As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion in the surrounding villagers watching the lively!
The village chief and several elderly people looked at each other in horror.
"Go, pay tribute!? Yes, is it the "gong" that was paid to the emperor! ? "
"Ouch! Be careful with your mouth!! So many arrests are coming, I want to call the emperor... right?"
"Whatever you call it, the focus shouldn't be on the fruit of Yang Dalang's family, did he really send it to the palace!?"
"Yes, yes, there are so many officials in such a big battle, it must be right!! I really can't see how powerful people are!"
"Hey! Then our village will become a treasure land in the future!!"
"Maybe it's true! No, my family will also plant some fruit this year to see..."
After the people in the village were shocked, there was a heated discussion, but the village chief and his legs were half soft first!
But seeing Yang Dalang and Miao He, they were not surprised at all, and they asked and answered a few questions with the magistrate as if they had known it for a long time. He was happy to see the county official in Su throughout the whole process, and he didn't show any prestige. After a few words, he introduced the high-ranking official behind him.
"This is the father-in-law Fang who sent the plaque from the capital!! Brother Yang, come and greet me!"
"I have seen Eunuch Fang."
The old man in the bright red official robe gave a slightly arrogant grace, and said with the back of his hand behind him, "Not much to say, and not much time to spend at home, so let's kneel down and accept the order."
When Yang Dalang heard the words, he pulled Miao He to kneel. "Grassmen obey!"
On the other hand, the guards on the side of the escort discovered that there were still a lot of idle people around. It was difficult to interrupt the chief's words just now, but at this time, he finally grabbed the air, picked up the matching knife and pointed fiercely at the group of village chiefs who were standing closest and also stunned.
"Who are you!? How dare you stand when you see the purpose!! Hurry up and kneel down!!"
The village chief was sweating and holding on to the last ray of hope. He stepped forward in surprise and said, "Cao, Caomin is the village head of this village. I dare to ask the adults, how did this, this come back..." What is the tribute, why is he? This village chief doesn't even know a thing! ? Such a big thing, actually bypassed him, this, this is impossible! !
But before he finished speaking, there was another scolding! "What are you talking about!! If you don't listen to Eunuch Fang, are you going to declare an decree!? What are you doing!? Are you trying to punish you for being disrespectful to the people! Only then are you willing to obey!!"
The villagers in the back were frightened by this, and immediately knelt down!
The village chief's face also turned pale, "No no no, let's kneel! Let's kneel!! The grass-roots people are short-sighted, don't blame the adults, don't blame the adults!!"
So pull one by one, and all of them knelt down!
Eunuch Fang was satisfied, nodded, took a scroll of yellow inscription held by others, and read it out.
"Feng, Dayu Holy Palace decree! Dalang Yangfu of Miaojia Village, Miaoshui Town, Miaoshui County, he is blessed by my court, inherits the mountains and rivers, is beautiful, works hard, and raises the royal fruit peaches, persimmons, pears, ... special gift" The plaque of "House of Tribute" is enshrined in the hall, looking forward to not neglecting, holding the thought of holy grace, diligently and conscientiously, and worshipping it. In the purpose, encourage it! "
After the reading was finished, Cha Kuai hurriedly carried a plaque with four woodcarving gilded characters clearly engraved on it! !
This lift was carried to Yang Dalang. Yang Dalang originally wanted to take it with both hands, but as soon as his hands touched, the Su County official who was waiting on the side reminded him kindly, "Brother Yang, just take it. I'm afraid you won't be able to pick up the plaque. But if you can't touch the ground, where do you want to hang it, this official will have someone hang it for you."
He looked so affectionate, as if he had known someone for many years. Yang Dalang and Miao He quickly led people to hang them in the center of the main room. In fact, Xu Huan had sent them a letter half a month ago saying that the officials had already left the capital and would arrive in the near future. Home is always ready.
Therefore, the fast people to be arrested carefully hung the plaque, and appropriately took the "hard work" handed over by Miao He. The hot tea, peanuts and cakes prepared by Miao He's family can also be brought out at this time to quench their thirst and fill their stomachs.
Normally, some people would host a table to entertain guests, but Yang Dalang's family was famous for its fruit, and inviting people with fruit was the highest level of hospitality. Although there are no fresh fruits this season, there is still peach jam made by Gongguo last year! Get a cake filling and it's a sweet peach cake! The unique food that can't be eaten anywhere, impressed the two high-ranking officials, and was amazed.
And because of the large number of people, the official group did not crowd the main room, and they all rested on the tables and chairs placed in the backyard.
Just far away from them, more villagers came in while the plaques were hung, and watched curiously.
Of course, the village chief did not dare to leave. He, he, he, as the mayor of the village, he always has to be by his side when a high-ranking official comes.
And when the group of officials had almost eaten and rested, the cheerful Su County official patted Yang Dalang on the shoulder and said, "Brother Yang has achieved this achievement, and this official is really happy and gratified. In the future, Brother Yang will want to If you have any needs or difficulties, or if you need help in this agricultural matter, don't be polite, come and tell me, this official will definitely help you think about it!"
I don't know if this is polite or not. I thought people would just listen to it, but Yang Dalang directly surrendered.
"There is a small matter, I really want to ask the officer to decide."
For some reason, the village chief felt cold.
Eunuch Fang on the side was a little curious and stopped his hand to drink tea.
The county magistrate wasn't angry either, he smiled and asked, "What's the matter? Let's hear it."
