Famous and beautiful Tang Dynasty

"Teacher, why are you here? Is my wife at home alone?"

Lin Ran wiped the sweat from running on his forehead, and asked.

"Xiaohong is at home with your teacher's wife. The teacher will come down today to see how the crops are growing this year? Take the teacher to the village head of your Lin Family Village."

Wu Puguang looked at the sweating Lin Ran kindly and said.

"Teacher, the village chief Lin Zhengliang is the first one in the west of the village, and the one closest to us is the one. Teacher, please come with the students."

Lin Ran answered politely.

"Uncle Zhengliang, is Uncle Zhengliang at home?"

Before Lin Ran entered the gate, he opened his throat and roared first.

"Who? Shouting..." Lin Zhengliang came out of the back room upon hearing this.

"Hey, it turns out that he is a scholar from our Lin family village, but why did you think of my uncle's house to visit? Hurry up and invite him to the house."

Muramasa Lin Zhengliang squeezed a brilliant flower out of his wrinkled face, and said with a smile.

"Uncle, I brought my teacher, Magistrate Wu, to your place for research. The teacher asked you to know something."

Lin Ran replied truthfully, and then respectfully invited the teacher into the back room.

"It turned out that the county magistrate condescended to come here, and the grassroots are really flourishing." Lin Zhengliang's village chief these years was not for nothing, and he greeted politely.

"Cunzheng is being polite. It's my job to visit the village. What's more, Lin Ran is my disciple. I'm the one who bears the brunt of coming to Lin Family Village. I'm afraid I'll disturb Lin Cunzheng."

Wu Puguang spoke gently after sitting down.Because of Lin Ran, Wu Puguang didn't appear to be an official at all, which made Lin Zhengliang's nervous heart gradually calm down.

"Lord County Magistrate, a few days ago, Caomin was going to ask the county government to resign from the post of village chief, but he was too old to do what he wanted. I'm afraid Caomin would be exhausted if he couldn't reach Wannian County. It just so happened that the county magistrate came here today. , Please also approve the resignation of the grassroots from the post of village chief, because they are too old to do it anymore, and there are some things that are really powerless."

Lin Zhengliang asked truthfully.

"Oh, I don't know if the Lin Family Village has any suitable recommenders. Although the sparrows are born, they have all internal organs. No matter what we have in the Lin Family Village, we still need a village who is leading everyone to implement the court's law and taxation system."

Wu Puguang asked solemnly.

"There is no one my age who can do it, and among the younger generation, there is no young man who can take up the responsibility of the entire village, but among the young men, Caomin has a good candidate."

Lin Zhengliang happily replied.

"Oh, I also ask Muramasa to introduce you to me, so that I can let you resign with confidence."

Wu Puguang immediately showed a joyful expression. As a county magistrate, the responsibility is really too great. There are only a handful of subordinates who can help him to share the heavy burden. Many things need to be done by himself.

"The county magistrate is by your side. He is the greatest hope of our Lin family village. Now all the land in the village has been leased by Brother Ran, and Brother Ran has a reputation as a scholar. It would be best for him to be the Muramasa."

Lin Zhengliang looked at Lin Ran and said with a smile, his eyes full of expectation.

"Uncle Zhengliang, I'm afraid my nephew can't afford it." Lin Ran got up and declined.

"Brother Ran, if you can't afford it, no one in our Lin Family Village will be able to take on the position of village chief anymore. Now that the land has been rented by you at a high price, no one in the village will worry about the land. Don’t forget, you are also a member of the Lin Family Village and have the responsibility to lead the people of the Lin Family Village to live a good life.”

Lin Zhengliang encouraged him according to the facts.

Hearing this, Lin Ran turned his eyes to his teacher, and seeing Wu Puguang's eyes full of joy and expectation, Lin Ran understood.

"Okay, my nephew has agreed to Uncle Zhengliang's matter. Since the land is in my nephew's hands, my nephew promises that he will not let the villagers live the hard life before."

"Is that right? This is the bearing that a young man in my Lin Family Village should have."

"Okay, if that's the case, I'm relieved. Letting my disciple be the village official will save me a lot of worry. Since this is the case, I would like to ask Lin Cunzheng to explain to my student in his spare time. Let's take our leave first."

Wu Puguang said politely.

"Master County Magistrate, go slowly." Lin Zhengliang got up and sent him out of the gate.

"Just now at Lincun Zhengjia, the teacher asked why you rented the entire Linjiacun land at a high price? Now the land is barren and the yield per mu is very small. Do you want to help the villagers live a good life? The teacher is very satisfied. Since the Lin Family Village will be managed by you in the future, you must set a good example. Several nearby villages count the Lin Family Village as poor, almost to the point where no girl dares to marry. This phenomenon will gradually change with you. Don't delay. Next year's exam is the teacher's greatest expectation for you."

