Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

Chapter 176 Farewell

"Looks like it's time to go."

Zhu Ming looked at the letter in his hand and shook his head helplessly.

I can't stay in this county town anymore.

"Your Highness, what is this?"

Liu Jin looked at Zhu Ming's helpless expression and immediately went over and asked.

"The prefect's letter asked me to go to Shanxi to take charge of the overall situation."

Zhu Ming said this and handed the letter that came with the book to Liu Jin.

The letter said that the drought in Shanxi had not yet eased, and the Shanxi prefect Wang Ganju had been waiting for Zhu Ming for a long time, wanting Zhu Ming to go there as soon as possible to lead them in disaster relief.

This is indeed Zhu Ming's responsibility here and he cannot refuse.

"Let's go, pack up, and leave in three days."

While Liu Jin was still reading the letter, Zhu Ming set off on his own and walked towards the county government office.

Fortunately, the disaster relief situation in our county is back on track and proceeding in an orderly manner.

The only regret I had when I went to Shanxi was that I was not able to see the effectiveness of private school teaching with my own eyes.

After learning that Zhu Ming was leaving, Wang Juren and all the county officials stood respectfully in the county government office.

"Your Highness."

Seeing Zhu Ming coming in, Wang Juren walked up to him and spoke respectfully.

"Thank you for your assistance while I was here."

Zhu Ming also smiled at them. The smooth progress of his disaster relief work here was inseparable from the cooperation of these people.

"Without your highness's command, we are leaderless."

Wang Juren, together with all the officials, paid great tribute to Zhu Ming.

After two months of observation, they are already convinced of Zhu Ming's abilities.

In two months, the small county town was completely renovated. The roads and houses were rebuilt, medicinal herbs were planted on the lakeside, which brought some income to the county government, and even the rampant bandits around were completely wiped out.

It can be said that it took Zhu Ming only two days to turn the disaster-stricken area of the county into a peaceful and prosperous place.

"Sir Wang, please send me a list of the private school teachers in the next few days."

Zhu Ming didn't stay polite with these people for too long. He looked at Wang Juren and spoke in a deep voice.

My own education reform has just begun.

The teacher in this private school also needs supervision.

"Yes, I understand."

Wang Juren nodded and responded.

Since Your Highness wants to use this gentleman's knowledge, then he must be useful.

"As the county magistrate, all the affairs of this county are now in your hands."

Zhu Ming walked up to Wang Juren and patted him on the shoulder.

He knew Wang Juren's abilities, and governing a small county would definitely be a piece of cake for him.

Zhu Ming gave some instructions to other officials about the affairs of the county and then withdrew from the county government office.

He felt more at ease knowing that Wang Juren was in charge.

"you are leaving?"

Zhu Ming had just stepped into the side courtyard when Gou Sheng stood in front of him, still with a cold face, and asked.

"How did you know?"

Zhu Ming looked at Gousheng's handsome face with some confusion and surprise.

I haven't even had the chance to talk about this.

It would be fine if Wang Juren and the others knew about it, but where did Gou Sheng hear it from?

"I saw Lord Wang and the county officials waiting outside, so I guessed it."

There was still no emotion in Gousheng's tone, as if this was not a big deal to her.

Zhu Ming was surprised that Gou Sheng could guess that these people were seeing him off just from this one incident, but he just nodded and said, "Yes, probably in the next few days."

After hearing Zhu Ming's words, Gou Sheng was silent for a moment. His green fingers clenched into fists, and his knuckles turned white.

The two looked at each other for a long time before Gou Sheng spoke again: "Take me with you."

She only said three words, but her tone was firm and unquestionable.

"You're going to need me."

She said this and then fell silent, waiting for Zhu Ming's reply.

"let me see."

Zhu Ming looked at Gousheng. If Gousheng insisted on following him, it would be possible.

But he didn't know why Gousheng followed him.

You clearly said before that you wanted to go to a private school.

I still have three days before I leave, so give her some time to think about it.

After saying that, he turned around and led Liu Jin inside.

As for Zhaodi and Meihua, it would be too much of a burden if I took them with me.

Let them live a peaceful life here.

When the news that His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson was leaving spread, the entire county was shocked.

Although they also knew that His Royal Highness the Grandson came to provide disaster relief and not to establish a fiefdom, he would leave sooner or later.

But when this day really came, they still felt a little reluctant.

They saw everything Zhu Ming did for them here.

If it weren't for Zhu Ming, they wouldn't have the good life they have now.

His Royal Highness the Emperor's grandson is devoted to the people, so naturally they have infinite love for Zhu Ming.

When Zhu Ming left, they ignored the work at hand and gathered at the city gate.

Seeing Zhu Ming's carriage approaching slowly, they stepped aside and made way for it.

The people all looked at Zhu Ming's carriage passing among them and fell silent in sadness.

Zhu Ming and Liu Jin sat in the carriage, looking through the curtains at the people who came spontaneously to see them off, feeling a little sad.

"Your Highness, would you like to..."

Liu Jin looked at Zhu Ming, who had been silent since he saw these people, and spoke in a low voice.

"No, that's it."

Zhu Ming leaned against the carriage and stared blankly at the ceiling.

The more reluctant I am now, the more sad I feel. So let it be.

The support of the people of this county is the best farewell gift.

Fang Xiaoru asked himself to provide disaster relief probably for the sake of seeing a scene like this.

If I come here to be a fief in the future, even if Zhu Yunwen issues an order to reduce the power of the fiefdoms, he will not be able to move against me.

Liu Jin didn't say anything more and fell silent as well.

Although he did not have the same feelings for these people as Zhu Ming, it was difficult for him to remain indifferent when he saw the people in this state.

"Wait a minute."

Zhu Ming's carriage was about to leave the city when a voice suddenly came from the front of the carriage.

Gousheng dragged his still somewhat inconvenient legs, stood in front of Zhu Ming's carriage, opened his arms, and stopped the carriage.

Zhaodi and Meihua were standing aside, their eyes red from crying.

"Take me away."

Gousheng looked at Zhu Ming's carriage and still only had three simple words in his mind.

"This guy."

Zhu Ming looked at Gousheng who was still trying to stop his carriage and smiled helplessly.

Since she has decided to go with me, let her come up.

Liu Jin looked at Zhu Ming's smile, understood what Zhu Ming meant, and lifted the door curtain.

"Miss, come up."

He walked out of the carriage and bowed to Gousheng.