There's A Beauty

Hearing that Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs came to Lishui to review the robbery case in person, and also issued an imperial decree to release Zhao County Magistrate on the spot, Wang Zhifu and Hao Zuosi were so frightened that they sat there for a long time before hurriedly putting on their official robes and rushing to greet them.

The two sat in the carriage and talked in a low voice.

"Master Hao, don't you think this matter is a bit strange?"

Hao Zuosi hadn't returned to his soul yet, and was trembling with his official hat in his hands. After being pushed a few times, he said "ah" in a daze.

Wang Zhifu hated iron and steel, "Now is not the time to be in a daze, hurry up and think of some countermeasures!"

"What's the countermeasure? I have registered my name with Lord Yan, and my lifespan is exhausted, so I can't turn the tide? If you are a god, maybe it is still possible, but are you? You, Wang Xiangcai, are known as the Living Yama of Lishui Mansion. The real King Yama is not even a fart! If you hadn't dragged me into the water, how could I have fallen to such a state?" Hao Zuosi now desperately wants to turn against Wang Zhifu, but he had hesitated and asked himself before, if it wasn't for this People used beauty tricks and piled boxes of silver in his house, which dazzled him and fascinated him, and he will not be like this now.

Wang Zhifu didn't care about the distinction between superiors and subordinates, so he slapped him and reprimanded, "Damn it, you're greedy yourself, and it's my fault instead? If Zhao Youshu is as tough, do you think he will be tempted! Let me ask you, how long have you been in Lishui? How many days have you been on the road?"

Hao Zuosi was beaten to the point of staring, but he didn't have time to get angry. After a little calculation, he replied, "I've been here for four days, and the road is non-stop, and there is no delay."

"I've just been here for four days, and there was no delay on the road. Why did the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments arrive on the back foot, and brought the imperial decree to release Zhao Youshu? This action is too fast. Could it be that there is an inner ghost in the yamen? It's not right, the news is sent It will take half a month to reach the capital, so is it possible for the emperor to be able to predict the future?" Wang Xiangcai felt more and more evil, and couldn't help shaking.

Before that, he extorted money, harmed villagers, and forced good people into prostitution. It can be said that he had no taboos, and he never thought that he would be punished.It is said that "a good man does not live long, but a disaster lasts for a thousand years". This sentence is regarded as a standard by him. Either he can be a real good man and spend his whole life as a wimp;Isn't it obvious how to choose?As for the so-called reincarnation and karma in Buddhism, it's all fucking nonsense.

But it's good now, when he knows it's not nonsense, it's too late.He asked his master this morning and found out that the so-called stone mill hell is actually throwing people into a big millstone and grinding them into meat paste, then reshaping them and continuing to grind them until the millennium expires.What a terrifying scene that was, not to mention the fact that he would have to suffer in the Asura Way in the future.

Wang Zhifu simply didn't dare to think deeply, so he was even more afraid of death.He grabbed Hao Zuosi and kept asking the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment what he liked, trying to deal with him through bribery.Unexpectedly, Hao Zuosi shook his head again and again, saying that this person is a tougher person than Zhao Youshu. He neither likes beauties nor gold and silver. , without human sophistication, can be said to be invulnerable, with a heart as hard as iron.

Wang Xiangcai was completely stunned, and leaned against the wall of the car for a long time, unable to recover.

At the same time, Youshu had already walked out of the prison with the support of the jailer, but because of the glare of the sun, she couldn't help covering it with her hands.

When the victims saw that he was covered in blood and his face was pale, they couldn't help crying bitterly. Weeping and crying, they fell to their knees and kowtowed again and again.During the day and night that County Magistrate Xiao Zhao was detained, they seemed to have lost their backbone and felt helpless like never before.What would happen to Suichang if Xiao Zhao County Magistrate was killed unjustly?What will happen to the victims?What about flooded fields?Who else can save the tragic situation of mourning and starvation for thousands of miles?

