Huan Rong

In the evening, the government army and health servants returned to the west of the city.

More than [-] people knelt in front of the county yamen. In addition to the officials who were re-enrolled and assessed, scattered officials who were dismissed also gathered here, hoping that the county magistrate would show mercy and not take away their errands.

The two casual officials kowtowed on their knees, and after a few heavy blows, their foreheads were bruised and swollen.Everyone followed suit, and the sound of bang bang was endless.Seeing the return of the government army and healthy servants, the begging for mercy in front of the door suddenly increased several times.

"The whole family of servants depends on Lumi, please forgive me!"

Shi Shao turned a blind eye, stepped around the crowd, and walked directly into the gate of the mansion, not bothering to look out of the corner of his eye.

Under the eaves of the corridor, Huan Rong ate five peaches, two plates of mahua, and three grain cakes in one sitting, but still didn't feel full.The little boy took it for granted, and went to the kitchen with an empty plate in his hand to order the meal to be prepared. Based on the current appetite of the lord, it is estimated that two buckets of rice will be steamed.

"Your Majesty."

"Jingde is back, sit down quickly." Huan Rong beckoned, and pushed a plate of peaches in front of Shi Shao, "Taste the peaches from Kuaiji County, Jingde."

Shi Shao was silent for two seconds, and suddenly wanted to sigh.

The longer we get along and the deeper we get to know Huan Rong, the more he doubts his ability to know people.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Huan Rong has no talent, that he doesn't have the ability to control counties, nor does it mean that Huan Rong's behavior is undignified and does not meet the standards of the gentry, but that Huan Rong's character is a bit special, especially his appetite, which is stronger than that of the government army Han is even more amazing.

A gentry gentleman who is not worth a weak crown can eat at least half a barrel of rice for a meal.Less than two quarters after the meal, the whole plate of cold utensils was brought to the table, and two quarters later, the servants brought melons and fruits with honey.

During the time of living in the county government office, Shi Shao experienced a strange mental journey from surprise to calmness, from stunned to habit.

Sitting down, Shi Shao picked up a peach, wiped off the water droplets on the peach, and opened his mouth to take a bite.

The peach flesh almost melts in the mouth, and the plump juice overflows the mouth.

Shi Shao was stunned for a moment, not admiring the sweetness of peaches, but began to seriously think about how much gold and silver he could get out of the pockets of barbarians by transporting such peaches to the Northland.

Huan Rong propped his arms behind his back, bathed in the evening sunlight, with a smile on his lips, his whole body seemed to be covered with a halo.

"Tomorrow is bound to be a sunny day."

Shi Shao held the peach, his eyes fell on Huan Rong's face, he was momentarily dazed.Immediately turned his head, continued to eat the peach meat, stared at the red peach pit, and did not make a sound for a long time.

"Respect?"

"Your Majesty, have you ever heard of Murong Xianbei's Phoenix Emperor?"

"Oh?" Huan Rong raised his eyebrows in surprise, sat upright and asked, "I would like to hear the details."

"Murong Xianbei nobles have a good reputation, especially among the royal family." Shi Shao put down the peach pit, took a cloth towel to wipe his hands, and said, "When I was in Beidi, I often heard that Princess Qinghe was beautiful in six parts, and her younger brother was still at the age of nine. In that year, the good name has spread widely."

"So?" Huan Rong looked at Shi Shao in confusion.Whether Murong Xianbei is beautiful or not has anything to do with him?The scumbag robs beauties every now and then, he doesn't have this hobby.

"The meaning of the servant, the barbarian's knowledge is humble, and he has never known Mr. Lang."

Huan Rong froze for two seconds, his mood was indescribable.

He knew that it was the fashion nowadays, and it was not a taboo to praise a man's beauty, but why was it so awkward to his ears?

Murong Xianbei, Princess Qinghe, seemed familiar.

The prince of Xianbei, the small character Fenghuang.

Huan Rong's expression paused slightly, he must be quite famous in history, right?

While thinking about it, the little boy came back with a lacquer box in his hands, followed by several servants, holding roasted meat in their hands, and carrying rice together.The reason why it was so fast was because the chef was familiar with Huan Rong's habits and prepared well in advance.

"Jingde stayed for dinner." Huan Rong stood up and said with a smile.

"No." Shi Shao didn't refuse.

The two walked into the inner room, and the maidservant placed the roasted meat and rice on separate tables, and brought wine cups, but what was scooped up was not fine wine, but honey water specially prepared by A Mi.

