eldest son of Ming dynasty

In accordance with the emperor's order, the government officials quickly took action and surrounded Zhou Zhai that afternoon.

Perhaps the man named Zhou was a bit powerful in the local area, so this news still caused some stir. The people were afraid of his past power and did not dare to watch and laugh at him, but they discussed it in private with great enthusiasm.

When the two brothers Ningshan and Ninghe returned from the Yellow River with their people, they were treated like heroes to a certain extent, and the more than [-] people who followed them were surrounded by the common people.

They happily explained their experiences of blocking the sedan chair.

Among them, Ningshan and Ninghe were even more received by the emperor.

The shop owners and butchers selling meat along the street all stared at them, "The government has already come and arrested Zhou Huai! You can do it!"

"Brother Ning also met the emperor!"

"Really, what does the emperor look like? What did he say?"

Ning He kept feeling the enthusiastic palms of the villagers on his body. He confirmed, "Zhou Papi was really taken away?"

The people around them all agreed, "It's true! There are so many people here! And their chins are all very high. Before leaving, they even said that no one you can get through this time can pass it!"

The two brothers Ning He and Ning Shan looked at each other, and they understood in their hearts.

"Well, don't panic yet," Ning He tried his best to calm down and think carefully, "The government will still conduct a trial. Only after the trial is completed can the conviction be confirmed. Everyone, please help, find a way to tell those who have family members who have been murdered by the Zhou family. Let them know that the emperor is making decisions for us people! Then they all come to our brothers. Because the government will definitely come to ask for witnesses after they start the trial! Then we will go together! This time, the Zhou family must pay off the old and new debts together! "

"Okay!" Everyone on the side volunteered, "I'll go find Lao Zhangtou. He's so angry that his daughter-in-law and daughter were kidnapped together!"

"I don't have to look for it. I'm right here. Brother Ning, I'll go with you when the time comes!"

……

This passionate meal immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the people.

The government over there was promoted by the emperor, and soon someone came and announced: The Zhou Huai case will be tried tomorrow!
Even the governor couldn't bear to delay for one more day.If the governor is unhappy, which of his subordinates will have an easy time?
The people of Shanyang County have never been so happy and united as they are today. It feels like celebrating the New Year.

At night, there were still many people gathered around the dilapidated courtyard of the Ning family, unwilling to leave.

Because they had made an appointment to go together tomorrow, they wanted to sleep together for one night, but unexpectedly they couldn't sleep at all.

Everyone huddled together, excited and a little nervous at the same time.

I don’t know who mentioned this,
"...Brother Ning, I can't sleep anyway, why don't you tell us what the emperor is like?"

Ning He was reluctant, and he hadn't said anything since daytime.He was worried that the uneducated villagers like him would use a lot of vulgar language in their speeches. If any stupid young man insulted the emperor, he would feel uncomfortable.

However, his younger brother Ningshan had a more cheerful personality, and the villagers admired him. He couldn't help but feel proud in his heart, so he also asked, "Brother, why don't you tell me?"

Ninghe remained silent.

"Brother! His Majesty didn't let us talk."

"Yes, Brother Ning, there are 26 people here who haven't even met a prefect. You two have met the emperor. Tell us about it. Or you, second brother, can go too."

"Let me tell you." Ning He thought to himself. It was even more unreliable to let his brother say it. "But listen to the story, listen to the story. When you talk about the emperor, be polite."

"That's okay, there are no outsiders here."

"He is not an outsider but an outsider. The emperor is a good emperor that is rare in a century. We people should not give him bad words with our mouths."

"Oh……"

Everyone didn't expect Brother Ning to still think about this.

After that, Ning He started from the beginning when the emperor summoned them, "...when the second son and I were brought over, the emperor was sitting in front of the carriage. He was very young, younger than us. He was thin and thin, but he looked... We had some strength and a very upright body, but at first we didn’t dare to look, so we just lowered our heads and then knelt down.”

