Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"You are so cautious in asking, you don't want to fall in love with him." Bafang led the horse closer to Meng Changqing, "Master, didn't you already write to Uncle Dongwen and ask him to collect potato seeds and corn seeds in the capital? ?

There is no shortage of these things in the capital. It will only be a matter of time before Uncle Dongwen delivers them. Why do you bother so much? What kind of potato seeds are you looking for here?
  Seeing what you mean, you have the attitude of offering generous gifts. "

"You have to give gifts." Meng Changqing noticed the tea stall in front of him and motioned for everyone to go there. "This is the trend in the court today. You have to give gifts when you meet. I would like to be more independent, but the matter is in front of me and can be solved. First things first.

As for Uncle Dongwen. Meng Changqing glanced at Chu Mufeng who was walking beside him without leaving any trace, "I sent the letter late. Even if Uncle Dongwen sent someone to deliver it, he would probably miss the farming season."

Besides, how can you expect others to do what you have to do? "

While talking, a group of people entered the tea stall. Bafang led several people's horses and tied them to a nearby pillar.

"Stall owner, bring some food and tea."

While the stall owner was serving tea, Meng Changqing immediately started chatting with him, "Is the business of your small shop okay?"

There were no other customers at the tea stall, so the stall owner happily chatted to pass the time: "My small shop has no cost, and some people come to sit there every afternoon, so the business is not bad.

Sir, your accent doesn't sound like a local. You come here from the capital to do business.

Our small businesses are no match for big businessmen like you who travel all over the world. "

Meng Changqing continued: "We people seem to make a lot of money, but we actually lose a lot."

"That's the truth." The stall owner brought up a basket of hot steamed buns. "There's nothing good in my stall. I only have these yellow-faced steamed buns that cost a penny or two. Please don't think it's expensive, sir. I've added sugar to them." , it tastes sweet.”

Meng Changqing said to everyone: "Everyone is tired after walking all night. Let's eat something."

After she spoke, everyone took action, and then the stall owner saw it, "You look young, and I thought you were following your father and brother. It turns out that you are the person in charge."

"Originally, I followed my father and brother to make up for the loss, but unfortunately they passed away due to an accident a few years ago, leaving me alone to support the family business. Fortunately, the people my father and brother left behind for me are very loyal, so I can barely hold on. "

"It's really not easy for you." The stall owner stood at the table and started chatting, "Sir, let me ask, what kind of business do you do?"

"Selling tea."

"Tea?" The stall owner was puzzled, "Don't your products stay with you?"

Meng Changqing said something like this, "When my family does business, people come out first, and then the goods are shipped after the negotiation is completed."

"Oh, I've never done big business, so I don't know how to ask random questions. Don't mind me." The stall owner said, "But it is indeed the case. If the negotiation is not good, the goods will be saved in the city. The entrance fee is also quite high.”

After he finished speaking, he realized that he had said unfavorable words and apologized repeatedly, "Look at my mouth, you will definitely be able to negotiate this business. I wonder what kind of tea it is? If the price is right, I would also like to buy two kilograms."

"We have all kinds of tea. We have already decided on a buyer. After the negotiation, if there is more, I will give you two kilograms."

The stall owner was very embarrassed, "How can I take advantage of this?"

"Let me ask you something, how much is the entry fee for my cart of tea?"

"It's hard to say." The stall owner said, "It depends on the quantity and the quality of your goods. The officers and soldiers guarding the city have the final say. If you can establish a relationship with the officers and soldiers guarding the city, you can get a lot of money. few."

"Yeah, thank you very much."

Meng Changqing and others ate steamed buns at the stall, and then went directly to Yizhou Prefecture.

"Didn't you say you wanted to send something?" Bafang dismounted and came over to ask, "Did you bring it?"

"When you go out, you have to bring something with you." Meng Changqing had plans and would definitely prepare a few things in the package. The Yizhou prefect, just from the little information he heard from below, knew that this person was most likely to be greedy, and it was best to get rid of such a person.

Meng Changqing didn't have much money, but she had many treasures, most of which were trinkets given by the palace.

These things are exquisite in appearance and valuable, but because they are gifts from nobles in the palace, they cannot be pawned even if they are short of money.

Otherwise, if someone reports you, it will be a crime of disrespect.

It can be seen but not used. In Meng Changqing's opinion, it is useless.

Now, it’s time to bring these things to the governor of Yizhou whom I have never met before.

It looks precious, but it is actually thunder. Meng Changqing didn't intend to deal with the other party too much, so he dared to give such a gift.

Bafang reported his identity and handed the other party a letter of introduction written by Wei Fang Yunshu, "Please also inform the elder brother of the guard."

"Wait."

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the person who went back to report came out again, "Mr. Meng, please come in with me."

Meng Changqing followed the yamen servant in front of him and stopped in front of a guest room. The yamen servant reminded him: "Please take off the sword from your waist."

Meng Changqing pretended to have come to his senses, took off the knife in his hand and handed it to Bafang behind him, "You guys are waiting at the door. Master Bai, do you want to go in with me?"

"Who is this?" The officer did not expect that there was an adult in the crowd.

Chu Mufeng introduced himself: "The Royal Forest Army guards Bai Mufeng."

The magistrate of Yizhou heard the noise inside and walked out. With just a glance, he looked at all the people standing outside the door and asked, "Mr. Meng, since you are here, why are you standing at the door and not going in?"

Yang Youde, the prefect of Yizhou, is quite old, and his hair and beard are gray. Although he only wears casual clothes, you can see that he is very particular.

"Master Futai." Meng Changqing bowed his hands and said, "I came here rashly and bothered you."

Yang Youde put one hand behind his back and smoothed his beard with the other hand. His face was distant and polite, "Go in and sit down to talk. As for the Lord of the Royal Forest Army, let's go in too."

"Officials at all levels admire what Mengzhi County has done." As Yang Youde finished speaking, the servants of the house were already bringing tea and snacks.

"It's just a coincidence. Without the full support of the imperial court, I can't do it alone."

Yang Youde looked at the person sitting next to him, "Although Meng Zhixian is young, he is not short in stature. I want to follow General Dingbei."

Meng Changqing smiled, and then took out a dark red brocade bag from the package.

"Master Yang, please accept your kindness."

The person standing behind Yang Youde stepped forward, took the bag, and passed it to Yang Youde.

With the help of that person, Yang Youde opened the bag and took a look inside. It was a very delicate gold cake, about the size of half a palm. The pattern on the gold cake was also quite exquisite, and it was definitely not an ordinary piece of craftsmanship.

"After all, these are good things that are only available in the capital. Mr. Meng is very interested." He stuffed the bag into his arms and picked up the two things at hand. They were the official document written by Wei Fangyun and the one handed in by Meng Changqing. Famous post.

"You want to borrow two kinds of seeds. I only have potato seeds here." Yang Youde said, "Just wait a moment. I have already ordered someone to call the judge. If there are any left in the library, I will lend them all to you."