There is a handsome man in the rough family

There are not a few people who have the same thoughts as Guo Ergou, and they all shouted.

"Yes, yes, each family pays [-] Wen. Isn't it uneconomical for those of us who usually use less water?"

"I don't care, anyway, I don't want to pay [-] Wen, which is enough for me to spend half a year."

The person who spoke was short in stature, with two black moles on his face, narrow triangular eyes, and looked at the brothers present from time to time.

Nanny Li spoke quickly, she had long been impatient with his gaze, so she let out a cold voice.

"Sun Xiaogui's five hundred essays may not be enough, you should sleep with Widow Liu in the village."

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.

"Five hundred wen is not much, my brother in Hualou, if you smell it, you will get a tael of silver."

"It depends on how long it takes. If it's half a cup of tea, it's only five hundred cash. If you come out that day, it's not worth a few taels of silver."

All the men in the village laughed. The married brother had flushed young cheeks and looked annoyed.

The elder rolled his eyes, his face full of impatience.

This Sun Ergui was also said to be a little embarrassed to come down, his face was flushed, his small eyes were hanging, he looked at the crowd, and said with a choked neck: "What's the matter, I am willing to spend the five hundred Wen, and throw it to others for nothing." Repairing the well, then I don't want to."

Tang Xiaofu frowned, and Zhao Xiangbei beside him raised his rough palm to cover his ears.

Tang Xiaofu calmed down, and quietly leaned on Zhao Xiangbei's shoulder for strength.

There was a lot of noise in the sun-drying field, and the village chief took out a rattle and knocked a few times, and said in an unassailable way: "Every household must pay five hundred Wen, and each of the two males in the family must pay one. If you don't want to Those who do the labor will pay an extra [-] Wen, and if anyone does not want to pay, he will not be taken to the affairs of the village in the future."

The village head is also very prestigious in the village, and several respected old people present nodded in agreement.

Even if there was something strange on the faces of the others, they didn't dare to make a sound, so the matter was settled.

Old man Tang had always been on good terms with the village chief, and he took the lead in paying five hundred Wen, but it was difficult for him to work hard.

Counting Zhao Xiangbei in the family, there are four strong laborers, but two of them have to be paid.

The family can only go back and discuss it.

Wang Yi hugged her little brother, and hurriedly stood next to Boss Tang, saying, "I'm a man. My head has just started to improve, so I can't go to work digging a well."

Everyone had different expressions, and no one spoke for a while, they all looked at old man Tang and waited for him to make a decision.

From the point of view of the Tang family now, Tang Laosan was about to take the imperial examination and Tang Laos had a head injury, and the only two who could contribute were Tang Laoer and Zhao Xiangbei.

The old man Tang smoked a pipe and said: "No matter who is drawn, if you don't want to go to work, the public will give you [-] Wen, and you don't have some. You can get this job. If you want to go, The fifty Wen is for his own use."

Wang Yi opened her mouth, wanting to say something more, but was pulled by Boss Tang before closing her mouth.

Boss Tang nodded with a smile on his face: "Okay, this method is good. Why don't you use these four identical branches, put pot ash on one of them, and draw lots."

Mrs. Li found two willow sticks and took off the leaves. After confirming that they were exactly the same, she went into the kitchen and made a fuss for a while.

The ones who finally got the wicker with the black background were Boss Tang and Zhao Xiangbei.

Wang Yi glanced at the sunspots on the wicker sticks, curled her lips a little unhappy.

"Obviously there are a few idlers at home, why spend more money?"

After speaking, he turned around unhappily and went back to get the copper coins.

And Tang Xiaofu didn't want Zhao Xiangbei to work hard to dig the well, so he also handed over fifty Wen to old man Tang, and the matter was over.

For this hot day, Tang Xiaofu was always a little apprehensive.

Subconsciously, I want to be more prepared.

So I begged Mrs. Li and old man Tang to dig the well in their house deeper, even if they paid more money in private.

Considering the recent drought, the water level of the well in his home continued to drop. Old man Tang finally made a decision to dig the well another 20 meters deep.

At this moment, the Tang family didn't know that it was such a decision that later saved their family's life.

The village head was quick to do things, collected all the money and ordered the young men, and the next day someone came to the village to dig a well.

People who come to work in the village naturally have to provide two meals.

But in this season, there are some dishes in various fields, so there is nothing embarrassing.

You have a handful of green onions, and mine have two cloves of garlic,

It is easy to prepare a mat, so there is not much meat, but it is better than the fresh fruit trees.

The village head also specially made two catties of wine to reward those master craftsmen who explored and dug wells.

The master craftsmen who came to dig the well are also full of heart.

Tete dug the well a little deeper.

A total of five wells were drilled in the village this time, and the water came out one after another on the third day, and the people in the village burst into joy.

The day of the government examination was approaching, and everyone in the Tang family was extremely nervous.

Ten days in advance, Zhao Xiangbei and Tang Laosan were ready to go to Fucheng.

Tang Xiaofu begged Mrs. Li for a long time before he was able to go with the two of them.

Dong Ruixin, the eldest son of Li Meme from the same village, also participated in this government examination.

The journey to Fucheng would take three or four days, even by carriage.

On the way, the dense forest was deeply unsafe, so Boss Tang simply contacted the local merchants, and the four of them followed the caravan to Fucheng.

