Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

Chapter 1011 Everything is because of those who deserved to die long ago

May is the rainy season!

Although Guanzhong is very dry, but in this month, it basically means that it rains when it rains, and it has never been ambiguous.

The saying that spring rain is as expensive as oil is only applicable in the countryside.

On the official road without asphalt road, it will become extremely difficult to walk after it rains.

It’s okay to be muddy, the key is that there are potholes, and when the water is full, the wheels of the car will sink in from time to time.

It is basically impossible to push it up without the cooperation of more than a dozen people.

There are many pedestrians coming and going.

This has been recognized as the peak season for businessmen over the years.

Merchants transported their goods to Huainan, Jiannan, and even Lingnan, praying for a harvest.

This is also impossible.

The economy in Guanzhong has been depressed to the limit.

This is the first time this has happened since the commercial tax was determined in the second year of Zhenguan.

Merchants who can't get along have no other choice but to run out desperately and pin their hopes on Huainan, Jiannan, and even Lingnan, which have not been affected.

Pray that the hard work of my life can be brought back to life.

On this official road leading directly to the Chongxuan Gate of Chang'an City, there are countless small caravans.

Among them, the largest number did not exceed a hundred.

Less, just five or six people, each with a pick, moving forward slowly.

There was that kind of prostitution-like expression that only existed during the Daye years on their faces.

The days are getting better, even if it is not the Chinese New Year holidays, there is still some spare money on hand, which can be used to supplement the health of my children.

Occasionally, buying a few hairpins from the street can still please my wife.

No one thought that in just three to five days, Chang'an City would be defeated to such an extent!

The business cannot be maintained, and there is still some savings.

But compared to the soaring prices, that little savings is useless.

He traded all his wealth for a bunch of goods. If he could sell them at the usual price, he could save a few lives.

I can't live in this world

A slightly worn-out carriage was driving slowly on the official road.

The roof of the car has not been waterproofed, and the people inside may have been soaked through it long ago.

The groom was an old man with few hairs, and he was waving his whip weakly, trying to make the carriage go faster.

Geek!

The wheels of the carriage sank into a pit.

The old groom hurriedly jumped out of the car, looked at it, and said helplessly to the people inside: "Master, I can't go anymore."

The people inside also came down.

He was wearing a coir raincoat, with a bamboo hat on his head, and there was a bit of compassion on his clear face.

If you look at his attire, you can't tell that this person is an important minister of the court, a dignified royal doctor, Zheng Guogong Wei Zheng!

Wei Zheng walked to the back of the carriage without saying a word, and followed the old groom, "Hey Yo Hey Yo" together, trying to pull the wheels of the carriage out of the mud puddle.

Both of them are not in the younger grades, and after pushing for a long time, it didn't help.

At this time, a man stepped forward and pushed the carriage up with three or two strokes.

"Thank you, little brother!"

Wei Zheng used the etiquette of the folks in the Jianghu, and punched the man.

This man looked like he was in his early twenties, with a simple and honest face.

Seeing Wei Zheng clasped his fists, he returned the salute somewhat at a loss.

"Old gentleman, you are being polite. You are a learned man. Why did you come to the official road in such a short time?"

While speaking, the man wiped the rainwater off his face.

He came with his family.

Salutes and goods are carried on poles.

Next to it was an ordinary woman, holding a four or five year old child in her hand.

From the looks of it, this is a family of three planning to move out of Chang'an City.

Moreover, this family is really not rich.

The woman is wearing a coir raincoat and a hat that should be made of lotus leaves.

The child wears a bamboo hat on his head, but fortunately he is small, so the bamboo hat can completely cover him.

As for men, there is no treatment for women and children.

Wei Zheng had a sore nose and almost burst into tears.

He took off the bamboo hat on his head and handed it to the woman.

He took off the coir raincoat again and forced the man to put it on.

"Mister, you this, this"

The man looked honest at first glance, his face turned red, but he didn't know how to refuse.

Coir raincoats look simple, but they are actually not cheap.

Those who are not very wealthy will weave it by themselves.

If you buy it in Chang'an City, it will cost seven or eight hundred Wen at least.

Of course the big families don't care, but for the real poor people, it's almost half a month's worth of food.

"Just take it if you tell me, the old man has a carriage, it won't get wet!"

Wei Zheng thought for a while and said, "I don't know where my brother and his family are going?"

The man scratched his head, and straightened the bamboo hat on the child's head slightly.

