The three royal women quickly entered Gujia Village.

Nowadays, there are minor changes in Gujia Village.

It was just one evening, and the cold wind was whistling in the north. Although the weather was extremely cold, Gujia Village was a bit lively and noisy.

A small market has taken shape.

Princess Changsun was here once, so she was a little surprised by the changes in Gujia Village. She kept looking at both sides of the road, and finally couldn't help but sigh and said, "It's only been less than a month. There was no such lively scene a while ago. There was a market, which seemed very popular, but why was it in the evening?"

Gu Tianya was leading the way, and when he heard this, he turned around and smiled, explaining: "Spring is coming soon. Before sowing, we must reclaim wastelands, and in addition, we must renovate canals to ensure irrigation during drought. Everything is difficult at the beginning and everything must be done. Therefore, the people are very busy during the day and can only squeeze out some time in the evening. Gradually, they have formed the habit of going to the market in the evening..."

Princess Changsun nodded and said, "So that's it, no wonder it's evening."

The Crown Princess Zheng Guanyin suddenly spoke and asked with a hesitation: "I came to the market in the evening. It was already dark when I returned. I don't know how to ensure the safety of these people? I heard that there have always been bandits in Hebei."

Gu Tianya quickly looked solemn and replied solemnly: "The Gujia Village Post Station has 99 soldiers. According to the division of responsibilities and powers, it can protect 30 miles. Every ten miles is 33 people, and every five miles is 16 and 7 people. Even if it is divided into four directions and eight directions, there can be two or three people in each five miles. After discussion, Zhaoning and I built many inspection stations within the 30 miles, which are about five miles, and Gujia Village is the center..."

He paused and then said: "The inspection station is not big. It only builds a brick house, but it is equipped with a fast horse. It is also lit by a stove. Whether it is the local people in the hometown or the merchants who have passed the passage, they can enter the inspection station to cook the fire, warm up their bodies and continue to rush. Moreover, the soldiers patrol every half an hour to ensure the safety of the countryside within five miles."

This is actually the patrol system of township police stations in later generations.

The three royal women were very surprised to hear this.

Zheng Guanyin's eyes flashed brightly and subconsciously said: "The five-mile range is not large, and there are patrols in eight directions. If the soldiers are equipped with fast horses, they can reach them in a cup of tea. In other cases, no matter what happens to the small station in the patrol, the soldiers from other stations can quickly provide support. In this way, no banditry dares to show their heads."

Princess Changsun spoke quickly and said, "Brother-in-law, can you help me? Write the system of this inspection station into a charter. I want to take it back to show your second brother, so that the Tiance Mansion can follow your method and implement it."

Zheng Guanyin was slightly stunned and subconsciously said, "I want it too."

Gu Tianya smiled without refusing and said, "I have already written the specific pattern of this matter into a booklet. I originally planned to send one to my elder brother and second brother. But because the road is difficult to move, I don't want the messenger to work too hard, so I pressed it and didn't send it. I plan to send it again after spring. Since the two sisters-in-law are here now, I can bring one when you return."

Zheng Guanyin suddenly thought of something and asked hurriedly: "Is the expense of this small patrol station big?"

Gu Tianya smiled slightly and said, "Since ancient times, it is natural for people to be a soldier to eat wages, so military wages must be distributed, but the inspectors only receive military wages..."

The implication is that there is no additional expense.

Zheng Guanyin frowned and said, "I just heard you briefly describe this matter. I feel that it is extremely hard to inspect the soldiers. If there is no additional subsidy, will the soldiers be resentful?"

Gu Tianya laughed and said, "Why would I take you to ask yourself."

He said as he raised his foot and headed straight for a commoner not far away. He was a middle-aged woman who was squatting on the snow and selling things. He said he was selling things, but in fact there were only two or three. It didn't look like a small stall, but it seemed like he was selling something to subsidize his family income.

When the woman saw Gu Tianya step forward, she stood up and bowed, and then smiled and said, "Does Mr. Gu want to eat cake?"

Without hesitation, Gu Tianya took out a few big money from his arms and handed it to her, "I'll ask for all of you ten cakes. Also sell that hen to me."

This means business is full of business.

However, the woman was stunned for a moment and shook her head suddenly and said, "Mr. Gu, you don't need to give alms. You can't eat so much by yourself. You don't need to buy all the cakes in my family."

Gu Tianya laughed and said, "I'm not helping you, but I really want to buy it. My distinguished guest came to my house today, and I was worried that there was nothing to entertain..."

After he said this, he brought the topic back to what he had just happened, pointing to the three royal women and said, "The three guests in my family are more curious about the inspection station. You can tell them the specific situation here, which is good."

The woman was stunned again, then smiled and said in a sincere tone: "Mr. Gu is a blessing to the countryside. Your inspection station is really a great merit."

