Chapter 962 962: Abandoned [Asking for monthly votes]
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Qishan has a way of choking people. The official frowned and secretly wondered why Qishan didn't distinguish between good and bad: "Even so, if Qishan behaves like this, there are widespread rumors in the market that are not good for you, and it is also harmful to you."
The reputation of hundreds of officials in the royal court..."
Even though everyone knew that Qishan had a rich family, he had raised cats for many years without spending a penny of the money, and he had been an official for several years. The Yushitai, who was always aware of things, could not find any real clues about him. He only had one daughter at his knees, and his only
His hobby is raising cats, and he is a distinguished figure among officials. However, a "good reputation" cannot be maintained by "having a clear conscience" and being "honest and aboveboard".
A good reputation does not equal a good official.
How many corrupt officials in the previous dynasty had excellent reputations before going to jail? Reputation is managed, and Prime Minister Qi's move is ruining the situation. What matters is not what he does, but what the people think.
It doesn't make sense to reason with them.
Qi Shan said: "Will I care about this?"
He just keeps cats, not three wives and four concubines?
Instead of staring at those wives and concubines in the backyard, staring at him as a lonely man who loves to raise cats? Qishan has such a temperament that he can wrong himself, but he must not wrong his cats. As long as the money for raising cats is clean, no matter what
How does he raise a cat?
The melon-eating officials: "..."
It’s been the fifth year of the same dynasty, and it’s the first time I’ve seen Qi Xiang cheating.
According to them, this is a trivial matter.
The officials thought that they were just people watching the excitement, but they never thought that they were dogs that were slapped when they passed by. Seeing that the censor of the Yushitai was unwilling to let go, Qi Shan sneered and said: "I heard that a colleague of mine was a female family member of the house.
Quite a lot. In the past, the world was in chaos, and no one cared about how many wives and concubines we had. Now that the world has been reshaped, shouldn’t some things also follow the rules?”
"To put it bluntly, how much does it cost for me to raise a cat? But to raise a house with a lovely wife and beautiful concubines, the monthly expenses, the expenses of serving servants around me, new clothes every season, rouge and gouache, and three meals to chew, I wonder which one
Isn't it more extravagant than raising a cat? If raising a cat is actually criticized by the people, how many of the Gongun princes are still alive?" Qi Shan's eyes were like sharp knives, passing by the officials present one by one, some of them remained unmoved.
, some people feel guilty and inexplicable, but without exception they are cursing in their hearts.
Compared with raising people, the cost of raising cats is indeed not high.
Qishan added: "Besides, with a meager salary, I not only raised cats, but also raised ninety-eight abandoned babies."
The head iron censor corrected: "One hundred and eighteen."
Qishan: "...When did there be twenty more?"
Censor and melon-eating officials: "..."
Qishan thought about it for a moment and knew where the extra twenty baby girls came from. Most of them were brought back by Jun Qiao from Kunzhou's medical practice. The reunion between father and daughter was too short, and they didn't have time to talk about this topic.
However, this is not important. There is no difference between ninety-eight abandoned babies and one hundred and eighteen abandoned babies. As the main society of the Society of Gods in the northwest region, it is normal to embezzle billions of dollars.
As he said that, he remembered something again.
"How do you know so clearly?"
Good guy, this guy isn't going to keep an eye on his ginseng, is he?
The censor's expression said it all.
In the end, this matter came to nothing.
Naturally, Shen Tang couldn't say anything about praying for this kind of thing. She also had feelings for Su Shang, and she didn't say that the Yushitai was making a fuss out of a molehill. The officials should not be crazy, bite whoever they wear, and supervise all officials carefully. It will only breed more and more borers.
However, after she went down to court, she asked someone to take a look around the market.
In just half a day, the topic of discussion among the people became that Qi Shan had raised abandoned babies No. 118. Each of the abandoned babies was Qi Shan’s daughter, and Qi Miao personally delivered and rescued them. With so many children, Qi Xiang He raised them all without saying a word, a great kind man!
At first the common people did not believe this was true.
How could there be so many abandoned babies for him to raise?
When they heard that all the abandoned babies were female babies, many people fell silent because they knew it was true. They usually only raise two or three, with the older one taking care of the younger ones, and they can also help with housework at home, no matter how many there are. It’s not cost-effective. Although in today’s Kang state, women can also practice cultivation, and they also allocate land to women of appropriate age, so that daughters can also have the opportunity to become the backbone of a family.
But the common people don’t know how to look at qualifications.
Any investment in a baby girl before she grows up carries risks.
Every baby girl is a huge gamble for them.
In terms of qualifications, the probability of giving birth to a boy or a girl is the same.
Under the same conditions, a baby boy can become a family laborer without any cultivation qualifications when he grows up. On the other hand, a baby girl is far behind in this regard. The benefits of raising a baby girl are smaller than that of a baby boy, but the risk is higher. The private sector abandons raising baby girls. Although the epidemic has been curbed, it has not been completely eradicated. Qi Miao is a female doctor who specializes in treating women and delivering babies. She does have the opportunity to adopt so many baby girls...
