June is also called Liyue, because it is the month when lychees are ripe, and it can be named for one month, which shows people's love for this fruit.

Lingnan is the origin of lychees. It was just pacified by Xia Wanchun, so several trucks of fresh lychees were sent to Jinling by nearly a thousand cavalrymen. These people transported lychees only by the way. The real task was to escort officials appointed by the court to take office in Guangdong and Guangxi.

The officialdom of Guangdong and Guangxi was almost corrupted by Ding Kuichu from top to bottom, and it was rotten from the root. Hou Xuanyan simply changed his blood. Starting from the county, all the small officials were replaced.

In the suburbs of Jinling, Hou Xuanyan looked at the officials in front of him. Most of them were scholars promoted by May Enke. Because the classics and history were not very skilled, he became a laughing stock in the literary world in Jiangnan. When Hou Xuanyan first selected people, he was more important to test their practical knowledge, so he selected a group of "small students". Some were practical talents selected from various places, or craftsmen who made great contributions.

The Duke of the State came to see him off in person, and all the new Jinshi were red and looked enthusiastic. They naturally knew that they could go to high school because they admired him. Otherwise, according to the previous standards, their studies would not stand out, and many of them would be at the bottom. There were also some honest craftsmen who were innovating their technology in various places such as shipbuilding, firearms, spinning wheels, etc., and they could become officials. This was unique since the Ming Dynasty. These people even regarded Hou Xuanyan as a great benefactor.

While walking, Hou Xuanyan sang and said, "When I go to Lingnan, the people are very harmed by Ding Kuichu. You have a long way to go. The first thing to solve is the people's attitude towards the government. I don't want to see the people in Lingnan, so I grit my teeth when I mention the government. Some of you are the honorable people of a county, some are the classics, and some are county magistrates. There are high and low positions, but the future lies in your own control. I will send people to search for field trips every month, but some are criminals, Sun Peiliang from Dingyan, Yangzhou, is the best example."

Ding Kuichu was in Guangdong and Guangxi and exploited the people for a long time, and the people's customs and morals in Lingnan became a bit violent. The freezing of three feet is not a day, and it is even more subtle to thaw. This kind of thing will be difficult to correct for a while. Unless it is like Shang Kexi in history, killing Guangdong and basically killing all people. Otherwise, if you want to slowly change the relationship between the people and the government without killing, you can only hope to these grassroots officials.

The officials felt a chill on their backs after hearing this, Hou Xuanyan continued to say warmly: "Of course, if you have any mistakes, you will be punished. If you have any merits, your Duke will not be stingy with rewards. You also know that I never look at the qualifications of the officials. As long as you have real skills, don't be afraid of not being able to stand out. Many of you are very young. I hope that one day, we will be officials in the same hall. Don't forget that your Duke will come to see you off in the heat of the country and invite me to have a glass of wine at home."

The officials laughed again and instantly felt that the Duke of the State was not arrogant, but also a flesh-and-blood person. Ruthlessness may not be a true hero, and no one likes to work with a person without feelings.

Hou Xuanyan waved and called the Hunan general over, who clasped his fists and said, "Master."

"Tell Xia Wanchun a message to temporarily take over the position of governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and wait for the court to send new officials to the head. During this period, you must practice diligently and not slacken. You must also prepare food, supplies, armor and weapons." This is to prepare for Zheng Zhilong, and Hou Xuanyan will naturally not say it explicitly, but as long as these words are heard, I believe he will know what he means.

"Okay, it's getting late, let's go! Take good care of these scholars on the road. Lingnan roads are difficult to walk, and some people are not healthy, even if they are treated. The weather is hot and hard, it's really not possible. You will go on the evening and find a place to rest and escape the summer heat at noon. When you arrive in Lingnan, you will send them one by one to your respective counties. Many of Ding Kuichu's remaining soldiers hid in the mountains, and the road is not peaceful."

