After returning home three days later, Princess Changle bade farewell to her parents and started her honeymoon with Meton.
The first stop was the Mo Family Village, a new tourist attraction in Chang 'an. The Mo Family Village was Meton's hometown, so it was reasonable for him to come back. Not to mention that the Mo Family Village had been built beautifully, so how could he miss it?
Since the Mo Family Village was built, Princess Changle had never been here to avoid arousing suspicion. She only imagined the grand scene of the Mo Family Village through the stories of Li Chengqian and his sister. However, when she saw the Mo Family Village for the first time, she couldn't help but be shocked like everyone else.
Especially after the Spring Festival, when everything came back to life, the whole Mo Family Village was full of birds, flowers, and shade, which was more beautiful. Mo Jiazi's brothers held sharp scissors and cut off the long branches and leaves on both sides of the road, forming beautiful patterns.
Some were round, some were square, and the sun, moon, and stars were arranged by trees and flowers. Even when the Mo Family Village was designed to be green, the trees could be arranged according to the font. It was not obvious in the winter, but now everything came back to life. After the trees sprouted new leaves, the rows of welcome slogans were even more amazing. The whole Mo Family Village was like a work of art.
"No wonder it is the first village in the world."
Princess Changle looked at the unique layout of Mo Jiazi and sighed. Although she had been in the imperial palace for a long time and was used to the grand scene in the imperial palace, no matter how exquisite the scene in the imperial palace was, it was inevitable that it was a bit deliberate and desolate.
The Mo Family Village was different. It was full of vitality and full of vitality. Not only Princess Changle came here, but also the people of Chang 'an came here one after another. The Mo Family Village directly became the first choice of the people of Chang' an for spring excursions. For a time, the flow of people to the Mo Family Village increased greatly. Everyone who came to the Mo Family Village praised it.
All the credit should be given to her husband, Meton. In an instant, Princess Changle looked at Meton with more admiration in her eyes.
Meton said proudly, "Now the Village Mo is just a beginning. It won't be long before my vision is realized again. At that time, the Village Mo will be several times better than it is now."
Princess Changle naturally believed Meton's words unconditionally. In her opinion, the Mo Family Village had vitality and potential that Chang 'an had never had before, which made her feel refreshed.
"Greetings, Young Master!"
"Greetings, Madam!"
Since Meton had returned to the village, he would naturally go to the residential area of Village Mo. As soon as he entered the village, he met many enthusiastic villagers who greeted him.
When Princess Changle heard the villagers address her as Madam instead of Princess, it meant that these villagers truly treated her as a member of the Mo Family. She couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile. Moreover, from the way these villagers greeted her, she could clearly feel their love and respect for Meton.
"Truly a group of simple and honest villagers." Princess Changle sighed in admiration.
Anyone who thought that these villagers had created such a miracle in such a short period of time would admire them from the bottom of their heart.
Meton nodded and said, "Everyone knows that the Village Mo can be what it is today because of me. But they don't know that without the support of these villagers, my strength is limited! In my opinion, the real contribution of the Village Mo is these villagers who have contributed silently. "
Princess Changle nodded her head in agreement. Very quickly, she lowered her status and warmly greeted the villagers. Immediately, quite a few of the villagers were overwhelmed by this unexpected favor. However, their ill feelings were quickly dispelled and they became one.
After a long time, they waved goodbye to these enthusiastic villagers. As soon as they walked out of the residential area, they saw several unfamiliar villagers in ragged clothes waiting by the roadside. When they saw Princess Changle coming out, they hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to salute, "Your Highness."
"Who are you?" Princess Changle was puzzled at once.
Li Yi, who was accompanying her, hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, these people are the village heads of the neighboring villages, which are also the villages where Your Highness' fief is located."
He often dealt with the surrounding villages, so he naturally knew the village heads of these villages. Hearing that Princess Changle was going back to the Village Mo today, these village heads naturally came at the fastest speed.
Princess Changle immediately understood. Naturally, she knew that her fief had already been moved to the side of the Mo Clan's village. However, she also understood that this fief was her dowry. In the future, it would definitely be merged with the Mo Clan's village. She could not help but look towards Moton.
