"Lang Jun, you're home."
The shaking wheels finally stopped, and with the help of green bamboo, Liang Feng slowly stepped off the ox cart. This journey feels even more difficult than when I went there. I don’t know if I have been out for too long and exhausted my energy. Now that he has finally kept his feet on the ground, Liang Feng still feels dizzy in his head and his face is pale.
Yi Yan had already dismounted and walked over quickly: "My lord, let me take you in..."
"Don't!" Liang Feng hurriedly stopped Yi Yan's movements, it was enough for the princess to hold this kind of thing once. With a wry smile, he put his hand on Yiyan's arm, and he said, "In a few days, teach me how to ride a horse. Riding in a car is terrible."
Yi Yan seemed to have thought of something, her ears flushed, and she whispered, "Let Jiang Ni buy a tame mare, and I will teach the master to ride."
now it's right. Liang Feng breathed a sigh of relief, leaned on Yi Yan, and slowly walked into the house. As soon as he entered the door, a little guy rushed over and almost missed Liang Feng's thigh: "Father, you are back!"
Liang Feng reached out and touched the little thing's head: "Rong'er is good~ Do you miss my father?"
"Think!" After Liang Rong answered, he remembered that he had lost his etiquette. He quickly stood up and said in a low voice, "My father has been exhausted on the road, and it has been a long journey."
"You've worked hard to stay here to watch the house." Liang Feng couldn't help laughing, "I brought back a lot of copybooks for my father this time, just to practice calligraphy for you."
Liang Rong's little face immediately turned red, and his father still missed him when he went out, how could he not be overjoyed? However, Liang Rong said dutifully, "Reporting to my father, sir, these days, the village has taken in another 50 refugees. I have written down all the things that Ah Liang reported every day."
This was the task that Liang Feng gave to Liang Rong before he left, and he listened to Ah Liang reporting to the government every day. This time, I have been away from home for too long, and I am facing the autumn harvest. Someone must spur these stewards, so as not to slack off when the master is not there. Liang Rong was just a pretense, and Chao Yu, who followed behind him, was the one to supervise. I didn't expect the little guy to be very attentive, and he specially wrote down the contents of these reports. I don't know if it was taught by Chaoyu? This nurse is really hardworking.
Holding Liang Rong's little hand with a smile, Liang Feng said, "Rong'er is really reliable. I must grow up quickly and share the worries for my father."
Liang Rong nodded vigorously and firmly grasped his father's big hand.
After lying down for a long time after returning to the mansion, the unbearable motion sickness receded. Liang Feng did not delay, and immediately summoned A Liang.
"Lang lord, this time we have swept away a few cottages, and we have built a remarkable feat!" A Liang replied with excitement, "A few days ago, the pavilion chiefs of Xiahuai and Weili came to the door and said they wanted to join Liang. These are the two largest pavilions in the vicinity. If these two pavilions are gathered together, the Liang Palace will immediately grow a lot!"
"What? Is the pavilion still effective? Weren't they appointed by the government?" Liang Feng couldn't help being surprised. Back then, Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, was not born as a patriarch, so he had to be a village official! Can this kind of government officials at the grassroots level also serve the wealthy
"Lang lord does not know, now Bingzhou is suffering from severe drought, and many people have fled to Youzhou. We have more rivers here, and the situation is slightly better, but the bandits are also more serious. Chief Ting can naturally hear the news. Taking refuge in Liang Mansion will not only save your life, but also make it easier to escape military and corvée service. Because of this, many villages will rely on the wings of the big clan in order to survive."
"The magistrate doesn't care?" Liang Feng asked.
"The county magistrate not only doesn't care, maybe he wants to have a relationship with the Liang Mansion!" Aliang's face was full of self-satisfaction, "How can I still collect taxes now? Luoyang has been calling and calling, and the decree can't work. Instead of relying on those scumbags, it is better to go through the path of the rich and famous. The magistrates are all sloppy officials, extremely cunning, and they are best at drilling camps!"
Seeing Arya's smug look, Liang Feng gradually understood. To put it bluntly, the central government has been unable to control the region, and the wealthy family began to replace the imperial court to rule the county, just like Sima Teng couldn't get around the Taiyuan Wang family. Now the Liang Mansion has displayed a force of force, and immediately made the surrounding villages have the heart to take refuge. And when his sphere of influence continues to expand, higher-level bureaucrats will also show affection and flattery, just to get benefits from him.