Of course, there are also people with dark minds.
"You stupid people are so naive. How many officials are good in this world? Who knows whether he is raising these baby girls to accumulate virtue and do good deeds, or to make profits for himself in the future? These baby girls will be useful when they grow up. There are so many——"
"What good can this do?"
People who think they are smart just laugh and don't explain.
But some people hold different opinions: "But how did I hear that that shrine does not prohibit the parents of baby girls from coming to recognize their relatives?"
If you have ulterior motives in praying for blessings, what is the purpose of this special clause?
You really have dark intentions, and you must buy out the relationship to avoid future troubles. I specially set up this rule to tell these parents who abandoned their baby girls that this child is only temporarily raised for you for a few years. If you are willing to take it back, the child Are you also willing to go with you so that you can be reunited with your children and their family at any time?
These words nipped some conspiracy theories in the bud.
There are also good people who go to the charity hall outside the city to seek confirmation.
It is true that abandoned baby girls are adopted here, and the parents are not prohibited from recognizing their biological flesh and blood, but there are conditions, and the children are willing to leave. When this happened, the biggest feedback was that there were more girls at the door of the shrine. Some of them secretly went to the shrine in the middle of the night. Thrown.
Some of the children didn't even have swaddling clothes on them. They were completely naked and had crawled on ants and insects when they were found. Fortunately, the children's cries were loud enough to wake up the maids who were on duty at night.
"Oh, I really suffered a thousand blows..."
The maid gently brushed the bugs off the child.
Take off your coat and wrap the child
"If you abandon your child, you will abandon it. How can you even be stingy about giving your child a piece of clothing? You are such a beast. You want parents to raise your child. You look forward to the day when the fruit is ripe and the stem has fallen. You don't even think about whether you have the ability. 1 Another
A servant woman came over with a light on. She understood the situation as soon as she saw it. She cursed a few times angrily, then sighed helplessly and said with pity in her eyes, "We have taken in twenty-two children in the past two days alone. How can these people care about it?"
Can you give birth to a baby or raise it? What a pitiful baby, let grandma hold it."
"Cuckoo's Flow 1"
They probably heard people talking about Qi Xiang's charity raising baby girls, so they all thought of taking advantage. No matter whether the baby girl has the qualifications to become a successful person in the future, or whether she is not qualified to be raised, they will not lose. When the child was young
It is the most difficult to take care of them. When they are five or six years old, they can help the family with farm work and take care of younger sisters and brothers. Anyway, they are not at a disadvantage. There are even two people who abandoned their baby boys.
We’ve already raised baby girls, so why shouldn’t we raise baby boys?
The practice of Shantang is to report to the official.
If the parents of the baby boy are found, they will be sent back.
If you can't find it, send it to another official charity to keep it.
Not all the children who were sent here were healthy. Some were sickly, sallow and skinny, with belly as big as pregnancy. It was clear at a glance that the insect infestation was serious. After taking the anti-parasitic medicine prescribed by the medical department, many long worms were pulled out. Pay close attention.
Taking care of him kept him from dying young.
Qi Miao looked worried when she heard the news.
"Father, what should we do?"
If this trend is not curbed, it will be difficult for the charity to continue
Qi Shan said: "What should I do? It takes ten months to conceive for a child to be ready. If they are willing to import children for Qi, then let them continue to give birth to children. It is not our father and daughter who are so tired, so we only need to pay for it."
"With so many children, there will always be one with good aptitude and good temperament. If you are unwilling to get married in the future, adopt the most suitable one among them. Even if you don't adopt, there are so many children who can support you in your old age."
Qi Miao: "...The key is, I'm afraid I can't afford it." Qi Shan finally raised his head: "I can afford it. Your father's family is quite rich, let alone a baby girl of one or two hundred who can't afford a few bucks.
Even a thousand adult men can afford it."
Qi Miao: "..."
She has always been in charge of the house's accounts.
In addition to normal income, her father also had a lot of unexplained income. She once doubted whether Qi Shan was really corrupt.
"Don't worry about this matter, my father will take care of it."
Qishan's handling of the situation was also very rough.
Just pick a few "lucky ones" and take them to the official.
As long as it is proven that these people are not really too poor to raise children, their behavior constitutes abandonment, and the laws of Kang State prohibit this behavior. In the lightest case, it can be slapped on the wall, in the worst case, it can be beaten and then put in jail. Praying for good will naturally give way.
They all enjoyed it.
Whoever holds the child and abandons the charity will bear the main responsibility, and the others will enjoy half the treatment as accomplices. The executioner is very skilled. He passed the plank down to ensure that their lives were not harmed, and at the same time, their buttocks were splashed with blood and their flesh and blood were mixed.
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After a few times, the results were immediate and the number of people following the trend dropped sharply.
The frequency of adoptions of baby girls by shantang has returned to normal.
Forehead……
In fact, it's not much normal.
