Datang Nongwang

Chapter 522 Another Harvest Year
Li Chongyuan turned his head and looked at the few people behind him.

As far as the status of Yao Kong and the others is concerned, Li Chongyuan knew at a glance that something must be wrong.

As for what it was, although Li Chongyuan didn't know, he didn't care.

Going home is the way to go.

Although they just boarded the boat and left, there was still a long way to go before returning home. Although the word "going home" seemed a bit out of reach at this moment, Li Chongyuan's thoughts had already returned to Chang'an. Back to Lizhuang.

After leaving Chang'an for so long, I have been thinking about it in my heart.

The matter of the fiefdom in Xixiang has all directions, so Li Chongyuan doesn't need to worry too much.

Moreover.

Regarding the matter of fiefdom, during this period of time, Li Chongyuan had already handed over all the plans he had written to Xiang Si, and even confessed to Xiang Si.

As for the future of the fiefdom, as long as Xiang Si follows Li Chongyuan's plan and wants to become rich, it will be just around the corner.

Although there are not many fields in the fief, Li Chongyuan has bought a lot of fields recently, even bought a village on the other side of the Yangshui River, and even bought a lot of mountain land.

Adding up all the odds and zeros, there are at least three thousand mu of fields, and three to five thousand mu of forest land.

With so many fields, and with the villagers of Fufeng Village brought by Li Chongyuan from Ziwu Road to join them, there is no shortage of tenants.

Don't think about the matter of fiefdom, and don't think about the matter of Xixiang, Li Chongyuan looked back at the few people behind him, then turned back, and continued to look at both sides of the Yangshui.

But Yao Kong and the others thought that Li Chongyuan was a little unhappy after seeing Li Chongyuan turned back to look at them, and quickly said apologetically: "Little Lang, it's not that we don't talk about it, but that there are some things that we don't know whether to talk about or not. "

Li Chongyuan smiled without looking back.

"Is there anything wrong to say? You have been with me for nearly a year. I think you know how I, Li Chongyuan, have treated you in the past year. You can solve small things by yourself, but you can't solve big things. Yes, you can talk about it, and I will help you to solve it. What you said should be said or not, according to my guess, it is about Xixiang, right?" Although Li Chongyuan didn't understand what Yao Kong said, he also Can guess some.

Ever since Li Chongyuan decided to do this Xixiang, Yao Kong has become Li Chongyuan's spokesperson.

That Zheng Qiang, Zheng Biejia, or all the officials.

After interrogation by Gao's family and Wuluozhai personnel, it can be said that Li Chongyuan left all matters to Yao Kong to deal with.

and so.

Yao Kong, a scholar, can be said to be Li Chongyuan's spokesperson.

Now that Yao Kong was hesitant to speak, no matter how bad Li Chongyuan was, he could still guess what he wanted to say, and what aspect it was about.

Yao Kong listened to Li Chongyuan's words, then looked at Taoist Priest and the others, and finally decided to come out, "Xiao Langjun, what I want to talk about is about Xixiang. During this period, the people we interrogated. Starting from that Biejia Zheng Qiang, to the Gao family, they are all related to Xue Wu, the commander of the army. Mr. Xiaolang, these are the testimony of some witnesses, take a look."

As soon as Yao Kong said that, he took out a file that he had already prepared from his arms, and handed it to Li Chongyuan who turned his head back.

Li Chongyuan was also a little surprised at this time.

Although Li Chongyuan is not very clear about Xue Wu's character, or what kind of person he is.

But during this period of contact, I still have some understanding.

"How is it related?" Li Chongyuan took the case file handed over by Yao Kong, and did not check it for a while, but really wanted to know something from Yao Kong.

Yao Kong pointed to the case file in Li Chongyuan's hand, "Xiao Langjun, I can't tell you about this, you will understand what is recorded in the case file after you think about it."

Li Chongyuan opened the file and read it from beginning to end.

It's been a long time.

After reading the file, Li Chongyuan took a deep breath.

Li Chongzhen at the side, seeing Li Chongyuan in such a state, reached out to grab the case file, and quickly checked it.

For a while.

