Cannon fodder attack only wants to farm
Chapter 78
Everyone knows the importance of this matter.The county magistrate waited until late at night before letting everyone go back.It was too late, and the yamen servants all made do in the county.
He Zifeng has a house in the county, so he won't go back to the village, and he has to get up early tomorrow.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to the house in the county seat, he saw the kerosene lamp in the house was on.
He Zifeng looked for the light and went in, only to find that Qiuyu was laying out the food. He happened to be a little hungry in the middle of the night, and he could smell the fragrance of the food.
Seeing him back, Qiuyu was a little happy, and said, "It's a coincidence that you came back, I just finished."
He Zifeng was so soft-hearted, he looked at Qiuyu and said, "Why didn't you go back to the village?" He stretched out his hand.Qiuyu leaned over and obediently gave way.
He Zifeng hugged him into his arms.
Qiuyu said: "I'm going back to the village. Seeing that it's getting late and you haven't come home yet, you know there must be something going on in the yamen, so you drove back again." If He Zifeng didn't come back, he would pack it in a food box and deliver it to him.They are well-informed about the restaurant, and they heard that all the officials are repairing the city gate, and when they think about it, they know that he will be busy in the near future.
He Zifeng said: "Nonsense, you shouldn't drive a carriage here at night." It was dark and the road was so dangerous.
Qiuyu also knew that he was a little impulsive, so she shrank her neck and was scolded.But his hands wrapped around He Zifeng's neck.He also offered a kiss to please.
It was rare for He Zifeng to receive a kiss from Qiuyu, and he held him tightly in his arms.
Qiuyu was a little embarrassed by being hugged, struggled to get up and said, "here, eat quickly. It won't taste good when it gets cold later." There was no time, so I only made rice, fried sausage and boiled cabbage.
He Zifeng said: "Let's eat together." He took his hand, but frowned a little, Qiuyu's hand was a little cold.
It was very cold in late autumn, and Qiuyu was still wearing the same daytime outfit.He Zifeng quickly took off his coat and put it on him.
Although there were no good dishes, the two of them were really hungry. They ate all the dishes and rice.It was already dark.
It is easy to get sleepy after eating, so He Zifeng went to light the kang. The houses in the county are usually not very crowded and a bit shady.
Qiuyu was afraid of the cold, so she clung to He Zifeng's body.I guess I was really sleepy, and fell asleep after a while.
Having a lover fall asleep next to him made He Zifeng very at ease.
Early the next morning, both of them got used to getting up early, and Qiuyu was going to the shop, He Zifeng said: "Recently, there is something in the yamen, I may come back late every day during this period, you don't have to wait for me to eat, no big nights Came over here."
Qiuyu nodded.
He Zifeng went to the yamen, and there were a lot of people coming from the yamen.
Not counting He Zifeng and Zhu Butou, there are still 44 yamen servants on this side of the yamen.Zhu Butou divided the people into two teams, and divided 22 strong and strong people into the team for repairing the city wall.
He Zifeng took the rest to check how many people there are in the county.The villages below are relatively better. They have just finished harvesting grain, and there is a roster for statistics.
He Zifeng divided the people into three groups, a group of six.Each was divided into an area, and the rest of the people, He Zifeng, took them to check one by one.
They quickly got busy.Yamen servants have to knock on the door for registration.
He Zifeng was in a group with Xie Rui and Panzi, and the other two were in a group.
This is not an easy job, some are not at home, and some are at home and do not open the door.Occasionally, the people who opened the door were trembling, as if they were afraid of taking on something, and they were a little cautious when talking to them.
"My lord, what's the matter?"
He Zifeng said: "It's nothing, but the county magistrate wants to find out how many people there are in this county."
After hearing this, everyone was relieved a lot.
He Zifeng asked from the side, and Xie Rui wrote.
After visiting for an hour, Xie Rui's hands trembled from the toss.
He Zifeng took over and wrote.Checked many people in the morning.There were even acquainted merchants who saw them busy and came over to ask what happened.
The commotion this time was not small.
After a while, the county magistrate found someone and called He Zifeng and Zhu Butou back. Of course, the work under his hands couldn't stop.
He Zifeng came late.By the time they arrived at the county government office, the head of the merchant and people from Yahang had already arrived.
These two are local snakes in the county yamen, and the county magistrate has never specially entertained them since he took office.
At the beginning, the master's reign brought a lot of troubles to the county magistrate, but they were all settled one by one by the county magistrate. Others did not dare to underestimate the county magistrate's strength when they saw it.
During this period of time, the county government began to build the city wall again, and began to investigate people again, which made them feel a little uneasy.Just as he was about to come up to inquire, he was invited by the county magistrate.
The county magistrate saw that his two capable generals had returned.Cai said: "The two are uncompromising figures in the county. I have some things I would like to ask for your help."
The two of them got serious, and it must be a big deal to get the magistrate to say please, and said: "I don't dare to do it, what can my lord tell me. As long as I can, I will definitely do my best."
Since the master had an accident, there was no check and balance, and now the county grandpa's family dominates.
No matter how big these local snakes are, they are no bigger than the law. Besides, the mining area twenty miles away from here is also a member of the imperial court. He only needs to send someone to deliver a letter, and it is easy to add some people.Don't dare to be as arrogant as the county magistrate when he first came.
The magistrate of the county said: "I'm here today, and I didn't treat you as outsiders. I guess you can also see the abnormality in the county."
The chairman of the Chamber of Commerce did not speak to the people in the Yahang, which was a tacit agreement.
The county magistrate said: "There may be a snow disaster in a few days."
As soon as the words fell, the face of the president of the chamber of commerce twitched a little.There was just a snowfall yesterday, and it melted as it fell. Everyone didn't take it seriously. It would be too far-fetched to say that there was a snow disaster based on this amount of snow.
Thought something big happened.Now it's kind of absurd.
The people from Yaxing glanced at the president of the chamber of commerce, as if to give him a reminder.The two of them had a tacit understanding, no matter how suspicious they were, they couldn't show it in front of the magistrate.
The boss of Yahang said: "Your Excellency, if you want me to do something, you can express it."
The county magistrate knew that they didn't believe them, and he had always been skeptical before that.But the letters have all been sent, and since we want to prevent problems before they happen, we can't hesitate.The transition from autumn to winter in their local area is extremely fast, and the temperature drops in just a few days. If you don't prepare in advance, you will be blind to the prophet this time.
The county magistrate said: "I want you to join hands and not allow merchants to raise prices."
After hearing this, the president of the chamber of commerce said with a bit of bitterness in his mouth, "My lord, these people may not listen to me."
The magistrate of the county said: "This is a natural disaster. Everyone has to be twisted into one rope. Isn't it just taking advantage of the fire to make money at this time? If there are such reckless merchants, I don't mind killing them as an example."
Zhu Butou hurriedly added beside him: "Your Excellency knows your hard work, but if you do well, you will never forget it. You make a lot of money on weekdays. This time, it will be a way of life for the common people! If it is really a snow disaster It's over, and everyone's life will be difficult at that time." These two people often entertain Zhu Butou on weekdays, and they are also called brothers on weekdays.