God does not open his eyes and does not allow good people to get good rewards. They can only seek justice by themselves.Xiaozhao county magistrate rescued hundreds of thousands of disaster victims in Lishui Prefecture, so what if tens of thousands of them risked their lives for him?Even in the underworld, he could stand up straight and hold his head up when asked.Because they are not animals, they still have a conscience.

Finally, the new emperor was wise and did not let the traitors frame Zhongliang, and they were relieved to see that the county magistrate Xiao Zhao was well.

Feeling everyone's deep friendship, Youshu pushed away the two jailers, knelt down slowly, and paid respects to the villagers.Everyone was shocked by his actions, and hurriedly surrounded him to pull him up, but seeing his pants were stained with blood, they dared not move.

"Xiao Zhao county magistrate, get up quickly, isn't your behavior annoying us?" The victims who led the city to break the city anxiously tried to dissuade them.

Everyone echoed, "Yes, yes, get up quickly. We all have to shorten our lives after receiving your worship!"

Youshu prudently kowtowed three times before she straightened her waist, and said slowly, "I am the one who should shorten my life. The people are the most important, the society is second, and the king is the least. The officials of all parties are the servants of the monarch, but they are also the servants of the people." , should serve the common people. How can a servant accept the worship of the master safely? Your friendship has been recorded by Youshu."

Youshu had said similar things before, but they were just routines for officials and people, and he didn't even know how much sincerity was in them.However, after going through this ordeal, he realized how great the rewards of being a good official who pleads for the people are.If you pay one point for the people, they will think about ten points, and even die for you. This absolutely violates the principle of "equal value exchange" that Youshu learned in the last days.However, it is precisely because of their selfless dedication and dedication to return that they have taught Youshu how to be a better person, a person with more flesh and blood.

Government agencies before the end of the world always advertise that officials are public servants of the people, but how many people regard themselves as public servants is unknown.In short, this sentence has long been a joke, but listen to it.But in ancient times, who ever heard such subversive remarks, and the speaker not only thought so, but also did so.He personally served porridge, boiled medicine, felt the pulse, healed diseases, inspected dams, and built huts for the people. Suichang's current stability and tranquility, with countless living people, all depended on his dedication.

He was willing to die for the people, but now he turns around to thank the people and kneel down to the people, who can bear it?Everyone wailed and burst into tears, wanting to say some words of gratitude, but choked up so hard that they couldn't hold on. They wished they could take out their hearts and send them to County Magistrate Zhao.

Youshu saw that it was fine if she didn't speak, but when she spoke, she burst into tears again, kneeling and bowing, and suddenly showed a embarrassed look.Fortunately, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice saw his predicament, and said loudly, "Okay, Xiao Zhao County Magistrate is safe, everyone should leave. He still has injuries on his body, and if he kneels down again, his treatment may be delayed."

The people immediately got up, repeatedly told Xiao Zhao County magistrate to take good care of him, and arrested the imperial envoy to ask how to deal with this unjust case. Hearing that the emperor had already spoken, saying that he would "investigate strictly to the end, and never forgive", they left in doubt. up.

"Master Zhao, Oumou came a step late, and you suffered." Outai, Minister of Criminal Affairs, stepped forward to help Youshu.

Youshu bowed her hands politely, "It's not too late, it's not too late. Thank you Lord Ou for forgiving the villagers for breaking the city, and thank you the emperor for your kindness." To be honest, it's not too late?Obviously too fast!If King Yama hadn't intervened here, he would have thought that the emperor would be able to foretell the foretelling, and as soon as Envoy Hao Qin left the capital, he would know that there would be a tragedy of unjust killing of upright officials in Lishui Mansion.

But it's good for everyone to know about ghosts and gods, but they can't talk nonsense, so the two looked at each other and fell silent.Ou Tai took the man to the courtyard he rented, and said that he would go to the doctor immediately for treatment, but Youshu refused decisively, and the other party ignored him without asking any further questions.