As Qi Miao's medical skills became more and more sophisticated, her medical visits became more frequent, and the number of baby girls she brought back also increased. Kang Bo Sui - her biological father and nominal cousin - couldn't stand it anymore.
I took advantage of the opportunity of the two families to visit and secretly told Qi Miao to adopt a few. Not all of these children may have been abandoned, and many of them were parents who wanted to shirk their responsibilities.
Qi Miao is no longer anxious and nervous when facing a prosperous life.
She just said: "I can't afford to gamble on this possibility."
Parents who are interested in taking advantage will not treat their daughters well. Anyway, the family can afford to support them, so there is no harm in bringing them back.
I pray that the oil and salt will not enter, and Kang Nian will not be able to interfere.
"How come I didn't know you had such a hobby before..." He sighed. Although kindness is good, it must be used in the right place and on worthy people. If used wrongly, it will only drag down oneself, be criticized and misunderstood, and in serious cases may even lead to serious consequences.
Falling into despair.
Just like his true cousin Qishan who died young.
"This is not a preference, I just want to save people."
She does not have the ability to control the situation in the court, nor is she good at it, but she is also good at it. She can save more women wandering in the gate of hell, and she can save many babies from the fate of early death. Look, she
There is also something that can be done.
The turmoil over the raising of cats and the Shantang has just passed, and the troops from Zhechong Prefecture from all over the country have almost been mobilized. They received the talisman and marched to Kunzhou.
These messages were not explicitly issued to the public.
Fengluo, the royal capital, is still as lively and prosperous as ever.
But there are also people with relatively wide connections who are secretly paying attention to this matter, such as Fang Yan and his party. After they came to Fengluo, they spent most of their time living in the Duke's Mansion and lived in seclusion. They did not contact Gu Ren's old men openly and met in private at most.
Get together for a drink.
There was an old member of Gu Ren's army who served under Chao Lian and was seriously injured but was saved by Fang Yan. He always remembered this kindness.
Before rushing to Kunzhou, he had a private gathering with Fang Yan.
The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and the Northern Desert came prepared. This meeting may be the last one, and I couldn't help but drink a little.
The wine makes my ears warm and my mind becomes a little more active.
"Is Mr. Fang going somewhere?"
Fang Yan shook his head: "I haven't thought about it yet."
The old man didn't expect this answer, and there was an indescribable feeling in his heart, and he sighed: "Are you still waiting and watching?"
To be honest, I'm a little disappointed.
If it were Fang Yan in the past, as soon as he heard that Bei Mo was about to attack, he and the former lord Gu Gong would rush to capture him without hesitation.
Fang Yan shook his head again: "Not really."
The old team had renewed hope and was ready to listen carefully.
Fang Yan glanced at Chao Lian beside him, who had no objection. He continued: "Now the Duke's Mansion is still short of people. My nephew does not have the courage and talent of his eldest brother, so he cannot lead his troops into battle. And we brothers are both Bai Shen, this matter is not easy to solve."
When the old man heard this, he said: "What's so difficult about this?"
As long as Mr. Fang nods, the recommendation is very simple.
As everyone knows, Fang Yan was hesitant precisely because of this.
"Oh, just listen to me -"
Shen Tang was extremely benevolent and righteous to Gu Ren's family members. After the founding of Kang State, many of the ministers with meritorious service could not get titles, but she gave Gu Ren's eldest son the only title of first-class Duke. After Gu Ren's old family was incorporated, these They are also reused and promoted normally every year.
They have never been discriminated against or suppressed because of their original origin.
So far, the balance is stable.
But when Fang Yan and Chao Lian appeared, the situation was different.
Before they appeared, Gu Ren's old tribe was still in disarray, and Shen Jun could use his favors as much as he wanted; when they appeared, the old tribe would naturally gather around the three of them as the core, because they had a natural alliance base. Even if they didn't form a knot, The party's intention to become a faction cannot withstand such speculation from the outside world. It will be harmful to the Guogong Mansion and Gu Ren's old department, which have finally gained a foothold.
Fang Yan had to consider this level.
When the old men heard this, they also fell into silence.
After a long while, he said: "Then what should we do? Mr. Fang, you can't stay like this all your life and bury yourselves?"
Maybe things aren't so complicated?
Fang Yan said: "That's not possible."
Pointing to himself: "I am going to try my luck at the Medical Department. If there is a war on the front line, the Xinglin doctors at the Medical Department will definitely help. This is my good opportunity. The twelfth brother has a strong sense of martial arts, and he can start from a young soldier when he joins the army. very easy……"
If you don't use old connections, you won't implicate them.
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Everyone has to pay attention to their health recently, especially the elderly and children at home.
The leather jacket at home has a fever again. Fortunately, it is either influenza A or a normal viral infection (I don’t know if it is Yang). The fever has been recurring in the past two days. At eleven months, I am much stronger and more tempered than when I was just one month old. He was uncooperative in all ways when giving medicine. He was also very cunning. He kept the medicine in his mouth and sprayed it out when I turned my head. What a bastard! Did he think I couldn't see his bib?