Seeing him open his mouth, the head of the merchant said: "Okay, I will try my best."
Ya Xing said: "Your Excellency's kindness is the blessing of our county. As long as you have this kind of heart, I will thank you on behalf of the people of the whole county."
The president of the merchant was a little slanderous, no wonder he was able to become the boss of Yahang, this clever mouth can turn black into white.
The president of the merchant was afraid that the county magistrate would think he was not doing his best, so he expressed his opinion again.
The magistrate said: "Thank you both."
After the work was done, the county magistrate took Zhu Tutou, He Zifeng, and a few keys to the storehouse and went out together.
It was the first time for He Zifeng to see the granary. The grain was piled up as high as a hill, and he was very shocked at first glance.
This year's harvest has been bumper, and these corns have given everyone a lot of peace of mind.The grain released is enough to feed the whole county for two months.Then the adults took the two of them to the other two rooms, and there were several thousand catties of cotton and various homespun cloth.They have always been taxed.It is locked in the warehouse on weekdays, regardless of mold and insects.
All the starches selected by the magistrate of the county were washed, dried and folded.There are thousands of horses, and there is also a hoard of salt. The magistrate of the county has a seasoning shop in his hand, so it is easier to get some salt.
Zhu Butou looked at this and was a little ashamed. The county magistrate had done so much under his nose, and he didn't know it all.
Zhu Butou said: "Your Excellency is really planning for a rainy day."
A total of three villages have not paid taxes this year.Now it has been concentrated in a village.
The county magistrate said: "Go and take these things over there and let them make some padded jackets." When the snowstorm comes, the most important thing is to keep out the cold, and padded jackets can save lives at critical moments.
In those villages that don’t pay taxes, the men go out to build the city walls, and there are old people, children, daughters and brothers at home. They don’t waste money, and pay off their debts with their work.As for making clothes, there is no need to worry, almost every village has experts who can make clothes.
It is not difficult to make clothes. You only need to cut them according to a size, sew them and stuff them with cotton. If several people work together, it will be very fast.
He Zifeng said: "My lord, leave this matter to me."
Zhu Butou is also fighting for it.
Finally, the county magistrate said: "Okay, young people go down to exercise more." Let He Zifeng go, and then said to Zhu Butou: "There must be a capable person in the county. You have to follow me beside me."
When Zhu Butou saw the county magistrate said this, his face suddenly brightened and he said, "My lord, you can rest assured that I'm here for you."
At noon, when those who had investigated the number of people came back, they wanted to report to He Zifeng, but they heard that He Zifeng had been called by the adults to work in the countryside again, and they had to go to Zhu Butou.
Zhu Butou went to the city gate again just now, for fear that the other party would be lazy when he was not around.Before I came back to take a rest, I was called over there again to investigate the population. I was so busy all morning that I was dizzy. By the time I remembered that I had finished eating, it was already night.
At night, singing and dancing are carried out on the flower street, and the president of the chamber of commerce leads a group of singers and dancers to entertain the group.Large merchants such as the Xie family and the Gong family have sent their heads.A dozen small merchants also came.All the respectable people in the county came.
When they heard that the county magistrate had approached the chairman, they all wanted to know what was going on, but the chairman refused to say anything.After three rounds of drinking and five flavors of eating, several people actually started teasing the woman here.According to this posture, it will be time to show his ugly face in less than a quarter of an hour.
The president told the women to stand down.
A few of them were having fun and were slightly dissatisfied.But the chairman is from the Qian family. Although the Qian family is not as high-profile as the Xie family and the Gong family, it should not be underestimated. After all, the Qian family's business has reached the capital.
Now only one branch remains in the county, and the most important thing in doing business is the network.Even Xie's and Gong's families in the county treated the president with courtesy.Not to mention these small merchants.
Even if there is some dissatisfaction in my heart, I dare not say it.
The president said: "The magistrate of the county told me only one thing, that there will be a snowstorm this year. No matter what you do for a living, you can't sell it at a high price."
As soon as the words fell, everyone in the audience fell silent, unable to speak for a long time, they needed to digest such a big news.
Snowstorm, can not increase the price.
Everyone is in business, and there are many twists and turns in their minds.Said: "Huh?"
"No wonder the magistrate has to do so many things."
If it is true, it is worth manipulating.Why should the magistrate delay their fortune.
The president has dealt with these people all year round, so he knows what kind of people they are.He said: "Since the county magistrate can tell you such important news, he must be prepared. Anyone who is an expert can try it. We also want to see if the county magistrate's guillotine is fast."
As soon as the sentence was finished, the craziest people panicked.
Xie Jiadao: "I know what to do?" He was the first one among the big merchants present to express his opinion.
Gong Xiyuan has retired, and his eldest son is currently in charge, nicknamed Boss Gong.
He was somewhat dissatisfied, but the master they had respected for so many years had fallen.At present, the county grandfather's family dominates.
Back then, the Gong family stood clearly on the side of the master, which was equivalent to standing on the opposite side with the county magistrate.
Hearing about such a big matter, he needs to discuss with his family, whether to switch to the county magistrate's family, or grab the county magistrate's pigtails and force him to submit.
Boss Gong didn't express his opinion, but those small merchants were a little anxious to stock up.It's only late autumn now, and there are still three months before the Chinese New Year.I didn't plan to stock up on New Year's goods so quickly before.But this year when I got the news, no matter what kind of business it is, I have to stock up the goods first.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce was worried, and asked the people below to stare at them to see if they had made any small moves.
He said good words and threatening words several times last night, but everyone listened to him with one ear and spit at the other, and didn't take it to heart at all.
When the president woke up in the morning, his right eyelid started to twitch.He didn't even eat breakfast, and the servant who had been let out came back after a while, saying: "Master, half of the grain shops in the county are closed."
The president suddenly became angry: "What?"
The boy said beside him: "Xile grain shop, Sihui grain shop and several other grain shops are not open today." This is the grain shop that common people in the county often go to buy.
The president's face turned pale. Those words yesterday were all for nothing. The county magistrate asked them to go there just for the sake of taking pictures. Who would have thought that they would be angry with the county magistrate, and they would not let the price increase. They don't even sell it now. up.
It's the worst thing ever.
Seeing him panting heavily, the president's servant hurried over to pat him on the back and said, "Master, calm down."
The president said: "No wonder these officials don't like merchants. For a little profit, they openly challenge the government."
The boy said: "These people have shallow eyelids. They dare to fish for money in the frying pan. Hearing that there are such great benefits, how can anyone not be tempted?"
The president said: "Go and see if the rice shops of Xie's and Gong's are still open?"
The boy ran out in a hurry, knowing that it was urgent, he rode there on purpose.A round trip takes about a quarter of an hour.He came back and said, "It's all open."
Only then did the president relax a little, and said, "Go and call me the other bosses of Mihang."
The servant hurried over to please.But these people all pretended to be sick and refused.
