The whole night was neither drunk nor happy, and the aroma of wine filled half the sky and lingered for several days.
The civilians who were not qualified to join the military camp ate two bowls of rice every day due to the smell of alcohol.
"As long as Mrs. Wu comes, something good will happen."
"I hope I can also show off in front of Mrs. Wu."
"Then you have to practice hard, there are so many people."
"I must have practiced well. In addition to wearing the military uniform, can I also ask Mrs. Wu for other rewards?"
"What do you want? A wife?"
There was jealousy and dissatisfaction, but no complaints. There was more admiration for looking at the military camp in the distance, and laughter.
Wu Ya'er sat outside the crowd, silent but smiling from time to time so she didn't look out of place.
The martial arts performance was for Zhu Tong, who came from Huainan Road, and the winner was selected by Zhu Tong. It was Zhu Tong who rejoiced with everyone, but it was Mrs. Wu who Min Zhuang talked about the most.
The real master in this military camp is Mrs. Wu.
"You eat so fast?" Old Han came over and sat down next to him. He held a big bone in both hands and gnawed hard while talking, fighting with the remaining shreds of meat on the bone. "Today
I grabbed the biggest bone."
I was proud of this and sighed.
"Mrs. Wu is so kind."
Wu Ya'er glanced at him: "Have I ever made you hungry?"
Their food and drink were not expensive, but they had a constant supply of wine and meat, and they never went hungry.
The other people who came over all laughed and lowered their voices: "Old Han turns out to love eating bones so much. There is no need to waste the bones in the family from now on."
Old Han picked out a piece of meat from the bone seam and chewed it carefully in his mouth, with the joy and satisfaction of victory on his face: "When I first joined the army, I was hungry every day, and I saw wolves in the wild.
His eyes are greener than those of a wolf.”
Others were silent, thinking that when they first joined the army, their lives were indeed very difficult.
If I could do it all over again, being able to have a full meal every day and occasionally eating meat, chewing bones and drinking wine, it would be a dream.
Look at these happy people. Ever since they came in, new people have happily entered this cage every day.
"It's not okay to train soldiers like this. These soldiers are just for meat." A man frowned and shook his head, "This is not a clever method."
Wu Ya'er said: "This is a very clever method, because these people are not meant to be soldiers."
It is said that it is to suppress bandits and protect their families, but few people really regard this as something they must do. What they really hope in their hearts is the government.
Everyone is just in a momentary mood, how can we keep the momentary mood in check?
Those who serve as soldiers know that they have to endure hardships and endure hardships, but those who do not serve as soldiers must have the belief to keep it. Eat enough food and eat meat. One person can eat enough and eat meat, and the whole family can eat enough and eat meat. No matter how hard or tired you are, you can still do it.
Grit your teeth and endure.
"If it weren't for these workers who eat and drink, these masons, collect firewood, and farm the land, they would have run away long ago." Wu Ya'er said. In the past few days, he has been training newcomers to walk in queues, often beating them with sticks.
The stick would make the arms and legs red and swollen, but the newcomers endured it.
Others want to understand this and think it makes sense but doesn't feel right.
Some men were unconvinced: "Can this method allow so many people to eat meat and drink wine for the rest of their lives?"
You can't do it even if you have gold and silver. Nowadays, eating meat and drinking wine makes you happy. If you miss a meal of meat and a meal of wine, you will probably turn your back on others. Friends who are friends of fair and square cannot be trusted, and you cannot retain people by relying on fair and square.
Wu Ya'er said: "Maybe it won't take a lifetime, I just want them to wait until they don't have enough food to eat meat."
When was that? The men were startled.
"This is the source of Dou County's weirdness." Wu Ya'er said, "or the weirdness of Huainan Road."
These people were trained by Mrs. Wu's generals, but how could the real Mrs. Wu have so many generals to protect her, suppress bandits, train the people, and silently hold the entire Dou County in her hands?
This is to expand the army in the name of training the people, and the reason for training the people is to suppress bandits.
"There are also weird things about bandits in Dou County."
He had thought about this question before, and now he was sure of it.
Old Han finished the battle by eating the last shreds of meat from the bones: "You will know what the weirdness is when you see Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Wu."
They didn't come here to be serious recruits, and this civilian camp couldn't really trap them.
Wu Ya'er said: "I'll go to the county government office to have a look."
