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Chapter 91 Current Situation

Fang Shujing didn't expect that such a small county could be greedy for so much money. No wonder the people in the county were all sallow and thin.

All the money went to the corrupt officials. Fang Shujing wanted to ask some more questions. The master kept talking to him and said: "Sir, you have worked hard too. It's not too late to take a good rest and learn more about the affairs of our county." ."

Seeing that the master refused to say any more, Fang Shujing had no choice but to give up.

Fang Shujing lived in an ordinary house that was idle in their county government office, and he moved in.

When the news spread, people in the county had different thoughts.

Several wealthy businessmen gathered together and said, "How about we send something to the county magistrate?"

The county's largest official has been replaced by a new one. They have made a lot of preparations behind the scenes and want to show off. But who would have thought that such a young county magistrate would be sent down from above. It was said that he had just passed the examination, and the tight thread in his heart suddenly relaxed.

The leader of the group, the merchant president, took a sip of wine and said, "You can't do things with your words."

"I really don't know what the higher-ups are thinking."

"Let's just pretend that this person doesn't exist and do whatever we need to do. "These people also gradually relaxed.

Fang Shujing has been in the county for two days and has not yet taken a job in the county government. He is supposedly the county magistrate. Logically speaking, there will definitely be subordinates coming to establish relationships. It will be much easier to do things if he is close to the boss!

Fang Shujing was a man of two generations, and his mind was much clearer than others. Seeing that no one came, he probably guessed that the people in the county still looked down on him, the young county magistrate.

It's good not to come, and people can relax a lot. Fang Shujing used to live alone in the village, but now he has a large family to take care of, so it's not convenient when things happen on weekdays. Ask Xu Quan and Liu Yechen to buy some servants to clean the room and cook meals on weekdays.

It was inconvenient for him to do this kind of thing. Although no one came to visit him, many people must have noticed him. His every move is easily monitored by others.

It would be more convenient for Xu Quan and Liu Yechen to go there. He would take care of the baby at home.

Sitting at the desk with my child in my arms, I wanted to write a letter to Mr. Hu from Shanlin Academy and his previous private school. He took office in such a hurry that he didn't even have time to visit them.

Just pick up the pen and start writing.

The little Hawthorn sat in his arms and was very well-behaved at first. His beautiful big eyes kept staring at Fang Shujing's pen. The little guy seemed very interested: "Ah." He wanted to play with the brush.

Little Hawthorn likes to put everything in his mouth and bite it recently. There are many things that they dare not let Little Hawthorn touch. The little guy's wish has not been fulfilled. Little Hawthorn snorted when he was unhappy and pouted, trying to get his father to look at him.

But Fang Shujing was writing something and had no time to care about his son. He ignored the little hawthorn, who was babbling and talking there. It seemed that he was protesting against his father for ignoring him. As the most favored baby in the family, when had he ever been treated coldly? He became angry and sat there unwell, twisting and turning.

Fang Shujing was afraid that his son would fall, so he hurriedly protected him with his hands.

Although Liu Yechen took care of his son, he would definitely have to worry about him if he came back after being bumped into.

Halfway through the letter, I couldn't continue writing.

Fang Shujing put down his pen, picked up his son with one hand and said, "What do you want?" His son blinked his big eyes and said, "Ah..." It seemed that Fang Shujing's attention was regained and he was happy again. , with a bit of excitement in his voice, and a big smile on his face.

Fang Shujing really had nothing to do with his coquettish son. He held the child closer. The little boy came over and kissed him hard. The child was too small and drooled all over his face.

Little Hawthorn leaned aside and laughed.

Fang Shujing still didn't remember the idea of ​​​​taking care of his son just now, so he quickly hugged and coaxed: "Good son."

Zaizai laughed so hard that he even tried to hit his head with his head.

Fang Shujing held the child and played for a while.

After about two cups of tea, he had already bought it, and Xu Quan asked him to go over and take a look.

Fang Shujing casually wiped his face with a handkerchief, stood up and handed his son to Xu Quan to look at.

These people are all young, the women are thirteen or fourteen years old, and the men are in their twenties. They all look ordinary, but the clothes they are wearing are too shabby, and they look better than the beggars on the street. Not much.

These people only knew that they were bought by someone before. On the way back, they found out that they were bought into the county magistrate's home. These people are all children from ordinary families. In their impression, the village chief is a very big official, and the county magistrate is The grandpa is much older than the villagers. He doesn't dare to raise his head right now and is trembling all over.

Fang Shujing said: "You will be people here after you come. Xu Quan will tell you your monthly salary and holidays. I only emphasize one thing. What happened at home is not allowed to be talked about outside. Anyone who violates taboos will be beaten. "

These people can't believe it at first. It's great to give people today the monthly salary and conditions. Later, when I heard Fang Shujing's warning, I didn't dare to have any other thoughts.

Fang Shujing is also considered to have the ability to know people. They picked well and all looked loyal and honest, while some even seemed timid, which made them easier to manage.

Here Xu Quan was promoted to steward. He had to teach these people the rules, and all management matters fell to him.

A total of eight people were bought, two of them were reserved for Liu Yechen. One of the boys from the Bai family was the cook, and he was assigned a kitchen helper. The remaining four are stout ones, reserved for starching, washing clothes, and doing odd jobs.

Only he and Liu Yechen could enter Old Man Liu's pharmacy. He didn't like too many people, so he didn't deserve anyone else.

Xu Quan already had some management skills, and after being trained in a wood furniture factory, he was very measured in what he said and did. These eight people must be accommodated and then perform their duties. They also have to teach them the rules and take their measurements before going back to the cloth shop to have their clothes cut. Very busy.

When he was finally free, Fang Shujing called him aside and asked, "How does it look outside here?" Although he didn't go out, Xu Quan and Liu Yechen could be his eyes.

Xu Quan frowned and said, "The road is bumpy." It's hard to imagine that this is a relatively wealthy county. Their previous county seat and the roads in the village were all flat. "There are a lot of people walking around."

Fang Shujing frowned heavily, which meant that there were many people selling their sons and daughters. Usually this happens only in troubled times or disasters, but this year the weather has been smooth and no natural disasters have been heard of, and Xu Quan doesn't know many things.

Fang Shujing said: "Go and call the servants here one by one. I have something to ask."

There was only him and a table in the study.

These people were so nervous that they didn't know what Fang Shujing asked them to do, and they stuttered when they spoke.

This was the first time I saw the county magistrate. He was young and handsome, even better looking than the young master in the play.

Fang Shujing asked very simple questions, such as what the family members usually do to make money, how their lives are going, and so on.

These are closely related to themselves. They were a little nervous at first, but as they talked, their nervousness disappeared. After that, Fang Shujing let them go back.

Fang Shujing rubbed his temples, thinking that he could go back after spending three years in the county smoothly. He didn't expect it to be so difficult.

I learned a lot from everyone's mouths just now. The taxes here are heavy, they mainly work on weaving and farming, and there is little land, and most of the fertile land is managed by the county. There are only some thin fields left to serve, but they won't be able to harvest much for a year. Now the money earned by a weaver is not enough to pay taxes, let alone those used for chewing. If they did not pay taxes, the men in the family would be captured to do corvee labor to pay off their debts, and they would be escorted to the mines to work as hard labor. The work is tiring and there is not enough food to eat. If someone is sick and no one cares about it, basically no one sent out will survive more than five years.

I had no choice but to come up with this trick of selling my son and daughter, so that I could get a bite of cornbread. Hoping to go to a kind-hearted family is my biggest wish.

Even though they are so poor, those rich people are extremely rich. Several merchants in the county spend no less than ten thousand taels of silver each year just to repair Buddhist temples. Even the masters and police officers in the county had to respect the merchants and let them do what they wanted.

Fang Shujing raised his eyebrows. This was more complicated than he thought. Here, this super merchant has even taken control of the county. What he is facing is an empty shell.

It is said that food is the most important thing for the people. There is not much arable land in the county, so most of the rations need to be bought in person. Nowadays, most of the food is sold at very high prices from grain dealers. Even buckwheat husks used for livestock chewing and grains soaked with sand are sold.

Because it is relatively cheap, quite a few people buy it.

The people of the entire county came to support these merchants, no wonder they became so fat. He will fight both rats and tigers.

Fang Shujing is planning in the room.

When the merchant heard that Fang Shujing had not come out of the house, he was relieved and invited friends to invite his colleagues to drink at home.

The president of the Chamber of Commerce said: "It's true that he is just a kid with a bad mouth, that's all. If he doesn't block my way in the future, I will let him go." He treated him as a puppet.

The people below were flattering and saying: "The whole county belongs to us, who dares to stand up to you even if they risk their lives?" As far as he knows, the merchant president has raised a lot of desperadoes, and all his previous opponents have given up. Silently annihilated. He is just a young county magistrate, so he is not afraid of him at all.

The president of the Chamber of Commerce was very arrogant. He smiled and said: "It depends on whether he knows the situation, but I think it will take him a year and a half to figure out the situation in the county at such a young age."

"You said it. That's right."

"Hahahahaha. Don't worry about that. Let's drink...drink."

Everyone was having a good time at the chamber of commerce president's house and didn't look down on the young county magistrate Fang Shujing at all.

They thought that Fang Shujing was a scholar who stayed close to home. However, in just two days, everything they did in the county was known to Fang Shujing.

The author has something to say: That's all for today's update... The author's hand was cut by a knife ~ I think it will be fine tomorrow.

Chapter 92 New official takes office

Fang Shujing went to the county government office. When he arrived, the others were still there, but everyone looked normal. Fang Shujing is not as respectful as the county magistrate at all, and Fang Shujing is not a person who cares about airs and pomp, but the attitude of everyone when he first came to the county is very telling.

The master was more enthusiastic and said, "If you have any problems with your stay, please come to me and I will solve it."

"Yes." Fang Shujing said, "If you have any previous cases, bring them to me and take a look. "

The master was slightly stunned and said: "Our county is quite peaceful and no one comes to report to the official. They are all from a long time ago and have been packed in the box. If you need them, I will ask someone to bring them to you." Having said this. For my own sake, I just told Fang Shujing that it was best not to come looking for him, it would be very troublesome.

But Fang Shujing seemed to not understand the underlying meaning of his words and said, "Then I'll bother you, Master." When

Master heard this, he had no choice but to arrange the matter.

I found it quickly, and the master did not lie. The scrolls he found were from several years ago, and they were all yellowed when they were taken out. There was a lot of dust on it, and it took a long time to shake it off in the yard of Shiye County Government Office before delivering it.

Fang Shujing opened it and looked through it carefully. The county magistrate had his own study room, and it was very comfortable to stay here.

In the evening I went home.

After all, the county has a new county magistrate, and many people are quietly paying attention.

Among them was the shopkeeper of Xiao Houye's property. He opened a cloth shop, and the plaque did not bear the mark of Xiao Houye's family. It is the property that the young Marquis hides in the dark. The shopkeeper's name is Zhang Huairen, and he is also a scholar. His grandfather followed the general, and he naturally worked for the young marquis.

Zhang Huairen did not deal with the president of the Chamber of Commerce and rarely interacted with them on weekdays. He was always marginalized by the Chamber of Commerce. But he is the largest cloth shop in the county. The county is originally engaged in the weaving business. Everyone knows that they make money, but no one knows how much money he makes.

Zhang Huairen's confidants came over and said: "The new county magistrate is a member of Xiaohou Ye. Should we go over and identify ourselves? I heard that no one from the Chamber of Commerce went to visit the county magistrate. They clearly didn't take him seriously." The county. The master is now isolated and helpless. If they can come to help, it will be a strong support. The friendship that provides help in times of need is better than the icing on the cake.

Zhang Huairen said: "Oh... let's take a look." This county is not big, but the cloth collected here is supplied to cloth factories all over the country. He is secretly handling this matter here. Although he does not have a high reputation, he is definitely considered a confidant among the shopkeepers of the young marquis.

He is different from other shopkeepers who are sent to the local area to do business. He has lived in the county since he was a child and has a deep affection for this place. This place used to be a prosperous place, but since the arrival of some corrupt officials, the people have become worse and worse day by day. In the end, they had no choice but to sell their sons and daughters.

He saw it in his eyes and felt pain in his heart.

But shouldering the heavy responsibility of cloth village, he had to keep a low profile, and he couldn't jump up and fight with these people, so not joining the chamber of commerce and not colluding with Shuo Shu's corrupt officials was his biggest bottom line. During festivals and festivals, we also arrange for the staff to donate money, but what I can do is only a drop in the bucket.

He secretly collected evidence and account books of corrupt officials and sent them to the young marquis. Finally, he moved to the corrupt officials. The young marquis said he would arrange for someone to come and take over the county.

He had been looking forward to this, but he didn't expect the person coming to be so young.

Those people in the Chamber of Commerce were so confident that they didn't take him seriously at all. How could a young scholar go through such a complicated situation? If others give him authority and coax him with power, he will most likely join in with them.

He was not optimistic about Fang Shujing. I don't want to risk exposing myself right now.

In the face of gold and silver, even old people may not be able to withstand the temptation, let alone young people.

His subordinates have followed Zhang Huairen for many years, so they know his temperament. At this moment, he stopped talking and quietly retreated.

...

Fang Shujing returned home in the evening, and first went to the study to write a letter to the principal and Mr. Hu from the private school. Secondly, he sent a letter to his friend Lin Yuchen, asking him to find a reliable grain merchant to settle here and store more grain... His friend Lin Yuchen, although he is not good at studying, he is also very reliable and proper in his work. .

The first two letters were ordinary letters asking people to send them to the inn and squeeze them out. The letter to Lin Yuchen was urgent and had to be sent as quickly as possible. He is now the county magistrate, so he has someone to handle this matter for him.

Yes, he wants to open a grain store. The reason why this business president is so rampant is not because they have a monopoly on grain stores in the entire county. The pricing power is in their hands and they can increase prices unscrupulously.

Opening a food store is an important part of breaking the situation.

It has been three days since the letter was sent out. During these three days, Fang Shujing went to the county government office every day as usual to read the county government records, and occasionally chatted with a few people. The county government office is indeed what the master said. What is going on here? None.

After staying for a while, someone from the inn came to Fang Shujing with a letter and said, "Sir, I have your urgent letter." When he saw that it was indeed the handwriting of his friend Lin Yuchen, he quickly opened it and saw Lin Yuchen's handwriting on it. Shen has arranged everything. The food escort was already on the way. I heard that Fang Shujing asked them to come quietly. Since they wanted to keep it secret, they had to do it at night. He has already written a plan and needs Fang Shu to coordinate the inside and outside.

Fang Shujing felt very happy after reading it, faster than he imagined.

Just leave this matter to him. After reading the letter, he burned it immediately. He opened the window to disperse the smell of burning paper and then called the master in. The person who asked for the sergeant to guard the city at night wanted to go over and have a look.

The master didn't think much about it at all. Fang Shujing showed that he was very curious about everything since he arrived.

The master knew that this was Fang Shujing's first time as an official, so it was normal to be curious. So the city defenders were called over. They praised each other one by one~

Although the people who defended the city didn't know what they were doing, they were very happy to be praised by the county magistrate.

Just after these people left, they heard the loud beating of drums, which was so penetrating that Fang Shujing could hear it in the house. Immediately he said: "Master, is there someone playing drums to complain?"

The master's expression changed and said: "I'll go out and have a look." A few days ago, he told the county magistrate that he was in charge here, but he didn't expect that he would play drums now. It seemed like he was making up lies.

Fang Shujing said: "I'll go here with you."

After saying that, the two of them went to the front hall of the county government office, and the government officials around them also stood in two rows.

Someone also took out the lead plates.

The person who came was an old man in ragged clothes, with a face full of sorrow. When he saw Fang Shujing, he burst into tears: "Sir... I was wronged..."

Many people gathered outside, and they all heard that the new county magistrate was young. , I want to come and see the county magistrate decide the case.

The number of people gradually increased.

"So young."

"Oh my god..."

"This old man really can't think about it. How

can he still survive after being hit by a board?" He watched as the yamen servant brought a bench and a two-finger-thick board and pressed the old man on the board. Execution.

Fang Shujing frowned and said, "Wait a minute, what are you doing?"

The master was afraid that he said the wrong thing, so he said, "Sir, this is the rule in our county. Everyone who comes to report to the official must first be beaten twenty times." These people don't know anything. If there were no such restrictions, they would sue the officials for any trivial matter."

Fang Shujing saw that the old man was so skinny that he probably wouldn't be able to survive if he was punished. Said: "Whoever set the rules has been abolished."

Master's face turned red!

If you have to come here to complain against such harsh conditions, you must feel so deeply grievances. He was fighting to the death to save his life...

The old man was taken down, and then he kowtowed to Fang Shujing a few times and said: "County Master, you have to make the decision for me. I am suing the Jiao Family Grain Store." The shopkeeper Jiao Wen. He wanted to forcefully marry my daughter-in-law, and even injured my son to force her to marry him. If she refused, he would poison our family. I really have no choice." After that, the old man said. Howling and crying.

