[Red Mansion] Hairpins fly when they are

The large group of people left the city and went straight to their destination.

What Yijia Yucun meant was that it was important to hurry on the road. The drought was like fire, and many innocent lives might be lost one day later.

Li Heze, the doctor of the Ministry of Water, looked forward to him, and said in harmony: "Drive more during the day, and find a place to rest when it gets dark."

The third prince, Zhu Jing, had no opinion, and among this group of people, Jia Yucun had the highest official position, so he naturally valued the other party's opinion, so he nodded.

Military officer Liu Dong disagreed very much, and frowned tightly: "Master Zuo Shilang, Mr. Li, you are all civil servants, and you don't understand the hardships of traveling outside. Your responsibility is to relieve the disaster and comfort the people, but the task of the next official is to protect the third prince." And the two adults have a safe journey. The third prince has a high status, and the weather is so hot. In my humble opinion, I will go on the road for two hours in the morning, rest until Shen Shi and start again. After walking for more than two hours, I should find a place to spend the night."

Zhu Jing paused for a moment, and after listening to Liu Dong's words, he felt that it made sense.

On such a hot day, walking under the scorching sun is uncomfortable even in a sedan chair. If, as Director Liu said, we avoid the hottest time and only drive early in the morning and evening, it will be much easier.

"Lord Jia, look..." Zhu Jing smiled at Jia Yucun. Although he didn't say what he said, he already expressed his meaning.

Jia Yucun didn't say a word. According to him, he only walked five or six hours a day on the road. Is this a disaster relief or a tour?

However, no matter how high the official position of Jia Yucun is, he dare not disrespect the prince, so he nodded with a smile: "Just follow the third prince."

After discussing it, the group continued to set off, staggering, and the speed was much slower than when they first set off.

After moving slowly for a while, Li Heze chased up from behind, and the coachman stopped slightly when he saw this. Jia Yucun noticed that the carriage was slowing down, so he lifted the curtain and looked out, facing Li Heze's smiling face.

"Lord Jia, I want to discuss some matters with you."

Jia Yucun glanced casually around the outside, and the four masters that Zhu Yu pulled over were closely following the carriage. They were riding horses with relaxed expressions, but in fact they had sharp eyes and looked around vigilantly.

Jia Yucun nodded with a smile: "You come up."

As the chief official of the Ministry of Water, Li Heze has only a fifth-rank official position, which is a position that is neither high nor low. He has not joined any faction before, and only focuses on doing practical things. Recently, he has a faint intention to rely on him. He made a good impression.

There was tea, snacks, and even an ice basin in the carriage. Li Heze felt cool as soon as he entered, and immediately shivered with comfort.

Such precious things as ice basins can only be found in the carriages of Jia Yucun and the third prince. The carriage that Li Heze was riding in only had food and tea, and he could only rely on peace of mind to enjoy the cool.

After the shivering, he hurriedly stated his purpose: "Master Jia, you see, the walk is so slow, the original journey of five or six days, I'm afraid it will take ten days or so."

"It's okay." Jia Yucun didn't take it seriously, and poured him a cup of tea with his own hands. "The memorial said that the drought is not very serious. If you want to arrive two days late, it doesn't matter."

"Thank you very much." After thanking you for the tea, Li Heze heaved a long sigh, hesitant to say anything, "Oh..."

Jia Yucun chuckled twice, with a peaceful expression: "I haven't arrived yet, so it's useless to think about it."

The ancient county magistrate of the disaster area had defected to Zhu Rong early on, as did Liu Dong. The reason why Zhu Rong was able to gain the reputation of a virtuous king was because of Zhu You's stick.

If it weren't for Zhu You's cruelty, who would have achieved Zhu Rong's reputation?Virtuous or not, it’s all a matter of comparison.

If Zhu Rong wants to win people's hearts, he can't do without money. As the saying goes, empty hands can't make a wolf, and no one will believe the empty promises.Zhu Rong's mother and concubine can't help very much, so Zhu Rong has long thought of a good way for himself to win people's hearts without delaying money.

Liu Dong tried every means to slow down the schedule, just to make time for the people over there to clean the head and tail.Things in this world are most afraid of the word "heart". No matter how scheming you are, there will always be a day when you show up.

It was so procrastinating until No.12 that I finally arrived at the place. The closer the distance, the more you can feel the burnt yellow. The trees are all withered, and the crops in the field have long been drought-dead. The farmers are still reluctant to pull them out. Should it be left as a witness to the lord official or turned into land fertilizer next year.

The few people I saw along the way were all sallow and thin, with chapped lips and listless spirits. They had no light in their eyes and breathed the air that seemed to be mixed with sparks. Even the hope for life was melted in this hot air. inside.

Jia Yucun only looked at it twice, then looked away, and sighed secretly.

At this time, a guard who had been sent to inquire about the news came back. He urged the dismounted horse to walk slowly to the window, and called out in a low voice, "Lord Jia."

Jia Yucun opened the curtain of the car, and the man whispered, "The Gu county magistrate brought people over to greet him. Many ordinary people knelt and kowtowed to pray for rain along the road. Those who made troubles were all caught by the Gu county magistrate and locked up in prison. "

Jia Yucun raised his eyebrows with a cold expression.