He eats and sleeps without talking. Shi Shao has lived in the north for a long time, but his etiquette and habits have not changed.

The two sat opposite each other and ate, following the same strict etiquette.The difference is that Huan Rong's cooking speed is three times faster, and the amount of rice is reduced by half in a blink of an eye.

If the boss doesn't stop, it's not always easy for the subordinates to drop their chopsticks first.

While counting the rice grains, Shi Shao sighed in his heart, eating with the Fujun is really a test.

The army of the Jianfu Mansion was busy all day, and when they returned, they were so hungry that their chests were stuck to their backs.Seeing that the cook brought the food, he immediately took a big bowl to fill the rice, poured the fragrant broth, and then put two chopsticks of pickled vegetables, a few mouthfuls was half of the bowl.

Because there are many people eating, the cook, in order to save time, lifts the wooden barrel for steaming rice into the courtyard, and sets up a simple stove with a large pot of boiling broth on it.

The large pieces of mutton were washed up by boiling water, and the emerald green scallions floated on the surface of the oily soup.

The meal was served in the mansion, and everyone ate with full belly, but the officials and casual officials kneeling outside the mansion were crying bitterly.

Kneeling for a long time, not to mention being baked by the scorching sun, but also suffering from hunger.Now smelling the aroma of the broth, the gurgling sounds of the stomach keep coming and going, it's really miserable.

Watching them, the spies tied to the stake wanted to roll their eyes.

Is this little crime unbearable?They have been bundled for half a month!Bitten by mosquitoes and insects every day, with a pig's face on his face, and being spat on by the county residents in the west of the city from time to time, who is worse?

The summer is long, and it is still not dark at the end of Youshi.

As the heat recedes, mosquitoes become more active.

The spies on the horse posts had nowhere to hide but to be bitten by mosquitoes.The officials and scattered officials in front of the county government couldn't bear it, and the sound of slapping down became louder and louder, and they asked their colleagues for help if they couldn't slap themselves.

From the perspective of those who don't know the inside story, it seems that 50 people dislike each other, slap each other, and prepare to start a group fight.

Several officials slapped mosquitoes with their hands and complained to each other.

"I said earlier that the county magistrate has an extraordinary background, and it is not advisable to disown him!"

Snapped!

"Listen to me early, how can there be today!"

Snapped!

"It's already like this, what's the use of talking about it!"

Snapped!Snapped!

An official opened his mouth to refute, and slapped his face with two slaps, leaving clear red marks immediately.

Inside the gate, well-fed and well-fed healthy servants were crouching in front of the door panel, watching through the crack of the door, and seeing the miserable conditions of the officials, they could not help grinning from the corners of their mouths to their ears.

Well deserved!

Let you have the audacity to try to give your husband a bad start, you deserve today!

The three officials who were arrested first were exempted from the treatment of binding horse posts because of their good performance. They were fined to bulldoze and pull weeds every day, and they dared not complain at all.Compared with what happened to their colleagues outside the door, the three of them secretly rejoiced that they were caught early and woke up quickly, luckily.

From noon to You hour, and then from You hour to midnight, when the healthy servants of the ex-fu army returned, the county government gates were never opened again.

Officials and scattered officials knelt outside the door, but dared not to leave, and staying was suffering.At night, the howling of wild wolves came from my ears, and the nearby forest was flickering with dark green, and I couldn't help but start to feel frightened.

The county magistrate is determined not to see them, it is useless for them to stay here, maybe they will feed the wolves!

With the howling of wolves one after another, no less than a few people retreated in their hearts.

The errands are gone, and you can find other ways to support your family.If it doesn't work, depending on the direct branch of the family is also a way to survive.If you fall into the belly of a wolf for no reason, you will not be able to complain in front of the palace of the king of hell.

After much deliberation, a little Shi and the thief finally stood up gritted their teeth, supported each other and walked towards the east of the city.In less than ten breaths, another five or six officials and scattered officials got up.

More and more people left, and the rest began to feel restless, showing a bit of anxiety on their expressions.

A chief of the pavilion stood up, followed immediately by a town assistant.

The pavilion chief and assistant officer knelt firmly on the ground, showing no intention of leaving.

In less than half an hour, a large area was vacated in front of the county yamen, all the scattered officials left, more than half of the officials left, and the remaining two slaps can be counted.

Another person couldn't hold on, and wanted to get up and go home, but his arm was suddenly grabbed by his colleagues.