Wu Puguang was walking on the way back, exhorting him earnestly.

"Teacher, I understand. The students will definitely do well according to the teacher's instructions. Teacher, go to the camp to have a cup of tea."

Lin Ran pulled Wu Puguang's sleeve and said.

Chapter 77 Appointment issued, Minister of the Ministry of Officials

"Okay, the last time you gave the tea to the teacher, the teacher went to Chang'an to give it to your teacher a few days ago, just let him have a look at the quill pen you developed. Your teacher is full of praise for your tea! Thank you The quill pen he developed is even more amazing. And he has already made up his mind to ask for credit for you in the court."

Wu Puguang spoke truthfully.

"Teacher Miao Zan, it's just some small skills, but it makes the teacher have to go to Chang'an and trouble the teacher to worry about the students."

While speaking, Lin Ran led the teacher to the camp. Seeing that Lin Ran was so respectful to those around him, the soldiers immediately stood up and saluted.

Several soldiers who had been to the county government office recognized the county magistrate, and immediately set the tea table respectfully and made the tea.

"Teacher, please have some tea."

It has been a long time since the two masters and apprentices sat and chatted together comfortably, and the elegant and fragrant tea added to the pleasant taste.

"Teacher, bring these bottles of perfume to my wife. They are different from the last time. My wife will definitely like them. I will keep these tea leaves and drink them slowly. There are a lot of students here."

Lin Ran smiled and pushed several bottles of perfume and a large bag of tea in front of the teacher.

"You child, the teacher knows the price of this perfume. With the teacher's salary, you can't buy a bottle in a year. You only sell five bottles. Are you afraid that the teacher will sell it?"

Wu Puguang said with a smile.

"This is just a little affection from the students for the teacher and his wife. How can the teacher use money to measure it? If the teacher sells it, the students will be very happy."

"Hou San, wrap up the pig's head left over from yesterday for the teacher, and send it to the teacher's carriage."

Lin Ran spoke to a young and capable soldier behind him.

"Okay, young master, Hou San will send it right away."

After a while Hou San came back, followed by the Wannian County Yamen servant who followed Wu Puguang, and there were actually two strange faces behind the Yamen servant.

"Master, these two are messengers, they are here specially to find Master." The yamen servant of the county government introduced.

"Congratulations to County Magistrate Wu for being promoted to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Please report to the Ministry of Rites within three days, and then you can go to the Ministry of Officials."

A burly black-faced man with thick eyebrows and big eyes congratulated Wu Puguang.

Lin Ran was overjoyed when he heard the words. "Students congratulate the teacher for his promotion. The teacher finally fulfilled his wish to return to Chang'an."

At the same time, Lin Ran reached out and took out a silver cake from his cuff and stuffed it into the hands of the big man who announced the good news.

"The two messengers must have come from the Wannian County Government after your hard work. Take this kindness to drink."

Lin Ran said with a smile and cupped his fists in a salute.

"It's true that they came from the Wannian County Government. They came all the way to Linjiacun after learning that Wu County Magistrate came to Linjiacun for investigation. The price of the drink must be a bit heavy."

The big man was at a loss for a while looking at the silver cakes in his hand, which was more than five taels.

Generally, the reward is no more than a dozen or so elders, and they accept it with peace of mind. This guy gives five liang of silver cakes as soon as he makes a move, which is really scary.

"Compared to the good news of the teacher's return to Chang'an, these happy money are really not important. The two of you can accept it with confidence. Sit down and have a cup of tea."

Lin Ran smiled politely.

"I don't want to bother Wu Shilang and Xiao Langjun's elegance when I have official duties."

After the two said goodbye, Lin Ran got up and sent him outside the camp.

After returning, he ran to the teacher's side and said happily.

"Teacher, I have finally returned to Chang'an, and it can be regarded as my wife's wish has been fulfilled."

"Teacher, I think it must be related to you that you can return to Chang'an so smoothly this time, and serve as a servant in the Ministry of Officials."

Wu Puguang said with emotion.

"Teacher, the students are ashamed of what they said! It must be the teacher and his old man who made the move, so the teacher can return to Chang'an as he wished."

Lin Ran analyzed with a smile.

"Yes. Speaking of your teacher, the teacher almost forgot to tell you something important."

"What's the big deal? Teacher, please tell me directly."

Lin Ran said with a serious face.

"Isn't your master also serving as the Imperial Academy's sacrificing wine? The three hundred supervisors of the Imperial College are all descendants of aristocratic families or nobles without exception. Your master wants the teacher to ask you if you can make [-] quill pens for the Imperial College's supervisors. Change all of them to study with quill pens, which can effectively improve the learning efficiency, as for the price? Tentatively set at [-] Wen a piece, what do you think?"

"Teacher, there is no problem in making [-] quill pens. The students will send people to the market to buy goose feathers tomorrow, but the price, the price, is really..."