At this time, Zheng Guanyin spoke in a warm voice and asked carefully: "I...I am very curious about the expenses of the inspection station. Unfortunately, my brother-in-law pretended to be mysterious and didn't want to say it directly. But since he brought us here to ask you, I guess you can explain the matter thoroughly."

The woman smiled and kept nodding, "So you are curious about this. Anyone can tell you something. The reason why those soldiers don't have to give them more is because they can eat at our people's homes."

Zheng Guanyin was slightly stunned and confused and said, "So what?"

Gu Tianya next to him chuckled and said, "That is, all the soldiers of the soldiers can save them without spending any money. When they were stationed and inspecting the station, the local people provided them with two meals a day, and they didn't have to pay for food and drink. They would eat and eat at any house..."

Zheng Guanyin immediately turned around, stared at Gu Tianya, and blurted out: "You are drinking the blood of the people!"

But the woman spoke quickly and said hurriedly: "Why is this drinking the blood of the people? We still can't wait for it! If there are soldiers who can go to eat in the house, the other women in the village will almost be envious of them."

Zheng Guanyin stood there on the spot.

The woman heard the woman speak again: "Although the inspectors have free meals, they bring their own food when they come to their house for dinner. To put it bluntly, they use our stove fire to help them cook, and use their food. After the meal is ready, our whole family can eat and drink. Where can we find such a good thing?"

She stopped here, and for some reason, her face suddenly turned red and her voice became smaller, as if she was shy, and she said: "After those soldiers had eaten at home, they had to work for their families according to the rules. There were too many widows in Hebei and some strength could not be done at all. Moreover, the children at home also hoped that the soldiers would come, and felt like they had a father..."

The three princesses felt a soreness in their hearts.

Only then did they remember that Hebei Road has always been a place where men are short. For these widowed women who have been widowed all year round, the occasional appearance of a man at home is a kind of sustenance.

So, this is a good rule.

But Zheng Guanyin still frowned, stared at Gu Tianya again and asked, "You just said that the soldiers' food and salary can be saved, so where does the food they brought to the people's homes come from? Each soldier has at least two meals a day. Isn't this a big expense?"

She is worthy of being Li Jiancheng's wife, and every issue she cares about is on the idea.

Gu Tianya smiled and said with a deep meaning: "The soldiers at the post station worked so hard that they were so busy that they were so scared by the little ones and protected the people. Everyone benefits. Because the people were too poor, they could not repay even if they benefited. But what about the rich family? What about the aristocratic families? They should be willing to give out some food. It is not an exaggeration to take out some food."

Zheng Guanyin suddenly realized, her eyes were full of color, and she said sincerely: "So that's it."

At this time, he suddenly heard Princess Changsun speak and said with concern: "Although this move looks good, it also has hidden dangers. If it were a long time to go on, would the soldiers be bribed by the aristocratic family?"

She said, looking at Gu Tianya and said, "Even if you are not bribed, it will breed greed. For example, in a hundred years, who can guarantee that this system is still good? The system looks good now because you and Zhaoning are in charge, but what about the future? Perhaps the leader who is in charge is the greatest greed..."

Gu Tianya nodded and said solemnly: "Everything has two sides. It's good at this time. At that time, the cancer was cancerous. So after discussing, Zhaoning and I took precautions for such things. Every six months, the postmen would mobilize each other. For example, Miyun County belongs to the border, and the postmen at the postmen belongs to the northern army. After half a year, these postmen will be transferred directly to the southernmost county in Hebei, and then the next time the defense is changed, they will be transferred to the easternmost county. In this way, people are not familiar with the place. Even if someone wants to buy them, they will find it is not worth it after a little calculation, because the postmen can only stay for half a year and there is no chance to consolidate the side..."

Zheng Guanyin suddenly spoke and suggested: "It is best to list the postmaster of the postmaster as a mobilization, otherwise it will not be effective if the mobilization of soldiers alone."

Gu Tianya suddenly pointed his hand at himself and said with a smile: "Even the initiator, I have to change my defense in five months. Although Gujia Village is my hometown, I can only sigh in five months."

The implication is that he answered Zheng Guanyin's proposal. He was the postmaster of the postmaster and had been in office for one month. After another five months, he had to perform his duties for half a year, so he had to abide by the rules and transfer and leave the postmaster of Gujia Village to go to another place.

The three royal women were stunned. Yang, who had not spoken, finally started to speak and said hurriedly: "How can that be? You are different from others."

Gu Tianya looked solemn and said solemnly: "If I don't even want to abide by it, how can I ask others to abide by it?"

Yang still looked anxious and said, "Siu Ning's third sister is pregnant. Are you willing to leave her in Gujia Village? Even if you can, will Xiu Ning's third sister be willing to give up?"