The chairman is now in the same situation, and immediately writes a letter to ask Xie's food shop in the provincial capital to get more food.
He also has a grain store in the county seat, but it is very small and has never had a sense of presence.
Just after writing the letter, I received a message from the county magistrate asking him to go to the yamen.The president was not convinced, so he gave the person who came to deliver the letter a little money to find out.The man said: "The county magistrate is very angry, you should ask for more blessings."
The chairman's heart skipped a beat.
There are not so many secrets in the county. When the chairman invited those merchants to Huajie for dinner yesterday, others had already heard their words.
It was also spread, but at first it was only a few people talking about it, but no one believed it.
After all, it is only October, how can we predict that there will be snow disasters in the future?Moreover, such words sounded a bit unlucky, and anyone who dared to mention them would be scolded by the elders.But when they woke up in the morning and found that the grain store was closed, everyone panicked.
"Could it be true what they said, that there will really be snowstorms?"
"What should I do? There is not enough food at home."
Generally, there is no storage of grain in the counties. After the new grain is on the market, the old grain will be sold at a discount. Generally, people who can live are waiting for that time.Moreover, buying food in the county is not like buying food in the village for a year.They bought as much as they used, but now they are caught blind.
They were all in a hurry to buy food, and they suddenly became chaotic.
This feeling of panic spread.
The county magistrate was about to die of anger. He thought about all the steps, but the merchant lost the chain, which made him suddenly become passive. He called the president of the merchant and scolded him.
The president is also wronged: "I have already told my family to transport as much food as possible here. If it is all my food, I will support you without hesitation, but people are far away from each other. I don't want to."
The county magistrate was angry and had nothing to do, so he immediately posted a notice.
The common people were worried about what was going on, so they immediately gathered around and asked, "Is there really a snow disaster?"
The yamen servant was surrounded by people, and said: "Our county magistrate said that there is a lot of food in the county, everyone can rest assured. As for the snowstorm, there may or may not be. Everyone can prepare more firewood, even if it is not needed. No waste. The county magistrate personally asked the merchants and said that the food is already on the way, and when the food is in place, it will be open for everyone to buy." Everyone has food at home.It was only because of this rumor and the fact that the grain shop was closed that I became impatient.
After hearing everyone's explanations, I was a little relieved.
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When He Zifeng came back from the village, he passed by people on the street, and when he heard about it, he went to the county government immediately without stopping.All the servants at the gate of the yamen are working, only Zhu Butou is there.
Zhu Butou saw it and asked, "Why are you back?"
He Zifeng said: "There is a fixed amount of cotton that can be made into clothes. Several villages work together and want to perform well. No one dares to be lazy. I don't have to stay there." He came back.
And the people in several villages were quite happy, thinking that this time the Yamen would clean them up.Unexpectedly, the yamen gave them a job, and even gave a cook to cook meals every day.Don't worry about going hungry.Work very actively.
After Zhu Butou heard about it, he said: "You have worked hard too, go back and have a rest."
He left the county government office and went straight back to the village to find Shuanzi. Shuanzi said that he had collected another 5000 catties of grain, and ordered another [-] catties from the village outside, which was a lot of money.The latter was collected in three Wen coins.
He Zifeng was a little surprised, and took the five thousand catties back to the cellar in the county.
I found the magistrate of the county and said that now he has food, and if necessary, he can take out five thousand catties.
The county magistrate said: "You should keep these, and use yours if you don't have any!" Anyway, I was a little moved by He Zifeng's behavior.
There is no full customs in the county. The food prices of Xie’s and Gong’s families have increased slightly. Usually, fine grains are only sold for 4 to 5 yuan. Now the price of coarse grains is already 4 yuan, but there is no limit. Everyone buys 50 catties and 50 catties. I'm afraid I won't be able to buy it by then.
It's not just food, coal mines are also in demand.
Originally, these things should be prepared when winter comes.It's still early for winter, but everyone can't wait to buy it.
The original merchants were all looking forward to selling more, but now they are reluctant to sell as much as they want to sell. There is an inexplicable sense of panic, and they want to secretly raise a little money, but they have received double warnings from the county magistrate and the merchant president , and dare not.
The rush to buy food lasted for several days, and finally the Qian family's food arrived. A total of [-] trucks were full of food, and the end of the food truck could not be seen.When the common people saw it, they were not so anxious.As long as there is food, the Qian family's food is given out with three Wenqian.As soon as he released so much food, the Gong family and the Xie family also lost three pennies.The common people couldn't help but stock up some more.
The work of building the city wall was successfully completed, and they were all put into the statistical team, working without sleep for several days.Everyone's eyes were red and their voices were a little hoarse. Finally, the number of people was counted. There are 4 people in their county town and the villages below.
It can be seen that the concealment of reports by the counties is very serious. When the county magistrate took over the county, it was said that there were 10 people.
He Zifeng went back to the shop and told everyone that the porridge would be thinner and no sugar would be added.Only make porridge with one flavor, rice is rice, soup is soup.They used to taste good, and they needed almost 200 catties of rice every day.Now that food is in short supply, many people come here to eat in order to save a bite!Hope they help poor people who are really hungry, not rich diners who want to eat good food here.
The fellow villager who helped He Zifeng's shop asked, "Is the story in the county true?" He Zifeng nodded, and everyone felt flustered to varying degrees.All the villages are on the move, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on the water to fish, no matter what, hoard more food, winter clothes and so on, but no matter what it is, the price has been rising recently.
But some people are happy and some are worried. Because the He family didn't want to sell grain to He Zifeng, they were afraid of making people laugh.Grain is under pressure and not sold. Now that the price of grain is rising, those well-informed people really come to collect grain, and the price they ask is three and a half pennies. Don't underestimate the extra penny and a half per catty, it adds up.
The He family sold 300 catties of grain, and the rest will be sold slowly. Now only his family has grain, so they can make a small profit at this time.
He Donglai is proud now, for the first time since he sold the sauce shop, he feels refreshed.
Since the county learned of the snow disaster, there has been a depressing atmosphere in the city.Soon the private school was on holiday 10 days earlier, and He Zifeng couldn't make a special trip because he had something to do. Only Qiuyu went to meet Ranran by himself.
Ran Ran looked back and forth: "Where's my father?"
Qiu Yu'er said: "He's busy with something, you have to be good."
Ran was a little unhappy, but didn't say anything else.Pursing his lips, he looked around again, as if he could conjure up his father by blinking his eyes.But after thinking about it, he said, "When will Daddy come back to me? I have learned a few more poems, and I want to recite them to him!"
Qiuyu said: "He will definitely come back when the Chinese New Year comes."
Then he let out an oh.
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He Zifeng didn't pick up his son because he was doing more important things.
The county magistrate asked them to organize some people to go out to purchase some livestock and poultry.It took about 20 days to go back and forth on the road, and I brought 300 taels of silver, like pigs, chickens and ducks.They had to rush back all the way, which made it hard for those who grew up in the county. Brother Xiong Panzi had an advantage. Originally, He Zifeng would also go, but the county was complicated and people who needed to be in charge, heard that He Zifeng wanted to He was reluctant to go to the county magistrate, so he just kept him.
