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

The homecoming banquet was in its second half.

The wine cups on the table were still warm, and several dishes had been cleared away, leaving only a few plates of dried fruit.

Song also picked up his wine cup and took a sip, but did not rush to speak.

Lu Zhi sat down next to her, turned her head to look at her second brother Lu Shizhi, and casually asked, "What have you been busy with lately, second brother? I haven't heard you mention it in a while."

Lu Shizhi put down his wine cup and said in a calm tone, "It's nothing. I just helped Father with some accounts. There's not much else."

Song then chimed in, as if suddenly remembering something: "Perfect timing, I do have something on my plate. You've probably heard about the banditry that happened on those roads outside the city a while ago. I'm thinking of setting up a few more patrol points to prevent any further mishaps."

As she spoke, she casually remarked, "We need someone to keep things under control."

"Which roads are you referring to, sir?"

Song put down his wine cup and roughly drew a line on the table: "The section south of the city outskirts has a narrow road, but the woods on both sides are dense, making it suitable for hiding people."

Upon hearing this, Lü Ze nodded: "It is indeed easy for accidents to happen there."

Lu Zhi sat to the side, seemingly unsurprised by the direction of the conversation, quietly waiting to see the nascent tacit understanding between the two.

"I've been looking at the county's income and expenditure over the past few years, and I feel there are some discrepancies. If you have time, you might as well come and visit the county government."

Lü Shizhi pressed further, "What do you mean, sir...?"

"If either of you brothers has the time, you might consider lending a hand at the county government..."

This is already a clear indication that an olive branch has been extended.

Lü Zhi chimed in at the opportune moment, "Second Brother, if you have time, it would be good to go and take a look. There are quite a few account books over there. Didn't you already finish sorting out Father's accounts?"

Lü Shizhi: "..."

Before he could even speak, Lu Gong, sitting in the main seat, eagerly chimed in, "Alright, you two are just idling around anyway, go help your brother-in-law."

In his view, this was a sincere attempt by his son-in-law to win him over.

And look! The moment she returned home, she immediately arranged job positions for her two brothers-in-law!

Oh my, my dear son-in-law really knows me well!

Lu Ze nodded: "Then I'll listen to Father."

Lu Gong looked at Song Ye with a smile: "Son-in-law, I'm entrusting these two lads to you. Use them as you see fit!"

"Willingly Jumping onto the Pirate Ship"

Song was in a good mood and looked at the two new employees of the future startup team with a friendly smile: "Then thank you both in advance."

"Brother-in-law, you're too kind. As long as you and Zhi'er live a good life, that's more important than anything else," Lü Ze said without hesitation.

The only two people present who were meticulous and cautious: ...Why do I feel like I've been tricked by my own father and sister?

After the banquet ended, Lord Lü personally escorted him to the gate, his smile, which had been hanging from the hall all the way to the steps, impossible to hide.

This homecoming banquet brought him even more joy than any New Year's reunion.

Standing outside the threshold, Lu Gongli watched Song Ye and his daughter leave side by side, repeatedly telling them to walk slowly on the road. Only after the two figures turned the corner of the alley did he turn back into the courtyard, his joy undiminished.

What I gained today far exceeded my expectations.

Lü Shizhi stood alone under the corridor and did not go inside with his father.

"Father, I have heard that Magistrate Song of Pei County has never appointed his relatives or friends to work in the county government since he took office several years ago."

He paused, then continued, "Why is it that an exception is made for our Lü family?"

Lu Gong waved his hand dismissively: "Times have changed, how can you generalize? Now that she has married your sister, we are family, and it is only natural to support one's own family."

After saying that, she sighed softly, "You're just overthinking things. Your brother-in-law wants to help you, but you're full of concerns."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Ze walked out of the courtyard and happened to hear the second half of the sentence. He raised his hand and patted his second brother's shoulder: "I see that my sister looks very healthy now. She must be living a very happy life."

In just one short sentence, he expressed his entire opinion.

As Lü Shizhi watched his elder brother leave, and then looked at his father's receding figure, he felt that the whole thing had gone too smoothly. It was as if the steps had been laid out in advance, just waiting for him and his elder brother to step down.

"..."

...

The next morning, Lü Ze and Lü Shizhi arrived at the county government.

Xiao He was already waiting at the door, as if he had received the news long ago. When he saw the two of them arrive, he didn't ask any questions, just nodded and led them inside.

He walked around explaining the layout and responsibilities of each area without any unnecessary small talk.

Lu Ze followed behind, listening attentively, occasionally nodding and asking a question.

Lu Shizhi walked slightly behind, his gaze sweeping over the courtyard walls, corridors, and the expressions and mannerisms of the officials coming and going, as if he were making an assessment.

Zhang Liang stood in the shadows of the side corridor, watching this scene from afar. His gaze lingered on Lü Ze and Lü Shizhi for a moment before finally settling on Song Ye's half-open study door.

He always felt that Song was different from other local officials—

Do not curry favor, do not form cliques, do not give anyone extra preferential treatment, and determine your position solely based on what you can do.

Now the other party has married the daughter of the Lü family, but the day after the bride returned to her parents' home, the two brothers-in-law entered the county government.

Zhang Liang couldn't quite describe his feelings, but he seemed somewhat disappointed.

It's like you always thought a certain road was straight, but as you walk along it, you find that it turns at some inconspicuous bend.

Thinking of this, the young man lowered his eyes, his emotions unreadable.

Over here, Lü Ze and Lü Shizhi had already changed into their county official robes and were standing under the corridor waiting for Xiao He to arrange specific matters.

Xiao He was looking down at the roster in his hand, as if confirming where to assign them next.

It was at this moment that the sky appeared.

The entire sky resembled a boundless giant scroll, unfolding layer by layer from both ends of the heavens and earth, covering the entire sky above Pei County.

Hello everyone, this is Sweetie telling history~

In the picture, a woman sits upright in the center of a desk, holding a soft rabbit doll in her arms. Behind her, bookshelves are stacked high, filled with thousands of history books.

Upon seeing this, Lü Shizhi's eyes lit up.

Will future generations take stock of the Song Dynasty's prime ministers?

No one knew that Lü Shizhi was a loyal fan of Song Xiang.

In his view, Song was just a woman, yet she had risen to the position of the head of all officials.

What is this? This is something he never dared to dream of.

Since the first appearance of the sky screen, Lü Shizhi has never missed an episode.

He kept every word in his heart, chewing it over and over again, as if he wanted to disassemble, knead, and piece together his idol's life, achievements, and thoughts, and find a path for himself to take within it.

He admired her, even idolized her.

On the other side, Ye and Lü Zhi heard the commotion and came out of the door.

Looking up, the sky had already unfolded.

Song's eyelids twitched.

"Xiao He".

"Yes!" Xiao He replied.

"Go and summon Cao Shen and Fan Kuai."

"?" Xiao He didn't understand, but he obeyed.

He immediately turned around and went to call for help.

Song stood still and glanced at the Lü brothers.

The two were looking up at the sky, their faces showing no sign of anything unusual.

Song also withdrew his gaze and subtly wiped away non-existent cold sweat.

This canopy really knows how to pick its time.

If Tianmu's identity is revealed later, the Lü brothers will probably lash out.

The situation might be difficult to manage then.

Let Cao Shen and the others come over; having more people will always be safer.

Yeah, just in case I get beaten up.