-= Yi Zhi saw that Xu Rong, regardless of whether he was convinced in his heart or not, was actually at a disadvantage. He raised his hand to help her slightly and said, "I have something urgent. I want to ask you, sir, to do it. I don't know if you can do it." willing?"
After hearing this, Xu Rong quickly replied: "Yes, yes, I'm afraid the student won't be able to do this."
Qiu Yizhi smiled and said: "Sir, you are too modest again. I am afraid that only you can do this."
He was afraid of Xu Rong and had to decline modestly, so he went on to say: "Although our county is also a land of plenty in the south of the Yangtze River, there are many mountains and hills in the county, and the water network is also quite dense. Most of the cultivated land is scattered and small, and the ownership is very unclear. In addition, since the emperor came to power this year, he has encouraged mulberry farming and the people in the county have reclaimed a large amount of wasteland, making the land area even more difficult to measure. Therefore, I would like to trouble you to measure and register the area, ownership, and barrenness of all the land under our county. Being clear can also lay the foundation for future governance..."
Xu Rong listened to Qiu Yizhi's eloquent words, but she was thinking to herself: This is obviously sending me far away! However, he just agreed too early and too simply, and now there is no room for return!
Just listen to Qiu Yizhi continue to say: "Although this matter is trivial, it is a major matter related to the long-term stability of the county. It must be handled by a talented man like Mr. It's just that the literary style of this county is not strong, and people who are literate are not able to handle it." There aren’t many, so please go ahead and look for a few just for this matter.”
After saying that, Qiu Yizhi took out two ingots of gold from his sleeves and handed them to Xu Rong, and then continued: "These two ingots of gold are at least two taels, which is enough for the husband to finance half a year, and can also buy some pens, inks, paper and inkstones." We need to hire two helpers for such supplies. As for your husband’s residence, I think the house Zhao Chengxiao found for your husband is very good, and he is not aggrieved to live here all the time... "
Qiu Yizhi kept talking nonchalantly, saying, "Sir, if you have any difficulties, just come to me and talk about it." This article was not finished until Xu Rong was stunned by what he said. His mouth was wide open and he couldn't say a word.
When Qiu Yi saw Xu Rong's silly expression, she felt it was funny in her heart, but she tried not to laugh out loud. She just smiled and said, "Okay, I brought a lot of soft stuff from Jinling. We need to tidy things up. The yamen will be in a mess and it will be really shady. Mr. I have been here for a few days." After that, he walked into the yamen without looking back.
When everyone saw it, they drove cars and carried people, and followed Qiu Yizhi into the Shanyin County Yamen, leaving only Xu Rong standing in front of the county government gate, wondering what had just happened.
After dismissing this promise, Qiu Yi was in a good mood and ordered everyone to pile their luggage randomly in the yard behind the county government hall. There was no need to sort it out immediately, and they would have a good meal first.
Everyone was very happy to hear Qiu Yi's order because they encountered robbers on the road before, the journey was very tense after that, and they were even more exhausted after arriving at the county town.
Qiu Yizhi had previously extorted money from countless officials who wanted to be their disciples in Jinling City. Although he was not rich now, he was still very rich, so he took out dozens of taels of silver and gave them to Wu Ruofei, who had extraordinary cooking skills. Let her take command from the center, whether it's going to the restaurant to order banquets, or buying ingredients to cook by herself, in short, she has to buy a few tables so that everyone under her can have a good meal.
Wu Ruofei took the silver and walked around the Shanyin County Government Office. He went into the kitchen to have a look, then looked up at the sky and said to Qiu Yi: "Sir, I think the inside of the County Government Office is very spacious." "Look, it doesn't look like it's going to rain. How about setting up a few tables in the yard, and I'll cook a few dishes for you all to try?"
Wu Ruofei was interested in cooking, and Qiu Yizhi was overjoyed. Naturally, she had no reason to refuse and said "Okay" repeatedly.
So Wu Ruofei started issuing orders one by one: he first took out his pen and ink and made a list. Since the two sisters Yang Ying'er and Yang Qiao'er were familiar with the county, he asked them to go to the market to buy ingredients. He also asked Zhao Chengxiao to lead a few soldiers under his command to move the tables, chairs and benches. Placed neatly in the yard.
Wen Lingjiao, who was standing by, saw that everyone had gone out to do errands, and she couldn't help but feel empty in her heart, so she took the initiative to step forward and said softly: "Miss Wu, you see they are all gone, but I am here. I don't know. How can I help?"
After hearing this, Wu Ruofei covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Miss Wen. I also need two helpers when I cook. Mr. Qiu, Mr. Lin and Miss Yuchi are all rough, so what's wrong? I'll keep it. Miss Wen and Miss Heer just wanted to ask you to give me a hand. They didn't know how to ask, but unexpectedly, the lady came over and asked, which is exactly what I wanted. I just wonder if the lady is willing to give in and help me. Some menial work?”
Wen Lingjiao listened and nodded hurriedly.
Qiu Yizhi on the side saw this scene and couldn't help but admire him: This Wu Ruofei is very popular in Jinling City where beauties gather. In addition to being good at all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, he also has his own way of dealing with people. This sentence makes people feel sincere and convinced, as if they are taking a breath of spring breeze - no wonder the literati and poets admire her endlessly; no wonder the wealthy and high-ranking officials spend a lot of money on her; no wonder the brothel madam offered her 300,000 yuan to redeem her life...
Wen Lingjiao saw Qiu Yi's eyes staring straight at Wu Ruofei. She didn't know that his heart was filled with ups and downs, but she said angrily: "What are you looking at? You are waiting to eat with your hands spread out."
