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Chapter 42 0040 [Changzhi County with Breeze in Two Sleeves]

county seat.

Xu's house.

A vermilion coffin was parked in the hall, and a dozen Taoist priests knelt down to sit, reciting the "Sutra of Rescuing the Suffering".

The Xu family is rich and powerful, and if they say that the Seven Sevens will be held for 49 days, then it must be the Seven Sevens for 49 days.

In terms of funerals, the Northern Song Dynasty followed the ancient rituals.

"Book of Rites King System": "The emperor was buried on the seventh day, and the seventh month; the princes were buried on the fifth day, and the fifth month; the officials, scholars, and common people were buried on the third day, and the third month."

Funeral and burial are two separate parts.

For example, the emperor, the funeral has to be done for seven days, and the burial must be done within seven months.

At the same time, the court of the Northern Song Dynasty also advocated that the funeral should be kept simple and the funeral should be kept simple.

The regulations are so stipulated, but the common people do not buy it.

Funerals in Fujian have even evolved into a custom of comparison. If a family member dies, a big funeral must be held and relatives, friends and neighbors will be entertained.

And the host family also needs to offer a share of money for each visitor.

As few as two or three hundred articles, as many as there is no cap.

As a result, many people will go bankrupt once someone in their family dies.

Another example is the Xu family, according to the regulations, the funeral can only be held for three days, but now the deadline has already passed.

The ability to bury the corpse for so long in the hot summer is due to the superb anti-corrosion technology today.

In the study room, two men and a woman sat at the desk.

As the saying goes, women should be pretty and filial.

The woman was over thirty years old, and her appearance was only mediocre, but at the moment she was wearing linen and filial piety, but she had a different kind of charm.

"Third sister, don't be sad, now that your brother-in-law is gone, you have to take care of yourself."

The speaker had a fair face and a refined temperament, but the nasolabial folds on both sides of his nose made him a bit more ruthless.

This person is the Patriarch of the Zheng family and Madam Zheng's elder brother.

The other person called Wu Yan, although they were about the same age as the two of them, but in terms of seniority, he was still their uncle.

At this moment, he also comforted: "Yes, even if it's not for yourself, you should think more about Lin'er."

"Brother, Uncle, I can't swallow this breath!"

Mrs. Zheng raised her head, a pair of red and swollen eyes flashed fierceness.

Yesterday, the steward sent to kill the five nursing homes of Anniang's family, and their bodies were found this morning.

The four were beheaded with a sword, and the other was nailed to the ground with a wooden gun. It was obvious that Han Zhen did it.

Hearing this, Zheng Dalang sighed and said: "That Han Er is extremely brave, the nursing homes in our family are no match for him, now he goes into the mountains like a fish into the sea, even if he wants to find it, he can't find it."

For Han Er, Zheng Dalang was a little apprehensive.

That Qi Meng is the spear and stick instructor he invited back from Tokyo City with a lot of money. He is highly skilled in martial arts, and when he dances the coiling dragon stick, eight or nine people can't get close to him. The power of a stick can split bricks and rocks.

But even such a good guy couldn't even make it through Nahan's second hand, and was cut into two pieces with a single knife.

So brave, I am afraid that it is even more powerful than the ancient warriors.

What if you make the other party anxious and go back to the county again?
Mrs. Zheng still didn't give up, and said: "Isn't the Changzhi County warning the archer recently, and sent some money to him to kill Han Er."

"Hey!"

Wu Yan sneered: "Chang Yukun is as cowardly as a mouse, and now I'm afraid even the county government would not dare to come out, expect him to suppress the bandits, ha ha!"

"If he doesn't dare, let him write a letter to the state government and dispatch the Zhenhai Navy to suppress it. I don't believe it, a rogue can turn the world upside down!"

As Mrs. Zheng said, she got up and went to the bookshelf, and picked up an exquisite wooden box.

Putting the wooden box in front of Zheng Dalang, she said: "Brother, you will go to the county government for me."

His younger sister has been used to being strong since she was a child, if she doesn't follow her wishes, maybe something will happen.

Thinking of this, Zheng Dalang replied: "Then I'll go there."

