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Minister Zhang thought of something, stopped, and said to County Magistrate Zhang:

"Go and call Shen Ruhai and Shen Mingshu. Oh, and also go and invite Mingzhu Xiangjun."

Minister Zhang thought of the Shen family's situation and asked County Magistrate Zhang to come back.

"Forget it, their family is busy right now, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Magistrate Zhang understood what his father meant and led several adults towards the salt spring.

At this time, the Shen family was surrounded by people. The villagers were stunned and grabbed Shen Mingzhu and asked:

"Mingzhu, what is a Xiangjun? According to the county magistrate, the emperor has given you an official title?"

When the village chief saw Shen Mingzhu being dragged, he quickly stepped forward to help:

"Everyone, please make way and let Mingzhu offer the imperial edict first."

Then, he exclaimed with great satisfaction: "Mingzhu is indeed worthy of being included in our Shen family tree!"

"Mingzhu is now an official, a higher official than the county magistrate."

"Haven't you heard that the entire county, including our Shenjia Village, is the fief of our Mingzhu Xiangjun? Everyone, please make way. The Xiangjun's family is busy right now!"

Old man Shen was surrounded by a group of people. He felt very pleased. He was praised for his good family education and capable children. This made his beard wish it could grow up to his nose.

He is happy!

Old man Shen seemed to be dreaming, being complimented in a daze, and hearing those familiar voices in his ears, praising him non-stop:

"Master Shen, your family is so happy! I never thought that you and your son have not yet become officials, but now your granddaughter has become such a high-ranking official."

"A third-rank official! How high of an official position is that? I heard that our county magistrate is only a seventh-rank official. Your granddaughter is really capable!"

"Our Shen family has produced many talented people! Shiwang, what are you doing? Hurry up and ask Mingzhu to offer the imperial edict to the ancestral hall! And village chief, what are you doing? Hurry up and ask people to prepare the incense, candles and chopping boards!"

The third uncle and several clan elders were extremely anxious. Their Shen family had produced a local lord who had a fiefdom and real power.

There is not a single township lord in the entire Wanxian Prefecture. We must inform our ancestors!

This time when burning incense in the ancestral hall, Shen Mingzhu did not kneel down to worship the ancestors.

She was afraid that the ancestor could not bear her kneeling, and it would be very troublesome if the tablet burned.

Shen Mingzhu simply burned a stick of incense to the ancestors, bowed three times, and then placed the imperial edict in the ancestral hall, then left the hall amid the cheers of the crowd.

This time, the Shen family had such a big happy event, and the old man insisted on having a grand banquet.

Shen Mingzhu didn't say anything. The old man was happy, so he could do whatever he wanted!

Shen Mingzhu returned to her room and excitedly stroked the county lady's clothes. It had a gold seal and a purple ribbon, and was pendant with a mountain black jade. The sashes were made of colorful groups, each matching the color of the ribbon, and the belt rings were embroidered with a gold evil-repelling head. The embroidery was exquisite and the colors were bright. It was really beautiful.

Shen Mingzhu picked up the county lady's dress and tried it on herself. Hmm, this county lady's dress is a bit big.

But she is only nine years old and will grow taller soon.

Thinking of the one thousand taels of silver rewarded by the emperor, Shen Mingzhu's eyes were curved with smiles.

She loves silver the most. The emperor really understands people’s hearts!

There is also 30% tax revenue from the entire county's fiefdom. Does that mean she can just sit back and collect money in the future?

Well, since I have collected so much tax, I have to assist County Magistrate Zhang in developing the entire county.

Shen Mingzhu thought that now she could have a say in the county government and decide the affairs of the county. This was really great!

At the salt spring, the three adults held the salt spring and took a sip. It was so salty that they had to stick out their tongues.

Fortunately, Magistrate Zhang was well prepared and had tea brought up.

The three adults drank a bowl of tea and felt that the taste in their mouths was not so salty anymore.

Magistrate Zhang said, "My Lords, this spring has a very high salt content. According to the survey personnel, even in drought, this salt spring will not dry up and will continue to flow out salt water."

Minister Hu smiled and said, "Nephew Zhang, there are no outsiders here, you don't have to be so polite, just call us uncle as usual."

Minister Zhao of the Ministry of Works also hurriedly said, "There are no outsiders here, nephew, there is no need to be so polite."

Magistrate Zhang did not hesitate and said directly:

"This salt spring was discovered by the little girl Shen Mingzhu. It is said that she came here chasing a white deer..."

After County Magistrate Zhang finished speaking, both Minister Hu and Minister Zhao were stunned.

"A white deer is a sign of good fortune. Mingzhu Xiangjun actually encountered a white deer?

"Yes, that's true. Lord Mingzhu not only discovered this salt spring, but also had people build terraces on the mountains. These are the mountains I pointed out to you earlier."

"Mingzhu Xiangjun not only opened up the mountains herself, but also promoted the development of two villages. She also opened factories and schools. She is very capable."

"Not only is Lady Mingzhu capable, but her brother Shen Mingshu is also quite smart. Shen Mingshu not only passed the imperial examination and ranked first in the list of scholars, but also... their family is kind-hearted, smart and capable, and most importantly, they care about the people."

Magistrate Zhang gave Shen Mingzhu's family a very high evaluation, which made the three adults, including Minister Zhang, take a deep breath.

They have been officials for decades and have never seen such a family.

In real life, an official who serves the people is a good official who does practical things for the people.

But for an ordinary farmer, while changing his destiny through reading, he also wants to do things for the people. That is great love.

"The Shen family is an extraordinary family!"

After Shangshu Zhang sighed, he asked Magistrate Zhang to take out the planning drawings.

Magistrate Zhang took out the planning drawings painted by Shen Ming and explained the future planning of this place to the three adults based on the geographical location of these mountains. Finally, he said:

"This blueprint was drawn by Shen Mingshu. It was designed by Shen Ruhai, Shen Mingshu and Shen Mingzhu together."

The three adults opened their mouths in surprise.

Magistrate Zhang saw that his father was so surprised and asked with a smile:

"Dad, what's wrong with you? Are you surprised that your son is so lucky to have met such a talented family while in office?"

Minister Zhang glanced at his son and said speechlessly, "You just like to take advantage of others and act cute."

Minister Zhao of the Ministry of Works asked with a smile: "Shen Mingshu seems to be only twelve years old?"

"Well, a twelve-year-old scholar, he is the first in our Daqian Dynasty."

County Magistrate Zhang was very happy, thinking he had found a treasure.

Minister Hu of the Ministry of Revenue laughed and teased Minister Zhao:

"Your Ministry of Industry has found a good talent, but it's a pity that Shen Mingshu is too young. Even if he passes the imperial examination in three years, he will only be fifteen years old."

Minister Zhao ignored Minister Hu's teasing, his eyes sparkling as he thought,

Not recruiting such a good talent like Shen Mingshu to the Ministry of Industry is simply burying such a good talent.

Minister Zhang thought of the figure he had seen in Shenjia Village earlier and asked Magistrate Zhang:

"Whose big house is that in Shenjia Village, not far from Shen Ruhai's house?"

Magistrate Zhang thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. That family usually stays at home and rarely goes out. But it is said that they came from the capital."