Even the Grand Tutor was alarmed by the news that Wen Yu was leaving. During this period of time, under the care and guidance of the Grand Tutor, their relationship gradually became like that of a master and a disciple. Now that Wen Yu was suddenly leaving, Jiang Baichuan felt a little reluctant.

Because he had to follow Wen Yu to Qingyang Pass to take up his post, Jing Yao did not hesitate at all and quickly completed the matters of going to the capital. "A Yao, when are we leaving?"

Jing Yao pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Brother, your term of office still has three months left. The journey ahead is long and we need to make preparations and arrangements early."

Wen Qun nodded slightly and asked curiously, "Ayao, do you know where my brother will be working?"

Jing Yao smiled and nodded, saying, "I have learned that it is Qingyang County."

Wen Qun showed a trace of surprise on his face, and muttered to himself: "Why is it this place..."

Jing Yao smiled gently and consoled him: "Although this place is not a prosperous place, it is always a good thing to have an official position to hold."

Wen Qun also smiled and nodded, expressing his agreement. After all, no matter how low the position is, he is still an official! It is indeed a great pleasure that my brother has become an official.

Hearing Wen Qun's agreement, Jing Yao reached out and touched his furry head. He looked like a cute little kitten, so well-behaved.

However, Jing Yao felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He knew that he was about to leave the capital and go to the unknown Qingyang County to serve as the county magistrate. Although he was excited about this, he also realized that this decision might worry his parents.

Wen Qun was keenly aware of Jing Yao's mood changes. He frowned, looked at Jing Yao with a puzzled look and asked, "Ayao, what's wrong? Why did you suddenly sigh?"

Jing Yao took a deep breath and said slowly, "I am just worried that once this news reaches home, my father and mother may become worried. After all, Qingyang County is remote and the environment is harsh. It may be difficult to return there. Moreover, as far as I know, the previous county magistrates all suffered misfortunes, some were even killed, and some chose to resign. Such a place is really not peaceful, and it makes people worried."

After hearing this, Wen Qun couldn't help but frowned: "What should we do then?"

Jing Yao knew how dangerous Qingyang County was, and he was also worried about his elder brother's safety. He comforted him softly, "Qun Qun, now that you have made a decision, you must face it bravely. We can find a way to add some security measures to ensure your elder brother's safety. Perhaps, we can recruit some guards with strong martial arts skills to protect your elder brother."

Wen Qun nodded in agreement. He looked at Jing Yao gratefully, feeling his care and support. Then, the two began to discuss how to find a suitable bodyguard to ensure Wen Yu's safety.

At the same time, Wen Yu began to take over the affairs at hand. Regardless of whether his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy were sincere or not, Wen Yu thanked them one by one and accepted their congratulations. In addition, Wen Yu's mansion also held a banquet to celebrate.

When Li Chang and Zhang Tao learned that Wen Yu was about to take up the post of magistrate of Qingyang County, they came to say goodbye to him. This farewell meant that they would be separated temporarily and each embark on a new journey.

But no matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, they believe that each other can move forward bravely and overcome everything.

"Brother Qinglan, after this separation, I don't know when we will meet again. I wish you a safe journey." Li Chang raised his glass to congratulate.

"Thank you." Wen Yu drank it all in one gulp. He had not been in Beijing for a long time and had only made two real friends. He kept this friendship in his heart.

"The border of Qingyang County is not peaceful. Qinglan, please take good care of yourself when you go there this time." Zhang Tao said with a smile.

"Thank you both." Wen Yu thanked them sincerely again. They chatted and spoke freely, as if they were back in Lin'an.

At that time, they were full of vigor and ambition, but now, in just half a year, the changes have been earth-shaking.

Time passed quickly, and it was the end of the month in a blink of an eye. Wen Yu had put everything in order and completed the handover of his work in the Hanlin Academy.

A group of more than a dozen people and four mule carts headed towards Qingyang County. This group was composed of Jing Yao and his men, including some young men with strong body and martial arts skills.

Some of these people were Jing Yao's capable subordinates, while others were hired by him. The purpose of their trip was to escort Wen Yu to Qingyang County to take up his post.