Qiu Yizhi knew what Wen Lingjiao was thinking, so she just smiled and said, "I just think that Miss Wu is quite decent in giving orders like this. If she is not a woman but a man, she must not be inferior to me in fame." After that, she laughed. .
Lin Shuhan also spoke up: "Yes, he is decisive in killing, not inferior to a seven-foot man, and Lin admires him very much."
Wu Ruofei listened to them talking more and more energetically, so he also smiled and cursed: "You two grown men just don't work, you are still making sarcastic remarks, believe it or not, I will sprinkle a handful of laxatives on each of your meals." , so that you still dare to make noise!”
"Okay, okay, let's forget that I'm afraid of you. How about we step back and let you ladies show off your talents here?" After Lin Shuhan said this, he dragged Qiu Yizhi towards the county government office and said something. He said, "When I just entered the city, I saw several mountain peaks outside the county town, both high and low, with beautiful green trees. They are a beautiful sight. Why don't you accompany me to see them?"
Qiu Yizhi also said: "To be honest, Mr. Lin, I have just encountered a big event when I came to this county, and I haven't fully appreciated the scenery nearby. You might as well take advantage of this good opportunity to go and have a look. Maybe Mr. Lin can do a few more things." This is a good poem for you to appreciate!" After saying that, he went out hand in hand with Lin Shuhan.
However, the two of them did not leave the city. Instead, they climbed up the not-so-high city wall of Shanyin County and looked at the layered mountain scenery to the southwest.
But I heard Lin Shuhan say: "Although Mr. Qiu was born into a poor family, his status is extremely noble. I don't know why he has such a relationship with Wen Lingjiao, a cult saint?"
After hearing this, Qiu Yizhi realized that Lin Shuhan invited him to come and enjoy the mountain scenery. In fact, the drunkard's intention was not in the mountains and rivers, so he replied: "I knew that sir would ask this question, and I would have to ask him sooner or later." I'm asking for advice. There are no outsiders around now, so I can talk to you in detail."
So Qiu Yizhi told Lin Shuhan in detail how he and Wen Lingjiao met in Guangyang City, and how they separated on the eve of the Battle of Rebellion - except that he used Wen Lingjiao to use the power of the Tianzun Sect, The matter of rescuing the emperor, who was still King Youyan at that time, from the heavenly prison is related to the foundation of the current imperial court, so we will skip it.
Lin Shuhan listened very carefully. While listening, he nodded and said: "Although the Tianzun Sect has perverse teachings, it is not completely unreasonable to last for hundreds of years. Just look at a weak woman like Wen Lingjiao, her knowledge and ability, She is no longer beneath her, but she still doesn’t know what a powerful person her brother, the leader of the Tianzun Sect, is!”
Qiu Yizhi sighed and said: "This person is elusive. I only know that this person seems to have a very thorough grasp of world affairs, but I don't know what identity he is hiding in, let alone where he is now. It can be said that he is like a dragon who never sees his head." "Tail!"
Lin Shuhan nodded: "Your Excellency, you just said that Wen Lingjiao was assigned by his brother to come to Jiangnan for business, but you don't know why she came here?"
Qiu Yizhi frowned and said: "This is another strange thing. Wen Lingjiao said that she had received news that Jiangnan Tianzun Sect has spread widely in recent days, but the leader has not arranged for missionary work and wants to find out who it is. He's pretending to be the leader and making his own decisions." As he said that, Qiu Yizhi added, "Wen Lingjiao told me this. How much of it is true and how much is false, and how much is concealed, I don't know. Not sure, Mr. Lin, just listen."
After Qiu Yizhi said this, Lin Shuhan frowned and pondered for a long time, then shook his head and said, "Even if Wen Lingjiao didn't lie to you, the matter here is still confusing and difficult to determine."
Qiu Yizhi nodded again and said: "I am also very worried about this matter. I also want to ask sir, if you know any clues about the activities of Tianzun Cult in Jiangnan?"
Lin Shuhan shook his head and said: "The teachings of Tianzun Sect are absurd. The people Lin knows, whether they are true Taoists or fake Taoists, always grew up reading the sayings of saints. I have never heard that any of them would believe in Tianzun Sect. …”
After hearing this, Qiu Yizhi raised his hand and scratched his head vigorously, and said with a long sigh: "It's no wonder. I also followed several brothers to handle the Tianzun Sect's counter-case. Among them, except for a few backbone believers, they are all just eating. Poor people who don't have enough to eat, or businessmen who have been caught for being rich, let alone serious scholars, there are very few good people who are fishermen, woodcutter, farmers and weavers, but there are many who live in brothels in the capital. The cult member—Gu Erniang, who was hired by Yin Tai to kill us, is one of them."
While he was talking, he saw Wu Ruofei climbing up the city wall step by step, and said to the two of them with a smile: "Master Qiu, this place is indeed a geomantic treasure. Outside the city is the magnificent scenery of green mountains. No wonder you can enjoy it for so long. The food below It's almost ready, just wait for you two to come over and it will be served."
Qiu Yizhi agreed and asked Lin Shuhan to go down to the city wall for dinner.
But I heard Lin Shuhan say: "If not, you know many people by the Qinhuai River. I want to ask you, are there any people who do business in your courtyard who believe in the Tianzun Sect?"
Wu Ruofei was stunned for a moment and said, "It's so good, why do you ask about this?"
Uncle Lin said coldly: "Have you forgotten? The Wen Lingjiao who came with us - Miss Wen, is a great figure in the Tianzun Sect!"
After hearing this, Wu Ruofei seemed to have woken up from a dream: "Oh! Blame me, blame me. I was still vague when talking in the mountains and forests, and I saw that Miss Wen was also a fairy-like figure, and she actually forgot about her sainthood. His identity is one of the best in the entire Tianzun Sect." (To be continued)