[Red House] That natural stay

The food was not looted after all, and was stopped in time by the soldiers who arrived soon.But it was not so complete. Everyone saw the menacing group of people and quickly hid the stolen rice in their arms or cuffs.

"What's going on here?!" Zhou Zhi's voice sounded from behind the crowd, and they parted ways soon.

Zhou Zhi had an ugly expression on his face. He naturally knew what had happened. He had solved the problem he had been worrying for a long time. He was in a happy mood and was planning to spend some time with his beautiful concubine. .That's not to mention, when he knew that the granary was burned, and the rice that was supposed to be transported to Qingcheng was looted by the people, he understood even more. If he offended the governor's brother-in-law because of this incident, he would definitely walk away without eating.So I rushed over in a hurry.

"Master Zhou!" Steward Liu walked over with a sullen face when he saw him coming.

At this time, the scene had been brought under control, and soldiers with knives surrounded the scattered people.

"Butler Liu." Zhou Zhi called out politely, "What's going on here?" There was serious doubt on his expression.

"What's going on? Master Zhou, don't you know?" Butler Liu looked worried. He now suspects that Zhou Zhi led this matter.On the surface, he dedicated this year's new rice to the governor, but secretly he was unwilling, so he planned this granary fire case.

Zhou Zhi's heart skipped a beat, secretly screaming that something was wrong.Butler Liu is Liangshan's confidant and also the chief steward. He came to Min County this time for this batch of grain.If this matter is considered to be led by him, and he sues him in front of Liang Shan, then even his sister will not be able to save himself.

"Butler Liu, I really don't know what happened!" With a bitter expression on his face, he began to cry out. "Not long ago, I just finished discussing the disaster relief with my husband. I was just about to go to bed when I received news that the granary was on fire, and rushed over here in a hurry. Besides, Steward Liu should know that my loyalty to my brother-in-law is as good as heaven and earth. The sun and the moon can tell!"

After hearing these words, Butler Liu's expression softened. "Lord Zhou, something like this happened. It's not easy for me to explain it to the Governor. Besides," when he said this, his expression sank again, "This incident was premeditated and organized. It seems that someone wanted to Stop the governor from helping the people!"

"Don't worry, Steward Liu, I will definitely investigate this matter and give the governor an explanation." Zhou Zhi said solemnly.He and Liang Shan are ants on the same rope, and this incident is indeed full of strangeness.Why did the fire start after all the new rice was shipped out?Obviously the other party knows this 'trade-in'.Thinking of this, Zhou Zhi's back broke out in cold sweat.It was as if there was a pair of eyes in the dark watching their every move.

"Then please Mr. Zhou take more trouble." Butler Liu cupped his hands.Although I look down on Zhou Zhi in my heart, he is the wife and younger brother of the governor after all.When the anger subsides, I still need to be polite.

"No, no, Steward Liu is being polite. But... what should we do tomorrow?" Zhou Zhi said cautiously.

"Hey, tomorrow we can only use those rice for porridge." Butler Liu glanced at the messy or collapsed or overturned grain transportation lanes.After a few days, the people will arrive, so naturally they have to put on a show.Besides, if you report the news of the fire in the granary, if you find something that shouldn't appear, it's not a joke.If the rice is gone, you can get it from other places, but if the Wushamao is gone, you can't get it back.

"Yes, yes, I will definitely do a good job of disaster relief tomorrow." Zhou Zhi always seemed a little servile in front of Butler Liu. My sister brings endless troubles.Just a little exaggeration or embellishment to say a few words in front of Liang Shan is enough for him to drink a pot.

"Well, we must seize the time to thoroughly investigate this matter in the next few days. Sir will assist Mr. Zhou well. I will rush back and report to the governor first."

"Then Steward Liu, go slowly."

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Before dawn, sheds were set up inside and outside the city and pots were set up, and the mouth-watering rice was poured into the pot, and coarse grains such as wheat and corn flour were added to cook everything together.

And the common people lined up in front of each pot early.Gradually, the fragrance wafted out, and everyone swallowed hard.My stomach growled non-stop.

After the porridge is cooked, put it into their bowls one by one.

"Thank you, thank you sir!" An old man carefully held the bowl in his hand and kept saying thanks.There was a grateful smile on his face.

The three of Mo Jue watched all this from outside the crowd.The mood is complicated, especially Xia Rong, at least they prevented the mildewed rice from being eaten by the common people this time.But if they want to thoroughly benefit the common people, they have not done enough, and the court has not done enough.Not only in times of disaster, but also in times of peace without wars, people should be more considerate.In this way, their southern country will be more prosperous and powerful.

And the implementation of all this requires a strong ruler.

"My lord, let's queue up too!" Xie Tiao, who didn't know it, smiled and said to Mo Jue.

"Well, let's go!" So the three of them also headed towards the long lines.

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"How's it going?" Zhou Zhi sat in the quaint study and asked the person in front of him.

"My lord, there were only those brought by Butler Liu last night. Other than that, I didn't find any suspicious people." The guard-looking man standing in front of the desk said respectfully.

"Only those people brought by Steward Liu? How many?"

"About thirty people."

Zhou Zhi was silent for a while, the person who set the fire was most likely mixed with those carrying the rice bags, set the fire while others were not paying attention, and then fled.Moreover, this cannot be done by one person, and there must be accomplices among them.

"Go check it out again, something must have happened at that time." Zhou Zhi said in a deep voice.

"Yes! This subordinate will investigate now." The man was about to leave after speaking.

"Wait, what's going on with the porridge?"

The man stopped his body, "The common people are very grateful to you, and they shouted to Master Qingtian!"

Only then did Zhou Zhi slowly reveal a smile.

"Okay, go down!" Zhou Zhi waved his hand.

"Yes."

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"My lord, drink more." Xie Tiao poured the extra bowl of porridge into Mo Jue's bowl.

"Don't patronize me, drink more yourself." Mo Jue's expression changed, and he persuaded softly.

"Young master, don't worry, there's still a lot! I'll just queue up later." Xie Tiao smiled nonchalantly.

"En." Unable to screw him, Mo Jue had no choice but to respond.

This year's porridge made from new rice is very much wanted, and I want to fool the people sent by the court, so the rice portion is also sufficient.It is also mixed with the fragrance of corn, and the days seem to have returned to before the snow disaster.

It is impossible to eat and drink enough. Even if you go to the row again, there will only be a little "washing water" left when it is your turn.So when Xie Tiao wanted to queue up again, Mo Jue stopped him and handed him a piece of leftover cake.

"Eat, eat enough, go to a place with me." He said.