After deciding to go to Qingyang County, Jing Yao began to prepare. He first gathered some of his people, explained the importance of this mission to them, and told them that if they were willing to follow him to Qingyang County, they would be rewarded handsomely.

At the same time, he also made it clear that this mission might encounter dangers, but as long as everyone works together, they will be able to overcome the difficulties.

Under Jing Yao's mobilization, most people showed a positive attitude, especially those who only signed employment contracts and those who signed indentures, who knew that this mission was of great significance to them.

After learning that Wen Yu was going to Qingyang County to be a minister, they expressed their willingness to follow Jing Yao without hesitation. After all, it was a blessing to follow such a powerful and loyal master.

Wen Yu was very grateful for their decision, because these people were not only physically strong, but also had learned some martial arts, and their strength should not be underestimated.

However, the journey from Linzhen to Qingyang County was long, and there might be bandits along the way, which made Jing Yao a little worried. However, when he saw Xiao Ling and others, he felt much more at ease.

Xiao Ling is a strong and skilled young man. He has been in the martial arts world for many years and has rich combat experience. In addition, Xiao Ling has several brothers who are also extraordinary and strong. With Xiao Ling and his companions, Jing Yao feels much safer.

Although Wen Yu was asked to report within three months, he still wanted to report to Qingyang County as soon as possible, so he left a little earlier.

The carriage slowly drove out of the capital. Wen Yu looked back at the city gate that was getting farther and farther away, with mixed feelings in his heart.

A lot of things have happened in the past six months, from being at a loss at the beginning to gradually adapting and achieving something now. Only I know the ups and downs in it.

Wen Yu took a deep breath and turned back to sit in the car. He took out a collection of poems and flipped through it casually, his thoughts gradually drifting away.

The scenery outside the window kept changing, and the scenery along the way was refreshing. Wen Yu looked at the world outside the car, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

He didn't know what challenges and opportunities were waiting for him when he went to Qingyang County this time, but he believed that as long as he kept his original intention and moved forward courageously, he would be able to overcome difficulties and achieve his goals.

The carriage went farther and farther away and gradually disappeared at the end of the road.

Because the corn matter was of great importance, Jing Yao and Wen Qun stayed in Shangjing temporarily. However, just when they thought they could enjoy a few days of leisure, just two days later, Xuanyuan Ting packed them up and sent them to Wenquan Manor, where corn was grown. The reason for all this was very high-sounding: the matter of corn must be kept secret, and the fewer people who know about it, the better.

In addition to Jing Yao and Wen Qun, the two people who discovered corn, many children from aristocratic families in Shangjing also came to the villa to help farm. All these people were handed over to Jing Yao for unified management. After all, it was he who discovered corn, and if they wanted to share the credit, they couldn't just sit there and do nothing.

Isn't it just going to the fields to farm? Anyway, there are servants around to help them. They just pretend to do it and experience the process. It doesn't seem to be difficult. However, when they rolled up their trousers and really stepped into the fields, they began to regret it.

How could these young masters, who grew up in luxury, know that farming is so hard! Just simple labor such as hoeing the ground and weeding made them exhausted. It turns out that the ancient poem "Who knows that every grain of rice on the plate is the result of hard work" is really not wrong!

They were extremely regretful and even thought about escaping. But how could Jing Yao let them go so easily? He knew that they had the idea of ​​retreating, so he went to find them directly the next day, brainwashed them in a roundabout way, and personally led them to work in the fields.

Jing Yao knows that health is the capital of revolution, so he has always maintained the good habit of exercising. Even if he needs to change his daily running and boxing time to working in the fields, he has no complaints. After all, for him, as long as he can stay healthy, anything is acceptable.

When this "manager" set an example by working in the fields, how could the other children of the noble families have the face to retreat? Although these young masters did have some face, they were too embarrassed to complain about being tired in front of Jing Yao who worked so hard. So, they had to stay in the hot spring village with bitter faces and continue to plant corn.