Yang Dalang's calm gaze now turned to the village chief who was cold-hearted and cold-footed.
"The village chief has just come to say that due to personal reasons, it is difficult to take on a heavy responsibility. Can you trouble the chief to arrange one or two things?"
It's over, people really hold revenge... The village chief trembled in his heart. However, how could he dare to refute it, people haven't picked up the matter yet.
"Da, Dalang, don't need it, really don't need it! How can you trouble the county magistrate with such a big matter of sesame seeds..."
The county magistrate Su really thought it was a trivial matter and waved his hand, "What's so difficult about that, I will order..."
In the crowd of onlookers, a man rushed out at this time and shouted angrily.
"Yang Dalang! You are so insidious!! My second uncle is obviously strong and strong, so there is no such thing as a difficult task! Don't talk nonsense! I know, you must be resenting the second uncle for letting you rent the land, That's why he framed him like this! Do you still have a conscience!?"
Oh. How could such a small village have struggles
Eunuch Fang and Su County officials turned their minds immediately, waiting to hear the follow-up development.
Yang Dalang was not afraid, and said clearly, "Your second uncle is colluding with the tax official, threatening me, and insisting on renting the land of my house. Such a strongman's behavior makes it difficult to be the village chief. What I said earlier was wrong? "
Hearing the collusion with the tax official, the look of the Su County official suddenly changed, and he slapped the table angrily! !
"What!? Collusion with the tax officer!? This is true!? Someone! I'll take it down and ask for details!!"
There were so many arrests at the scene, and when they rushed to the front racks, they put up the village chief.
The village chief was frightened to death, and immediately told the truth in a panic.
"Sir, spare your life! Your lord, spare your life!! Small ones don't!! Small ones are just scary!! There is absolutely nothing!!"
Magistrate Su nodded for his wisdom and touched his chin.
"Oh, it turned out to be just scary, so there should be no falsehood about forcibly renting people's land. Well, Yang Dalang, this official will approve what you asked for! As for you, the village chief, the trial still has to be tried. Today This official takes the people away by the way!"
"!? Your Excellency, please spare your life! Your Excellency, please spare your life!!"
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After that, the land where Miao He's family grows rice was successfully rented out. Rent it on their own terms.
After all, the Gongguo of Yang Dalang's family and the fact that the village chief was dismissed and tried, spread like a fire in the village that day! As for how and why the village chief was changed, thanks to Miao Guihou's words, the reasons behind it were all guessed by the villagers! ! Even the old men who were with the village chief did not miss a single one.
When most of the people found out, they all applauded and cheered! !
"Shit!! Sure enough, the village elders have colluded with those families! I have long felt that it was wrong!"
"Yeah! Every farm work is the first of those families! There are so many excuses, so it turns out!!"
"Yang Dalang really did a good job!! If it were me, I wouldn't have the guts to ask the magistrate directly!"
"Is their status different now? I don't see how affectionate the magistrate is with people."
"That's right. I thought people made a fortune, but I didn't expect it to be like this..."
"This is a good thing! Let me tell you, the matchmaker in the town came to my house yesterday and asked me if my house was planting fruit!"
"In the town? Hey, it must be the light of the tribute fruit. You must help your third child to have a good relationship!"
"And, of course!"
Although in the end the village chief was sent back with healthy limbs by the official messenger. Collusion should be innocent.
But when he came back, he was obviously haggard. Asking anything is a little dazed, and that appearance is really a sigh.
So after this incident, the attitude of the villagers to meet Yang Dalang or Miao He on the road is very different. He almost made offerings to people like a top leader, and he spoke respectfully. Not to mention those who like to gossip, and after that, their mouths are tightly closed, and they don't dare to offend people easily.
Of course, there are inevitably a few wicked rogue boys who want to sneak into the back mountain of Miao He's house and see what the fruit that the emperor is willing to eat looks like. But don't forget, when entering the mountain, in addition to the river valley cut by the stream as a barrier, Yang Dalang also left an extra circle of wild woods on the periphery of the back mountain, and there were many traps inside.
Those who come to make trouble not only have to avoid the traps, but also avoid the noses of Mao Mao's far-flung old spirits! They are all dog children raised in Xiyuan, just like Dabai, they are very smart, and they are also very sharp and clever. As for the first one who was caught, Yang Dalang didn't show any sympathy.
This time, the people in the village have a deep understanding of the official government once or twice, and people are really not easy to mess with. For this reason, some people who heard the tribute and thought carefully, such as buying cheap fruit with the affection of the villagers, and then selling it out, basically packed up.
But Miao He didn't get involved in the thief. He was busy paying attention to the planting of winter wheat.
The weather was not very good at the beginning of this year. There was not much snow in the year, so that the winter wheat planted in autumn was not covered by heavy snow to keep warm, but it was frostbitten. It was impossible to replant in spring. Miao He couldn't help caring about her own when she heard the second aunt talking about the situation of other people's homes. Go home and ask. Fortunately, this time, they are all improved varieties from the soil, and their frost resistance is even better. According to the people who rent the land, the growth is better than in previous years.
After a little reassurance, next is April. The family was busy for a while, so I picked up the plums to make crispy plums. Now I don't have to worry about sales, and the plum vinegar is less pickled. After this was over, there was news from the town returning to the village.
But it was Minchun who took the silver taels from the family and left A-Niang and the man to run away.