He Zifeng has been busy now.I don't even have time to go home, and sometimes it's too late to meet after work, so I just spend the night in the county town.
It's not just him, other yamen servants are like this too.
Ten days later, it began to snow in the county. At first, it was only a light snow, which made everyone's hearts shrouded in a layer of haze. Everyone knew that the snow was coming fiercely. Sure enough, it continued for ten days, and the temperature would drop every time it snowed. It was already very cold in mid-October, and I was shivering with the cold in two pairs of trousers.There is snow on the eaves and on the roadside. In this weather, few people walk on the street because the snow is too thick.
He Zifeng went to the poor village and took all the clothes that he had been working on all day and night. There were more than 1000 pieces in total, and he continued to make them.These people have food and enjoy more than staying in their own homes.At least there is a warm kang for them to sit on.These thousand pieces of clothes were brought to the county seat, which played a considerable role, and the county immediately organized a snow-shoveling team.
Yamen servants in padded jackets went from house to house shouting: "The snow sweeping team is recruiting, and anyone who is willing to come can get a padded jacket." Now that cotton and rough cloth are no longer available, those from rich families are fine, while those from poor families are A single coat for winter.It's not cold in previous years, just bear with the passing of winter.But now it's snowing non-stop, if they don't have a piece of clothing to keep out the cold, they may not be able to survive this cold winter.I heard that it is very cost-effective to get a cotton coat just by shoveling snow.
Many people came out in the snow to inquire, and their lips were blue from the cold.There are also clever ones who run directly to the Yamen.
Everyone followed after seeing this.
When we arrived at the yamen, each of us had a cup of ginger tea in his hand. It took a little time for the body to gradually regain consciousness from stiffness.
After drinking a little, my body gradually became hot.I saw He Zifeng in the warm room.
"Officer, is it true that you can get a cotton coat if you work?"
"Yes!" He Zifeng said to them: "It takes one full month to get a set, and you can get another one in the second month!" A little more chance of survival.
They thought the padded jackets were very thin, but when they took out the neat clothes, everyone was shocked.The material of the cotton jacket feels very thick, and it looks like it is made of solid cotton.
They are usually reluctant to make such clothes, and they warm up after wearing them for a while.They came only when they heard that there were cotton coats.But I didn't expect that there were cotton trousers and cotton shoes.
It was a pleasant surprise.The feet are soft in the cotton shoes.Not to mention how comfortable it is.
With this set of winter guy things, you can definitely survive the winter.
There were more than 100 people who signed up on the first day.Just finished the census, the county government knows where his home is.Let them take the padded jacket directly, and they can work when they come the next day.Don't be afraid that they will renege on a set of padded jackets.After returning home, many neighbors, relatives and friends came over to take a look.There are quite a few people rushing to this set of thick clothes.More than 100 people came on the second day, and another [-] people came on the third day. No matter how many people came, they all had clothes.
After getting the clothes, these people swept the snow and shoveled the snow, and abruptly cleared a foot-thick snow to make a way.It is much more convenient to travel.
He Zifeng had been busy for more than ten days before it was his turn to rest.I went directly to the store. The porridge in the store had already been replaced with ordinary porridge, but they still gave out about 50 catties of rice every day, and they were all poor people who couldn't survive.Those who are slightly richer hardly come.The taste can only satisfy the hunger.Everyone will not come out to eat such ordinary things in such a cold day.
He Zifeng asked these people: "Now the county is employing people, would you like to go to provide food and accommodation!" The diners who come here are thin, although they have food, but they just live for a day and have no ability to survive. .Hearing such a good thing, He Zifeng was very willing, so He Zifeng took them to one place, separated the different genders, and basically shaved off their hair to avoid lice.There were also a few little beggars among them, and they were asked to wash their bodies.Put on a new set of rough clothes.
Although they are not made of cotton, they are not used for work in the house.Let them do some simple work, such as cutting the cloth, sewing the layered bottom and so on.Although there is no money to take, but can eat two meals a day.And here is a kang, which is thousands of times stronger than a ruined temple.
There was a supervisor on the cutting side, and He Zifeng took the people to the supervisor, and then went to another place, which was also in full swing.
He Zifeng presided over the tofu house purchased by the county.Fresh water tofu, dried tofu and old tofu are ground every day. These things are low in cost and have a good flavor. As long as they are rolled out, everyone will be bought. A piece of old tofu that is the size of a palm costs two cents, and everyone can afford it .In the past, the tofu shop was built by an old man with his two grandchildren.Five boards of tofu can be made in one day, but the government-run tofu workshop has a large number of people, and can produce 200 boards of tofu every day.
Even if they eat tofu all at once, they will not get bored. Tofu workshops have high requirements. Not all cats and dogs can come in. They must be clean people. Once they are left in the tofu room, they will not only provide food and shelter, but also have money take it.There is 100 Wen a month, but it is just a little harder.
"The lord is here!"
"Thank you sir!"
These people are desperate poor people who were recruited by He Zifeng. They have food, clothing and money when they come here, and they are all very grateful to him.
He Zifeng said: "I'm just here to take a look, don't delay your work."
"Don't delay, sir, we must do a good job. You recruited us here, and we will definitely not embarrass you!"
"That's right." The other stupid people echoed.
He Zifeng said: "Okay, I get it!" Everyone was too enthusiastic, and he couldn't take it anymore, so he hurried to leave after being a little dazed.
Grinding beans to make soy milk, luckily they are in the room.They sell what they can, and make frozen tofu if they can't. Now that the weather is cold, they are not afraid to let go of whatever they make.It's okay to do more.
After He Zifeng finished his work, he returned to the county government office. When Zhu Butou saw him, he smiled and said, "I was just about to tell you that those people who were sent to buy before came back and chased away 40 pigs, 200 chickens, [-] ducks and geese each!" There is nothing to feed in winter, only the worst food to cook.These animals are very delicate and lose weight.
He Zifeng looked at them afterwards, and all of these people were exhausted.Said: "The further you go, the colder it gets!" Now that my body has reached its limit, I want to fall asleep.
Along the way, they have suffered a lot. To buy these things, they have to keep asking and bargaining, and they have to protect them on the way, so that no one else can steal them.These animals also ate and drank lazards along the way.Not exhausting enough.It can be regarded as returning to the county seat.It was only after meeting He Zifeng and Zhu Tutou that he felt like he had returned home.
All the seven-foot men had red eyes.
The closer they got to the county town, the more nervous they became. The road was covered with snow, and other counties heard that there were already refugees robbing food. They had been out for too long, and when they came back, they were particularly afraid that their own county would also be in chaos.Fortunately, when I came back, there was still order in the county.
He Zifeng and Zhu Butou also knew that they had worked hard, so they asked them to go back and rest quickly.After the county magistrate heard about it, he said, "I bought it just to eat meat. It's not okay to lose fat. I'll organize some people to come and slaughter these animals! Let's kill pigs and eat pork!"
