Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 67 On the way home
She took the initiative to mention this matter, and some of the timid people among the people were frightened and trembled.

That night didn't last long, and now that I think about it, I can still smell the strong smell of blood from that night.

"It is said that time changes people's hearts." Meng Changqing said: "Two months ago, it was reasonable for you to be afraid of me for this matter. But now that you are still afraid, I can only think that there is something wrong with you.

You want to murder me, or you are actually with that group of people, so you are afraid that you will end up with the same fate in the future. "

200 people knelt on the ground, and some shouted injustice, "Your Excellency, you are aware that we are definitely not the same group as those people."

"Since you want me to investigate clearly, let's find out the matter clearly while we are free now." Meng Changqing turned around and said: "Bafang, bring a stool."

Bafang left quickly and quickly brought a chair.

Meng Changqing sat down and glanced at the people kneeling on the ground. All of them lowered their heads as low as possible. Meng Changqing could not see their expressions and could only judge from their body movements who was truly afraid and who was kneeling in line with the crowd.

"When I first arrived in Beishan County, you were all so hungry, do you still remember?" Meng Changqing asked.

Malaifu knelt in the front row and said, "I remember what you said, sir."

With him taking the lead, many people followed and said they remembered.

"When I gave you porridge, I only asked you what your name was? How old you were? Is there anyone else in Beishan County with you?" Meng Changqing said, "I never asked you why you were in Beishan County."

Malaifu looked up.

"Except for you." Meng Changqing continued, "Asking you what you committed? Asking you how you ended up living the way you did before? I think it's unnecessary, what do you think?"

Although the people did not answer, their physical condition obviously relaxed a lot as soon as Meng Changqing said these words.

Obviously, they didn't want to say it.

"Since you are already here, you are the people under my rule. Although I have not been with you for a long time, we have lived and died together. It is a life-long friendship.

After all, you have been with me a little longer than the servants, and you know me better.

I am a very talkative person. I have never deprived you of food, nor have I ever asked for anything from you. As long as you don't do anything wrong, sit at the same table with me, eat wine and food together, and discuss past friendships.

But I am not easy to talk to. As long as you break the law, I will deal with you in accordance with the law and will not forgive you.

So under my rule, as long as you stay safe and work hard, I will lead you to live a good life. If anyone dares to inflict injustice on you, I will definitely provide you with justice. "

"From now on, the previous large group will disband and return to the earlier eight-person group. Each group will elect a group leader. From now on, there will be no guards watching you all the time.

But no matter how much you do every day, you can only receive so much food from me. Meng Changqing said: "Starting from the morning after tomorrow, each group will eat separately. Whether you can eat enough depends on you."

Go back and rest. "

Only after Meng Changqing left did they dare to stand up.

At this time, Yang Zheng said: "If the number on the ID card exceeds [-], come to me to exchange for a new number plate."

Seeing that the sky was getting darker and darker, the eldest brother of the Zeng family urged: "Third brother, Meizi, we have to walk faster. It's not like before. Our family is the only one on the road. We must enter the village before dark."

Zeng Laosan's forehead was covered with sweat, but he still said: "Okay!"

Boss Zeng looked at Yu and couldn't bear it, "It's better if I carry you on my back."

"No need." Zeng Laosan, "I can still walk. Besides, I have put on a lot of flesh after being raised in Beishan County for these days. You can't carry me."

The three of them were talking and speeding up their pace to go home.

Seeing that they were almost home in three miles, Zeng Laosan found it difficult to support, "Brother, I really can't walk anymore. Let's sit down and rest for a while." He sat down in the middle of the road regardless. "No, no, no." Boss Zeng lowered his voice, "We all carry things with us. Several villages around here are famous for their bad customs. If you want to rest, you can't rest here."

Mei Zi said: "He is lazy and wants to take a break. Didn't you look at it and he really can't leave?"

Boss Zeng stopped temporarily and wiped the sweat from Zeng Laosan's forehead with his sleeves. "I'd better carry you." He turned the package to his chest and squatted down in front of Zeng Laosan.

Zeng Laosan had no choice but to stop and rest here, and he couldn't walk anymore, so he had to lie on his elder brother's back.

Zeng Laosan felt tired after walking all the way. Now Zeng Laosan, who had gained weight on his back, almost couldn't stand up. Fortunately, he had the strength and gritted his teeth to stand up.

This way of walking is slower than before.

"How long will this last?" Zeng Laosan said, "Brother, why don't you and sister-in-law take your things and leave first, and I'll stay and rest before leaving."

"Nonsense! How can I trust you?"

When the eldest son was carrying the third son on his back, a donkey cart came in front of him. The three Zeng family members stood on the roadside and got out of the way.

The donkey cart stopped in front of them, "Hey, aren't you the people who went to build the city wall in Qianzenzhuang?"

Boss Zeng looked up and realized that the top of the donkey cart was Li Zheng.

"What's going on?" Li Zheng asked.

"My third brother was injured during the war. He never recovered. He couldn't walk here, so I carried him on my back."

Li Zheng jumped out of the car, "Quick, quick, put him in my car and I'll take you back."

Boss Zeng had never seen Li Zheng so enthusiastic before, and for a moment he didn't dare to make any move.

"Hey, why are you so polite? I see you can't walk like this. Put him down quickly and don't aggravate his injuries."

When Boss Zeng thought about it, he had no other choice. He didn't know when he would be able to get home with his back, and he still had food on him. The risk was too great.

At worst, we can give Li Zheng some food when the time comes.

"Thank you, Mr. Lizheng." Boss Zeng put the third child on the donkey cart.

Li Zheng led the donkey cart to turn around, "If you two can't walk anymore, get on the cart and sit on it."

Boss Zeng said to Mei Zi: "Go and sit in the car."

Mei Zi was not polite, smiled and thanked Li Zheng, and took a seat next to the donkey cart.

Li was leading the donkey cart to Qian Zengzhuang, chatting with Boss Zeng on the way, "I remember your name is Zeng..."

"My name is Zeng Dashu."

"Oh, yes!" Li Zheng said, "I heard people in your village told you that you killed three Yan soldiers with a rake. It was very impressive. The guards in your group all wanted you to go. Be a soldier.

how?You didn't agree? "

"The guard had this idea, but I still knew how much I was worth. At that time, I was able to kill those three people only because of the cooperation of the same team. If I had to do it alone, I would have died under the hooves of the Yan army. share."

Li Zheng laughed and said, "You are quite humble as a young man. Hey, if you don't go to the military camp, you might as well work with me in the future."

(End of this chapter)