Seizing his wife and daughter is a mortal hatred.

After hearing this, the master secretly whispered in Fang Shujing's ear: "Jiao Wen is the merchant's president." He is the godson of the merchant's president. The Chamber of Commerce dominates the county town with only one hand. Jiao Wen is also a figure in the county, so he can do this.

Fang Shujing said to the Yamen servant: "Summon Jiao Wen." He slapped the gavel hard.

The master was anxious. When he said this just now, he wanted to calm him down. This person was not something they could afford to offend. It was obviously impossible to offend the head of the Chamber of Commerce for an old man who was about to be buried. It was better to pick it up high and put it down gently, and let the old man fall.

But who would have thought that Fang Shujing would ask someone to arrest him. The Jiao family is the most protective of its shortcomings. Doesn't this clear up the ant's nest?

When everyone at the yamen gate heard that Jiao Wen was going to be dealt with, they immediately rushed to tell each other, and people gathered in the county yamen to join in the fun.

But the master was in a hurry.

At this moment, Jiao Cheng, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, was drinking and bragging with his colleagues, when suddenly the door was opened and several government officials forced their way in. Jiao Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "What are you doing here?"

These two government officials were also stunned. No one wanted to offend the Jiao family, so the policeman sent them out. At this moment, he said in a loud voice: "The county magistrate has spoken. , I want to ask Jiao Wen to come over and ask questions."

Jiao Wen was sitting at the table drinking. He was so drunk that he suddenly became angry when he heard it: "Young man, you dare to summon you, Grandpa Jiao. "I, take me to show him how powerful he is." As soon as he left, he was trapped by two government officials with a rope and pulled out.

When had Jiao Wen been treated like this before? His skin, which had been tender and tender for many years, was pricked, and he screamed in pain.

"Who dares?" Jiao Cheng said.

The stupid green yamen official didn't care about that, he dragged Jiao Wen away and treated Jiao Cheng like nothing.

Jiao Chenggang also drank a lot of wine, and he was fuming with anger.

The surrounding merchants asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

"Is it possible that the new county magistrate is showing off his power?"

"What did Jiao Wen do?"

Jiao Cheng's face darkened every time he said a word, and the banquet was not happy. Afterwards, it was the housekeeper who came out to chase away the people: "There must be a misunderstanding here, our master can just talk to the county magistrate!" Then these merchants were driven away.

Jiao Cheng, the president of the Chamber of Commerce, angrily threw a valuable ashtray and said, "This is unreasonable."

Chapter 93 Innuendo

Jiao Wen is used to being arrogant, and he really thinks he is very powerful.

There were too many roosters, dogs and robbers in the county. Although the people did not dare to offend him, they hated him in their hearts. In the past, the county magistrate openly shielded him, but now the newly appointed county magistrate wants to take care of this matter and everyone applauds him.

The plaintiff's neighbors all came forward to testify, and the evidence was conclusive. I don't know if Jiao Wen was confused after drinking a few mouthfuls of yellow soup or what happened. When asked, he agreed happily. He even refused to kneel down when meeting the county magistrate, and his attitude was very unreasonable.

His attitude was also due to his master Jiao Cheng, who did not look at Fang Shujing from the bottom of his heart, and his attitude towards Fang Shujing was also a bit contemptuous.

Jiao Wen spoke so arrogantly and arrogantly that even the common people looked down upon him.

Fang Shujing followed the public opinion and said: "Hit thirty big boards and put me in jail."

When Jiao Wen heard this, he jumped up on the spot: "Why do you beat me? If you dare to touch me today, you will definitely not be able to eat. " Walk around."

Fang Shujing half-squinted his eyes and said with a dangerous look, "Are you threatening me?"

The officials around him suddenly pulled him and started beating him.

At first, Jiao Wen was still stubborn, but soon he was crying for his father and mother. How could his body, which was so depleted by alcohol and sex, be able to carry thirty boards?

Words of begging for mercy kept coming.

Fang Shujing said: "It's so noisy."

The clever yamen servant found a rag somewhere in the yamen and stuffed it into his mouth, and continued to beat him.

The plaintiffs and ordinary people who were watching all cheered. On weekdays, I have suffered many sins from the Jiao Family Food Store. In order to make money, he mixed sand into the rice and even made rice bran to sell. Seeing that Jiao Wen was beaten to a bloody pulp, he felt angry.

People originally thought that Fang Shujing, with his tender face, would be disorganized in handling things. Looking at it now, he is actually a hundred times stronger than the previous county magistrate. The more he looks at Fang Shujing, the more pleasing he is to his eyes.

"Master Qingtian."

"Removing harm for the people."

"This is a first-class good official." Everyone was talking about it.

Fang Shujing said to his master, "I asked him to put his fingerprints on the confession he just made, and wait for his resignation before he withdraws."

"Mighty..." the yamen servants shouted in unison beside him. It's a bit neater than before, and the look in Fang Shujing's eyes is not as contemptuous as before.

The news that the new county magistrate had severely beaten Jiao Wen quickly spread throughout the county.

Jiao Cheng was furious.

He is the president of the Chamber of Commerce, and many merchants look up to them. How can he still have prestige in this county after being slapped in the face at this time? You must know that the annual chamber of commerce fee adds up to 20,000 taels of silver. There are not many honest people in business, and all of them are very cunning. Once his status is not as good as before, no one will support him like this again.

Jiao Cheng immediately told the housekeeper: "Take my invitation card, let's go to the county government office." He gritted his teeth when he said this.

If Fang Shujing wanted to tear the person alive in front of him.

The housekeeper quickly got ready, and Jiao Cheng set off in a sedan chair.

After sending the invitation, I waited outside.

When the master heard about this, he immediately informed Fang Shujing, reminding him that Jiao Cheng had a deep foundation in the city and it was best to be wary of him.

Fang Shujing just said: "I know." After that, he asked the master to grind it.

At this extremely urgent moment, he didn't know where the interest came from, and he actually started practicing calligraphy. When it comes to writing, the most important thing is to be calm and focused, and not to be impatient in the slightest. The master was extremely anxious, but Fang Shujing was not anxious at all, and he wrote in a decent manner.

This writing takes an hour.

The master beside him was so exhausted that he reminded him several times, but Fang Shujing said there was no rush. Finally, Fang Shujing got a satisfactory letter, then put down his pen and said, "Come with me to the front hall to see Jiao Cheng!"

When leaving, the master wiped the sweat from his forehead.

After arriving at the front hall, I finally saw Jiao Cheng. He was about forty or fifty years old and had a long beard. When he saw Fang Shujing, his face turned pale. He was really angry. His status actually allowed him to be outside. The first wait is an hour. It can be seen that he really doesn't take him to heart.

At this moment, Jiao Cheng was so angry that he suppressed the fire. Fang Shujing said, "Sir, I don't know what mistake my godson has made. Are you going to kill him?"

Fang Shujing said, "He seizes the daughter of a common man in public. He hurt people and made rude remarks in the hall."

Jiao Cheng knew everything about Jiao Wengui but didn't take it seriously. He said, "It was the woman who seduced him first. How can I blame him alone? How could Jiao Wen find her without even taking a step out of the door?"

Fang Shujing almost laughed at his logic and said, "Everyone can walk on this road. "Why, only he, Jiao Wen, can go out, and no one else is worthy of it." Then he said: "The business president is so powerful. Every word I come to here today is full of criticism, and I still need you to teach me how to do things." "He said coldly. Fang Shujing is obviously very young, but his words are inexplicably a bit calm and self-confident.

Jiao Cheng also had a strange feeling in his heart, as if he was not facing a scholar who had just become an official, but a decisive and decisive official in the officialdom. Jiao Cheng calmed down and felt that he had thought too much, so he took a look Fang Shujing said: "Sir, if you do this, be careful not to save your life." He said with confidence. He had a group of desperadoes in his family, and these people together were stronger than the county government officials. If he was really pushed into a hurry, the worst possible outcome would be a dead end.

Fang Shujing said, "Have you ever heard of a sentence?" Seeing that he spoke in the same tone as usual.

But Jiao Cheng inexplicably decided that he was cowardly. An ordinary man would be furious if he was threatened like this. If he was so calm, there must be something wrong here.

As long as Fang Shujing reacts, it will be fine . He also secretly laughed at some people who just toasted instead of eating and drank fine wine, saying, "What are

you talking about?"

He said: "Farewell." After saying that, he hurriedly left.

The master didn't dare to wear it when he was standing next to him. It turns out that when masters compete with each other, every move will lead to bloodshed. It seems that the county magistrate has the upper hand.

After Jiao Cheng left, he hurriedly said: "Sir, I have something else to do, so I will leave first."

Fang Shujing waved his hand.

The master admires him very much. If nothing else, just his magnanimity is unmatched by ordinary people.

As soon as the master came out, the county police chief and the government servants came up and surrounded the master and said, "What did the county magistrate say to the president?" These two are little minions like them who can't afford to offend them in the future. To do this, I still need some advice from my master.

The master told everyone everything about what happened just now.

I heard everyone gasping one after another.

The county magistrate is indeed a hot-tempered young man in his twenties, with the aura of a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers.

"What can we do?" The former county magistrate and Jiao Cheng were as good as sworn brothers, and they had to respect him. Now that the situation is like water and fire, it's hard for them to be good people when they are caught in the middle.

I heard a hot-tempered little boss say: "I don't care about you, anyway, I want to stand with the county magistrate. What a good thing the county magistrate said. The people will not fight with the officials. Besides, although we are small people, we still eat the officials." " Father, Jiao Wen is nothing. He used to treat me as if he were his grandson. I can't stand it."

"Yes, my father said that the things the Jiao family did were unconscionable."

"Me too." "Everyone is a nobody. He didn't dare to jump out and go against the Jiao family. He turned a blind eye to many things, but these government officials were all men in their twenties, and the county magistrate was not the only one who was bloody.

The master was very surprised. He thought the brothers in the county would be unhappy, but unexpectedly it aroused everyone's enthusiasm. Unconsciously, I sided with the county magistrate. Everyone said so, but he didn't express his position. He often drinks with the Jiao family on weekdays, and everyone looks at him.

The head catcher said harshly: "Okay, you little brats, you think you are a hero and you want me to be a bear. Don't forget, I am your leader. I am standing with the county magistrate, and you think of me as a bear." Who is it?"

As soon as he spoke, everyone started laughing again.

"Otherwise, the boss is still the boss."

"I know you won't let us down."

"In the past, this county was dominated by the Jiao family. Now that we have the leadership of the county magistrate, it's time for us to change our lives." ."

"Fuck, that makes me excited."

These government servants have been working together for more than ten years and are already familiar with each other. They started laughing and joking after saying a few serious words.

The master saw it in his eyes and was convinced in his heart. Fang Shujing had only been in the county for a long time and was able to win over the hearts of these people. Are all young people today so awesome?

...

Fang Shujing took care of Jiao Wen. It made everyone sit up and take notice.

Zhang Huairen's confidant reported the matter to Zhang Huairen: "Boss, the county magistrate has done such a beautiful job. He has courage and justice. The young marquis did not misjudge the person. Should we go and identify ourselves?" He was still thinking about it. It's about providing help in times of need.

Zhang Huairen gently knocked on the table with his hand, thought for a moment and said: "Let's see what he has been doing recently."

A confidant said: "I heard that the county magistrate called all the theater troupes to the Yamen. Could it be that he is a theater fan."

"It's possible." Zhang Huairen said, not paying much attention to these trivial things.

But what he said was wrong. Fang Shujing was not a theater fan. He just called people over to film a new play. He was a celebrity who wrote scripts, so writing plays was no problem.

This theater troupe is also very good, and the show started in a few days.

It tells the story of a businessman who was conceited and ended up miserable. The insinuation was so clear that no one in the county was angry with the Chamber of Commerce. This drama suddenly became a sensation among the people!

Jiao Cheng didn't dare to leave the house these days. He was so angry before he even heard the show.

Chapter 94 Food

Dealing with Jiao Wen, the people in the entire county felt like they were celebrating the New Year.

In the past, people like Jiao Wen had their nostrils turned upward, and they did too much, and the people dared not speak out in anger, for fear of being resented.

Now I never get tired of watching the drama about the vicious businessman's final downfall, and I cheer crazily every time I watch it.

"I have a relative who works as a maid in the Jiao family. I heard that the Jiao family has been angry recently. The old man in Jiao Cheng even broke his favorite jade ring finger."

"You deserve it."

"Jiao Cheng did that . Once the villain gets angry, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to our county magistrate."

As soon as the news came out, everyone frowned: "That's not okay." The Jiao family has been domineering in the county town for so many years, and the people are not satisfied with it. Everyone is angry! After a long time, good officials came to ask for orders for the people, but they just want to hold back and do evil. Isn't this bullying?

"We can't let them bully the county magistrate."

"If the county magistrate falls, how can we live a good life?" When

the county officials heard this, they couldn't help but sigh that the county magistrate was so powerful in dealing with the Jiao family. His minions successfully won the hearts of the people.

In fact, they also admire Fang Shujing from the bottom of their hearts. He is so knowledgeable at a young age, and has courage and strategy. After he came, the brothers also wanted to change their way of life!

The housekeeper in Jiaocheng is very busy right now. When he woke up in the morning in the past few days, he saw a lot of rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs left at the door of his grain store. I wonder who the unruly person did it?

These changes only occurred after the county magistrate came. If this happened before, how could the people dare? It's not like the county magistrate gave them the courage. Good guy, now the opera singers dare to sing operas to satirize them. He hated it so much that he just asked the grain shop to close for a few days and suddenly became honest. He just wanted to let everyone know that everyone must buy rations from him. If he refused to be honest, he would be asking for death.

These unruly people are easy to deal with, but the only one who is difficult to deal with is the county magistrate. Now everyone knows that Jiao Cheng is a petty person and will take revenge on Fang Shujing. Once this happens, it will be difficult for them!

They were forced by public opinion, but they couldn't take action immediately. They had to endure it even though they had cards in their hands, which really caused internal injuries.

The next day, the people discovered that Jiao's grain store was closed.

As expected, everyone was a little panicked. In the county, everyone makes a living by weaving and needs to buy all the food rations. Although there is some food at home, it cannot last for many days.

"Why don't we look around and see if there are any other grain stores open?"

"With the Jiao family being such a scourge, how can there be other grain stores in the county?" What he was doing was a monopoly business.

But after a while, I discovered that a grain shop had quietly opened in a row of shops very close to the county government office.

There are two bags of whole grains placed at the entrance of the store. There were two clerks soliciting customers at the door: "Auntie, will you come in to buy grain?"

Where have you seen such a pleasant grain seller? Before, I went to Jiao's grain store to buy grain, and I obviously gave them money, but there Guys just keep their eyes above their head. If I buy less, I will roll my eyes to the sky.

Now looking at the enthusiastic work, I felt flattered, so I followed him in a daze. There were also two waiters in the store. They have a lot of food here. But there are only two kinds, one is whole grains and the other is miscellaneous grains. Big bags of grains are all displayed, which is very shocking to see!

And it looked like this year's good grain. When I came in, I could already smell the grain.

It smells so good...

"How much?" asked the aunt, for fear that she could not afford it.

"Auntie, there are two prices here. Coarse grains cost five cents per catty. Coarse grains cost four cents per catty." The waiter asked.

"So cheap?" The lady who asked the price couldn't believe it. Their rice bran was still selling for four cents per pound at Jiao's Grain Shop. Coarse grains can even be sold for seven to eight cents a pound.

The price was half cheaper. I couldn't help but pull it with my hands. It was full of grain from top to bottom, with not a single grain of sand in it.

"I want fifty kilograms of whole grains." I'm really afraid that after passing this village, there won't be this store.

The waiter said: "Auntie, each person can only buy five kilograms at most!"

The aunt said: "Why? We have a lot of people in our family, and five kilograms of food is not enough for us for a long time. You still have some here, sell me some more." She was beside Xiaozhi and moved him with emotion and reason.

The clerk said: "It's really not possible. We have limited stock and there are others." Then he looked back and mysteriously pulled the aunt to an uninhabited corner and said: "Auntie, this is the only one in our store. The rule is, if you want to buy more, just invite a few more people to buy five pounds each, and that's it. If you take advantage of this loophole, don't say it's me who taught you, or we'll get scolded when we go back."

The aunt hummed and said, "I know, then weigh it for me first." The grains can be used for cooking, and it is said that there is a little bit of fine grains in them. Whole grains can be used to paste pancakes and steam steamed wotou.

Although the price difference was only a penny, no one was willing to buy miscellaneous grains and all chose whole grains.

Soon there was a long queue at the door. People nearby came to line up early after hearing the news, and those at the back were very nervous. For fear of being sold out, five kilograms of grain costs twenty cash. For people who have been exploited by the Jiao family all year round, this price is simply a bargain!

The aunt bought it early, and when she returned home, she saw her grandson crying again, with a red slap mark on his face.