He Zifeng has a house in the county, so he won't go back to the village, and he has to get up early tomorrow.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned to the house in the county seat, he saw the kerosene lamp in the house was on.
He Zifeng looked for the light and went in, only to find that Qiuyu was laying out the food. He happened to be a little hungry in the middle of the night, and he could smell the fragrance of the food.
Seeing him back, Qiuyu was a little happy, and said, "It's a coincidence that you came back, I just finished."
He Zifeng was so soft-hearted, he looked at Qiuyu and said, "Why didn't you go back to the village?" He stretched out his hand.Qiuyu leaned over and obediently gave way.
He Zifeng hugged him into his arms.
Qiuyu said: "I'm going back to the village. Seeing that it's getting late and you haven't come home yet, you know there must be something going on in the yamen, so you drove back again." If He Zifeng didn't come back, he would pack it in a food box and deliver it to him.They are well-informed about the restaurant, and they heard that all the officials are repairing the city gate, and when they think about it, they know that he will be busy in the near future.
He Zifeng said: "Nonsense, you shouldn't drive a carriage here at night." It was dark and the road was so dangerous.
Qiuyu also knew that he was a little impulsive, so she shrank her neck and was scolded.But his hands wrapped around He Zifeng's neck.He also offered a kiss to please.
It was rare for He Zifeng to receive a kiss from Qiuyu, and he held him tightly in his arms.
Qiuyu was a little embarrassed by being hugged, struggled to get up and said, "here, eat quickly. It won't taste good when it gets cold later." There was no time, so I only made rice, fried sausage and boiled cabbage.
He Zifeng said: "Let's eat together." He took his hand, but frowned a little, Qiuyu's hand was a little cold.
It was very cold in late autumn, and Qiuyu was still wearing the same daytime outfit.He Zifeng quickly took off his coat and put it on him.
Although there were no good dishes, the two of them were really hungry. They ate all the dishes and rice.It was already dark.
It is easy to get sleepy after eating, so He Zifeng went to light the kang. The houses in the county are usually not very crowded and a bit shady.
Qiuyu was afraid of the cold, so she clung to He Zifeng's body.I guess I was really sleepy, and fell asleep after a while.
Having a lover fall asleep next to him made He Zifeng very at ease.
Early the next morning, both of them got used to getting up early, and Qiuyu was going to the shop, He Zifeng said: "Recently, there is something in the yamen, I may come back late every day during this period, you don't have to wait for me to eat, no big nights Came over here."
Qiuyu nodded.
He Zifeng went to the yamen, and there were a lot of people coming from the yamen.
Not counting He Zifeng and Zhu Butou, there are still 44 yamen servants on this side of the yamen.Zhu Butou divided the people into two teams, and divided 22 strong and strong people into the team for repairing the city wall.
He Zifeng took the rest to check how many people there are in the county.The villages below are relatively better. They have just finished harvesting grain, and there is a roster for statistics.
He Zifeng divided the people into three groups, a group of six.Each was divided into an area, and the rest of the people, He Zifeng, took them to check one by one.
They quickly got busy.Yamen servants have to knock on the door for registration.
He Zifeng was in a group with Xie Rui and Panzi, and the other two were in a group.
This is not an easy job, some are not at home, and some are at home and do not open the door.Occasionally, the people who opened the door were trembling, as if they were afraid of taking on something, and they were a little cautious when talking to them.
"My lord, what's the matter?"
He Zifeng said: "It's nothing, but the county magistrate wants to find out how many people there are in this county."
After hearing this, everyone was relieved a lot.
He Zifeng asked from the side, and Xie Rui wrote.
After visiting for an hour, Xie Rui's hands trembled from the toss.
He Zifeng took over and wrote.Checked many people in the morning.There were even acquainted merchants who saw them busy and came over to ask what happened.
The commotion this time was not small.
After a while, the county magistrate found someone and called He Zifeng and Zhu Butou back. Of course, the work under his hands couldn't stop.
He Zifeng came late.By the time they arrived at the county government office, the head of the merchant and people from Yahang had already arrived.
These two are local snakes in the county yamen, and the county magistrate has never specially entertained them since he took office.
At the beginning, the master's reign brought a lot of troubles to the county magistrate, but they were all settled one by one by the county magistrate. Others did not dare to underestimate the county magistrate's strength when they saw it.
During this period of time, the county government began to build the city wall again, and began to investigate people again, which made them feel a little uneasy.Just as he was about to come up to inquire, he was invited by the county magistrate.
The county magistrate saw that his two capable generals had returned.Cai said: "The two are uncompromising figures in the county. I have some things I would like to ask for your help."
The two of them got serious, and it must be a big deal to get the magistrate to say please, and said: "I don't dare to do it, what can my lord tell me. As long as I can, I will definitely do my best."
Since the master had an accident, there was no check and balance, and now the county grandpa's family dominates.
No matter how big these local snakes are, they are no bigger than the law. Besides, the mining area twenty miles away from here is also a member of the imperial court. He only needs to send someone to deliver a letter, and it is easy to add some people.Don't dare to be as arrogant as the county magistrate when he first came.
The magistrate of the county said: "I'm here today, and I didn't treat you as outsiders. I guess you can also see the abnormality in the county."
The chairman of the Chamber of Commerce did not speak to the people in the Yahang, which was a tacit agreement.
The county magistrate said: "There may be a snow disaster in a few days."
As soon as the words fell, the face of the president of the chamber of commerce twitched a little.There was just a snowfall yesterday, and it melted as it fell. Everyone didn't take it seriously. It would be too far-fetched to say that there was a snow disaster based on this amount of snow.
Thought something big happened.Now it's kind of absurd.
The people from Yaxing glanced at the president of the chamber of commerce, as if to give him a reminder.The two of them had a tacit understanding, no matter how suspicious they were, they couldn't show it in front of the magistrate.
The boss of Yahang said: "Your Excellency, if you want me to do something, you can express it."
The county magistrate knew that they didn't believe them, and he had always been skeptical before that.But the letters have all been sent, and since we want to prevent problems before they happen, we can't hesitate.The transition from autumn to winter in their local area is extremely fast, and the temperature drops in just a few days. If you don't prepare in advance, you will be blind to the prophet this time.
The county magistrate said: "I want you to join hands and not allow merchants to raise prices."
After hearing this, the president of the chamber of commerce said with a bit of bitterness in his mouth, "My lord, these people may not listen to me."
The magistrate of the county said: "This is a natural disaster. Everyone has to be twisted into one rope. Isn't it just taking advantage of the fire to make money at this time? If there are such reckless merchants, I don't mind killing them as an example."
Zhu Butou hurriedly added beside him: "Your Excellency knows your hard work, but if you do well, you will never forget it. You make a lot of money on weekdays. This time, it will be a way of life for the common people! If it is really a snow disaster It's over, and everyone's life will be difficult at that time." These two people often entertain Zhu Butou on weekdays, and they are also called brothers on weekdays.