Meton certainly knew the purpose of these villagers. Now the Village Mo was the richest village in the world. However, these villages were close to the Village Mo. Although they could do some odd jobs to support their families and improve their lives, compared with the Village Mo, they were still far behind.
At present, their village had become Princess Changle's fief. In addition, Princess Changle had married the son of the Modun family. Since they were now part of Princess Changle and the Modun family, then wouldn't their village be able to smoothly grow and merge with the Modun family?
However, when they came to Li Yi many times, unfortunately, Li Yi had already discussed with Meton. It was impossible to merge them into the Village Mo at once, so they had to avoid talking about it.
They had no choice but to come here and take the initiative to meet Princess Changle. They even deliberately wore shabby clothes, hoping to win the sympathy of Princess Changle.
Seeing Princess Changle's eyes, Meton nodded and said, "Since we are back today, let's go to your fief and have a look!"
"Okay!" Princess Changle nodded obediently.
"Thank you, Merton!" The village heads were suddenly wild with joy. Of course, they knew that if they wanted their village to be rich, they really needed to rely on Meton.
The village heads eagerly led the way in the front. As soon as they left the Village Mo, they saw many red bricks piled up on both sides of the road. The original road leading to each village had been paved. As long as the red bricks were laid, it would be a straight road.
Meton explained, "As early as His Majesty announced the change of your fief, the Village Mo had already prepared to build roads leading to each village, so that you can inspect your fief more easily."
Princess Changle saw that Meton had been prepared for this. Obviously, he had kept her in mind, which meant that she had always been in Meton's heart. She could not help but smile sweetly in her heart.
"If you want to be rich, build roads first. This is Merton's famous saying. In my opinion, once these brick roads are completed, it will be the day when our villages rise." The village head of Guo Village quickly flattered.
Since the rise of the Village Mo, everyone knew the importance of brick roads. The Village Mo built brick roads to each village, which was obviously beneficial to each village. However, what each village wanted was not just a brick road, but more.
In order to welcome Princess Changle, each village had already paved the roads in the village. The carriage traveled smoothly and arrived at Guo Village.
"This is my fief!" Princess Changle looked at the shabby Guo Village in front of her and said in astonishment.
Although the Guo Village was close to the Mo Family Village and the villagers could work in the Mo Family Village to supplement their family income, they had been poor for a long time. Except for a few villagers who had brick houses, most of them were dilapidated mud houses. Compared with the Mo Family Village which was just a short distance away, the difference was like heaven and earth.
The village head of Guo Village smiled bitterly and said, "Princess, although Guo Village is shabby, the villagers are honest, down-to-earth, and hardworking. Our village was unlucky not to have a talent like Merton. Fortunately, we were blessed by God and became your fief. We hope that Merton can take care of us in the future."
"That's right! Merton and Princess Changle's marriage is a match made in heaven. Our villages and the Village Mo are neighbors, so we won't bring shame to Princess Changle. "
The other village heads said one after another.
Princess Changle was in charge of the Red Cross Society, so she was not an ignorant girl. She could tell that the village heads wanted to merge with the Village Mo. She could not help but look at Meton.
Meton thought for a while and said, "The Village Mo didn't rise overnight. It relied on external forces, so it's just a temporary prosperity. Even if it's rich for a short time, it won't last long. I don't know if you want to be rich for a while or for a long time."
The village heads looked at each other and said seriously, "Merton, please enlighten us."
Meton said seriously, "There are a few conditions that a village must meet if it wants to be rich. The first is transportation. To be rich, roads must be built. To be rich, a village or even a city must have convenient transportation. Luoyang, Chang 'an, Yangzhou. Yizhou … Which one of them doesn't have convenient roads? Once the roads are built, your villages will have the prerequisites to become rich. "
The group of village heads couldn't help but nod repeatedly. They naturally agreed with Moton's words.
However, Meton changed the topic and said, "Convenient transportation is just an external factor. Whether the village is rich or not depends on itself."
