The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 254

The deputy Governor, hearing the villagers talk more and more, felt a tremendous headache. Even though he agreed with the villagers in his heart, as a deputy Governor, he couldn’t let the Governor he had to look after face such opposition. So, he spoke up on behalf of the Governor.

"Everyone, please stop." With his long-standing position as deputy Governor, the villagers quieted down upon seeing him. Seeing the situation improve a little, the deputy Governor continued speaking.

"As you all have heard, there will be a new Governor. However, this incoming Governor Ping is a highly talented scholar. He is the eldest son of Noble Ping from the capital, and his elder sister is a concubine of the Second Prince. He has achieved outstanding scores in all his exams at the academy. Therefore, Red Earth City is sure to prosper even more in the future."

The deputy Governor, having learned a bit about the new Governor’s background, spoke to build confidence among the villagers of Red Earth City and to prevent them from opposing the new Governor too much.

Upon hearing this, the villagers exchanged glances. Some were skeptical, while others trusted in the abilities described by the deputy Governor. After all, the royal academy was known for gathering the best talents, wasn’t it? The villagers themselves wanted to send their children there, so how could they not believe it?

However, some had different thoughts. Didn’t they have a highly capable Governor before? And what was the result? Nothing improved. They were excellent at writing reports to the capital about the harsh conditions here, yet they didn’t have the knowledge to solve any of the problems.

"Hey, Deputy Governor, how can we be sure that this new Governor will have the knowledge to teach us?" One villager asked.

"Exactly. Governor Mu and his wife were genuinely talented. We received their guidance, which improved our lives significantly. We had food to eat, drinks to drink, and medicine to treat us. So why is the Governor being replaced so quickly? Aren’t there still many plans that Governor Mu had set in place?"

"Will the new Governor follow the plans left by Governor Mu? If he does, we wouldn’t be so worried."

"That’s right. Now we can stand on our own feet. Many people want to move to Red Earth City, so we have to screen them. It’s not like the past, and we don’t want it to be like the past again."

The more the villagers spoke, the more they felt disheartened. It seemed like the authorities didn’t see their worth. During the difficult times, no Governor wanted to come, but now that things have improved, a new Governor is quickly installed. It looks like they just want to come and take the benefits, doesn’t it?

Naturally, the villagers were unhappy, and the young Governor Ping was also displeased. Everything was being compared to the former Governor, Governor Mu, and he wasn’t being accepted. Did they think he could still do good things for Red Earth City under such circumstances?

"Will you all quiet down? Is there something you’re dissatisfied with? If you’re unhappy, go report it to His Majesty. I’m here under His Majesty’s orders. If you don’t accept the royal decree, then declare yourselves rebels," Governor Ping said angrily.

His face was red with rage, which was understandable for a young noble like him. He had a promising future, and his father had to use many connections and offer numerous benefits to princes and other nobles to secure this position for him.

Initially, he thought he would quickly make achievements in Red Earth City and then move on. Who would have thought he wouldn’t receive a warm welcome? He was a noble’s son, so why did these lowly villagers dare to criticize him?!

Governor Ping’s anger made the deputy Governor tremble. He knew the situation was getting out of control. On one side were villagers who were terrified; they had been in hell for too long. After being lifted to a better life, who would want to return to their former misery?

On the other side was the new Governor, carrying the royal decree. Moreover, he wasn’t just anybody; he was a noble with a concubine sister in the royal family. His anger could lead to severe punishments for dozens of people.

"What do you mean by speaking like this, Governor? We are not opposing the royal decree. We are merely asking if you have the capability to manage Red Earth City and prevent it from reverting to its old state."

"Previously, many officials came to manage this place, but the result was our suffering while those officials lived well until they died. How could we not be afraid?"

"You’re a noble’s son; you don’t know what it’s like to be starving. Can’t we ask for any assurance from you?"

The villagers retorted, feeling justified in their fears. However, Governor Ping felt slighted and refused to comply with their demands.