Seeing him open his mouth, the head of the merchant said: "Okay, I will try my best."
Ya Xing said: "Your Excellency's kindness is the blessing of our county. As long as you have this kind of heart, I will thank you on behalf of the people of the whole county."
The president of the merchant was a little slanderous, no wonder he was able to become the boss of Yahang, this clever mouth can turn black into white.
The president of the merchant was afraid that the county magistrate would think he was not doing his best, so he expressed his opinion again.
The magistrate said: "Thank you both."
After the work was done, the county magistrate took Zhu Tutou, He Zifeng, and a few keys to the storehouse and went out together.
It was the first time for He Zifeng to see the granary. The grain was piled up as high as a hill, and he was very shocked at first glance.
This year's harvest has been bumper, and these corns have given everyone a lot of peace of mind.The grain released is enough to feed the whole county for two months.Then the adults took the two of them to the other two rooms, and there were several thousand catties of cotton and various homespun cloth.They have always been taxed.It is locked in the warehouse on weekdays, regardless of mold and insects.
All the starches selected by the magistrate of the county were washed, dried and folded.There are thousands of horses, and there is also a hoard of salt. The magistrate of the county has a seasoning shop in his hand, so it is easier to get some salt.
Zhu Butou looked at this and was a little ashamed. The county magistrate had done so much under his nose, and he didn't know it all.
Zhu Butou said: "Your Excellency is really planning for a rainy day."
A total of three villages have not paid taxes this year.Now it has been concentrated in a village.
The county magistrate said: "Go and take these things over there and let them make some padded jackets." When the snowstorm comes, the most important thing is to keep out the cold, and padded jackets can save lives at critical moments.
In those villages that don’t pay taxes, the men go out to build the city walls, and there are old people, children, daughters and brothers at home. They don’t waste money, and pay off their debts with their work.As for making clothes, there is no need to worry, almost every village has experts who can make clothes.
It is not difficult to make clothes. You only need to cut them according to a size, sew them and stuff them with cotton. If several people work together, it will be very fast.
He Zifeng said: "My lord, leave this matter to me."
Zhu Butou is also fighting for it.
Finally, the county magistrate said: "Okay, young people go down to exercise more." Let He Zifeng go, and then said to Zhu Butou: "There must be a capable person in the county. You have to follow me beside me."
When Zhu Butou saw the county magistrate said this, his face suddenly brightened and he said, "My lord, you can rest assured that I'm here for you."
At noon, when those who had investigated the number of people came back, they wanted to report to He Zifeng, but they heard that He Zifeng had been called by the adults to work in the countryside again, and they had to go to Zhu Butou.
Zhu Butou went to the city gate again just now, for fear that the other party would be lazy when he was not around.Before I came back to take a rest, I was called over there again to investigate the population. I was so busy all morning that I was dizzy. By the time I remembered that I had finished eating, it was already night.
At night, singing and dancing are carried out on the flower street, and the president of the chamber of commerce leads a group of singers and dancers to entertain the group.Large merchants such as the Xie family and the Gong family have sent their heads.A dozen small merchants also came.All the respectable people in the county came.
When they heard that the county magistrate had approached the chairman, they all wanted to know what was going on, but the chairman refused to say anything.After three rounds of drinking and five flavors of eating, several people actually started teasing the woman here.According to this posture, it will be time to show his ugly face in less than a quarter of an hour.
The president told the women to stand down.
A few of them were having fun and were slightly dissatisfied.But the chairman is from the Qian family. Although the Qian family is not as high-profile as the Xie family and the Gong family, it should not be underestimated. After all, the Qian family's business has reached the capital.
Now only one branch remains in the county, and the most important thing in doing business is the network.Even Xie's and Gong's families in the county treated the president with courtesy.Not to mention these small merchants.
Even if there is some dissatisfaction in my heart, I dare not say it.
The president said: "The magistrate of the county told me only one thing, that there will be a snowstorm this year. No matter what you do for a living, you can't sell it at a high price."
As soon as the words fell, everyone in the audience fell silent, unable to speak for a long time, they needed to digest such a big news.
Snowstorm, can not increase the price.
Everyone is in business, and there are many twists and turns in their minds.Said: "Huh?"
"No wonder the magistrate has to do so many things."
If it is true, it is worth manipulating.Why should the magistrate delay their fortune.
The president has dealt with these people all year round, so he knows what kind of people they are.He said: "Since the county magistrate can tell you such important news, he must be prepared. Anyone who is an expert can try it. We also want to see if the county magistrate's guillotine is fast."
As soon as the sentence was finished, the craziest people panicked.
Xie Jiadao: "I know what to do?" He was the first one among the big merchants present to express his opinion.
Gong Xiyuan has retired, and his eldest son is currently in charge, nicknamed Boss Gong.
He was somewhat dissatisfied, but the master they had respected for so many years had fallen.At present, the county grandfather's family dominates.
Back then, the Gong family stood clearly on the side of the master, which was equivalent to standing on the opposite side with the county magistrate.
Hearing about such a big matter, he needs to discuss with his family, whether to switch to the county magistrate's family, or grab the county magistrate's pigtails and force him to submit.
Boss Gong didn't express his opinion, but those small merchants were a little anxious to stock up.It's only late autumn now, and there are still three months before the Chinese New Year.I didn't plan to stock up on New Year's goods so quickly before.But this year when I got the news, no matter what kind of business it is, I have to stock up the goods first.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce was worried, and asked the people below to stare at them to see if they had made any small moves.
He said good words and threatening words several times last night, but everyone listened to him with one ear and spit at the other, and didn't take it to heart at all.
When the president woke up in the morning, his right eyelid started to twitch.He didn't even eat breakfast, and the servant who had been let out came back after a while, saying: "Master, half of the grain shops in the county are closed."
The president suddenly became angry: "What?"
The boy said beside him: "Xile grain shop, Sihui grain shop and several other grain shops are not open today." This is the grain shop that common people in the county often go to buy.
The president's face turned pale. Those words yesterday were all for nothing. The county magistrate asked them to go there just for the sake of taking pictures. Who would have thought that they would be angry with the county magistrate, and they would not let the price increase. They don't even sell it now. up.
It's the worst thing ever.
Seeing him panting heavily, the president's servant hurried over to pat him on the back and said, "Master, calm down."
The president said: "No wonder these officials don't like merchants. For a little profit, they openly challenge the government."
The boy said: "These people have shallow eyelids. They dare to fish for money in the frying pan. Hearing that there are such great benefits, how can anyone not be tempted?"
The president said: "Go and see if the rice shops of Xie's and Gong's are still open?"
The boy ran out in a hurry, knowing that it was urgent, he rode there on purpose.A round trip takes about a quarter of an hour.He came back and said, "It's all open."
Only then did the president relax a little, and said, "Go and call me the other bosses of Mihang."
The servant hurried over to please.But these people all pretended to be sick and refused.
The chairman is now in the same situation, and immediately writes a letter to ask Xie's food shop in the provincial capital to get more food.
