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Chapter 46 Good News and Rewards

The Great Yu Dynasty was in its golden age, and its disaster relief and assistance were very swift.

After the floodwaters receded and the official roads became passable, large amounts of relief funds and supplies were continuously transported to the disaster area.

On the road leading to Yunshui Town, Shen Yuan drove an oxcart, pulling a cart full of peaches, slowly forward.

Although some disaster victims on the roadside were very tempted by the peaches, the officials riding by on horseback from time to time on the official road restrained their impulse.

“Father, the teacher said that once things have settled down in the next few days, he will take me on a long journey.”

On the oxcart, Shen Wenyan spoke in a deep voice.

Shen Yuan nodded slightly.

The trip was planned long ago. Now that the floods have receded, there are only some cleanup things left. If you want to go, then go.

The oxcart rolled through the muddy road and finally arrived at Yunshui Town.

The dredging work in the town was handled very quickly.

This brings us to the fact that Su Jingshan is indeed an extraordinary figure.

As the county magistrate of Anyang County, after the floods, small-scale riots by displaced people broke out in neighboring counties such as Yingyang and Linshui.

Compared to them, Anyang County seemed much calmer.

Because as soon as the floodwaters receded, Su Jingshan organized merchants in the county to raise funds, using the money raised to hire homeless refugees at low prices to participate in the post-disaster cleanup and reconstruction work.

Ordinary people are actually easy to appease. If they have something to do, money to earn, and can survive, they won't cause trouble.

The effect of this approach was remarkable.

A large number of displaced people participated in disaster relief efforts, and reconstruction was in full swing in all towns and villages of Anyang County.

Some wealthy families whose houses were destroyed could find workers cheaper than usual to rebuild their homes.

With this virtuous cycle continuing, Anyang County not only maintained a stable situation, but also rebuilt much faster than the surrounding counties.

"Good news!"

"Great victory on the front line!"

"Our Great Yu army of 30,000 defeated the 100,000 soldiers of the Western Wilderness barbarians and reclaimed Fengxian County, which had been lost for more than a hundred years!"

"Great victory!"

The father and son had just arrived in Yunshui Town and were wondering how to get rid of the peaches on the cart when they heard a government official on a fast horse shouting loudly!
"Father! A great victory at the front!"

On the oxcart, Shen Wenyan was beaming with excitement!
Watching the official ride away, Shen Yuan sighed softly.

“That little bastard of yours, tell him to write home often to let us know he’s safe once he gets to the army.”

"Aside from the first two letters home, it has been almost half a year since the last letter."

Hearing the worry in his father's scolding, Shen Wenyan smiled and said, "Father, don't worry, eldest brother is definitely fine. He might even be on his way back victorious right now."

"I hope so," Shen Yuan said, and continued driving the oxcart toward the "Fresh Fruit Shop".

Western Wilderness, Fengxian County.

A hundred years ago, the Western Wilderness Barbarians suddenly increased in strength for some unknown reason, and in one fell swoop defeated the 400,000-strong border army of the Great Yu and occupied the three counties of Fengxian.

When news of the war reached the capital, the reigning Emperor Huiming of Yu was so enraged that he vomited blood on the spot. He fell ill from the accumulated resentment and soon passed away.

Emperor Wude ascended the throne at a young age. He was a man of great talent and ambition. Instead of seeking revenge, he adopted a strategy of allowing the people to recuperate and promoting martial arts.

After enduring humiliation for a century, they have finally reclaimed Fengxian County in one fell swoop.

Fengxian County, Luofeng City.

That night, a group of soldiers in armor rode their warhorses and quietly followed behind Zhang Bin.

Zhang Bin, beaming with pride, looked around and laughed, “General, your plan is truly admirable. You used 30,000 elite troops to launch a surprise attack on Fengxian County and utterly defeated 100,000 barbarian soldiers.”

"The battle report has been submitted to the military command, and rewards will be distributed soon."

"With such achievements, we can all be promoted and ennobled."

Behind him, Shen Wenxing smiled upon hearing this.

Months ago, they traveled day and night, rushing to the outskirts of Fengxian County, eighty miles away. They thought they would wait for the other armies to arrive before launching a joint attack on Fengxian County.

