It was already June, at the height of summer, and the sky was full of stars. More than a dozen bamboo houses stood in the forest under the main peak, some with lights on, and some in darkness.
Amidst the chirping of cicadas, Jin Wuhuan walked along the bamboo corridor to the bamboo house, gently pushed it open, and closed the door. An oil lamp in the house was burning flames on the table, emitting light.
In the past, it was too quiet in Jieshou Mountain, and the days were so quiet that it made people panic. But these two days, Mangdang Mountain was also very quiet, but it was not the kind of silence that makes one feel lonely. At night, it is the kind of silence that makes people feel panic after returning from visiting friends. , the tranquility that shuts out the hustle and bustle of the day.
This kind of quietness makes it feel more like home.
Mrs. Shen was leaning on the edge of the bed, lazily leaning against the wall of the house, with her daughter lying in her arms, sleeping very sweetly. When she saw her husband coming back, she said softly: "Although it is further south here, it is still cold at night. It’s cooler than Jieshou Mountain.”
Jin Wuhuan took off his shoes at the door, walked slowly towards the collapse, put his hands behind his head, and fell down: "There is a spiritual spring, you saw it yesterday."
Mrs. Shen said angrily: "Be gentle, Han Zi just fell asleep!" After thinking for a while, she asked: "Do you think the growth will be better if the medicine garden is moved here?"
Jin Wuhuan suddenly turned to look at his wife: "Do you agree?"
Mrs. Shen said: "Hanzi has been laughing these past two days. The big sandpit in Toujia Village..." As she said that, she couldn't help but smile: "I don't know who came up with it. Hanzi likes it so much. Those children They all like... rolling in mud every day..."
Jin Wuhuan said: "It's probably because she has a playmate. If we dig one in Jieshou Mountain, let's see if she can play with it."
Mrs. Shen nodded: "Of course I know... So, go back as soon as possible and collect the medicine fields."
Jin Wuhuan smiled and said: "According to my husband's wishes, there is no need to go back at all. Just let your medicinal garden grow and let it grow. Then go back and take a look in a year and a half. It will be best if it grows. If it is Outsiders broke in and destroyed it, and recognized it. There were no unusual varieties. If you have the time, it would be better to open a new one here. Even if you can't plant it, it doesn't matter. I will offer ten or ten thousand gold to my husband every year, and raise him. It’s just about you and Han Zi!”
Mrs. Shen also smiled: "My husband is right. I will pick and transplant some elixirs in the mountains later. In fact, they are no worse than those grown in my medicinal field. I have also been in the nearby mountains in the past few days..."
The couple also talked about where to choose land. Wu Sheng promised to give the couple a thousand acres of land. Of course, it was incomparable to Jieshou Mountain, but the territory of Jieshou Mountain was not recognized by others, but here in Mangdang Mountain, there was Clear title deed.
One chose the foothills on the east side, and the other said the west side was closer to the Chinese village, but no matter which way he chose, it was not far from Lingquan Cave.
During the discussion, Yueniang was mentioned again, and Jin Wuhuan sighed: "I thought Yueniang would stay here..."
Mrs. Shen sighed: "She has always been arrogant and arrogant since she was a child. After suffering such a big setback, she became more stubborn and devoted herself to reviving the family... Unless one day, her uncle forced her to do so. I'm afraid it will be difficult to settle down, but is my uncle a strong person?"
Jin Wuhuan shook his head: "What kind of country is this? If you ask me, if you Shen family all moved to Baiyue to find a mountain without an owner, wouldn't it be over if you raise a flag and establish a country by yourself?"
Mrs. Shen smiled and said: "How can it be the same? Where is the homeland? Where are the subjects? Where are the princes? Where is the emperor? There is nothing, what is the difference between bandits and bandits? Even in Mangdang Mountain, there is a decree from the king of Yongguo. Gather these many people from the country."
"When I get back to my husband, I will also get a seal and become a wealthy official!"
"It doesn't matter whether you want to be a doctor or not. Living a stable life is the most important thing... Yueniang is going back to Pingyu and will leave tomorrow."
"Send it to her."
In the north of Mangdang Mountain, a new bamboo pavilion was built. This was a mark of the boundaries of the enfeoffed territory. The pavilion was for the feudal officials. Even if the king or the emperor came, they could not trespass without permission. They must obtain the owner's permission.
explain.