It's just like black humor. Before, I was still worried about how to expand the strategic depth, and whether the continuous growth of Liang's residence would attract the vigilance and restrictions of the imperial court. Unexpectedly, after killing some mountain bandits, officials rushed to defect. In troubled times, there is really only one way to be reliable.
Nodding slowly, Liang Feng said, "Since they want to put their money to work, let's accept them all. After the autumn harvest, we will send someone over to count the fields, create a rollover, and strive to resume farming next year. As for the county, see if you can ask the magistrate to go to the house for a small farm. talk."
This is also Liang Feng's test. Because of the title of title, Liang Mansion itself is not under the jurisdiction of the county. However, the nearby Gaoducheng is the county seat, and many businesses in Liang's house have to be traded in the city. Not to mention the famous Tianjing Pass near the capital. It is one of the Eight Trails of Taihang. It guards the border of Jinyu and Henan and has always been a battleground for military strategists. If there is a war together, this place will inevitably become a strategic hub, and he must at least find out the situation nearby.
Ah Liang didn't think much about it, and nodded again and again: "I'll go to the county town when I'm young, and the county magistrate will definitely give face to the boss!"
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An ox cart was driving between the mountain roads, and the weather was gradually getting warmer. Even if the bamboo curtain was opened, the car would be very stuffy. A man in his forties frequently wiped the sweat on his face with a towel, and instructed the servants beside him: "Hurry up! Be sure to arrive at Liang Mansion before noon!"
This person is Guo Jiao, the magistrate of Gaodu, who has only been in office for more than half a year. It was not easy to find this official. He was a mediocre family, and he was a child of a poor family. It was purely a coincidence that he could be promoted to the county magistrate before his 50th birthday. However, Gaodu is not a good place, it is a "drama county", with complicated affairs and a strategic point, and there are often ways of the army. Supplying food to people is enough to give people a headache, but there are so many bandits nearby, and the business route that was originally considered a little profit has almost stopped. If there is no income and only heavy tasks are left, how can you not worry about it
Unexpectedly, in the past six months, the nearby Liang Mansion, which has been unknown for a long time, suddenly has the momentum of revival. Guo Jiao is also a county magistrate after all, and the news is well-informed. He heard about Liang Feng's reputation in Jinyang early. He has a good relationship with the Taiyuan Wang family, has the resounding name of a Buddhist son, and is beautiful and flawless. Such a person is a top-notch celebrity in Luoyang, not to mention the remote Bingzhou!
However, none of these had much to do with Guo Jiao. The bandits who died near the mountain road a few days ago made him even more shocked. It is said that he was greedy for rice grain and wanted to rob the convoy of Liang's house, but was killed by the Liang family. That's a hundred gangsters! Without a single one left, even the mountain road was stained red with blood.
With such a reputation and such strength, the head of the Liang family is by no means a person to be taken lightly! Now that he is not an official, he is not really making a fortune, but burning the cold kang ahead of time is definitely a good deal.
Therefore, after the family members of the Liang family sent the greetings, Guo Jiao hurried over. If nothing else, the title of "Buddha" alone made him not dare to neglect. If you can get some Buddha's light, it will be a good thing to have fewer disasters!
The ox cart was in a hurry, and in less than half an hour, the shadow of Liang Mansion was seen from a distance. Guo Jiao stared at the car window and couldn't help but wonder. I saw a field after another densely surrounding the Liang Mansion. This has not been seen in Bingzhou for several years! To be able to have such a harvest during a severe drought shows that the owner of the family is well managed.
Further ahead, there are contiguous shacks, rough in appearance, but many figures in ragged clothes can be seen, obviously full of refugees. It is not a strange thing for a wealthy family to widely accept refugees, but it is rare to be able to support so many people in a year of catastrophe. This Liang Feng is really kind-hearted, no wonder the Buddha's name is spread.
They passed through two fences along the way, and stopped in front of the courtyard for a while before the bullock cart slowly drove into Liangfu. This Liang Mansion seems to be much stronger than ordinary noble families, with high inner walls and strict gates, it still has the atmosphere of a wealthy family.
