However, I had to say goodbye to the old man and said to him that I had eaten today and would rush back to Weinan to continue to work hard to create opportunities for the people's happy life. This is just an ostensible reason. In fact, I will take advantage of Pei Xingjian's meal tonight.

Of course, I dare not tell my grandfather that I will mess with a group of friends tonight, otherwise, the grandfather will probably be spitting on my head again, so sometimes kind lies are necessary. At least, the old man likes to hear that his children are crying for the country and the people, forgetting to eat and sleep, and being selfless.

After hearing what I said, the old man naturally praised it very much, saying that serving the people is a big deal and a good thing. The ancient sage Dayu passed by his house three times but did not enter. Our Erlang followed the example of the sage. This is a selfless spirit. Let me continue to work hard to carry forward the spirit of struggle that is not afraid of death or hardship, and complete the country's trust as soon as possible. Anyway, he will lead his whole family to Weinan for a one-day hot spring tour in a few days, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't go home. At least my mother and my wife's side, the old man will say hello to me. After encouraging me, he left the palace gate with grace.

"My son-in-law has met my father-in-law." When he entered Qifeng Pavilion, he gave a tribute to Uncle Li first. Uncle Li smiled and hooked his fingers at me: "Son-in-law, come here, I have something to ask you."

"My father-in-law just ask." I sat opposite Uncle Li, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and just had a lot of saliva in the staff office. I finally got it over. As soon as the tea fell, Uncle Li came up strangely: "Son-in-law, I heard that you are betting with the people of Weinan? You are using the four hundred cows I gave you as gambling money?"

Looking at Uncle Li's expression, I secretly screamed that something was wrong. This old hooligan wouldn't want to post it, right? I quickly said seriously: "This is true, but the son-in-law did this to imitate the ancestors."

"Hmm?" Uncle Li was confused when he heard what I said. He blinked for a long time, and his face turned gloomy: "I said, "Son-in-law, you shouldn't be fooled by me as a monkey, right? I'm a man who reads all the classics of the ancestors, but I haven't heard of any ancestors gambling with the people."

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"My father-in-law, you can't just focus on the word "gambling". In fact, what the son-in-law does is not a bet, but a matter of integrity between the people and the government, and strengthening their trust in the government." I quickly explained.

Uncle Li squinted his eyes and looked at me for a while. Seeing me as a generous and righteous man, he had no guilt at all. He was really confused. "What do you mean? Let me talk about it first. Which predecessor are you imitating?"

"The son-in-law is just following Shang Yang." I said this. Uncle Li was stunned at first, then was shocked: "A wise son-in-law, the demise of the Former Qin Dynasty. In his tyranny, why did you imitate Qin?" Uncle Li's voice became stern.

After hearing Uncle Li’s misunderstanding, I couldn’t help but say resentfully: “My father-in-law blamed the son-in-law for his mistake. The son-in-law did not want to follow Qin. Instead, he wanted to follow Shang Yang’s southern gate to establish a tree, establish the integrity of the government and the people, rather than following the harsh laws of Qin.”

"The integrity of the government and the people?" Uncle Li narrowed his eyes and looked at me without saying anything. Uncle Li's habitual actions made me understand that it was time for me to explain.

I cleared my throat: "Your Majesty. Countless wise men have repeatedly mentioned integrity. Confucius once said: "The people have no faith, but they cannot stand." Mencius also said: "Sincerity is the way of heaven; thinking of sincerity is the way of man." Why? It is because integrity is of great use in national governance. Integrity is the cause of the world. Those who do not believe in words will not succeed. The son-in-law must reform the tax laws in Weinan. The first priority is to first practice the words. If you do it, you must succeed. Small trust will be sincere and trustworthy, and you will gain the trust of the people. Only in this way can they obey me, the magistrate of Weinan County, follow me, and be able to implement the tax laws without rebirth of the people's doubts..."

I have no choice but to do this. After all, if you want to do things, you must first establish your trust. People cannot establish themselves without trust. The same is true for the country, the government, and even traders. How can Uncle Li not understand this truth?

Uncle Li turned anger and joy: "I didn't expect that you kid would use conspiracy and tricks. This strategy of governing the country and the people was just open. Haha, I was just confused. The Book of Rites says this: Don't treasure gold and jade, but loyalty and faithfulness think that treasure is treasure. The good intentions of a virtuous son-in-law are actually in line with the ways of the wise men. But, you kid is too shady and use my cow to be gambling money. If I hadn't asked by chance, I wouldn't know that your kid would do such a trick."

