The Big Landlord

What Tang Shi planned to consult with the magistrate of Donglin County was none other than the sunflowers in the hilly area outside Donglin County.

Now that the thief has been caught and the city gate is unlocked, he can just go to see the sunflowers. If possible, he can use this to benefit the county magistrate. He can earn money, and the county magistrate will also have political achievements.

Ma Zhi, the county magistrate, saw that Tang Shi said that he wanted to consult him, so he quickly bowed his hand, "I dare not do it. If Mr. Tang needs anything, just tell me."

Tang Shi pointed to the Yingyang flower in Zhao Jin's arms, "I heard that there are such flowers in the mountains outside your city?"

Ma Zhi can be regarded as an ambitious type. Even though his predecessors have worked so hard for so many years, Donglin County is still so impoverished, and he is unwilling to be lazy in governing.He has been the county magistrate here for two years, and has basically traveled all over Donglin County, so he naturally knows what Tang Shi said.

"That's true," Ma Zhi immediately caught the mystery in Tang Shi's words, "Young Master Tang, is there something wrong with this flower?"

Tang Shi smiled, and didn't intend to answer his question right now, he just said: "If the magistrate is free, can you lead me to have a look?"

Donglin County is poor on the one hand, but at the same time, the official duties of the county magistrate are also much less. Ma Zhi is still quite free today. Hearing Tang Shi's question, of course there is no reason not to agree, "Of course, Mr. Tang, please follow me." Come."

Although he didn't know Tang Shi's identity, Zhou Xun and his identities could be roughly guessed. Zhou Xun and the others obeyed Zhao Jin, and Zhao Jin "obeyed" Tang Shi. That move really shocked him, so he guessed that Tang Shi's identity must be unusual, maybe he was a senior official in the mysterious and unpredictable guard command department, and he must deal with it carefully and politely.

Tang Shi looked at Wei Cong who had already recovered, "You were shocked today, why don't you let Zhou Xun and the others take you back?"

Wei Cong shook his head resolutely, "I'm going to have a look too. What happened just now interrupted my writing, so I'll look for it again."

Forget it, Tang Shi nodded, and the others had no objection, so the group left the city and headed straight for the mountains outside the city.

The county town in the east was built on the mountain, so they saw the mountains not far away shortly after leaving the city, and the area at the foot of the mountain was full of jasmine flowers, and the golden color became more intense and noble under the sunlight.

"Master County Magistrate, how long has this flower existed?"

Ma Zhi wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. He is a civil servant, and his body is not as good as these military officials.

"They were there when I came in two years ago."

Zhao Xu looked amazed and walked over quickly.

Tang Shi looked at the patch of jasmine flowers, and sighed in his heart, "Master County Magistrate, why didn't you donate such an auspicious color to participate in the oiran competition?" As we all know, golden yellow is the most noble symbol in Daqi.

Ma Zhi sighed: "Someone in front wanted to use this method to attract the attention of the capital, but this flower is too big, the shape is not gorgeous and delicate, and the smell is not as charming as other flowers. Even though the color is excellent, it can't be entered The eyes of the nobles, not to mention that there are not a few flowers with this color."

Tang shi nodded. It seemed that no one knew that the seeds of yingyanghua could be used for food.

"Master County Magistrate, do you know if there are owners for these mountains?"

Ma Zhi looked at the barren hills and shook his head, "No, who can appreciate the small hills in our county?"

"What if I say I'm interested?" Tang Shi looked at Ma Zhi seriously, "Would the county magistrate sell these hills to me?"

Ma Zhi frowned, "I don't know what Mr. Tang wants to buy it for?" He didn't quite understand what Tang Shi meant, it was just a few barren hills, why did the other party want to buy it?

"Why don't we go back and talk?"

The group returned to the county seat, and Zhao Jin and Xu Chengming followed Tang shi into the county government office.Naturally, Zhao Jin might leave Tang Shi alone. The reason why Xu Chengming came here was because he was curious about what kind of medicine Tang Shi was selling in his gourd.

What's the use of buying a few barren hills?

After Ma Zhi asked the servants to serve tea, he went straight to the point and asked Tang Shi, "Young Master Tang, I don't quite understand why you want to buy these mountains."

Tang Shi took a sip of tea and laughed, the mist from the cup made his handsome face even more dusty, "I won't go around with the county magistrate anymore, I bought it just for these Yingyang flower."

"Yellow flowers?" Ma Zhi was puzzled, "You mean these flowers are called yingyang flowers? But as I said just now, yingyang flowers are not favored by nobles."

Tang Shi showed an inscrutable expression, "I didn't say that I wanted to let them into the eyes of the nobles. I'm sorry I can't tell you what they are used for, but I can be sure that they are actually the gods. To the treasures of Donglin County, if you sell these mountains to me, please believe me, within a few years, you don't have to worry about your political achievements at all."

"Do they really have such a big effect?" Ma Zhi couldn't believe it at all.

Tang Shi nodded and didn't say anything more to him, "Even if they are useless, you won't lose anything if you sell the mountain tops to me, right? You can also add some treasury money to the county government, why not do it?"