"It depends on ourselves!" The village heads' hearts sank. They understood what Meton meant. He didn't intend to merge them into the Village Mo directly.
Meton said seriously, "If a village wants to be rich, besides the villagers' unity and willingness to work hard, there's another important factor, which is education."
"Education?" The village heads looked at each other and said.
Meton nodded and said, "I've discussed with the princess. We're going to build schools in each village. In each village, all the children from six to twelve years old must receive compulsory education."
"All the children of the right age!" The village heads couldn't help but frown. They were not like the Village Mo. In ordinary villages, these children were all laborers. They usually worked at home and did housework. If they all went to school, most of them would not be willing.
Meton nodded firmly and said, "Of course, these children will go to school for free. This is a chance for the villagers to change their fate. I believe they will make the right choice."
The village heads gritted their teeth and said, "Merton, don't worry. We'll definitely persuade the villagers."
Meton showed a satisfied smile. If these villagers were willing to be poor, then the Village Mo didn't need to spend so much effort on them.
"Of course, you're all the fiefdoms of Changle. The Village Mo will naturally favor you. In the future, the villagers will have priority to work in the workshops of the Village Mo. All the villagers will enjoy the treatment of Mo's workers. They will have a half price discount in the Mo Hospital." Meton threw out a sweet date and said.
"Thank you, Merton!" The villagers were overjoyed. They had a job and a discount. This was the most practical thing for them.
"In addition, each village will have to be self-reliant. The Village Mo will send Brother Mo Jiazi to help you raise poultry, plant fruit trees, and graft seeds. We're not far from Chang 'an City. As long as the villagers are hardworking, they will definitely make a lot of money. The Village Mo also went through this step by step." Meton continued to guide them.
The village heads nodded. Everyone knew that the Village Mo got to where it was today by selling live fish. Now he was just following the old path of the Village Mo.
Seeing that Modun had made proper arrangements, Princess Changle finally spoke, "Since you have all been conferred Our fiefs, We will naturally not treat you unfairly. For the next three years, you will be exempt from paying rent. I hope that you will not disappoint Our expectations."
The villagers were overjoyed and said, "Don't worry, Princess. In three years, we'll definitely let you see a brand new fiefdom."
Meton said with a smile, "At that time, the Village Mo welcomes all the excellent children to join us."
Hearing the conditions of Meton joining the Village Mo, the village heads were not disappointed. Now there were so many good conditions. If they couldn't become rich, they would be too ashamed to ask to be incorporated into the Village Mo.
Following this, Modun and Princess Changle continued to visit the various villages, visiting the impoverished families of the villages. The accompanying members of the Mohist clan immediately provided them with daily necessities such as food, clothing, and other daily necessities. A few seriously ill villagers were immediately sent to the Mohist clan's village for free treatment.
All of a sudden, the sound of gratitude could be heard from all the villages. The resentment of not being able to join the Mo Family's Village was swept away. Instead, they were all ready for a big fight.
"In a few years, this will definitely be the second Village Mo." Meton walked out of the last village and looked at the villagers who were leveling the roads and repairing the houses under the leadership of the village head. It was as if they had returned to the early days of the Village Mo.
"It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. My husband is really wise!" Naturally, Princess Changle was aware of the demands of the various villages. However, Moton's few words had stirred up the passion of the various villages. Not only had he avoided the problem of the Mo Clan collapsing, he had also caused the various villages to be deeply grateful.
Meton shook his head and said, "Poverty alleviation requires moral support. If these villages don't have moral support, it will be useless no matter how much support we have."
Deep in thought, Princess Changle nodded her head. She turned her head to look at the distant villages that were still buzzing with activity. She believed that, given time, these villages would definitely be as prosperous as the Mo Clan.
Modun understood and said, "Don't worry about that. With the Mo Family Village here, it will be done properly. Now, let's continue our honeymoon!"
Princess Changle finally could walk freely and was no longer restricted by the palace. Hearing this, she said excitedly, "Where are we going for our honeymoon?"
Meton smiled proudly and said solemnly to the east, "Luoyang."
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