"Sir, please take a rest on this hot day!"
"This construction site is full of dust, please wipe it!"
"With students here watching, nothing can go wrong!"
Chen Dewen was welcomed back to the pavilion. Hu Dong immediately snatched the towel from the hands of the servants of the Chen family, offered it to him with his own hands, and spoke with a smile.
"If you don't see it with your own eyes, I will always be worried!" Chen Dewen wiped off his dusty face and said with a smile, "People's livelihood is no small matter!"
"You really love the people like a son. The people of Yingtian Mansion are really lucky to meet you!" Hu Dong said with a smile, "Try this herbal tea. The student made it according to the recipe from Guangdong. The Chinese herbal medicine alone is very good.
Eight kinds were released.”
Chen Dewen took a sip and nodded slowly, "It's still almost the same, your herbal tea is too cold!"
"If you say that, the students are confused. Isn't herbal tea just cold?" Hu Dong asked.
"That's a fallacy!" Chen Dewen looked at the busy construction site and said with a smile, "The so-called herbal tea is warm in the mouth. It has a slight sweetness. It does not hurt the spleen and stomach after entering the stomach. What you drink is not cooling, but to relieve the heat.
Makes you feel cool from the bottom of your heart!”
After saying this, he looked at the iced herbal tea in his hand and continued to laugh, "You are a waste of natural resources!"
Hu Dong suddenly realized, "It turns out that there is so much knowledge in a small bowl of tea, and the students have been taught!" As he said, he smiled and said, "A bowl of tea contains everything, as if it is worldly knowledge. To be honest, the students have seen many adults.
, but few people can make people feel like a spring breeze like adults!" Remember https://m in one second.
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Chen Dewen smiled complacently, and then said, "Do you know who came just now?"
"Could it be some noble person?" Hu Dong said with a smile, "Students are blind and can't see it!"
Chen Dewen waved his hand, and the people on the side stepped back, and whispered, "His Royal Highness the Emperor's Grandson!"
"Ah!" Hu Dong took a breath of air, "Qiantose is here in person? What did he say?"
Although he looked like this on the surface, he was scared to death in his heart. Fortunately, he hadn't started cheating yet, otherwise something would have happened today.
Then he said in his heart, "We must build the house quickly in the next few days, otherwise if His Highness comes again one day, something will happen. After it is built outside, he can't tear down the house to check!"
Chen Dewen said even more proudly, "His Royal Highness expressed his approval and said that I have done a pretty good job in my job!"
Hu Dong said hurriedly, "My lord's hard work is seen by the students and the common people. Chitose says it's true, but the students and the common people say that lord, your hard work is a great achievement!"
"Exaggerated, exaggerated!" Chen Dewen laughed.
Hu Dong's eyes rolled, "Sir, the students think that since Chitose has the meaning of praise, why don't we go to the next level. The students still feel that the construction period is slow, so it is better to work in two shifts day and night, and always have to add happiness to Chitose's birthday.
no?"
Chen Dewen pondered for a moment, "That's what I said, but the construction schedule is too tight."
"Don't worry, we will leave it all to the students. No matter how fast the construction deadline is, we will not relax the quality." Hu Dong said, "Students, we must build it quickly, well, and steadily!"
"Well, I'm interested!" Chen Dewen nodded and smiled, "Speaking of which, you and His Highness are still relatives!"
"The student doesn't dare!" Hu Dong lowered his hands and said seriously, "It's true that the student is related to Marquis Chengen, but he doesn't dare to marry Chitose. Although the student doesn't study much, he also knows what is good and what is good, and what is right and what is inferior!"
Chen Dewen praised, "It's rare that you are also a person who knows how to advance and retreat. I made the right choice in choosing you!"
The world was afraid that it would not be possible to use a tiger's skin as a banner, but this Hu Dong was humble and careful in everything, which was exactly what Chen Dewen wanted.
"Sir, seeing that you are so tired, the student has found something for you!"
After the words fell, Chen Dewen's face suddenly changed and he said angrily, "What did you say? You are confused, don't you know the laws of the Ming Dynasty? I chose you because you are honest and reliable. Do you think I am coveting you?
A dirty thing?"