Of course Ma Zhi knew this truth. Donglin County had been poor for so many years, and finally someone said that Yingyanghua was their treasure and could lead them to become rich. What else could he disagree with?This is the only chance, even if it doesn't come true, Donglin County has nothing to lose.

Ma Zhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

After Tang shi handed over the money and Ma Zhi asked someone to register, these mountains belonged to Tang shi.

After the three of Tang Shi left the county government, Xu Chengming held back for a long time before he found a chance to ask Tang Shi: "Can you really make this Yingyanghua the treasure of Donglin County?"

Tang Shi was ambiguous, "Who knows?"

In fact, Xu Chengming already believed most of it in his heart, but judging from his experience, he still couldn't find the value of the sunflower.

Back at the inn, Zhao Jin pulled him into the room, put his arms around his waist and sat down, "What are you thinking about?"

Tang Shi brought a few flowers from the room over, "Actually, I don't have much experience, but I have to try everything." He has eaten it, but he hasn't made it himself, so it may take time for the popularity of melon seeds. day.

"Look at these." He pointed to a large piece of slender seeds in the middle of the petals. "After drying, peel them off and mix them with gravel for hot frying, then you can eat them."

"That's it?" Zhao Jin raised his eyebrows.

"Hmph, don't underestimate this." Although Tang Shi was very confident on the surface, he was still a little uncertain in his heart. After all, he didn't know if this would cater to the tastes of the world's public.

"You've bought these hills now, but you're going to the capital again, so what should you do here?" Zhao Jin wasn't worried that no one would take care of the mountains, but he was afraid that Tang Shi would regret not going to the capital.

"How about this," Tang Shi looked at him, "I'll write a letter, and you have someone hand it over to Geng Cailiang. I'll explain everything to him clearly, how about asking him to send someone over to take care of it?"

As long as Tang shi doesn't regret going to the capital, he can say anything.

"Okay, you don't have to write it yourself, you say I'll write it for you." Zhao Jin said and kissed Tang Shi's hand, "Don't get tired."

Tang shi was used to his shamelessness, "Okay, I'll send it back when I finish writing it, and we'll leave tomorrow."

After dealing with the relevant matters, the next day, Xu Chengming took Tang Shi and the others to the capital with the prison car that escorted the thieves.

Wei Cong worked hard last night, wrote several pieces of insights, and stayed up half the night, resulting in two dark circles under his eyes.

"Wei Cong, what article did you write last night, can you read it for me?"

Zhao Jin found a horse for Li Shao, and Tang Shi rode the white crane again. He drove the white crane to Wei Cong and asked him.

Seeing that Tang Shi was going to have an academic exchange with him, Wei Cong immediately perked up and cleared his throat, "I'll read it to you."

Tang Shi made a plea to listen to him with all ears, and his school friend's literary talent is indeed extraordinary.

Wei Cong began to express his feelings. Except for Tang Shi, everyone else listened carefully, and Li Shao listened very carefully.

After Wei Cong finished reading, Tang Shi's eyes were filled with admiration, because of his excitement, the feelings were indeed real and full, and Xu Chengming also nodded in admiration.

Only Zhao Xu was confused. She had never heard of many of the allusions, so naturally she would not understand them.

After six or seven days, they finally arrived in Kyoto.

Kyoto is just as they imagined, magnificent and solemn, every corner is filled with a majesty of the heavenly family.

Xu Chengming bid farewell to them when he entered the city, and returned to Dali Temple with the thieves.Zhao Jin led Tang Shi back to his mansion.

Before he came back, he had sent someone to notify the housekeeper, and he had cleared out three rooms for Tang Shi, Li Shao, and Wei Cong to live in.

This mansion of Zhao Mansion was bestowed by the emperor. In fact, it was originally the mansion of the Zhao family, but it was sealed up by the first emperor when he was in power.It wasn't until three years ago, after the emperor cleared up the grievances of the Zhao family, that he gave this house to the commander Zhao Jin again.

Zhao Jin took Tang Shi and they asked the butler to get to know each other, so they let the butler go down.

"Play in the capital for a while, and I will accompany you wherever you go." Zhao Jin took Tang Shi into his room, "If you are tired, you can rest here, and I will go to the palace to face saints, probably Come back after dinner."

Tang Shi looked around his room, "Didn't you ask the housekeeper to prepare a room for me? I'll just sleep over there."

Zhao Jin held his face and kissed him hard on the lips, "Good boy, just wait here for my return. If you're bored, let Ah Xu take you to the street, okay?"

Tang Shi was very useful, and kissed him back, "Well, you can go now."

Zhao Jin left reluctantly. Tang Shi leaned on his bed alone, picked up a book and flipped through it. Gradually, he felt sleepy, and fell asleep on his bed, until Zhao Xulai called out He woke up with his supper.

"Go to your room. You're not here. I didn't expect you to be hiding in my brother's room. Why don't you sleep in your own room?" Zhao Xu asked doubtfully, looking at Tang Shi's refreshed appearance.

Tang Shi smiled at her inexplicably, "You can ask your brother this question. Didn't you talk about eating? Hurry up then."

Zhao Xu glared at him, then turned around and took him to the dining room.