After getting off the ox cart, Guo Jiao walked into the mansion under the leadership of the servant. There are fewer servants in the Liang Mansion than expected, but the courtyard is well built and has some elegant charm. When he came to the main hall, his eyes were immediately drawn to the man in front of him. I saw a very handsome young man sitting on the table. Although he had a sick face, his back was straight and his eyes were burning. The zhilan and jade trees were not enough to describe, and it was unforgettable.
Seeing the figure of the visitor, Liang Feng stood up and greeted him. Guo Jiao was simply flattered, and hurriedly walked two steps and saluted, "Xiaguan is fortunate enough to join Lianghou!"
Liang Feng has no official rank, but Marquis Ting is a marquis, equal to the five-rank official rank. And Guo Jiao is only a county magistrate of 600 stone. When he sees him, he calls him "Xiaguan". Although he is flattering, he is not wrong.
Liang Feng helped the other party up: "Ming Gong has done a lot of courtesy, please take your seat."
The host is polite and courteous, how can Guo Jiao not be flattered. After the two of them were seated at the table, Liang Feng smiled slightly: "These days, I've been in a deep state, and I haven't had time to visit Duke Ming, I'm really ashamed."
Guo Jiao hurriedly waved his hand: "Liang Hou's words are serious. Jinyang's epidemic prevention has long been spread all over Bingzhou. No one knows that Liang Hou's heart is with the people, and he taught the magic method to solve the disaster in Jinyang. Good luck for three lives."
The flattery was so loud that Liang Feng reciprocated: "It's just a small summary. If you live in the village, you have to rely on Duke Ming to live in peace."
"Hahaha~ Lianghou is very polite." Guo Jiao showed a look of envy, "Lianghou is the master of the family, and the lower officials have not seen such a farmhouse for a long time. If there is one state and one county, I don't know how many people. Benefit from you!"
It seemed that these words finally scratched the itch of the handsome and sick young man, and the man smiled slightly: "Ming Gong is wrong. Green Bamboo, I ordered a banquet to wash the dust with Ming Gong."
After rushing for a long time, Guo Jiao was indeed a little hungry. Under the service of the maid, he cleaned his hands. After a while, four dishes were placed in front of him. Although there are not many dishes, but the aroma is fragrant, and the index finger is tempted. He quietly swallowed his saliva, and Liang Feng had already raised his chopsticks and said with a smile, "You don't need to be polite, Duke Ming."
Guo Jiao hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, hesitated, then picked up a bunch of white and tender buds in the pottery bowl and put it in his mouth. This dish seems to be mixed with some balsamic vinegar, and when you chew it lightly, the white bud bursts with juice, which is tender and delicious, and the mouth is full of saliva. Refreshing and refreshing, with endless aftertastes.
After eating two bites, he swallowed the saliva in his mouth, and then stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the neatly cut and roasted golden pieces of meat from the plate next to him. The meat turned out to be mutton, but the entrance was scorched and fragrant, and there was no fishy smell. The salty and fresh taste is slightly spicy, but also contains the aroma of wine. The best thing is that the aftertaste is sweet, like honey.
After taking a few more bites, he picked up the white round pills in the dark pottery bowl with a chopstick. After a taste, I found that it was actually made of fish paste. The rubber bullets are delicious, fresh and fragrant, and I can't even find a soft thorn. It makes people want to drink the white soup in the bowl.
At the end, there is a dish of mountain delicacies, the cloud ear is black and black, the egg is tender and yellow, and some green garlic is mixed.
There were only four dishes, and Guo Jiao couldn't stop eating, completely forgetting that there was the master's house beside him, and in a short while he swept away the wheat and rice in the bowl. Looking up to add food, he realized that the man in the chairman was smiling, and he couldn't help but coughed dryly: "The food at Lianghou's house is really delicious, it's rude to be an official..."
"It's all commonplace. If Duke Ming likes it, I will ask the cook to compile the recipe and give it to Duke Ming." Liang Feng replied with a smile.
"So good! Thank you Lianghou!" Guo Jiao couldn't help but be overjoyed. It is estimated that these dishes will take a lot of thought, if they are used to entertain guests, they are very face-saving. Liang's Mansion is worthy of being the home of Gongqing, and the home-cooked meals alone are admirable.