"Is this price too low? Teacher thinks that three hundred Wen is a lot. Of course, you can discuss it after your master said it. If you specify the price, the teacher has a good idea."

"Teacher, you have misunderstood the students. The price is too high. This is hundreds of times the profit."

Lin Ran replied truthfully.

"Your master said, don't be afraid of high profits. Anyway, the supervising students of the Imperial College are not short of money. Besides, the teacher sees that your current expenses are really big enough. Although the few businesses you do are very prosperous, you can't afford it. With this kind of consumption, the teacher saw a lot of uncultivated wasteland on the way here, if Lin Zhengliang hadn’t said that all the land in the village was rented out by you, the teacher would have blamed him.”

After hearing what the teacher said, Lin Ran didn't know how to answer it. If he said that drought and locust plagues would happen soon, whether the teacher believed it or not was a question. How to explain that he knew the truth of this matter was also a question. question.

With this in mind, Lin Ran decided to hide it for the time being. Anyway, the teacher will be transferred to Chang'an, so he has a clear conscience that he can guarantee the well-being of the folks in Linjiacun.

"What the teacher taught was that the students were lazy and a lot of land was wasted, and the students immediately replanted it."

Lin Ran solemnly promised.

"It's the best way to replant the land as soon as possible. After I take office in the Ministry of Officials in a few days, I will ask someone to pick up the quill. If the work is busy, the teacher may not have much time to care about you in the future. You can do everything yourself." Myself, now as the head of the Lin Family Village, I have to take the lead. The teacher has great expectations for your future, including your master. In order to avoid suspicion, let's not meet directly before the exam next year. After all, the imperial examination The exam questions are all from the Ministry of Officials, so as not to let others gossip.”

Wu Puguang said solemnly, what he said were all from the bottom of his heart, and they were all the truth in reality. Of course, Lin Ran could understand the teacher's good intentions.

"Don't worry, teacher. The students know how to do it, and they will never cause unnecessary trouble for the teacher and the teacher."

Chapter 78 Be a qualified village chief from today

After this farewell, Lin Ran felt inexplicably lost when he thought that he would have to meet the teacher at least after the exam next year.

He didn't tell the teacher about the last time he and his mother were in danger. After all, the incident had passed, and he didn't let go of the soldiers who tried to hurt him and his mother. Zhang Zheng has now recovered and can walk on the ground.

When Lin Ran was drinking tea and talking with the teacher, Hou San sent some soldiers to catch some big fish in the pond at the back of the mountain, and caught some big roosters and some laying hens in the chicken coop. And put it on the teacher's carriage.

It wasn't until Lin Ran sent the teacher to the road that Wu Puguang found piles of chicken and fish in the carriage.

Wu Puguang's eyes became hot. "It cost you a lot again."

"Teacher, they are all raised by the students themselves. My wife is pregnant and needs to be nourished. The hens that lay eggs are now laying eggs every day. The teacher only needs to ask Xiaohong to set up a henhouse for them. Eggs are the most nourishing. Food is better than many supplements.”

The master and apprentice said goodbye on the road, and Lin Ran watched the teacher's carriage disappear without a trace before returning to the Lin Family Village.

Lin Zhengliang had already summoned the entire Lin family village to gather in Lin Ran's yard.

Fortunately, the courtyard of Lin Ran's family is big enough, otherwise it would not be able to accommodate the whole village.

"Uncle, what are you doing? You brought the whole village to my house." Mrs. Sun asked with her slightly protruding stomach.

"Brothers and sisters, good news, your brother Ran will be the head of our Lin family village from now on."

Lin Zhengliang cheerfully replied.

"Just looking for fun, my family, how could you become the village official of our Lin family village? Your village is standing here alive."

Sun replied with a smile.

Of course she would not believe Lin Zhengliang's joke, her child is not yet ten years old, what joke are you talking about?Muramasa, is that what a brat can do?

Although this little brat in my family is a bit more powerful, he is still just a brat after all.

"Mother, I'm coming back."

When Lin Ran returned home, he found that the courtyard was filled with the elders and folks of the Lin Family Village.

"Everyone welcomes our new village in Linjiacun is coming home."

Lin Zhengliang's resonant voice rang out over the courtyard, and then the villagers slapped their hands vigorously, making a sound like thunder.

"Folks, thank you for supporting me so much. I don't have any rhetoric. I hope to become a qualified village head from today on, leading the villagers to live a better and better life. I will live up to the warm applause from the villagers just now. With me here, life in Lin Family Village will get better and better in the future, and all the big girls in the nearby villages will break their heads and marry in the village..."

Lin Ran's words made the applause of the villagers even more enthusiastic.

"Brother, can you really let me marry a wife?"

Tie Dan from the east of the village smiled and asked.

Tiedan was a little demented when he was young, but he was very honest and sincere.