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Chapter 11 With the Ploughing Hoe

After working in the fields for a whole day, Liu Jing was so tired that he had no appetite. After returning home, he couldn't wait to return to the bedroom to rest.Lying on the bed half asleep, he was awakened by a knock on the door.

Liu Jingqiang stood up, opened the door, saw his tired face, Lai Ci was very distressed, and persuaded: "Zhongda, if you find it difficult to persevere, don't force yourself. The so-called no one is perfect, even Confucius I also admit: 'I am not as good as an old farmer', it is not a shame for a gentleman not to do farming."

"Thank you sister-in-law for your concern. If one day I really feel unable to hold on, I will definitely tell my sister-in-law." Liu Jing smiled and nodded.He hadn't experienced any hardships in his previous life, so what was this little tiredness?

"Alas." Lai Ci had expected him to say this, sighed softly, handed him a stack of clothes in his hand, and said, "You two brothers are of similar stature, this is your elder brother's short jacket and brown clothes, you keep Let's wear it."

Liu Jingting applauded, these clothes are short clothes that are convenient for working, and he just needs them.

"Sister-in-law, don't stand outside the door, come in and sit for a while."

"I won't go in." Lai Ci shook his head, unwilling to disturb Uncle Ji's rest, "Give me the clothes and trousers you're wearing today in the field, and I'll wash Hutou's clothes later, and I'll do it for you by the way. "

Lai Ci was born in Lingling High School, and there were as many as four maids who accompanied her in her dowry. However, at that time, the Liu family had already declined, and it was definitely a big burden to support four maids.

Lai Cixiu's appearance was wise, and she did not embarrass her husband's family. Not long after, the three of them were sent back, leaving only one servant girl by her side.

Last year, the maid died of illness. Since then, Lai Ci has no one available to her, and she has to start trying to do what she can.

"No, no..." Liu Jing shook his head again and again, he understood his sister-in-law's kindness, but he didn't have any hands or feet, so he wouldn't bother the other party.

Seeing that Liu Jing didn't agree anyway, Lai Ci had no choice but to put out his mind, instruct Uncle Ji to take a good rest, and then left.

After seeing Lai Ci away, Liu Jing lay back on the bed and fell asleep as soon as his head touched the pillow.

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With the passage of time, Liu Jing gradually adapted to the high-intensity working life. He set off at sunrise every day, went to the fields to work in the fields, and returned at sunset.

In the evening, he wrote and copied the "Book of Songs", as the saying goes: "It is better to write once when you see it a thousand times." After reading poetry and writing, he also practiced calligraphy, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The food in the family has also improved because of a deer presented by the clan elder brother Liu Zong. Before, he ate rice and vegetables every day, which made him miserable. Now he can finally eat meat.

The best agricultural season for rice cultivation is March, the first ten days of April can only be regarded as the middle agricultural season, and the latter part of April is the inferior agricultural season.

Song Liang deliberately concealed his illness, which really took a lot of time and caused the family's fields to miss the best time to plant rice. Liu Jing and several people got up early every day, raced against time, and tried their best to catch up with the progress. Finally, it was completed before mid-April. Delaying until late April will definitely affect the harvest.

After all the land in the family has been plowed, Liu Jing can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Although it is not easy to soak seeds, transplant rice seedlings, weed weeds, irrigate, etc., the time is no longer urgent, as long as they are done step by step.

If he wanted to relax, he could hide under a tree and direct his servants to work like other clansmen or prison slaves of a large family.

It's just that his name of "Gong Farming and Raising Guests" has just spread among the nine tribes in the village. If he is greedy for comfort, it will inevitably affect his reputation, and he will not lose the big because of the small.

However, he does have more free time every day. Instead of wasting time on meaningless things such as chatting, dazed, and napping, he might as well take the opportunity to read more books.

In the days that followed, Liu Jing often went out with his books, and in his spare time, he would rest under a tree, reading Confucian classics, leisurely and pleasant.

It didn't take long for Liu Jing to spread the word in the village that he "brought a plow and hoe and was eager to learn". When talking about him in private, everyone felt that such a person should have a brighter future, and he really shouldn't devote himself to farming and waste his time.

As a result, Liu Jing's reputation grew.The most intuitive feeling is that every day to and fro in the fields, whether it is a Liu clan member or a prisoner and a child, they all salute and respect him when they see him.

The Han Dynasty respected virtuous people very much. Even if they were evil like robbers and robbers, they would not dare to hurt virtuous people easily.

