Chapter Seventy-Nine: Administering Two Cities
Chen Wenhui in the City Lord's Mansion was very happy today, because Chen Wenlin was coming. Although Chen Wenhui and Chen Wenlin are both on Luzon Island, they can't see each other often, and the two of them met at the city lords' meeting in Tongren City in the spring, and it has been two or three months since now.
Chen Wenhui pushed away everything today, and specially ran to the dock to welcome Chen Wenlin's arrival. When the two brothers and sisters meet, they naturally have a lot to say. Chen Wenlin stopped riding a horse, but sat in a carriage with Chen Wenhui.
The two of them were talking non-stop on the road, and Chen Wenlin was still enjoying the scenery of Qingchun City, while asking his sister about what had happened in the city recently, Chen Wenlin had not been to Qingchun City for several months.
The carriage soon arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, and Chen Wenlin said while walking towards the Flower Hall with his sister: "This City Lord's Mansion of yours is estimated to have the best scenery. Even the city lord's mansion in Puning City, which is larger than the black family's, has a better view. ”
Chen Wenhui said with a smile: "At the beginning, you know, I just lived in a small courtyard, and I used all my manpower to build houses for the people, but I didn't care about living there." Now we have built a house, a house, and a shop. The streets are well built, the people have things to do, they have houses to live in, I have built the city walls, and the wharf has been built. Naturally, I freed up manpower and finally built my city lord's mansion, and my own residence was naturally the best to build. I'm going to spend it. ”
Chen Wenlin said: "It's really hard for you, such a person who loves to enjoy himself, he has been in that small courtyard for almost two years." Only now do I live in such a good house. I also know that the people should be housed first. ”
Chen Wenhui grinned and said, "Second brother, you are not bad. By the way, I have something for you. ”
While talking, the two of them had already sat down, and Yujin brought them tea.
Chen Wenlin asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Chen Wenhui said: "Sister Mingzhu gave me a letter, and my mother also gave me a letter. Our family has already hired the Mei family. This time, the parents are very high-profile, and the one under the dowry is called a lot, and the capital is in an uproar. My father was also involved because of this. ”
Chen Wenlin was a little embarrassed and said: "This is the reason why my parents feel sorry for Mei Ying's family situation, and I want to take this opportunity to help the Mei family." Actually, I'm embarrassed. When the eldest brother married the sister-in-law, the dowry was already very good, but it was not as good as this time. Also, what outsiders don't know is. Her mother also gave Mei Ying money in private. It's good to buy a dowry. You and your sister-in-law also added makeup to Mei Ying, I'm really embarrassed. ”
Chen Wenhui laughed and said, "Second brother, you will be embarrassed." Really. You think too much, sister-in-law and eldest brother are not stingy people, they will not be grand for your wedding, and the family will not be happy if they spend more money. Besides. To outsiders, that's a lot of money. But for our family, whether it is for my sister-in-law or for me, it is nothing. It's just a matter of spending more than 100,000 taels of silver, and my sister-in-law and I make more than just this amount of money in our own business every year. Not to mention our family's business. ”
Chen Wenlin thought about it. He said, "It seems that I am thinking too much." But I still thank my parents and sister-in-law. The mother is really good at choosing a daughter-in-law, and she can find a sister-in-law who is so broad-minded. It is really a blessing for our family to be the eldest daughter-in-law of an atmospheric person. ”
Chen Wenhui smiled and said, "Okay, you don't have to sing praises to my sister-in-law in front of me." I won't pass on to you. You are praising your daughter-in-law in disguise. Wasn't Mei Ying also chosen by her mother? Speaking of which, my mother's discerning eyes are really powerful. ”
Chen Wenlin smiled.
Then Chen Wenlin said: "My wedding date is September, and it was given by the emperor, so I still have to go back to the capital to handle it." I'm going to leave in a few days, so it's a little late. However, I am a little worried, my Tianshui City, the city wall has not been completely completed, and the construction of the city has not been completely completed. It's a busy time, where can I leave people? So, I thought about it, ask my sister to take care of me for a few months, and when I come back with Mei Ying, can you go back to Qingchun City? Anyway, your construction here is all done, and your subordinates can do it. I think it's no problem to let the deputy city lord help you watch it. ”
Chen Wenhui pursed her lips and said, "Where can I be." Although my city is all built. But now, I've reformed the hukou system. Three more acropolises will be built outside the city, all of which have already begun to break ground, and all the money has been invested. And the people also migrated. It's a busy time, and this time the city lord meeting we have to discuss the construction of interconnected roads, which are all big things, where can I go? Half a year at once. If you get married in September, wait until you come back and then set off to come back, won't it be the New Year? ”
Chen Wenlin immediately asked, "Have you already started building the Acropolis?" It's really fast, or in a few years, I think your Qingchun City will surpass Big Brother Xinguang City. However, the eldest brother's Xinguang City only has a part of the income, but your Qingchun City's income is real. ”
Chen Wenhui smiled proudly.