In the bright moonlight, the voice of the pavilion chief and assistant officer was clear to the ears.

"I can persist for most of the day, not less than one or two hours."

Hearing this, the remaining six people ground their molars and finally made up their minds to wait in front of the door all night.

After an unknown amount of time, the howling of wolves gradually faded away, and the sky was slightly brighter. The six of them rubbed their faces vigorously, relaxing their nerves that had been tense all night.

In the middle of the day, the sky is bright, the temperature gradually rises, and the dew hanging on the tips of the hair and between the eyebrows begins to evaporate.

The pavilion chief and assistant officer sneezed, opened his eyes only to realize that at some point, he had fallen asleep in a daze.Turning around and counting, there are six people including myself, not one is missing.

Both legs were numb from kneeling, and it hurt to move.The six people were rubbing their knees when they heard a creaking sound, and the county government gate finally opened.The slightly piercing sound was like a fairy sound to the ears of several people.

The six raised their heads in unison, twelve eyes shot into the door, and fell on the healthy servant who opened the door.

"Your Majesty has a call, follow me."

After the words fell, the healthy servant folded his arms and waited for the six people to get up.Seeing that their faces were full of excitement one moment, the next moment they grinned, clutching their knees and staggering, showing no sympathy at all.

"Quick."

Jianfu's footsteps were flying, and the six of them didn't dare to complain at all, they could only support each other to speed up, so as not to be left too far behind by Jianpu.

After passing through the front hall and two corridors, the servant stopped in front of a mottled wooden door.

The six of them hurried to the eaves almost three steps at a time. After standing still, their hearts were beating like drums, and the soreness and numbness in their legs were ignored.

"Mr. Lang, the person has been brought."

The healthy servant reported outside the door, and a boy walked to the door, glanced at them, and then nodded.

The six of them didn't dare to breathe, and followed the boy into the room.

The county office has been dilapidated for a long time, and after a whole month of repairs, the walls and roof are still old.

Bamboo mats are laid on the ground, presumably to cover the damaged floor.

Huan Rong was wearing a deep blue dress and was sitting on the futon.Shi Shao sits on the right, and Liu Laozhi sits on the left.

Liu Canjun didn't understand very much, but he just came to inform that the notice had been posted, the powerful in the county had been warned, and the government army was guarding him for land measurement and other matters. It was time for him to set off for Jingkou.As a result, without saying a word, he somehow became a "witness" again.

It stands to reason that if you eat a pit, you will gain a wisdom. If you have previous experience, you should not step on the pit easily.He had no choice but to guard against Huan Rong, but he couldn't guard against Shi Sheren who was sitting peacefully beside him!Liu Canjun fell into the pit with one foot and couldn't pull it out even if he tried to pull it out.

The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became, Liu Laozhi gritted his teeth at Shi Shao, his face covered with dark clouds.

Several officials just saluted, looked up at Liu Canjun's black face, and almost knelt down on the spot.He thought to himself, could it be that the county magistrate didn't want to spare them, but brought them in and cut them off with a knife?

"Your Majesty, I know my mistake!"

Headed by the pavilion chief and assistant officer, they dared not say much, let alone look directly at Huan Rong, and directly bowed their heads to admit their mistake, hoping to be treated leniently and keep their jobs at least.

"Do you really know your mistake?"

"Servants dare not lie."

Huan Rong didn't make a sound, and the room fell into silence.The six people suddenly felt the pressure doubled, and their foreheads began to sweat.

After a long time, a voice finally sounded from the top of my head, "If that's the case, I'll let you pass the assessment and be re-appointed."

assessment?

Re-record?

The six people looked up in astonishment, and suddenly remembered the contents of the notice, and their hearts began to beat wildly.

If the county magistrate refuses to summon him, is it not a punishment but a test?

"There is war in the north, Yandu is in an important area, and it is close to Murong Xianbei. It is very likely that there will be rebels fleeing. In case of danger, the county government must come forward to calm the people." Huan Rong paused, paying attention to the expressions of the six people. more and more serious.

"Those who are not determined will panic when things happen. Even if I have talents, I will not use them. If you can stand the test, the salary will be increased by half for each person. If you can maintain your strength and work hard, you can be a national official."

Joy fell from the sky, the six people were so excited that they couldn't control themselves, their panic and complaints all disappeared without a trace, and they were full of gratitude.

"Xie Fujun is not guilty, the servants must do their best to repay the Fujun's great kindness!"