He also has a grain store in the county seat, but it is very small and has never had a sense of presence.
Just after writing the letter, I received a message from the county magistrate asking him to go to the yamen.The president was not convinced, so he gave the person who came to deliver the letter a little money to find out.The man said: "The county magistrate is very angry, you should ask for more blessings."
The chairman's heart skipped a beat.
There are not so many secrets in the county. When the chairman invited those merchants to Huajie for dinner yesterday, others had already heard their words.
It was also spread, but at first it was only a few people talking about it, but no one believed it.
After all, it is only October, how can we predict that there will be snow disasters in the future?Moreover, such words sounded a bit unlucky, and anyone who dared to mention them would be scolded by the elders.But when they woke up in the morning and found that the grain store was closed, everyone panicked.
"Could it be true what they said, that there will really be snowstorms?"
"What should I do? There is not enough food at home."
Generally, there is no storage of grain in the counties. After the new grain is on the market, the old grain will be sold at a discount. Generally, people who can live are waiting for that time.Moreover, buying food in the county is not like buying food in the village for a year.They bought as much as they used, but now they are caught blind.
They were all in a hurry to buy food, and they suddenly became chaotic.
This feeling of panic spread.
The county magistrate was about to die of anger. He thought about all the steps, but the merchant lost the chain, which made him suddenly become passive. He called the president of the merchant and scolded him.
The president is also wronged: "I have already told my family to transport as much food as possible here. If it is all my food, I will support you without hesitation, but people are far away from each other. I don't want to."
The county magistrate was angry and had nothing to do, so he immediately posted a notice.
The common people were worried about what was going on, so they immediately gathered around and asked, "Is there really a snow disaster?"
The yamen servant was surrounded by people, and said: "Our county magistrate said that there is a lot of food in the county, everyone can rest assured. As for the snowstorm, there may or may not be. Everyone can prepare more firewood, even if it is not needed. No waste. The county magistrate personally asked the merchants and said that the food is already on the way, and when the food is in place, it will be open for everyone to buy." Everyone has food at home.It was only because of this rumor and the fact that the grain shop was closed that I became impatient.
After hearing everyone's explanations, I was a little relieved.
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When He Zifeng came back from the village, he passed by people on the street, and when he heard about it, he went to the county government immediately without stopping.All the servants at the gate of the yamen are working, only Zhu Butou is there.
Zhu Butou saw it and asked, "Why are you back?"
He Zifeng said: "There is a fixed amount of cotton that can be made into clothes. Several villages work together and want to perform well. No one dares to be lazy. I don't have to stay there." He came back.
And the people in several villages were quite happy, thinking that this time the Yamen would clean them up.Unexpectedly, the yamen gave them a job, and even gave a cook to cook meals every day.Don't worry about going hungry.Work very actively.
After Zhu Butou heard about it, he said: "You have worked hard too, go back and have a rest."
He left the county government office and went straight back to the village to find Shuanzi. Shuanzi said that he had collected another 5000 catties of grain, and ordered another [-] catties from the village outside, which was a lot of money.The latter was collected in three Wen coins.
He Zifeng was a little surprised, and took the five thousand catties back to the cellar in the county.
I found the magistrate of the county and said that now he has food, and if necessary, he can take out five thousand catties.
The county magistrate said: "You should keep these, and use yours if you don't have any!" Anyway, I was a little moved by He Zifeng's behavior.
There is no full customs in the county. The food prices of Xie’s and Gong’s families have increased slightly. Usually, fine grains are only sold for 4 to 5 yuan. Now the price of coarse grains is already 4 yuan, but there is no limit. Everyone buys 50 catties and 50 catties. I'm afraid I won't be able to buy it by then.
It's not just food, coal mines are also in demand.
Originally, these things should be prepared when winter comes.It's still early for winter, but everyone can't wait to buy it.
The original merchants were all looking forward to selling more, but now they are reluctant to sell as much as they want to sell. There is an inexplicable sense of panic, and they want to secretly raise a little money, but they have received double warnings from the county magistrate and the merchant president , and dare not.
The rush to buy food lasted for several days, and finally the Qian family's food arrived. A total of [-] trucks were full of food, and the end of the food truck could not be seen.When the common people saw it, they were not so anxious.As long as there is food, the Qian family's food is given out with three Wenqian.As soon as he released so much food, the Gong family and the Xie family also lost three pennies.The common people couldn't help but stock up some more.
The work of building the city wall was successfully completed, and they were all put into the statistical team, working without sleep for several days.Everyone's eyes were red and their voices were a little hoarse. Finally, the number of people was counted. There are 4 people in their county town and the villages below.
It can be seen that the concealment of reports by the counties is very serious. When the county magistrate took over the county, it was said that there were 10 people.
He Zifeng went back to the shop and told everyone that the porridge would be thinner and no sugar would be added.Only make porridge with one flavor, rice is rice, soup is soup.They used to taste good, and they needed almost 200 catties of rice every day.Now that food is in short supply, many people come here to eat in order to save a bite!Hope they help poor people who are really hungry, not rich diners who want to eat good food here.
The fellow villager who helped He Zifeng's shop asked, "Is the story in the county true?" He Zifeng nodded, and everyone felt flustered to varying degrees.All the villages are on the move, relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on the water to fish, no matter what, hoard more food, winter clothes and so on, but no matter what it is, the price has been rising recently.
But some people are happy and some are worried. Because the He family didn't want to sell grain to He Zifeng, they were afraid of making people laugh.Grain is under pressure and not sold. Now that the price of grain is rising, those well-informed people really come to collect grain, and the price they ask is three and a half pennies. Don't underestimate the extra penny and a half per catty, it adds up.
The He family sold 300 catties of grain, and the rest will be sold slowly. Now only his family has grain, so they can make a small profit at this time.
He Donglai is proud now, for the first time since he sold the sauce shop, he feels refreshed.
Since the county learned of the snow disaster, there has been a depressing atmosphere in the city.Soon the private school was on holiday 10 days earlier, and He Zifeng couldn't make a special trip because he had something to do. Only Qiuyu went to meet Ranran by himself.
Ran Ran looked back and forth: "Where's my father?"
Qiu Yu'er said: "He's busy with something, you have to be good."
Ran was a little unhappy, but didn't say anything else.Pursing his lips, he looked around again, as if he could conjure up his father by blinking his eyes.But after thinking about it, he said, "When will Daddy come back to me? I have learned a few more poems, and I want to recite them to him!"
Qiuyu said: "He will definitely come back when the Chinese New Year comes."
Then he let out an oh.
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He Zifeng didn't pick up his son because he was doing more important things.
The county magistrate asked them to organize some people to go out to purchase some livestock and poultry.It took about 20 days to go back and forth on the road, and I brought 300 taels of silver, like pigs, chickens and ducks.They had to rush back all the way, which made it hard for those who grew up in the county. Brother Xiong Panzi had an advantage. Originally, He Zifeng would also go, but the county was complicated and people who needed to be in charge, heard that He Zifeng wanted to He was reluctant to go to the county magistrate, so he just kept him.