There are already natural disasters, and there can be no more human disasters. People who "make troubles" that affect the image of the place will naturally want to make an example. With the temperament of the common people in the ancient county magistrate, it is not surprising that he would do such a thing.

"Understood." Jia Yucun said in a deep voice.

When I was ten miles away from the city, I saw the figure of the Gu County Magistrate and other people coming to greet him from a distance. When I got closer, the Gu County Magistrate threw himself on the road and knelt down to greet the prince as if he had seen a reborn parent. .

The Gu county magistrate cried bitterly: "Greetings to the third prince. The officials have finally welcomed the third prince. Now the people of the whole county have been saved."

Zhu Jing was going to get off the sedan chair, but when he saw the prostrate posture of the magistrate Gu, he immediately put his feet back.

He just came over and wandered around to make up the number of people. How did you set him up?

Seeing that Zhu Jing was about to shrink back, Jia Yucun hurriedly stepped forward to help the magistrate Gu, and said softly, "Get up, let's advance into the city."

After the magistrate Gu stood up, he wiped away his tears with his sleeve, saluted Jia Yucun again, and then leaned in front of Zhu Jing's sedan chair, with a flattering smile on his face, and said enthusiastically: "The third prince has worked hard all the way, my servant!" The banquet has already been prepared to welcome you."

Hearing this, Zhu Jing finally showed a smile on his face.

This journey is windy and sleepy, I can't eat well, I can't sleep soundly, I deeply look forward to stopping and recuperating.This county magistrate knows how to be a man, with a respectful and attentive attitude, so he must be able to serve him comfortably.

The carriages and horses started, and after entering the city, the Gu county magistrate did not lead everyone to the county government office, but instead came to a newly built mansion.

The house is very grand, with red flowers and willows inside, and the paving is magnificent.

The ancient county magistrate bowed deeply, and attentively waited for the third prince to get off the sedan chair: "The county office is small, and I dare not wrong the third prince. This house was donated by Liu Fu from the county. Since it was repaired, no one has seen it." I've stayed here, please forgive me, the Third Prince, and just make it up."

Zhu Jing nodded slightly. As for who Liu Fuhu was, he was not in his mind.

For ordinary people, it is already a great honor for them to use their house to entertain the prince, enough for them to brag about for several lifetimes, how dare they expect to meet the prince with such a small contribution?

Zhu Jing lived in the main courtyard, Jia Yucun and Li Heze were placed in the side courtyard, and everyone washed and washed themselves before going to the banquet later.

The servant Shuang'an was busy carrying the luggage, while Shuangshou took care of Jia Yucun closely. The servants had been arranged in advance in the house, and all of them were young and beautiful girls.

Fat and thin, with a beautiful face, a soft face, or a delicate face, you can have everything you want, no matter what the temperament of the officials who come, you can always pick out the one you like most among the many girls.

The servants served tea first, and then carried the bath water. The four girls standing next to each other looked at each other, and then two stood up, going into the bathroom to help Jia Yucun take a bath.

Jia Yucun's expression remained unchanged, and he ordered Shuangshou to reward them with silver, and said calmly: "Go down, you don't need to serve here."

The girls nailed their feet firmly to the ground, and none of them refused to leave.

Jia Yucun is tall, with a mighty figure, a dignified appearance, but a gentle temperament. The girls know the meaning of being selected to serve men. They all serve men. Who doesn't like good looks?Could it be that he is still going after that old and ugly one?

Jia Yucun ignored them, left this sentence and went to the bathroom. Shuangshou chased the four girls out of the door like ducks, and said politely and coldly: "My master doesn't like to be served by others in the bath, so you can just take care of me." Wait outside."

After freshening up, everyone came to the flower hall. The magistrate Gu respectfully invited the third prince to take his seat, followed by Jia Yucun, and then Li Heze. The magistrate Gu sat at the end. He clapped his hands and served the servants with various delicacies and wine file in.

After a while, a few kabukis came in, singing and dancing to the music. Their voices were clear and beautiful, and they wore extremely bold clothes. They showed their breasts, legs and waist. When they twirled and danced, their postures were seductive, their waists were full, and their eyes were flowing. Between exudes soul-stirring beauty.

Zhu Jing was already obsessed with it.

It stands to reason that, as a prince, although he is just a mediocre backdrop, he has seen quite a few beauties, but this is the first time he has seen such bold and unrestrained ones.

Li Heze secretly scolded the county magistrate for being absurd, but the third prince hadn't spoken yet, so he couldn't go beyond the rules, so he had to keep his head down and not look at those women.

Jia Yucun was calm, holding a wine glass in his hand, with a slight smile on his mouth, his eyes swept over the kabuki and fell on the flower stand beside him.

There are flowerpots placed in the four corners of the flower hall, with green leaves and red flowers, full of vitality. It seems that they have been carefully cared for by the gardener. Otherwise, why would the people outside be so thirsty that their lips are chapped, and the flowers can still bloom and not wither?

If an official does nothing, the life of a commoner is nothing compared to a potted flower.If it weren't for Zhu Rong covering it, people like the county magistrate Gu would have stripped him of his official robes and punished him severely.

After eating this meal for more than an hour, the county magistrate tried his best to praise the third prince at the banquet. Under the influence of the beauties and fine wine, the third prince had long been ecstatic.

Jia Yucun didn't say a word, just watched indifferently.