Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 184

"In the eighth year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, he asked Guozuo about the ghosts and gods. The ghosts said, 'The second generation will die'. Emperor Wen was shocked, so he suspected the crown prince and wanted to abolish him."

"The quality of the time is in the Sui Dynasty, and I occasionally got its sacrificial vessel, and the rest are ordinary, but no one can recognize this fragment, or some people say that it is something from outside the sky!"

Why was Xu Qing frightened?Because Zhang Zhong mentioned this matter in the suicide note he sent to Xu Qing.It's just that what Zhang Zhong said at the time was "Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty recruited the soul of future generations to ask Guozuo", while Weng Dou Li directly talked about ghosts and gods.

But no matter what, this incident was finally heard from the second population.Xu Qing didn't take Zhang Zhong's words to heart at the beginning because no one knew about it after asking all the people around him.Moreover, Zhang Zhong's status is not very high. If Zhang Zhong knows, ordinary people will probably know it too.

But now, the second person appeared.Same event, slightly different account.Xu Qing took a look at the fragment, it was impenetrable by water and fire, very hard, it didn't glow in the bright place, but glowed in the dark place, just now I had some strange dreams while holding it.

Could it be that there really is such a method as summoning souls?

As for the soul, Xu Qing probably believed it. After all, his current body was not his own.But calling back the soul, he still didn't believe it, or rather, couldn't believe it.

If there is such a method, wouldn't someone be invincible in the world?

But seeing the fragment of unknown material in front of him, the balance in Xu Qing's heart gradually tilted.After thinking about it for a while, it was getting late, thunder bursts came from the sky, dark clouds were dense, and it was completely dark.

At this time, the shards emit brighter and weirder light, which is not dazzling, but can illuminate a large area.

Suddenly, a scene flashed in Xu Qing's mind. He seemed to have seen this strange light once before!
Where did you see it?
Huang Shimei, yes!It's the cave where Huang Shimei and I hid last time!

Xu Qing remembered that the entrance of that cave was narrow and it was difficult for light to shine in.At that time Xu Qing saw a small piece of light, and thought it was the reflection of some treasure, but now that he thought about it, even if the gold was placed in that cave, it would be difficult to have such a big light.It's just that at that time, Xu Qing and Huang Shimei only cared about saving their lives and didn't explore, so they missed it.

Now that he thought of this, Xu Qing's heart was already itchy, and he wished he could go out now and find that cave to explore.But when he looked out the window, it was already pouring rain outside the window.From time to time, there was a strong wind, Xu Qing glanced out of the window, the branches and leaves flew around, and the thinner trees were directly blown off.Hurry to close the window, thinking that this fragment can bring bad luck?

There was a sound of footsteps, Xu Qing covered the fragments and put them in the drawer.It turned out that the boy who lit the lamps came, and the boy lit the lamp one by one, and the room was lit up.The candlelight was golden and warm, Xu Qing settled down, and then asked the boy: "When did you enter the mansion?"

The boy looked terrified: "If you go back to the master, the little one just came last month..."

"Well, how's the field this year? How many times has this wind blown?"

"Master, if the land is not rich or tight, there should be enough autumn grain. The wind has blown several times."

"Several times?" Xu Qing thought for a while, he only experienced a few light rains in Liaodong, why did it happen several times in Cangzhou?This kind of wind is at least a red alert, and the people of Cangzhou are in trouble.

"For today, it's been four times. Thanks to the master, the wind is not too big..." The boy said, his expression of fear faded away.

Xu Qing curled his lips, this flattery was worse than being scolded, taking a look at that young man, at the age of thirteen or fourteen, it was his luck to go to the governor's mansion to light the lamps.Xu Qing asked again: "Have you ever seen a stronger wind than this?"

"No, I haven't seen it..." The boy said quietly: "I was playing in the street yesterday, and I heard a businessman say that the wind is strong in the south of Cangzhou!"

The boy was able to speak vigorously, gestured his hands and feet and said: "Such a big sack of rice must weigh two hundred catties. They said that the evil wind rolled up the sack and left!"

After finishing speaking, the boy sighed: "Oh, what a pity..."

"What a pity?"

"It's a pity that I'm not there. If I were there, I would have to bring back a bag of rice. The ones I pick up are worth buying with gold and silver! Master, do you think that makes sense?"

Seeing him like this, Xu Qing couldn't help laughing and scolding: "It's a fart, a [-]-jin sack can be blown away, can you blow it away?"

"Hey..." The boy scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.

"What's your name? Why don't you go to the state to study at such an age..."

"My name is Gouzi, and I have a younger brother named Roe Deer. I come out to work just to help him go to school!"

Xu Qing's heart moved slightly, and he said to him: "The state school doesn't cost money, what tuition do you want to earn?"

"But my family can't support so many people who eat rice. I work in the governor's mansion, and I can get five qian silver a month. I eat here, drink here, give my mother two qian, and give my brother two qian..." With a flash of cunning, he secretly said: "I put down two dollars myself, and after two years of working, I can have two taels, buy four loads of new rice, chickens, ducks, and eggs, and then I will propose marriage to the second girl of the Liu family!"

"Good boy..." Xu Qing nodded his fingers. When he was in his 20s, he was still distributing leaflets for money for skewers.Xu Qing took out from his bosom, touched several taels of silver from the door, thought for a while, then turned his hand into his pocket money bag, took out five copper coins, and handed them to the boy.