Hu Dong quickly saluted and said aggrievedly, "My lord, how could the students not know how cool your sleeves are? But how could the students not repay you for your kindness in promoting them? Besides, if the students knew you were upright and honest, how could they give you such dirty things!"
As he said that, he waved his hand to the distance, and a person came over holding a box.
"Sir, the student's family originally came from a scholarly family, but the student has accomplished nothing in his studies and is ashamed of his ancestors. Here is the only copy passed down by the student's ancestors, Wang Wengong's collection. The so-called sword is given to the martyrs. This kind of unique copy is just a gift to a famous person like you.
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(Wang Wengong, Wang Anshi)
"The only copy?" Chen Dewen was surprised. He opened it and saw an antique book lying quietly in the box. He flipped it open casually. The pages were still engraved with the imprint of the Song Dynasty. "It turned out to be the Song Dynasty engraving, Wang Wengong's Collected Works."
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"Wang Wengong, a famous minister of the generation, and a book engraved by the Song Dynasty is dedicated to you, it is a perfect match made in heaven and earth!" Hu Dong said again.
The Song Dynasty engravings were so rare that Chen Dewen couldn't put it down and looked through them with confusion on his face.
After a long time, he sighed, "That's all. As long as it's not yellow or white and doesn't violate the laws of the imperial court, I'll accept it."
"Sir!" Hu Dong said with an emotional expression, "Not only do you love the people like a son, but you also have a breeze on your sleeves. You will definitely be a pillar of the Ming Dynasty the next day! Students are lucky to meet adults and contribute their meager efforts under them!"
Chen Dewen sighed and looked at the busy people at the construction site again, "What is the purpose of reading the books of sages? To inherit the unique knowledge of the sages. What is the purpose of being an official? To benefit the people! In my life, I do not seek fame and wealth, but just a clear conscience!"
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"I'll ask you again, are you moving or not?"
In a room by the canal, there were several ferocious-looking green men with bulging bags on their waists that looked like they were hiding murder weapons. They looked at the common people in the room with unkind expressions, as if they wanted to kill someone.
The honest and honest people who have always been good-natured and not evil-minded are inevitably a little frightened when they look at the malicious gangsters in front of them, but when it comes to their own property, they still grit their teeth and refuse to give in.
"Where to move? Our ancestors have lived here for generations, why should we move there?"
"This house was built by my ancestors for the first three generations. Why should we give it up if you just say a word?"
"We are all doing small business in the outer city, and our family business is here, why should we go there!"
The common people spoke one after another, saying that it is hard to leave their homeland. They have lived here for generations and were born and raised together. Naturally, they are unwilling to leave. Besides, this place is close to the canal, which is not suitable for people like them who do small business.
It was said that it was the right time and the right place. After moving away, they not only lost their home, but also the business they relied on to make a living.
"You ungrateful animal!"
With a loud shout, the people became even more frightened.
Huang San stood out from the broken skin. There was a scar on his face, a fierce tiger head tattooed on his open chest, and the most terrifying thing were his two eyes.
His eyes don't seem to be on the same line. When you think he is looking at you, he is actually looking at someone else. Conversely, when you think he is looking at someone else, he is actually staring at you.
The two eyes are like one watching out and the other standing guard.
His smile was even more frightening, and with a slight smile, life or death was unpredictable.
"I don't want your house for nothing. How big is your house? I'll give you two copies. Based on the family size, it's five silver dollars per person. What else do you want?"
As he spoke, there was a clatter, and bags of heavy money fell on the table.
The big hand shook and the silver coins jingled and shone all over the table.
"How much is your house worth?" Huang San said ferociously, "Don't be ignorant of flattery. I've made grandpa angry. If you want to take over the house, I won't give you a penny!"
As he spoke, he grabbed the silver dollar with his big hand and slowly let go.
"Grandpa is still patient now, don't give me the damn shame!"
The people stared at the silver dollar, then looked at Huang San. Some looked unhappy, while others swallowed their saliva.
"No!" Someone suddenly said, "Who knows whether what you said is true or not? We are guarding the canal and have had a livelihood for generations. We won't move. If you want us to move, then build us an identical building beside the canal.
