Shennong Pharmaceutical Field

Chapter 11 A false alarm

In this way, the wobbly Yao Runzhi supported Yao Tiantian's hand, and the naive Da Zhuang supported all the old village chiefs who were turning around. It took them a full cup of tea before they entered the main house, where Yao Runzhi sat down on the kang in the main room.Yao Tiantian hurriedly brought each of them a large bowl of hot water.

After drinking a bowl of hot water from 'gudong gudong', the old village chief's face finally became more rosy, and he smiled helplessly and blamed himself at everyone's attention, "It's okay, it's okay if you take it easy , Da Zhuang, you go tell the big guys, don’t worry everyone, and I’ll work it out with Mr. Yao, and we’ll definitely come up with a proper solution.”

"Okay, I'll go right away." Da Zhuang agreed, turned around and ran out.

Da Zhuang was sent to appease the villagers.The old village head took Yao Tiantian's hand and praised with emotion, "This is Mr. Yao talking about his niece, Little Tianniu, right? Not only is she cute, but she is also a smart and brave boy. But, grandpa, I'm sorry. , you came all the way to our Yangjiatun. Grandpa didn’t have time to entertain you properly, so we settled this matter. Today, thanks to the brave little sweet girl and Mr. Yao’s wit, we won this for our village. A breather."

A trace of doubt flashed across Yao Runzhi's face, and he said thoughtfully, "Speaking of which, Tianniu is really witty and bold today. I guessed the discord between Huang Buren and Master Li, so I tried to provoke them."

Seeing Yao Runzhi's puzzled and thoughtful expression, Yao Tiantian was startled. She was eager to save others today, and ignored that she was only a 12-year-old girl, a girl who had just arrived from a foreign country.Of course, Yao Tiantian understands the truth that everything turns out to be a demon. It is inconceivable that she, a lonely soul in another world, uses the body of a little sweet girl. If she is not careful, she may be regarded as a ghost by the people here Being a monster is taken by the lock, maybe it will be sacrificed to the sky lantern.

Taking a deep breath, Yao Tiantian warned herself not to panic, not to get confused. She, Yao Tiantian, found Yao Runzhi, a blood uncle who cared about her, and she was not willing to just abandon this With a warm family relationship, she couldn't let him have any doubts or reservations about her.

Yao Tiantian was anxious in her heart, thought about it for a while, and finally frowned, and answered the question carefully, "Actually, it's not that I guessed the relationship between Huang Dahu and Master Li. I just met him on the way to the village. When I got to this group of officers and soldiers, I was scared, so I hid behind the big rock, and just in time to secretly hear that Master Li asked Huang Dahu for money, and Huang Dahu gave it so honestly, only then did I know that both of them are not good people When my uncle was beaten by them, I was in a hurry and said that sentence without thinking so much."

After finishing speaking, Yao Tiantian recounted the conversation theory between Master Li and Huang Buren that he overheard behind the big rock in the morning, but cleverly concealed his guess about the county magistrate's subtle state of mind, and he sent a master to collect it. Poll tax, such an illogical behavior, is definitely not an upright government behavior. Regarding this point, I believe a smart uncle can also guess it.

Yao Runzhi was undoubtedly smart. Under such a tense situation, after Yao Tiantian reminded him a little, he immediately figured out the key point and forced Huang Dahu and Master Li to retreat in a timely manner.However, after the incident, the clever Yao Runzhi also began to be puzzled by Little Sweet Girl's behavior. How could a 12-year-old child have such courage and complicated scheming?

Now, after listening to Yao Tiantian's lifelike theory and overhearing the conversation between Huang Dahu and Master Li, the doubts in Yao Runzhi's heart were finally resolved, and he was gratified as he gently stroked Yao Tiantian's hair, He also said with emotion, "Fortunately, Xiaotianniu is alert, and it is our Yangjiatun who should have this opportunity. It happened that Xiaotianniu eavesdropped on their conversation and knew the dirty deal between them."

Hearing what Yao Runzhi said, Yao Tiantian's hanging heart was finally put back in her stomach, and she had finally passed this level. Yao Tiantian secretly told herself in her heart that she must be cautious in her words and deeds in the future, and never speak again. Being unobstructed makes others suspicious.

Thinking clearly, a shy smile bloomed on Yao Tiantian's face, with a trace of fear for the rest of her life, she said happily, "At that time, I was afraid of them so I hid, but I didn't expect to hear their conversation. I’m so happy to help the village.”

"Yeah." Yao Runzhi nodded gratifiedly, and said worriedly, "You are right, you should avoid them in the future, and don't run out recklessly on occasions like just now. This time it was a fluke, but it won't You are so lucky every time, do you know?"

