Wait for me, and watch me fight my way back to the reincarnation path

"Yes……"

Mr. Gao continued, "Originally, both sides were vassal states of the royal court, and they lived in peace. However, due to the discovery of black gold in recent years, their national strength seems to have improved. Moreover, I heard that the old king there sent his daughter to the royal court two years ago, and she was even made a concubine. So, it seems that they have been putting pressure on this side recently."

"What do they want? Land, or minerals?"

"I don't know the details yet, there are only rumors. Also, in recent years, the caravans in Tuo Town are no longer carrying spices and silk like before. Now they are more about utensils, and sometimes people...craftsmen."

"Is this possible? Craftsmen can also be bought and sold?"

"They are not bought and sold, but introduced to work, and they are hired at a very high price. I have heard it several times. Now, all over the country are hiring these ironworkers."

"I see. There's coal here and iron over there, so... doesn't our prince want to smelt iron?"

"Of course I want to, but this thing requires some skills. The best craftsmen are of course all in Kyoto. Moreover, the royal court has ordered that some equipment can only be made by the royal court, and those below are not allowed."

"Is that so... Do you know our Prince An Ning? What kind of person is he?"

"I haven't seen him. He comes less than twice a year. When he comes, he is mainly at the mine. I heard from people who came back from the mine that they couldn't recognize that the prince was him. I think this prince should be a very cautious and low-key person."

"If it's really like what you said, then it's not easy to deceive..."

"Ah..." Mr. Gao.

The two discussed for a long time but couldn't come up with any good solution. In the end, they could only wait and see and act accordingly.

Qin Qiong hoped that those officials and the elders of the clan would lend some help.

Just don't sabotage it when the time comes.

Nothing happened that night. The next day, Uncle Qin put on a new piece of clothing and took an article he had written. He walked in front of Qin Qiong in a proud manner.

Qin Qiong looked at Uncle Qin's idiotic appearance, turned around and said to Mr. Gao who was walking behind her: "How about you also walk to the front?"

"I don't dare! I don't dare! Boss, please go first!"

Mr. Gao said with a smile.

Qin Qiong also laughed.

The three met Uncle Li and the patriarchs of several other families at the gate of the academy.

When they were almost at the headquarters, they met Lord Hu and Lord He again.

When everyone arrived at the gate of the headquarters, Qu Tou and Mr. Guo were already waiting there.

After another round of greetings, everyone went into the yard and up to the second floor. Soldiers were already waiting for them upstairs and led them to the meeting hall.

Mr. Guo greeted everyone like a host and even gave up the first seat in the guest seat to Qin Qiong.

The adults seemed to have some objections to this arrangement, but seeing that no one said anything, they just glared at Qin Qiong a few times and let it go.

Qin Qiong pretended not to see this.

She sat there calmly, drinking tea and talking in a low voice to Mr. Gao.

They sat on the left, and on the right sat the three adults and Uncle Qin. Yes, Uncle Qin went over there.

Next came the elders of the clan. On Qin Qiong's side, there were her, Mr. Gao, Qutou, and the elders who couldn't sit over there.

Soon, with a shout of "The Prince is here!" everyone stood up and bowed their heads to the person who walked in through the door.

The man who entered nodded and walked directly to the main seat in the middle.

After he sat down, he raised his hand and said, "Everyone, no need to be polite, please take a seat!"

Everyone then sat down and raised their heads.

Qin Qiong looked up and was stunned. She quickly turned to look at Uncle Qin. Sure enough, Brother Jinchang was also looking at her in surprise.

This prince is the one who went to Dejingyuan to take a bath yesterday.

The man also saw that Qin Qiong had recognized him, so he smiled and said to Qin Qiong, "Miss Qin, is the 'three free one' offer from yesterday still available? If we go today, will it be okay?"

Qin Qiong was a little embarrassed.

She stood up quickly and said, "Of course... No, it's free for you to go! From now on, Dejingyuan will be free for you! Anyone you bring with you will be free!"

"Haha...that won't work. If I really take my people with me, your place won't be able to do business anymore."

The prince looked quite kind when he smiled, and he covered his mouth with his hands when he laughed.

Qin Qiong's impression of this person improved immediately. She thought this person was good and she liked him very much.

As a result, the atmosphere in the hall became better.

The prince also asked about the health of the three adults who came from the royal court, and then expressed his condolences and praise to several elders, especially Li Bo.

He also expressed concern for the peace of the town, the people working in the mines, and the harvest of the rice fields.

He also gave high praise to the elders for allowing the town to unite everyone with one mind after years of war, and for allowing the town to demonstrate virtue and pass on etiquette.

The elders of the clan were almost moved to tears.

Uncle Qin immediately presented a new memorial written by himself and polished by several adults.

After Qin Qiong listened to Uncle Qin reading the memorial, she felt that it was not bad. There was not too much nonsense and the basic meaning was made clear. The rest depended on whether the prince would understand.

The prince took the letter with a smile, but did not read it immediately. Instead, he turned around and asked the three adults who came down from the royal court,

"What do the three adults think about this matter?"

Several adults quickly replied, a little flattered, that this would benefit the local people and would also demonstrate the virtue of King An Ning. However, they had just arrived in your place and already felt the king's virtue, so of course they would obey King An Ning's orders... and so on.

Qin Qiong thought it was all nonsense.

The prince smiled and nodded, then asked Uncle Li and other elders of the clan.

"This is a big project. I'm afraid every household in the town will have to participate. How will the labor be allocated? Moreover, can each household reach an agreement on the separate underground channels? Will there be any disturbances in the future?"

Uncle Li hurriedly said on behalf of everyone that everyone had already discussed the matter.

Everyone contributed money, those with money contributed money, those without money contributed people. They could carry loads, or deliver water and food, and each family did what they could. In the end, the one who made the greatest contribution was evaluated by the elders and recorded in the family tree, which would serve as proof for the benefit of future generations.

Of course, they will also erect a monument to commemorate the prince’s merits to remember his great virtues forever!

Speaking of "clan system".

Qin Qiong was really impressed by the greatness of the ancients. People of the same surname united together, helped each other, and then recorded their contributions to the clan. In the future, they could be given certain subsidies, or their descendants could be raised and educated.

This itself is a good pension security mechanism in this social system dominated by agriculture.

She had heard of several such good cases in modern times. She admired them very much!

Under this system, as long as the 'elders' above are good and the 'sons' below are filial, there will be basically no major problems with the inheritance of the humanistic family.

At this time, the flattery over there is still...

Qin Qiong sat here and listened. She thought that it would be better to listen to the sound at the right time so that both sides could be safe.

Not bad!