Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

The silkworms are ripe, the wheat and rice are harvested, and June begins when the grains of wheat appear.

During this period, a huge event happened, and it is no exaggeration to say that the whole county was in an uproar!

The wheat was being harvested when Prince Fu, Tang Jue, and Xue Jingtang sent people in succession to inform the villagers that they had to sweep the houses and roads, set up incense tables, and welcome the emperor's order at 9:00 PM the day after tomorrow.

This is a huge deal. I’m afraid our ancestors in the underworld would wake up laughing.

Not only were the villages cleaned up everywhere, but every household also replaced the wedding couplets and peach charms they used to put up during the New Year with new ones.

Red silk was tied on the village road. The village chief and the elders decided to place the imperial edict in the ancestral hall. When the day came, they sprinkled water and paved the new road with sand before dawn, put on new clothes and waited at the village entrance early.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, the angel's carriage arrived on time, accompanied by Tang Jue and Xue Jingtang.

"Quick, crack the fire whip."

The crackling sound was incessant. It was the first time that the eunuch who came to announce the imperial edict had seen such a thing.

"Don't be surprised, Grand Supervisor Wu. This is how the people cherish your majesty, how they cherish the angels."

"kindness"

After entering the village, they were led into the ancestral hall. The incense table and offerings had already been neatly arranged. The eunuch was very satisfied when he saw this.

When everyone arrived, they heard the eunuch shout, "Kneel down and listen to the announcement!"

Led by the clan elders and the village chief, the villagers knelt on the ground, with men in front and women behind. Only a few children from the Chen family knelt with the village chiefs.

Wu Dajian unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict and announced loudly:

"I, under the divine favor of Heaven, rule over the world, diligently working day and night to ensure the peace and prosperity of the nation and the well-being of the people. Recently, Chen Qingning, the third daughter of the Chen family, has demonstrated wisdom and courage in innovation in the fields of agriculture, crafts, and commerce, improving old systems, doubling production and improving people's livelihoods. She is truly a national treasure and a glory to the country.

I also learned that during natural disasters and floods, many brave individuals from Chenjia Village stepped forward, either donating money for disaster relief or personally risking their lives, dedicated to saving the people and prioritizing justice. Their actions, like the sun and moon moving across the sky and the rivers flowing across the land, demonstrate the loyalty, bravery, and benevolence of the people of Daxia, and also demonstrate the deep bond between me and the people, sharing weal and woe.

To this end, I hereby issue this imperial decree to commend these innovators and disaster relief heroes. May our people take this as an example and emulate it, bravely innovating and shouldering responsibility, so that we can jointly build the foundation of our nation and enjoy the blessings of peace. I will also issue an imperial decree to the relevant authorities to widely publicize these innovative measures and provide generous support to the heroes who have provided disaster relief, thus demonstrating my divine grace and the unparalleled majesty of my throne.

Announce this to the four corners of the world, and let all know. May the gods of heaven and earth bear witness to this, and may our people enjoy eternal peace and prosperity!

After Wu Dajian finished reading, the villagers shouted "Long live the emperor" and kowtowed to express their gratitude.

The eunuch then took out another imperial edict, which mainly contained the details of the rewards for Qing Ning. Several brothers and sisters of the Chen family were also listed, and the emperor also personally wrote an inscription for her workshop.

Chen Qingning thanked the emperor and accepted the order, then knelt down again.

This is because the emperor also gave Chenjia Village a special honor and personally named Chenjia Village as the Village of Loyalty and Righteousness!

After receiving the decree, he placed it in the hall and then led the heavenly messengers to rest.

Wu Dajian and others did not dare to delay any longer, as all the important people were here and they had to go and pay them a visit.

The villagers were so proud that they were given the title of "Zhongyi Village" by the Emperor. What an honor!

He immediately sent people to the county town to find the best stonemason and buy the best and largest stones for carving!

Put this stone tablet a hundred meters in front of the village entrance so that people passing by can take a closer look at it.