When the sun was setting that day, Liu Jing came back in an ox cart and passed by the house of his neighbor Liu Liang, when he vaguely heard crying from inside.

Although Liu Jing was surprised, he didn't think much about it. Liu Liang came to see him as soon as he washed off his body after returning home. His eyes were obviously crying, they were red and swollen, and he was very embarrassed. The command is determined and high-spirited.

Liu Jing asked: "A Yu, I heard crying outside your house just now, what happened?"

Liu Liang was a little embarrassed when he was heard crying by his clan brother, but when he thought about his father, he immediately felt sad and couldn't help crying: "Brother Cong, my father was taken away by the thief Cao, they Said my father killed someone."

"so serious?"

Liu Jing couldn't help being taken aback: "Your father killed someone?"

Liu Liang choked up and said, "Some time ago, my father was selling fish in the city and had a conflict with someone. It was nothing serious. I never thought that today the man suddenly died at home, and the thief would kill me. Father took it away.

Brother Cong, my father was wronged!That man obviously only suffered some superficial injuries. My father's injuries are much more serious than his. My father is fine, so how could he die?His death was definitely not caused by my grandfather, he must have suffered from some serious illness. "

"When exactly did it happen? Has it been more than 20 days?" Liu Jing asked quickly.This point is very important, the law of the Han Dynasty: "If you hurt someone by sitting, you will die within [-] days, and abandon the market." It means that the injured person will die within [-] days, and the injured person should bear the responsibility for killing.

Liu Liang calculated, no more, no less, exactly 20 days.

The two looked at each other, speechless for a while, how could it be such a coincidence?Even one more day would be nice.

Liu Liang burst into tears with despair on his face, Liu Jing said calmly: "A Yu, don't panic, there may not be no room for maneuver in this matter, I will go to visit brother Liu Bosi and listen to his opinion."

No one knows Liu Zong's name, if he comes forward, things may turn around.

Liu Liang was so excited that he was about to bow his head to Liu Jing. Liu Jing hurriedly stopped him and said solemnly: "We are both of the same clan and close neighbors. How close is our relationship? There is no need for this. Don't worry, just go home and wait for my news." Can."

"promise."

Without further ado, Liu Jing will set off.

Liu Zong's mansion is located at the northern end of Liu's Wharf. The tallest tower is his house. Liu Zong's family is rich and noble, and its house is extremely luxurious. There are three courtyards in front, middle and rear. Magnificent.

Liu Jing was lucky, Liu Zong happened to be at home today, he was taking a nap in the dormitory at the moment, he felt very displeased to be woken up, until he heard that Liu Jing was visiting, he turned pale and signaled to invite him into the front hall.

Regardless of Liu Yuan's relationship, although he only met Liu Jing once, it left a deep impression on him. He once told the other party that if he encountered difficulties, he must come to him. Liu Jing came to the door today and wanted to come There must be something important.

Liu Jing was led into the front hall by his servants, and after waiting for a long time, Liu Zongcai came out accompanied by two maidservants. Seeing that he was smelling of alcohol, his hair was loose, and his eyes were sleepy, he knew it was not the right time, so he bowed to apologize Said: "Brother Jing took the liberty to come to the door and disturb my brother's rest. I hope you will forgive me."

Liu Zong sat crookedly on the couch, yawning and smiling: "We hosted a banquet at noon to entertain a few friends from afar, so I drank a few more glasses, haha, it made Zhong Da laugh."

Liu Jing exchanged a few words and then talked about Liu Liang's father.

After hearing this, Liu Zong immediately slapped the case and said, "This matter must be caused by the achievements of the left thief Cao Ye."

"Left thief Cao's grades?" Liu Jing's eyes were fixed. It seemed that things were not as simple as he thought. Thief Cao, meritorious Cao, chief bookkeeper, chief secretary, and superintendent thief were listed as the prefect's "five officials under the door". His grades were Changsha prefect Zhang Xian. His confidant has a respected status and a lot of power.

Liu Jing asked tentatively, "I wonder if I can invite your brother Liu Yuanlong to come forward...?"

Liu Zong shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it won't work. Zhong Da, you don't know something. His grades are a poor boy, he doesn't follow etiquette, he is good at learning from Shen and Han, and his character is greedy and cruel. …”

The implication is that the two of them are on fire. If you don't ask Liu Pan to be okay, begging Liu Pan will only make things worse.

Liu Jing's heart sank when he heard this, what should be done.

(End of this chapter)