Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

In the offices of Xiao Tongtai and Xie Hong, Xiao Tongtai handed the paper with the New Year's gift form to Xie Hong aside, and looked at Cheng Wan with satisfaction in his eyes.

"Master Cheng, this watch is well made. It is clear, concise and easy to read at a glance."

After Xie Hong glanced at the form, he also agreed: "It's really good."

"Thank you, my lords." Cheng Wan smiled modestly.

Cheng Wan understood that the biggest reason why Xiao Tongtai and Xie Hong were satisfied with her job was that they had very low expectations of her before.

With particularly low expectations, the results she gave exceeded the expectations of the two adults, which is why the two adults were so satisfied.

"Mr. Cheng did a good job, but it could be better. The year is missing on the table. For work like this at the end of the year, it is very important to indicate the year.

Also, this table can be extended one column further, so that any additional situations can be easily noted. "

Cheng Wan bowed to Xiao Tongtai and said in a sincere tone, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your guidance. I will give you a lesson."

Xie Hong stared at the words in the form like spring earthworms and autumn snakes, and closed his eyes with some pain, "Master Cheng, this word is a bit..."

The word "ugly" came to Xie Hong's lips, and he swallowed it back. He quickly changed his words, "Some of them are not so pretty."

The smile at the corner of Cheng Wan's mouth froze slightly, and her energy seemed to have dissipated a little. She said a little feebly: "Xiaguan knows that Xiaguan's character is ugly. Mr. Xie doesn't have to think of ways to comfort Xiaguan."

Xie Hong suppressed his laughter and shook his head helplessly, "Master Cheng's calligraphy requires hard work. There are few handwritings of ordinary officials as ugly as Master Cheng's."

"Master Cheng, please don't take this seriously. Master Cheng will have to write and sign official documents in the future, and he can't do it with his current handwriting." Xiao Tongtai had a teasing smile on his face, but his tone was very serious.

Cheng Wan's face straightened, and she bent down and bowed her head to Xiao Tongtai and Xie Hong seriously, "Thank you, sir. I'll teach you. I'll definitely take calligraphy practice to your heart!"

"Master Cheng!"

Cheng Wan came out of Xiao Tongtai and Xie Hong's office. Before she reached her own office, she heard someone calling her.

He is a government official.

The Yamen servant walked quickly to Cheng Wan, bowed and saluted Cheng Wan, and said, "Sir Cheng, the Yamen Order will send you over."

Cheng Wan nodded to the yamen servant, "Thank you."

Xu Zhuocheng was the only one in Xu Zhuocheng's office at the moment. Cheng Wan just wanted to salute Xu Zhuocheng, but was interrupted by Xu Zhuocheng raising his hand.

"I heard that you helped Mr. Xiao with some small work?"

Cheng Wan frowned slightly, "Yes, Mr. Xiao asked Xiaguan to calculate what annual gifts each of our Xingnong Yamen officials should receive this year. Xiaguan has already completed this work under the guidance of Mr. Xiao and Mr. Xie. .”

Xu Zhuocheng said with a smile, "How do you feel?"

"It's a small job, it's not difficult. If it weren't for this, Mr. Xiao wouldn't dare to let the subordinates get their hands on it."

"Small jobs test one's patience and carefulness the most. Judging from your expression, have you been rejected by Mr. Xiao and Mr. Xie?"

Cheng Wan's shoulders slumped, "No, Mr. Xiao and Mr. Xie both have a very good attitude towards Xiaguan, and they patiently pointed out Xiaguan's shortcomings, just... that's the word for Xiaguan, ugly."

Cheng Wan sighed with a headache, "Uncle Xu, it's very difficult to practice calligraphy well."

Xu Zhuocheng was amused by Cheng Wan's expression. He picked up a famous calligraphy book from the table and handed it to Cheng Wan, "This is one of the famous calligraphy books I used to copy and practice. It is suitable for novices. Take it back and study it carefully. As an official, , you need to be able to write well."

After finishing speaking, Xu Zhuocheng pursed his lower lip and added, "At least the writing should not make people feel ugly, or even a little unsightly."

Ox.

Unsightly.

Cheng Wan kept a strong smile, took the name card from Xu Zhuocheng's hand, and thanked her seriously, "Thank you, Uncle Xu, I will practice my calligraphy well."

"Cheng Wan."

"Ok?"

Cheng Wan was looking through the name cards, envious of his good calligraphy. When he heard Xu Zhuocheng's deep shout, he immediately raised his head and looked at Xu Zhuocheng.

The expression on Xu Zhuocheng's face was no longer the relaxed and cheerful one just now, and there was a heavyness on his face that made Cheng Wan uneasy.

Xu Zhuocheng closed his eyes and sighed deeply, "I'm afraid the war in Liangzhou is about to start."

There was silence in the office.

Cheng Wan closed the name card in his hand and asked softly: "Is Prince Rui going to enter?"

Xu Zhuocheng narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke calmly, with the rationality of an official, "The major granaries have begun to mobilize grain and grass."

Xu Zhuocheng looked at Cheng Wan, "While the troops and horses have not moved, food and grass go first. You can't help but understand this truth."

Cheng Wan nodded, "Yes, I understand."

Xu Zhuocheng opened his mouth and closed it again.

"Uncle Xu, if you have anything to say, it doesn't hurt to say it."

Xu Zhuocheng looked at Cheng Wan and sighed silently, "In the following period, King Rui will let the soldiers go home in batches to reunite with their families. I don't know which day your eldest brother will leave the military camp to reunite with you."

Xu Zhuocheng pursed his lower lip and continued: "He may not tell you the truth. I am telling you because you are a person who can pretend and take responsibility. You can prepare some life-saving items for your elder brother. Well, when it comes to the battlefield, those items have been inspected and found to be fine, and the soldiers are allowed to carry them with them."

Cheng Wan solemnly thanked Xu Zhuocheng, "Uncle Xu, thank you!"

Xu Zhuocheng waved his hand, "Thank you. It's just a matter of a few words. Even if I don't tell you, Master Gu will tell you. There's just one more thing."

Cheng Wan looked at Xu Zhuocheng, as if he was all ears.

Xu Zhuocheng looked outside and made sure that no one was there. He lowered his voice and said, "It is the general trend for King Rui to send troops, and it has been his wish for many years. He has been preparing for this for many years. He will not allow anyone to do anything unnecessary at this time." thing.

Girl Wan, you just need to prepare some things for your eldest brother, and then wait for him to come home. Don't think of any way or find any way to get your eldest brother to come back a few days earlier, or to let your eldest brother stay at home for a few more days. .

Understand? "

Meeting Xu Zhuocheng's solemn and solemn gaze, Cheng Wan's heart trembled. She admitted that she had just had the idea of ​​​​finding a way to let Cheng Daping stay at home for a few more days.

"I understand! Thank you, Uncle Xu!"

Cheng Wan returned to her office with a smile on her face. As soon as she stepped into her office, the smile on her face completely disappeared.

Cheng Wan closed the door of the office and placed the name card on the desk. Then she tugged on her collar expressionlessly, the anxiety in her eyes almost solidifying.

Cheng Wan took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled the turbid air to calm herself down and keep her brain awake.

"What kind of life-saving things..."