Meng Huaiyan's eyes locked on Zhu Ruru, and his expression was much softer than usual, "What do you think?" I listen to you. ”

Zhu Ruru rubbed her hands, "Then settle down, but when is it settled?" ”

Zhu Ruru tilted her head and thought.

Not far away, Feng Bo, who had been listening to their conversation with his ears pricked up, suddenly walked over and proposed with a smile on his face: "Not next month, there are several good days next month, I will choose one for you." ”

Tang Qinglan also came out of the kitchen at this time and agreed, "I'll see next month." ”

She turned her head to look at Meng Huaiyan: "Ah Yan Gongzi, I know that you are alone now, and you don't have your parents by your side, let's just make the engagement simpler and invite some acquaintances to have a meal." ”

"As for the dowry, you just have to watch and give some as much as you can."

"I just want you to love my family in the future, and you two can work hard to live a good life."

One of the reasons why Tang Qinglan suddenly accepted Meng Huaiyan's banquet was that he could see that he was a reliable person.

And her family is not bad, as long as the two of them work hard and go hand in hand, they will be able to live a good life.

Although Meng Huaiyan does not have her parents by her side, she is upright and outstanding, although her temperament is a little colder, but she has nothing to say to her family and their family.

Her family Ruru was divorced by the prince in the end, except for Meng Chengyue's child, I am afraid it is not so easy to find a good family.

It's just that her family Ruru is not interested in Meng Chengyue.

It's not bad to settle for the next best thing and choose Meng Huaiyan.

Tang Qinglan's idea is as simple as that.

"Okay, Aunt Lan, I promise you that in this life, I will not fail her." Meng Huaiyan saluted Tang Qinglan with a fist, and his tone was rarely solemn.

"Okay, okay." Tang Qinglan nodded with satisfaction.

Rubbing his eyes, he went to the kitchen again.

The next day, Zhu Ruru rushed to the town with the medicine she had made in the past few days.

In the palace, knowing that Zhu Ruru had already done the medicine and brought all of them over, Cheng Zongzhen was very happy and received her in person.

"I wish the girl a hard work these days."

"It's okay, the sooner you get the pirates, the sooner you can rest assured."

Zhu Ruru glanced at Cheng Zongzhen and stopped talking.

Seeing this, Cheng Zongzhen took the initiative to say: "Miss Zhu, what do you have to say?" But it doesn't hurt to say that. ”

Zhu Ruru was not polite, and said, "I do have some questions I want to ask the head town." ”

"We often have barbarian pirates attacking here, and it is not a way to passively attack like this every time, I wonder if the imperial court has a better way to deal with it, such as building a stronger city wall or something......

According to her understanding, the city defense of the entire Changting County is not very good.

The city wall into Hai'an Town, it is estimated that it was built decades ago, and has been devastated by many wars, although it has been repaired, but it is not strong enough to be easily breached.

Hearing Zhu Ruru mention this, Cheng Zongzhen's brows furrowed.

The imperial court did have plans to build city defenses, which were actually made several years ago.

One of the reasons for this is the increasing number of exiled prisoners sent here in recent years.

It is so that when the time comes to build the city defenses, there will be enough coolies.

It's just that the plan is there, but the top has not allocated funds.

Without money, everything is empty talk.

Cheng Zongzhen, as the first leader of Hai'an Town, hopes to implement this plan faster than anyone else, and hopes to build a new city defense as soon as possible.

This matter was not something that a criminal like Zhu Ruru should know, but because she had made many meritorious contributions in these several invasions of pirates and barbarians, Cheng Zongzhen did not hide it and revealed it to her directly.

"Are you saying that the imperial court has long had a plan to build a city defense in Changting County, but it has been shelved because of lack of funds?"

The construction of city defenses and other things belong to the Ministry of Industry.

Zhu Ruru remembers that the Ministry of Industry is still the book, and it seems that he is the person of the prince Situ Ling.

The first time Zhu Ruru crossed over, what he saw was Situ Ling's goods, and he really didn't have a good impression of him.

She guessed that the city defense plan here has not been approved, and nine times out of ten, the goods will not be approved.

Cheng Zongzhen sighed, "Not only the official, but the chief soldier of the county government also mentions this matter many times a year, but he has never received a response. ”

The construction of such a large project as a city defense would have been impossible without the financial support of the imperial court.

Changting County is actually not bad, most of the land is fertile, and it is still close to the sea.

However, due to the invasion of barbarians and pirates, it is difficult to develop.

In addition, a large amount of taxes have to be paid every year.

These local governments are also poor and white. It is simply impossible to come up with funds to build city defenses.

Zhu Ruru twitched the corners of her mouth when she heard this.

I didn't get a response, I was afraid that it was because Situ Ling had embezzled all the money to other projects.

Situ Ling is a very good person, two years ago, under his strong advice, the emperor agreed to build a large summer resort in Dongfeng Mountain.

The cost of building the summer resort must have been a huge amount of money.

All the funds are used for this, and then other projects can only be curtailed.

Therefore, Zhu Ruru guessed that in a short period of time, the construction of city defense is more than the cost, I am afraid that there is no need to think about it.

However, there is no way to go on like this, Zhu Ruru doesn't want to hide in Tibet with her family every time, and she may die if she is not careful.

She has had enough days like this.

"Commander, if I want to build a wall around our village, will the government stop me?"

Cheng Zongzhen was shocked when he heard this, and his face was full of surprise, "What do you say to Miss Zhu, you want to build a city wall?" ”

He narrowed his eyes, "Building the city wall is not a simple matter, it requires a lot of money, can you afford it?" ”

Zhu Ruru said: "I will figure out my own way of funding, as long as the government can support it, and agree to let me send those Haikou bandits." ”

"Boss, can you let me try it? If I succeed in building the walls, I may be able to provide some experience in building the walls in the town. ”

Cheng Zongzhen lowered his eyes and thought for a while, and finally nodded, "Then you can try it, but the official said in advance that the government will not provide any financial help." ”

Seeing that Cheng Zongzhen was relieved, Zhu Ruru was very happy, and thanked him with a smile, "Thank you Zongzhen." ”

"By the way, I improved that pill a while ago, and the effect should be better. And it also has a certain tonic effect on the body, I'll give it to you. ”

Zhu Ruru took out two bottles of medicine and handed them to Cheng Zongzhen.

Cheng Zongzhen was not polite, and took it with a smile, "Then thank you to Miss Zhu." If the girl can subdue all the pirates this time, you can send them at will. ”

Zhu Ruru thanked her again.

On the way to the dungeon, Meng Huaiyan couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart, and asked Zhu Ruru, "The medicine you gave to Cheng Zongzhen...... What is it? ”