"You're so good, why are you beating your children?" Several of her daughters have been married off, and they are currently living with their second and third sons. The third son has not yet married. The second son was just such a child. Although his family was poor, everyone loved him.

The daughter-in-law said: "This little ancestor just refuses to eat the food he cooked for him." There is sand in the grain, so she will sift it before cooking. But it is inevitable that there are some omissions. This little kid is four years old this year. He lost his baby teeth a few days ago and chipped them while eating. Since then, he has refused to eat properly!

There are so many adults in the family who don't have enough to eat, so they stick to him whenever they have something to eat or drink. But he refused to eat, and she was so angry that she slapped him.

When the child's father heard this, he came out and said harshly: "Beat him lightly."

The aunt held the little grandson in her arms, and the little boy shed tears, looking very pitiful. The aunt said: "I bought food. Steamed steamed buns for my grandson to eat!"

She was not willing to make more, and made three steamed buns in total.

When steaming the steamed buns, the unique grain aroma came out. I haven't smelled this smell in a long time. The little grandson didn't even care about crying. He opened his eyes and gathered around the stove, saying, "Grandma, when will it be ready?"

Even the little son came out when he smelled the smell and said, "Smells good!" Such a pure fragrance of food. Haven't smelled it for a long time.

Neighbors nearby knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Hey, what day is it today to eat so well?" Everyone was not living a good life, and the food at his house was so delicious that they wanted to come over and take a look.

The neighbors here are all old neighbors of 20 to 30 years, and they are very familiar with each other on weekdays. A few people work together to do such a boring job as weaving, and they can still continue to work while talking and laughing. There are people here to join in the fun. Other people around came too.

The aunt said: "Go quickly, the grain store in the south of the city is open. One person can buy five kilograms. When I came back, there was already a long queue. It cost four cents a kilogram. I saw that there was no sand mixed in at all."

" Is this made from this grain?"

"Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, half of the people in the yard were gone and went back to grab grain.

The pot was quickly opened, and the steamed buns were not fermented and were hard. I cut it into half and gave it to my grandson, and my younger son also shared half of it.

The second brother and his wife got one, and the second brother and his wife got one.

Although there is a mouthful of coarse grains in the mouth, it is unusually sweet and has the taste of pure grains. It is so fragrant that I broke it into a small piece. You can chew this dry or play with it!

"Grandma, this is delicious." The little grandson had long forgotten about being slapped by his mother for not eating. Now I am happy to eat again.

Even their old man wanted to show off his energy and stopped eating, but when he smelled the tempting smell of the little spray, he couldn't hold it back and started eating next to it. Each person can only share half of this steaming steamed bun. Fortunately, children have small appetites and can be full after eating a little, but for adults, this little thing is just enough to cushion them.

This is the cheapest grain in the grain store, but everyone can taste happiness after eating it.

"It would be great if I could eat this food every day."

"Mom, you are still smart!"

The aunt said: "Stop flattering me. Tomorrow our whole family will line up and stock up more. Such good food is not enough." I know how many times I can eat it." Then he said: "I think my grandson really likes this, so we can just make it for him in the future. We can't let the child suffer.

" When the daughter-in-law heard this, she turned back and wiped away tears and said, "Mom, I still have a silver hairpin there. I will melt it down tomorrow and exchange it for food."

The aunt also knew that this was the only thing left by the daughter-in-law: " You should keep it and weave more cloth. Although our family is not rich, we are not dependent on you as a woman.

"It would be great if we could have this food every day."

"You just want good things."

After saying this, the whole family laughed together.

When we bought the food that day, many people actually cooked it and cried on the spot...

It had been a long time since we had eaten this most common food.

In Fang Shujing's county government office, the grain merchant spoke here with Lin Yuchen's letter: "Sir, boss Xiao Lin told me. I have been collecting grain in several counties, and I can guarantee the quality, and it is absolutely perfect." No price increase."

Fang Shujing read Lin Yuchen's letter. He was a friend from his uncle's side. He was known as a very loyal person in every village. It would be most appropriate to let him come.

Fang Shujing nodded and said, "There's just not enough food. You can transport some more." The people in the county wanted to stock up on food that had never been of such high quality and low price. The amount mentioned in his letter was probably far away. It cannot meet the needs of the county.

The grain dealer said: "I have asked someone to bring grain here. The province next door is a major grain-producing province. Although it will be more expensive to transport it, it will be deducted from my profit and the price will not increase." He did not expect this before coming here. He was not prepared for such a shortage of food. Fortunately, he had been in this business for more than ten years. There were many channels and ways. As long as he was willing to spend the freight, he could get any amount of food.

The grain merchant Fang Shujing also admired Fang Shujing and said, "Your Majesty, you are really clever. You didn't ask me to transport other goods this time. People here only buy coarse grains." The kind of miscellaneous grains that are greedy for fine grains. No one would buy it if it cost only a penny.

There are many types and origins of food. If it were more plentiful, there wouldn't be twenty or thirty types. But everyone doesn't recognize it, so just buy the cheapest one!

Only after he arrived did he realize that the grain merchants here were so outrageous. As an honest businessman, he was furious when he heard this. Although the grain merchants here are a bit overwhelming, he is not afraid. Anyway, Fang Shujing is protecting him. If there's chaos lately, stay away from the house. Even if they get too much, they'll do it secretly. They can't just break in and grab things directly.

Fang Shujing said: "That's good. I've told the yamen servant to take good care of you. If anything happens, report it to the official immediately."

The grain merchant nodded and said, "I know the severity!" His shop is not far from the yamen gate. Far away, which gave him a great sense of security.

The two said a few words, and the grain merchant went out. It was already dark outside. There are still many people queuing up. And looking at the end of the endless queue, it seems that there are more people.

The grain merchant said: "Thank you fellow villagers for your support. Our store will no longer sell it. Come back early tomorrow."

The people at the back were anxious. Some people living in the far edge of the county knew the news late. If they didn't buy something, How good is this? We have to weave during the day, so we don't have much time to go out and line up.

He said: "We are from the countryside. It is not easy to come here. Can you do it?"

The grain merchant said: "If you come here early tomorrow, I guarantee that you can buy it." It has been a long day of work today. , if we don't stop going down, I'm afraid we won't be able to close the shop all night.

Many of those at the back of the queue have already bought one crop and are now waiting to buy the second crop. There were also some newcomers who had told the grain merchant so, so they had to make repeated verbal agreements with him and then dispersed.

The grain merchant returned to the shop and took stock. He actually sold five thousand kilograms of grain. Each person can only buy five kilograms, and sales have not yet been released. Otherwise, they would have to evacuate the entire food store. Fortunately, there was a wave of purchase restrictions, which bought time for him to pick up the food behind him.

The grain merchant hurriedly went to write a letter to someone else. This time we need to transport a lot of food, even tens of thousands of kilograms can be eaten.

The grain dealer said: "You guys are doing some work right now. Anyway, a bag weighs five kilograms. Let's weigh it out in advance. After everyone pays, we can leave. It also saves everyone the hard work of queuing. The weigher will give it to Gao Gao. Give me more." One or two and a half is nothing. "You must not miss it." He is a smart man. This opportunity comes only once in a lifetime. If he establishes himself in the county, he will not have to worry about making money in the future. What is most needed at this time is quality and reputation, and you can't fool people.

"Yes." The waiters agreed in unison, and even after closing the store, they began to pack the food.

Chapter 95 As expected

Fang Shujing returned home and changed out of his clothes to feel comfortable. He sat at his desk and continued to think. Now that the president of the Chamber of Commerce covered the sky with his hands, Fang Shujing had made up his mind to fight with him. The entire county has been turned into a mess by him, and he has also extended his dark hands into the county government. This is something that is absolutely intolerable. If he wants to punish profiteers, he has to think about whether there are any omissions in the plan.

While I was thinking, I suddenly heard a crisp milky sound.

Fang Shujing quickly came back from his thoughts and realized that it was little Hawthorn, being held by Liu Yechen. The little guy hadn't seen his father all day, but now he had a big smile on his face and leaned forward for a hug. .

Fang Shujing immediately reached out and held the little Zaizai in his arms.

When he raised his head, the sharpness and sharpness in his eyebrows disappeared, leaving only gentleness.

Liu Yechen said: "I held him in my arms to sort out the medicinal materials during the day, and the little hawthorn didn't make any noise."

Fang Shujing lowered his head and glanced at his son, and gently tapped his son's plump face with his finger. The little guy knew This is his father playing with him, and he is laughing even more heartily.

Liu Yechen was a little surprised when he saw it. Little Hawthorn must be so good at coquettishness. He hadn't seen Fang Shujing for a day, but now he was close to her and smiling, which made Fang Shujing very coaxed!

Fang Shujing hugged his son and kissed him. His little hawthorn Aijing had a fragrant smell all over his body.

After being kissed by his father, little Hawthorn didn't want to be outdone. He took the initiative to kiss his father without any disadvantage.

The two of them had a great time playing.

Liu Yechen looked here for a while and then went out. After a while, he brought up the ginseng chicken soup he made: "It has been stewed for four hours. You can try it."

Fang Shujing opened it and saw that the chicken soup was yellow and bright, and there was still water floating in it. Decorated with red wolfberry. After blowing lightly, the chicken soup was very delicious: "It tastes good."

Fang Shujing liked the chicken soup cooked by Liu Yechen.

The little hawthorn in his arms looked at him. Every time he saw his father eating soup, he would watch eagerly.

A small cup of chicken soup was finished in a few mouthfuls. Fang Shujing said: "Thank you for your hard work."

"What's the matter? If you like it, I will often do it for you." The county magistrate has too many things to deal with. He can't help with other things, but he can help. Look after his body.

Fang Shujing looked at Liu Yechen and felt that his daughter-in-law was getting more and more beautiful. After a few glances, he heard the little hawthorn in his arms scream in dissatisfaction. The little kid was so greedy, and his father didn't pay attention to him, so he was unhappy.

Fang Shujing came back to his senses after he called her like that, and Liu Yechen also put the things away with a blushing face.

Fang Shujing lowered his head and pinched little Hawthorn's face: "Little jealousy."

Little Hawthorn's face was soft and soft, and he didn't get angry even when he was pinched. His small body looked very lovable.

Fang Shujing said to little Haw, "How about sleeping with daddy today."

"Ah." I don't know if the little kid understood it, but the voice was very cheerful anyway.

Fang Shujing said: "Then let's make a deal." It turns out that when I became a father, I didn't know how my children would like it.

...

A grain store opened in the county, selling high-quality grain at half the price of the Jiao family grain store. The Jiao family knew about it as soon as the news came out.

Jiao Cheng was very angry and said to the housekeeper: "The county magistrate is deliberately trying to quarrel with me." First, he arrested Jiao Wen and sentenced him to ten years, imprisoned him in prison, and ordered no one to visit him.

Jiao Wen is just a small person, and the most he can do is respond to him, but the food store has a fundamental problem. If they run a grain store, who would buy from them?

Moreover, there has always been only one grain store in the county. Now, doing this is clearly telling everyone that the county magistrate is targeting their family, which makes him angry just thinking about it.

The housekeeper said, "What should we do?"

Jiao Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Since they are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust." Then he and the housekeeper murmured in a low voice. In the house at night, if you don't get close, you can't hear what he is saying. You can only hear the sound of the candle heart popping.

Early the next morning, the sky was slightly bright, and only the breakfast shop was open on the street. The entire county should have been enveloped in sleep, but there was a long queue outside the newly opened grain shop. They were all prepared after getting the news yesterday. Came to buy food.

You definitely can't miss it at such a cheap price. Everyone who bought it here already had a meal yesterday. It's been a long time since I've tasted such fragrant food. Food is a big deal no matter where you are. It's rare to see it so cheap. I'm afraid I won't be able to buy it so I came here early. Many people thought they had arrived early enough, only to find that there were still so many people there.

"When did you come?"

"You came before dawn. I was still thinking that I could be the first. Then I found that there were almost more than 200 people in line. Many people came in the first half of the night."

"Oh... I'm careless. My neighbor bought grain and made a meal. The whole yard was filled with the smell of grain. I was so greedy that I couldn't sleep well. If I had known, I would have queued up earlier."

"That's right!"

"I'm so hungry..."

"Hey, look, isn't that Liu Laosan? He's the brother-in-law of Jiao Wen's family, so he's here to buy food." Everyone in the county knows each other.

"Jiao Wen has been arrested, but his brother-in-law is still okay. There is only one blind old woman in his family, but I heard that although Jiao Wen is not a good thing, Liu Laosan is okay, and occasionally does some good things, not that The heinous master.

"Huh, it's useless to say that. It would be a good thing to be a relative with Jiao Wen."

Everyone said it loudly, including Liu Laosan in front. Hear it but ignore it. Yesterday, I heard his mother say that she wanted to eat new food. When I heard about this, I quickly went out to buy some.

After a while, I felt the team move, and everyone rushed forward. Watching the sun come up. The food store is finally open. They hurriedly followed, and the guys were dumbfounded when they saw the long queue at the door. I don't know if staying up late yesterday to pack the three hundred bags would be enough.

"Young man, here are five kilograms of whole grains."

"I want five kilograms too." "

And mine."

"Don't crowd, don't crowd."

The boy quickly maintained order and loudly said: "We have enough food here, everyone is here." You can buy it. If you want to buy grain, come and pay for it!"

The grain is packed in a bag of exactly five kilograms in advance, and there is a steel scale in front of it. He weighed it in front of everyone, handed it to him, and called the next person.

This is very fast.

The person who bought it in front quickly opened it, took a look at it, and fiddled with it with his hands, and he suddenly became happy. He didn't pass it off as a shoddy product.

Settled one portion at a time. Everyone originally thought it would take them all morning. Unexpectedly, more than a hundred copies were sold in just one cup of tea. If we continue like this, we won't have to delay going back to work and eating after shopping.

After buying the food, I quickly sent it home. The one who was impatient took out half a handful and put it in his mouth to chew. It was pure grain...

Liu Laosan also bought it quickly. He thought about going back to make a pot of dough, and walked a little more briskly, but he didn't go far. He was severely beaten with a stick and then dragged into an alley.

The sun was shining, and they were selling so fast that the small money box could barely fit in it, but there was always a long queue. Many of them had just finished buying and were queuing up again. After the 300 pieces of food were sold out, the speed slowed down. Come down.

I heard a few rough thugs coming over there, saying: "Grain seller, come out..."

"My brother ate your grain and is now poisoned."

"If you don't come out and explain clearly, I will kill you ." "

There were people standing nearby waiting to buy food. When I heard them making noise, I immediately became concerned.

"Hey, Liu Laosan was still here buying grain this morning. Why is he foaming at the mouth now?"

The clerk at the grain shop also heard this and quickly asked someone smart to report it to the official. After a while, the grain merchant also came out. When he walked out, he saw these gangster-like people carrying a man who was foaming at the mouth and throwing him to the ground. The grain bag was not tied up and the grain was scattered all over the floor. .

The grain merchant said: "Our food is grown by ordinary people, and there is no problem. Why do you say that my food is poisonous?"

The gangster spit on the ground, and then said: "It's useless to say anything else, my brother It's because of your food that you have this problem. If you don't tell the truth, I'll knock out your teeth!" He shook his fist.

The grain merchant said: "This is a frame-up, I want to sue the official."

The gangster was obviously prepared and said: "I'm not afraid of you suing the official. If my brother has something wrong today, you can pay for my brother's life. "

Although the common people don't know whether this is true or not, they dare not buy this food.

After a while, the people from the yamen came out and looked at these gangsters with a strange look. He said: "Take them all back."

The grain merchant said: "Wait a minute, let this little brother see a doctor first, otherwise if he dies, he will be framed on my head." As soon as he thought about it, he knew that it was the Chamber of Commerce here. , but I didn't expect them to use such a cheap method.

The policeman said: "That's right, let's go get a doctor." He gave the order and someone helped them get a doctor.

The gangsters who were making trouble were standing there, with a trace of ridicule flashing in their eyes. Yes, he was invited by Jiao Cheng. Although the strategy is simple, it works. Those doctors have been threatened a long time ago. Who dares to take this job now?

Once the food imported involves human lives, no matter how cheap the food is, ordinary people will not dare to buy it.

After a while, someone came back sweating profusely: "Boss, there is no doctor."

The doctors who usually sit in the hall are now gone.

The policeman said: "Go and notify the county magistrate."

The man ran away again. After a while, an old doctor came with him, carrying a medicine box.

The gangster frowned, didn't he say it was foolproof? Why would an old doctor come here?

This old doctor is none other than Old Man Liu. While he was taking medicine, Fang Shujing's people came looking for him. They were dragged over before he understood what was going on.

The gangster was very unhappy and glared at Old Man Liu. So what if there was a doctor? Liu Laosan was already poisonous to the bone... Thinking of this, he felt at ease again.

Chapter 96 Miracle Doctor

The injured man was foaming at the mouth, and the color of his lips had completely turned purple. Old Man Liu gently checked his pulse and said: "He was fed poison."