On the way, Zhao Xiangbei carried a bow and arrow on his back, and from time to time he hunted pheasants and hares deep in the dense forest.

A few people either baked or stewed, in short, they didn't treat their stomachs badly.

There are enough potatoes and radishes in Tang Xiaofu's space, and a large pot is stewed, which is fragrant.

Only by attracting all the merchants in the same industry and spending money to buy half of the pot, I am satisfied.

Without the pollution of heavy industry now, the scenery in ancient times is pleasant and green everywhere.

When Tang Xiaofu went out, he looked around happily, very lively.

In the afternoon, we stopped cooking.

How did Tang Xiaofu know that he was neither seasick nor airsick in his previous life, but in this life he is actually carriage sick.

I wobbled in the carriage all morning, and during the lunch break, I couldn't help but wow, and vomited up the food.

Zhao Xiangbei quickly took him into his arms, took out the water bag, and carefully brought it to Tang Xiaofu's lips.

"Drink some water, I brought some candied fruit, you eat two, see if it will be better?"

Tang Xiaofu swallowed two candied fruit obediently. The slightly sour taste made him look a bit relieved.

Like an eggplant beaten by frost, leaning on Zhao Xiangbei's shoulder, his face was pale and his expression was dying.

"How many days are there?"

Zhao Xiangbei carefully wiped the water stains on Tang Xiaofu's lips: "Two and a half days."

"Woooooo..." Tang Xiaofu wailed and leaned on Zhao Xiangbei's broad shoulders: "How about you knock me out with one palm, and we will be in Fucheng when I wake up again."

Zhao Xiangbei smiled helplessly, and rubbed Tang Xiaofu's forehead: "What stupid things are you talking about? Otherwise, you will ride with me on the same horse for a while, take a walk outside, and see the wind, maybe it will be better."

Tang Xiaofu nodded, with hope in his eyes.

Tang Laosan was by his side, looking at Tang Xiaofu's sleepy appearance, he also felt a little distressed.

"Brother Fu, why don't you go back, the journey is hard, and you will have to make another trip when you come back."

Tang Xiaofu rolled his eyes at Tang Laosan.

"Why? In your heart, my little brother can only stay at home to wash and cook?"

Tang Laosan was stunned by Tang Xiaofu's fury, scratched his head, and waved his hands quickly.

"No, no, no! I didn't think so, I just felt guilty seeing you suffering."

Tang Xiaofu nodded in satisfaction: "That's about the same. Third brother, I'll tell you that when you marry your husband, you can't lock yourself up at home all day. If there's nothing wrong with someone, everything goes wrong. Great rivers and mountains, come out from time to time and appreciate them. Scenery, isn’t it good to see the world?”

Tang Laosan saw Zhao Xiangbei nodding flatly one by one, as if he agreed very much, and didn't dare to object, so he could only nod with a smile.

Secretly thinking about his own brother Fu, his ideas are becoming more and more correct now.

After another cup of tea, the caravan set off on the road.

This time Tang Xiaofu rode a horse and sat in front of the man.

Zhao Xiangbei embraced Tang Xiaofu's waist with a thick arm like steel.

Hold the reins firmly and steer the horse.

The horse under his crotch galloped up, the wind blew past his ears, and the scenery on both sides of the road quickly moved back.

Tang Xiaofu felt the freedom of being alone, and couldn't help but learn from Tarzan the ape.

"Ooooooooooooo..."

Ow!

Ow!

As soon as Tang Xiaofu's voice fell, wolf howls echoed from deep in the dense forest.

He was so frightened that he trembled all over, covered his mouth, and didn't dare to scream anymore.

Zhao Xiangbei chuckled and patted the top of his head lovingly.

"Naughty."

The men on horseback in the caravan laughed when they heard it, looked at Zhao Xiangbei and joked, "Brother, your horseback riding skills are really good, fast and steady. Where did you learn it?"

Zhao Xiangbei put his arms around the person, and after making sure that the person was safe and sound, he laughed loudly.

"I learned it secretly from Ye Luzi, it's nothing, I can barely drive a horse and drive on the road."

Zhao Xiangbei's words were modest, but the few people on the horse didn't take them seriously.

Zhao Xiangbei's figure and demeanor were that of a skilled worker.

However, there is no need for Pingshui passers-by to inquire in detail. Others chatted hahaha, and the time passed quickly.

I don't know whether it's the speed of the horse or the large space. After riding the same horse, Tang Xiaofu didn't feel dizzy, and he was overjoyed.

On the way these two days, she begged Zhao Xiangbei to ride a horse with her.

What's wrong with the earphones, she is a delicate little brother who has never mentioned Erman with her body.

When he arrived in Fucheng, this waist was no longer his own, it was painful and swollen somewhere, and the skin was worn out.

He was shy and refused to be seen by others, so he could only scribble some medicine by himself.

Facing Zhao Xiangbei's worried eyes, he couldn't help but flush with shame.

When they arrived in Fucheng, most of the candidates who rushed to take the exam stayed in hotels.

But there are many people here, and there are poetry writing meetings from time to time. Tang Xiaofu is afraid that it will affect Tang Laosan's reading.

I went directly to Reyazi and found a short-term rental.

The small courtyard they entered was more than enough for the four of them to live in. Although it was a little far away from the Gongyuan, it was quiet and suitable for reading.