For some reason, after marrying three wives, Xu Qing felt that his pocket money was getting less and less, and in the end there were only a few copper coins left.He had fought, but it was a pity that he was no match for Liu Nai with his fists... This was one of the reasons why he fell to the point of "robbing" his family.

It's not that Xu Qing is stingy, he originally wanted to give Gouzi a few taels of silver, but after thinking about it, he must not let him be too inflated if he wants to engage in quality education. You must know that Gouzi's small goal is more than two taels of silver!So Xu Qing replaced it with a copper plate.

"No, no, my mother said, you can't take other people's things for nothing..."

"Hey~" Xu Qing stuffed the money into his hand: "It's not for nothing. From now on, every time you find interesting news while playing in the street, you have to come and tell me. Every news is worth a penny. how?"

"really?"

"really!"

"really?"

"really!"

"Then is it okay for my little friend to inquire about it?"

"also……"

Only then did Gouzi take the money, put it in his waist, and held up the candle and went out.Seeing the back of the dog striding forward, Xu Qing couldn't help shaking his head, listening to the sound of the wind outside through the window, he felt much quieter.

But so many places south of Cangzhou have been hit by typhoons, and now he is worried that there will be troubles.After the catastrophe, there will be a catastrophe, and Xu Qing doesn't want to get involved in the plague at this time.His body hasn't been vaccinated... How sad should it be when the fragrance disappears just after it's so prosperous?

The next day, when the rain stopped for a while and the wind died down, Xu Qing went up to the city wall to inspect it.Seeing that many caravans were also rushing to deliver goods during this rainy season, and some wheels got stuck in the mud, everyone had to push hard together.

The sound of the trumpets can be heard endlessly. Looking at the distance, farmers are wearing bamboo hats and coir raincoats on the fields to check the water depth in the farmland.Keeping an eye on the drain in the ditch, digging a hoe here and mending a shovel there from time to time.

If you want to be rich, build roads first!
In the city, the roads are extremely muddy, but they are still crowded with people.The tavern and hotel were already full of guests, and the woodsheds had already been sold at high prices.Some people pay more money to rest directly in the warehouse.

To grow, you must have a house!
After watching a "scenery", Xu Qing temporarily reintegrated into the Tang Dynasty again, and all the previous fragments and modern things were temporarily forgotten.After all, the livelihood of the common people is difficult, and the problem of insufficient food and shelter from the cold is even more real.

Xu Qing shook his head and went back to the Governor's Mansion. As soon as he entered the door, an official in a green shirt came up to him in half-wet and half-dry clothes. He cupped his hands respectfully and said:

"Inspector Xu, Xiaguan Hejian Xingwenguanquan..."

Xu Qing nodded, and Zhou Quan continued: "The official came in the rain, and he didn't have time to dry his clothes. He lost his manners. Please ask the governor to apologise..."

"It's okay, it's okay, Mr. Zhou is doing his duty for the public." Xu Qing smiled, enjoying the taste of being a superior.

Hearing this, Zhou Quan bowed even more respectfully and said, "The manager has a letter here."

Xu Qing replied: "Oh? I don't know what documents the manager has to show you."

"Inspector Xu, here are the documents in charge. Let me talk about the important things first..." Zhou Quan cleared his throat, meaning that reading the documents is too troublesome, so I will pick out the key points to tell you.

Zhou Wendao: "Master Xu, you also know that in the past month, there have been three or five severe storms. We in southern Hebei are fine, but Binzhou and other places have suffered catastrophe."

"I'm afraid there will be a lot of refugees in this storm. Once there are refugees, Governor Xu will be the first to bear the brunt. What the manager means is that Governor Xu is ready to accept the refugees. If Governor Xu can't stand it, don't hold on. Just let the refugees cross the border, and share the harm with other states and counties."

Xu Qing's heart grew bigger, it seemed that the manager still took care of him.But Xu Qing still secretly laughed in his heart, manpower is the most precious resource, you see it as a harm, but I see it as a benefit!Xu Qing felt that the plan in his heart was wonderful, and the secret smile in his heart couldn't help but surfaced.

"Inspector Xu, what are you laughing at?"

"Oh, oh, nothing, nothing..." Xu Qing waved his hand: "Please tell Mr. Zhou to go back and tell the manager, just say that I have experience in accepting refugees in Cangzhou, and I will try my best to take on as much burden as possible."

"It can be said that I, Tang Dynasty, is very lucky that Governor Xu has such a pure heart, and the common people are blessed."

"It's troublesome..." Xu Qing thanked again.Xu Qing's so much courtesy is just because Zhou Quan doesn't put on airs of "above people" and is diligent and hardworking.People respect me one foot, and I respect others one foot, Xu Qing has always been like this.

Zhou Quan took a few steps back and said, "Where is that..."

Xu Qing nodded, and Zhou Quan turned around and walked out.The moment he went out, Zhou Quan couldn't help but glance at Xu Qing.Xindao: Everyone said that Xu Qing must report his flaws, arrogant and rude, otherwise how could today's trip fall into my hands?But when I saw him in person, why did I feel that he was gentle and without arrogance? Could it be that the rumors were wrong?

(End of this chapter)