The grain merchant next to him immediately handed over his hands to the villagers. He said: "Everyone, I am a food seller, and the price is cheaper than others. Naturally, some people will be jealous, but there is no need to do such a thing that harms people's lives. If you have any ideas, you can come to me."

The people around me shouted. Just listen and you will understand.

"It's the Jiao family's fault again."

"Why didn't God strike them to death with a big thunder?"

"Doctor, can he still be saved?"

Old Man Liu followed the previous method of giving a large amount of medicine to induce vomiting, but now It was too late, so I immediately opened the medicine box. The small medicine box looked small and contained the universe inside. After opening it, I found that it was divided into several layers. There is a whole row of gold needles on the top floor, with various styles. There are some bottles and cans in the middle. Open one of the bottles and pour out the pills inside. There are five pills in total. Give them to him one by one. After drinking it, acupuncture and bloodletting were performed.

If he was really poisoned, all the blood he drained was black. Old Man Liu thought the bloodletting was slow, so he opened the third layer of the box directly. There was a bamboo jar inside, and he directly pulled out the needle hole of the acupuncture bloodletting just now. Can.

After a while, the blood spurted out, and a jar was filled with dirty blood.

Old Man Liu was busy for a while, and someone in the crowd said: "Look, his lips seem to have changed color."

"It can be saved."

"Great."

The troublemaking gangsters around him felt a little nervous. What if Liu Laosan is saved and the whole thing is revealed? He immediately raised his foot and kicked Old Man Liu, who was still treating patients and rescuing people. A strong man like him could exert hundreds of kilograms of force with one kick. If this happened to Old Man Liu, his body would be choked.

As soon as he took off, he was stopped by someone who came out halfway. The opponent's kick directly cracked the bones in the gangster's chest.

"Ouch..." A sharp pain instantly brought tears to his eyes, and he said, "Why did you kick me?"

The person who came was Fang Shujing. When he arrived, he happened to see someone about to attack Liu. The old man was unruly and immediately became angry. Although he looked very bookish, he had taken spiritual spring water to strengthen his body. If he was provoked, three or five men would not be able to get into him.

Fang Shujing was accompanied by a group of government officials who were all stunned. They wanted to protect the county magistrate before, but they didn't expect that the county magistrate could beat them now. They really kept it hidden.

Fang Shujing frowned and said, "What are you going to do?"

Although these hooligans usually dominate the common people, they are small people after all. When they saw real officials, they were so nervous that they could not speak.

The gangster hesitated.

But the grain merchant said: "The county magistrate wants to make the decision for me." These people are really bullying people. For food like grain, the most important thing is to eat it safely. In the end, they poisoned a person and said that he was eating it. It was caused by their stuff. If this matter didn't come out in front of everyone, no one would dare to buy from them in the future.

Before Fang Shujing could speak, those around him said: "Liu Laosan has woken up." They all sounded happy.

People around him saw that Liu Laosan's lips were purple and he was foaming at the mouth, so they thought he couldn't survive it. As a result, after watching Old Man Liu busy here, his face gradually returned to normal color, and he gradually woke up.

As soon as Liu Laosan woke up, he felt pain all over his body. When he opened his eyes, he saw many people surrounding him. He couldn't relax!

But the previous memories came back bit by bit, and the people around him talked about how he escaped from death. When I woke up completely, I was already covered in cold sweat!

Fang Shujing was wearing the clothes of a county magistrate. Even people who didn't know him knew his identity.

Liu Laosan's body had not fully recovered yet and he was a little reluctant to move. He rolled around and knelt down to kowtow to Fang Shujing, saying, "Master, save me... they want to harm me!"

"Who are they?" Fang Shujing asked.

Just when Liu Laosan was about to speak, the gangster who had just been kicked by Fang Shujing, who had his sternum broken, endured the pain and said, "You have to be careful what you say." There was a threat in his words.

Liu Laosan hesitated for a moment.

Fang Shujing said: "Speak boldly, and I will make the decision for you."

Although Liu Laosan is Jiao Wen's brother-in-law, he doesn't have much contact with the Jiao family other than this relationship. According to his words , he didn't get much from the good things, but the bad things frequently happened to him. Now these people wanted to poison him. If a doctor hadn't saved him, he would have died. There is also a blind mother in the family. Even if he dies, his mother will not be able to survive. When he thinks of this, he can't suppress his overwhelming anger.

These people didn't want him to live, so why should he hide it from them? He said to the county magistrate in his heart: "

Sir, I bought food here today, but when I was walking, I was suddenly kidnapped aside, and then he came to me. Put poison in your mouth."

Fang Shujing said coldly: "Do you still remember who these people are who harmed you?"

Liu Laosan struggled to get up, and then pointed at the gangsters around him who were making trouble. "It's them."

Those gangsters thought that Liu Laosan would definitely die, but who would have thought that the old doctor who appeared from nowhere actually cured him and exposed the bad things they had done to the public. These people usually live in groups of five or six, but now they were a little panicked and said: "You...you should stop slandering people over there."

How could Fang Shujing allow them to make such a noise, and said to the government servants around him? : "Push them all back, be sure to torture them, and spit out the people behind them." There was a deep murderous intent in his words.

"Yes." The surrounding police chiefs and several government officials took the people back. In full view of the public, they had no place to escape even if they wanted to.

Old Man Liu checked his pulse again and said: "The poisonous blood has been released, but there is still some residue in the body. You, a young man, do not need to take additional medicine. Just drink more water and urinate more on weekdays." It's over..."

Liu Laosan plopped down on his knees and kowtowed to him a few times: "Thank you, old miracle doctor, for saving me."

When the people around him heard this, they quickly started to praise him.

"A miraculous doctor."

"Oh, your medical skills are so good."

"How come I haven't heard of you before." Everyone looked at Old Man Liu with great respect. Who doesn't get sick these days? . It would be lucky if there was such a skilled doctor around.

Old Man Liu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly when he was praised. It's obviously very useful, but you still have to pretend to be calm and calm.

Holding the medicine box, Fang Shujing said, "You can pay the consultation fee at your office." Forget it, the five antidote pills cost him a lot of hard work, and the medicinal materials used to knead the pills are free of charge. Doctors are benevolent when saving people, but they still have to pay the money that should be given after the rescue.

Fang Shujing said: "Of course."

Liu Laosan was embarrassed. It was actually the county government's expense to treat him. If he hadn't experienced it personally, he would not have believed it.

Old Man Liu heard this and walked away quickly carrying his medicine box. He had eaten more salt than others had eaten rice. As a doctor, he only had to save people and not get involved in other people's grudges.

As soon as Old Man Liu left, Fang Shujing said to the grain merchant: "The county government knows about this matter. Those people will give you an explanation after the investigation is completed."

The grain merchant said: "Thank you, sir."

The people around him also said: "My lord is such a good official..."

Fang Shujing returned to the county government office with a group of subordinates.

The grain merchant was disturbed by this incident and said: "Sorry, if something like this happened today, we will have a day off and open again tomorrow." The clerk was busy late at night yesterday and is busy all morning today, and he was so distracted again. Very tired too.

"Then I'll buy again tomorrow."

"Don't listen to those people, we will definitely stand on your side."

The grain merchant thanked everyone and closed the store.

The people around him couldn't help but curse: "The Jiao family is really bullying others." It was clearly the Jiao family who did this. The common people have a steelyard in their hearts. What they did was really too much, and I couldn't help but hate them so much. I had been bullied by them for so many years, and it was hard to find a good grain merchant, but they just used this trick to disgust everyone. I had a lot of accumulated anger and wanted to devour them alive. It was so bullying.

When Jiao Cheng heard the news that day, although he was as anxious as boiling oil, he remained calm on the surface. He was riding a carriage from home to the tavern to talk to his colleagues who were returning home. As soon as he got off the carriage, a rotten egg flew out of nowhere and hit him on the head. He heard a loud bang and a fishy smell. Vomited.

Jiao Cheng was immediately furious: "Who is it?"

Looking around, the people around him seemed to have not seen him. I really can't find anyone. In the past, beating rotten eggs and smashing leaves was considered a heinous act. People wanted to ask the people who beat them when they were beheading them, why they beat them! The fire in his heart suddenly became unbearable. We had already arrived at the entrance of the tavern, so we went back in to change clothes. Although I changed my clothes, the smell on my body could not be dispelled without taking a shower, so I had to send the butler to the tavern to tell everyone that I was not going there today. .

I don't know if it's because the rotten eggs are too powerful or something, but after rubbing it with soap several times, I still have that nauseating smell.

When the butler came back after confessing to the merchants in the tavern, he heard the boy secretly telling him: "The master is getting angry at home. He smashed the tea bowl, teapot and favorite front-facing porcelain bottle all over the floor."

The butler heard this . , said: "Hurry up and clean up..." He also sighed in his heart, the master used to be a famous smiling tiger, but since the change of the county magistrate, his temper has become more and more uncontrollable. It was because they underestimated the county magistrate before.

Chapter 97 A family of three

When Liu Yechen saw his master coming back, he quickly walked over and asked, "How's it going?"

Old Liu said, "Your master must have been cured by the medicine." He boasted, "This is not the most dangerous thing I have ever encountered. That young man is in good health and can recover with a little care. He doesn't even need to take medicine."

As Old Man Liu was talking, he realized that Liu Yechen was not listening intently, but was looking towards the door.

Old Man Liu deeply felt that he had been ignored, and said quietly: "I am the county magistrate, and I have a lot of things to take care of. How can I have time to come back with me."

"Oh." Liu Yechen was reluctant to leave. He withdrew his gaze and looked at the master: "What did you just say?"

Old Man Liu took a sip of tea and said: "I didn't say anything, it's just that your man owes me a lot of medicine, and I don't have any antidote pills."

"I'll pinch it for you."

Old Man Liu said, "You know how to treat your own men. They are spending money from the public and don't need your help."

Liu Yechen was reprimanded by his master and did not dare to speak anymore. He was ready to go and take care of the man. Find the materials needed to make Jiedu Pills.

One afternoon, the child was handed over to a servant. He was boiling the ingredients here and the smell of medicine filled his body. After finally preparing the medicine, he had to wait for it to cool before kneading it into pills. He knew that his little hawthorn liked clean and simple medicine. After taking a shower and changing clothes, the door opened. The person who looked up suddenly had his eyes brightened up and the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "Why did you come back so early?"

The person who came back was Fang Shujing.

Fang Shujing saw that he was still wiping his hair. His daughter-in-law was smelling good and her throat was a little tight. She said, "Everything is done. I'm thankful to Master today." He later found out that the bastard Jiao Cheng had been with Jiao Cheng before. Doctors throughout the county warned. If Old Man Liu hadn't come out to break the situation, Liu Laosan would have been dead, and all the other hard work he was responsible for would have been wasted.

Liu Yechen said: "Master said that he used a lot of pills." He is still going through it today. The medicinal materials in the pills are very expensive, and his master has some of them in his private collection, but it is very troublesome to brew them. You have to wait by the side all the time. If you make a mistake, the pot of medicine will be useless. He had to do it several times, and he struggled for a long time, and his forearms were sore.

Fang Shujing said: "I will give the banknote to the master later. Since I am helping the county government, how can I let the master catch up with me?"

As he spoke, he walked closer, and the fragrance of medicine and fragrance on his little wife's body The combination of light soapy scent is very charming.

Fang Shujing said: "Aren't you bored staying at home these days? I will take you out to play."

Liu Yechen's mind moved when he heard what he said, and a look of yearning flashed in his eyes but he said: "But Master is sleeping "What if little Hawthorn comes to find me?" After all, he is also a father, so he cannot ignore his children.

Seeing that he obviously wanted to go, Fang Shujing said, "We'll be back soon." After saying that, he directly held his hand.

Before Liu Yechen could say no, the two of them went out from the small door. Liu Yechen had always been obedient since he was a child. Suddenly, he was a little nervous: "Will others discover it?"

Fang Shujing said: "No."

The two held hands and walked around.

The county has not become particularly beautiful yet, Fang Shujing said: "In a few days, we will make the county better."

Liu Yechen nodded heavily: "Yes."

They wandered around for a while, Liu Yechen It was like he was taking a break from the busy work, so he really didn't want to go home, but he was still afraid of being discovered, so he said after being out for an hour: "Let's go back."

There was nothing interesting in this small county, so Fang Shujing took him back. Home. Seeing no one around, she kissed him.

Liu Yechen lowered his head and his face felt slightly warm. They had been married for so long, but she still felt like a deer bumping into each other when she saw him. She secretly shook his hand back and could clearly feel the warmth coming from her palm.

When the two returned home, they saw Old Man Liu coming out. They took one look and understood everything without saying anything. However, Liu Yechen was embarrassed and quickly let go of his hand.

Lowering his head and returning to the house, Fang Shujing thought that his daughter-in-law was too shy. They were already married, so holding hands was nothing!

Liu Yechen wants to go into the house to see the little hawthorn. The little hawthorn now has a special person to play with him. Their servants are all young, they have all taken care of younger siblings at home, and they are very good at taking care of children. I could hear the rattling sound of the little hawthorn in the distance.

Liu Yechen had just entered.

When the little hawthorn saw him, he was stunned for a moment, and then seemed to be brewing emotions. The little guy's eyes were filled with tears immediately, and he looked very pitiful.

Then she pursed her lips and started to cry, which made Liu Yechen feel very distressed. He didn't take care of the little hawthorn all afternoon.

Fang Shujing came in from the back, and heard little Hawthorn crying from a distance. As soon as he entered, he found Liu Yechen very nervous and holding the child there to comfort him.

Fang Shujing glanced at the little hawthorn, which was hiding in Liu Yechen's arms. Fang Shujing lowered his head and saw, "Oh my god, he's howling there!"

Then he reached out and picked up the child in his arms, lowered his head and said to little Hawthorn: "Don't bully Liu'er, daddy, and don't pretend to cry."

Little Hawthorn seemed to be a little afraid of Fang Shujing, and said bluffingly, and then showed a sweet smile . The sweet smile seemed to be different from the person who was crying hoarsely just now.

Liu Yechen really didn't expect that this kid was just pretending, so he looked over in surprise.

Little Hawthorn was still young, so he didn't show any guilty conscience about acting, and he returned to his lively and cute appearance after a while. He was still teasing Liu Yechen by babbling, and pouting his little mouth for a kiss from time to time.

Fang Shujing discovered that their son was smart, and he had discovered this several times. Such a little guy has a lot of thoughts.

After a while, the house was filled with the sound of little hawthorns.

Liu Yechen had nothing to do with his son, squeezing his little hand, his eyes full of tenderness.

The servants around were surprised when they saw the county grandpa. They didn't expect that the county grandpa liked children so much. Most men would not hold their children in order to maintain their father's authority. They had been here for a while, and looking back on this period of time, they couldn't believe it. Here I have enough to eat, warm clothes, and monthly money. Butler Xu Quan and the county magistrate are also very kind people. In the past, everyone here was still on tenterhooks. But gradually things got better. When the sturdy young man they bought went out, he came back and said that the people in the county were praising the county grandpa. When he came back, everyone seemed to be tired of hearing it. Let him talk again and again.

Now seeing the county magistrate coaxing the young master, they smiled and exited and closed the door, leaving space for their family of three.

Chapter 98 Fighting (1)

Fang Shujing sat in front of the study and frowned. He was admitted through the imperial examination. Without the imperial examination, he would still be the son of a farmer. The imperial examination is the only way to change the poor class, but there was no private school in the county.

There are many illiterate people throughout the county. I asked the master and other people at the yamen gate to find out that when the corrupt official was there, he implemented a policy of obscuring the people and was not allowed to open private schools. The reason is that such people are the best to control. Once a person is ignorant, he can spend his whole life weaving in the county. It happens that the price of cloth and food are mostly under the control of the chamber of commerce. The lives of ordinary people are not as good as one day, and many people cannot survive. They can only sell their sons and daughters.

Fang Shujing felt cold all over just hearing people talk about it. It is not enough for these corrupt officials and profiteers to collude to squeeze the dregs out of the common people. They even want the children and grandchildren of the common people to work for them forever.

Although they clearly believe that reading is useless, those merchants pay a high price to hire teachers to come to their own family schools and play tricks on people in front of them and behind their backs, while applauding them.

Fang Shujing called all the servants at home.

These people were dressed in rags when they came here, but within a month of coming here, they gained a lot of weight and became well-dressed and beautiful.

With them at home, there are hot meals in the kitchen every day, and there are also people to help take care of the little haws. The yard at home is also clean every day.

They are all children from poor families. They are very grateful to have a life like this. There is not even a fallen leaf on the ground in front of their eyes. Not only the courtyard, but also the entrance of the courtyard is clean!

Fang Shujing said: "You have been here for a while. I see all the hard work you put in. You also have parents and family. I'll give you a holiday and go back to see them. We'll come back in two days." They said. Some people are not in the county seat, but in a village not far from the county seat!

