The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 142 The Son is a Villain 11

Chao Yao was surprised by Wanqi Xiao's growth rate. No matter in which world, there is always a group of people who are gifted and learn things very quickly. At the same time, they can draw inferences from what they have learned.

Although he was only five years old, he could recite the Four Books and Five Classics by heart.

His intelligence was noticed by County Magistrate Zhang, who could only envy him.

Because he suffered hardships in his early years and had great difficulty in having children, he still has no son or daughter even now, at the age of over 40.

Of course, he never said these words to anyone else, and in order to prevent him from being accused of something, his wife always claimed that it was her own problem, and they had a very deep relationship, so she did not look for another woman.

Seeing that Wanqi Xiao was so smart and capable, and had a mother who was rich and had a long-term vision, he no longer hesitated and had already treated Wanqi Xiao as his own child in his heart.

Huangwu County is developing better and better. With the help of Chaoyao, a big household, the infrastructure is becoming more and more complete. Many people can support their families because they can work under Chaoyao.

Many people had bought the crops from Chaoyao Manor and planted them in their own fields. After discovering that these were high-yield crops, everyone said that Madam Chao was a Bodhisattva who saved people from suffering.

Everything was moving in a better and better direction. After a few years, Wanqi Xiao was twelve years old.

He had never taken part in the imperial examination, not only because he was using a fake identity, but more importantly, because of the information several caravans in his family had learned from the outside world.

The Tianqi Kingdom became increasingly turbulent because its territory was vast and difficult to manage, and the royal family did not shoulder the corresponding responsibilities, so uprisings broke out in many remote areas.

They rebelled against the high taxes imposed by the imperial court and used various banners to overthrow the current imperial rule and the royal family.

In addition, the current officialdom is becoming more and more corrupt, and officials with a little ambition have no way to stay in such an environment.

Everything will get better and better in Huangwu County, so there is no uprising.

The most important thing is that this county has a not-so-obedient county magistrate. He never allows those unreasonable taxes to be paid, and when the court asks about it, he just says that he has no money.

Because of this reason, County Magistrate Zhang was unable to be promoted for many years and his official career came to an end.

The time it took for the caravans outside to come back was getting longer and longer. If it weren't for the amulets and spiritual consciousness given to them by Chao Yao, they would have died countless times.

More and more people revolted, including some officials who took advantage of the situation and former soldiers.

Each force is trying to establish itself as a king, and Huangwu County seems a little quiet among them.

Seeing that the caravan was bringing back less and less things, Chao Yao simply stopped doing this.

"Master Zhang, the situation outside is getting more and more turbulent, so the caravan should not go out for the time being. They all have families to support themselves, and if anything happens to anyone, they won't be able to explain to their families."

"Madam Chao, given the current situation of the commercial street, their presence will only serve to add icing on the cake. There are already several hundred of these people. How should we arrange for them next?"

Chao Yao sat aside without saying anything. Wanqi Xiao occasionally asked, "Master Zhang, are there any refugees outside?"

"Of course."

"Will our Huangwu County accept them in the future?"

"can."

Magistrate Zhang didn't know what he was thinking, but he was afraid that he had violated a serious taboo.

"What do you two want?"

He didn't say the rest, but the three people present knew it.

Wanqi Xiao has the talent of a general. Although he is young, he has extraordinary skills.

He was aware of the disturbances outside, but his greatest wish in life was to ensure the safety of the people in Huangwu County, and he had no other thoughts.

It’s not that he doesn’t dare to think, but that he can’t think.

"Our Huangwu County has changed a lot now. The people are not rich, but at least they have enough food and clothing. The population of our county is still too small. If more people come in, it will also be a labor force!"

"Where would you like to place them?"

Wanqi Xiao took out a map of Huangwu County and pointed to the barren land outside the city.

"The expansion of the city is no longer enough to keep them, so let's expand the city."

"How long will it take?"

Magistrate Zhang's eyes lit up frighteningly. He had a guess but didn't dare to say it.

Wanqi Xiao actually only needed a moment to say it. His cultivation had now reached the late stage of foundation building, the same level as Chao Yao.

But he was afraid of scaring Magistrate Zhang, so he turned his words around and said, "Since they want to join us, they can just work as laborers. We can provide them with food to keep them alive, but they also need to work hard for us."

Magistrate Zhang was a little disappointed, but he had no regrets.

"Winter is coming, and these people need to survive. We will have several months of snow by then, and it is unlikely that they will go out in the cold to repair the city wall."

Wanqi Xiao didn't know why County Magistrate Zhang had a disappointed look, but since they had a close relationship, he asked.

"Master Zhang, why were you disappointed just now?"

County Magistrate Zhang smiled and said, "You didn't even notice this action. You are really young!"

He straightened his robes a little and said, "You have been in this county for many years. Have you heard the legends of the past?"

Sorry, Chaoyao and his mother are busy making money and accumulating power every day, and have not heard any so-called useful legends.

Chao Yao actually had her doubts in her heart. She had done amazing things more than once, but no one doubted her. Instead, everyone was grateful for her.

"Huangwu County was not a county, but a village. The village was located next to a small hillside, and there was a winding river that never froze. Later, for some unknown reason, the river suddenly flooded, and the village was about to be submerged. Suddenly, a white dragon flew out from the hillside and saved the lives of the villagers."

Chao Yao and Wanqi Xiao listened attentively as Magistrate Zhang continued speaking.

"Everyone in the village believed that the white dragon was actually a god, otherwise how could it have such power? Later, the village gradually grew stronger, and even though they never saw the white dragon again, they did not stop worshipping it."

"Many years passed after that, and the village encountered many disasters, and the white dragon would save them. Gradually, this formed a tacit understanding of worship."

"But one day, the hillside gradually grew larger, and finally formed a forest that stretched for thousands of miles, and no one could enter."

"The white dragon never reappeared."

After hearing this, Wanqi Xiao became more confused. He always felt that this story was somewhat familiar, as if he had experienced it personally.