Li Chongzhen suddenly jumped up and became furious, "What a commanding army, what is recorded in this case file, he, Xue Wu, those corrupt officials, and the Gao family are all in league with each other. Cousin, let's go back, I have to twist Xue Wu's head off and kick him like a ball."

Li Chongyuan sighed for a long time, looked back in the direction of Xixiang, but his mind was a little gloomy.

Immediately, Li Chongyuan looked at Yao Kong and cast an appreciative glance.

"You did a good job. If you really expose this matter, we will be in big trouble. Fortunately, we have already left, and this file will be kept for now. After returning to Chang'an, I will leave it to Auntie to decide. How to deal with it." Li Chongyuan felt a little rejoiced.

Fortunately, Yao Kong and the others did not reveal this matter at the time.

If it really came out, Li Chongyuan doubted whether Xue Wu would kill them in Xixiang.

As for Li Chongzhen, he said that he would return to Xixiang to find Xue Wu's trouble.

Li Chongyuan ignored him directly.

He is the commander of the Yangzhou Commander's Mansion, who can command thousands of soldiers.

Li Chongyuan could have imagined that if he really wanted to expose this matter, his family and others would definitely die in Xixiang, and even if they didn't die, they would be imprisoned. The future is beyond their control.

but.

When Li Chongyuan thought of Xue Wulai, the gloomy expression on Li Chongyuan's face became even more serious.

'It seems that the person surnamed Xue hopes that we will not tear ourselves apart, otherwise, we would not be able to leave Xixiang so briskly. '

Li Chongyuan secretly thought about Xue Wu's plan.

And right now.

On a certain hilltop on one side of Yangshui, Xue Wu led hundreds of masked and armed soldiers on top of it, watching the boat on which Li Chongyuan and the others were riding was slowly heading downstream .

Xue Wu's eyes didn't flicker, he stared straight at Yang Shui, and he didn't say a word.

After the boat left their sight, Xue Wu pulled the reins, "Go back to the Commanding Army Mansion."

In an instant, Xue Wu left with these hundreds of soldiers.

The purpose of Xue Wu's trip was to rob Li Chongyuan and the others.

But after a long time, Xue Wu didn't do anything, but went back home.

As for why Xue Wu is like this, probably only he knows, even his own soldiers don't know why their master didn't follow the plan.

The ship followed the ocean water, turned several big bends, and finally merged into the Han River.

Li Chongyuan on the boat didn't know how dangerous it was just now.

At this time, Li Chongyuan and the others no longer discussed the matter of Xue Wu, but the matter of returning to Chang'an by water.

From Chang'an to Xixiang.

Li Chongyuan and the others walked the abandoned Meridian Road.

Li Chongyuan and the others have a deep understanding of the difficulty and danger of Ziwu Road.

As for the route back to Chang'an this time, whether Li Chongyuan or Li Chongzhen, he would definitely not choose to take the Meridian Road again.

What's more, there are still wounded on the ship.

If you take the Meridian Road again, the wounded will not be able to walk, and there will be no way to die on the road.

Therefore, a few days ago, Li Chongyuan decided to return to Chang'an by water.

Go down the Han River, and after arriving at Shiquan, change to a large ship or an official ship, go straight to Wudang County, Junzhou, and then change boats to transfer to Danshui and go north to Shangluo County, Shangzhou.

After arriving in Shangluo County, they can no longer travel by water, but only by land.

but.

Shangluo County is not far from Chang'an. If you take the official road quickly, you can cross Lantian County and reach Chang'an in one day.

above the ship.

With anticipation, everyone admired the scenery on both sides of the Han River, all the way down the river.

ten days later.

Li Chongyuan and his party finally arrived in Wudang County.

At this time, Li Zhuang.

But once again ushered in the time to open the sickle.

The annual crop harvest season has come again.

In the north of the Tang State, at this time, it can be said that there are farmers and common people everywhere.

even.

Some time ago, the imperial court also issued a notice to all states and counties, and today is the day to harvest the crops.

at the same time.

The officials of Sinong Temple also wrote to the imperial court.

The imperial court once again held a show-like event, and then sent officials to inspect the harvesting of crops in various places.

Every year.

There has to be a show every year.

