Jian Yong, standing to the side, looked at the scene before him, a smile gracing his face, and with great excitement, his voice rang out!
"Marquis, with these two items, the issues with water conservancy can be alleviated, truly benefiting the country and its people, and bringing prosperity to the common folk."
"From now on, the three commanderies will absolutely be self-sufficient in grain, never lacking, and even have surplus provisions stockpiled."
"The taxes we collect will also greatly increase, providing enough money and provisions to support the army, thus entering a virtuous cycle."
Liu Jin looked at the results before him, smiling and nodding. Just the land in Li Family Village, after being covered by water resources, would multiply its usable land several times over.
As long as more grain was planted, the harvest would also increase, making it difficult not to become prosperous.
He looked at Jian Yong beside him and said loudly!
"Since this effect is so useful, once we return to the commandery, I will have the forging workshop quickly produce these two items."
"Afterward, I'll have to trouble you to popularize these two items as soon as possible, so that the three commanderies will no longer worry about water resources."
Upon hearing this, Jian Yong smiled, patted his chest, and guaranteed!
"Marquis, rest assured, I will absolutely handle this matter well and ensure its early popularization, so that the people in various places will no longer worry about water resources."
After a moment of silence, Liu Jin's voice continued!
"Since things are mostly settled, let's return to the commandery city soon."
"Additionally, convert all our living expenses here into money and provisions, and return them to the people of Li Family Village."
"We must not use even a single thread from the common folk."
Jian Yong nodded upon hearing this, deeply approving of Liu Jin's actions.
The expenses for over a hundred people these past few days were not small, and while the common folk had no complaints and were willing to help, it was still necessary to repay them.
He immediately sent someone to handle the matter.
Soon, everyone left the riverbank and returned to the village.
The matter was quickly known to the villagers, and their faces showed reluctance.
General Zhenbei, a man of high status and power, would think for his people and even personally participate in labor; they could never have imagined such a thing in their lives.
Liu Jin, with a kind smile, greeted these common folk, preparing to get into the carriage and leave.
He glanced again at Li De, who was reluctantly standing nearby, paused his steps, patted his shoulder, and praised him!
"I've seen everything you've done as the village chief. You truly think for the common folk. Keep up the good work."
"If there are any outstanding descendants in the future, you can recommend them."
Li De, standing beside him, instantly showed joy upon hearing this. As the village chief, he was naturally an intelligent man.
He, of course, understood the meaning of Liu Jin's words: if any outstanding descendants emerged, he could directly recommend them to him.
As long as they passed his assessment, they would surely be given important positions, an opportunity for a meteoric rise.
His heart grew even more excited, his body trembling slightly. It was as if his ancestral grave was smoking green, to receive such a good opportunity.
Liu Jin waved to the common folk, then took Jian Yong into the carriage.
Surrounded by over a hundred people, they slowly headed towards the commandery city along the road before them.
The common folk standing around watched the departing figures, still filled with reluctance.
Inside the carriage, Jian Yong grinned and said!
"Marquis, looking at the reluctant eyes of those common folk, I almost don't want to leave."
Upon hearing this, Liu Jin showed a mischievous smile and teased!
"If that's the case, why don't you serve as the village chief here? You can lead them, and then you won't have to feel reluctant."
Jian Yong's face instantly darkened upon hearing this, and he quickly shook his head!
"Oh, let's not talk about that."
"After all, Chief Li is doing so well and is deeply loved by the villagers. It would be inappropriate to suddenly replace him."
Liu Jin, with a cunning look in his eyes, continued!
"It's fine. I'll have him come to the commandery to take over your position. Li De would absolutely jump at the chance to agree."
Upon hearing this, Jian Yong's face showed bitterness, and he quickly covered his mouth, not daring to continue chatting.
He was afraid that his own position would be taken by Li De.
Liu Jin laughed heartily at this sight.
The carriage continued along the road, and two days passed in a flash.
Everyone finally returned to the commandery city, and the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Prefect's Mansion.
Liu Jin got out of the carriage, stretched, and looked somewhat tired.
Escorted by his personal guards, he entered the mansion, preparing to go to the back courtyard to wash up and change his clothes.
After all, one who often walks by the river is bound to get his shoes wet, and his body was still covered in dirt and dust.
Just as he was about to leave, he saw two figures approaching from afar.
The leader was Tian Feng, accompanied by a middle-aged man.
Tian Feng's hearty voice was heard!
"Marquis."
Liu Jin smiled and nodded, greeting him!
"Yuan Hao."
He looked at the man beside him, whose face was calm and composed, exuding an extraordinary demeanor.
He seemed to have never seen him before. Could he be a friend of Tian Feng? If so, he must also be a talented individual.
Thinking of this, Liu Jin felt a bit eager and was about to ask!
Tian Feng's voice was heard first!
"Marquis, let me introduce you."
"This is Cheng Yu, Cheng Zhongde, and he is also a good friend of mine."
"Some time ago, he came to Yanmen, wishing to serve under the Marquis. I took the liberty of arranging for Zhong De to work as an official in the mansion."
Liu Jin was slightly stunned upon hearing this, and his face instantly showed joy.
This middle-aged man was actually Cheng Zhongde! One must know, this man was a truly top-tier talent, comparable to Zhuge Liang.
Historically, he was a key minister in Cao Wei, offering strategies to Cao Cao and stabilizing the region. Without him, Cao Cao would have found it much harder to unify the entire north.
Moreover, this man was resourceful and decisive, full of schemes, truly deserving the title of strategist.
If he had this man's assistance, it would truly be like adding wings to a tiger, comparable to Chen Ping in the early Han Dynasty.
Liu Jin looked at Cheng Yu beside him and said with a smile!
"I observe Zhong De to be dignified and impressive, and with Yuan Hao's recommendation, he is naturally no ordinary person. Serving as a mere petty official would be a waste of his talent."
"Why not come under my command and serve as a staff officer, offering me strategies and assisting in military affairs?"
Cheng Yu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, feeling a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Liu Jin to value him so much, directly allowing him to join the high ranks?
Tian Feng, standing beside him, was not surprised by this. His Marquis was famously courteous to the wise and willing to treat them with the respect due to a national scholar.
When he himself first arrived, he also served as a staff officer, so he was deeply moved and willing to go through fire and water for him.
Moreover, during their time together, Cheng Yu's talent was very high, and he also possessed a unique vision, absolutely not inferior to his own. He should be treated seriously and thoroughly won over to their faction.
