Chapter 355: Reform (2)_1
"Yes, my Prince." The people in the room were inspired by Situ Gong, each of them feeling invigorated. Those who could sit in the study and consult with Chu Suifeng, whether they were military generals or advisors, were absolutely trusted by Chu Suifeng. More importantly, the vast majority of them came from humble backgrounds, and some were even from the Jianghu (Chinese Underground Society).
Families like Si, Luo and Wu had only recently joined the ranks of the aristocratic families of Feng City.
"There is a report from the Border City. The Grand Prince from the Tatars has secretly launched several sneak attacks, but all were defeated by our army." One military general said with a laugh, "The newly delivered catapults are incredibly effective. However, it seems the Tatars have no intention of laying siege. It seems more like they are testing us."
"Probing?" Si Jinhan pondered.
"Don’t worry, let the defenders keep an eye on their movements." Chu Suifeng issued his order nonchalantly. "This is a good opportunity to root out some spies in the city."
"Yes."
Shili Village took a full ten-days off work, two days before the New Year and eight after. On the ninth day, everyone resumed work. Each person received a ten-dollar bonus for the New Year, and all villagers who came to work had joyful expressions on their faces.
With silver in hand, everyone felt confident. Men and women, young and old, in the village were dressed in new clothes. The girls even wore silk flowers in their hair. This was because Lin Ziyin had made it clear that girls were as valuable as boys in the future. Any family mistreating a girl would no longer be allowed to work in the Lin’s factory. With the villagers now learning martial arts and literacy, they were more reasonable. Girls were truly highly treasured.
As the adults would go to work and children to school, after several festive days, the village returned to its peaceful state.