Female Supreme: Population is in crisis, I have a fruit-bearing tree

Luo Pinzheng made a bitter face as he spoke, but soon changed it to a relieved expression.

"But fortunately, there are other ways. Look, Tianhe County is surrounded by mountains. Although it has been a good place for defense since ancient times, it also affects traffic."

"We have one less waterway, so we can open a land route. This will add another land route, making travel more convenient, and it will benefit the people!"

Luo Pinzheng spoke sincerely and his facial expressions were extremely rich.

"I looked at the map a few days ago. The Ziyun Ridge area crosses several states and counties. If we can open up that area, Tianhe County will definitely become more prosperous! Even if there is a natural disaster in the future, we won't have to stay in the valley and wait for death, right?"

After stating her purpose, she glanced at Baili Honglan next to her. Seeing that she did not show any dissatisfaction, she felt relieved and then looked at Qin Anmin.

"Haha, Ziyun Ridge is very tall. It's not an easy job to dig through it. It requires a lot of manpower and financial resources. I would like to borrow a few soldiers from the captain. Is that possible?"

When Qin Anmin heard that she wanted to open up Ziyun Ridge, his brows were furrowed so much that they could kill a fly, and he refused without hesitation.

"Ziyun Ridge is the most defensive mountain in Tianhe County. Since Dawu was founded, it has resisted countless invasions by powerful northern troops. Lord Luo, if you want to achieve political achievements, you can't take this mountain!"

"There are countless mountains of all sizes in Tianhe County. Any mountain can be any except Ziyun Ridge. Lord Luo should choose another one."

Qin Anmin said this in a cold voice, looking at Luo Pinzheng with a warning look in his eyes.

Baili Honglan frowned upon hearing this and looked at Luo Pinzheng inquiringly.

Luo Pinzheng felt a little guilty when she looked at him, and quickly waved his hand.

"Captain Qin has misunderstood. As the magistrate of Tianhe County, I certainly know the importance of Ziyun Ridge."

"Of course there are other passable mountains, but opening up a mountain is a waste of money and manpower. In this case, we naturally have to choose the one that can bring the greatest benefits. Ziyun Ridge is the most suitable one."

"We don't need to dig a big hole in this mountain. We only need to dig a small hole that can accommodate two carriages."

"Then add a two-palm-thick iron gate. This way, not only will it not affect the defense of Ziyun Ridge, but it can also serve as a surprise attack route in wartime."

Luo Pinzheng explained earnestly, and he felt relieved when he saw that the two men's expressions looked better.

Although Qin Anmin's expression eased a little, she remained unmoved. She frowned and clasped her fists towards the sky.

"That being said, this is a matter of great importance as it concerns Dawu's safety. I need to report this to the court and let His Majesty make the decision."

"I can pass it on for you." Baili Honglan spoke at the right time.

Seeing the two of them let go, Luo Pinzheng smiled brightly.

"Thank you, my Lords. However, I know my limits in this matter and dare not act on my own initiative. I submitted a petition at the beginning of the year and I believe I will get a reply within half a month."

Hearing this, Su Qinghe glanced at her sideways. This was obviously something that had been prepared long ago, and it was probably more than just a simple trade.

Qin Anmin and the other person both looked unhappy, but the memorial had already been handed in, so they couldn't say anything more.

Seeing that they were silent, Luo Pinzheng felt proud in his heart but remained humble on the surface.

"Captain Qin, can you pick out the candidates in the next two days? Although the imperial edict has not yet come down, the Ziyun Ridge is a rugged and difficult place with many trees. It would be better to send people to clear a path as soon as possible so as to make preliminary preparations."

"If this fails, we will make way for the people who rely on the mountains for their livelihood."

Luo Pinzheng looked like he was caring about the people.

Qin Anmin looked at her for a long while, then responded with a serious face.

Luo Pinzheng had achieved his goal and was in a very good mood. He chatted with the two of them for a while and was about to leave when someone grabbed his arm.

"My dear wife, who is this gentleman?"

Luo Pinzheng's wife, Guo, asked softly, holding her wife's arm, and glanced at Baili Honglan meaningfully.

Luo Pinzheng frowned and scolded in a low voice. "What are you doing here? This is Lord Li sent from Kyoto to do business. Come and greet him."

When Guo heard that they were from above, her face immediately lit up with a smile and she quickly greeted Baili Honglan and Qin Anmin.

"Didn't Lord Li bring his husband with him on this trip?"

He scanned the group of men.

Seeing that they were either gathered behind Qin Anmin or next to another woman, and none of them were close to Lord Li, he immediately had a plan in his mind.

The woman from a higher position doesn't seem to be a lustful person. If his son can marry her, although he can only be a concubine, it will not be a loss.

His mind raced through a thousand thoughts in an instant, and when he saw Baili Honglan shaking her head, he quickly called his son Luo Zian over.

"To be honest, one of the reasons why I came to Lingyan Temple with my wife was to ask for a...ah!"

He had a flattering smile on his face, but was pinched by Luo Pinzheng halfway through his words.

"Wife, you..."

"What happened, Dad?"

He turned and looked at Luo Pinzheng in confusion, while Luo Zian had already arrived in front of the crowd.

He first showed concern for Guo, and when he saw that he was fine, he looked up at the three women in front of him.

If his father hadn't called him, he actually wouldn't have wanted to come with so many people.

Luo Pinzheng glared at Guo in a warning look, but seeing that Luo Zian had already arrived, he didn't know what to say, so he quickly asked him to say hello again.

Luo Zian did as he was told, but when he greeted Su Qinghe, he took a half step back in shock.

"You!" He touched the veil on his face uneasily.

Su Qinghe looked at him in confusion, and when she saw the servant behind him, she vaguely remembered something.

Isn’t this the white lotus who tried to snatch the hairpin from her in the jewelry store a few months ago?

Seeing that he seemed to recognize her, Su Qinghe was too lazy to expose him and remained silent.

"Zi'an knows Boss Su?"

Seeing his reaction, Luo Pinzheng was a little surprised, but then he didn't know what he thought of, and a trace of calculation flashed in his eyes.

Luo Zian was startled, and quickly shook his head and retreated behind Guo. "I'm wrong."

"Oh..." Hearing this, Luo Pinzheng was a little disappointed.

After trying for so long without success, she was still thinking about whether her son had any connections and could win over Su Qinghe through marriage!

She gave up the idea and bowed to a few people.

"It's getting late, and I still have official business to attend to at the government office. I'll take my leave now. Lord Li and the captain, enjoy yourselves."

After getting a response, she quickly pulled Guo, who looked reluctant, away.

After she left, Baili Honglan looked at Qin Anmin and said softly:

"What do you think about this?"

Qin Anmin snorted coldly.

"This person is extremely ambitious and has never done anything good. No one would believe him when he says he is doing it for the benefit of the people."

"If she just wants to win political achievements for trade, it's not a big deal, but I'm afraid she has other intentions."

Baili Honglan nodded slightly to show her agreement.

"In any case, let's wait for His Majesty's order. We need to be careful during this period."

"In addition, we can select some trustworthy people to go to Ziyunling and closely monitor Luo Pinzheng's every move."

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After more than two months, the book test will begin next month. If nothing goes wrong, the book test will be over! (^o^)丿

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