After all, he carried the wooden box and left the study.

……

County Office Study.

With the continuous stirring of the tea whisk, a layer of blue foam floated in the tea cup.

After carefully appreciating it for a moment, Chang Zhixian showed a satisfied smile: "After all, the soup made from this white sugar is more beautiful."

Just as he was about to pick up the teacup to taste, the porter was gently pushed away.

"Ah Lang, Mr. Zheng is here."

Hearing Uncle Fu's report, Changzhi felt puzzled: "What is he doing here?"

These few days the Zheng family and the Xu family defended him as if they were guarding against wolves, but today they took the initiative to come to the door, which is rather strange.

"I don't know."

Uncle Fu shook his head first, and then speculated: "I saw Dalang Zheng holding a wooden box, so he must have asked to see Alang on something."

Changzhi County pondered: "Call him in."

After receiving the order, Uncle Fu turned around and left the study.

After a while, the door was pushed open again, and Zheng Dalang walked in with a hearty smile on his face.

The two exchanged a few words of pleasantries, and without waiting for the magistrate to ask, Zheng Dalang took the initiative to joke: "Magistrate, today I have nothing to do so I will go to the Three Treasures Hall."

The magistrate asked leisurely, "I don't know what's going on with Mr. Zheng?"

"Hey!"

Zheng Dalang sighed slightly, and said: "Since Mr. Xu was murdered by bandits, my younger sister doesn't think about food and drink, and can't sleep at night. She only wants to avenge her husband."

"It's a pity that the bandits are brave and very invincible. Therefore, I want to ask the county magistrate to send a letter to dispatch the town's navy to help suppress the bandits. A small gift is not a respect, but it should be a pen for the county magistrate."

As he spoke, he held the wooden box in both hands and gently placed it in front of Changzhi County.

Bandits?

Chang Zhixian sneered inwardly, and gently opened the wooden box with one hand.

I saw a few silver collars lying quietly in the wooden box.

Looking at the size and weight, it should be more than ten catties. According to the current silver price, it is 500 guan.

If it were a few days ago, Changzhi County would not hesitate to accept the 500 guan retouching fee.

But now, he's a bit down on it.

Without him, because he just received a letter from his wife and brother.

As soon as the white sugar and refined salt were transported to Jinan Prefecture, they were snatched up by a group of rich merchants.

White sugar is sold for 30 guan a tael, and refined salt is sold for 2 guan a catty.

This trip alone made a net profit of more than 800 guan.

The key point is that this is only Jinan Prefecture. If it is transported to Tokyo, the profit will be even higher.

What a huge profit!
Moreover, for Changzhi County, this business is almost costless.

It's just a hand down.

If coarse salt is available, I think I can earn at least three thousand guan next time.

You can make a net profit of thousands of guan in one trip, and you can still get it in a year?

Bandits?

snort!
This is not suppressing bandits, it is cutting off my money, Chang Yukun.

Thinking of this, Chang Zhixian closed the lid with a snap.

Zheng Dalang has been quietly observing Changzhi County's expression, and seeing his half-smile, his heart skipped a beat.

Sure enough, Changzhi County said seriously: "I understand Lingmei's mood, but how can the court's laws be messed up? Then Han Er and his men are only six people, how can they alarm the Zhenhai Navy? You can rest assured that the county has expanded the recruitment of archers. They are practicing every day. When the time is right, they will send people to suppress the bandits."

"Also, suppressing bandits is the responsibility of this county, so please don't be too polite to members of Zheng. Let's take these stupid things back."

As he spoke, he pushed the wooden box over.

Seeing this scene, Zheng Dalang looked incredulous.

If he didn't know Changzhi County's character, just based on his words and demeanor, I'm afraid that at this moment he would think that he is a good official with a clean sleeve and a heart for the people.

After regaining his senses, Zheng Dalang hesitated and said: "This...then I will thank the county magistrate on behalf of my sister."

Changzhi County said in a gentle tone: "Let's go, Uncle Fu sees off the guests."

Watching Zheng Dalang's figure disappear from sight, Chang Zhixian's mouth twitched into a sneer.

(End of this chapter)