Ningshan was also very happy, and he said happily: "I'll give you another demonstration!"

Ning He kicked him directly, "Kneel down and kowtow during the demonstration? Who are you going to worship? Are you unscrupulous?"

After saying this, the whole crowd burst into laughter, "Hahaha! We don't mind!"

Ningshan scratched his head naively. He actually wanted to show off. He was young and had this vanity.

"Brother Ning, tell us quickly, what did the emperor say?"

Ning He took a breath, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty's voice was very calm. He said that he protects the people, and he will punish anyone who bullies the people!" After hearing this, everyone was shocked. strength.

"Then he said... we can't slander or wrongly accuse good people. So he pointed at the governor like this!" Ning He gradually became more enthusiastic, "That was a governor, a second-rank official, and the emperor pointed at him like this, and then said Our brothers said: The governor is the biggest official here, let him investigate this matter and get to the bottom of it! If not, we will deal with him severely!"

The people in the room seemed to be beating their chests and stamping their feet, one by one, they gritted their back molars and said, "Okay!"

"And then?"

"Then the emperor wants to give us money." Ningshan couldn't help it. "The emperor said that the Zhou family's salt farm might have to be closed for a few days. He was afraid that we wouldn't get paid and would starve, so he wanted to give us money."

"The emperor's reward must be a lot of money, right? Is it gold?"

"I don't know." Ningshan spread his hands, "Because my eldest brother doesn't want it."

……

"Ah?" More than 20 people were all dumbfounded, "Why not?"

"Brother Ning, were you so panicked that you didn't know what was going on? You didn't even want money?"

Ningshan held his chin with both hands and looked sideways at his elder brother, with a look of helplessness and powerlessness on his face.

"That's what I think. We have troubled the emperor with this matter and caused trouble to the emperor. We owe him a favor. No matter how much work we have done, I really can't accept this money."

"Are you stupid? What can you do for the emperor?"

This question left Ning He speechless. He really couldn't imagine what the emperor would need him for.

"What then?"

"And then we came back."

"Ah...you really didn't get the money?"

"No."

This is what happened.

Immediately afterwards, others also asked: "Brother Ning, what is the posture of the emperor? Is it special?"

"Brother Ning, are those high officials as well-behaved as little chickens in front of the emperor? Haha."

……

Anyway, we had a great time chatting.

They have now seen the world.

People are like this sometimes. They don’t know, they don’t think about it if they haven’t seen it, but it’s different once they’ve seen it.

Ning Shan was always in a state of excitement. When the discussion reached its climax, he said: "Brothers, I think the guards around the emperor are very impressive. They wear big hats and clean clothes. They are very powerful. After reading it, I thought, from now on we will no longer be stove workers. Why do we need to dry the salt? Let’s get the gun for the emperor. Wherever there is danger, we will step forward to protect it, and no one will dare to come close! That’s so powerful, and he still has a long face. !”

He was not ashamed to say it, but others still laughed at him, "Then it's your turn? You've been the one to empty the toilet the most!"

Ningshan was not convinced, "That one fell. Besides, why can't it be me? I have the strength!"

"You are ugly, so the Emperor wants someone good-looking around you."

This is somewhat offensive.

"You are ugly! Your eyes are slanted!"

"Hahaha."

Later, Ning He also laughed. In fact, his second brother's words also moved him. The world was difficult, and they met someone who was willing to make decisions for the people. If there was ever a day when he could work for the emperor, he would give up this life. It's worth my life, it's better than digging for salt water in this damn place every day.

After the conversation became heated, everyone's nervousness could be relieved a little, and once they relaxed, they gradually became sleepy.

But Ning He still couldn't sleep. Later, he quietly went out and sat on the big stone in the yard to look at the stars in the sky. But in the end, he laughed at himself. He was of low status and what were his wishful thinking.

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I played outside all night last night. I was very happy. How about you?