongfu."The Minister of War said bluntly.

The Minister of Hube was thinking and making plans.

There had been no movement for a few days. Everyone speculated that the court would probably not send any more troops. The farmers and workers gathered together again, and the seniors talked about their memories. Those thrilling days, thinking about the changes in the future, excitement in her words, Su Su was full of energy, glanced at Daozhi, and seemed to be thinking in her heart, this senior didn't have any extraordinary intelligence, and there was nothing worth learning.

Daozhi asked Susu:"What do you think next?

Su Su:"The imperial court has not sent any more troops. They should be investigating the governor of Chenzhou.""

"The investigation is not yet underway. What if the court sends someone, how should we respond? Daozhi asked again.

Su Su never thought about it:"Send someone?" We demand that agriculture, industry, industry and food must be improved, the working environment must be improved, and the unreasonable aspects of the farm society must be improved."

"How much should the working grain be increased? So how should the imperial court take care of the harvest? Which specific systems are unreasonable and how can they be changed? What will happen after the change?"Tao Zhi.

Su Su and the seniors have always been from the perspective of agriculture and industry and did not expect to go so far. It is easy to raise problems, but it is not so easy to solve them specifically. Su Su discussed improvement plans with the seniors. How to encourage agriculture and industry and increase production , how to distribute, how much to increase work and food, and how much to pay to the court, Daozhi did not express any opinions during this period. After Su Su wrote it down, Daozhi read it carefully and asked some questions. They revised it and asked questions again. Although Su Su felt that Daozhi was a little picky. After thinking about it carefully, he felt that it should be changed. Then he changed the wording. After finishing it, Daozhi said:"The imperial court sent someone, you go"

"I?"Although Su Su thinks she is suitable, she is a woman after all, and no woman has ever participated in government affairs in Dongfu Kingdom. She is really surprised.

"It's better you go."Su Su feels that Daozhi at least looks more decent and calm than other seniors.

"It’s none other than you."Daozhi insisted. Su Su didn't know whether Daozhi was being polite and modest, or if he really wanted to go.

"The school girl can go, no problem."The seniors all thought that Su Su was the best person to talk to.

Daozhi then said:"Don't worry, if it is to really solve the problem, this improvement plan is enough. If it is just to delay time, it will not work no matter what."

After all, Su Su had been in school before, so she still had some concerns:"But I have never been in contact with court officials."

The seniors encouraged each other:

"If the school girls can’t do it, we can’t do it even more."

"Only school girls are suitable"

"School girls can definitely do it."

Finally, Senior Zhuang said:"No one of Mr. Yan's students is more talented and knowledgeable than the younger sister. Besides, Mr. Yan was an official in the imperial court before, and his father was an official in the imperial court, so there is nothing to worry about."

The support from the seniors has greatly boosted Su Su’s confidence.

"It turns out that Mr. Yan is your father."Only then did Dao Zhi understand why the seniors supported her so much and obeyed her orders.

"Didn't your father mention it to you?"Su Su was surprised.

Su Su is the most talented student in the school. She inevitably thinks that she is very talented and has a strong competitive spirit. It turns out that she is the daughter of Mr. Yan. No wonder, it seems that Mr. Yan not only lets Su Su accumulate experience, but also The look on Mr. Yan's face at that time suggested that he was trusting me.

Dao Zhi did not answer directly:"Oh, I'm also going out for a trip. You don't have a problem with this.

Su Su finally asked:"Where can we talk?""

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The Minister of Rites entered Chenzhou and rushed to Tianpu Society without stopping. When they arrived near Tianpu Society, the Minister of Rites got off the carriage and asked others to wait where they were. The escort sent by the court was worried:"Sir, is it unsafe?"

