Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"You don't need to tell me about this." Liang Jiujiu served Meng Changqing some food, "Your mother has already given instructions to Xiao Dai."

"My mother is thoughtful and always thinks ahead of me."

Meng Changqing told Wenshi what happened at the military camp today.

Finally, Meng Changqing asked worriedly: "Is there something weird about my appearance? Or do I look like an old friend?"

"If that person's biological mother is from Daliang, she can only be from Tuozhou or Liangzhou." Liang Jiujiu said: "Your father is from the capital, and I am also from the surrounding areas of the capital. How can you grow up with people here?" Does it look like it?"

"You can't say anything in the world, and there are also people who have nothing to do with you who look very similar." Wen said, "But there is no one I know who looks similar to you."

"Maybe he doesn't look at you because of your appearance." Liang Jiujiu guessed, "There may be other reasons."

"If this person dies, you don't need to explore the reason, but if the court decides to use him, he will definitely have contact with people in the court." Wen said, "It's best to understand the reasons. "

"But since you asked and the person didn't say anything, it must be because the situation at that time made it inconvenient to answer." Wen took her chopsticks and thought for a moment, then relaxed her brows, "Well, if you can't think of something that has no result, you can only do it temporarily. Let it go." Wen comforted Meng Changqing, "If the reason will affect you, then you have to know it sooner or later. If it doesn't have much impact, it doesn't matter whether you know it or not."

"Ah."

Meng Changqing probably listened to Wen's comfort, or was too hungry, so he ate a lot for lunch. There were several large pots of vegetables on the table, and in the end there was only some soup and water left.

While Meng Changqing was sitting and eating, Wen said, "There are laws in this dynasty, and officials and their families are not allowed to do business. Although there are not many officials in the court who abide by this law, we have no foundation and everything needs to be safe. Our family had already lost control of the business in the capital. With the extra money, we only allowed your uncle to buy a few farms that could generate income.

The grocery store you opened under your own management had better be sold as soon as possible. "

"I know, but there is no other way now." Meng Changqing explained the reason, "It's not that I want to make money from the people. It's just that the road from Beishan County to other counties is too dangerous. Ordinary people have neither the ability nor the ability to do so. Don't have the courage.

Besides, even the children in the county who have just learned to walk are helping in the fields. Which common people have time to take up this business? "

"Of course I know your good intentions and difficulties." Wen said, "But if the imperial censor wants to target you in the future, who will care about it?"

Meng Changqing burped, "What mother said is that most of the food in the fields has been harvested now, and it's time for those who can take care of the grocery store to make preparations in advance."

In the afternoon, Xiaodai came back with two carriages of goods.

Meng Changqing was about to step forward to talk to him, but found that his expression was very bad, "Brother Dai, what happened?"

"We almost got robbed." Xiaodai said, "We encountered a trap when passing through a dangerous mountain. The wheel got stuck in it and almost didn't come out. Fortunately, among the people we brought over, there were two strong ones who dismounted and fought hard. Only when they were about to reach us did we let the carriage escape."

"Are you okay? Are there any injuries?" Meng Changqing asked.

"The person is fine, the groceries are fine, I was just scared." Xiaodai took two deep breaths in succession, "I still feel scared."

"Thanks a lot."

"It's okay, Master, I'll take the things to the grocery store first."

"Wait a minute, Brother Dai, starting today, you're going to spread the word that this grocery store is going to be sold out and see who is willing to take over."

"Put it out?" Xiaodai couldn't understand, "Master, to be honest, we are not doing this business just to make money. Who in Beishan County is willing to be taken advantage of and put up a deal like this?"

"After someone else takes over, it won't necessarily be the same as what we did before."

"Okay, then even if someone takes over, they won't be able to purchase goods elsewhere." Xiaodai was worried, "Is it because I said something about being almost robbed today that you have such an idea." "Not really." Meng Changqing said, "It's a coincidence that I made this decision before you came back. As for purchasing the goods, the Yamen can lend him someone and he will pay a certain commission."

Xiaodai thought about it for a while, and wondered how expensive it would be to buy oil, salt, sauce and vinegar in Beishan County in the future.

Bafang went out for four days and finally returned to the Yamen on the morning of the fifth day.

He saw Meng Changqing standing at the gate of the county government from a distance, and immediately ran away on horseback. The dust raised by the horse's hooves covered Meng Changqing's face.

"Master!" Bafang got off the horse and returned to Meng Changqing with his chest raised, "The food owed by the two governments has been paid off."

Meng Changqing stretched out his hand to wave away the dust in front of him, "Have you had a safe journey?"

"Have a safe trip." Bafang wanted to say more, but Yang Zheng, who had just arrived in front of the Yamen, immediately answered: "Not long after we arrived in Yangmen County, Lord Mao of Yangmen County sent his Yamen servants to give us a ride. , arrived at Liangzhou Prefecture, and Li Captou saw him off again.

We deliver food to a large number of people, and we dare not cause any trouble. "

"Thank you, sir." Meng Changqing asked Bafang. After all, Bafang was handling this matter on Meng Changqing's behalf, and he was the person in charge of this trip.

"Of course, come and say thank you. Thank you again and again."

"Very well. You have worked hard all the way. Go and rest."

"I'm not tired." Bafang led the horse and stood in front of Meng Changqing, "We rested one night in Liangzhou Mansion."

Yang Zheng stepped forward and wanted to take the reins from Bafang's hand. Bafang had already handed them over smoothly, but when he reached halfway, he realized that the other person was Yang Zheng. He immediately apologized, "Why bother Captain Yang? I'll hold it myself." go back.

This is the young master's horse. It has been running around with me for the past few days. I have to take good care of it. "

He just said a few words to Yang Zheng, but he didn't expect to turn around and find that his young master had walked a long way away. Looking at the direction he was going, it should be a grocery store in Bei City. He hurriedly packed up the horse, poured fodder on it, and immediately chased it to Beishi.

When he arrived, he heard the voice of his young master talking inside.

"I bought so many things. Is there a happy event to be held?"

"So be it." The expression on Sha Zhu's face was very complicated. Most of them were happy, but underneath the happiness was a regret that was difficult to conceal.

Xiaodai then asked, "What does it mean to count?"

Bafang walked in at this time and saw that they were all talking, so he quietly moved to stand next to Meng Changqing.

"I'm going to... get married."

"This is a happy event." Meng Changqing said, "Who are you with?"

"You should recognize her as Huaihua from our group."

"Oh!" After saying this, Meng Changqing remembered, "When I first arrived in Liangzhou, I saw you kneeling with a child outside the city gate. I thought you were a family of three. Now you have indeed become a family."

A wry smile appeared on Sha Zhu's lips, "It's just a way of living together."