The couple in the last days traveled to ancient times, farming and storing grain and meat in the war

In Xiao Yan's view, holding great power and doing practical things for the people do not conflict.

"Great!" Tian and Xiao Fushan's eyes turned red. Their son was promising and was going to be a good official. How could they not be happy?

After the four Tians went to rest, Xiao Yan said to Jiang Ningning, "When I was at the government office this afternoon, I received a decree from the imperial capital to all places.

Emperor Li adopted the strategy of 'employment in lieu of relief' that I had outlined in my response, and will implement it in all areas not yet affected by disasters. Anyone who fails to prioritize hiring the hungry will be executed without mercy."

Jiang Ningning smiled and said, "Then this emperor is quite courageous."

Xiao Yan: "This afternoon, I received a secret letter from Lord Liang in the Imperial Capital. It was hurriedly delivered by a servant of Lord Liang's family.

The letter said that after Emperor Li issued this imperial decree, he ordered the Ministry of Revenue to allocate 5 million taels to build the Changming Palace that he had always wanted to build.

"Uh..." Jiang Ningning didn't know what to say. Was he a wise ruler or a foolish one?

But it is true that you will enjoy it.

"Anyway, Lord Liang's intention is to please the emperor." Xiao Yan said.

Jiang Ningning was speechless. This strategy would allow the emperor to build the palace he wanted, and of course the emperor was happy.

Jiang Ningning finally understood why work-for-relief had always been so popular among emperors in her original world since ancient times.

It is really beneficial to the emperor.

The next day, Xiao Yan went to the county government office early in the morning to serve as the county magistrate.

Xiao Yan was unable to spare the time, so Jiang Ningning had to go to the academy. She told Ji Wei in advance that Xiao Yan could only come during lunch time.

At the same time, Jiang Ningning presented the large sand table that Xiao Yan had just made.

Ji Wei was overjoyed. His apprentice was truly a genius.

Although it had been nothing but talk for more than three months, he could really see that his apprentice was extremely talented in military operations and warfare.

It was not until Xiao Yan finally took time out for lunch at noon to come over and learn military tactics from him that Ji Wei said:

"I've actually taught you everything I know about military tactics. The only thing I can teach you now is actual combat. But I can't teach you that anymore. Without the necessary skills, you'll have to rely on your own understanding.

You should practice more on the sand table privately. It's just like your own skills. If you practice more often, you will be able to use it better if you encounter actual combat one day.

You have graduated as a disciple and have become an official. The officialdom is treacherous. As your disciple, I have never given you anything before. But you gave me countless sand tables of all sizes that I couldn't let go of. Now, I must give you a graduation gift."

Then, Ji Wei handed over a small wooden box and said, "Don't open it now, but if someone wants your head, take it out. It can save your life."

Ji Wei felt that this was all he could do for his disciple.

Xiao Yan: "..."

I can probably guess what's inside.

"I can't accept this." Xiao Yan hurriedly bowed and said. Since it was a life-saving item, he felt that his master needed it more.

When Ji Wei saw him like this, he knew that he had guessed what was in the box. He took another sip of wine and said with a smile, "Forget it, you can still open it when you get back. Don't worry, I have plenty of life-saving talismans, so if you lose one, it won't be too much."

His family has been loyal and brave for generations. His great-great-great-grandfather, his great-great-grandfather, his great-grandfather, his grandfather, his father, his uncles, his nephews, and his nine sons all died on the battlefield. He is the only male left in the family.

At that time, he almost died on the battlefield. His legs were broken and his heart was pierced by an arrow. He was carried back with only one breath left.

Even if he committed a terrible crime, without the things in this box, the current emperor would not dare to take his life.

Otherwise, you will be criticized by thousands of people and be infamous for eternity.

No emperor would allow himself to become like this.

Seeing Ji Wei so confident, Xiao Yan wondered who in the current dynasty had the things in the box. Only after he was sure and knew exactly who Mr. Wu was and what his identity was did he feel relieved.

Unless the person in power is a fool, he will definitely not want Mr. Wu's head.

As for those who secretly want to kill Mr. Wu, it is useless for him to have the things in the box.

Xiao Yan then answered: "Thank you, sir."

It was not until Xiao Yan hurried back to the county government office that Ji Wei sighed.

He had also heard about his apprentice's proposal of a work-for-relief strategy, which was a great thing that would benefit both the country and the people.

The emperor also adopted this strategy.

However, the disciple came from a humble background and did not have a deep foundation, so he made such a mistake at the beginning. The political situation was turbulent, and no one knew what would happen in the future.

Giving his apprentice a life-saving talisman would give him one less thing to worry about.

It’s a pity that all his connections are in the military camp, otherwise he could help his apprentice better and let him display his talents.

Of course, giving the apprentice a life-saving talisman is also to enable the apprentice to be more bold in seeking welfare for the people.

He has known this disciple for almost half a year, so he naturally knows what kind of character and personality he has.

Since the apprentice has ambitions and the ability, he will naturally help the apprentice both publicly and privately.

As for the rest, the apprentice can only rely on himself to break through and resist.

In the afternoon, Jiang Ningning, Tian and others took the things they had packed for Xiao Yan yesterday and sent them to the county government office.

The living quarters for the county magistrate and his family behind the county government office were indeed large. Jiang Ningning and the others helped Xiao Yan make the bed and put away his things before they started to wander around the county government office.

Everyone in the county government office was very respectful.

There were even people helping to lead the way.

But after strolling for a while, Jiang Ningning stopped and sat in the small garden at the back, holding her face with one hand and pointing at the stone table with the other, looking a little bored.

However, Tian and the others were still curious and continued to stroll around.

Xiao Yan had just finished dealing with some official business and had a little free time, so he hurried back. He happened to see Jiang Ningning sitting at the stone table next to the rockery, so he immediately went over.

"Where are my parents?"

"Let's go shopping over there." Jiang Ningning pointed with her chin.

Xiao Yan then handed over the small box that Ji Wei had given him, "You keep it."

That means putting her into the space.

It's not as safe as putting it in her space.

"What is it?" Jiang Ningning took it subconsciously and opened it. Inside was a gold medal with the word "exempt" engraved on it. She was stunned: "Golden medal of exemption from death? Uh, where did you get it?"

To avoid being seen, she quickly put the lid back on.

"Mr. Ji gave it to me. He said it was a gift for my departure. He said the officialdom is treacherous and if anyone wants my head, I should give it to them and it will save my life.

I thought that I had special abilities and could protect myself anyway, so I wouldn't die. It didn't matter whether I wanted it or not, so I'd just leave it with you.

Even if you have mental strength, you won't get into trouble, but there's no guarantee that nothing will happen to the four of them. After all, you're always with them, so it's better to leave it with you."