Lamb Feng Dachang said. Only these people are eligible to receive the food and salary under the imperial court, and the guards of Wang Dou and others can only rely on the guards to support themselves, and even have to pay the grain to the top.

There were nearly 10,000 officers and troops on the entire East Road, and thousands of horses and mules, of which more than 2,300 reinforcements led by Mao Bin and more than 1,500 mules and horses. Mao Bin took over the post of General of the East Road in the middle of last year, and he has been silent in Yongning City, how could he suddenly come to Baoan Prefecture to inspect it? Feng Dachang whispered to Wang Dou: "My lord, General Mao Shen is coming, could it be because of Zhang Xuejiao's matter?" ”

Mao Suo's brother-in-law Zhang Xuejiao has been honest since he was reprimanded by Wang Dou, Wang Dou said: "You don't have to worry about this matter, I have my own opinions, you go and prepare for the reception." ”

Feng Dachang replied respectfully, he made a gesture and retreated silently.

Zhang Gui and Qian Zong Tian Changguo were all following Wang Dou, and when they heard Feng Dachang's words, Zhang Gui said in surprise: "My lord, it is a big event for Mao Shen to be in Baoan Prefecture in the future, should we prepare well?" ”

The wife said: "Tuntian's business is important, I have already instructed Mr. Feng to handle it, so there is no need to make a big fuss." ”

Tian Changguo leaned in and said in a low voice, "My lord." The lower official thought that it was better to be cautious, and the lower official heard about it, but the general Mao was not

Wang Dou pondered for a long time and said, "It's okay, Lord Tian." The reception will be handled by you and Mr. Feng, and it will be handled properly. ”

Tian Changguo responded happily, Lord Ethics handed over such an important matter to himself, which shows that he values himself, and Tian Changguo is quite excited. His sleepy-eyed eyes and cool eyes were shining, and he went in good spirits.

After Tian Changguo left, Wang Dou looked at the fields in front of him, the wilderness and the plains were densely packed with human heads, and countless soldiers and civilians were sweating in the fields. Time is pressing, autumn sowing is not far away, and there are still many irrigation wells that need to be dug, and there are also many water wheels that need to be erected.

Since this year, the drought in Baoan Prefecture has been equally severe, and the fields outside the state have dried up, and if irrigation wells are not drilled, it will take the soldiers and civilians to cultivate for miles. Every day, I hope to get water out of my mouth as soon as possible.

Seeing the soldiers and civilians busy working at the wellhead, she was very reluctant not to go, and instructed her family to cook tea water and drink it with everyone every day. The trembling old man came with the help of his family. Respectfully to Lord Cannon's kindness, the old woman has nothing to repay, only this bowl of tea shows her heart slightly. ”

Wang Dou smiled and said, "Okay, thank you old man."

Watching Wang Dou drink the tea, the old lady cracked her mouth and smiled.

Suddenly, there was a cry of joy: "Out of the water." ”

Sure enough, when they saw that the irrigation well that had been drilled for ten days finally came out of the spring, everyone around cheered and celebrated the success of the well.

Wang Dou was also very happy to this extent. The well only needs to be reamed and filled with pebbles. It doesn't take long. He estimates that the well is producing a lot of water. Originally, this kind of irrigation well. If there were water pumps and other materials in later generations, the daily output of a well would be enough to meet the water needs of hundreds of pigs, thousands of chickens and ducks and more than 200 acres of nearby fields, but at present, there are only manpower and water wheels. It can only meet the water demand in 50 acres of fields.

The old lady was overjoyed, she walked around the well for a while, and led her family to kowtow to Wang Dou to thank her, and she cried, "The old woman has thanked your lord." The old woman's family is unforgettable. ”

Her family follows her. The head is not self-sufficient, and everyone around is also grateful to the phoenix, and this family has a field. With the irrigation well, you can live a good life when you see it. This is thanks to the rule of the Lord of Ethics, so there is such a good thing.

Wang Dou said to the old lady: "The old man doesn't have to be like this, please get up." ”

The field was not far from an official road, and at this time a beautiful carriage and horse were parked on the road. Little Lady Ji was sitting with the young lady, looking at the situation over there, Little Lady Ji said: "Sister Bangyun, you see that Wang Dou is good at inviting people to buy people's hearts, and those soldiers and civilians will treat him as a living Bodhisattva." ”

Wang Dou remained silent: "So, these people reclaim wasteland, but they are unwilling to register the fields, are unwilling to pay taxes and grain in the future, and want the official to help them dig wells for free?" ”

Zhang Gui said hatefully: "These children of the township usually boast that they have read the books of sages and sages, but they are not pulling out a dime, and it is strange that they are willing to pay taxes and grain." Among the residents of the state city, my lord, there are many such things. ”

Wang Dou sneered: "If there is no name on the book, if they don't dig a well, they are unwilling to pay taxes and grain, so let them carry water by themselves!" ”

He said to Chi Dacheng, the magistrate: "Lord Chi." If you lead the troops on patrol, and if you dare to make trouble and obstruct the work of the well-drilling team, I will arrest them. Let's get twenty sticks each! ”

The scorching sun, on June 25, the tenth year of Chongzhen, a line of honor guards entered the boundary of Baoan Prefecture, one of which was a huge "Mao, small character recognition flag shining in the sun, behind the flag. There were dozens of armor-clad family guards, all sweating profusely under the scorching sun, and their expressions were quite tired.

Behind these families, Mao Bin, the general of the East Road, rode on a war horse, his slender eyes looked at the scenery on both sides of the official road for a while, and a shrill voice sounded: "This Wang Dou is very courageous, I heard in Yongning City that he was digging wells in Baoanzhou." Sure enough, as soon as I entered the state, I saw a lively scene. ”

Xu Zucheng, the guard of the Security Department beside him, smiled when he heard this: "This Wang Dou is indeed very energetic and a talent. ”

Mao Bin smiled and said: "It's good that young people are motivated, but if they are too motivated and don't know the height or depth, it's not good." ”

Xu Zucheng was stunned. Why did Mao Shen say such a thing?

Wen Shiyan and Wang Xiaowei behind Mao Zhen moved in their hearts, they glanced at each other, and they both saw the joy in each other's eyes.

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