Fang Shujing said: "It's not good to go home empty-handed. The housekeeper has prepared a bag of fifty kilograms of coarse grains for each of you. He has arranged for a carriage to wait at the door and will send each of you back home on the day. I'll bring them back to you."

The eyes of these eight people were filled with surprise. They thought they would never be free after being sold as slaves and would never see their parents again. Several girls secretly cried several times.

They were old enough to get married in the countryside at the age of thirteen or fourteen. If they hadn't been unable to survive, they wouldn't have been sold. Life in the county was easier, but life in the countryside was even more difficult. At first, they felt guilty about eating well, and they didn't know if they had anything to eat at home.

Now the Fang family has allowed them to go back and prepare food, but they are too considerate. The county magistrate still has face. The people in the county buy food in five pounds and five pounds, and they have to wait in long queues. They don't have time to go there because they are working on weekdays, but everything has been prepared here!

"That's great."

"If I had known better, I wouldn't have eaten the sugar cookie this morning and took it back to my sister."

"I still have two pairs of clothes that I haven't worn yet, so I can take them back. They must be happy."

" The monthly payment we just received yesterday has not been touched at all." Several people were chattering quietly, with a bit of excitement in their words.

They are living a good life now. They don't have to spend money on food and clothing here. The butler Xu Quan often asks the kitchen to prepare some delicious food, so everyone can benefit from it. Life in the countryside is much harder than here. Much more.

Chuni, the girl who took care of the little hawthorn, was the most attentive and said, "Master, are there still people here?" There are many brothers and sisters in their family, and if they can be brought out, they will have a good life.

The rest of the people were talking about what to bring back when they suddenly heard Chunni's words and immediately looked at Fang Shujing.

Who doesn't have any brothers and sisters? If you can really bring them over, you can take care of them with them!

Fang Shujing said: "Yes, but everyone must be literate." The system in this county is too weird and needs to be demolished and rebuilt. This is the time to employ a large number of people.

Chuni and others did not dare to speak when they heard Fang Shujing's words. There were too few people who could read and digitize. Even the village chief could only barely recognize some of them. Her younger brothers and sisters were just as illiterate as she was.

Fang Shujing said: "In a few days, the county will set up a private school for illiterate people. It will teach everyone how to read for free and provide one meal a day. You can come and learn."

After hearing this, everyone became excited again, except for the county magistrate. Where can Mr. Qingtian find such a good official? It doesn't cost anyone to teach you. Although learning is hard and hard at the beginning, you will be blessed later if you can work for the county magistrate!

This time, before Chunni could wait, the others said: "Only boys?"

"All kinds of people are wanted, but after studying for a while, they have to take a test, and those who fail will not be allowed to continue studying..." This is not a good place to be.

These people's eyes were full of light, and they couldn't wait to go home and tell their families about it, hoping to get a head start.

They immediately went back to clean up. They just put the clothes they can't bear to wear on weekdays, the copper coins they save, and some people even put the pickles into small jars and take them away. The pickles are all pickled by the housekeeper himself, and they taste crisp and refreshing. This is their first time working here, and they are reluctant to eat anything on weekdays.

After a while, Xu Quan called everyone to gather together. He said: "I went to bake some milk puff pastry just now. Each of you can take two back." This thing is made of serious fine grains and contains flowing milk. Crispy stuffing, you can't buy anything that delicious outside.

"Thank you, steward." Each of them was very excited.

Xu Quan said: "The carriage is already waiting outside."

They wanted to kowtow to Xu Quan, but Xu Quan stopped him. His young master was not a stickler for trivial matters, and he didn't like everyone kneeling and bowing! The young master doesn't even need it. How can he, a servant, be more powerful than the young master?

Everyone packed up their things and went back to sit on the carriage. They were all in disbelief. They sold themselves into slavery when their family was really desperate, and they never thought they could go back.

It's like a dream.

Where can I find such a good home?

Chuni's home was the farthest away, and she was the last one to see her off in the carriage. By the time it was time to see her off, it was already afternoon.

As soon as he arrived in the village, he was stopped.

"You...who are you looking for?" It was an old voice.

Chuni immediately opened the curtain inside and said, "Village Chief, it's me."

The village chief was stunned for a long time when he saw him, and said, "Chunni?" He didn't dare to recognize her. In just over a month, she seemed to have been completely transformed. , the appearance is much more refined. He was wearing serious cotton and linen clothes, like... city dwellers.

Their village was poor, and many men who had no money to pay taxes were dragged to work in the stone quarries, and most of them died there. It is said to be a village, but in fact there are only about 30 households. Chunni's father is lame, so he survived, but his family has a heavy burden. There are three daughters and two sons at home, and the family is hungry every day. The situation of the surrounding families is slightly better than his, but they are all precarious.

There is really no other way. Chuni sold herself for food rations.

These people are looking for young girls of thirteen or fourteen years old, saying that they are girls from wealthy families. But those are all death contracts. Once sold, life or death is a matter of the master's word.

When Chunni was sold, her mother cried uncontrollably, but there was nothing she could do about it. Who made the family poor?

The village chief didn't expect Chuni to come back. The village chief was very happy and immediately shouted: "Chunni, Chunni is back." Although he was old, he was full of energy.

With this shout, many people came out.

Everyone in the village is not very rich and their clothes are shabby, but when they heard this, they all came to join in the fun, especially Chunni's parents. When they came out, they couldn't react when they saw her. Her younger brothers and sisters were all They were all pale and skinny from hunger. When they saw her, they rushed over to her and said, "Sister."

The whole family hugged each other and cried.

Seeing Chunni getting off the carriage, everyone in the village was a little curious. They heard that the wealthy businessmen in the village liked to treat maids as aunts. Could it be that she had climbed up a high branch?

Seeing people around her, Chunni had just cried. She suppressed her sadness and said to her mother, "Mom, let's go home."

Her mother wiped her tears and said, "Yes, let's go home."

The carriage followed them all the way, and Chunni brought all the small things that she was reluctant to give up on food and clothing in the county. The most eye-catching thing is the bag of noodles.

When the people around saw that Chunni had been sold and then came back, they were very curious and even stopped knitting to watch the fun. When they saw the huge bag of fifty kilograms of grain, their eyes suddenly opened! "Wow, food!"

"How many kilograms of this!"

"Is what Yan Xing said true?"

The carriage left soon!

Although Chuni had only been out for more than a month when she returned home, it felt like a year. When she saw the dilapidated small house, it was dark inside. There are only two houses in the house. The father and mother live in one house with their son. The other house used to be the house of Chuni and her two younger sisters.

Chuni's parents were so surprised to see Chuni back that they didn't know what to say.

It was already afternoon. Chuni opened the lid of the pot. There was no food in the big pot at home. The entire stove was clean. It looked like she hadn't cooked anything for a day.

Chuni said quickly: "Mom, I brought back some food and cooked it quickly. I see that my brothers and sisters are all very hungry." They looked so thin that they looked terrible.

Chun Niang opened the fifty kilograms of grain, and the bright yellow coarse grain exuded the unique fragrance of grain. She asked, "Nier, where did this food come from?"

Such good food is enough to marry a wife in the countryside.

Chuni said: "Our master gave it to me." She then started to scoop some grain with water, made it into a paste, and put some pancakes on it.

After a while, the house was filled with fragrance.

Chuni came back at the right time. The family had already eaten three meals. The adults were fine but the children couldn't stand it. I put the children to sleep when they are hungry. When they are asleep, they don't know they are hungry. The adults went to the mountains to pick some wild vegetables and came back to cook some to eat. However, the wild vegetables were so bitter that their faces turned green after eating them for a few days.

It's the time when nothing can be done. Chuni is back. When she was making something, her younger brothers and sisters gathered around the stove, watching intently, exclaiming from time to time: "It smells so good."

"When will my sister be able to eat it?"

Chunni touched the youngest sister next to her . Her hair was dry and yellow, like lifeless grass. Her heart ached and she said, "You can eat it right away."

The pancake she posted was very thin, so you could turn it over and eat it. Scoop out the potstickers and place them on a plate. The younger brothers and sisters didn't like it too hot, so they grabbed it and stuffed it into their mouths.

Chuni said: "Be careful, blow it."

But the younger brothers and sisters have not eaten such sweet food for a long time. Although there is no seasoning, the food itself has a sweet taste. This is the most delicious thing they have ever eaten. Delicious food too.

Before there were affordable grain stores, even people in the county could not eat such good food, let alone people like them in the countryside.

The smell in the house was so appetizing that her mother's stomach began to growl.

Chunni said: "Mom, you eat, I have made a lot."

Chunni was reluctant to eat and said: "Mom is not hungry." Tears fell again as she spoke. This was what her daughter had sold herself for. Food, my heart aches just thinking about it.

The first pot was eaten quickly, and Chunni made a second pot. There are two doctors in the county magistrate's family, and they have a little more medical knowledge. They know that people who have been hungry for a long time should not eat too much, otherwise it will be bad for the body, so they will not let the younger brothers and sisters eat. , give all the pancakes in the second pot to my parents.

The smell was so appetizing, and coupled with the daughter's constant humility, the parents couldn't hold back and finally started eating.

Fragrant...

you can't stop eating it. They had been hungry for a long time and were only half full after eating all this. It felt better to finally have food in their stomachs!

Then Chunni said: "I work at the county magistrate's house."

"Huh???"

In their concept, the village chief is a very important official, and the county magistrate and the others don't dare to think about it. Unexpectedly, my daughter was very lucky. She also said that the county magistrate was gentle to his servants, gave them monthly money and gave them new clothes, and that the food that came back this time was all provided by the county magistrate. You can't find such a nice person even with a lantern!

It was not at all what they thought at first, they were taken over and used as concubines.

Chuni immediately took out the small baggage from before. The one hundred coins in it were her monthly money. Some of the four little girls loved sweets, so they couldn't help their greed and bought maltose. Who doesn't like sweet things, but he insisted on buying them without spending a penny, and now he has brought them back to his family.

Chunni's parents were very surprised. The village still uses barter, and they haven't seen money for a long time. The total money of the whole family is only more than 100 Wen. Unexpectedly, my daughter brought back more than 100 Wen after being away for just one month.

Chuni opened the bag, and there were clothes inside that she couldn't bear to wear. Although it is a simple style, it still makes the whole family stunned. The clothes they wore were old clothes given by others. When the older one finished wearing them, they gave them to the second ones, and when the second ones finished wearing them, they passed them on to the third ones. In the end, I couldn't wear it anymore, so I cut it into pieces and sewed the upper. Anyway, it wasn't a waste at all. At first glance, this dress looks like genuine cotton and linen. It feels close to the skin, soft, and extremely comfortable. It was actually the clothes made for them by the county magistrate.

Chuni's parents were amazed when they saw it, and several younger brothers and sisters were also a little envious.

Chuni said: "My mother's figure is about the same as mine. You can wear it."

Her mother had never worn new clothes in her life. When she saw the new clothes and her daughter wanted to give them to her, her face turned red for a moment and said: " I'm already old, and I can't wear it any more. I'll keep this for Erni to wear when she grows up."

Erni jumped up and down excitedly when she heard this. The other brothers and sisters looked disappointed. They also wanted to wear new clothes. Chuni took off a piece of red headband from her wrist and gave it to her little sister. This time I came out in a hurry and didn't bring anything for my brothers. Suddenly I thought of something. There was milk puff pastry in the bag. I took it out, broke it open, and gave each of my brothers a piece. This shortbread always smells like milk when you break it open. They also like to eat it on weekdays, but they are reluctant to eat it, so they don't feel bad for their families.

My brother ate it very deliciously.

Chun Niang was so happy when she saw so much food that she didn't know where to put it. Then he said: "Then I will go and return some food. Before, our family had no food and relied on relief. Now that we have food, we have to return some." It is not difficult to borrow some and borrow again.

Chun Ni said: "Go."

Then Chun Ni's mother went over to return the food. As soon as she went out, many people were outside their yard. They saw Chun Ni come back in such a good mood just now. She was full of curiosity to know what kind of adventure she had, and wondered if she could win over her fellow villagers. To be honest, they were living in dire straits and had no hope of survival.

Chunniang was carrying a bowl of golden grain. When she went out, she saw her neighbor saying, "Auntie, give me back your grain."

The neighbor's life must be tight, but she occasionally calls their children over to give them something to eat, which she still appreciates.

When the neighbor saw the grain in the top bowl, and it looked like good grain, he immediately laughed and said, "Is this what Chuni brought back? She is just being polite." As he spoke, he brought the grain back into the house.

Chun Niang was stopped by others and asked, "How is Chun Ni now?"

Even the village chief came over.

Chun Niang was clumsy and tongue-tied. The more people there were, the more nervous she became. She said, "I'll let Chun Ni tell you." Then she called Chun Ni over.

Chuni learned the rules when she arrived at the county magistrate's house. Those manners have long become a habit. They were ordinary when they were in the village, but when they went out, they felt something had changed. They looked more relaxed and generous.

Chuni came out and said, "I was just about to come out to find you all. Our family's conditions are a bit more difficult. Thank you for your help." Then she gave a gift.

"Hey, we are all from the same village, so we should help each other!"

"That's right, it's too embarrassing to ask a child to thank you."

"Your father and your mother have never been able to talk or nag, and as a result, you were born like this. What a good girl!"

Everyone saw that she was different and couldn't help but say some nice things!

Chuni said: "Everyone must be curious about where I went during this time." Then she talked about how to sell herself. How were they picked on in the travel industry, and how were they lucky enough to end up at the home of their sweetheart's county magistrate? How kind the county magistrate was to them.

Everyone felt envious when they heard this. She was really lucky enough to be able to work at the county magistrate's house.

For country kids like them, they are already used to doing it, and the little work they do is nothing at all.

It was such a blessing after going there.

Chuni then told everyone the news that the county magistrate still needs someone, but he needs someone who can read and write. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to read. The county will organize literacy classes and provide one meal a day without any tuition fees.

Everyone started to be tempted as soon as they heard it.

They all looked at their children. With a living example like Chuni in front of them, everyone was very moved.

Chuni finally came back and said these words before going back to the house to reunite with her family. The rest were lost in thought. If I can pass the exam, my whole family will have a good life in the future.

They make money by weaving in the village, and the heavy taxes every year almost make their lives difficult. Now there is a new opportunity in front of them, and they must seize this opportunity!

Today, the village suddenly became more lively, everyone was sharing the great news brought by Chuni.

...

Fang Shujing is serious about opening a literacy class in the county, and the place is in a large weaving factory in front of the county. The shopkeeper was ransacked, and the land was sold to the Yamen at a cheap price and has been left vacant. There is a house and a yard there, which can be used immediately after tidying up.

Fang Shujing went to look for scholars, but it was difficult to find them in the county. He wrote a letter to Mr. Hu from the private school, asking him to help.

Within a few days, Mr. Hu wrote back to him, saying that he knew a Wang Xiucai, who was very knowledgeable and used to be an enlightenment teacher for young ladies from wealthy families. It turned out that the young lady from a wealthy family had a secret crush on him. That family called Wang Xiucai back. After this incident, other wealthy families did not want to find him, so he was free.

It happened that Fang Shujing picked up a ready-made one. Mr. Hu was his mentor and helped him greatly. He and Wang Xiucai were good friends. He was the matchmaker and half the success was achieved.

By the time he received Mr. Hu's letter, Wang Xiucai was already on his way.

Fang Shujing wrote another letter to his mentor, thanking him profusely.

Although he has not made it known to the public on a large scale that he is cleaning up the old factory building and organizing a class for illiteracy, those with good ears and eyes in the county know about it.

I heard that the president of the Chamber of Commerce was furious and smashed many antiques from the previous dynasty. It is said that each piece is worth a lot of money.

Fang Shujing knew it but ignored it completely.

The Jiao family is in a very bad situation now. The new county magistrate dealt with Jiao Wen as soon as he came. Then he opened a cheap grain store to confront him. Now he is even opening a class for illiteracy. All the merchants in the county are It feels like things are going to change in the county. From now on, it will no longer be the time for the Jiao family to dominate the sky with one hand. They used to hang out with Jiao Cheng, but seeing that the Jiao family's building was about to collapse, they began to look for a way out.

Nowadays, there are very few activities of the Chamber of Commerce. Jiao Cheng is "fighting with the county magistrate." But don't affect them.

Every one of these business people are human beings, and now they want to draw a line, but Jiao Cheng is not a fool. He usually fawns over him, and even if he sneezes, someone will give him ginseng pills. Now he wants to discuss something. One by one, they push three and block four. He has not yet been defeated, but he is so angry at these little people. The more he thinks about it, the more angry he becomes.

Jiao Cheng had been suffering from heat for the past few days and had a red and swollen pimple on his forehead, which caused excruciating pain at the slightest touch.

The housekeeper said: "Master, don't get angry...this is all temporary. You have been established in the county for more than 20 years. How can a young boy like him fight with you?" These words were actually to comfort him. of.