Eagerly, he added another bowl of rice and cleaned the dishes in front of him. Guo Jiao took the towel and wiped the corners of his lips with a sigh of relief, "If you can be like Lianghou, use some delicious food every day. , Sitting and enjoying the countryside is a pleasure in the world."
Liang Feng also didn't expect that the county magistrate was actually a foodie, and smiled slightly: "If Duke Ming likes it, he can come to the mansion often as a guest."
"Ah, how to make it!" After all, it was a county order, Guo Jiao waved his hands again and again, ashamed.
Liang Feng smiled and said, "You and I are close neighbors, so naturally you should move around a lot. Now that Liang's mansion has more business, he has to go to the county town often, and I hope Duke Ming will take care of him more."
When Guo Jiao heard this, he immediately regained his spirits. This is probably the reason why Liang Feng invited him to the house. He had also heard that the Liang Mansion had recently produced some precious things such as Tibetan scripture paper and white porcelain. Since it was going to be sold, it was natural that there was no place for trade. He hurriedly laughed and said, "You can rest assured that these Lianghou, as long as they are from the Liang residence, I will order someone to take care of them."
"There is Mr. Lao Ming to bother." Liang Feng changed the subject and said, "One more thing, isn't there a pass in the outskirts of the county government? These days, I have also practiced some parts at home, but I really don't have enough weapons in my hands. , I don't know if Duke Ming can accommodate one or two..."
His words didn't make it clear, but Guo Jiao understood. This is obviously to buy some swords and bows from him! There is a pass nearby. Of course, there are a lot of weapons in the treasury, but these things must be registered, and it is not easy to blatantly buy and sell.
Guo Jiao frowned in embarrassment: "This... I'm afraid it's a little embarrassing. But to be honest, the treasury is full of old things, which may not be useful. Instead of spending money to buy them, why not find a few craftsmen?"
"Oh? Does Duke Ming have a craftsman?" Liang Feng immediately came to his senses.
"There are several households in the county government. It has been plagued by disasters and illnesses over the years, and casualties are inevitable." Guo Jiao replied with a smile.
This is to report the casualties of the craftsmen in the county, and secretly resell them to the Liang Mansion? A smile also appeared on Liang Feng's face: "The natural disaster is avoided, but it is actually a loss to the county government."
"Where is it! These craftsmen are expensive to raise, so it's better to save some expenses." Guo Jiao laughed and settled the case.
It is rare for a craftsman who can build weapons, let alone a skilled hand under the county government. Getting some craftsmen back is indeed a lot cheaper than spending money and grain to buy knives and bows. Liang Feng couldn't help feeling very good, and with a light high five, Lu Zhu quickly came over with a wooden box in his hands, and placed his hands in front of Guo Jiao.
"Here is the newly-produced scripture paper from Liang Mansion. If Duke Ming does not give up, please accept it with a smile." Liang Feng said with a smile.
Guo Jiao immediately opened his eyes. This is Liang's new paper! It takes fifty shi in Jinyang to get a thousand copies of Tibetan scripture paper, and it’s hard to get a single piece of paper, not to mention paper! Give him these, to be elegant and elegant, to be affordable and affordable, and to be generous!
Unexpectedly, Liang Feng's voice kept saying: "In a few days, the mansion may have to go to Jinyang. If Duke Ming needs to buy or sell anything, he can also accompany him."
what! Is this Liang House willing to use him as an escort to go to Jinyang together? This is more heartwarming than that bit of paper. If he can restart the business way, his life will be better! This is a lucrative deal. It seems that I did not choose wrong!
Guo Jiao couldn't help but bowed his hands and thanked him: "Lianghou is benevolent, and the lower officials are so grateful!"
"Ming Gong's words are serious." Liang Feng smiled, "You and I should communicate more between the outside and the outside."
"Haha! This is natural!"
Amidst the cheers and laughter, the alliance of gentlemen was settled. Liang Feng's straight back was slightly loosened. With the friendship of the county magistrate, it was easier to annex a few nearby pavilions. Just to see when it will be able to erode the nearby pass...
The author has something to say: Regarding the question of the name, this shell was originally named Liang Feng, and the word is Zixi. Therefore, from the perspective of others, he should be called Liang Feng.
The main perspective is Liang Feng's real name