Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

After returning to the teacher's house, Mr. Gu asked about the results.

"Zhixian Wei really doesn't want the villagers to continue farming."

Qin Yunhe had told his teacher before that he wanted to try to convince Wei Chengji not to take the land.

Mr. Gu believed that no matter what the magistrate's considerations were, he would not and could not agree to this.

But since Qin Yunhe insisted, Mr. Gu had no choice but to let him give it a try.

Just tell him not to persuade him directly, but to ask tentatively. Otherwise, not only will he fail to convince others, but he will also make people think he is troublesome.

The result was exactly as Mr. Gu expected.

"This is to be expected. Don't be discouraged. What about your neighbor's matter? He should have been done."

Qin Yunhe nodded: "Yes. That matter was settled as soon as I said it."

It turns out that the teacher's predictions are always accurate.

"You are just a magistrate who has not yet taken office. You really have no right to interfere in this matter. Anyway, this time you mainly want to help your neighbor. Now that it's done, don't be dejected."

I understand the truth, but I just find it hard to accept it in my heart: those who can become county magistrates have read many books of sages, and they have a "mirror hanging high" above their heads. Even if they are not honest and serve the people, they should not exploit the people like this.

Even though it's hard to accept, there's nothing we can do about it.

After saying goodbye to his teacher, Qin Yunhe took a ox cart back home.

The ox cart rocked out of the city gate, and Qin Yunhe was thinking about things in the cart.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the driver suddenly asked, "Master Qin, is that the man in front of you the one you met on the street yesterday from your village?"

Qin Yunhe looked up and saw that the person walking very slowly in front of him was indeed Zhuzi.

"Pillar?"

Zhuzi turned around and saw that it was Qin Yunhe, then he became more lively and bowed: "Master Qin."

"Come on in the car. I have to go back to the village too, so I can give you a ride."

Zhuzi nodded, got into the car silently and said nothing more.

Qin Yunhe knew that he must feel embarrassed when he was seen walking in the streets wearing shackles yesterday, so he did not say anything.

The ox cart continued to move slowly back.

I don't know how long it took, but Zhuzi suddenly said, "Master Qin, thank you for pleading for me."

Wei Chengji wanted to do Qin Yunhe a favor, and even specifically instructed his subordinates to say that it was for the face of Lord Qin.

Qin Yunhe said: "It's nothing, you didn't commit such a serious crime in this matter."

Zhuzi couldn't hold back his tears anymore after hearing this: "Why do you treat me like this..."

Qin Yunhe was also speechless.

He wanted to say that there are many injustices in this world.

However, should we accept the injustice that exists when there are many injustices?

The people have done nothing wrong. They just want to live a better life, but they have to endure all this.

Zhuzi quickly stopped crying and asked, "Master Qin, what does a magistrate do?"

"To judge a case for someone else."

"Solving a case? Can you also redress injustice for someone?"

Qin Yunhe was silent for a moment: "Yes."

"Master Qin, I feel wronged. My land is so far from the river, why do you say I am occupying the river? Others have not paid the river trespassing fee, why do you only arrest me and parade me through the streets? Others don't have to wear shackles..."

When talking about this, Zhuzi could no longer speak. He choked in his throat and his eyes were blurred with tears.

Ordinary people would feel ashamed when seeing an official, and would be terrified when they were reprimanded. Being dragged out into the street and paraded through the streets in shackles like this would make them feel so humiliated, embarrassed and frightened that they didn't know how to calm down.

why?

It's because you have no money and no power but you can see things so clearly and take them so seriously.

Qin Yunhe did not answer, and Zhuzi did not insist on asking further.

He knew in his heart that Qin Yunhe had done his utmost.

After returning home, Qin Yunhe was still in a bad mood, so he thought about going to talk to Chen Er.

Qin Yunhe was busy with social events recently and had no time to look for Chen Er. Chen Er was very happy to see Qin Yunhe coming to play with him.

"Where do you want to go?"

"Just wander around. How about going to see the medicinal garden you planted?"

"Okay! I've been wanting to take you there for a while, but you've been too busy."

As they talked, the two of them walked out side by side.

“Are you ready to harvest your sweet potatoes?”

"Well, it's almost harvest time. The growth is pretty good this year, so the harvest should be pretty good too."

Although the fields were not of the best quality, the sweet potato harvest was good. Chen Er couldn't help but feel it was a pity to have to harvest them like that.

I just didn't have the courage to say it, but my tone was full of regret.

Qin Yunhe advised him: "Don't even think about it. Harvest one last season to recover some of your losses. Now you and Yunniang grow herbs, which are more valuable than sweet potatoes. Once the herbs are harvested and you have some savings, you can buy a few acres of good farmland, and your life will naturally get better and better."

"Yes, I know. You will see it later. Yunniang is really good at growing herbs."

Chen Er grinned again.

The two talked all the way and soon arrived at Chen Er's herb field.

Qin Yunhe didn't know anything about herbs, but they looked lush and green, and growing vigorously.

"What kind of herb is this?"

"Yunniang said it was called Scutellaria baicalensis."

"It looks like it's growing very vigorously. This one should be harvested soon."

"We can't harvest it this year. Yunniang said that it takes several years to grow Scutellaria baicalensis before it can be harvested. But if we grow it, prepare it and sell it, we can earn a lot of money."

Chen Er's speech became more and more different. Qin Yunhe smiled slightly and was happy for him.

"Are these acres of land planted with Scutellaria baicalensis?"

"No, I also planted Astragalus, but it will take several years to harvest it."

"It will take several years to collect the harvest, so what should we do in the next few years?"

You can't just go without food or drink for several years and wait for it to mature.

Chen Er scratched his head: "I also planted some crops that can be harvested that year, although the price may be cheaper. Then Yunniang can occasionally help people see a doctor or something, and I can do some odd jobs when I am free. I will have no problem making a living."

Qin Yunhe finally felt relieved.

"You won't be able to harvest the herbs for a while, so don't pay me the rent for now. I won't wait for this little rent. I'll pay you after you harvest it."

Chen Er wanted to shake his hand, but Qin Yunhe said, "It's not like you don't want it anymore. Wait until you harvest the herbs. Yunniang is pregnant now, so she needs to eat better so that the baby will be strong. Won't you have to spend money everywhere after the baby is born? Don't be polite to me."

After hearing Qin Yunhe say that letting Yunniang eat better would help the baby to be born strong, Chen Er finally gave up insisting.

He knew very well how terrible it was for a child to be unhealthy.

"Then I won't be polite to you. I will make it up to you when I have money."

"okay."

The two men walked back again. It was not so hot now. Villagers passing by in twos and threes on the road greeted Qin Yunhe and saluted.

"Ah Wen, you're going to move to the mansion from now on, right? You won't be able to go back to the village anymore?"

In fact, Qin Yunhe didn’t think much about this issue. In his heart, this is his hometown and he will come back sooner or later.

"Not necessarily. When I'm old and have resigned from my post, it would be wonderful to come back and enjoy my retirement."

"Haha, I'll be old by then, so we two old men can go pick autumn vegetables together."

"Okay, hahaha."