Complete Governor Mu’s unfinished work? How would he then make his own achievements!

Governor Mu’s tasks should be completed by Governor Mu. He had his own plans to develop the city, which he believed were obviously better since they were based on royal strategies. His first step was to enhance the city’s military strength.

In his view, as long as there was military strength, no bandits would dare to invade. Once the townspeople were safe, they could use their abilities to pursue other activities.

Additionally, there was no need for the villagers to stick to agriculture. They could trade effectively. Red Earth City didn’t need to produce everything itself because it was close to various tribes and neighboring cities in the Bai Region. By positioning the city as a central trading hub, wouldn’t it be better to have the villagers act as merchants? Why let others come and sell their goods here?

Policy-making for the city was crucial. Previously, Governor Mu had supported free trade. Anyone could come and sell anything or buy anything here, which was a good thing.

Red Earth City had positioned itself as a welcoming place for passersby, boasting its own renowned products and infrastructure to support this movement.

However, Governor Ping had a different perspective. He believed that the wealth generated in Red Earth City should benefit its residents directly. Other considerations were unnecessary; as long as there was profit, that was enough.

The previous obstacles in Red Earth City stemmed from the tribal communities’ reluctance to cooperate. But now that they had signed agreements to work with the Bai Region, there was nothing to fear anymore. The next step was to push for trade with Red Earth City as the intermediary.

This concept was akin to building a capital city. Just like the capital didn’t produce its goods, it provided security, so that the villagers felt safe. After that, it promoted flourishing trade.

However, it seemed that Governor Ping was too fixated on his ideas because the situation in the capital was entirely different.

The capital had many well-educated citizens who received comprehensive education. Additionally, many residents earned salaries from government jobs, so it wasn’t surprising that they wouldn’t choose agriculture to make a living, having plenty of money to spend.

But how could Red Earth City be like the capital? Governor Ping had heard people say that Red Earth City might become a second capital due to its position as a central hub for the Bai Region and the surrounding tribes. He believed that developing the city to equal the capital was the way to achieve remarkable progress and recognition.

He did not understand the situation that the residents of Red Earth City were familiar with, nor did he know the real problems. He had no idea why Red Earth City was becoming an important center for neighboring towns and tribes. His decisions were bound to be flawed.

"Stop. Stop talking right now!" The more Governor Ping thought, the more confident he became.

He raised his hand, ordering everyone to stop talking. For those who didn’t, he commanded the soldiers to arrest them right in front of the crowd. This caused the others to start feeling shocked and scared. Seeing the villagers’ panic, Governor Ping let out a laugh.

As the saying goes, if you can’t govern peacefully, then you must control by force. And it worked. Judging by the frightened villagers, they probably wouldn’t dare to speak up again.

"Alright, I understand that you’re worried about your future. But I want to tell you that there’s no need for concern."

"That’s because it’s my duty to ensure your well-being, and if I do well, I’ll get promoted. So, there’s no reason for me to fail," Governor Ping said straightforwardly for the first time, not caring about the reactions of others.

"However, Governor Mu never received an education from the academy. The things he taught you were limited by his own narrow knowledge."

"Even so, I bring the knowledge I have learned, ready to change your lives for the better. You won’t have to work hard or be just farmers earning meager incomes."

"As long as you have plenty of money, you won’t have to fear starvation, right? Therefore, I won’t promise to complete Governor Mu’s unfinished work because it’s unnecessary."

"Everything Governor Mu did only helped you superficially. What I will do from now on is the real deal. The opportunity for development is here, so why are you still clinging to the old ways? Trust me, follow my lead, and everything will be fine," Governor Ping raised his hand high, showing a confident expression.

Many villagers glanced at each other, knowing it was useless to speak further. Those who believed him did so, while those who didn’t continued to follow Governor Mu’s teachings.

Of course, this situation affected Yueqian’s sales of fertilizers and medicines significantly. However, in time, people would see what truly brought benefits and what would ultimately harm them. Such a situation wouldn’t last long because the results of these actions would soon become evident.

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