The deep concern in Yao Runzhi's tone made Yao Tiantian feel heartwarmingly satisfied. She returned a small bubble of happiness from the bottom of her heart, like a real 12-year-old child, sweetly responding to "Sweet" Niu made it down, Tian Niu listens to her uncle and will never run around in the future."

"What a smart and obedient boy, good girl." The old village head at the side listened to the conversation between Yao Runzhi and Yao Tiantian's uncle and nephew, and commented realistically.

"Thank you for the old village chief's compliment. Little Sweet Girl just ran into it by mistake. It's just a bit of courage and luck." Yao Runzhi patted Yao Tiantian's head comfortingly, and said modestly, his face However, the expression on his face gradually changed from the gratification just now.

In an instant, Yao Runzhi frowned, and asked with some concern, "Huang Dahu spent a lot of money this time, and Mr. Li was bought by him. Although they left temporarily and gave us a deadline of one day, but then we Where do you want to raise the 15 taels of silver?"

Speaking of this topic, the old village chief finally lost his face completely. He was enveloped in deep sadness all over his body, he sighed helplessly, and crouched on the ground with his head in his arms.

Enduring the pain in his body, Yao Runzhi moved to the side of the old village chief, and slowly squatted down, tentatively calling out, "Old village chief, old village chief..."

"Mr. Yao, I, I, I am a sinner in our village." The old village head slowly raised his head in the voice of Yao Runzhi's call, and his face was full of self-blame and guilt. Tears, he choked up and said, "I am afraid that the little family business passed down by my ancestors will be lost in my hands. How can I have the face to meet the humble ancestors after a hundred years? Yes, but I can't." Watching the younger generation of the clan being driven out to suffer, woo woo woo..."

"Does the old village chief mean to sell that land to Huang Buren? Or is he planning to sell the corn seeds in the hands of the villagers?" Yao Runzhi also had tears in his eyes, and asked distressedly, whether corn seeds or ration land They are all the capital for the villagers of Yangjiatun to settle down, but these are the only valuable things in Yangjiatun, and only these two can raise money.

"Hey, that's what I'm thinking about. Mr. Yao, is it feasible for you to add up the sum?" Village Chief Yang stopped his tears for a while, raised his head slowly, and said his plan with a sigh, "Now the head tax bank As long as it is 15 taels, it can save more than 12 taels of silver compared to the original. I think we can sell 15 acres of land and get [-] taels of silver, and then each family can make up. If it is not enough, we can sell some seeds to get enough [-] taels Yinzi, let’s get over the current difficulties first, and then we’ll buy back the land left by our ancestors when the good times come and everyone is rich.”

Hearing the words, Yao Runzhi sighed secretly in his heart, now that Huang Buren has taken a fancy to the land in Yangjiatun, it is not for planting crops, but for building hunting grounds and dedicated to the high officials in Beijing. If he agrees to sell part of the ration land, he will definitely not buy it, let alone let it go.And the big households in the surrounding villages are more or less friendly with Huang Buren. Now that Huang Buren is arrogant and arrogant, with the support of the county magistrate Sun, the surrounding big households will not offend Huang Buren for our little land. Now, even if they are envious of the fertile ration land in Yangjiatun, no one will take this muddy water at this time.

However, Yao Runzhi also understood that he couldn't say these words too bluntly. The old village head Yang had already suffered too many blows today, and it was not easy for him to make the decision to sell some of the fertile land.Besides, although Yao Runzhi was favored by the old village chief, he was still a foreigner after all. The old village chief liked his talent and was willing to discuss with him about anything. As a guest minister, he maintained due respect for the old village head.This is the way to get along with the host and guest for a long time.

Yao Runzhi weighed it carefully in his heart, and then said carefully, "The old village chief's thinking is very reasonable. An acre of fertile land sells for eight taels of silver, and the price is very fair. However, Master Li only gave us one day at the moment. , I’m afraid it’s not easy to find a buyer.”

What Yao Runzhi said was tactful, but the old village chief already understood the meaning behind what he said, and knew that he had thought things too simply this time, so he said anxiously and guiltily, "Listen to what Mr. The idea is too simple, now I can only pin my hope on Zhou Dahu on the other side of the mountain, he has been fighting against Huang Dahu, and has sent people to send messages several times, and he is also interested in our fertile land, maybe this time we can Saved the emergency for us."

Yao Runzhi nodded unconfidently, "Now we can only pin our hopes on this big family, I hope he has enough courage and ambition."

"Yeah," the old village chief said, and stood up staggeringly, "I'll go back and send someone to Zhou's house to deliver a letter, asking Mr. Zhou to come and see the land, and have a good talk with him. .

(End of this chapter)