Youshu secretly felt strange, then thought about it: Most of the officials of the first and second ranks in the capital are very powerful and superior, and it is considered condescending to ask a question, how can they really care about your life?If he really chased you to check the wound, it would be difficult to explain.

In this way, Youshu can live in the yard with peace of mind, and return to Suichang to handle government affairs after the silver robbery case comes to light.He simply made a form for the disaster relief process and distributed it to the subordinate staff and victims, and it would be fine if he didn't go back to preside over the overall situation for the time being.

Wang Zhifu and Hao Zuosi rushed over, and before they stepped over the threshold, they had already bent their knees, bowed their heads and bowed.At that time, You Shu and Au Tai were having a meal, and they were disgusted as if they had eaten flies.

Youshu once heard from the servants in the courtyard that Ou Tai was originally the magistrate of Anqing, because the official was too upright and upright to offend a certain dignitary, and the dignitary charged him with all the crimes and killed his whole family, but sent him to the frontier alone , so that he could live in regret and self-blame for the rest of his life.The place where he was assigned was under the rule of the fifth prince. The two met by chance and hit it off immediately. When the first emperor passed away and the fifth prince ascended the throne, Ou Tai, who was originally like a bereaved dog, became a hot figure. 81 counts, Ling Chi execution.

It can be seen from this that this person is a tough guy and a ruthless character, and if he commits a crime, he will definitely end badly.Haoren Wang and Hao were immediately stripped of their official robes and hats, pulled out and sentenced to a hundred sticks, and then put in prison awaiting trial.Youshu was awarded the official seal of the magistrate and took charge of disaster relief throughout Lishui Prefecture.

"That's the end? What's the matter with me?" You Shu held the official seal, quite dumbfounded.He thought that if he had to confront Wang Zhifu and others in court, at least it would take seven or eight days. Unexpectedly, Au Tai was more vigorous than the legends said, and he would be finished after a beating.

"Disaster relief is the most important thing. This case has already been settled by the official. Master Zhao doesn't have to worry."

"Since that's the case, my subordinates will go now." Because Lishui Mansion was affected by a wide range of disasters and a large number of people, Suichang County alone could not resettle all the victims, so Youshu didn't dare to delay, she put on her coir raincoat and left.Now he is no longer the Youshu who just wanted to save his own life when he first came here. Now that he has become a parent officer, he has to fulfill his responsibilities as a parent officer. .

Knowing that the county magistrate Xiaozhao took charge of Lishui's government affairs, the people in all counties were all happy and cheered.In addition, the imperial court newly sent imperial envoys to investigate the robbery case of disaster money, but after interrogating the two criminals, they knew where the money and food were hidden, and immediately sent troops to find them and distribute them.

Youshu put forward the suggestion of "relief with work" at the right time, asking the counties to gather the victims to repair the damaged dams, official roads, bridges, post stations, and temples, with daily food and housing, and monthly money. , tried to stabilize the hearts of the people as much as possible, and in just one month, the dilapidated and dilapidated Lishui Mansion was built to be more prosperous than ever.

Walking on the road, you can see that the fields that were originally full of mud and sand have been cleaned up, and the planted rice has green shoots; Temples, nursery halls and other places to accommodate them, so that they will not be displaced and have no fixed place to live.The people who were originally haggard and insensitive now have hope and vitality in their eyes.

Youshu made unannounced visits all the way along the embankment, walking here, looking there, chatting with many people, and joking with many people.This was absolutely impossible in the past.His guard against strangers still hasn't diminished, but he no longer closes his heart, but let the rain and dew pour in, let the breeze blow by, and let the sun shine in.

His cognition of the world no longer stays in the grayness and darkness of the last days, but is colorful and fragrant.Even better, all these changes are due to his persistence and hard work.He pursed his lips all the way, and walked slowly back to the county office, only to find that his legs were so sore after sitting down.

The servant immediately brought him a basin of hot water, intending to wash his feet.

"I'll do it myself, you go down." Youshu took off her dirty boots and fell down, a lot of sand fell out.