Huan Rong was saluted by the next few people, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.Compared with fighting wits and courage with Da Sima Huan, or playing guessing with envoy Xi Ji, he really prefers dealing with honest people.

The six bowed up again, their faces flushed.

Huan Rong struck while the iron was hot, and ordered the six of them to take up their posts immediately, and together with the prison gate pavilion chief and thief arrested earlier, they measured the acres of fields and tracked down the tenants and shady households.

"The servants will live up to the trust of the lord!"

"good!"

Huan Rong smiled and nodded, and almost patted the other person on the shoulder and said: Come on, I trust you!

After several people walked out of the county office, their heads gradually calmed down, and they finally realized what they just promised and what kind of guarantee they made.

"Really want to check?"

According to the meaning of the county magistrate, the tyrants in the county must be thoroughly offended.

"Check!" The pavilion chief and assistant officer gritted his teeth and said firmly, "When I enter the county government office today, I will be regarded as taking refuge in the lord. If I don't do anything, I can gain a way out. There is no place to die!"

"Yes!" The head of the pavilion at the prison gate, having seen Huan Rong's tricks before and suffered a lot, firmly agreed with his swollen face.

The rest don't hesitate anymore, since they have already fought their way out anyway, it is better to go all the way to the dark.

Looking at the southern lands, who is more powerful than Sima Huan?

The Chen family has been entrenched in Yandu for a hundred years, and it is true that the tree has deep roots, but apart from Chen Kongzhang in the early years, there has never been a pivotal figure.If it weren't for Wu's surname, there would be no today at all!

The nine people are inextricably linked with the powerful and powerful in the county, and three of them are distant relatives of the Chen family.However, when it comes to one's own life and interests, all these relationships can be shortened without any hesitation.

The snake has its way, and the rat has its way.

Don't look at them as low-level officials, if you really want to care about them, they can still win a lot of power.With Huan Rong at his back, it may not be impossible for the Chen family to be wary.

Huan Rong was busy measuring the land in Yandu, checking the household registration, and made the first stab at Yandu tyrants.

In Murong Xianbei far in the north, some people also saw the disadvantages of tenants and shady households.Headed by Shang Shu Zuo Servant She Guangxin Gong, some Xianbei people of insight went to the lord of the country, speaking of the shortcomings of this place, hoping that the imperial court will force the powerful nobles to release the people.

"The aristocrats and nobles are arrogant, and they accumulate private slaves, resulting in the reduction of households, the cut off of regular salaries for officials, and the demise of soldiers."

"It is advisable to measure the acres of land in the country, check out the tenants, stop the shaded households, check the household registration, and return all the counties and counties."

It was originally a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, but unexpectedly, the introduction of the letter completely stabbed the hornet's nest.The Xianbei royal family and aristocrats first jumped out to object, with the posture of "whoever dares to search their fields and release their tenants, they will kill them".

Guang Xingong withstood the pressure and argued hard with the opponents, causing a lot of trouble.

The Xianbei court was in chaos, and there was no waiting for reinforcements on the battlefield. They were defeated by Wang Meng's troops one after another.

Under such circumstances, Murong Liang and Qin Jing reached an agreement, willing to exchange five hundred Han people for one golden bead.

The agreement between the two was reached in private, and it is not known that Murong She will be involved.It wasn't until Murong Liang returned to the country and began to collect people openly and secretly that King Yuyang felt that something was wrong.

It's a pity that it's too late. With Qin Jing's character, if he wants to tear up the agreement, unless Murong Liang dies, there will be no one who should be given to him!

The Di people lost to the Xianbei people were rich and powerful, and if they wanted to take Murong Liang away, they could only try to grab it on the way.I fought all the way when I came, and it will be even more uneven when I leave.

Watching the two teams go far away, Qin Jing raised his right arm to catch the diving goshawk, untied the silk cloth from the goshawk's leg, and couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he saw the contents on it.

Shi Shao, known as the "Nanpi God of Wealth", took advantage of the chaos to escape from begging Xianbei, and has been missing for several months.Qin's search in the north was unsuccessful, and he was expected to have traveled south to Jin and sent people to Jiankang City, but unfortunately no clues were found.

Unexpectedly, he actually showed up in the area of ​​Sheyang and Yandu.

Sheyang, Yandu...

Qin Jing brushed the goshawk's back feathers, and suddenly remembered that Huan Rong, who gave him the golden pearl, seemed to be an official in Yandu?