However, Jing Yao knew that these people were spoiled since childhood and were not really willing to endure hardships. Therefore, whenever he noticed that someone really wanted to give up, he would take the initiative to communicate with them, tell them some beautiful visions about the harvest, and instill some spiritual food in them. In this way, he was like using a carrot to hang them forward, giving them a glimmer of hope and motivation in their hard work.

At the same time, the emperor often sent messengers to inspect, and occasionally even came to the manor to supervise. His stern eyes were like thorns in the back, always keeping a close eye on these people's every move, making them dare not slack off in the slightest.

Xuanyuan Ting thought that since they wanted to contribute this credit, they should have a deep understanding of the corn planting process, so as to avoid being completely ignorant when asked in the future. This would obviously be a way of filling in the gaps and seeking credit, which would only backfire. After all, Jing Yao was the first to discover corn, so he should take responsibility and not just sit there and watch.

For the Wen people, farming is not a difficult task. They just need to walk around the fields to see how the corn is growing. Moreover, there are many servants around to help them, so they don't need to work by themselves. All they need to do is pretend and experience the whole process, which doesn't seem to be too difficult.

However, Jing Yao was skeptical about the court's Si Nong. Although he had presented the carefully cultivated high-yield and high-quality corn seeds, he was still worried whether these people could properly handle the corn planting work. After all, if they couldn't even do this, it would be too bad.

As time went by, the corn began to grow and bear fruit. Everyone was looking forward to witnessing the corn harvest, while Xuanyuan Ting was anxiously waiting for the results to be revealed. Finally, when the harvest season arrived, a surprising scene appeared: the corn yield far exceeded people's expectations!

The Minister of Agriculture of Biezhuang was very excited. He realized that his discovery would have a huge impact on the country. He immediately reported the good news to the court and requested more resources to promote corn cultivation. The court was shocked by the achievement and expressed appreciation and support.

With the successful planting of corn, a nationwide craze swept across the country, and various places followed Jing Yao's approach and vigorously promoted the planting of corn.

Farmers saw the lucrative profits brought by corn and actively invested in corn production.

At the same time, the imperial court also increased investment in agricultural technology training and infrastructure construction to ensure the smooth progress of corn planting.

On the official road, a team of carriages was moving forward in a mighty manner, the wheels rolling and raising a cloud of dust. Inside the carriage, Wen Qun was humming a song softly, his voice was melodious and gentle, as if he wanted to express all the joy in his heart.

"Qun Qun, you look very happy!" Jing Yao said softly with a slight smile on his face.

Wen Qun nodded, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said, "Yes! After so long, I can finally go home!" His voice was full of anticipation and joy.

Jing Yao smiled and said gently: "I'm sorry for putting you through this period of time."

Wen Qun shook his head, a happy smile on his face: "I don't feel wronged to be with A Yao." His eyes fell on Jing Yao, full of love.

Jing Yao sat in the mule cart, flipping through a book with a focused and serious look. Wen Qun looked at him quietly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and asked, "Do you want to take the imperial examination?"

Jing Yao smiled slightly and replied, "I don't have such an idea. I just flipped through it because I thought it was useful." His tone was relaxed and natural, without too much pressure.

Wen Qun blinked and asked doubtfully, "Are these useful?"

Jing Yao put down the book, hugged Wen Qun in his arms, and gently explained, "A little bit." He knew that being an official was indeed prestigious, but he knew that he was not suitable for officialdom. Although doing business would also encounter some troubles, at least it would allow him to live freely.

Jing Yao knew that the officialdom was like a battlefield, full of intrigue and deception, and he did not want to get involved. He preferred to be a simple small businessman and live a peaceful and happy life.

It was a long journey back home by carriage, and Jing Yao was a little worried about Wen Qun. Although his health was much better than before, the conditions were still difficult, and he was really worried that Wen Qun would get sick.

Fortunately, Wen Qun is now a completely different person than before. He is very enthusiastic about going home this time. He chattered all the way and seemed very excited.

Jing Yao saw this and felt relieved.

Since ancient times, the poor have rich roads, so Jing Yao was willing to spend money along the way. When he encountered an inn or restaurant, he was not stingy about staying in the hotel and taking away food, so he did not suffer too much along the way.

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