The little servant lowered his head and smiled secretly, but he also knew that the magistrate is very close to the people, and he would never leave others to do what he could do by himself, so he obediently went down.

Youshu poured out the mud and sand in both boots, took off her black socks, and then dipped her feet in the hot water.He breathed out comfortably, stepped on his right foot with his left foot, and stepped on his left foot with his right foot. After playing by himself for a while, he fell asleep unconsciously.

A moment later, a tall man appeared out of nowhere in the room, walked gently to his side, and bent over to take a closer look.

Youshu has not slept fully for half a month, and she is exhausted.All the disaster victims in the prefecture have been properly resettled, and he made an unannounced investigation in person to confirm that there was no such thing as cheating and deception. Then he relaxed and fell into a deep sleep almost half a breath away. Dilong won't wake up even if he turns over.

The man sat down beside him, tilted his head, propped his cheeks, watched silently, and then laughed softly.The county magistrate Xiaozhao was drooling when he fell asleep, and he smacked his mouth, making the sound of chewing food, and he didn't know what delicacies he ate in his dream.This sleep is quite silly, but also very interesting.

But it was also embarrassing for him.Over the past few days, like the disaster victims, he only ate porridge and pickles every day, and he lost weight rapidly.The man still remembers the last time he saw him, he was still white and tender, moist with water, tall and handsome like a green pine and cang bamboo, but now he has become a yellow bean sprout, and the appearance of shrinking in a chair is worrying.

The man slowly frowned, stretched out his hand to caress Xiao Zhao's pale cheek, and wiped away the saliva from the corner of his mouth.The man was not too dirty. He stared at his wet fingertips, wondering what he was thinking. After a long time, he took out his handkerchief and wiped it. Then he held the right hand of Xiao Zhao County Magistrate in his palm and measured the thickness of his wrist.

"I'm thinner again." The deep voice echoed in the room, revealing a little helplessness, but also revealing a little heartache.

He fondly played with the five slender fingers of Xiao County Magistrate Zhao, clasped them between his fingers, and put them on his chest, and then put them on his lips and rubbed them slowly, as if he was smelling or kissing.After a while, he realized that Xiao Zhao County Magistrate's feet were still soaked in the water, so he bent down to test the temperature, and when he realized that the water had become cold, he immediately heated it with Samadhi real fire.

The temperature of the water gradually increased, and the white mist evaporated upwards, making the pale skin of the county magistrate Xiao Zhao look beige.The man lowered his head for a few glances, stood up and walked around twice before rolling up his sleeves as if making up his mind to rub his feet.He seemed to seldom do this kind of thing, and he was worried about waking people up, so he was quite flustered.However, the joy of putting Xiao Zhao's beautiful feet in the palm of his hand has surpassed the nervousness of guilty conscience. He became calmer while washing, becoming more and more leisurely and unhurried.

After scrubbing every round little toe clean, he gently punctured a few blisters on the bottom of the feet with a silver needle, and applied medicine. Then he carried him to the bed, gently took off his outer robe, and covered the quilt.Looking at someone who was sleeping soundly and drooling a lot, he shook his head and smiled, his heart felt numb and painful, and he was filled with joy.

I took a book from the bookshelf, leaned against County Magistrate Zhao to read it, covered him when he kicked the quilt, patted him when he was sleepy, pinched his nose when he was snoring, and rubbed his lips when he was dreaming , but also a lot of fun.The longer the man stayed, the more difficult it was for him to get out. He even ignored the token flashing several times. If it wasn't for a messenger talisman breaking through the window, he would have stayed right away.

After the man disappeared, Youshu, who had no one to cover her with the quilt, immediately woke up, first groped around, and then half-sat up in a daze.

"Aren't I washing my feet?" It took a quarter of an hour before he came back to his memory and found that the footbath was still in the house, and the water was cold but he didn't pour it out. It can be seen that it wasn't the boy who came to help him wash his feet Clean it up and get it on the bed.They are very comprehensive in their work, and they will not do half and leave half.

