After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Seeing Yuan Yanchong looking at her, he seemed hesitant to speak.

Pei Jiaoran moved his eyes. She actually understood why Yuan Yanchong would dissuade her from getting too involved in the matter, because this new order benefited the common people but was detrimental to most gentry and wealthy families. The reason why the party members agreed to her move was entirely because she occupied the highest point of violence and power. But in front of the gentry from other states who were not coerced by violence, she became the object of their condemnation.

But none of this can stop her from moving forward. Promoting the implementation of the new law throughout the world will not only ensure that taxes can be safely transferred into the national treasury, but also prevent the people from suffering from excessive taxation. It can also become a springboard for her to leap to the top of the central government.

Pei Jiaoran sighed and said in a low tone, "It is imperative to implement the new law. You must have seen the people's trust in the new order. These are all caused by the death of Lady Wei."

Meeting Pei Jiaoran's gaze, a trace of doubt appeared in Yuan Yanchong's eyes. He originally thought that officials like Pei Jiaoran, who came from a poor family and had been trapped in poverty for half their lives, would often be deceived by interests when they were in power, leading to the abyss. He even felt that when she switched to Jia Gonglu, it was because the benefits and rewards offered there were higher.

But looking at it now, it seems that he was wrong. Pei Jiaoran was like a bright mirror, breaking in from the outside. She walked freely among all the forces, but she was covered in a layer of fog. It's impossible to know what she wants to do.

Sensing the change in Yuan Yanchong's gaze, Pei Jiaoran raised his lips and smiled. She actually understood why Yuan Yanchong looked at her like this. In the eyes of him, including Wang Yu and others, he betrayed his master because he was greedy for power and status. How can people like them, who come from humble backgrounds and have despicable natures, understand what noble aspirations and noble aspirations are from high-ranking families. But they still got it wrong.

"In order to implement the new order, you have to risk your own future. Duke Changli is about to resume his post as Prince's Young Master, which is very unfavorable to you." Yuan Yanchong said seriously: "You have not gone astray for a long time, and now it is too late to return. Since Duke Changli If I appreciate you that much, I probably won’t care about this.”

"Prince Young Master is just a false title. Even if Duke Changli comes back, it has nothing to do with me." Pei Jiaoran said in a tone of voice.

Yuan Yanchong threw up his sleeves angrily, "I really don't understand what you are thinking. With Duke Changli supporting you, there is no need to worry about your success. Why do you choose such a path?"

Yuan Yanchong had no intention of fully obeying Wang Yu's instructions, let alone dealing with Pei Jiaoran without any bottom line. After all, from a certain perspective, what she did was beneficial to the country and the people. If we really deal with her without following the rules, the court will probably fall into chaos again. As the instigator, he will most likely be liquidated later.

Now this thing, this case. All the evidence points to the fact that the squire was dissatisfied with the imperial decree, so he killed Lady Wei. He has no influence on the final verdict. I can only tell what I know to Heaven to give His Majesty and even all parties a perfect answer. As for what kind of situation Pei Jiaoran will lead to in this matter, it is beyond his control.

Pei Jiaoran held his lips and said, "Sometimes the smoother the road goes, the more painful it will be when you fall down. Yuan Yushi, no one can always go smoothly."

Listening to her words, Yuan Yanchong frowned.

"Don't you think about Li Xiujing? When the Shence Army went out to Chang'an to conquer Heshuo, every expense was inseparable from Zuo Zang. After you fall, Zuo Zang will be in trouble again. What will happen to him and the Shence Army then? What to do?" Yuan Yan said in a deep voice.

"Yuan Yushi, you made a mistake. The military salary of the Shence Army does not lie in Zuozang, but in the inner treasury. If the inner treasury does not spit out money, Zuozang alone cannot sustain it." Pei Jiaoran stroked his clothes. The wrinkles on the sleeves, "Yuan Yushi, please find a reasonable answer as soon as possible. I want Lady Wei to rest in peace."

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Jiaoran turned and left without looking back.

He happened to bump into Lu Zheng at the door.

Compared to three months ago, the Lu Zheng in front of him seemed to be much more mature and steady. He bowed his hand to her very politely.

Looking at Lu Zheng, Pei Jiaoran chuckled, "Thirteenth Master."

"Prince Pei." Lu Zheng also smiled.

"I have to rush to Shayuan in the south. General Lu, please help yourself." Pei Jiaoran turned to look at Yuan Yanchong, "If you are not used to living in the post, or if you are missing something, just send someone to the state capital to get it. .”

"I have nothing to do. How about I accompany Governor Pei to the Shayuan?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Pei Jiaoran's eyes flashed with caution. There was a smile on his face, "Then I'll trouble you, General Lu. Shayuan is still some distance away from Zhouxi, so I'm afraid I have to bring dry food. I'll go to the public kitchen to prepare it first."

After touching a stick of incense, Pei Jiaoran came back with two bags. He handed one to Lu Zheng and the two of them walked towards the door together.

The servants outside the door had already held the horses, and they both got on their horses and galloped away.

Tongzhou Sandy Garden is a saline-alkali land. At this moment, Zhao Mingluan is accompanying Zhou Sihu to survey the terrain. Prepare to build embankments to divert water and make canals.

By the time the two of them rushed over without stopping, it was already afternoon.

He reined in his horse and stopped, seeing a long stretch of yellow sand. It is connected with the sky, creating a sense of infinity.

Lu Zheng looked around and couldn't help but be surprised: "Why did you think of building a canal to divert water in this place? This place doesn't look suitable for farming."

After hearing this, Pei Jiaoran took out the layout map of Tongzhou from his sleeve. Pointing to some of the places circled with a red pen above, "Most of the land around here is abandoned because it cannot be irrigated, and households have fled because of this. If water can be successfully diverted to irrigate the fields, it can be revived. Same. State taxes can also be increased, and those soldiers who have returned to their fields due to the reduction of troops will also have a place to use."

She got off her horse and walked towards the fortifications. Lu Zheng also followed, looking over at the people from time to time.

"But fortifications have always been expensive, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Tongzhou has just suffered a disaster, so how can we afford it?"

Pei Jiaoran said as he walked: "This is the work-for-relief proposal proposed by Lingjia. Moreover, those soldiers who have been discharged and returned to the fields can also help with the fortifications. This can save the state capital a lot of expenses."

Lu Zheng said nothing when he heard this. He had heard about the fortification excavations that Pei Jiaoran presided over in Guazhou, but it was a pity that the fortifications were not completed until a year after she left office. She seems to be extremely happy to use her hands to benefit the people.

After thinking for a while, Lu Zheng said: "That's good. But these are not small projects after all. You are currently just inspecting the school. Once you leave office, I'm afraid no one will be willing to take over these things."

She was indeed anxious about this matter in the past, but now she has enough power. These are no longer problems.

"There is no other way. Compared to land annexation that will lead to a decrease in treasury taxes, I would rather expand state and county fortifications. After all, the benefits cannot only be seen at the moment, but whether they can benefit future generations." Pei Jiaoran smiled slightly.