Gu Tianya suddenly looked up at the sky, and it took a long time to speak slowly, saying, "The aristocratic family and the royal family agreed that I would not be allowed to enter the court in my life, but they also gave me a little concession and retained my post as the postmaster of the post, so this is my greatest official position in this life."

He said as if he laughed at himself, and said, "Zhaoning knows my dream, she doesn't want me to feel regretful, so she supports me..."

The three royal women were all stunned. For some reason, they always felt that this was a bit hidden, like an excuse, but in fact they had other profound meanings.

They came to Hebei this time, and each had different purposes. Gu Tianya knew it well, but they were both silent.

That's why Gu Tianya took them to the market and explained the various systems of the station. In fact, everyone is smart and doesn't want to touch certain sensitive topics.

At this moment, a woman suddenly saw a woman walking quickly, with a pretty face and a heroic figure. She was General Xiaoqing of the Detachment of Women.

She first saluted to the three royal women, and then said apologetically: "My princess has a severe morning sickness and cannot come to greet the three of them in person. Xiaorou is serving her at home, so she has no way to welcome her. She can only pick her up and ask the three nobles to atone for her sins..."

The three princesses chuckled, among them, Princess Changsun pretended to be in a daze: "I have been wondering why she hasn't seen Xiuning for a long time. How could she do such an impolite thing? It turns out that it's morning sickness. This is the first level of a woman's family."

Yang joked repeatedly and said, "My third brother-in-law is really amazing. He did a big deal without a big marriage. Hehe, this is the first time that the entire royal family relatives have been there."

Whether it is the Princess Changsun or the Prince of Qi Yang, they are all trying hard to mention family affection. After all, as the female family of the royal family, they came to Hebei for this purpose.

Gu Tianya took the opportunity to escape and said with a smile: "With Xiaoqing coming to pick me up, I will no longer be with me. Zhaoning has indeed had a great morning sickness these days, and even his temper has become much worse. It just so happens that your sister-in-law and sister-in-law can help me take care of..."

As he said that, he stopped and suddenly bowed to Princess Changsun and said, "Second Sister-in-law, I'm in trouble."

Then he arched his hands at Yang and said, "My wife and sister-in-law, I'm in trouble."

Only Zheng Guanyin's expression became solemn and said, "Sister-in-law, can you tell me alone? I have something to say?"

His words stunned everyone.

Although there is no big defense for men and women in this era, it is still inappropriate for sister-in-law and brother-in-law to get along alone. Gu Tianya suddenly made such a request, which is strictly a rude move.

Fortunately, Zheng Guanyin smiled slightly and suddenly said, "I happen to have something to tell you."

Princess Changsun Bingxue was so clever that she reached out to pull Yang directly, and said with a smile: "Let's go find Xiuning first, and just give her your cradle."

Yang was not a silly girl either, so he nodded happily.

Xiaoqing bowed to Gu Tianya and Zheng Guanyin, turned around and left with the two princesses.

Gu Tianya watched their backs from afar and turned his head until he couldn't see them. At this time, his face became even more solemn. He suddenly raised his foot and walked out of the village. Looking at that look, he was going to a secluded place.

Zheng Guanyin was slightly stunned, and after hesitating for a moment, he raised her heel.

Gu Tianya walked all the way and arrived outside the village head. It was the big river that had frozen at this time. Because of the wide view of this place, it was difficult to hide within fifty steps. In addition, the cold wind whistled by the river, so few people came here.

Very suitable for conversation.

Zheng Guanyin was a woman like a gloomy orchid in the valley. She had already guessed Gu Tianya’s intention in her heart, but she still spoke softly and said unaware: “My brother-in-law called me here specifically. Could it be that she had some secrets to say?”

Gu Tianya did not shy away and nodded directly at her.

But his tone was obviously a little nervous, and even a little fear. He hesitated for a long time before he spoke hard and said, "Before talking about things, I want to ask first. Sister-in-law, can you tell me how my elder brother is in good health recently?"

Zheng Guanyin's face turned pale and her eyes were faintly foggy, but she insisted on a gentle smile and said in a warm voice: "He is so strong and will not fall down easily. The imperial physician diagnosed him with three years to live, so he insisted on living for three years, so even though he often coughed up blood, he kept smiling at life. He told me that he was not afraid..."

Gu Tianya suddenly roared, as if he didn't want to listen to these things, but just opened his eyes wide and said, "I'm asking how he is doing recently?"

This is simply an extremely rude act, not like the extremely calm Gu Tianya.

Zheng Guanyin stood on the spot and replied subconsciously: "He coughed up blood, coughed every day, but he insisted on taking medicine, and the cough was not severe..."

"fine!"

Gu Tianya let out a long sigh.

It was not until then that he bowed and said with a guilty look on his face: "Sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I couldn't hold it back for a while, and yelled."
To be continued...