"Who carried me up? Could it be that I was sleepwalking?" A guess appeared in his mind, and his heart felt warmer, and he fell asleep more peacefully.

After the disaster eased, not only Lishui, but also the disaster-stricken areas across the country suffered unprecedented shocks.This shock came from the imperial court and the new emperor, and the causes were all related to the disaster.The first emperor was so extravagant and extravagant that the national treasury was empty year after year.The relief money this time was all private money transported by the fifth prince from the feudal domain.It is a drop in the bucket to support the disaster-stricken areas of the country with one feudal land, but unexpectedly, most of the money did not fall on the victims of the disaster, but was filled by officials from all over the country.

If the victims could not survive, they would naturally rise up and resist. Within a month, there were large-scale civil unrest in five or six state capitals one after another. If the fifth prince's army was not well-trained and powerful, Dayong Kingdom would have collapsed long ago. up.When the fifth prince came to the throne, such a disaster happened. One can imagine his fury, and immediately sent his confidants to the states to investigate the whereabouts of the disaster money.

Lishui Mansion is also under review, and the situation is extremely serious.From the magistrate to the subordinate officials, they were all greedy for money and food for disaster relief, and even the imperial envoys were corrupted, and they collude with them to frame Zhongliang.After the case was found out, Wang Zhifu was sentenced to Ling Chi, and the imperial envoy was sentenced to beheading.Blood flowed into rivers and heads flew in other state capitals.

At the end of the incident, most of the overcrowded county and government offices were emptied. The new emperor immediately wrote an edict of sin and confessed to the world; Annual taxation; and rehabilitated many loyal, good and capable ministers who were persecuted during the former emperor's period, and ordered them to return to the court to serve.

After repeated actions, the precarious country and society were preserved, and the people who were in constant panic were stabilized. Except for corrupt officials, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Youshu has now moved to the government office to work. She thought that after Wang Xiangcai's death, she might be promoted to the magistrate. Unexpectedly, before leaving, Ou Tai brought him an imperial edict, saying that he was asked to return to Beijing to report on his duties.It stands to reason that local officials report on their duties at least once every three years, and "Zhao Youshu" has only been in Suichang for a year and a half, and it is a time when the government is short of people, so how could he transfer himself away?

Could it be that the emperor values ​​my ability and wants to transfer me to the capital?The new emperor loves the common people and is selfless, rewards and punishes officials clearly, has the style of a benevolent man, and also has the prestige of a domineering man. The more he looks at things, the more he looks like a master.Thinking of this, Youshu immediately accepted the imperial decree and prepared to enter the capital, but then thought about the people in Lishui, and hesitated again.

Au Tai understood his concerns, and quickly comforted him, "Xiao Zhao County Magistrate, don't worry, the successor of Lishui Mansion is the former Tongzhi of Hedong. He has been rehabilitated, and he is also a rare good official. He will definitely not let your hard work go to waste, and he will not let your people be wronged. If you are still not at ease, you can come back at a later time."

Youshu thought for a moment, and finally decided to go to the capital.He is not good at telling new officials what to do, so he can only write his management experience into a booklet and give it as a gift.As soon as the handover of government affairs was completed, he walked slowly back to the backyard, ready to pack his luggage and set off.

All the gold and silver treasures that "Zhao Youshu" was greedy for ink in the past have been sold off by him, except for a few clothes, a pair of shoes and socks, and two boxes of books.He dug and dug in the box to find a few taels of silver, which was not even enough for Shangjing's money, so he was dull to realize the importance of money.

"One penny is hard for a hero, how can I go on the road without money?" He sat on the chair, his eyes were a little dull.

At this moment, King Yan Luo suddenly appeared, first walked around the messy room a few times, then sat beside him, inspecting his patched clothes, and asked softly, "Why, didn't you go to Beijing?"

Youshu wanted to nod, but fortunately she stopped in time at the last moment, only then did she realize that the other party was testing her again.So cunning, I almost fell for it!