The so-called "under the sky" is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers. This is in name. The use of this name is also for the convenience of the princes. The ministers and officials make demands on the emperor. To put it bluntly, they want the emperor to fulfill his responsibilities and protect them.
Land and subjects, but if the emperor really wants to enjoy rights, take the land of the princes and high officials as his own land, and take the retainers of the princes and high officials as his own retainers, let's see how he can overthrow you!
Therefore, there is no home outside the pavilion. When we say goodbye, we stop at the pavilion.
The name of the pavilion is Changting, which was chosen by Wu Sheng. In order to fit the name, the pavilion was doubled in length to become a square pavilion.
Wu Sheng saw each other off in the pavilion and gave him wine: "Before we were apart, it was not my territory, but now it is. I have to have a good farewell, and you have to see me again, so you can barely bear it."
Shen Yueniang pursed her lips and smiled, took the drink and stared at Wu Sheng.
Wu Sheng sighed: "Mangdang Mountain is very good, it will be better in the future, and there are not so many worries... Forget it, I tried to persuade you, but you didn't listen. Anyway, the door is open to you at any time."
Shen Yueniang was silent for a moment, shook her head and said: "I know what Fifth Brother is thinking, but it is precisely because I saw the kindness of Mangdang Mountain that I miss my homeland even more. Although Fifth Brother is also the Shen family, he is not Zongzhi. It is difficult to understand our thoughts.
It’s really haunting.”
Wu Sheng nodded: "I can probably understand, but I still say that it is difficult to recover the homeland. If you want to recover, you should look for weak spots in the enemy's power. Although the Central Plains is good, it is impossible to capture it. Be careful when you go back, if you listen
If you hear something is wrong, come to me."
If you want to restore your homeland, the first thing you need to do is to accumulate wealth so that you can support many disciples, purchase weapons of war and law-abiding, open up all the joints, and finally take advantage of the situation.
Therefore, at Shen Yueniang's request, Wu Sheng refined three Liuwei Dihuang Pills in the past few days and agreed on twenty gold for each. Shen Yueniang would hand it over next time, and any amount sold would belong to Shen. Liuwei Dihuang Pills
The cost is less than five gold, and the total profit of three coins is forty-five gold. After all, Mangdang Mountain is so big, and the total number of Chinese and savages under the rule is more than seven hundred, and there are also soldiers to support. Although Wu Sheng is rich, he cannot just sit back and live in vain.
Shen Yueniang left. When she was born, Shen State had been destroyed. She didn’t have a deep understanding of the concept of fiefdom. After seeing the construction of the home in Mangdang Mountain, she immediately realized the obsession of the elders of the Shen family and became interested in the great cause of restoring the country.
With a strong desire, Wu Sheng could only sigh.
Returning to his doctor's mansion, Wu Sheng immediately summoned his disciples and announced his plan to raise a scholar.
Regarding supporting scholars, Wu Sheng changed the past practice and implemented a salary system, which is a real support.
He divided his diners into three grades, with Yongzhi as the first grade and Lu Kuang, the two dead men, who were not only the highest cultivated, but also the most dedicated, and their annual salary was set at six gold.
Next up are Uncle Yong, Dong Da and Ding Ran, all senior Qi practitioners. The latter two are not short of money, but Wu Sheng still decided to pay four gold per year.
At the bottom of the list are the ordinary Qi Refiner disciples like Suo Laoliu and Zhang Xiaokeng. The salary offered by Wu Sheng is two gold per year.
No matter whether it is two gold, four gold or six gold a year, the income is much higher than that of ordinary Chinese people, even ordinary diners - the vast majority of diners have no concept of fixed income.
Many are even still paying for their parents.
Therefore, when Wu Sheng announced the salary system, even Ding Ran, who was least in need of money, was deeply touched. For him, being able to receive offerings from the head of the family meant that his efforts had been recognized by the head of the family. This
It's a kind of trust and respect!
But the good news is not over yet, Wu Sheng announced the second mechanism - fiefdom.
The diners were immediately in an uproar.
Thank you Shenqing Shangmeng. My cousin wrote it down in a small notebook and slowly sent fellow Taoists to ascend. Thanks to Half-Fool Taoist, Leisurely Traveler, New Xitang, Red Maple Farewell to Drizzle, 20190310, 20190907 for the rewards. Thank you fellow Taoists for their support.