Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

The county officials became anxious when they heard this and hurriedly urged: "What are you talking about price now? As long as you can let us buy the rice seeds, any price is fine!"

Yin Wencai sneered in his heart, you said that yourself.

He coughed lightly, glanced outside the door and said, "Mrs. Shen's actions in recent days have been witnessed by all of you. She deserves the title of 'loving the people like her own children'. If we want to sell rice seeds from her, we have to work hard on the people."

The county magistrates bowed their heads in thought, and Yin Wencai continued, "As long as we sincerely serve the people, even if Lady Shen is angry, she will still sell us rice seeds. My lords, I heard that Lady Shen promoted the "grain-for-investment" policy in Tong'an County this year, and she did not charge the county residents a single penny for the rice seeds she initially provided."

As soon as Yin Wencai finished speaking, he heard a gasp from all around.

"Master Yin means that we use silver to buy the rice seeds and then distribute them to the county residents for free, like Master Shen did, 'using grain to pay for capital'?"

The county magistrates widened their eyes. The price was just as Yin Wencai said, extremely high!

Their counties are not like Tongan County, which is all wasteland. They have public land!

According to their thinking, after buying the rice seeds, they must be planted in the public fields in the county. If there are any extra ones, they will be given to the county residents. Moreover, they are not given for free, and the residents have to pay silver, but it will be cheaper than buying them from grain merchants.

Even so, it is a great favor to the county residents. Now Yin Wencai wants them to give it for free?

The county magistrates hesitated for a moment and couldn't help saying, "That's a lot of silver. Are we just going to give it to the county residents?"

Yin Wencai knew that they would not agree immediately, and raised his eyebrows: "Then what do you gentlemen want to do? Lady Shen cares most about the people. We have offended her badly today. If we don't use the county residents as an excuse, she will definitely not agree to sell it to us. Can you think of a better way?!"

Someone whispered, "Why don't we apologize first? If that doesn't work, then..."

Before he could finish his words, Yin Wencai interrupted him and said, "How can you be sincere in a verbal apology? At this point, you are still trying to test Lord Shen?"

The man shuddered, thinking of the angry looks of Shen Zheng and Yu Zhengqing just now, and dared not speak anymore.

The county magistrates all looked a little confused, this time it hurt too much...

Seeing that they were still hesitating, Yin Wencai stood up and said, "It's up to you all! Anyway, I'm going to apologize to Lord Shen! It's better to lose some money than to lose face!"

These words went straight to the hearts of the county magistrates.

Yes, at this moment, they no longer care about money. If Lord Shen does not sell the rice seeds to them, they will be greatly embarrassed!

Zhu Kongjia gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart.

"I will go with Lord Yin."

For some decisions, once someone takes the lead, it will not be difficult for others to make them.

All the county magistrates stood up and followed Yin Wencai to the pavilion in the backyard.

Shen Zheng and Yu Zhengqing were still sitting in the pavilion, both of them had anger on their faces, drinking tea in silence.

Yin Wencai walked in front, and after stopping, he secretly smiled at Shen Zheng: It's done.

Shen Zheng took a sip of tea from the teacup, seemingly not surprised by their arrival, and asked, "Are you all leaving?"

The county magistrates were shocked that Lord Shen actually started to drive people away!

They quickly shook their heads, and Yin Wencai stepped forward first to apologize to Shen Zheng: "Sir Shen, I and my colleagues shouldn't have misunderstood you just now. We have chilled your heart to serve the people. I hope you can forgive me and not be angry."

After Yin Wencai took the lead, all the county officials stood up and apologized to Shen Zheng in unison.

Among them, Zhu Kongjia's apology was the most sincere: "Lord Shen has a very smart heart. We have been in the officialdom for a long time and have unknowingly forgotten our original intentions..."

Shen Zheng just lowered her head and drank her tea without saying anything.

Seeing this, Yin Wencai winked at the county magistrates, who gritted their teeth and said in unison: "Sir Shen, we hope you can sell the rice seeds to us. We promise that we will distribute the rice seeds to the county residents after we buy them back, and we will not charge them any money!"

At this time, Shen Zheng's expression finally relaxed a little, and she asked in surprise: "If you don't accept money, what will you do?"

"Like Lord Shen, when the autumn harvest comes, the grain will be used as payment, and the county government will only charge 10% interest!"

They felt very painful after they said this, but this was the only way now.

Shen Zheng seemed to soften her heart for a moment, but after a moment she asked Yu Zhengqing again: "What do you think, sir?"

The hearts of all the county magistrates were in their throats, and they all looked at Yu Zhengqing.

They thought that Yu Zhengqing was the prefect and naturally wanted to see harmony among the counties, which would also be good for his reputation. Since they had all backed down like this, Yu Zhengqing would definitely say a few good words for them.

Unexpectedly, Yu Zhengqing glanced at them and said to Shen Zheng: "You decide for yourself whether to give them the rice seeds or not. If you want to give them, give them. If you don't want to give them, don't give them. You don't need to ask me."

Shen Zheng nodded and turned to look at them.

The county officials felt frightened by the look on their faces, and they no longer cared about the pain. They just wanted Shen Zheng to agree to them to preserve their reputations.

Shen Zheng frowned and asked awkwardly, "If it's for the people, it's not impossible, but... can the promises of the adults be counted?"

The county officials were delighted and did not dare to think any more. They said in unison, "Of course it counts. We can sign a contract with Lord Shen and let the government supervise it. If we hide the rice seeds or sell them, we will pay Lord Shen ten times the market price!"

Ten times, then one pound of rice seeds is more than ten taels of silver.

Not to mention Shen Zheng, even Yu Zhengqing and Yin Wencai were stunned when they heard this.

These people are willing to risk everything to buy rice seeds...

Shen Zheng looked at Yin Wencai quietly, not knowing how this man had brainwashed them just now.

The county magistrates were all very nervous and were eagerly waiting for her answer.

Shen Zheng sighed and said, "If it weren't for the people, I would definitely not want to do this today, but I also don't want to see people who should be well fed go hungry. Since you are so sincere, then let's do this."

Reputation saved!

Although the county magistrate had been tricked, he was still delighted and expressed his gratitude one after another.

Shen Zheng also showed a sincere smile on her face. She had also sought benefits for the residents of Liuyang Prefecture today.

Yin Wencai secretly gave her a thumbs up. Lord Shen's move today really made him admire him.

Shen Zheng was in a better mood, and her attitude naturally became better. She stood up and said to Yu Zhengqing, "Sir, let's go back and discuss the grain price."

Yu Zhengqing smiled and nodded, then stood up and walked in front.

County magistrates: Why does it feel weird?

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Today, there was a controversy over grain seeds in Tongan County. At the same time, there was also an uproar in Shangjing City because of Shen Zheng's Tongan County.