House of."
Huang San was furious, "You dare to think about a house by the canal. The imperial court wants this land to be used as a wharf, warehouse, and shop. How dare you think about a place where every inch of land is valuable?"
"Why don't you think about it? The land belongs to our family and we have the title deed!"
Some people spoke loudly again, "I have long heard that it was levied by the imperial court. Since it is levied by the imperial court, it is impossible for each person to be given only five silver dollars. It must be you scoundrels who stole the money!"
"Grandma Cao!"
Huang San suddenly pulled out the knife and said, "If you don't draw the pledge today, no one will be able to leave!"
"You" the people were inevitably a little scared when they saw the knife.
A young man gritted his teeth and said loudly, "You dare to commit murder? If you can, kill me on the spot, otherwise I will go to the Yamen to sue you, and I will go knock on the gate outside Lord Hongwu's imperial city!"
"Ha, I'm scared to death!"
Huang San grinned and squeezed his eyes together.
Then, he put the knife on the table and said, "Master Hong Wu, I can't afford to offend you. If you want to sue, we men won't want that house!"
As he spoke, he slapped the table, "But there are too many shacks along the canal, and open fires and hidden fires don't burn down a few houses every year."
Then, he picked at the gap between his own fingernails with a knife and sneered, "As the saying goes, the sky is unpredictable, and people have to drink cold water to stuff their teeth. Maybe one day, the water in your house will be accidentally leaked.
, the rescue was not done in time, and the whole family was burned to death, it has nothing to do with us!"
"Or maybe your grandson and son were abducted by traffickers on their way to school and had their hands and feet broken to beg for food. You can't blame us!"
"The female relatives in your family, the eldest daughter and the younger daughter-in-law, might one day be photographed, sold to a prostitute village, and ridden by thousands of people. It has nothing to do with us men!"
"you"
All the people were immediately frightened. In this world, bad people are in the dark, and bad things always come before good things. Evil always comes before justice, and even if you want to file a complaint, someone will be required to do it.
Bang bang, Huang San used his knife to grab the silver dollar on the table.
"As the saying goes, porcelain should not touch tiles. We men are rocks harder than tiles. Can you guys touch them?"
"Isn't it hard for a family of more than a dozen people to live a happy life with He Hemeimei? Do you want to make yourself miserable? Go ahead and sue, go ahead! See if you can walk out of this room. Someone will set you on fire if you step in front or behind.
Your whole family!”
"Even if you win the lawsuit, what will happen? At worst, if grandpa dies, your family will be destroyed! Grandpa has already had enough, but your family, children and grandchildren, tsk tsk, have also had enough!"
"There is no more royal law!" someone gritted his teeth.
"Wang Fa!" Huang San sneered, "Wang Fa bullies honest people, evil people like grandpa."
When he said this, he suddenly raised his knife and dropped it.
Puff.
"Ah!" Everyone exclaimed and dodged,
When he saw Huang San, a bright knife was inserted directly into his own thigh. He pulled it out with a loud sound, and blood suddenly sprayed on the face of the person opposite him.
"This is grandpa's royal method!"
"This knife stabbed Grandpa's own flesh! Grandpa can bear it!"
"If I stab your family members, can they bear it? You can't live a good life, but if your family must be destroyed, aren't you cheap!"
As he said that, he waved his hand again, and another bag came over.
As soon as there was another crash, everyone's eyes were bloodshot.
On the table, next to the silver coins, there are pens and ink used by the scholar, children's hair, and clothing materials. If you look closely, you can see that they all belong to your children and grandchildren.
"Let's get to know each other! I'll give you another quarter of an hour. If you don't sign, grandpa won't say anything and will just turn around and leave!"
Huang San said ferociously, "It's just your family, hehe!"
Everyone looked at each other and felt helpless.
These people are all desperadoes. As they say, there is no telling whether they can get away with it. Even if they file a complaint, what will they get? If they win, their home will be destroyed.
Some people are discouraged and are about to draw a pledge.
Suddenly there were footsteps outside, and a rogue rushed in and shouted loudly.
"Third brother, the Geng family got into a fight with our brother, and Zhou Laoer was injured!"
This chapter has been completed!