Dressed as a top-notch girl, leading the whole village to become rich

When the village head uncle ran into Ye Guo's house, one of his shoes fell off. Xiaowan saw this and went into the house without saying a word and called her aunt.

Ye Guo was taking a lunch break and had not even had time to fix her hair when she heard the village head tell her anxiously that County Magistrate Lu was on his way to her house.

The three of them walked out of the door and saw a large group of people on the ridge of the field not far away, some of whom were holding... ceremonial objects in their hands.

"Xiaoguo, can we no longer sell soybean oil?" The village head looked reluctant.

It is said that it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

During this period, the income from selling soybean oil in Yejia Village was equal to their income for more than ten years.

Ye Guo was also a beneficiary, but she did not have too many attachments.

"Uncle Lizheng, if we don't have soybean oil, we can have other things. The rice seedlings that have just been planted in the fields are not taxed."

The village head slapped his thigh and said, "Yes, yes, one season of rice can feed a whole family. Look at my stupid head."

People are like this, sometimes they are always blinded by the things they want too much.

"Uncle Lizheng, is this team a little special?" She knew something about Daqing's system, so she could tell at a glance that the things in the hands of those yamen runners were unusual.

As the only official in the village, the village head naturally noticed something different after being reminded. He was immediately shocked and asked, "Why is there a dragon flag in this team?"

"Before, you seemed to say that the soybean oil recipe was submitted to His Majesty?"

This can explain why there were ceremonial items, but no officials from the Ministry of Rites or guards from the imperial city were seen, and there were only gongs and drums being played along the way, which had nothing to do with court music.

"Xiao Guo, do you think it will happen?"

"Is the village head talking about the imperial edict? I don't think it's likely, but I think there will be a reward of silver. Little aunt, last time you said you wanted to find someone to research the money for the waterwheel, now you have it."

Xiaowan spoke each word clearly, saying things that a village girl would never say.

The head of the village looked doubtful and asked, "Xiao Wan, have you seen the imperial edict?"

If you are not careful, you will inadvertently reveal your experiences in Lingnan.

Xiao Wan stuck out her tongue a little embarrassedly and walked out, "I have to go and inform Mom right away."

"By the way, Grandpa Lizheng, do you want to prepare the incense table?"

Xiao Wan's question stumped the two of them. They looked at each other, unable to make up their minds.

Not to mention the imperial edict, even if it was a divine gift, such a big thing must be notified in advance!

"No, just ask your sister-in-law to wear something more formal, and you too."

Since I didn't inform you, I just pretended I didn't know. This was an iron rule in my previous life. I didn't expect that I would be able to use it in Daqing.

The village head looked himself up and down, "What am I wearing?"

"It's okay. I'll get you a new set when my dad comes back."

"Then I won't be polite. I guess your father just walked in when they arrived." The head of the village was happy and worried, his face changing from time to time, "It's ok that County Magistrate Lu doesn't care about things normally, but how come he is so careless about such a big thing."

Ye Guo knew that the headman was speaking in a way that was injustice for him, but to be honest, it would be better to just solve it all at once than to let her prepare in advance.

She said something to the head of the village, went back to change her clothes, and then asked her sister-in-law and others to prepare tea, snacks, red envelopes, etc.

As for how much to give, it’s all up to the village head.

Ye Guo led his family, old and young, to welcome Magistrate Lu and his men in, "My humble abode is simple, please don't mind, Magistrate Lu."

This is not just modesty. Yejia Village is located in a very remote area. It is the poorest place in the surrounding area. There is not even a decent gravel road along the way.

Because the village sells oil, although it is poor, there is hope for change and everyone is in good spirits.

Magistrate Lu took a look at the house, which could almost be considered a thatched hut, and sighed inwardly… If soybean oil could continue to be sold, Yejia Village would be reborn in less than half a year.

The courtyard was full of people, and the only one who could speak to the county magistrate was Ye Guo. After a few pleasantries, County Magistrate Lu got straight to the point with an enthusiastic look on his face, "Miss Xiao Guo, I came here this time in compliance with the order of the current emperor to confer a title on you and to bestow a reward on you."

Ye Guo was stunned when he heard this. "Then, should I ask my family to set up an incense table first?"

Of course other people must do it, but he was reprimanded by the imperial master for this matter a few days ago, so how could he dare to challenge Qiao?

He hurriedly tried to dissuade her, "If you are sincere, your wish will come true. Just obey my orders."

After saying this, without waiting for Ye Guo to kneel down, he took out the bright yellow imperial edict and began to read it.

Ye Guo still understood the previous soybean oil recipe.

But you are talking about yourself, a person with a kind heart, good knowledge and well-mannered manners?

And the hometown gentleman?

Isn't this a title that only unmarried women of the royal family can have? Is it appropriate to call yourself a country girl?

County Magistrate Lu kept spouting good words, but Ye Guo couldn't understand them at all. He just regretted that his classical Chinese knowledge was too poor.

At this time, County Magistrate Lu continued: "Promise Ye Guo of the Ye family a special honor. As a county lady, I will have the privilege of seeing you in front of the palace at any time..."

Ye Guo was silent. The imperial city was thousands of miles away from here...how could we meet?

Can’t the emperor of Daqing be more pragmatic?

Little do people know what an honor this is for ordinary people.

If it weren't for Xu Changqing's letter, Ye Guo would not be able to withstand repeated scrutiny just because of his identity.

"This is the thousand taels of silver bestowed by the emperor, as well as your identity badge, seal, and court robes."

Magistrate Lu unrolled the red silks one by one, and bursts of gasps came one after another.

"The county lord has a salary, and his food, clothing, housing and transportation are all customized."

"I have an old servant from the palace at home. If you don't mind, I will let her come and serve me tomorrow. What do you think?"

Ye Guo raised an eyebrow, "That's not necessary. The Imperial City has many rules. Maybe I won't be able to go there once in my lifetime."

Magistrate Lu did not believe this at all, but he understood the meaning of the refusal.

"Then please write a letter of thanks. I have prepared the pen, ink, paper and inkstone for you. Do you want me to send someone to get it when the time comes?"

So there is such a rule. Ye Guo never likes to be picky about words. "Master Lu, do you have a ready-made letter of thanks? I would like to learn from it."

"Of course there is." County Master Lu felt that he had finally done something right, and smiled brightly. "I even wrote another one specially. I hope you don't think I'm meddling."

Regarding Magistrate Lu's obviously different behavior from usual, Ye Guo simply said that it was caused by his changed identity.

"Then I will be very rude to refuse. I will definitely come to thank you someday."

When County Magistrate Lu left, he was also stunned because he was holding two bamboo tubes of oil in his hands.