Great Qing Xiangguo

Chapter 34

Chen Tingjing went out according to the imperial envoy Yiwei from the second-rank official, and took eight large sedan chairs.For the sake of Chen Tingjing, the official must take four sedan chairs in the capital, and eight sedan chairs when leaving Beijing. There must also be two people holding golden sticks, one holding an apricot umbrella, two holding green fans, and six more. A flag bearer.There are always more than [-] people in the group, which is very majestic.

No matter when Chen Tingjing went out, Dashun, Liu Jing, and Ma Ming always stayed in front of him.The three of them were all brought by Chen Tingjing from his hometown in Shanxi, and they are the most trusted friends.It goes without saying that Dashun has a narrow mind and quick feet.Liu Jing and Ma Ming practiced martial arts since they were young, and their kung fu is very good.The two of them have been staying in the capital for these years, they just pick up and drop off the master in the morning and evening, they have no place to use their fists and feet, so they have already endured itching all over their bodies.This time I heard that I was going to Shandong, and I was very happy.

Dashun carried the Zhong Niqin on his back, and rode beside the sedan chair on horseback.This Zhongniqin is Chen Tingjing's inseparable object, he always caresses a few pieces every day.When I was at home, as long as I listened to the sound of the piano at night, the whole family would know that the master had finished reading and was about to go to bed.If one day you can't hear the sound of the piano, you will know that the master is still busy with the affairs of the yamen when he returns home.

Dashun was also happy to be able to go out and learn a lot this time, he couldn't help but said, "Master, I've been with you for so many years, but it's the first time I've seen you so majestic!"

Chen Tingjing said in the sedan chair: "These are all the rules set by the imperial court, what a prestige!"

Da Shun asked again: "Then private visits on micro-services, don't they only happen in dramas?"

Chen Tingjing said with a smile: "In ancient times, there were such emperors, but most of them were in the drama. There are also people who learn from the drama. It is deceiving, just deceiving the world and stealing fame."

All the way, I changed horses at post stations, met rivers and took boats. After walking for more than a month, I arrived in Dezhou Prefecture, Shandong Province.Suddenly seeing many people standing at the intersection in front of him, Chen Tingjing was very puzzled and asked, "What are those people doing there?"

Dashun whipped his horse and galloped forward, he saw that the people were all carrying bamboo baskets with eggs, fruits and pastries in them.Da Shun asked: "Fellow townsmen, what are you doing?"

Someone replied: "We are waiting for Lord Furren, Governor!"

Dashun was wondering, before he had time to ask, the people all knelt down.It turned out that Chen Tingjing's sedan chair came over.The people shouted loudly: "Thank you, Governor! You have worked hard, Governor!"

Chen Tingjing got off the sedan chair and asked, "Folks, what are you doing? Get up!"

The people looked at each other and slowly stood up.A black and strong man said: "Lord governor, if you hadn't planned well and provided relief, how could we have such a good harvest this year? We heard that the governor will pass here today, so we have been waiting here a long time ago. "

A white-faced man said: "We people just want to see our parents and officials, and we just want them to drink their saliva to express our feelings."

Chen Tingjing smiled and said, "How do you know that I am the governor?"

The black-faced man said: "Governor, you are close to the people. You often visit everywhere, and the people in Shandong know about it. But this is the first time you have come to Dezhou. Judging by your prestige, you must be the governor."

Chen Tingjing smiled and said, "I'm not the governor, I'm from the capital."

Hearing this, the black-faced man knelt down again: "My lord, then you are an imperial envoy, and we people have to pay homage to it! If it weren't for a good official like Mr. Fu Lun sent by the imperial court, how could our people have a good life! You say Isn't it?" The common people responded and knelt down in unison.

Chen Tingjing bowed his hands to the people again and again: "Thank you folks! I appreciate it."

But the people still knelt down and refused to get up.The black-faced man said: "My lord, if you don't even take a sip of water, we won't get up."

Chen Tingjing persuaded for a long time, but no one got up, so he could only say: "The folks look forward to and love the good official so much, I am very impressed." He looked down at the black-faced man and the white-faced man, "The things you two brought I accept it, and I invite you two to talk with me. Other folks, please go back!"

After Chen Tingjing finished speaking, he picked up the black-faced man and the white-faced man.The two of them didn't know what to do, they muttered for a long time, but they didn't know what to say.Chen Tingjing was very gentle, he just said: "It will take a long time for you two, let us go."

Chen Tingjing got into the sedan chair and waved to fellow villagers.The two men, black and white, did not dare to disobey, and followed behind the sedan chair with their heads bowed.Just as Chen Tingjing was about to put down the sedan chair curtain, he suddenly saw a young man riding a horse, with a sword on his waist, standing far away, with a cold expression on his face.He couldn't help looking at the boy, but the boy rode away.

Seeing that it was getting late, I couldn't make it to the station in front.Just passing by a temple called Bailong Temple.Dashun galloped forward and talked to the temple first.There was movement inside, and an old monk came out to welcome him.

Dashun said: "Master, we came from the capital, and we want to ask for a bowl of vegetarian food in Baocha. It's getting late, can we stay overnight in Baocha?"

The monk looked outside and knew that it was someone from the government, how could he dare to be negligent?Putting your hands together hurriedly: "I saw auspicious clouds hovering in the northwest of the temple in the morning. It turns out that there are distinguished guests coming. Donor, please come in."

Chen Tingjing got off the sedan chair, and the old monk went up to meet him, chanting Buddha's name endlessly.Chen Tingjing exchanged a few words with the old monk, but seeing the magnificent scenery here, he couldn't help turning around to look around.But he saw the young man on horseback standing far away in a secluded place, looking over here.Dashun also saw it, and when he was about to ride there, Chen Tingjing said, "Don't worry about Dashun, he must be a country boy watching the fun. It's getting late."

