lying down

The sun was hanging high, the heat was unbearable, there were few pedestrians on the street, even the birds on the trees didn't bother to sing, they nestled on the branches motionless, and hid in the shade in twos and threes drinking tea.

"Cough, this terrible weather, it's only so hot in the middle of March, why can't I feel that I can't breathe well!" Yamen servant Liu Wu held a soap stick in one hand, and wiped the sweat from his head with the other hand.

"Who said it wasn't? But this year is really dry! It was rainy last year, it was flooded, and I don't know how many people died. I heard from the traveling businessman in the wine shop that there seems to be a sign of drought in the Guannei Road. I hope our sacred mountain will not be drought, then But it's fatal." Hao Yu, a yamen servant standing on the other side, said while holding his soapy suit and fanning his hand.

"But since Emperor Gaozu, our Tang Dynasty has been really good. This little life is getting more and more enjoyable. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to marry a concubine. I don't know what the hell is going on?" Said Watching Liu Wu look at the main road in the county, he thought to himself that the county magistrate had gone to Panshan Village for a morning, why he didn't come back, and the two of them were basking in the scorching sun at the gate.

"Here we come, Brother Wu." Hao Yu had already stood upright, but the corners of his mouth twitched to remind Liu Wu.

Hearing Hao Yu's kind reminder, Liu Wu also stood up in silence without looking to see if there was a shadow of the county magistrate on the road.

Without even having a cup of tea, the sound of "Tata"'s hooves approached from far away.The county magistrate Liu Yuanshan got off the horse and loosened the reins, his face was covered with stinky sweat, but he didn't care to wipe it off, and went straight in.

Liu Wu took the reins and prepared to lead them to the stables.Liu Yuanshan, who had just walked a few steps into the yamen, turned around and asked, "Where is the Ming Mansion?"

Hao Yu quickly returned respectfully: "Go back to the Shaofu, the Ming Palace is serving tea in the inner hall, and is waiting for you to come back."

Liu Yuanshan gave a soft "En" and walked straight into the inner hall.

"Yuanshan, how are things going?" Li Chuanjiang was drinking sour plum tea in the hall of the county yamen. On this hot day, he was sweating every time he walked around.When he saw Liu Yuanshan walking in quickly, he put down his teacup lightly and got up to greet him.

"Back to the Ming Mansion, the matter has been settled. Ouyang Yu also agreed, but..." Liu Yuanshan frowned, feeling troubled in his heart, he didn't know whether he should say it or not.

"It's just something, but it's okay to say. There is no need to hide between you and me." Li Chuanjiang gestured to Liu Yuanshan to sit down first before speaking, but he didn't mean to ask slowly at all, and asked hurriedly.

"It's just that although Ouyang Yu is quick-witted, he is also able to speak well. But after all, he's just a boy with curly hair. It's dangerous to bet with a part of our future." After a few detours in his mind, he decided to speak out.Although there are still two villages in front of Panshan Village in this year's exam, there should be no major problems.But dragging this matter to a teenager, I can't figure it out.

"It's okay, I believe Brother Wen's words. He and I have been friends for many years, and he has been in court for a long time, and has seen countless people. He will not harm you and me. Since he is willing to give you and me a few pointers, we must not be far away in the early days Alright!" Li Chuanjiang remembered the conversation with his old friend Wen Daya after he came back from watching the ring, and became more and more sure of his judgment.

The old man watching the competition that day was Wen Daya. He, Li Jing and other 13 people, in the name of "Ambassador of Dismissal", went to various parts of the country to inspect and inspect.The tasks given to them by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty were: to investigate the virtuous and unworthy of the local governors, to visit the sufferings of the people, to condolences to the old birthday stars, to help the poor, and to promote talents who have been abandoned for a long time.Tang Taizong told them: to understand the situation in depth, do a good job, "let the envoy arrive, as if I saw it with my own eyes."The arena that day left some impressions on Wen Daya, who is the Minister of Rites, and later talked with Li Chuanjiang when they parted.

"That's the best! I don't have to worry so much." Liu Yuanshan thought that Wen Daya must be very knowledgeable when he is running around in the court.

There was a drought in many places in the early spring of this year, and Wen Daya was ordered to make an unannounced inspection tour. He happened to pass by Goro's arena to get married, and later confessed to the county magistrate.Liu Yuanshan discussed some details with Li Chuanjiang.Order Liu Wu to send news to Panshan Village tomorrow.

On the other side, after the county magistrate left, everyone returned to the main hall and took their seats.The old lady smiled and said: "Balang, you are really a lucky star. Since you came to our house, there have been many happy events. I don't know what kind of virtues I have accumulated in my previous life. It is fate to accept you as a child in the rare years!" After all, the old lady stroked her chest, seemingly very happy.