Uncle Li said something that made me blush and laughed dryly and explained: "My father-in-law, it was not the son-in-law who was intentional, but in the eyes of the common people and farmers, no matter how much money they were given, it was not as real as the fields and cattle and horses. Therefore, the son-in-law could only use his father-in-law to manage this matter.

My father is considerate. But my father-in-law, please be relieved. My son-in-law, so he dares to make such a bold statement to those old farmers."

"Well, let's do this, I really can't figure it out. Son-in-law, can you really have a way to transform the ten thousand acres of saline-alkali land in Weinan into fertile land?" Uncle Li scratched his chin, very curious.

I nodded with a confident look on my face: "I dare not say anything else, but if I really let the son-in-law do this kind of land, I am afraid I will not be able to manage acre of land a year. However, if I let the son-in-law serve as a guide, I will definitely make this saline-alkali land that can hardly grow into fertile land within next year."

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"Really?" Uncle Li was also very disbelief and looked suspicious. Seeing Uncle Li's expression, I was very depressed. Could it be that my son's reputation and character are so bad?

"If my father-in-law doesn't believe it, my son-in-law is willing to bet with you." I was anxious. Character is the most important thing. Questioning my character is the most unbearable thing. Uncle Li raised his eyebrows and laughed: "Okay, I've bet on my land? Well, I'm curious anyway, I'll bet on this one with you, but what's the gambling money? Don't use my husband's things to gamble with me again. Do you believe it or not and kick you later."

"Hehe, how can it be? If the son-in-law cannot make the ten thousand acres of deserted fields in Weinan grow crops next year, the son-in-law will be left to his father-in-law. Now the farming techniques and methods of our Tang Dynasty are changing with each passing day, but there is no complete manual to guide the people. Many farmers in remote areas still practice slash-and-burn farming, which is not conducive to the increase in grain production in the Tang Dynasty. But if the son-in-law wins, hehe, please invite the father-in-law to recruit local talents and wise people in the agriculture in the name of the court, re-ed up a new agricultural book, and publish it all over the world, so that thousands of people in the Tang Dynasty will be blessed by Your Majesty." As soon as I said this, Uncle Li ejaculated and looked at me with a bright look of joy and excitement, and even praised.

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When I saw Uncle Li's expression, I knew that the old guy would definitely agree to my request. For Uncle Li, it would be beneficial but not harmful.

Uncle Li raised his head and killed a cup of tea. He slapped me on the shoulder, "Okay, okay! Son-in-law, you reminded me that this is true. My Tang Dynasty's national strength is becoming increasingly strong. In the past, the ox plowing and horse plowing have been greatly improved. If you have guided the books of agriculture to let the people of the world understand the beauty of new technologies, it is indeed a joy for the court and a blessing for the people. Since you won, you don't ask for rewards, but only for the whole world and the people. If you are difficult for you, you will be unbearable. In this way, no matter whether you win or lose, I will handle the affairs of the books of agriculture. But if you lose, at least you have to let me add two grandchildren. How about it?"

"Ah?" I was stunned. It was so evil. Who is this old hooligan? You have the nerve to say something like this about grandson. You are still smiling and gesturing in front of me. You are selling cakes. This man should dig a hole and bury him.

"There are three unfilial son-in-law. I have no descendants as my elders. I am not talking about you. But it's been several years since you got married to my daughter, and I've only had such a child. This really makes me anxious as my grandfather. My son-in-law, when I was as old as you, I had already given birth to a seventh child. But look at you, I haven't been talking for several years. Could it be..." Uncle Li didn't finish his words, but that gossipy face made me want to copy the soles of his old faces.

I quickly shook my head: "It's normal for my son-in-law. I just feel that there are enough children in the family, so I thought I'd wait for two more years and wait until the children are older and I'd have to go to a few more."

"No, who would think that you have many children? I think you are sick!" Uncle Li rolled his eyes in anger: "Do you know what it means to have branches and leaves? The descendants are flourishing and the family is prosperous. Only then can we satisfy our ancestors' expectations. Do you understand? Don't mess with me, tell you, I want to hold a few more grandchildren."
Chapter completed!