Chapter 1125: Eager to Serve the Nation
Jiang Youzhi had long proposed to seize this opportunity to curb land annexation, preventing vast lands from concentrating in the hands of the nobility, which would only deprive the common people of living space.
Therefore, the court must also use not-so-honorable means to reclaim the lands these officials had acquired through not-so-honorable means.
Once stability is achieved, the tax system will also undergo adjustments.
The whole of Dingjing City was engulfed in a bustling and tumultuous atmosphere.
The Capital City Government recently recruited a large number of literate clerks to help the populace reissue property contracts.
The Emperor ordered the government office to publicize that after the government verifies the accuracy of the property contracts the people can provide, new contracts will be issued.
If the property contracts are accidentally lost, as long as there are guarantees from three or more neighbors, the contracts can be reissued.
Hence, the government office was extraordinarily busy.
The house contracts Yun Jiao held were also brought to the government office by Housekeeper Wang to be exchanged for new contracts.
The land contracts of the Duke Mansion were also with her; the Duke Mansion’s land is quite vast, so Yun Jiao hasn’t taken action yet and plans to discuss with Jiang Youzhi on how to proceed.
However, Jiang Youzhi has been extremely busy these days, so busy that he has been resting at his workplace for several consecutive days.
On the third day, Yun Jiao went to take over the shop.
The door was slightly ajar, and upon pushing it open, she found the entire shop already empty.
The owner had thoughtfully cleaned, with the front of the shop and the back courtyard spotless, not even a scrap of paper left behind.
Yun Jiao was very satisfied.
Housekeeper Wang found a carpenter, and after measuring the shop’s dimensions, he began crafting medicine cabinets.
Whenever Yun Jiao had free time, she moved treasures from the Duke Mansion into the warehouse.
Time slowly passed, and Yun Jiao’s pharmacy cabinets were completed.
Seeing more people arriving in the Capital City, once the Renxin Hall sign was put up, Yun Jiao quickly hired several assistants, and the pharmacy opened with great prosperity.
Over at the perfume workshop, Yun Jiao entrusted Yang Ying with its management, agreeing to split the future profits evenly between her and Yang Ying.
Yang Ying had been with her for many years, refusing to marry, so Yun Jiao had to plan for her, ensuring some retirement savings for her.
Understanding Yun Jiao’s intentions, Yang Ying didn’t decline and immediately took up the role energetically.
After experiencing many things and working at Renxin Hall with Yun Jiao daily, Yang Ying was no longer the timid and fragile girl she once was.
She worked swiftly, quickly hiring the necessary workforce with high salaries, and the perfume workshop began operations.
As court and civilian matters gradually fell into place, the Emperor’s long-held tension finally eased a little.
That day, in high spirits, the Emperor summoned Consort Rong.
Consort Rong exerted all her abilities to serve him, leaving the Emperor very satisfied.
Lying comfortably on the dragon bed, Consort Rong nestled beside him, gently saying, "Your Majesty, my elder brother is keen to serve the nation and wishes to go to the frontlines to fight. Could you give him a chance?"
The Emperor, having entered a state of post-coital clarity, responded coolly.
The war had been ongoing for almost two years, not only recapturing Dingjing City but also reclaiming the Hexi Corridor and the sixteen prefectures of Youyun, all under the control of Great Chu.
The current territory was even vaster than it was at the founding of the Great Chu Dynasty.
The Duke himself was leading troops advancing towards Huining.
Lin Shuo’s side also began attacking cities, pushing towards Huining.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that victory was only a matter of time.
At this moment, going to the frontlines was synonymous with seeking fame and gathering merits.