Chen Wenlin asked: "What is your reform changing?" ”
Chen Wenhui talked about the reform of the household registration system and the reform of the treatment of barbarians. Chen Wenlin pondered and said, "Do you want to talk about this at the city lord's meeting?" ”
Chen Wenhui said: "This is not a secret, it must be said. Besides, I just don't say it, is it useful? We are four cities, don't I have you, you have me? The news spread very quickly, and there was no need to inquire about it. ”
Chen Wenlin smiled, this is the truth. Although there is no land connection between these four cities, the sea route is unimpeded, and the news spreads quickly among the merchants.
Chen Wenlin thought for a moment and said, "Although I should discuss it with my officials before deciding, I think it's better to follow your implementation." Because of these problems that you have encountered in the city, I have also encountered them in the city. In this way, you might as well go to Tianshui City for a while. It's time to carry out reforms, so that when I come back, you will probably have reformed. ”
Chen Wenhui couldn't help but hold her forehead and said, "Second brother, is it okay not to be so lazy?" Have you forgotten? I'm not a sister, I'm a sister. In two days, I will only be thirteen years old on my birthday. ”
Chen Wenlin said with a grin: "I forgot anything, I don't dare to forget your birthday." I came with a precious gift. In addition to the jewelry, cloth, gemstones, etc., I also made something with my own hands, for you, you see. ”
Chen Wenlin said and took out a string of exquisite shell necklaces from his arms.
Chen Wenhui's eyes were straight, this string of shell necklaces was so beautiful, Chen Wenhui said: "Wow, where did you get it, it's so good-looking, is it for me?" ”
Chen Wenlin said: "This gift is the least valuable of the things I have given you, they are collected by me at the beach and at the market. I polished it myself. I'm so busy, and I take the time to do this for you every day, so although it's not worth anything, it best represents my brother's heart. ”
Chen Wenhui was very moved. Truth be told, this thing made her like and moved her more than the precious gems she received. Chen Wenhui was about to say something moving, but suddenly, she felt that her brother's expression was a little strange, Chen Wenhui rolled her eyes and said, "Second brother, are you polishing very time-consuming and laborious?" ”
Chen Wenlin immediately said: "Of course, it's a waste of time, it's a lot of effort, not to mention, collecting it is a big job." ”
Chen Wenhui asked lightly: "It must have taken half a year to make these two strings, right?" ”
Chen Wenlin said casually: "In fact, the first string takes the longest, and the second string takes less time." ”
Chen Wenhui sneered and said, "Oh, second brother, it turns out that this one of mine is the first string?" ”
Chen Wenlin was shocked to realize that he had leaked his mouth, and he couldn't help but be very embarrassed.
Chen Wenhui was already angrily pinching Chen Wenlin's ears, and while pinching, she said, "Is that string for Miss Mei?" This one of mine must be in good condition, and the handiwork is a little worse. The real boutique is Miss Mei's string, isn't it? ”
Chen Wenlin begged for mercy and said: "Oh, hey, you are lighter, I am the lord of a city, I am a guest, you have to give me a little face." Girl, take it lightly. This string of yours is the best. It's true. ”
Yujin and the others all laughed secretly, and they were about to hold back their internal injuries.
Chen Wenhui relieved her hatred, then put down her hand and said hatefully: "Don't try to lie to me, my string must be inferior to Miss Mei's." Forget it, I won't pinch you, I'll give you a little face, but you want me to help you watch Tianshui City, it's impossible. I have a lot of things going on in Qingchun City. Moreover, don't forget jì, I am still the governor of Nanyang, and this time the road construction is a major event for us in Luzon, and I will definitely preside over it. I don't have time for you to manage Tianshui City. ”
Chen Wenlin regretted it very much at the moment, this mouth was too cheap, why did it come out all of a sudden? However, he can't be blamed completely, it's really his sister who is too smart. I don't even know how to reveal the stuffing, how did she guess it? There are advantages to having a smart sister, and with her abilities, it is easy to manage both cities. It just so happened that when he went back to get married, Chen Wenhui would definitely complete the reform of Tianshui City, and smooth out the affairs of Tianshui City. In that way, when Mei Ying comes to manage this Tianshui City in the future, it will be much easier. But this smart sister also has a disadvantage, that is, she is too smart, and she really can't command. There is no way but to stalk.
Chen Wenlin made up his mind, and began to use kraft candy Dafa to fight to the death, Chen Wenhui was really annoyed. (To be continued)
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