From the emperor to the officials, they have to go to various places to check the situation after this show, and then summarize the harvest of this year's crops.

Where it is bad, conceal it if you can.

In a good place, if you can exaggerate it, you can exaggerate it.

What's more, they will say that the sky will send auspicious clouds and the earth will be flooded, so that the crops will be harvested, and then it will be published in the book, and the court officials will praise it.

In short.

The harvest season is also the time to reflect on the compliments of court officials, and it is also the time to commend them.

But these local officials are good, or they are court officials.

As long as you hear that there is a bumper harvest, you will exaggerate it and give yourself a little credit so that you can climb up.

This has been the case since ancient times.

This is true even in modern times.

Early in the morning.

The old lady rushed to Lizhuang from Chang'an with all her sons and daughters-in-law.

"Uncle, this year's opening of the sickle shrine should be done by uncle." The old lady looked at Li Yuan who was standing in front of her, and said cautiously.

Li Yuan looked at the old lady, smiled and said, "That's fine, then let me do it. I also want to feel the joy of the harvest, to share the joy with the people, to share the joy with the people, hahahaha."

With the sound of firecrackers, the big rooster sacrificed its life for Li Zhuang's Harvest Sacrifice under Qiao Su's knife.

After the sacrificial temple was over, Li Yuan went down to the field with a sickle in his hand and cut a handful of millet.

Immediately afterwards, under the leadership of the old lady, everyone began to join in.

With the beginning of Li Yuan's sickle, the harvesting of crops can be regarded as officially started.

The sun is hot.

But the sun in autumn is much, much milder than the sun in summer.

Even if it looks a little hot, it doesn't matter if it's Li Yuan, or the old lady, or the tenants of Li Zhuang and so on.

They were all overjoyed looking at the pieces of golden crops in front of them, as beautiful as they wanted in their hearts.

Li Zhuang's side is harvesting, and Yuan Zhuang's side is also starting to harvest.

After a quarter of an hour, Li Yuan seemed a little powerless, straightened his waist, and sighed: "I'm old, I'm useless. I'm so tired in just a short while. It's gone."

"Uncle, you're not old yet. As long as Uncle Gong takes care of you, you can live a long life." Seeing Li Yuan, the old lady let go of her hands and put down the millet in her hand to give a sigh of relief.

Li Yuan smiled, approached the field ridge, and sat down directly, "Qing He, don't work too hard, this work is tiring, and your body is not as good as mine, so stop and rest for a while."

"Uncle, I'm really happy. Look at these crops, they are much better than last year. If compared with previous years, I almost don't know if this is Li Zhuang." The old lady approached Li Yuan, On the side, pointing to the patches of crops in front of him, he was overjoyed.

Yes.

The crops are bountiful again.

And compared to last year, it is much better.

Li Yuan nodded again and again, "Yuan'er is a farmer, my uncle agrees. Look here, in just over a year, Li Zhuangying has been turned into such a picture of Wufu and Minfeng. The fruit trees on the mountain depend on each other, and the fish in the valley The turtles are in groups, and the crops are even more golden and fruitful."

After Li Yuan came to Lizhuang, he witnessed all the scenes of Lizhuang from planting to harvesting.

Whether it's melons or food, in his heart, everything in Lizhuang is worthy of recognition.

Otherwise, he would not have said that Li Chongyuan was a farmer in Lizhuang, and he would have agreed with it.

After hearing this, the old lady was very happy to be polite to her son, when Li Yuan added again: "Yuan'er's temperament was originally off-kilter, but since he came to Li Zhuang, he has made Li Zhuang into a present As an uncle, I am very happy with such a grand scene. Uncle believes that Yuan'er has the ability to be a great farmer."

Huh.

The word Da Sinong came out of Li Yuan's mouth again.

After hearing this, the old lady beside her was very happy, "Uncle, you praise Yuan'er too much. Yuan'er's temperament is not stable enough, and he doesn't like to be an official. Da Sinong is so high. Can't do it."

It is difficult for the old lady to be unhappy that her son has been so affirmed by the former emperor.

The changes in her son over the past year have all been seen by her old lady, and now that Li Yuan is so affirmed, the old lady is very happy.

(End of this chapter)