Rebirth Farmhouse

Chapter 266

Hongzhi County wore official uniforms, as if he was going to the countryside to inspect the farming, but it was too hot, he didn't wear a cap, and he took off his shoes, rolled up his sleeves and rolled up his trousers, so he didn't have much airs.

When everyone heard that the Loushu Office called the county master, most of them were so frightened that they knelt down to greet the county master.

Hong Zhixian quickly glared at Lou Shuban, and hurriedly helped the old Qin heads on the nearby ground, "Everyone, please get up, please get up!"

Old Qintou is so excited. After half his life, he can still be helped by the county magistrate once. What a face!

Greatly long face!
He immediately looked around with a slight smile, folded his hands, and swayed his waist, causing Uncle Zhou to look at him.

"Which one is the fourth girl of the Qin family?" Hong Zhixian asked in person.

The Book Office of Lou hurriedly called for Xiuyao. Xiuyao was explaining the essentials of corn to several village farmers. When she heard that Hongzhi County was coming, she hurriedly stopped and rushed over here.

Hongzhi County saw a slim young girl following Lou Shu Office, couldn't help but stepped forward to meet her, and saw her appearance clearly.

I saw that she was wearing a pea-green shirt, and instead of a long skirt underneath, she wore a pair of moon-white trousers and a lotus-colored acacia skirt for the convenience of work.

The dress is clean and refreshing, and she looks beautiful and clean, not rough like those working women, but watery, like a plum blossom bud that sprouts in the new spring, especially the pair of almond eyes, moist and clear , as if there were two small fishes dangling in it.

Hong Zhixian secretly marveled that she was indeed a good woman, and wondered that Young Master Gu would mention it to him.

Seeing Hongzhi County looking at her, Xiuyao was not nervous and saluted gracefully.

Hongzhi County asked her about Fanmai, and Xiuyao answered casually.

Hongzhi County was even more amazed. When the little girl looked at it quietly, she felt gentle and pleasant, but when she moved her hands and feet, she was full of energy, which made people feel more agile and extraordinary.

He is also capable, but coming from the south to the unfamiliar north, not to mention the water and soil, but the food alone is very uncomfortable.He felt that this little girl was like those water girls in his own country, she was very watery, which made him very fond of him, and he couldn't help but miss his hometown.

After chatting for a long time, Xiuyao looked at the sky and said with a smile, "Where does the county master rest?"

Hong Zhixian half-jokingly said: "I don't know that the fourth girl doesn't care about food."

Xiuyao smiled and said: "If the county master doesn't dislike it, our family will be very happy."

There is no shortage of chicken, duck and fish at home. There are all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits in summer, and she also has good rice.

It was brought by Qi Feng when he was helping to transport the sugar.

As soon as Hongzhi County said that they were going to Xiuyao's house for dinner, Lou Shuban's jaw dropped. Uncle Zhou and the others were even more nervous. After all, the Qin family has no experience and doesn't know how to entertain them. If they offend the county master, it's not the Qin family. A disaster for the family.

It is said that the magistrate who broke the family, the magistrate who destroyed the family, and the small magistrate, can't afford to offend them.

"Tang Zun, why don't we go to Uncle Zhou's house..." Lou Shuban tried to persuade him.

Hong Zhixian said with a smile: "If you come to Taoyuan Village, if you don't go to Miss Qin's house, then it's not in vain."

He came here for the purpose. Having such a talented person under his rule might bring him more glory, and his promotion will be much smoother in the future. When his term of office is about to expire, it will depend on his achievements in the promotion of Fanmai this year. .

Xiuyao wasn't nervous, but Qin Dafu and the others were so nervous that their calves were trembling, and now hearing that the master was going to eat at home, he was in a panic.

Even though Mrs. Liu was thinking about which one at home could be served on the table, she also thought about quickly asking Xiurong to ask Mrs. Zhou's family to help her, so as not to make a fool of herself and offend the county master.

Hongzhi County was accompanied by Xiuyao, and politely declined those Lizheng and villagers who offered to accompany him, and went to Xiuyao's house together.

Looking at a clean courtyard built on a piece of stone, it saves the effort of paving the road, and the surrounding flowers and trees are hidden, which is not monotonous at all.

What's more, the flowers and trees are well arranged, the scenery is harmonious and elegant, and there is no conflict at all, which surprised him again.I didn't expect such a small farmyard to have such ingenuity. You must know that there are many rich people under his rule, and there are many big houses. He even visited those with big gardens.

But in his opinion, the gardens of many people's gardens are simply horrible. Looking at the colorful flowers, it is actually uncomfortable.

This small courtyard doesn't look big, but it doesn't make people feel crowded, and it's not tacky. Some places are full of flowers and look lively, while some places are fresh and elegant, with a quiet environment.

Really good!
He automatically attributed all these credits to Xiuyao, but in fact, Xiuyao was in control of the overall situation, those details were made by Liu Shi and Xiuxian, and Xiuyao and Xiurong were all helping.

Mrs. Liu met the ceremony with patience and nervousness, but she was also generous and showed no timidity at all. Hong Zhixian very kindly praised her for being virtuous and virtuous, for raising such an excellent daughter.

When he heard that the two sons of the family were studying, Hong Zhixian was even more surprised and admired him even more. This time it was Liu Shi and Qin Dafu.

But soon, his eyes of praise fell on Liu's head, and he felt that she was a remarkable peasant woman, different from others.