"They are all our own people, so why not be safe?"The Minister of Rites

"Sir, it's better that we go with you"

"No, if there are too many people, you will feel alienated from the people."After saying that, the Minister of Rites and the boy walked towards the farmland. Senior Zhuang was already waiting and led the Minister of Rites to the field. The

Minister of Rites did not wear court clothes and was approachable, like an old man in the village with his grandchildren. No. As we walked further, we saw some farm workers. The Minister of Rites was about to go up to chat when he suddenly took out a few short knives. The Minister of Rites took a step back and stabbed them with the knife. Senior Zhuang stepped forward to block them and started fighting with them. Soon they started fighting. Attracting the attention of other farm workers, Senior Zhuang was at a disadvantage, but before others arrived, he pestered those people and was stabbed several times. The farm workers who arrived quickly subdued these people. The

Minister of Rites asked them who they were. , those few people kept silent. The farmers and workers present said that they had never seen them before, and they were some unfamiliar faces. From their bodies, it can be concluded that they did not look like farm workers. The Minister of Rites had already guessed at least seventy-eight points, and knew that he would not be able to tell the reason. , so there was not too much entanglement. Senior Zhuang asked other farm workers to be more vigilant when they returned to the fields and see if there were any strangers around them. Accompanied by several farm workers, the Minister of Rites continued to walk inside, and along the way he saw farm workers in an orderly manner in the fields. I felt quite happy at work, and soon forgot what happened just now, and started chatting with the farmers and workers in the fields. Sow a grain of millet in the spring, and harvest ten thousand grains in the autumn. There is no idle land in the world, and the farmers and workers are still working hard.

After a while, Su Su Seeing the Minister of Rites, he bowed as an elder. The Minister of Rites nodded and returned the salute. The senior students behind him also followed suit. The Minister of Rites was a little surprised that these farm workers knew etiquette so well. Then they came to a high ground in the field and stood there. Here you can have a panoramic view of the farmland, and the farmers and workers in the fields are working evenly and evenly, like pearls on the earth. This is the first time that the Minister of Rites has seen such beautiful farmland. The scene in front of him deeply attracted the Minister of Rites, and he quietly After looking at it for a while, he asked:"What, the person you want to talk to hasn't arrived yet?"

When he learned that the woman in front of him was the negotiator, the Minister of Rites was even more surprised. He looked at Su Su and then laughed.

"Why do you think I'm a bitch?"

"No, no, I think she is a hero among women, young and promising, and the country is lucky."The Minister of Rites couldn't help but turn around and look at the farm workers farming in the distance. After a while, he turned around and asked:"Woman, what do you call her?"

"Returning to your lord, the folk girl Su Su"

"Susu, Su means awakening, Su also means recovery, what a good name. After enduring it silently for so long, it’s time to wake up and figure out how Dongfu Country can restore its past. The Minister of Rites sighed for a while, and then asked:"Miss Su Su, what do you want to ask for?""

Su Su took out the proposal document.

"Oh, there's paperwork."The Minister of Rites took it immediately.

He quickly browsed through the 10 improvement plans above, and looked at each one carefully, and praised highly:"Good, good, good... Miss Su Su is so well prepared, it is rare, rare."

Then he sighed:"It seems that imprisoning the governor of Chenzhou was not an impulsive move. There are not only scholars but also talented people among the peasants and workers."

"I wonder what Mr. Shangshu’s opinion is?"Su Su asked.

The above 10 methods are all ways to increase production and improve people's livelihood. What makes the Minister of Rites excited is that these methods are all made by professionals, and even he can't come up with them. The above are all for the benefit of the people and the court. The Ministry of Rites Not only did Shangshu have no objection, but he said excitedly:"In that case, I will give you another one."

The Minister of Rites picked up a pen and wrote on it:"The post of Tianpu Supervisor can be elected from within the Tianpu Society, and there is no need for appointment from the central government. It only needs to be supervised by the court."

This item really caught Su Su's expectation, and then the Minister of Rites asked him to walk around the farmland. While walking, Su Su and the seniors explained the operation of the field club to the Minister of Rites, introduced the situation of the farmers, and then talked with the farmers. , the atmosphere was very harmonious, and the Minister of Rites had a deeper understanding of the hardships of the people's lives. It didn't look like they were here to negotiate, but like they were returning to their hometown to visit relatives.