"Don't worry, handsome man, I think all the adults are in good health and should be able to take office smoothly."

All the officials bowed together and said, "Tao Gong, take care of him."

"Let's go!"

Watching these people leave the prosperous place of Jinling and go to their respective posts, Hou Xuanyan turned around and boarded the carriage. Hu Bawan licked his lips and asked, "Master, what should I do with these lychees?"

"Send one to the palace and transport it to the mansion to me. You will get the others."

The personal soldiers burst into laughter and returned home in Hou Xuanyan's carriage.

Hou Xuanyan had eaten too much of this thing before, so he didn't take it seriously, but many soldiers had never eaten it.

Looking at the smiles on the faces of the soldiers outside, Hou Xuanyan released the curtain and was thinking about the importance of businessmen.

Merchants are engaged in the circulation of goods. If they want to truly connect the vast land of China, it is absolutely impossible to rely on the small peasant economy to produce and sustain themselves.

Only by being able to change can one change, and only by being able to make one move can one make one progress.

If it weren't for the merchants transporting it from Guangdong, who would have eaten the small lychees?

By the same token, if everyone in China is satisfied with their own land, farming and craftsmen, then even though the world is big, it is just a loose group of people, the Han people will still not be able to stand out in the next big era.

The weather was hot and there was no wind at all. Huang Yinger in the inner courtyard took a few female family members to the pavilion in the middle of the lake to escape the summer heat.

After Hou Xuanyan came in, he ordered someone to put the lychees at the door and asked a few maids to bring them in with a basket. From a distance, everyone surrounded Bian Yujing in the pavilion, not knowing what they were doing. Hou Xuanyan picked a purple flower casually. It was so good that the laughter of the orioles came from the pavilion, and it looked so happy.

Hou Xuanyan was curious and walked closer to see that he was watching Bian Yujing mixing rouge and some cosmetics. She was wearing a thin scarlet skirt, with no silk stockings on her legs and feet, and her thin white feet with round toes swaying with her skirt. Bian Yujing looked serious, and the beauties around her were full of stars, looking at them attentively. There were small plates next to her, all of which were made of the ingredients needed for the preparation. These things seemed ordinary, but they were actually not cheap. Although Hou Xuanyan had a good fortune, many of them could not be bought, and they were all brought in by Bian Yujing from outside.

Rouge pollen is a must-have item for girls. It is made of mountain swallow fat dye powder, as well as pickled flowers and conditioners made of soaked sunflower juice. It is used to maintain hair and can emit a charming fragrance, which is the "Lanze" fragrance that poets long chant. The highest cosmetics production technology in this era is in the hands of the courtesan of the Qinhuai River. Bian Yujing is also a leader, so he showed his skills and became prosperous in the inner courtyard.

Only Huang Ying'er is absent-minded. If it is natural for girls to love beauty, Huang Ying'er is a stubborn person. She often tied her hair up only if she had a man's hair, and her clothes were mainly light. Fortunately, she was born beautiful and had a good foundation, but she had a sense of heroic beauty.

Huang Ying'er was the first to see Hou Xuanyan and said with a smile: "Why did you come back so early today?"

Hou Xuanyan's favorite thing was her. In front of so many people, she stepped forward and touched Huang Ying'er's hair, and put the flowers folded in her hand on her bun.

The girls turned around and saw Hou Xuanyan coming. Bian Yujing also stood up and left the semi-finished rouge there. Bian Yujing gave up his seat to Hou Xuanyan. Xiaoxiao and Ji'er rushed forward, each with their arms, surrounded him and sat in the middle.

Hou Xuanyan laughed and said, "I didn't go to the palace today. The weather was too hot. Some lychees came into Lingnan. I'll bring them back to share with you. I just saw you off in the suburbs of the city and was sweating all over. I'll go to the bath and rest. After a while, the sun has gone down. I'll go to the palace again."
Chapter completed!