Landlord of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 287 Four County Magistrates
It's easy to say, but not easy to do. Xu Qing thought hard all night and didn't even draw a picture.In the end, I wanted to improve the bullet first, but I just came up with a theoretically feasible method.

That is, use thick paper to make a cylinder, then fill it with gunpowder, seal the metal bullet on one end of the cylinder with glue, and seal the other end.

In use, it is loaded directly into the breech of the gun, and then fired.

But the problem is, Xu Qing doesn't know if the gunpowder he is using can be fired mechanically.When they were young, everyone played with a small firecracker called "Smashing Pao", which can go off just by throwing it on the ground.That is to say, that kind of gunpowder can be fired. Xu Qing seems to be able to ignite it only with fire.

One more thing, even if that kind of gunpowder is prepared, Xu Qing doesn't have a firing device in his hand, such as a firing needle, he still needs to "create something out of nothing", which is much more complicated than a flintlock.

Freezing three feet does not happen in a day. Even if Xu Qing knows the general shape, there are still many details that cannot be dealt with.The next day, early in the morning, Niu Grass came to report, saying that the follow-up convoy had reached [-] miles away, and that after a little repair there, it would arrive tomorrow.

When Xu Qing heard this, he thought of little girl Xu Qi.From when Xu Qing took Luo Xiuxiu into his arms until now, Xu Qi has always been angry with Xu Qing, and the four big vinegar jars belong to this jar of sourness.In the end, she didn't go with Xu Qing at all, but fell behind and walked with the convoy.

Now that the convoy has arrived, she must be able to see her in a few days. I don't know if I will be angry or not.Xu Qing thought that when Duan Hongchen entrusted Xu Qi to him, he thought that Xu Qing was in Cangzhou anyway, and after the opening of the sea route, it would be convenient to travel.But in a blink of an eye, Xu Qing was transferred back, and I am afraid that he will never go to Cangzhou again in his life.

I don't know if Hongchen knows, what do you think?Kidnapped?
Xu Qing smiled, wondering if she wanted to pick up Xu Qi, so that she could help the jar of vinegar up.At this moment, Zhang Linye also came to report, saying that the county magistrates of Shangluo, Luonan, Danfeng, and Lushi were visiting, and he was also the young master of the county male and county son of the four counties.

In fact, the news of Xu Qing's return had already reached the ears of the Luonan county magistrate. The previous Luonan county magistrate, that shrewd old man, had already taken office, and he was the new one.Originally, when he learned that Xu Qing came back, he wanted to pay his respects immediately, but his background was not strong enough to give any important gifts.On weekdays, he relied on the help of the surrounding county magistrates, and he also knew that the county magistrates of the three surrounding counties admired Xu Qing, so he dragged on for a few days to call those people together to pay homage to Xu Qing.

On the one hand, it can be regarded as a small favor to the magistrates of the surrounding counties, on the other hand, they can discuss what gifts to give, so that their share does not look too short.

At this time, the county magistrates of four counties, three barons, and one county magistrate all parked their sedan chairs at the gate of Hongshan Town.Behind it, followed by a string of carrying poles and boxes.These are all gifts, although there are many things, they are actually just some cloth and even quilts, which are not worth much.It's like buying snacks to see people, buying more potato chips or something, filling the bag to the top, and looking magnificent!

As soon as they heard that Xu Qing was here, they sent someone to inform them first.

Xu Qing shook his head, these people came to visit, maybe they have something to ask for, right?At that time, it is not good to agree, and it is not good not to agree. There will always be a dilemma.

However, Xu Qing still tidied up his clothes and went out to greet her.

At the gate of Hongshan Town, Xu Qing came out with Yang Wen and Niu Grass. The magistrates of the four counties and the men from the county sub-counties all got out of the sedan chair and called the uncle.

Of course Xu Qing was going to be "flattered", saying that everyone was busy with business and took time to see the boy, so he really loved him.

After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Qing invited everyone to sit down in the house, and Yang Wen went to receive the gift giver.

"I don't know why Mr. Xu came back suddenly this time?" Luonan County Magistrate sat at the head of the east.

"Oh, isn't the Holy Majesty summoning you?" Xu Qingnan sat facing him and said, "I summoned you last month. The Holy Majesty knew that it was freezing cold, so he asked me to rest in Luonan for a while."

"Oh hehe, Mr. Xu is really blessed to receive such great favor, and his official career is prosperous." The magistrates of Shangluo, Lushi, and Danfeng counties sat facing east.

Xu Qing smiled and said: "Wherever we are, we are officials, people, sages, and the world. We are all the same whether we are prosperous or not..."

"Master Xu, Uncle Xu..." The county magistrate took a sip of the tea soup and said, "Uncle Xu was granted the title of Uncle at such a young age, it's really amazing, I don't know who his teacher is..."

The county magistrate was an old man, seeing that Xu Qing was so young and high-ranking, he couldn't help but feel a little bit aggrieved, thinking that Xu Qing was just under someone's protection.

At this time, everyone looked up at Xu Qing.To them, it doesn't matter whether Xu Qing goes through the back door, what matters is whose back door Xu Qing goes through, and whether they can blow the wind through that back door.The four county magistrates had heard about Xu Qing's affairs to some extent. They were officials close to the people, and they were more rational after hearing Xu Qing's affairs. They didn't think Xu Qing was so magical, but felt how powerful Xu Qing's background was.

Xu Qing smiled and said: "To tell you the truth, I don't have a teacher, but I am good brothers with Cheng Gongye and Xu Gongye, and I can chat with Master Du and Master Xiao."

Everyone present gasped, I only said you were Jiang Ziya, but you said you were Yuanshi Tianzun, how could you not be shocked?

Despite being shocked, the county magistrates of the four counties became happy. They came here today to build relationships and enter the circle. The greater Xu Qing's background, the more valuable the gifts they gave today.

The magistrate of Danyang was the first to come back to his senses, and said in a shrill voice: "So Uncle Xu is so noble, I don't know, please Haihan."

Comparing each other's superiority and inferiority, it is easy to talk when it is clear, and it is easy to click, without offending anyone.

Xu Qing also smiled, now in the hall, his aura should have won.This is a prelude, and before we get down to business, we need to say some nonsense.

We chatted about last year's land property, population, and lawsuits in each county. The Luonan county magistrate told other county magistrates how to castrate pigs. We also talked about last winter when there was little snow and there was a bit of locust plague in spring.However, the plague of locusts is minor, and it is not a cause for concern. There will be heavy snow this year, and next year should be a bumper year.The auspicious snow heralds a good year, because it froze the bugs to death.Xu Qing told these county magistrates that if locust larvae were found, they should be promptly wiped out.

The magistrates asked, what are locust larvae?

Xu Qing said that locusts are jumping gnats, and jumping gnats are locusts.

They asked again, how could it be a thing that jumping gnats can't fly and locusts are flying all over the sky.

Xu Qing shook his head and said, like tadpoles have no legs but frogs have legs too!

The county magistrates nodded in doubt, half doubting.

Lu's county magistrate coughed, and asked with an apologetic smile: "Uncle, you have many acquaintances in Chang'an. It's not easy to know all of you, my lord, and to be favored by the emperor?"

Xu Qing said in his heart, it's time to get down to business, and the gossip is over, he nodded and said: "I know a lot of people, but I'm a very soft-spoken boy..."

Lu's county magistrate sighed and said, "Uncle Xu, don't underestimate yourself, you are still so modest, how can we deal with ourselves?"

(End of this chapter)