Four months later.

The walls surrounding the village have been built, and like a coiled dragon, the village has been encircled.

On the day the walls were completed, a day of flowing water was celebrated in the village.

When other villages heard that they had built a wall here, some came to see the excitement.

Seeing the towering and majestic city wall, which looked very strong, many people were envious.

"I heard that several people in their village were exiled here only last year, but I didn't expect that less than a year later, they actually built the city wall! That's amazing! ”

Of course, there are also sour ones.

"I've also heard that the people in these villages were all either rich or expensive before they were exiled, like the people of the Meng family, the Qin family, and the Zhu family."

"These families used to be big families, some were prime ministers, some were generals, and some were scholars...... Even if they are exiled, they will definitely be better than us. ”

"Maybe some of their unimplicated in-laws will help them......"

"We ordinary people can't compare to them."

Some people echoed this person, "What you said is not bad, I heard that a few months ago, they had a family hired here, and the dowry was piled up!" Wouldn't this be a random point to build a city wall? ”

There are also people who can't eat grapes, say that grapes are sour, and jokes.

"Although this wall looks okay, who knows if it can withstand those barbarians?"

"If you can't resist it, then it's in vain, and once the barbarians attack it, it's inconvenient for them to run, maybe they will be caught in the urn, hahaha."

Of course, these sour people and those who read jokes are in the minority, and Zhu Ruru will naturally not be affected much.

The people in the village were very happy.

After all, they watched the construction of this city wall, and they also contributed money and efforts to it, so they naturally thought it was good.

If you hear those sour words with your own ears, I'm afraid you will scold back directly.

In addition, knowing that the city wall in Zhu Ruru's village had really been built, Cheng Zongzhen also came to visit in person.

After the visit, as a leader who has led troops to fight all year round, he knows best how good this wall is.

It's not all about its sturdiness, it's also about its design.

For example, its drainage, flood control, wind protection, etc.

Of course, what is even more powerful is its defensive nature, and the strong gate may not be easily opened.

And some of the designs on the city walls are also very good.

There are stone battlements and cave doors on the walls, which can be used to observe people outside, as well as to use weapons such as arrows to attack those below the city from a distance.

The wonderful thing is that even if the people below find someone attacking from above, they will be helpless against them, because those stone battlements are very well hidden, and even if they have the best archers, I am afraid that they will not be able to shoot the people above the city wall easily.

In addition, the outside of the walls is also full of traps, and if they try to force their way up the walls, they may fall into a trap before they get close to the walls.

Even if they dodged the trap and set up a ladder to go up the wall, they would be stabbed down by something like an iron spike that suddenly appeared......

In short, after learning about the city wall designed by Zhu Ruru, Cheng Zongzhen was breathtaking and very excited.

If a ring of such walls were built on the outskirts of the town, he wouldn't have to worry about any more barbarians!

No, he'll have to hand a few more folds to the top!

Zhu Ruru seemed to see Cheng Zongzhen's thoughts. She didn't want to hit him, but ...... I'm afraid that no matter how much he puts on it, he won't be able to get any funds in the past few years.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Ruru or Tongcheng Zongzhen said:

"Zongzhen, the expenses in recent years have been relatively large, and two years ago, the prince tried his best to promote the construction of a large summer resort in Dongfeng Mountain, which was ...... I'm afraid I won't be able to approve it in a short time. ”

Zhu Ruru felt that instead of having fantasies about it, it was better to rely on herself.

When Cheng Zongzhen heard Zhu Ruru's words, his face changed slightly.

He clenched his fists and said angrily: "We are throwing our heads here and spilling blood, and they are ...... This amount of money can only be taken out with a little silver between their fingers, and it is even difficult. ”

Thinking that the funds for the construction of the city wall could not be approved, it turned out that it was because the prince wanted to build a large summer resort for pleasure, and Cheng Zongzhen was so angry that he couldn't extricate himself.

However, no matter how angry he is, Cheng Zongzhen is helpless.

After all, he's just a small town.

In the eyes of those above, it is just an ant-like existence, which can be killed with the touch of a finger.

After he was angry, he quickly calmed down, and he looked at Zhu Ruru, "Miss Zhu, do you think it is possible that we will build the city wall by ourselves without leaning on the top?" ”

Zhu Ruru lowered her eyes and said: "There is a saying that there is nothing difficult in the world, but I am afraid of those who have a heart." If the town wants to, it will succeed. ”

Hearing this, Cheng Zongzhen felt a little better, and began to think about how to build the city wall on their own.

In recent years, Hai'an Town has developed in all aspects, although most of the people in the city are criminals, but as long as they work hard to open up wasteland and farm, find work, or set up stalls...... There should be more or less money left in hand.

However, in the end, they were all sent over by the poor and white, and there was not much money left.

If you want to build the city wall, even if you save it, I am afraid that it will cost hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

It is not easy to raise such a large sum of money.

Their entire Hai'an Town has a total population of more than 10,000 people, even if each person levies one or two silver, it is far from enough.

"Miss Zhu, do you have any suggestions? How do you think this funding will be funded? Cheng Zongzhen looked at Zhu Ruru.

This girl's ability is obvious to you.

Cheng Zongzhen subconsciously felt that she might be able to come up with a way.

Regarding Cheng Zongzhen's decision to throw this question to her, Zhu Ruru was not too surprised.

After thinking for a while, she said: "At present, it is not easy to raise enough money. But a year later, maybe it's possible. ”

"A year later?" Cheng Zongzhen was stunned for a moment, "How to raise it in a year?" ”

The plan to build the city wall has been going on for many years, and there is no way for so many years, and there will be a way in a year?

Zhu Ruru didn't answer immediately, but asked Cheng Zongzhen rhetorically.

"Zongzhen, I heard that the imperial court's policy of taxing fields in Changting County changes every three years, right?"

"Not bad." Cheng Zongzhen nodded.

The imperial court's policy of taxing land in Changting County is indeed changed every three years, and during this period, it is only necessary to report the annual increase in the number of wasteland.

This time, the tax policy was decided the year before last and will not be changed until the middle of next year.

"I heard that in the past three years, the newly opened fields will not have to pay taxes to the imperial court, but is it true?" Zhu Ruru asked again.