"Fu Xing needless to say, but my eighth brother's head and mind are not comparable to ordinary people, could it be that some star has descended to earth?" Seeing his mother start the conversation, Wu Lang thought of all kinds of deeds of Ouyang Yu, and he felt a lot of emotion in his heart.The family nodded and said yes frequently.

"Mother, fifth brother, don't praise me. I only have one head, and I'm not the master of three heads and six arms. If you praise me again, I'll go and get the tiger tail that Brother Seven brought and put it on for you to look at. Some things are It turns out that the master taught me, and I dare not boast!" Ouyang Yu really didn't know how to explain his various thoughts and methods, so he could only find an empty master to support the vat.

"This time when the county magistrate came over, I still need to pay attention to explaining my son's affairs. What he said today, mother can see that he is sincerely begging for your help, and seems to have scruples. As for what scruples, mother doesn't know. It's just People have never fought with officials since ancient times, so this Liu Yuanshan is not a villain, and his official name is considered good on weekdays. Balang, if you can help him, you can help him. We will meet each other in the future and take care of each other." The old lady remembered Liu Yuanshan just now During the visit, Ouyang Yu was explained in detail.

"Mother, I know. I just don't know how to start, where to focus." Ouyang Yu smiled wryly.

"Mother heard your adoptive father say a word when he was alive: 'It is better to travel a thousand miles than to read thousands of books'. If you have no idea, go out for a walk, go out and ask, who in the village doesn't know you now? This walk You may gain something by asking, besides, Liu Xiancheng also said that it doesn't matter whether you succeed or not, as long as you try your best. My son doesn't need to have such a big burden. "Ouyang Yu said from the bottom of his heart when the old lady said this. admire.She really deserves to be the daughter-in-law of a wealthy businessman from the previous dynasty. She has a different vision, behavior and behavior.

"Mother, what you said is reasonable. When the county magistrate sends someone to explain the matter tomorrow, I will go to the village and have a look. Maybe there will be something to gain!" Ouyang Yu thought about it.

In the early morning of the next day, the sky was still very hot, and the coolness of the previous days was gone. Even the singing of birds and insects seemed to have no strength, and the laziness made people tired.

Yunniang walked out of the kitchen to wipe the smoke off her face, breakfast was ready.The two of them, husband and wife, have nothing to do today. They are going to go hunting in the mountains.

"Hey, Qilang, why are you still sitting there, but you are going to pack your things. Aren't you going to go up the mountain today?" Seeing Qilang sitting sleepy on the wooden chair in the courtyard, Yunniang urged her up.

"Yun'er, I won't go today. It's too hot. When I get to the forest, I don't know how much effort it will take to catch a hare and pheasant. I won't go." Qilang looked irritable, too lazy to move his butt.

"Hey, you..." Before Yunniang could finish speaking, she saw a yamen servant walk up to the door.

"May I ask if this is the Li family? Ouyang Yu is at home? Someone came to look for him under the order of the county magistrate and county magistrate." A burly yamen servant about 30 years old asked standing in front of the door.This person is none other than the yamen servant Liu Wu who complained in front of the yamen yesterday.But this time, they asked respectfully.Yesterday, I got the instructions from the two Ming lords, so I dare not trust them.

"It's the Li family, please stay here." Yunniang turned around after answering, and hurried back to the main hall.

"Mother, there is a yamen servant outside the door, saying that he is looking for the eighth brother under the order of the county magistrate and the county magistrate." Yunniang said aloud, watching the old lady tidy up in the hall.

"Let's invite him in for tea. Your eighth brother thinks he's tired recently, and he's going to get up late today. Ask Qilang to go to his room to wake him up and let him come to the main hall quickly." The old lady thought for a while and said.

When Ouyang Yu heard that the yamen servant was coming, he thought that Liu Yuanshan should have sent him to make a call.Get up and go to the main hall.

"Liu Wu met Ouyang Xiaolang, and he was ordered by two Ming lords to come here to spread the word." Liu Wu clasped his fists and bowed, very respectful.Looking down secretly, the house has been old and dilapidated for a long time, and the people in the family are not rich, but they just beat a tiger a few days ago.Is it worth the two Minggongs treating each other like this?I was so humbled that I didn't dare to be as comfortable as I used to be.

Ouyang Yu looked up, only to see that although Liu Wu was respectful, his eyes rolled straight, he must be a shrewd person.

"Fifth Brother Liu, you don't need to be too polite, please sit down and talk." Ouyang Yu said with a smile.

"Thank you so much, Xiao Lang!" Liu Wu didn't dare to sit down calmly, but just sat on the chair with half of his buttocks, looking at Erlang and others who were sitting beside him so much that he wanted to laugh.