After County Magistrate Tang finished writing the letter and sent it off, he started to go to the information room to check information with Jiang Qi. "Looking for an opportunity, we have to go to Qili Village."
Jiang Qi thought for a while and then said: "In four days the dragon will raise its head. There is a Taoist temple in Dali Village next to Qili Village. There is a temple fair on February 2 every year. Everyone goes up the mountain to worship the Supreme Lord and the Land Father. Then
It will be very lively right now, if you don’t want to attract attention, you can go there then.”
So he said that Jiang Qi was suitable for him to be hanged with, but he didn't say anything. He knew that he didn't want to make the matter a big deal and wanted to investigate quietly. Magistrate Tang looked at him and smiled meaningfully, nodded and said: "This
It’s a good idea, let’s go there on February 2nd.”
It was getting dark and neither of them found anything, but Magistrate Tang was not discouraged. After twisting his neck, he got up and went back to the backyard to rest. He planned to go to bed early tonight.
At this time, Manbao, who was squatting at the gate and looking at the sky, was sure that the fourth brother would not come back today, so he turned around and went home.
Seeing that she couldn't even eat anymore, Bai Shan said, "The school has a holiday on the second day of February, how about we go home on the first day of February?"
Man Bao said: "I only have three days of vacation even after taking a bath, and I can only stay for one day when I go home. It's too much work."
Hearing this, Mr. Zhuang raised his head and glanced at Manbao. Seeing that she was in a low mood, he thought for a moment that she was a child after all. It would be worse if she didn't worry about everything like him, so he smiled and said: "Then just be like Xue Xue."
Please take two days off, Liduo. I will go back with you. The temple fair in Dali Village will be held for two days in a row, so we will go back to join in the fun."
The eyes of the three of them lit up, and even Zhou Lijun on the side couldn't help but cheer lowly.
Mr. Zhuang reached out and patted Man Bao on the head, and comforted him: "When people walk in this world, they will always encounter many obstacles. At the time, you thought it was too high to pass, but you have the patience to persevere, whether it is a step or a climb.
It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter if you take a detour. If you look back in a few years, you will find that those hurdles are nothing. Because there are always more difficult things waiting for you ahead, and the hardships you have suffered in the past are the most difficult ones.
One of my precious memories.”
Man Bao asked: "Then the memory of always being happy is not good?"
"It's good, but if you have too many happy memories, you won't be able to remember them," Mr. Zhuang said with a smile: "The memories with bumps are the most profound. They are not only bitter and sour, but also sweet.
, that sweetness makes it especially honey.”
The four people at the table were stunned for a moment, obviously not understanding.
The cook thought for a while, recalled her past, and nodded: "Sir, what you said is really good. When I think about it now, the first thing that comes to mind is really the suffering."
Bai Shandao: "The first thing I thought of was being beaten by Man Bao."
Man Bao: "I also thought about being beaten by you first."
The two of them looked at Bai Erlang. Bai Erlang glanced at Mr. Zhuang guiltily and whispered: "The first thing I thought of was being punished for endorsement by Mr. outside the door."
Mr. Zhuang:……
Zhou Lijun said: "The first thing I thought of was that my eldest aunt cooked the food later, and my mother poured the food she cooked in the second brother's bowl into my bowl and let me eat it. Then my grandma took my bowl and put the food away.
I left and gave me a lot of dishes cooked by my eldest aunt."
Mr. Zhuang nodded slightly, "So you see, you have a lot of happy things on weekdays, but how many of them can you think of the fastest right now?"
Man Bao pondered.
After Bai Shan finished eating, he followed her and said, "Sir, you are right. No matter what happens, we will still be there. Your parents also love you. Is there any obstacle that we can't overcome?"
Man Bao said: "I don't think I can't make it, I just don't feel happy."
"It'll be fine when we get home."
Man Bao nodded and asked her fourth brother. He might not tell her, but she could ask her parents. "I don't know if my mother will tell me."
"I'll help you then."
Man Bao felt much at ease and smiled at Bai Shan.
Bai Shan could barely be considered a good student in the eyes of the gentlemen of the government school, so it was not difficult to ask for leave. After two days of hard work, the academic officer finally allowed him two days of leave, and he could go back to class on the sixth day of the new year.
They had the ten-day holiday on the first day of the new year, so they gathered their things and left the city to go home early in the morning.
The dragon raises its head on the second day of February, which is the beginning of the recovery of all things. There are temple fairs everywhere, and more lively counties will also hold activities. Naturally, even if the county magistrate does not attend, he still has to take care of things.
Luojiang County has not done it in previous years, and this year Magistrate Yang is not here, let alone not doing it.
Because Huayang County is Guo County of Yizhou City, there are some activities. Although they are not grand, the gentry and dignitaries who cherish their reputation will give up some things.
This year, the Tang County magistrate is not in Yizhou City, and the county captain and chief registrar are in charge of matters. However, this is all done according to regulations and is not difficult.
But the Ming governor couldn't help but ask, "Zhihe hasn't come back yet? Is he addicted to staying in Luojiang County?"
Mr. Qi smiled and said: "He and Magistrate Yang are close friends. I heard that Magistrate Yang is not good at punishing people, so he might want to take this opportunity to help Magistrate Yang manage county affairs."
The governor of Ming Dynasty laughed and said: "He has not sorted out his own county affairs, how can he have the skills? Moreover, Yang Heshu comes from the Yang family and has always been arrogant. How can he be allowed to interfere in county affairs?"
Hearing the governor's support for the Tang County magistrate, Mr. Qi smiled and did not discuss the topic again.
But not only the Ming governor, but also the King of Yizhou asked, "I haven't seen the Tang County magistrate come to my door this year. Is he not in the city?"
Zhang Jiedu was stunned for a moment and then smiled and said: "He must have gone on business. The prince also knows that things in the county government are trivial and require a lot of effort. Now that spring planting is coming soon, he wants to
There’s a lot of work to do.”
Yizhou Wangdao: "That's right. I used to know that Tang County magistrate Ai Xingming was not good at managing civil affairs. For the two years since I came to Huayang County, the civil affairs have been handed over to Master Ding. But I didn't expect that he suddenly took over the civil affairs last year."
To be able to do so well is obviously because I have done a lot of homework."
Zhang Jiedushi smiled awkwardly. Last year, he had a hand in the plot to resettle the refugees in the fields held by various aristocratic families in Yizhou.
The King of Yizhou had obviously thought of this. He looked at Zhang Jiedushi and said with a smile: "It's because Mr. Tang has a prominent family background and a well-established family background, and he is protected by Mr. Zhang and the Ming Dynasty Governor. That's why we have done so well."
"This is because Magistrate Tang has outstanding abilities, and the Ming Governor also loves talents. I am old, how can I take care of these trivial matters?" So it has nothing to do with him. If you want to hold a grudge, just hold them both accountable.
The King of Yizhou smiled. He just asked curiously and did not take the whereabouts of Magistrate Tang into his heart.
He raised his glass and looked at Zhang Jiedushi, "This time my king is holding a spring banquet to invite friends who come to Shu. I would like to invite Mr. Zhang to attend and have a glass of water and wine. Wouldn't it be fun for everyone to talk about poetry and Taoism?"
Zhang Jiedushi naturally had no objection at all and raised his glass in response.
Well, in spring, it was either this banquet or that banquet. He had long been used to it.