Datang: My apprentice is Princess Changle

Chapter 343 Welcome
Chapter 343 Welcome
Cheng Chumo wanted to cover his face with his hands!

Shame!
He actually vowed to tell his father at that time that he was not afraid of coming to Youzhou to endure hardship!

But who would have imagined that Youzhou is like this?

Although all the way, the territory of Youzhou is not as good as the south, let alone Chang'an, but this kind of environment is far from suffering!

What kind of hardship is it to stay in this kind of place?
Even if ordinary people can endure hardships, with his status, what can't he buy in Youzhou?

For example, the street he is passing by now, the shops on both sides of the street sell everything!

Considering that there is also a branch of Datang Supermarket in Youzhou County, the things sold in the Datang Supermarket in Chang’an City can be bought in the branch in the county. Except for the colder weather in Youzhou, there is nothing wrong with it. of!

Cheng Chumo slowly urged the horse to go forward, and also found that there is a special place in Youzhou, that is, there are more women walking on the street here than in other places.

Of course, in Chang'an City, noble ladies often go out to play and call friends.

But outside of Chang'an City, many places are relatively conservative.

Married women go out more often, while unmarried women go out less.

It's a bit different here, there are actually some unmarried women walking on the street.

Although most of them are dressed plainly, they are very clean, and in this cold weather, they also wear thick clothes. Most of them carry a basket in their hands, which is covered with coarse cloth, and they don't know what is in it.

He listened carefully, and from the conversations of these passing women, he probably knew the identities of these women.

These women are all nearby people who have taken over the work of the handmade shop on this street.

Since the county government started collecting woolen fabrics and woolen felt products last year and earned a lot of money, after this winter, there are a few more private shops on this street in the new district. Also collect these things.

In addition to woolen fabrics and wool felt products, some embroidery work is also accepted.

Although the money given is less than that of the county town, firstly, it is closer to the people in the nearby villages, so it is more convenient to come by road, and secondly, the requirements of these shops are also lower, which is easier to complete.

Therefore, women from some nearby villages mostly do these handicrafts after winter, and come from time to time to hand over the finished products and receive payment.

"It's a good job, and it will allow the women to earn some money." After piecing together the truth from the conversations of these women, Cheng Chumo's impression of King Youzhou was even better.

He is not like a few acid scholars who think that women should stay at home and not go out easily, and it is best not to control money, so as not to have any double-mindedness.

You know, in the homes of ordinary people, men and women have to go out to work, so that they can support a large family.

If there is really less work for a woman, it is not only the woman who is unlucky, but also her family members.

And once the income of the people decreases, the money to support their families will decrease, and the number of children surviving will also decrease. This will lead to a continued decrease in the population of the Tang Dynasty, which will lead to less taxation in the Tang Dynasty, so the impact will be on the entire Datang's cycle, not just the interests of one or two people.

Those people's vision is still too short-sighted. You must know that although the Tang Dynasty has been established for several decades, it can be said that the whole world is completely peaceful.

But there is still a long way to go before reaching the goal of population soaring.

Not only Li Shimin was worried, but generals like Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chumo were also worried.

The population is small, and the number of soldiers who can be recruited in the future will be small.

Once there is a war on the border, more men will be killed or injured, which will be more threatening to population reproduction.The prairie barbarians gave birth faster than one child. Thinking of this, Cheng Chumo couldn't help but sigh, wishing that the entire Tang Dynasty would become rich and the population would increase quickly!

While Cheng Chumo was thinking about this, their caravan had passed through the commercial area and arrived outside the residential area.

There is a checkpoint here, and only people with residential certificates here can pass through and enter the residential area.

But before Cheng Chumo got off his horse and explained who he was, he saw a group of people rushing quickly from the inside of the residential area.

"Is General Xiao Cheng in front?"

The leader over there is a young man who is a few years younger than Cheng Chumo. He is handsome and has an extraordinary temperament. He is wearing a black and gold cloak. Just by looking at him like this, he feels that the other party is very noble and heroic. !
Cheng Chumo was stunned for a moment, and without asking, he immediately got off his horse, raised his hands to the other party and asked, "Are you the King of Youzhou?"

"I am Qin Yang."

The other party strode towards him, and when Cheng Chu silently saluted, he supported him with both hands, not letting Cheng Chu silently salute.

"Your father and I have not been friends for many years, but we can talk about our own things. I am happy when I see you, so I will call you Brother Cheng."

"Don't dare, dare not!" Cheng Chu said silently.

"Or, are you looking down on me?" Qin Yang said deliberately.

Cheng Chumo was even more afraid, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am close to you, but you are Your Majesty, and we can call each other brothers in private..."

Seeing that the cold sweat on Cheng Chumo's forehead was about to break out, Qin Yang could only smile, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Success! Then I'll call you Xiao Cheng."

"Your Majesty!" Cheng Chumo breathed a sigh of relief and called out again.

"I have prepared a house for you, just near my residence. Although you arrived today in a hurry, I have had some food and wine prepared for you, Xiao Cheng! Let's go! Follow me back!"

While talking, someone brought the horse over.

Qin Yang got on his horse and motioned for Cheng Chumo and the others to follow him in.

With Qin Yang leading them, Cheng Chumo and the others naturally entered the residential area smoothly this time.

As soon as they entered the residential area, everyone including Cheng Chumo was attracted by the architectural style and environment here.

This place is really nice!

After knowing that most of the people living here are ordinary people, Cheng Chumo was a little envious.

"When the new second district and the new third district are completed, there will be residential areas at that time, and I will reserve a few for you then." Seeing this, Qin Yang said with a smile.

Cheng Chumo's heart skipped a beat.

When Youzhou King said this, he seemed to say it casually, but he felt that the other party had a deep meaning in saying this!
What the other party said may not be a hint.

After all, before he came, both the emperor and his father, Cheng Yaojin, had hinted and expressed to Cheng Chumo.

There is a high probability that he will stay in Youzhou for a few years. Does the King of Youzhou know about this?
He thought about it, maybe he knew about the relationship between King Youzhou and the emperor?
Cheng Chu remained silent and followed Qin Yang forward.

When he smelled the strong aroma of food, Cheng Chumo knew that the place might be approaching.

Sure enough, Qin Yang pulled the reins of his mount and said with a smile: "Here we are. Let the others go ahead. Food has been prepared over there. Come in with me."

(End of this chapter)