A Commandery of His Own

Divine Farmer Valley?

This was the second time Fang Weiyan had heard this name, Fang Weiyan expression instantly hardened.

I've heard that Divine Farmer Valley is full of countless spirit medicine, and now it seems that's true. At least Tao Lingluo didn't lie to me.

Judging from this situation, other people have also gone in.

The Emperor Kaide before me seemed like a terminally ill old man clinging to life by this one spirit medicine.

We'll have to find an opportunity later to see if we can find any of the spirit medicine in Divine Farmer Valley.

Fang Weiyan muttered to himself.

I had my eye on Divine Farmer Valley Divine Farmer Valley, but I also knew it wouldn't be easy to find.

Fang Weiyan looked at Emperor Kaide, and after eating a little bit of the root, his complexion instantly became much rosier.

It seems the medicine is working.

"With your talent, you were able to save the people of Linbei County from disaster. I feel that you are wasting your talents in Linbei County. I want you to serve the Jiang Kingdom. What do you think?"

Emperor Kaide's complexion had become much rosier, and he immediately asked Fang Weiyan a question.

It's a pity, but he felt that Fang Weiyan seemed suitable for any position in the court, yet unsuitable for any particular one.

After all, Fang Weiyan didn't have much experience, and he was unsure which position to appoint Fang Weiyan to.

Upon hearing this, Fang Weiyan wondered if the emperor was testing him.

After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Your Majesty, I previously only served as the magistrate of Linbei County, and I only have some experience in disaster relief. If Your Majesty trusts me, you may entrust me with the management of a prefecture outside of Linbei County. I am confident that I can bring prosperity to the people of that prefecture."

This is an attempt to demand the position of prefect.

According to Fang Weiyan's idea, if he took over the position of prefect, he would be just like a local tyrant.

Moreover, their power was much greater than that of a county magistrate.

Previously, starting with Linbei County, the attempt to strengthen the nation's power proved unsuccessful. Now, we can try our luck with a prefecture instead.

Starting with a single prefecture and gradually making changes might work.

In addition, it is possible to directly train armed forces. Linbei County has too few people, making it difficult for Fang Weiyan to train an army.

"A prefecture..."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kaide was slightly taken aback, and then his brows furrowed.

He hadn't expected Fang Weiyan to ask for a prefecture; he had thought Fang Weiyan would ask for a position like Minister of Ministry of Revenue.

Based on the topics he had just discussed with Fang Weiyan, and Fang Weiyan's ability to manage Linbei County, Fang Weiyan could actually choose the positions of Minister of Ministry of Revenue and Minister of Ministry of Works at will.

However, Fang Weiyan insisted on taking an entire prefecture.

With Fang Weiyan's abilities, taking a prefecture wouldn't be a problem for him. However, according to his plan, he wanted to keep Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan the court to cultivate him.

This would allow Fang Weiyan to cultivate his own power base, and also allow them to observe Fang Weiyan to see if he could inherit the throne, thus enabling them to betroth their daughter to him.

Only when Fang Weiyan has his own power in the court and can counterbalance other ministers will it be easier for Fang Weiyan to ascend the throne in the future.

Although this was just a plan and he still needed to give Fang Weiyan more consideration, Fang Weiyan's response caught him somewhat off guard.

After a moment's hesitation, Emperor Kaide asked, "With your talent, it wouldn't be unreasonable to give you a prefectural governorship. But now that you've come to Yanhuai City, don't you want to be a Yan official?"

The terms "Yan Guan" and "Jing Guan" on Earth have similar meanings.

"Your Majesty, I have some experience in governance, but currently, no county in the entire country is able to live a peaceful and prosperous life. If I can govern well, then by my methods, the people of other parts of the Jiang Kingdom can also live a prosperous life."

"Serving as an official in Yanhuai City is merely a matter of talking; I doubt that even the best policies can be effectively implemented in a county. However, if I were to be stationed in a prefecture, I could directly utilize my abilities, which would be beneficial to both the country and its people."

Fang Weiyan spoke very sincerely, but in reality, he just felt that Yanhuai City was too dangerous, and it would be better to have a territory to develop on his own in a stealthy manner.

Once the country develops and has an army, if the emperor is a good person, he might come to the aid of the enemy when they are in trouble.

But if the other party isn't up to par, having a prefecture would make it easier to go it alone.

Anyway, I just feel that Yanhuai City is too dangerous, and it's better to find a place to develop quietly.

Upon hearing Fang Weiyan's words, Emperor Kaide could not deny that he was indeed tempted.

Having a good plan is one thing, being able to implement it is another, and whether it works is yet another.

If Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan were to govern it well, then some capable officials could be transferred from Fang Weiyan trusted subordinates to govern other prefectures.

This would seem to completely change the Jiang Kingdom.

Moreover, this way, even if Fang Weiyan doesn't hold an official position in Yanhuai City, he will still have a sufficient foundation.

Emperor Kaide fell into deep thought.

Fang Weiyan stood quietly to the side without disturbing him.

"You may leave now, and allow me to consider this carefully."

Emperor Kaide thought for a moment, then waved his hand, indicating that Fang Weiyan could return.

Seeing this, Fang Weiyan got up and prepared to leave, led by a guard.

Just as Fang Weiyan reached the door, a clear voice called out to Fang Weiyan.

Fang Weiyan Fang Weiyan in his tracks upon hearing a clear, crisp voice. When he turned around, he saw a young woman in palace attire standing in front of him.

The woman didn't look very old, but she already possessed a certain air of elegance and nobility in her features, and her somewhat youthful face appeared quite mature.

Princess Yongning glanced at Fang Weiyan with her starry eyes, her face expressionless, but she had already begun to ponder in her heart.

If I'm not mistaken, this is the man her father wants her to marry.

She had heard her father mention it before, and after receiving the news today, she came specifically to see what kind of person could be so highly regarded by her father.

This initial scrutiny caused Yongning to feel a slight blush.

Because Fang Weiyan's eyes met hers directly without any attempt to avoid eye contact, and this was the first time she had ever looked into the eyes of a strange man, she couldn't help but feel a slight ripple in her starry eyes.

I've heard that a person who is well-read can be identified by their eyes. Judging from this person's eyes, even some great Confucian scholars might not be able to compare.

Yongning looked into Fang Weiyan's eyes and found them clear and bright, which pleased her slightly.

She had a pretty good impression of him at their first meeting, and she didn't mind that Fang Weiyan didn't avoid making eye contact with her.