Unexpectedly, the military command relayed the general's order, instructing them to coordinate with 15,000 soldiers of the right flank vanguard to launch a surprise attack.

They directly shattered the barbarian's multiple defenses, routing 100,000 barbarian soldiers and capturing Fengxian County.

"The war has now come to a temporary end. My lads, tomorrow is your day off. Tonight, eat and drink to your heart's content."

"Remember this: you can't go to a brothel without paying!"

Zhang Bin's words caused his guards behind him to burst into laughter. "Get out of here, just leave two of you with me."

He waved his hand, and the guards behind him dispersed impatiently.

"Aren't you going to go with them and broaden your horizons?"

"Don't go into the wrong room on your wedding night and make a fool of yourself."

Looking at Shen Wenxing behind him, Zhang Bin teased.

Shen Wenxing was already used to these crude jokes, so he smiled awkwardly and remained silent.

"Go if you want, don't worry, I won't tell Lao Huang," Zhang Bin continued to tempt him.

Shen Wenxing shook his head: "I need to write a letter home when I get back. I haven't written to my parents for almost half a year, they must be very worried."

Zhang Bin nodded with a smile, quite satisfied.

"Let's go back to camp."

The three rode their warhorses toward the barracks.

Jinliu Village.

Shen Wenxing's letter home was delivered along with the military reward certificate.

The couple were very excited when they saw the award certificate.

The messenger interrupted the two men with a bow and said with a smile, "Master Shen, when we came, County Magistrate Huang specifically instructed you to select the land and house to be bestowed upon you as soon as possible."

"To avoid a shortage of craftsmen in the Imperial Workshop, who knows how long we'll have to wait."

Shen Wenxing fought bravely against the enemy during the attack on Fengxian County and was awarded a title without change.

He was exempt from the "Gengzu" (a type of corvée labor) service, received an annual salary of 200 shi (a unit of dry measure), owned three qing (a unit of land measurement) of land, one qing of forest, four houses, five oxen, and ten servants.

Of course, these things can also be converted into silver coins.

"Thank you for the reminder, sir. May I have the opportunity to consider it?"

The official quickly smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "You're too kind, Master Shen. Please consider it first. We still have to deliver official documents to other places. We'll come back later."

After the officials left, Hu Yufen could no longer contain her joy.

"My son has really made something of himself."

Shen Yuan laughed proudly, "I don't care whose bloodline it is."

Back then, his great-grandfather only beheaded three barbarian soldiers in the army and was awarded the title of "Zan Niao". Now his son has surpassed his ancestors and obtained the title of "Bu Geng".

Hu Yufen rolled her eyes at him, then said with some worry:
"Have you decided what to choose, my husband?"

Shen Yuan shook his head slightly: "No rush, I haven't read Shi Tou's letter yet."

The couple had been so busy looking at the official documents awarding titles and rewards that they hadn't had time to read the family letter that had been delivered with it.

Hu Yufen immediately handed over the letter from home.

Shen Yuan opened it and read it carefully.

In addition to his concern for his family, he also mentioned something else in the letter.

When Shen Yuan finished reading, Hu Yufen frowned deeply.

"Why choose Blackwater Pool when there are so many good places in Guantian?"

When Shen Yuan saw this passage, he immediately guessed what his son was thinking.

Xu Xiu had once said that the power of heaven and earth near the Blackwater Pool was slightly more concentrated than in other places.

The fish in the jar are also more intelligent than ordinary fish.

Although the exact details are unclear, both the remains of the century-old blood toad and the later Xu Xiuhe breathing technique are related to the Blackwater Pool.

Based on these points alone, Shen Wenxing's suggestion was correct.

However, Shen Yuan thought about it more deeply.

He not only wanted the woodlands near Blackwater Pool, but also planned to take over the entire Blackwater Pool, build a courtyard next to it, and move his whole family there.

Blackwater Pool covers several hundred acres. I wonder if giving up some of the fertile land would allow us to take over the entire Blackwater Pool.

"His military achievements were earned by his son, so we should listen to him."

Shen Yuan smiled and closed the letter, saying, "I'll go see if the officials have gone far. I'll go tell them now."

Although Hu Yufen was puzzled, she usually didn't say much about such important matters and chose to trust her husband and son.

(End of this chapter)