Poverty Alleviation in Qin: A Sky-High Review of "I Am the Female Prime Minister of All Time&qu

The next day, several shamans who had led the spread of rumors and caused chaos were publicly executed in the county town.

Strict punishment, public disclosure throughout the region.

This not only extinguished the arrogance of witchcraft, but also made all the Yue people see clearly that the laws of Qin would never tolerate those who used supernatural tricks to disrupt the new policies.

On the same day, a rumor quietly spread throughout the city and surrounding villages: Lord Song is leaving.

It arises without wind and spreads for miles in an instant.

Everyone panicked.

In just over a month, they watched their lives gradually improve.

In the past, people relied on the heavens for food, feared ghosts and gods, and fought amongst themselves every day.

Now that irrigation canals are in place and improved seeds have been distributed, everyone has land to cultivate and jobs to earn.

Each tribe has a clear division of labor, repairing houses, building canals, cultivating fields, and raising seedlings, showing a vibrant new life.

They truly tasted the sweetness of success and understood that Song's arrival was to rescue them from the desolate and miserable world.

But now, is Lord Song actually leaving?

"..."

They thought: It must have been those people causing trouble that angered the adults, forcing her to make such a decision to leave.

Are the good days about to end just as they've begun?

Panic, guilt, and regret instantly swept over the Vietnamese people from all tribes.

...

That evening, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the city.

Hundreds of Baiyue people spontaneously came from various tribes, forming a dark mass in front of the prefectural governor's mansion, including the old and the young, men and women.

When Song also learned the news and rushed out, he still looked completely bewildered.

What's wrong?

They just killed a few people this morning, and now they're going to start a rebellion?

"???"

Just as she was feeling worried, a female clan leader stepped forward at the front of the crowd.

Song also recognized her.

Many matrilineal tribes still exist in the Baiyue region, where women hold tribal power, and the tribal chief in front of us is one of the youngest among them.

When the household registration system was first implemented, she was the first among the dozen or so tribal chiefs to register her population. Later, when it came to building canals and sending children to school, the tribe under her jurisdiction was also the most active and cooperative.

"grown ups."

"...What are you doing?"

"I've come to apologize to you, sir."

After hearing the interpreter's message, Song was still confused: "Apologize? What are you apologizing for?"

"Sir, we have wronged you."

"...be specific."

"It's all our fault. If we had kept an eye on those shamans and prevented them from causing trouble, this wouldn't have happened..."

The little girl paused, then said, "If adults are disheartened by this and want to leave..."

She couldn't continue; her lips trembled.

"Sir, please don't go."

The moment those three words were uttered, the crowd behind them was instantly ignited.

"Don't go, sir!"

"Please, sir, please don't go!"

"Sir, you're leaving, what will we do...?"

Now, Song has finally figured out the cause and effect.

"You don't need to apologize. I'm not leaving because I'm heartbroken."

The little girl stood there, stunned, and asked nervously, "Why did the adult leave?"

Behind him, countless Vietnamese people held their breath, their eyes fixed on Song Ye on the steps, filled with unease.

Song also explained: "I do need to go out briefly, but it's to find a special kind of grain."

The words had barely left his lips when the crowd stirred. Someone couldn't help but ask, their voice trembling with a cautious pleading tone, "What are you looking for, sir? We know the mountains and the seaside like the back of our hand!"

"We'll help you look! Please, sir, don't leave!"

"Yes, sir! We no longer believe in witchcraft and ghosts! Please don't go!"

"We feel uneasy without you here!"

Everyone chimed in, their voices filled with the reliance of survivors.

"What I'm looking for is a high-quality wheat and rice variety that can yield three harvests a year, and it grows in damp places."

As soon as the words were spoken, everyone's face was uniformly filled with astonishment.

What the hell? !

Three harvests a year!!!

For generations, they relied on the weather for their livelihood, planting once a year and harvesting once a year. They had never heard of or imagined that the Baiyue people could have such a crop that could be harvested three times a year!

No, how come the locals don't know that?!

The crowd erupted in cheers and exclamations.

The leading female chieftain immediately stepped forward, her tone hesitant: "A damp place? Does Your Excellency intend to go to the coastal mudflats of Nan Yue and Luo Yue?"

Upon hearing this, Song also looked quite surprised.

I didn't expect that she would guess where I was going after I only said this much.

The next moment, she volunteered: "Sir, may I go with you? The route is along the coast with many miasma-ridden beaches and numerous forks in the road, making it easy for outsiders to get lost."

"With me accompanying you and guiding you, it will save you a lot of trouble and allow me to take care of you!"

At this moment, everyone had only one thought in their minds—

The master is not leaving! The master is going to find a rare breed of the Baiyue people!

...

Half an hour later.

Inside the government office hall, two young women sat facing each other.

"You may call me Ali, sir."

Song nodded slightly, a gentle smile appearing in her eyes: "Okay, Ali."

The simple two words completely eliminated the estrangement between the two.

Ali looked at Song Ye with a serious expression and explained why she was so familiar with the coastal terrain:

"You may not know, but I was born on the coast of southern Vietnam."

It's a story from the past.

Ali's mother was the previous chief of the tribe.

In her youth, she defied her family's objections and eloped with a man to the southern coast of Vietnam, where she was born and raised.

When she was five years old, her parents separated due to marital discord. Ali's mother took her away from Binhai and returned to her maternal grandmother's Bushan tribe.

As time went by, Ali grew up and, through his own abilities, rose to the position of clan leader.

After she finished speaking, Song said out of the blue, "You're really amazing."

The interpreter beside her smiled and translated her words verbatim.

After hearing this, Ali's cheeks flushed slightly, and she didn't know how to react for a moment.

She had never heard such direct praise before.

"My lord... I was just doing my duty."

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not just being polite, I genuinely think you're amazing."

Seeing her nervous and serious expression, Song reassured her, "And you don't need to worry too much. I'm not going out alone this time, so there won't be any danger."

Upon hearing this, Ali's eyes dimmed instantly, and she felt a little disappointed.

It turns out that the adults already had people protecting them, so they didn't need her to lead the way or help them at all.

She pursed her lips, looking a little dejected, thinking she definitely wouldn't be able to go.

The next second, Song added with a smile, "But, considering how capable you are and how familiar you are with that area..."

"Then... I'll reluctantly take you with me."

As soon as she finished speaking, the interpreter was also happy for her and quickly relayed the message.

After hearing the message, Ali's disappointment vanished, and her eyes sparkled!

After all, she was just an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl.

"but……"

Song then changed the subject, "I can take you there, but I have one condition."

Ali immediately stopped smiling and said seriously, "My lord, please tell me! I'll agree to any conditions!"

Looking at her obedient appearance, Song said calmly, "The journey to the coast is long and requires contact with officials and soldiers from various places. Relying on interpreters for the whole trip is too troublesome and will delay things."

"You'll stay here for a while, and I'll have someone teach you the Qin language."

"You don't need to learn it in too much depth, just enough for everyday conversation. You must learn it before you set off."

Ali paused for a moment, then immediately nodded vigorously: "I'll learn! I'll definitely learn well!"

The little girl's joy didn't diminish at all; in fact, it grew even stronger.

As long as she could go with the adults to find good breeds, she was willing to do anything, no matter how hard or tiring, let alone learn the Qin language!

Besides, Qin language is no challenge for her at all!