Unexpectedly, Jiao Cheng became angry and went straight to him: "It was you who misled me when you said this. He is so skillful at such a young age that his colleagues in the county laughed at me." In fact, he was feeling slightly embarrassed now. He regrets a little. If he had known it was like this, he would not have fought with Fang Shu. He was even threatened at first. Now Fang Shujing's ability is not too strong but it makes him feel so uncomfortable. If Fang Shujing turns around and becomes even more powerful, will he still have a way to survive?

Now there are only two ways in front of him. One is to reconcile with him, keep a low profile and give some money to compensate. This is considered a new chapter, but it will bury a hidden danger of settling accounts after the fall. Fang Shujing is not the same. What a soft persimmon, if he attacks him again in the future. Then he has no power to fight back and has to live cautiously all his life. There is another way, which is to just do nothing and cause an accident and destroy him before he can completely conquer the county. If it's done well, no one will know it was him. By then, there will be no further trouble.

He was still a little hesitant about what to do specifically. At this time, I heard a boy outside reporting that someone from the county government was here.

The housekeeper and Jiao Cheng were both a little puzzled and said, "What's the matter?"

The Yamen servant who came was not familiar with them, and he looked businesslike at the moment: "President Jiao, please come with me."

Jiao Cheng He gave the butler a wink and then passed.

When he got there, he found out that it was the arrester who was looking for him. He had been tensing up and he felt relieved when he saw that the person who was looking for him was the arrester. As long as it's not Fang Shujing, anyone will be fine!

At this moment, the catcher said with a smile: "President Jiao, do you know why I brought you here today?"

Jiao Cheng once again put on a show and said, "I don't know."

The catcher said: "Where was the cheap grain store before? You know about the poisoning, right?"

"I don't know anything about this." Jiao Cheng didn't even blink when he lied. Although it was his idea, it was done by his subordinates. , even if the incident comes to light, he will not be found.

The arrester said: "Those gangsters in the prison confessed and said that they were ordered to do it by your people."

Jiao Cheng was immediately furious: "It's ridiculous, can people from your county government just talk about it? To tell you the truth, I No matter what kind of people I come into contact with, those kind of ruffians can't get into my body." He said this very arrogantly.

The head catcher said, "But your servant confessed."

Jiao Cheng suddenly stopped talking and now looked at the catcher, wondering what other cards the catcher had in his hand.

The head catcher said: "You don't believe it?" Then he turned back to the others and said: "Bring someone here."

Not long after, they brought a servant of the Jiao family, who was originally ordered to do this. The person seemed fine and had not been tortured, but his overall state was very crazy. He said: "Jiao Cheng asked me to do it. This matter really has nothing to do with me."

Jiao Cheng was confused and said: "You are spitting blood." But there was complete horror in his eyes. He did not expect the people from the county government. He actually extended his hand to his side. He didn't even know when this man was arrested by the county government officials for questioning.

At this moment, the head catcher said with a smile: "President Jiao seems to deny the matter." Then he said: "That's okay. We handle cases based on evidence. This poison is a very rare poison. Just let us search for it. I probably know if it's you."

Jiao Cheng suddenly said angrily: "Nonsense... He framed this matter, and I will not give in to evil forces like you." He said it quite righteously. , but it makes the headhunter feel very subtle. The president of the Chamber of Commerce is the biggest evil force in the county. How can he have the nerve to criticize others?

The servant of the Jiao family hurriedly said: "Master, I have listened to your words and done things. You can't ignore me." He was already scared out of his courage. All he had to do was let him out at this moment. He didn't even think about it for a moment. Don't want to stay here anymore. He wanted to be hard before, but he didn't expect that the guards gave him a small pill and his whole body ached. It was even worse than torture.

Now when he looked at the smiling government servant, his heart felt like he was looking at an evil ghost, and his legs could not help but tremble.

Jiao Cheng kicked him hard: "Go away, I don't know why you want to hurt me." Then he said to the catcher: "I have something to do in my shop, so I won't greet you here." He left just now. At this time, he gave the housekeeper a hint. Some of the gangsters he recruited before were good at hearing. After some arrangements, they must have heard the release signal. By then, the remaining poisons in the house could be disposed of!

Then he secretly hated these people for not being rigorous in their work. He wanted Liu Laosan to die quickly and falsely accuse the Fair Price Grain Store, but he didn't expect that the county magistrate had an expert and even pointed out the rare poison. If they were to search and find it, But that's it. Fortunately, he made arrangements in advance. It's impossible to be a business president without a couple of skills.

The policeman saw that he looked nervous at first, but soon his expression became normal. He frowned slightly, and then said: "President Jiao, then you deny it."

Jiao Cheng said: "What a joke, do I have to bear it when someone slams a bucket of shit on my head?" Then he said: "If you're okay, I'm leaving."

The catcher said nothing.

Jiao Cheng said, "Do you need to come and search my house?"

He actually took the initiative to invite me. This was very wrong. It was obviously not like this just now.

The catcher frowned and said, "Okay." They tried their best to find the Jiao family members secretly, but they were just puppets and failed to catch the big fish Jiao Cheng.

Then he went to Jiao's house with great fanfare and ordered everyone to search carefully, but nothing was found.

The catcher's face darkened and he said, "Let's go." Then he led everyone away from here.

After the arrester left, Jiao Cheng immediately called the housekeeper: "Go and invite my people out." He didn't say who they were, but the housekeeper knew that he was talking about those criminal thieves who had been fed and fed by him. A villa in the county town.

Occasionally, he would eradicate dissidents for him. In the past, those businessmen who had different ideas from him were eliminated in this way. This has always been the most useful card in his hand, but he has never used these people to murder court officials.

The butler was a little uneasy and said: "Master, are you really going to use this trick?" This is a risky move. If you win the bet, you will have everything, but if you lose the bet, all your previous efforts will be lost! He was a little timid. He had not gotten any advantage against Fang Shujing several times before, so he did not dare to bet on this big gamble.

Jiao Cheng said fiercely at this moment: "They have already reached out to here. If we don't deal with it now, I may be the one who suddenly dies in the future." Then he looked at the housekeeper and said, "You won't betray me too, will you?"

The housekeeper was full of blood. He had goosebumps all over his body and dared to refute him, so he had to say: "I have been with you for twenty years and have always been loyal. Your business is my business." Now that he had said this, he did not dare After procrastinating, I quickly went to make arrangements.

Jiao Cheng looked at the butler's walking back, then called a boy and said, "Go and pick up my godson. Just tell him that I miss him." His godson was the butler's child, and he still wanted to do it at such an important time. Hold a few more decks of cards in your hand to feel at ease.

The young man didn't know the specifics. If he got Jiao Cheng's word, in order to please his master, he went to take over the family's son. He was so envious. When would his son be able to have such a good relationship with his master? Then he would be considered promising. .

Fang Shujing has been sorting out things in the county government recently. If he wants to set up a private school for the illiterate, he still has a lot of detailed things to do. The affordable grain store is willing to support me with 500 kilograms of grain every month. The rest of the writing also needs sponsorship. But at present, the businessmen in the county are still dominated by the Chamber of Commerce. He and the president of the Chamber of Commerce are still at loggerheads, and they have to make other plans for this money.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly smelled a gust of fishy wind. His body had been purified by the spiritual spring water before, and his five senses were four to five times that of ordinary people. He looked stern, and then took a short dagger in his hand.

Then the entire window was broken open, and five men in black with good hands came in. They were covered with veils, and just from their big, round bodies, they were extremely difficult to mess with.

But Fang Shujing's body reflexes are very sensitive, and he may look like a scholar, but in fact his body reflexes are very good. Got into a fight with these people!

The sound of fighting on his side quickly alerted the government officials, but these people were obviously menacing and came just to kill Fang Shujing. They didn't pay attention to others at all and all their moves were killing moves.

...

Zhang Huairen already knew about it at the same time. He was shocked and angry. He didn't expect Jiao Cheng to dare to murder the imperial official. He was anxious at the moment: "Quick...quickly call the secret guard to save him." His voice sounded when he spoke. They were all trembling, and he was afraid it would be too late.

The confidant said: "Okay."

Zhang Huairen immediately informed the available people: "Go and control all the Jiao family." Anyone who dares to touch the young marquis will risk his life. Since some people are rushing to seek death, it might as well be done. Got him.

He felt very regretful. If he had known that Jiao Cheng was so audacious, he would have sent more people to protect Fang Shujing. He was afraid that Fang Shujing would have three advantages and two disadvantages, so now he took three steps at a time and two steps at a time to rush to the county government office.

When he rushed to the yamen gate, there was silence outside the yamen, and there were two yamen servants outside who looked very serious. Seeing Zhang Huairen, he said, "Boss Zhang, why are you here?"

Zhang Huairen said, "How is the county magistrate?"

The yamen servant was slightly startled. Something like this had just happened in the county yamen. The police arrested them and asked them to block the news. Now, He didn't tell anyone, how could he know? There was some doubt in his eyes at this moment.

Zhang Huairen was so anxious that he was afraid that Fang Shujing would have an accident and he would not be able to catch up. At this moment, he heard Fang Shujing's voice: "Boss Zhang?"

He looked up and saw that it was Fang Shujing. Seeing that Fang Shujing was fine, he Feeling slightly relieved.

Zhang Huairen said: "I have something important to report."

Fang Shujing nodded and said: "Come in." He had learned about the distribution of various forces in the county. The most powerful among them was the Chamber of Commerce, but there was also a force that kept wandering around. Walking outside the Chamber of Commerce is Zhang Huairen's cloth village. He gives out porridge and charity every year and is not with Jiao Cheng. Zhang Huairen had always been on Fang Shujing's list. He wanted to recruit him as a sponsor when he wanted to go to a private school. Unexpectedly, Zhang Huairen came to the door of his own accord before he could find him.

And it's still at such a special time.

Zhang Huairen followed him all the way here. I saw obvious signs of fighting from Fang Shujing's study to the yard. There were even a lot of fresh bloodstains in the yard.

Zhang Huairen said worriedly: "Sir, are you okay?"

Fang Shujing said: "It's okay."

Zhang Huairen heard that Jiao Cheng had brought in all the criminal thieves he had collected, so his fighting power must be very strong. If Fang Shujing is okay, Didn't it mean that some other people were in trouble? He was very surprised. He didn't expect that Fang Shujing's fighting ability was quite strong.

Fang Shujing invited Zhang Huairen into the room, looked at him with some scrutiny in his eyes, and said, "Boss Zhang came to see me specially. What's the matter?"

Zhang Huairen had always paid attention to Fang Shujing. He used to think that he was too young. He opened Jiao Wen and then opened a cheap grain store. He felt that this young man had skills and abilities, and his attitude toward him gradually became more positive.

But when he saw Fang Shujing, his previous thoughts were overturned again. Fang Shujing looked very young, but he had the aura of a superior. This feeling has been experienced by Xiao Hou Ye before.

In the past, it was him who was narrow-minded. I felt very guilty. I had made a major negligence and failed to protect Fang Shujing, which almost caused a disaster today. I know I was wrong, and now I want to compensate Fang Shujing.

Zhang Huairen took out a jade pendant from his arms. This jade pendant was ordinary, but what was engraved on it was the imprint of the Xiaohouye family that should have been engraved on the plaque. This kind of thing is very unique. If it weren't for the core figure of Xiaohou Ye's family, he would never be able to get this mark.

Seeing Zhang Huairen kneeling down in the tunnel, he said, "Sir, my subordinate is late, please punish me." He had been afraid that Fang Shujing was not sincere. He got involved with the people from the Chamber of Commerce again, and later it turned out that Fang Shujing was at odds with the Chamber of Commerce.

When I went up, I was a little curious about how he would respond. This back and forth left an opportunity for that mad dog in Jiao Cheng.

Fang Shujing understood everything as soon as he saw this sign.

Now that Zhang Huairen is here with a sign, he is here to surrender. Before, he had looked on with cold eyes, but now he recognized his abilities, and seemed to be willing to work for him.

Fang Shujing didn't expect that he would suddenly have such a help in the county. He said: "Get up."

Zhang Huairen had a strong sense of guilt. This time he came with the intention of exonerating his merits, and said: "Sir, that villain in Jiaocheng actually assassinated the imperial palace. It's the best way to beat a dog." If you don't miss a single hit, I will handle this matter for you, so that there will never be anyone like Jiao Cheng in the county."

Chapter 99 Iron-blooded wrist

Jiao Cheng is waiting at home for news about those gangsters. These people are all veterans of murder and robbery. They have dealt with this kind of thing not once or twice. He has already made up his mind to let Fang Shujing die!

But the longer I waited, the more I felt something was wrong. If it was normal, they would have been back long ago. Could something have happened?

The more Jiao Cheng thought about it, the more panicked

he felt... At this moment, when he heard the door knocking, he felt more relieved. It seemed that these people were just delayed on the road, but the smile changed instantly before he could put it on his face for three seconds. His expression showed that the person coming was a head hunter.

Jiao Cheng suppressed his inner uneasiness and said sarcastically: "It seems that the catcher has a special liking for my family. He has come twice a day."

The catcher's face was cold this time, but he was not as submissive as the last time he came. , he directly pulled out the saber from his arms, with a cold light shining on it.

"Arrest him."

Jiao Cheng suddenly became furious: "I haven't committed any crime, why do you arrest me?"

The arrester didn't listen to his words, and his men directly brought shackles to arrest him.

Jiao Cheng suddenly felt that something was wrong. Before he could shout, his mouth was blocked and he could only moan.

This is the president of the Chamber of Commerce who has all the power and influence in this county. He used to be a guest of the county government, but who thought that he would suddenly become a prisoner? Everyone who was not prepared for him was frightened.

After a long time, I didn't come back to my senses. I was seeking wealth in danger. A servant wanted to come forward to express his loyalty, but before he could come forward, he saw that the government servants were also carrying knives. It looked like this. No one dared to step forward.

The head catcher arrested the person and took away everyone around him.

Although Jiao Cheng was arrested, the resentment in his heart was greater than the fear. When he was taken away, his eyes seemed to be quenched with poison.

But the more he refused to accept it, the angrier the catcher became, almost dragging him along.

The Jiao family is considered a well-known person in the county, and he never expected that someone would be so disrespectful to him.

Jiao Cheng was imprisoned, and at the same time, all the industries related to the Jiao family in the city were sealed off...

This time there was no warning, and everyone was caught off guard.

When Jiao Cheng was taken to the prison, he saw someone coming in. It was Fang Shujing.

There was some fear in Jiao Cheng's eyes. He absolutely believed in the strength of those criminal thieves. Shouldn't he be dead? Why are you still here?

Could it be that things failed. He thought it was impossible, but Fang Shujing appeared in front of him and he had to believe it.

Fang Shujing looked at him as if he were a dead person. According to the crimes he had committed, even ten deaths would not be enough. I really didn't expect that it only took him thirty years to accumulate such wealth from an unknown little person. He even used some means to become the president of the Chamber of Commerce and further develop his minions. It's a pity that Tianwang Huihui did not miss anything. He finally fell into Fang Shujing's hands.

Jiao Cheng kept talking in his mouth.

But his mouth was always supported by a rag, and he couldn't say a word.

Fang Shujing asked someone to take away his rags.

The corners of Jiao Cheng's mouth were torn and it hurt. If he had known that Fang Shujing was so powerful, he would have chosen to cooperate with him. But he made a mistake from the beginning. He did not expect that a scholar in his twenties could be so courageous. Although he regretted in his heart, he was caught here in such a dishonorable way. Thinking about what he had done before, he had already failed. Even if he regretted it, it was too late. At this moment, he said: "Don't think that everything will be over if you catch me." "

Fang Shujing said: "The dead duck has a tough mouth." Then he threw out a card.

Jiao Cheng looked very confident at first, but when he saw this sign, he collapsed instantly: "This...this..." "

I have already grasped the matter of your collaboration with the enemy and treason, and I will punish your whole family for treason. "

This brand is the entrance and exit brand of the iron ore. He has control over it." In the past, when people were forced to pay taxes and recruit people, they went not to quarries but to iron mines. Since ancient times, iron ore mines have been in the hands of the royal family. After he accidentally discovered it, he wanted to privately occupy this land. As long as you refine the iron nuggets, you can sell them at a high price, but selling them privately is illegal.

He bribed the official and roped him into joining the company, and he received at least 50,000 taels of dividends every year, while he sold the iron ore to outside businessmen.

Iron can be used to refine weapons, and ordinary people would not buy so much. And he had been in contact with the businessman for more than five years, and the businessman provided him with hundreds of thousands of taels of snowflake silver.

This is his biggest trump card. Although rice and grain can also make money, how can it be more profitable than smuggling arms? Those gangsters were also caught in this trap. Zhang Huairen found out a few days ago that he originally wanted to present it to the young Marquis himself, but he felt guilty about Fang Shujing and borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha and gave it to him. With this irrefutable proof, and his secret guards already controlling the iron mine. It's already a case of catching a turtle in a urn. No one can escape, this is Jiao Cheng's biggest trump card.

Once this is revealed, he will die without a burial place.