He Zifeng has been busy now.I don't even have time to go home, and sometimes it's too late to meet after work, so I just spend the night in the county town.
It's not just him, other yamen servants are like this too.
Ten days later, it began to snow in the county. At first, it was only a light snow, which made everyone's hearts shrouded in a layer of haze. Everyone knew that the snow was coming fiercely. Sure enough, it continued for ten days, and the temperature would drop every time it snowed. It was already very cold in mid-October, and I was shivering with the cold in two pairs of trousers.There is snow on the eaves and on the roadside. In this weather, few people walk on the street because the snow is too thick.
He Zifeng went to the poor village and took all the clothes that he had been working on all day and night. There were more than 1000 pieces in total, and he continued to make them.These people have food and enjoy more than staying in their own homes.At least there is a warm kang for them to sit on.These thousand pieces of clothes were brought to the county seat, which played a considerable role, and the county immediately organized a snow-shoveling team.
Yamen servants in padded jackets went from house to house shouting: "The snow sweeping team is recruiting, and anyone who is willing to come can get a padded jacket." Now that cotton and rough cloth are no longer available, those from rich families are fine, while those from poor families are A single coat for winter.It's not cold in previous years, just bear with the passing of winter.But now it's snowing non-stop, if they don't have a piece of clothing to keep out the cold, they may not be able to survive this cold winter.I heard that it is very cost-effective to get a cotton coat just by shoveling snow.
Many people came out in the snow to inquire, and their lips were blue from the cold.There are also clever ones who run directly to the Yamen.
Everyone followed after seeing this.
When we arrived at the yamen, each of us had a cup of ginger tea in his hand. It took a little time for the body to gradually regain consciousness from stiffness.
After drinking a little, my body gradually became hot.I saw He Zifeng in the warm room.
"Officer, is it true that you can get a cotton coat if you work?"
"Yes!" He Zifeng said to them: "It takes one full month to get a set, and you can get another one in the second month!" A little more chance of survival.
They thought the padded jackets were very thin, but when they took out the neat clothes, everyone was shocked.The material of the cotton jacket feels very thick, and it looks like it is made of solid cotton.
They are usually reluctant to make such clothes, and they warm up after wearing them for a while.They came only when they heard that there were cotton coats.But I didn't expect that there were cotton trousers and cotton shoes.
It was a pleasant surprise.The feet are soft in the cotton shoes.Not to mention how comfortable it is.
With this set of winter guy things, you can definitely survive the winter.
There were more than 100 people who signed up on the first day.Just finished the census, the county government knows where his home is.Let them take the padded jacket directly, and they can work when they come the next day.Don't be afraid that they will renege on a set of padded jackets.After returning home, many neighbors, relatives and friends came over to take a look.There are quite a few people rushing to this set of thick clothes.More than 100 people came on the second day, and another [-] people came on the third day. No matter how many people came, they all had clothes.
After getting the clothes, these people swept the snow and shoveled the snow, and abruptly cleared a foot-thick snow to make a way.It is much more convenient to travel.
He Zifeng had been busy for more than ten days before it was his turn to rest.I went directly to the store. The porridge in the store had already been replaced with ordinary porridge, but they still gave out about 50 catties of rice every day, and they were all poor people who couldn't survive.Those who are slightly richer hardly come.The taste can only satisfy the hunger.Everyone will not come out to eat such ordinary things in such a cold day.
He Zifeng asked these people: "Now the county is employing people, would you like to go to provide food and accommodation!" The diners who come here are thin, although they have food, but they just live for a day and have no ability to survive. .Hearing such a good thing, He Zifeng was very willing, so He Zifeng took them to one place, separated the different genders, and basically shaved off their hair to avoid lice.There were also a few little beggars among them, and they were asked to wash their bodies.Put on a new set of rough clothes.
Although they are not made of cotton, they are not used for work in the house.Let them do some simple work, such as cutting the cloth, sewing the layered bottom and so on.Although there is no money to take, but can eat two meals a day.And here is a kang, which is thousands of times stronger than a ruined temple.
There was a supervisor on the cutting side, and He Zifeng took the people to the supervisor, and then went to another place, which was also in full swing.
He Zifeng presided over the tofu house purchased by the county.Fresh water tofu, dried tofu and old tofu are ground every day. These things are low in cost and have a good flavor. As long as they are rolled out, everyone will be bought. A piece of old tofu that is the size of a palm costs two cents, and everyone can afford it .In the past, the tofu shop was built by an old man with his two grandchildren.Five boards of tofu can be made in one day, but the government-run tofu workshop has a large number of people, and can produce 200 boards of tofu every day.
Even if they eat tofu all at once, they will not get bored. Tofu workshops have high requirements. Not all cats and dogs can come in. They must be clean people. Once they are left in the tofu room, they will not only provide food and shelter, but also have money take it.There is 100 Wen a month, but it is just a little harder.
"The lord is here!"
"Thank you sir!"
These people are desperate poor people who were recruited by He Zifeng. They have food, clothing and money when they come here, and they are all very grateful to him.
He Zifeng said: "I'm just here to take a look, don't delay your work."
"Don't delay, sir, we must do a good job. You recruited us here, and we will definitely not embarrass you!"
"That's right." The other stupid people echoed.
He Zifeng said: "Okay, I get it!" Everyone was too enthusiastic, and he couldn't take it anymore, so he hurried to leave after being a little dazed.
Grinding beans to make soy milk, luckily they are in the room.They sell what they can, and make frozen tofu if they can't. Now that the weather is cold, they are not afraid to let go of whatever they make.It's okay to do more.
After He Zifeng finished his work, he returned to the county government office. When Zhu Butou saw him, he smiled and said, "I was just about to tell you that those people who were sent to buy before came back and chased away 40 pigs, 200 chickens, [-] ducks and geese each!" There is nothing to feed in winter, only the worst food to cook.These animals are very delicate and lose weight.
He Zifeng looked at them afterwards, and all of these people were exhausted.Said: "The further you go, the colder it gets!" Now that my body has reached its limit, I want to fall asleep.
Along the way, they have suffered a lot. To buy these things, they have to keep asking and bargaining, and they have to protect them on the way, so that no one else can steal them.These animals also ate and drank lazards along the way.Not exhausting enough.It can be regarded as returning to the county seat.It was only after meeting He Zifeng and Zhu Tutou that he felt like he had returned home.
All the seven-foot men had red eyes.
The closer they got to the county town, the more nervous they became. The road was covered with snow, and other counties heard that there were already refugees robbing food. They had been out for too long, and when they came back, they were particularly afraid that their own county would also be in chaos.Fortunately, when I came back, there was still order in the county.
He Zifeng and Zhu Butou also knew that they had worked hard, so they asked them to go back and rest quickly.After the county magistrate heard about it, he said, "I bought it just to eat meat. It's not okay to lose fat. I'll organize some people to come and slaughter these animals! Let's kill pigs and eat pork!"
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