The first poisonous scholar in Daxia, starting from the abdication of the prime minister

Chapter 220 Visit the Lin Mansion!

so?

The current problem is that in order to protect the country and the people, the bandits in the four counties must be eliminated.

But now, in two months, it will be spring plowing...

Although there are not many people in Ningzhou Prefecture, they still have to eat. A year's plan depends on spring. If he misses this spring plowing, his plan to develop Ningzhou will have to be postponed for a year.

Without land and food, the population naturally cannot prosper. Without people... everything you do will be in vain!

Gu Jingzhi pondered for a moment, then saw Wu Xiang standing cautiously aside. Gu Jingzhi pointed to the chair and said with a smile, "Don't be so reserved, sit down and talk!"

Wu Xiang smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord!"

Gu Jingzhi nodded slightly and looked at the man next to him, a man dressed like a constable. He looked at Wu Xiang and said with a smile: "Tell me about this person next to you!"

Wu Xiang looked at the constable and said, "This is Qin Shan, the head constable of Ningzhou Prefecture. He's also a veteran constable with over ten years of experience!"

"Well!"

Gu Jingzhi smiled slightly and said, "To be able to reach this position, you must have some skills. How about you tell me about the criminal law in recent years?"

Qin Shan looked at Wu Xiang, and Wu Xiang said, "The Marquis asked you to speak, so just say it!"

"Yes!"

Qin Shan saluted the two and said, "Ningzhou Prefecture was a bit chaotic in the early years, but now there are fewer people, and there are not many civil cases. There are almost no cases piling up now, but..."

"But what?"

"There are still several cases where the culprits have not been caught yet!"

"Why haven't they caught him yet? Is it because we don't have enough manpower? Or is it because the criminal is so skilled?"

"Master Hou..."

Qin Shan smiled bitterly and said, "Those were caused by the bandits. Our brothers in the government office can't do anything to them!"

"So that's it..."

Gu Jingzhi nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "Although there aren't many people in Ningzhou Prefecture, you're able to resolve civilian cases within your own capabilities, which is quite good!"

"As for the other cases, I will naturally give you an explanation later!"

"Well, Master Wu..."

Gu Jingzhi looked at Wu Xiang and said, "You will write a document in my name later. I will have the imperial guards deliver it to the four counties and summon the county magistrates from all over to the government office for a meeting!"

"This……"

"My Lord! Although these four counties are not far away, it still takes seven or eight days to go back and forth. In addition, the county magistrates are probably preparing for spring plowing. If there is any delay, then..."

"No problem!"

Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "I asked the imperial guards to go there with fast horses. This will save a lot of time. I asked them to come here to help them solve the problem!"

"That's...okay!"

Wu Xiang said, "I will send a letter to each county shortly, asking them to come as soon as possible!"

"Well!"

Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "I came here in a hurry today and have some things to do, so I won't keep you here, Lord Wu. You can prepare the documents and give them directly to Judge Liu. Let the soldiers set off today!"

"Going today?"

"There's no time to lose! Didn't you say spring plowing is coming soon?"

……

After arranging the affairs of the government office, Gu Jingzhi went directly to the backyard.

The backyard, where the prefect and his family lived, was better than the houses outside, but not much better, and it looked quite old.

When Gu Jingzhi followed his servants to his residence, he saw Chen Yu leading people to tidy up the yard.

Seeing Gu Jingzhi coming, Chen Yu greeted him with a smile.

"This place isn't as prosperous as the Marquis' Mansion. I'm sorry you've been wronged!"

Chen Yu shook her head upon hearing this. "Husband, what are you talking about? This place may not be as good as the Marquis' Mansion, but it's quite nice after some tidying up. As long as you're here, it's my home!"

"You……"

Gu Jingzhi just smiled and said, "Go get a basin of water to wash your face first, and then come out with me later!"

"Husband, are you planning to go to your maternal grandparents' home?"

"Exactly!"

Gu Jingzhi said, "We've already come to Ningzhou Prefecture. If we don't go see my grandfather first, I'm afraid he'll nag us!"

Chen Yu smiled and said, "My husband was talking to someone just now. I saw that Brother Feng had arranged the troops, so I asked him to go back first. I'm sure my grandfather must know that my husband has arrived in Ningzhou by now!"

"Then we won't wait any longer. Go wash up first!"

"Ok!"

……

Ningzhou Prefecture City was not small in its early years as it could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people, but now it is nearly half empty.

Now there are only about 70,000 to 80,000 people left.

After about a quarter of an hour's ride in a carriage, we arrived in front of a large courtyard with a tall gate.

Gu Jing got out of the car and looked at the mansion. Just from the appearance of the mansion, one could tell how prosperous it was in the past. However, so much time had passed and it looked like it had not been maintained for some time.

The gate had begun to peel in places, and the plaque of the Lin Mansion hanging above the door was also a bit worn.

"I heard that my grandparents used to be a prominent family in Ningzhou, but I never expected them to become so dilapidated now. Life must have been tough these past few years! This power is truly something one both loves and hates!"

Chen Yu felt a little emotional.

Gu Jingzhi sighed when he heard this. The Lin family had suffered suppression from the powerful people of the Xiahou Clan, and the fact that they were able to survive intact already showed the ability and character of Mr. Lin.

only……

Gu Jingzhi said: "Let's go in first and talk about it!"

He walked up the steps and knocked on the door.

Soon, a servant opened the door and saw Gu Jingzhi and the other man. Seeing that they were dressed elegantly, he was a little reserved. "Excuse me, sir...what brings you to the Lin Mansion?"

Hearing the servant's question, Gu Jingzhi felt a little emotional.

A servant from a defeated mansion can speak so politely. The Lin family's reputation is really good.

Perhaps, this is the reason why Gu Jingzhi’s biological father was able to form a relationship with his biological mother!

Seeing that Gu Jingzhi didn't say anything, Chen Yu immediately said softly, "My husband's surname is Gu. He came here to visit my grandfather and uncles. Please let him know!"

"what?"

The servant was startled, then looked at Gu Jingzhi in surprise: "You, you are my cousin?"

"Exactly!"

Gu Jingzhi nodded slightly.

"Then come in quickly, young master! Master has just instructed that as long as young master comes to the house, there is no need to inform him!"

The servant smiled and made way, welcoming Gu Jingzhi and the other two into the mansion. He then said to another servant, "Hurry up and tell the old master and the other masters that the young cousin is here!"

Another servant immediately ran towards the courtyard, shouting as he ran: "Old Master, the young master is here..."

Gu Jingzhi and the other man looked at each other.

The servant who opened the door for them said with a smile, "Young Master and Young Madam, please follow me. The old master and his family should be waiting in the inner hall, eagerly awaiting your arrival!"

Gu Jingzhi nodded slightly, then pulled Chen Yu towards the courtyard.

Not long after, they suddenly heard a series of footsteps coming from the front, and at the same time, an old but powerful voice was heard.

"Where is my grandson? Take me to see him..."