Shu is located in the southwest of Dayu and has a vast territory.

Although Mr. Ye has lived in Shu for nearly fifty years and has been to some places in Shu when he was young, he has difficulty walking because there are many mountains in Shu and not many places he has been to, so naturally he has never been to Nanzhu County.

However, Mr. Ye had heard of a county called Nanzhu in Shu, and also heard some rumors about Nanzhu when they set up the dragon gate formation. He knew that it was a small county located in the mountainous area between Shu and Guizhou, which was even more closed, backward and poorer than their former hometown.

When he learned that Ye Shen was about to go to Nanzhu to serve as the county magistrate, his father Ye was both shocked and anxious.

He knew that Ye Shen had made up his mind to release him, but he never thought that Ye Shen would choose such a county.

Besides, Ye Shen had already reached the sixth rank three years ago. Even if others were not promoted, they would not be demoted. Unless an official made a mistake, they would be demoted.

Since several grandsons had the opportunity to study, they gradually showed their talent in studying. Mr. Ye's attention to the system of appointing officials in the Dayu court has increased. He knew that most county magistrates were only seventh-rank officials, and some were only seventh-rank officials or even eighth-rank officials.

Since Ye Shen did not make any mistakes, why should he be demoted to become a small county magistrate?

My in-laws are the Minister of Personnel, so why didn’t he help Ye Shen choose an official position that can not only train Ye Shen, but also agree with Ye Shen’s grade?

"Grandma just don't worry. Although my grandson is just a small county magistrate, he will not be lowered from the sixth rank. He is still a sixth rank official." Ye Shen understood what Mr. Ye was worried about. From his expression, he realized that Mr. Ye was afraid that he would complain about Lin Wenbo in his heart, so he naturally could not allow such a situation to develop, and he had to explain it carefully.

"Don't think my grandfather knows nothing! Except for the sixth-rank county magistrates of the capital, the highest county magistrates in other places is only the seventh-rank official!" Dad Ye took two sips of cigarettes and glared at Ye Shen unhappily.

Ye Shen looked at Dad Ye in surprise. He didn't expect Dad Ye to make this matter clear.

"In your eyes, Grandpa is a confused man who knows nothing. He can cheat whatever he wants?" Ye Shen's surprise made Dad Ye feel that Ye Shen was cheating in his mess. He slapped his hand on the small table in front of him, and then glared at Ye Shen fiercely and said angrily.

Ye Shen’s development over the years is as promising as Master Huijue’s comments.

Although Ye Qing and Ye Zhan have developed well, among the three grandsons, Ye Shen is still the one who makes Ye Daddy look forward to the most.

Dad Ye is really worried that Ye Shen will miss his bright future due to improper selection of external official positions.

Ye Shen knew that his surprised expression had caused a misunderstanding between Dad Ye, so he hurriedly curled the expression on his face, squatted in front of Dad Ye while kneading his knees for Dad Ye, while explaining softly.

Ye Shen's explanation made Ye Dad understand that Ye Shen did not lie to him, and even knew that Ye Shen's choice was carefully considered and was suitable for Ye Shen, but it was a bit unsatisfactory: "According to your grade, you can clearly go to a prefecture to be a magistrate, but you have chosen such a poor and poor county!"

"Although my grandson has accumulated some experience in the officialdom in the past six years and understood some tricks in the officialdom. However, my grandson has been working in the Hanlin Academy since he entered the officialdom. Although he has read a lot of books, he has no practical experience in dealing with things independently. This time he seeks to exile to accumulate experience in this area. Of course, being a magistrate in a certain prefecture can also accumulate experience, but it is far less able to train people than to contact the county magistrate who can contact the practical county magistrate." Knowing that Mr. Ye's heart has actually softened, Ye Shen said this again.

Dad Ye smoked silently and didn't speak again for a long time.

I understand the truth, but I still have a hurdle in my heart that I can't get over it.

"That Nanzhu County is nestled in the mountains, poor and lewd, so it is not easy to achieve results!" It was not until he finished smoking a bag of cigarettes that Old Dad Ye sighed quietly.

"How can I know if I haven't tried it? This is the information about Nanzhu County obtained from my father-in-law. After reading it, my grandson felt that there was great potential!" Ye Shen took out a few pages of paper from his arms and handed it to Mr. Ye.

Dad Ye put down the cigarette gun in his hand, took the so-called information and started to read it carefully.

"Are you planning to start with the bamboo that is abundant in Nanzhu?" After reading it, Dad Ye thought for a moment and seemed to have guessed it. He looked at Ye Shen and said.

Ye Shen grinned: "I know I can't hide it from my grandfather's ignorant eyes. Since there are bamboos everywhere in Nanzhu County, I will use them."

"The idea is good, but have you considered how to transport bamboo products out of Nanzhu County and exchange them for silver?" Dad Ye picked up the pipe and started to make a sound again.

Seeing that the smoke guns were no longer smoking, Ye Shen wanted to change a bag of cigarettes for Dad Ye, but Dad Ye refused.

"I have to go to Nanzhu to investigate it on site to know. But it is up to humans, and I can always come up with a solution." Without being in Nanzhu for on-site investigation, Ye Shen naturally would not speak loudly, but he didn't want his father Ye to always be attentive to him, so he showed a confident look.

Of course, Ye Shen dared to say such words, which was also somewhat grounded.

To be a county magistrate in Nanzhu County is not just Lin Wenbo’s suggestion, but also Lin Xiuwu’s suggestion. What surprised Ye Shen even more was that Lin Xiuwu had been to Nanzhu twenty years ago and even stayed in Nanzhu for nearly half a month.

Lin Xiuwu’s impression of Nanzhu is very complicated. When talking about Nanzhu, he first said that the road is difficult to move, followed by poverty, and finally he praised the scenery of Nanzhu. Of course, he also expressed regret for the waste of resources caused by the difficulty of moving the road.

That’s right, in addition to bamboo, Nanzhu also has quite a lot of available resources.

There is great potential for having resources. As long as you solve the problem of difficulty in travel, it is not difficult to make Nanzhu rich and become rich.

"Don't think so simple. If it's so easy to build a road, can Nanzhu be the current Nanzhu?" Old Dad Ye looked at Ye Shen deeply, and slashed his cigarette mouth twice again, as if he suddenly remembered something and looked up at Ye Shen and asked, "Last time I saw my in-laws, I said I would help you find a suitable master. I wonder if I have found it?"

"My grandfather has found a suitable master for his grandson. Today, his grandson has met with him, but his grandfather and his father-in-law have something to explain, so they did not come with him today. His grandfather also picked four guards from the escorts of Zhennan Marquis' Mansion, and two martial maids for Wanwan. These people were chosen by his grandfather himself, and they were all first-class. Grandpa just worry." Ye Shen couldn't help but pat his forehead. How could he forget such an important thing behind his mind!

"My in-laws are thoughtful!" Dad Ye sighed.

He was really worried about whom Ye Shen should take to Nanzhu to take office!

Although there have been a lot of servants in the Ye family in recent years, they are just ordinary servants. Ye Shen went to work in such a place, how could he feel at ease without a guard around him?

Now I can really feel at ease. The guards that Lin Xiuwu can pick out with Ye Shen will definitely be ordinary guards, and their loyalty and military strength can be absolutely guaranteed.

In this way, at least there is no need to worry too much about the personal safety of Ye Shen and Lin Wan.

With Maid Wu protecting Lin Wan, Ye Shen will be able to concentrate on doing things more.
Chapter completed!