Qingzhou is a large state in the south, with nine counties under its jurisdiction. The richest is the state capital. Among the other nine counties, Qinghe County, where Tian Minyan and the others are located, is the third largest county. Henghe County is close to the sea and has many villagers.
They live on water and fishing. But because it is a port that runs from north to south and has a large dock, Henghe County is also an extremely prosperous county.
The county magistrate, as the name suggests, is actually the assistant to the county magistrate. The county magistrate assists the county magistrate in managing county affairs, while the chief registrar is in charge of the county's grain tax and household registration. If Tian Huaide is cautious and hard-working, he may be able to go steadily on the official road and stay in the country for a long time.
He County, which is considered a prosperous place, will not fail to make money.
Everyone knew that Henghe was wealthy, and when Tian Huaixiao made his words clear like this, everyone in the room focused their attention on Tian Huaide.
Tian Huaide felt inexplicably guilty and sat on pins and needles. He glanced at the old man secretly and saw that he was frowning deeply, as if he was also thinking about something.
Ignoring the look in the eyes of Ambassador Chen, Tian Huaide blushed and said urgently: "Second brother, what are you saying? I don't mean it. It's just that I have just taken office, and I am blind to everything."
, I just thought I’d pick you up after you’ve settled in.”
"We understand what eldest brother means." Tian Huaixiao smiled and said with concern: "It's rare for eldest brother to think about us so much. We can't cause trouble to eldest brother. As the saying goes, brothers working together are as strong as gold. Let's follow.
, I can also help you run errands, big brother. You’re welcome, big brother, as long as you say something, I, I, these little bastards, won’t give a shit."
"I, I..." Tian Huaide's eyes turned red with anxiety. He could only look at Mr. Tian and said: "Dad, I am just a small county magistrate. I have only just entered the courtyard where I live. How did I get so many places to return to?"
If I have a big family, I won’t have to worry about the county magistrate. When I settle down and have a monthly salary, how about I buy a courtyard with five in and five out, so that I can bring my whole family there and enjoy it?"
Tian Huaixiao sneered, "That's nice to say. By the time you settle down, live in the big courtyard, eat delicacies and serve your servants, I'm afraid you will have forgotten all about us."
"After all, uncle, you just don't want to take us to enjoy the happiness together." Erlang was impulsive and brainless. At that moment, he slapped the table and stood up.
"I'm going to die. I'm so brave. Who are you trying to scare by banging the table and the stool?" Jiang was startled. She suddenly became furious and pointed at him and yelled: "You have no conscience. You're trying to scare me to death, old woman. How about you?"
No, get out."
Erlang curled his lips and sat down awkwardly.
"Mom, Erlang is right." Tian Huaixiao glanced sideways at Tian Huaide and said lightly: "Brother, in order to support your education, my father asked me to go home and farm, with my face facing the loess and my back to the sky. I still remember that hot summer day when I was ten years old.
, it was so hot that day, it almost cooked people. The third child, who was so skinny, passed away, so he carried him to the foot of the tree to rest, and when he woke up, he went to the ground again. Where were you at that time?
, I just read at home and didn’t even sit down for lunch for us. The third child went to wash the pots and cook the rice.”
When something like this happened, Tian Minyan couldn't help but look at her father, only to see him lowering his head without saying a word and clenching his hands tightly into fists.
"Dad always said that when your eldest brother succeeds, he will never forget you. In the future, when your eldest brother becomes an official, we will enjoy the blessings together." Tian Huaixiao glanced at Mr. Tian and continued: "Over the years, our family has
I will use my money to pay for your education. Neither I nor the third child can recognize a single Chinese character. My fate is not good and I was not the first to be reborn in my mother’s womb.
Sir, look at our second and third sons, and then look at our third and fourth sons, which one can go to school? Ah?"
"Promise, make a career, brother, you are finally successful now, but you want to enjoy the happiness of the whole family and leave us behind? Brother, you must not forget your roots as a human being, God is on top of us!"
Tian Huaide blushed at what he said, and said in a rough voice: "How could I have left you all? I told you that I would pick you up when you have settled down. Why can't I understand people's words?"
"Uncle, it's a lot of trouble to go back and forth. How much time can we save if we go together? Besides, uncle, you are not familiar with the road of life there by yourself. Having the support of brothers is better than anything else. Sister-in-law, do you think it's right?
Hit?" Mrs. Li exclaimed, humming.
Mrs. Chen only stiffened her lips and glanced at the senior staff in the room, only to feel a sudden pain in her forehead.
"Second Aunt, my father said, it's not that I won't take you there, it's just that the yard is small and can't accommodate so many people. What does it matter if it's a little later? You can only eat it in one bite." Tian Minzhuang said in a high voice.
said.
"Hey, Miss, we are not like those city people. The yard is small, and it is not enough to squeeze in. It will be more intimate." Mrs. Li squeezed away Mrs. Chen, squeezed in front of Mr. Jiang and said, "Mom, think about it.
, let’s go there as a family, like the old lady in a wealthy family. She misses her granddaughter and grandson, so she calls over to tease her. It’s so convenient and impressive.”
After hearing this, Mrs. Jiang's heart moved, she glanced at the room full of people, straightened her waist subconsciously, thinking about the majesty, the corners of her lips curled up slightly.
Tian Minyan looked at it and clicked her tongue, what a joke, Jiang would be the one who likes her grandchildren? The one she likes is herself, and she just calls over and teases whoever she likes, is this a joke?
Jiang has lived in the countryside all her life. In fact, she doesn't have much yearning for the outside world. She only listens to what others say about how wealthy and prestigious the big families are. In fact, it doesn't matter where she stays, as long as she follows Mr. Tian.
When Mrs. Chen saw Mrs. Jiang being persuaded by her sister's nonsense, she felt anxious and said with a smile: "Second Aunt, it's still too early to say this. The appointment documents haven't come out yet.
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"Yes, yes, dad, I don't know when the appointment documents will come. We are not in a hurry about this matter, not in a hurry." Tian Huaide immediately agreed as if he had been awakened.
"It's just a piece of paper or something, it's something that's nailed down. Brother, could it be that Erlang really told you what's on your mind?" Tian Huaixiao was not easy to fool. He glanced at his eldest brother and sister-in-law, then looked at Mr. Tian and said
: "Dad, you said that when my eldest brother succeeds, our family will not be left behind in wealth. The third child and I have suffered all our lives without complaining to heaven or earth. It depends on you to nod, and we will do whatever you say."
all."
At this moment, the whole family's eyes fell on Mr. Tian, eagerly waiting for him to speak.
Mr. Tian took a puff of dry cigarette. The original joyful energy had subsided at some point, and only a touch of melancholy remained. He glanced at his eldest son, his eyes were smug and dodgey. The second son looked like he was sinking the boat.
Third, I don’t know what I’m thinking when I lower my head.
After another puff of cigarette, Mr. Tian put down the pipe on his lap and said, "Our Tian family naturally shares weal and woe, and no one is left behind."