Seeing that Wei Zheng was drenched with water all over his head and face soon, he finally took off his coir raincoat.

"Borrow the old man's bamboo hat and just use it. I really dare not accept the coir raincoat!"

After Wei Zheng put on the coir raincoat again, the man said: "Our family is originally from Sanyuan County. In the second year of Zhenguan, Mr. Liu of the Liu family invited craftsmen to work in Chang'an, and he really made a fortune. But now you know, What kind of ghost is Chang'an City, if you don't go back to your hometown, I'm afraid you will starve to death here."

Wei Zheng's eyes dimmed slightly.

In this turmoil, the most disadvantaged are craftsmen like them.

Once upon a time, each craftsman had a large order in his hand.

The general environment is good, and no one is worried that there will be no business.

However, the sudden storm caused the withdrawal of large orders, and at the same time the price of raw materials soared, no matter how rich the net worth was, it would be wiped out.

In the past few days, there are not a few craftsmen who have hanged themselves in Chang'an City

"Everything is because of those people who deserved to die long ago!"

Wei Zheng cursed in his heart.

"It's just right, the old man is going to Jingyang, so I can give you a ride along the way!"

After finishing speaking, the Hanzi's family could not refuse, picked up the child first, and got into the carriage.

The woman looked at the man, and the man smiled and said, "Then thank you, old man!"

In this case, there is no need to hide anything.

Fortunately, Wei Zheng's carriage was not too small.

After walking along the official road for an hour, there were a few more people in Wei Zheng's carriage.

Almost all women and children.

Later, Wei Zheng and the man simply gave up their space.

They are all on the way. In this ghostly weather, it is difficult to guarantee that women and children will not be damaged by the heavy rain.

"Daniu, where did you work in Chang'an City?"

Along the way, Wei Zheng also became acquainted with this man named 'Daniu'.

Daniu also yelled 'Uncle' one by one.

"Uncle, we used to have a courtyard in Zhaoguofang. Usually, Fangling received orders from outside and distributed them to each family. A while ago, when the academy was expanded, we were responsible for making tin buckets, but it disappeared later. To make a living, we have seven or eight families of blacksmiths, and they have moved away long ago.”

Chapter 1012 Wang Xuance and Wei Zheng

Coming out from the north of Chang'an City is Sanyuan County.

After passing Sanyuan County, at most twenty miles away, we arrived in Jingyang County.

Liujiazhuangzi was originally located between Jingyang County and Sanyuan County, so the distance is even closer.

After entering Sanyuan County, you can reach Liujiazhuangzi in just one meal.

It was raining heavily, and the journey was difficult.

Wei Zheng decided to settle down in Sanyuan County, take a rest, and wait for the rain to subside before continuing on the road.

Even if Daniel didn't know Wei Zheng's identity, he could tell from his behavior that this old man was not an ordinary person.

He desperately invited Wei Zheng to come to his home to rest.

Since entering Chang'an City in the second year of Zhenguan, Daniel has not forgotten his hometown.

During the Chinese New Year holidays, I often go back to my hometown to visit.

The small courtyard is a bit crude, but it exudes a warm energy.

Picking up a sledge from the ground and sticking it against the wall, Daniel scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Uncle, my house is dilapidated, don't dislike me!"

Wei Zheng felt emotional in his heart.

In Chang'an City, as long as there is craftsmanship, food and clothing are not a problem.

Those with slightly better craftsmanship can even lead a prosperous life.

In the past few years, countless people have achieved a leap in class.

There are even many people who started from a small craftsman and became a wealthy businessman.

If it weren't for the messy things that happened in Chang'an City, Da Niu should have lived a hundred times better than now.

"Clean it up, it's your own home after all, it's more comfortable than living in Chang'an City."

Wei Zheng could only use such words to comfort Daniel.

Sitting down, holding the rough pottery bowl brought by Daniel, Wei Zheng frowned.

In the bowl is the water that Daniel just brought up from the well outside.

After several years of habit, people with a little status in Chang'an no longer drink raw water.

Immortal Sun and Immortal Doctor Li made it clear that if you drink too much unboiled water, worms will grow in your stomach.

But Daniu was kind enough to punch him, and Wei Zheng was too embarrassed to shirk it. He happened to be thirsty, so he drank it clean.

Daniu's wife planned to start a fire to cook, and Xiaowa went outside to collect firewood sensiblely.

Wei Zheng was worried that the little baby would be in danger, so he asked his old groom to go with him.

"When you leave, leave some money behind"