Xiuyao took the opportunity to say: "Master County, although my elder brother doesn't study, he is also very capable and smart. He took over the farms of our family. My second elder brother Qin Xian is borrowing from Zhou's Academy, and my younger brother is in Yangliu Village. Borrowing from the Ren family school. My second brother is right in front of me, and that day when we promoted Fanmai, my second brother led people to register and transcribe it."

Qin Xian didn't expect Xiuyao to recommend him to the county magistrate. Originally, he wanted to show his face when he heard that the county magistrate was coming, but the husband had warned him that if the county magistrate didn't call him, he shouldn't force himself to stand out, otherwise it would backfire and offend the county magistrate.

He walked around in front of Zhixian a few times, but Zhixian didn't pay attention to him, he was in a hurry.

Hearing Xiuyao's introduction, his heart suddenly jumped up to his throat, almost popping out.

Hongzhi County didn't pass by, but turned around and asked with a smile, "Where is Qin Xian?"

Qin Xian immediately strode forward, bowed down and saluted, "Students see the county magistrate."

Hong Zhixian twitched his eyebrows, but he didn't say anything, and asked him to excuse himself, and asked him a few words about what books he was reading, whether he would be a match, and so on.

Qin Xian answered fluently.

Hong Zhixian nodded to encourage him to study hard, and then told Xiuyao about Fanmai.

The Office of the Lou Secretary hurriedly pulled Qin Xian aside, "Brother Qin, you've paid yourself a lot of money too, you've become a student before you're done..."

When Qin Xian heard this, sweat broke out, and he was negligent, "I also ask Lou Shuban for your advice."

Because Xiuyao helped him solve the big problem, the Lou Shu Office showed his face in front of the county lord. He was naturally proud of it, and he was not so arrogant, so he immediately murmured with Qin Xian.

Soon Uncle Zhou asked the eldest lady to bring the cook to help, and also brought some dry goods from home, so as not to make the table too shabby.

As a result, the food was not ready yet, so Hong Zhixian smiled at Xiuyao: "Let's be casual, eat whatever we have, don't be too expensive."

At this time, there are a few cold dishes ready, such as sesame oil and salt wormwood, garlic egg and cucumber, white sliced ​​meat cooked in the morning, white sliced ​​chicken, duck eggs, preserved eggs, vermicelli jellyfish skin, etc.

Hongzhi County said it was very good, so he quickly brought it up. He was starving to death.

When Uncle Zhou's cooks finished the big plates and bowls, he would probably go to see his ancestors. Seeing how hungry he was, Xiuyao quickly packed up the three staple foods of big white steamed buns, pancakes with eggs, and rice.

Hongzhi County is not picky either, he ate some of everything, a big bowl full of rice, and almost all the dishes were wiped out.

Except that Xiuyao didn't understand their rules so well and moved a few chopsticks symbolically, Ren Lizheng and others naturally didn't dare to eat with him.

Xiuyao looked at him in a daze, Hong Zhixian laughed and said, "This county eats a lot, I'm frightened, I'm frightened!"

Xiuyao pursed her lips and smiled, waved her hands and said: "It's okay, it's okay, the county master has a big belly and can hold it. If he wants to pretend to be the people of our entire county, he will have to pretend to be a state or a province in the future. Naturally, he has to eat more."

Although she spoke childishly, Hongzhi County liked it, and secretly said that I would like to borrow your good words and get promoted early!
After the meal, Hongzhi County sat down again, drank a cup of tea, chatted for a while, and then took people to visit other places.

As soon as he left, a large group of people breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the reputation of the Qin family has been improved by two levels in an instant. The good news is like wings. Immediately, everyone knows that the county master had dinner at a farmer's house and had a good chat with the four girls of the Qin family. She is amazing.

Of course, they didn't know that Hongzhi County was promoted all the way up, and they also included the matter of going to the countryside to inspect in their report, emphasizing the deeds of the fourth girl of the Qin family in Taoyuan Village.Although they can't use their names, they are only the fourth daughter of the Qin family, but it has also caused a lot of discussion.

With Xiuyao's help, the Loushu Office completed the task brilliantly, and the farmers were busy planting the wheat.

Two days later, Lou Shuban personally brought presents to thank him, as well as rewards from Hongzhi County, two silver ingots of ten taels, two bolts of silk, four bolts of silk, and some sachets for the Dragon Boat Festival, etc. .

Mrs. Zhang asked Mrs. Liu and Mr. Qin Dafu to put the reward from Hongzhi County in the ancestral hall of the Qin family for several days before Mrs. Liu took it back.

"Everyone's, this is the honor given to our old Qin family by the county magistrate. It is the blessing of our ancestors. We can be grateful."

Mrs. Liu agreed, knowing what she meant, and gave half of those rewards to Mrs. Zhang, "Mother, these are rewards, and you will be happy when you take them back."

Naturally, Mrs. Zhang couldn't be happier. She didn't expect Mrs. Liu to be so happy, so she happily asked Old Qintou to move back with her.

The Liu family has been generous, and they decided to be more generous, so they asked Qin Dafu to send them over.

After planting the corn, the Liu family took Xiuyao and the others to the old Liu's house to marry Liu Sheng, and came back after a few days of excitement.

After returning, it was time for the villagers to take care of the corn, weeding, thinning, and catching insects... They all said that this is easier to manage than cotton, and the harvest is higher than that of millet. From now on, cotton will only be planted on the few acres stipulated by the government, and the rent will be fine. Others are not intended to be varied unless necessary.

I'm exhausted!

(End of this chapter)