Jiao Cheng said frantically: "I'll fight with you." He was about to rush up, but Fang Shujing didn't even bother to deal with him personally. When the surrounding government officials saw that the situation was not good, they controlled him.

There is irrefutable evidence of the crime such as account books and correspondence. He is the mastermind of this case. He and several iron mine directors were all sentenced to death, and the entire family of more than 200 people was exiled...

The rest of the property was confiscated directly.

It only took them three days from the sentencing to the house confiscation, and they carried out the whole process vigorously and resolutely. Not only did the people in the city pay attention, but even the other merchants were trembling, hiding in their homes and not daring to come out, especially those scoundrels who had followed Jiao Cheng in the first place. Thanks to their courage, they didn't dare to get too close to the Jiao family. Who knew he would dare to rebel...

Jiao Cheng had been interrogating him for two days. Fang Shujing was reading his confession.

He was just a slave in one family back then. As a result, the slave bullied his master and killed his entire family. He took the money and came to their county to develop. As long as he was traveling with him, he would use despicable means to frame him and make some money. After black money, bribery began, and some of the things he did are too numerous to list. When he asked about it, the common people came over to see him and were all tickled. Even after he died, rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves were thrown on his body. At first I thought it was evil to mix sand in their food, but then the county announced the iron ore matter. How many people died there during the forced labor conscription, and they would not understand their hatred even if they were cut into pieces.

He reported the matter about the iron mine and soon received approval from the court that they would immediately send troops to take over. But if he discovered such a thing, his superiors would also give him a big credit.

Fang Shujing was in the study room, and Master Zhang came over with him. Boss Zhang had surrendered since he came to Fang Shujing that day, and he was back and forth. The county master was not skilled in managing money and accounts, so he just asked him to help.

After Fang Shujing let them in, the master's hands were trembling: "Sir, the money of the Jiao family has been checked. A total of one million taels of silver, three boxes of jewelry, and various rare treasures have been recorded. ! "The Jiao family's rebellion is a certainty. The money from the confiscation of the house was returned to the county. Even a steady person like Master was shocked... Fortunately, Boss Zhang was so accustomed to the world. He was stunned just by seeing the white money. He swore that ordinary people would never see so much money in their lives.

Fang Shujing had wanted to set up an illiterate class and build roads before but was short of money. Unexpectedly, all the troubles in Jiaocheng were solved. Now the county's warehouses can no longer hold it.

The author has something to say: There are a lot of things going on today, so let's do this for now, and tomorrow there will be thousands more.

Chapter 100 Coax

Fang Shujing was discussing things with his master and Zhang Huairen inside, when he heard from outside that a scholar was here.

Fang Shujing was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately stood up to greet him. This was such a general that his mentor had found for him.

When he went out, he saw Wang Xiucai. He was average-looking, but he had the gentle temperament of a scholar. He is a friend of Mr. Hu who is about thirty years old.

Fang Shujing said: "I've been waiting for you for many days. I'm very happy that you can come. If you have any questions, just come to me or the master."

Wang Xiucai said: "Mr. Hu has already told you what's going on here before coming. "My lord, you are a person who truly loves the people. I am happy to participate in such a meritorious thing." How could an ordinary county magistrate spend money to de-illiterate the people? They would like the people to remain ignorant all their lives.

Fang Shujing's move is to benefit future generations, teaching them reading, literacy and the principles of life will be useful for life. Especially Fang Shujing is a person who has passed the imperial examination and is more aware of the importance of the imperial examination. In this case, he is willing to pay for it. , Wang Xiucai was very impressed.

Fang Shujing said, "I'll leave the library matters to you, sir."

Wang Xiucai said, "Okay."

Fang Shujing had made arrangements early, and arranged them in the courtyard with two entrances next to Fang Shujing, which is also the home of Gui County. When I heard that he was back at the government office, the county had already arranged for people to clean it up. There are pens, inks, paper and inkstones, all the four treasures of the study, and the bedding and other items are all new. He was even assigned four solid servants.

Fang Shujing directly found a restaurant to welcome him. As the two chatted, Fang Shujing discovered that he was also a student of Shanlin Academy, so he was still his senior brother.

Wang Xiucai also had a good impression of Fang Shujing. The county magistrate was very ambitious at a young age. He started the company from scratch and he liked such challenging things.

Fang Shujing thought that he was tired from traveling and traveling, so he asked him to rest for a few days before starting school again in three days.

After Wang Xiucai left, Fang Shujing returned to the county government. He now has a lot of work. Although Jiao Cheng is dead, he has so many properties and foundations that he still needs to gather them carefully, and there cannot be any negligence.

Fang Shujing went to look at the things returned from the house raid and found two more account books. These two account books were hidden very deep under his golden nanmu bed. If ordinary people didn't know the mechanism inside, they would never find them.

But when Qiao Fang's family used to be a carpenter, he also did a lot of design work on mechanisms, so he knew it quite well.

The carvings on the bedside are very complicated, just to hide the mechanism in the dark.

I looked at it for a long time, and after touching it four or five times I found the mechanism inside. When he opened it, he found that there was something else inside the Qiangong bed, and the whole bottom of the bed was empty. There are a lot of things inside. When I took it out, I saw that there were 800,000 taels of silver notes that were accepted nationwide. This was a new discovery. Jiao Cheng was a cautious person. He was a small person who made a fortune, so he would hide everything carefully. In addition to the 800,000 taels of silver notes, there were also the deeds of the family's servants, the thin horse singer he spent a lot of money to buy, and two special ledgers.

One of them is for the fallen official, which can be traced back a long time ago. It started with a hundred taels of silver and ended up with ten thousand taels of silver. He even married his daughter to him. With this relationship, going in and out of the county government office was like strolling into his own back garden.

After marrying his daughter to the county magistrate, it was not enough. Every year, he searched for beauties to pay tribute to him. The stone field was a cover-up for him.

The official who had been dismissed from his post had been indulging in debauchery all day long, and had no time to attend to business, so he managed to hide himself.

Fang Shujing already knew about this, but these account books further confirmed it.

But the other one is new, and no one has ever known about it, not even Zhang Huairen has ever mentioned it.

When I opened it, I saw that there was something about Mr. Hong. Lord Hong is also given ten thousand taels of silver every year. Lord Hong's seventh-grade official is in charge of all the county magistrates here. Jiao Cheng wants to ensure that his property is always the county magistrate that he can control, so every year's evaluation must be given to Lord Hong. money.

In the beginning, the amount given in a year was not that large, but gradually, it began to double...

This account book was obviously written by Jiao Cheng himself. When he wrote the fifty thousand taels of silver to Mr. Hong, he was a little reluctant and gritted his teeth. I wrote a line of small words next to it, Master Hong noticed me...

Fang Shujing's heart skipped a beat.

For someone as stingy as Jiao Cheng, he has to support the county magistrate and another one every year, and this Master Hong's appetite increases every year. Adding this sentence, it can be seen that Mr. Hong has investigated him and has certain evidence. He colluded with the county magistrate to bring chaos to the entire county, but he did not stop him but blackmailed him. I just want to use this as an excuse to squeeze out of him for a long time.

Obviously Jiao Cheng also knew, but with his head tucked into his waistband, he could only give it to him even if he was reluctant, and he was very cautious in writing letters. Jiao Cheng kept the letters from him and kept them in his account book, but Fang Shujing opened them and found that they were all blank.

A cautious person like Jiao Cheng would definitely not save a blank letter. The only possibility is that he wrote it with potion, and in the end the font became blank.

It can be seen that Mr. Hong is a vicious and cunning person.

Fortunately, he has learned more about furniture since he arrived, otherwise he would have easily overlooked this point.

This information is really important. If you don't know this, you may not even know how you died. The previous county magistrate was dismissed, and Fang Shujing came to take over. However, his immediate boss was also Mr. Hong.

It was obvious that Mr. Hong had grasped the handle on Jiao Cheng and wanted to squeeze the oil out of him for a long time, but Fang Shujing directly uprooted this man. The matter was reported, Jiao Cheng and several stewards with blood on their hands were directly interrogated and beheaded, his family members were exiled, and the iron mine was reported to the military to take over.

This important source of money that Mr. Hong has been exploiting for a long time is gone, and Mr. Hong will definitely hold a grudge in his heart.

To cut off a person's wealth is to kill his parents.

If he hadn't been serious and careful, it would have been a big problem if he offended the superior and didn't realize it.

Fang Shujing called Zhang Huairen directly and showed him the account book. Zhang Huairen was immediately surprised after reading it. He didn't know that Jiao Cheng had such close contact with Mr. Hong.

Fang Shujing said: "What kind of person do you think Mr. Hong is?"

"Charity skin and snake heart." He said that the county was in a miserable state by the county magistrate and the Jiao family. It was obvious that people in their county could not make a living by selling cloth. Not poor, but they were mixed up until it became difficult for ordinary people to even eat a bite of food. Mr. Hong looks chubby and has a good temper, and he is very high-profile when he comes to the county for inspections. In order to welcome him, the county started cleaning a few days in advance, and even many people in rags were not allowed to come out. Beggars were arrested and locked up just to cope with the inspection.

When he came, someone blocked the sedan chair and complained. As a result, Mr. Hong asked a few questions and dismissed the person. Mr. Hong turned his face and told the county magistrate. So what will happen to the person who blocked the sedan chair? He was immediately beaten to death by the county magistrate's thugs who broke in through the door.

Now Zhang Huairen is a little nervous: "This...this...I'm going to find the young Marquis." As the right-hand man of the young Marquis, he has a special way to contact the young Marquis. He is a smart man and can naturally think of what Fang Shujing thinks. At that level, there are many twists and turns in the officialdom. If he takes advantage of the loopholes, when the young marquis is far away in the capital, I am afraid that the distant water will not be able to save the near thirst.

Fang Shujing asked: "The words on the letter written with special potion disappeared. Can it be restored using a special method?"

"Yes." You should ask Zhang Huairen about this. This is the method he uses to communicate privately. On the surface, he writes a letter of greetings, but in fact, opening the letter and soaking it in potion can remove the ink stains, revealing the Hidden words. This encryption method prevents letters from being stolen by others.

At that time, the entire city was filled with people from the Jiao family, and the letter he sent was afraid of being intercepted, so he used this method.

This kind of thing is all passed down from the higher-ups, and families with no background have no idea that they can still do this.

He had the developer...

Zhang Huairen immediately went back to get it, then mixed a pot of potion and put the blank letters kept by Jiao Cheng in it. As soon as the potion soaked the paper, the words on it were revealed. Come out and take a look.

Mr. Hong opened his mouth and threatened him with iron ore, a serious crime that would kill the nine tribes, and asked him to give him one hundred thousand taels of silver.

Zhang Huairen could hardly sit still. Master Hong's connection with Jiao Cheng was closer than he thought.

Fang Shujing's judgment was correct. If this cut off his way to make money, he would definitely hold a grudge. Moreover, the matter of Fang Shujing's iron mine was directly reported to the military camp. The military camp took over the matter. That was the territory of military generals and aristocratic families, and he, a seventh-grade official, could not intervene at all. I hate it so much that my previously fattened appetite cannot be satisfied.

Fang Shujing found another letter. It was when he asked Zhan Jiaocheng to announce the matter. There was even a letter of commendation written by Mr. Hong. Between the lines, he said that he was a promising young man and encouraged him to work hard and be sure to succeed in the future. Can make a career.

This man is an old two-faced man. The more calm he is, the more uneasy he becomes, because everything is quiet before the storm.

This is a big hidden enemy!

Fang Shujing also said: "This matter can't be delayed any longer... The county has confiscated Jiao's family, and now he knows that the county government has money."

There was a thunder outside, and the heavy rain came at a moment's notice, and the thunder suddenly stopped. Zhang Huairen's hair stood on end.

He had felt sorry for Fang Shujing before and was very willing to make amends with him. In this matter, he was afraid that Mr. Hong would come over and take away the money by various means. The county government's one million taels of silver is now a trigger and may explode at any time. Said: "Sir, I will handle this matter personally."

Fang Shujing also wrote a letter to the young Marquis and gave it to him...

The incident happened so suddenly that he could not wait for a moment. Zhang Huairen rushed in despite the heavy rain. Got out.

Fang Shujing's face flickered in the room.

I think of Mr. Luo from Shanlin Academy. His knowledge was the best, but after entering the officialdom, he couldn't stand the intrigues there, and finally returned to teach. I think they have been studying poetry and etiquette for more than ten years, and they are out of place in such a dark place as officialdom. No wonder Jiao Cheng was contemptuous of him at the beginning. He looked down upon scholars like him who were obsessed with studying!

However, no one probably expected that although Fang Shujing was young, he was not the nerd he thought he was.

Jiao Cheng and Mr. Hong were very tired from dealing with it. They didn't think much of Fang Shujing, but they didn't expect that their lives would be lost in his hands.

The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier...

The weather cleared up the next day, and Fang Shujing directly asked someone to post an announcement. The announcement read. He wants to start a literacy class. Everyone is provided with a meal, regardless of age... Those who learn well will have the opportunity to work for the county magistrate after a while.

Many well-informed people already know about this matter. Who doesn't know that the servants in the county magistrate's family live a good life. If they can work for the county magistrate, their future prospects and status will be unparalleled!

There are still many people who come here for the free meal. Although they now have food, there is not enough food for their families. Moreover, they have been poor for a long time and are not willing to eat everything. The attraction of food is still very great.

Most of the people in the county were illiterate, so the master asked the government officials to explain where they posted the notices. My mouth was dry after the whole day. Many people around me had obviously heard it several times, but they just refused to leave and confirmed it repeatedly.

Finally, we sent all the children at home so that the adults would stop joining in the fun. If they were all gone, there would be no one to do the work at home, and the taxes would soon be paid again... As soon

as I said this, everyone in the city would come here. By the way...

Fang Shujing asked someone to make some sand tables. The only store in the county that sold pens, inks, paper and inkstones was almost emptied out by the Yamen. When giving money, the boss wouldn't even dare to ask for it. He could easily get rid of people like the merchant president, let alone little people like them. But Fang Shujing was not the kind of person to bully others. The total amount of money was kept in the yamen's accounts.

The boss declined several times, but when he saw that the yamen really wanted to buy something from him, he quoted the cost price. There are few literate people in the county, so some of the goods he buys are old ones that are several years old, half bought and half given away. Who would have thought that the Yamen would deliver the money in the evening. Looking at the white snowflakes and silver, I suddenly smiled!

Many merchants came to him and asked, "Have you met the county magistrate? How is it?" They all played well with the Chamber of Commerce back then. Who knew that the Jiao family would fall when it fell...

They were afraid that the county magistrate would hate him, and he had some intentions these days. I went to try to please him, but I didn't dare, for fear of being slapped on the horse's hooves. Now the shopkeeper of the bookstore had dealt with the county government, and he immediately surrounded me.

The shopkeeper of the bookstore said: "I said I didn't want any money, but they insisted on giving it." In fact, in his heart, the new county magistrate was quite good. He is a seller of the four treasures of the study, and he especially respects scholars. When he saw that the things the county magistrate did after he came, they were all beneficial to everyone. Moreover, people like the government officials have also become more behaved.

"Oh, that's good."

"Didn't the county magistrate say we need literacy classes? We'll also provide meals, so I'll donate some food."

"Then I'll donate a hundred sets of tables and chairs. We all are students, so we can't Let them squat on the ground to go to school."

"Then I can donate a few cooks. Our cooks are all hired from other places, and the food they cook is delicious..." They want to do what they want now. This will make you feel less uneasy.

Jiao Cheng is dead and the Jiao family has collapsed. If merchants like them want to live a good life in the county, don't they have to take good care of the Ma County Grand Master?

Everyone was talking lively. The bookstore owner plans to buy more pens, ink, paper and inkstones. If it is as planned by the county magistrate, there will definitely be more scholars in the future. They are the only ones selling the four treasures of study in the county now. While all these merchants are trying to please the county magistrate, no one is paying attention to this business, so they can quickly start this business. By then, even they will want to I drove right behind him. When I get used to shopping, I will recognize them as a family. It's wonderful to think about it!

Now that the county is peaceful, it's a good time to do business...

A private school for illiterate people in the county opened. On the first day, more than 60 people came, including men, women and children, but mostly young boys and girls.

The original factory building has been renovated, and the yard can be very bright in summer. There were brand new tables and chairs donated by merchants, and I was quite excited to sit there. On the first day, Mr. Wang taught them how to read and wrote their names on paper.

Many people saw their names for the first time.

"Ah, it turns out that my name has so many strokes." He said with some distress, wondering when he would be able to write this.

"My name is a little person with a hat."

Upon hearing this, the people next to me hurried over to take a look. I want to see one with a painting in its name. "What's your name?"

"My name is Yingzi!"

"Sir, can I take this note back?" They wanted to take it back to show off. This is their name, and it feels so fresh to write it down on paper one stroke at a time.

Wang Xiucai said: "Of course."

Hearing his words, everyone suddenly became happy.

I took a sandbox and started drawing according to this character in front of me. It was not difficult to see the font, but it didn't look like it when I wrote it.