Tang Jue and Xue Jingtang led Wu Dajian to meet Mr. Yu and others. Mr. Yu also knew the purpose of sending him.

He took him to the fields, especially to the new crops and new things, and made sure that Wu Dajian had a clear understanding of them.

When he saw the cotton grown in the greenhouse growing very well, Wu Dajian's face showed more excitement.

He carefully stroked the leaves and walked around them several times before he asked uncertainly, "Is this cotton? Is it the kind used to weave white cloth in the Western Regions?"

"Yes"

For a moment, he could not contain his emotion. "Great! The Saint is always worried about this thing and always asks about it. This time, I got to see it first."

"Big Brother, when will you return to the capital?"

Meng Jinyan asked.

"Return, Erlang, I will leave in three days."

"Qing Ning said, 'On your return trip, bring back a few cotton plants and plant them in the garden so the saint can see them every day.'"

Wu Dajian was delighted, but then he started to worry. "The journey is long and bumpy. Can this thing withstand it?"

When asked this question, everyone looked at Qing Ning.

Qing Ning said, "Big Brother, it can handle it. I'll put it in a ceramic basin. Just keep an eye on it on your way back. It's not that delicate."

"Okay, okay~ That's great. You make all the arrangements, and I will watch over it carefully to make sure nothing goes wrong."

"Well, this trip wasn't easy for you. You're already so old and didn't even arrange for your children to come, yet you insisted on making the trip yourself."

Old Master Yu looked at him helplessly.

"Oh, I dare not do that. I am not working hard at all."

"All right, you old fellow. Now that you're here, take a good rest. Tomorrow I'll show you around. This place is truly wonderful. If you retire in the future, you can come and settle here."

Wu Dajian nodded repeatedly.

In the evening, the village specially invited several chefs from Shizhen Pavilion to come and cook all the fresh dishes of the past two years.

The villagers were happy and spontaneously bought fireworks and invited a troupe to perform the famous new play.

"I am truly blessed by the Saint today. I have experienced all the food, drinks, sights, and entertainments."

How could Wu Dajian not be happy? These villagers love His Majesty so respectfully!

He was also respectful to them, and it was really worth his trip this time.

During the few days he stayed in the village, Grandpa Yu took him to visit the school and see how the children attended classes and did their homework every day.

He also took him to see how the road was being built and what planning and construction work was underway in the village.

Xue Jingtang told him in detail about the customs and practices of the town and the county, as well as the county planning and county annals.

Wu Dajian took careful notes so that he could tell the emperor about them when he got back. He also asked Xue Jingtang to make a copy of the planning drawings and let him take them back.

After staying here for a few days, although he was busy, he also felt a rare sense of relaxation and comfort.

On the day of his return, he was a little surprised to see three carriages full of things.

“Why are there so many objects?”

The village chief stepped forward and said with a smile, "These are some of the villagers' belongings. They are not worth much. Please don't despise them, Master."

"This is too much. Although life is better now, we can't spend so much."

How could he be willing to accept their things? He was not a short-sighted person.

The village chief was at a loss for a moment and looked at Grandpa Yu and others.

Old Master Yu said, "Please accept this. It's a token of the villagers' kindness. Could it be that you find these things unpresentable?"

"What are you talking about? You are really embarrassing me, Mr. Yu."

"The first two carts are for His Majesty and the Queen, and the last one is for you by the villagers. They are all small things and food. Even if His Majesty asks about it, it won't hurt."

Wu Dajian was deeply moved and thanked everyone repeatedly.

Qing Ning arranged for someone to make a few special ceramic pots, dug up ten cotton plants, and instructed them on how to care for them before carefully loading them into the carriage.

Wu Dajian specially arranged a young eunuch to watch over him every day.

Before leaving, Qingke packed a dozen boxes of snacks and food into Wu Dajian's carriage. These were long-lasting snacks for them to eat on the road.

The group came in a hurry and left in a hurry, but they left with more affection.