Dashun was still worried, and said, "I see this kid is acting weird, he always follows us!"

After the fast meal, Chen Tingjing returned to Keliao, followed by Dashun, and asked, "Master, what are you going to do with two fellow villagers?"

Chen Tingjing said, "I'm about to tell you about this. Go tell them to come to me."

Dashun was puzzled, but Chen Tingjing just smiled mysteriously and didn't say much.Not long after, two fellow villagers came along with Dashun, and Chen Tingjing was very polite: "Two fellow villagers, please sit down. I have something to trouble you."

The black-faced man said: "My lord, please give me instructions!"

Chen Tingjing was not in a hurry to speak, but only asked, "Your surnames?"

The black-faced man said: "The little one's surname is Xiang, and his name is Dalong. He is on Wednesday."

Chen Tingjing nodded and said, "Two of my subordinates are from Shandong. They have been away from home for many years. I want to make a favor and let them go home and have a look."

Dashun was puzzled, but he didn't know what the master was planning.

Xiang Dalong asked, "I don't know what we can do to help?"

Chen Tingjing said: "The two of them are gone, and I will be short of manpower. I see that you are smart and loyal, and I want to hire you two as errands for a few days!"

Dashun couldn't help talking, and shouted: "Master, you are..."

Chen Tingjing shook his hand and winked at Dashun.Seemingly frightened on Wednesday, he hurriedly said, "This is not acceptable, Mr. Imperial Envoy. I have something to do at home, so I can't leave!"

Chen Tingjing said: "I will pay your wages."

Xiang Dalong was also anxious, and said, "Master Imperial Envoy, we really can't leave, why don't I invite someone else to go?"

Chen Tingjing put away his smile and said: "This government job is not just anyone who wants to do it, it's just decided."

Wednesday is still not happy: "Master Imperial Envoy, you are..."

Without waiting for Wednesday to continue, Da Shun squinted and shouted: "Shut up! Are you looking at our master for talking? How dare you two not follow what the Imperial Envoy has decided?"

Chen Tingjing said softly, "Dashun, don't scare the villagers!"

Looking at Dalong on Wednesday, he bowed his head and said, "Okay, let's stay."

Chen Tingjing nodded slowly and said, "That's very good!"

Dashun said again: "It's settled, since you are an official servant, you have to follow the rules of the official servant. Be careful in everything, don't talk and move around!"

The two villagers promised to go on, Dashun asked again: "Master, what are you going to do?"

Chen Tingjing smiled and said: "I have my own arrangements, you just do what I say. You should pay attention and don't let these two fellow villagers slip away. Go and call Liu Jing and Ma Ming over."

Liu Jing and Ma Ming came in with Dashun and asked, "What's the master's order?"

Chen Tingjing said: "Tomorrow morning, you two will leave for Dezhou Mansion to visit Mr. Zhang Qian, the prefect. Don't let the outside know that you are from the government. I have a letter here and bring it to Mr. Zhang Qian. I will not go to Dezhou Mansion. Go straight to Jinan."

Liu Jing and Ma Ming took orders and prepared to resign.Chen Tingjing kept the two of them talking, and asked: "If there is a famine in a place, we don't need to look carefully, what should we see first?"

Liu Jing replied: "It should be a refugee."

Ma Ming said: "There is also a porridge factory. Even if the government doesn't give out porridge, there will be big families who have accumulated good deeds to give porridge."

Dashun said: "We didn't see refugees or porridge factories along the way, but only saw people welcoming the governor. Could it be that Shandong really had a bumper harvest?"

Chen Tingjing said: "Shandong has really had a good harvest, so that's good."

Da Shun asked: "My lord, the people who greeted the governor on the road were arranged by Mr. Zhang Qian, right? He is your in-laws, so he should welcome you regardless of public or private matters."

Chen Tingjing was silent for a moment, and said: "No need to say more, let's watch as we walk."

In the early morning of the next day, Chen Tingjing bid farewell to the old monk, got up in his sedan chair and set out on the road.Suddenly, he saw the young man on horseback following far behind, so he called Dashun: "Go and ask him to see what's the matter with him."

Seeing Dashun galloping forward, the young man immediately turned the rein, hit the horse and fled.Afraid that he might be an assassin, Dashun pursued him even more closely.After chasing for a while, I finally caught up.Dashun Hengma stopped the young man and asked, "What are your intentions in following the imperial envoy?"

The young man said: "I don't know what imperial envoy is! The road is open to the sky, each side will go. Only you are allowed to go, but I am not allowed to go?"

Da Shun asked, "Then why do you always follow us?"

The boy said, "Then why do you always stop in front of me?"

Da Shun said angrily, "I'm asking you seriously, so don't mess around!"

The young man was not afraid, he just said: "Who is not talking properly? We happened to be on the same road. Seeing that your master is a high-ranking official, we didn't dare to go ahead, so we had to walk behind. What's wrong?"

Dashun heard what the young man said seemed to be reasonable, so he said: "So, you know the rules very well!"

Dashun taught the young man a few words, returned to Chen Tingjing's sedan chair, and said, "Master Hui, he is a naughty young man, he speaks erratically, he said that he happened to be traveling with us."

Chen Tingjing didn't take this matter to heart, so he said: "Leave him alone, let's go."

Dashun was very careful, and said: "Master, you should be careful, lest you get into trouble if you are an assassin."

Chen Tingjing smiled and said: "It's a bright day, where is the assassin!" Dashun looked back, and saw that the young man on horseback was still far behind.He was afraid that the master would be worried, so he kept silent, and only looked back from time to time.The boy was always neither far nor near, only following behind.

(End of this chapter)