Wang Xiucai taught them the Three-Character Sutra, and he recited one sentence followed by another. The sound of reading quickly filled the private school.

Everyone is very excited. Today is a great achievement. Not only do they know how to write their own names, but they can also read poems. Although they can't memorize them, the unique rhythm is quite pleasant.

Wang Xiucai was very good at teaching. He read and practiced names all morning, and occasionally told them stories from the Three Character Classic. Everyone listened to these allusions with great interest.

Before I came here, I was worried that my husband would be difficult to get along with, but after one morning of contact, I fell in love with reading. It turns out that reading and learning things is so interesting. They didn't want to go out to play after class. They practiced calligraphy with a sandbox by themselves, and occasionally went over to see what others had written.

After a while, Wang Xiucai said: "It's noon, let's eat."

After hearing the news, everyone looked over. Many people who knew that food was being provided here did not eat in the morning. My stomach is full now, and I am very happy when I hear that I am going to eat.

The cooking place is not in the same place as them, but the aroma of the food disturbs the people and they are not in the mood to study. So a kitchen was built in another place to provide food for so many people. There are three large iron pots for cooking and a movable stove in the yard. The main ones are small pickles, whole grain steamed buns, whole grain vegetable dumplings and a pot of egg drop soup, not much egg drop.

These cooks are all donated by merchants in the county. After these merchants make money, they enjoy life very much. They like to compete with each other to see whose cook cooks the best dishes. Now that the county wants to rectify the merchants, some smart people have already begun to surrender.

Fang Shujing never refuses anyone who comes, and is still observing their performance. If they will behave well from now on, let's give up. Let the past be forgotten. If they still persist in their stubbornness and are just like the common people, they will definitely be punished. .

The food they transported was pulled in bullock carts, and the aroma filled the air along the way, which was really unbearable. Even the neighbors around me were smelled by the smell and wanted to see what they had done.

When they saw the dishes, they all felt that the county magistrate was very generous, as he only had two baskets of steamed buns. There are also vegetable dumplings. When the county magistrate issued this order, many people didn't take it to heart and now they are jealous. What they eat is better than what they eat at home.

I plan to send my child to study tomorrow.

When the bullock cart arrived at the private school, Wang Xiucai had already organized everyone to wash their hands. They had just played with the sandbox and they had to wash their hands. Many of their children were sent from nearby villages. They are not so particular on weekdays, but they were washed at Wang Xiucai's request. The three of them had to return a basin of water every time they washed. Their hands were too dirty...

When they finally washed them, they lined up and each person took a plate. When these meals are delivered, they are placed on the table. Everyone who is delivered, regardless of gender, is given a bite of pickles, a bowl of soup, a steamed bun and a vegetable dumpling. These are all divided per person, no more...

and you are not allowed to take them back and you have to eat them here.

Hearing this, many people's eyes flashed with regret. They really wanted to take one less bite and take the wowotou home for their younger brothers and sisters to taste.

Some of us sat on the ground to eat, and some sat on the stools before.

As soon as I took a bite, I was shocked. The vegetables in this vegetable dumpling were all tender and tender and not bitter at all. Each one is as big as a small fist. I ate it in two or three mouthfuls. Then I drank a mouthful of egg soup. My whole body felt comfortable. Most of the people who came were children. This was just enough to eat. It was not enough for adults. , but I'm too embarrassed to take it anymore.

The food here is very delicious, much better than at home. Many people haven't eaten in the morning. They finally have food in their hungry stomachs. After eating and drinking, they are basking in the sunshine outside. They just feel that they have not felt this relaxed feeling for a long time.

Wang Xiucai also ate this. It looked rough but he was surprised when he tasted it. It was even more delicious than the one in the restaurant.

Wang Xiucai ate three vegetable dumplings. The dumplings suited his appetite and tasted sweet. After eating, he went to the room to relax for a while. It took about two-quarters of an hour before he woke up. When he came out, he saw that many people had brought back the sand table and were writing and drawing by themselves. These people have a strong ability to learn proactively, and are much better than the young masters and young ladies from wealthy families... He really came here at the right time.

Wang Xiucai began to teach them the Three-Character Sutra in the morning. Everyone became much more fluent, and even the smart ones were able to memorize it with bobbing heads.

Wang Xiucai asked him to lead everyone in repeating the instructions to deepen their impression.

At this time, Fang Shujing and his master came over and gave away a cart of fruits. Since a merchant came to deliver things, the others followed suit. These fruits were given to each yamen clerk and were divided into four or five. After there were so many left, there were so many people here that they simply brought them over.

Wang Xiucai saw Fang Shujing striding over and said, "Sir, why are you here?"

Fang Shujing smiled and said, "How about coming over and taking a look?"

Wang Xiucai said with a smile on his face, saying that people here are very serious. , and there are a few good ones who can memorize it after reading it once, and their calligraphy according to the gourd painting is not bad, but their enlightenment was too late, otherwise they would be good candidates for the imperial examination.

Fang Shujing was a little surprised when he heard this. He founded this literacy class just so that everyone can read and write, and not be blind. The county is also hiring people now, and the seven, seven, eight, eight, eight, eight who have been trained can be taken over and used directly. Recently, they had just started to get on the right track, and the master began to complain that he wanted more people to help him, and the county had to sort out a lot of information. The only one who can be used is Master. There is simply too much work to do. Now I'm keeping an eye on people in the literacy class. Then I want to pick some people from here to help, and Fang Shujing agreed.

Unexpectedly, there are still seedlings from the imperial examination here, so he said to Mr. Wang: "Then please be more careful. We have to save the seedlings from the imperial examination. After the enlightenment is completed, they can be sent to Shanlin Academy to continue their studies!" Although these children from poor families started late, , but they are very serious. Once they learn, many people cannot catch up with their progress.

Mr. Wang said: "I will try my best." Although it is tiring to take the lead in a private school in his county, he is very satisfied.

When many people heard that the county magistrate was coming, they read louder. One by one, they straightened their backs and were very excited, but they didn't dare to look around.

As soon as the county magistrate arrived, there were many people climbing on the wall outside the courtyard at the entrance to watch the fun.

Someone on the wall here is also shouting: "Can you come tomorrow?"

Fang Shujing said: "Come down, don't fall." The wall here is also very high. If you accidentally fall from such a high place, At worst, it's a sprained foot.

When the people on the wall saw the county magistrate speaking, they quickly came down.

Fang Shujing said: "You can come tomorrow, too." When discussing with Wang Xiucai, we decided to use this place as a mobile literacy class. Most of the people in the county have other things to do. You may not be able to spend time on this every day.

Everyone was very happy to hear the county grandpa encourage everyone.

Fang Shujing put the fruit here and left it to Wang Xiucai to decide how to divide it. I said a few words to everyone here and then went back!

Another seven days passed in a flash, and I finally saw Zhang Huairen, whom I hadn't seen for a long time. Fang Shujing has been busy working in the county town every day and night these days and has not been able to go back to reunite with his family.

Not only him, but other people in the county were also mobilized to conduct a census. Looking at the falsely reported number of people, it was said that there were 100,000 people in the county. After some investigation, I found that including all the surrounding villages, there were only more than 30,000 people. There were too many people missing...

And there was another important discovery. Although the land around them was not suitable for growing rice, it could be used to grow other foods. Most people here weave cloth. Coupled with the high taxes on farmland, many people here focus on weaving and neglect farming. In such a large county, most of the food must be bought outside, making it impossible to be self-sufficient.

While he was planning this matter, Zhang Huairen finally came back and said: "My lord, fortunately we have fulfilled our mission." Then he took out a reply letter from the young Marquis.

After what he said, I realized how dangerous he was. Mr. Hong really hated him and even wanted to find fault with him and punish him. But his evidence was too solid and he colluded with Jiao Cheng Shuxin to extort money. Jiao Cheng was again beheaded for treason. He and Jiao Cheng have already crossed the line. Corruption and rebellion can make him drink...

Fortunately, Zhang Huairen arrived in time, otherwise Fang Shujing would still be in danger, and Mr. Hong would also be arrested. In the letter from the young marquis, the boss who is about to take over is also one of his own, so he should do his best...

Fang Shujing finally breathed a sigh of relief after solving Master Hong's major problem. He was watching Zhang Huairen's rush for several days. , said: "Thank you very much this time."

Zhang Huairen said: "I'll share your worries with you... I also found some scholars when I came back this time, who can come and help Wang Xiucai." Otherwise, Wang Xiucai would have to have classes from morning to night every day. Previously, there were many requests for private schools for the illiterate, but there were too few people to fulfill them. If other scholars really come to help, the class system can be divided, which will save a lot of coaxing and low learning efficiency.

Fang Shujing praised him. He also wanted to do this, but he didn't spare the time. Zhang Huairen's move also relieved him of his worries.

Zhang Huairen was very happy to be praised by Fang Shujing. After saying a few words, Fang Shujing asked him to go back... Not long after he returned, he saw Xu Quan coming, carrying a food box. He is too busy with matters in the county these days, and every time he sends someone to tell him that he is staying at the county government office.

Fang Shujing opened the food box and found rice, his favorite braised fish and pepper chicken. They were all steaming hot. He wasn't even hungry at first, but he became greedy when he smelled them. It looked like they were made by his little wife.

Xu Quan seems to be more and more stable now.

Fang Shujing said: "Is everything going well at home?"

Xu Quan said: "Everything is going well at home. It's just that the young lady misses you." He couldn't help laughing as he spoke. Now that he is the housekeeper, he can still be a little childish in front of Fang Shujing.

Fang Shujing paused and said, "Oh?"

Xu Quan said, "The young lady asked me to send this." Liu Yechen was thinking about him.

Fang Shujing said: "Go back and tell him that I will go back today." He is a person who easily forgets the time when he is busy. Sometimes it is already late at night, and when he returns home, he still has to call the door, and there are still a lot of busy people. I was so excited that I decided to stay here.

These days, many things have finally come to a head. He also misses his wife.

Xu Quan was very happy when he heard this and said: "Young Madam must be happy to hear this!"

Fang Shujing glanced at him and said with a smile: "Narrow."

After saying that, he picked up a chopstick and picked up the braised fish. The taste was still familiar to him, fresh and delicious. It's best to eat with rice.

Xu Quan finished eating with him, then put away the lunch box, and the master and servant returned home together.

As soon as they saw him coming back, the girls and the servants were all surprised and said: "Sir." Those who are smart enough to go back and tell Liu Yechen first.

Fang Shujing nodded and said, "I'm back." He then returned to the room all the way, and the little hawthorn was carried by Old Man Liu to pick out the herbs. It is said that it is a herbal medicine, but in fact it is just holding it and playing with it. Old Man Liu loves children and takes his little grandson out to play every day.

There was only Liu Yechen in the room, and he was writing something. Just as the little girl said that the adults were back, Fang Shujing entered the room.

Liu Yechen's surprise when he raised his eyes was easily captured by him.

The little girls around him pursed their lips and chuckled, then quietly left the room. Liu Yechen's brief surprise was over, and he stopped copying the prescription and went elsewhere. Fang Shujing quickly followed him and said, "Liu'er."

Liu Yechen ignored him, but after a few steps, he was His husband-in-law hugged him from behind, and then Fang Shujing put his head affectionately on his shoulders and said, "Daughter-in-law, why are you ignoring me?"

Liu Yechen said, "I don't want to talk." In his tone Still a little aggrieved.

Fang Shujing said: "I'm a little busy with business these days." His voice was right next to his ear, and he held his hand with a little more strength.

Liu Yechen said: "Who knows, what if she marries an outsider or something like that?" The jealousy in his tone was getting stronger.

Fang Shujing was surprised for a moment, then let go of him. Liu Yechen turned his head and said to Fang Shujing, "How is that possible? Who did you listen to?"

Liu Yechen lowered his head and said nothing.

Fang Shujing said: "I have random thoughts all day long. Don't you know who I like?"

Liu Yechen was actually no longer angry when he coaxed her so softly.

But seeing him like this, she turned her beautiful eyes and said, "I don't know."

Fang Shujing chuckled and said, "Then I'll let you know now."

I haven't seen him for a long time, like dry wood meeting a burning fire.

The burning was so breathless.

Liu Yechen didn't expect that he would be like this, and his cheeks turned red...

An hour later, Shujing hugged his wife, feeling extremely satisfied.

Bite his ear and ruffle his hair. After he fiddles with it for a while, Liu Yechen will get angry, so he pulls his wrist and starts biting. Although he didn't use too much force, in less than a quarter of an hour there were already three more teeth marks on the inside of his arm.

Fang Shujing said, "You've learned so badly, why are you still biting?"

Liu Yechen's cheeks turned red and he said, "Who told you to bully me?"

Fang Shujing saw his lips opening and closing, looking very seductive. I couldn't help but give him a gentle kiss.

Liu Yechen's cheeks turned redder and redder after being secretly kissed by him. He was always good-looking, but after being kissed, he became soft and made him want to bully him even more.

Liu Yechen has been missing Fang Shujing during this period. He had been separated for a long time when he was studying. At that time, he would just be lonely, but as time goes by, he seems to like him more and more... He is not around these things Fortunately, I have little Hawthorn by my side. I'm fine during the day, but I feel like there's an empty space every night when I lie in bed. If I hadn't known that he had to worry about many things when he first came to the county, I would have really wanted to go over and accompany him.

Today I couldn't bear it anymore and I carefully cooked a meal for him. Sure enough, I saw him again. In fact, all the anger and jealousy are just pretending. How can I be willing to be angry with him?

Fang Shujing held him in his arms: "I'm afraid that coming back late will disturb your rest."

Liu Yechen said, "But I won't be able to sleep if you don't come back."

Fang Shujing was startled and said, "That's good. , I will come back to accompany you every day, okay."

Liu Yechen hummed and said, "We will do what we promised."

Fang Shujing said, "It's a deal, let's hook up.

" While they were talking softly in the room, they heard a milky cry outside.

Chuni outside knocked on the door gently and said, "Can you take the young master in?" The child was making trouble, and he probably wanted to find his father. Chuni didn't dare to make the decision, so she had to come over and ask.

"Come in." Fang Shujing had already put on his clothes. He took the child from Chuni and asked him to go out.

Little Hawthorn hadn't seen his father for a long time. The little boy was confused at first, then looked at Fang Shujing and started crying.

Liu Yechen said from the side: "He has been angry these days when you are not at home." Their kid is so smart, he seems to be searching every day when he gets up. I am energetic on weekdays, but after playing for a while I lose patience and my temper gets louder. Now I see Fang Shujing crying loudly, which makes Fang Shujing cry and feel bad for him.

Fang Shujing said: "You miss daddy, don't you? Didn't daddy come back to see you? Can you play with you every day from now on?"

Maybe daddy's arms are particularly reassuring, and little Hawthorn got tired after crying for a while. Then he lay in Fang Shujing's arms, with tears in his big eyes and red circles.

The tears that fell soaked his chest.

Fang Shujing put Zaizai on the bed. The little guy looked at him and pouted for a kiss. Fang Shujing brought his face closer, and the little guy kissed him before he became happy again. The way the little hawthorn smiles is very endearing.

Fang Shujing's heart softened because of her son's coquettishness, and she said helplessly: "Our son's temperament just follows yours, why does

he love to act like a baby so much?" Liu Yechen was a little embarrassed. He was ashamed of being a coquettish person. He was shy. With such a shy temper, why could his son be so unrestrained: "Obviously it's up to you!"

Fang Shujing picked up his son and said, "Okay, okay, follow me." After that, he took the child to play in the yard.

Little Hawthorn has been hugged by him since he was a child. He likes his arms very much and said: "Ah." The child is too young and can't speak yet, but he loves to express himself by babbling. The child hadn't seen Fang Shujing for a long time and suddenly became excited when he saw it, wanting to play childhood games with him.

In the past, Qian Shujing liked to carry it in his lapel, with the little Zaizai clinging to his body, with his little head exposed.

Fang Shujing said: "Son, you are too old to play anymore."

"Ah." The little guy was very persistent.

Fang Shujing teased him but he didn't agree. His son was so anxious that he could hardly speak. Liu Yechen was at the side to keep people entertained.

The family was having fun in the house when they heard a knock on the door. The person who came was Xu Quan, with a strange expression on his face and said: "Young Master..." He hesitated to speak.

Fang Shujing asked, "What's the matter?" He was honest and aboveboard in doing things, and he never shied away from his wife except for official business.

Xu Quan said: "Several merchants have sent beauties, and the people who want to bring tea and water to the young master have already arrived home." They said they were bringing tea and water, but they were actually bringing them to the person's bed, so it was particularly difficult to say anything about it.

When Fang Shujing heard what Xu Quan said, his heart skipped a beat, and then he looked at his wife Liu Yechen's face, which turned dark indeed.

Fang Shujing immediately said to Xu Quan: "Kick them out and write down the names of these merchants." Seeing that he was not willing to kill these unlucky ones, it was simply poisonous to do this just after coaxing his wife... ...