He actually doesn't care about the weirdness of Huainan Road in Dou County. As long as he knows how his mother is, he can see it here. Entering Dou County also stabilizes his identity. Since there is no chance to see Mrs. Wu in the military camp, he goes directly to the county
Yabar.
Mrs. Wu rarely saw visitors. Except for occasionally coming out to see the people and the military camp, throwing some money around and having fun, she spent the rest of the time quietly in the county government house. She never interfered with the government affairs of Dou County, but the government affairs
She paid for all food and drink expenses.
The chief clerk was sitting in the warm spring-like yamen. The freshly brewed tea was poured into the cup. The aroma was overflowing. He took a deep breath before picking it up: "There is new tea."
The clerk serving the tea responded: "Recently, many tea merchants have come to sell tea. The young lady didn't know which one tasted best, so she asked them all to buy it, and then she chose which one was better."
He also poured a glass himself, took a sip, and thought deeply about it.
"I think this one is very good. Guimei, who is now a white goods dealer in the tea room, has been taken away and drank the most. I will give this one a try."
The chief clerk glared: "All these teas are left in the tea room for easy access?"
"Yes, some drink a lot, while others don't care about it. In fact, it just tastes weird, but the tea is good." said the clerk.
The chief clerk looked at the junior official. The junior official had an indifferent look on his face, as if this was a commonplace thing and not worth asking. He wanted to laugh but was also a little angry: "I have learned to pick my tongue, and I have forgotten that not long ago I even
I can’t even drink hot water from my mouth.”
It seems that I really can't remember the past days. The clerk thought for a while and patted his head: "Sir, Master Zhu Tong is on duty. We need to prepare more banquets. Should we prepare them at the county government office or go outside?"
Restaurant? Another restaurant has been opened recently. It is said that the owner is from the capital, and his ancestors studied under Yushan."
We can count the number of restaurants in Xiaodou County on two hands, and half of them are just restaurants under the guise of wine. Most of the time, their business is half-dead. Now, they have opened another one, and it is opened by someone from the capital.
I don’t know whether to say that the people in the capital are blind, or that Dou County has been completely transformed.
The chief clerk thought for a moment: "How about the food at the newly opened restaurant?"
The clerk smiled: "My lord, the fish braised with pearls that you have eaten for three days in a row was made by the chef of this restaurant."
The chief clerk was surprised. The dish was so delicious that he couldn't help but eat it for three days in a row. He thought it was made by Mrs. Wu's cook, but it was actually made by the restaurant's chef who sent it to the county government.
When Wang Zhi was the county magistrate, he also received filial piety from merchants, but nothing so generous.
"I wanted to ask the young lady to taste the dishes. The young lady said that her own taste was meaningless, so she sent it to the kitchen of the county government." The clerk said with a smile, "This is a small matter, and I didn't want to alarm the adults. Everyone also
They’re all eating it.”
Yes, the cost of food and drink is a trivial matter. The chief secretary looked around the hall. There was fresh and fragrant tea. The old tables and chairs had not been replaced, but they were covered with thick and soft cushions. The window paper that leaked air was replaced with new ones. The cold brazier was kept day and night.
Filled with burning, these little things make people feel like they have changed the world.
Women are careful.
Of course the most important thing is to have money.
No, Wang Zhi is also very rich, but I don't think he is willing to spend money on them.
This Mrs. Wu is really a kind and generous goddess. No wonder the people outside cheer when they see her. He occasionally thinks about it, such as when he drank a sip of hot tea and ate a bite of delicious food while lying on the quilt in the simple room.
, also want to reach out and cheer.
"We are going to invite Master Zhu and the others to a banquet, but maybe he doesn't have time yet." A small official came in holding a document, "Master Yuan asked Master Zhu to give instructions and train the people in the military camp. Master Zhu also took everyone on patrol. That scene,
Wherever he passed, people almost threw away fruit to eat and thank him."
It would be more appropriate for the military general to arrange the reception. The chief clerk leaned back in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't need to worry about anything inside or outside here. Except for the worry and anxiety after Wang Zhi was killed, nothing happened. The days went by and he felt more comfortable.
"Is this a new piece of official business?" he asked, pointing to the document in the clerk's hand.
The clerk responded, "The chief clerk sat up straight and concentrated on handling official duties. The granary was full, and there were no fights or lawsuits. He only had to deal with Shangguan. Shangguan's concerns were also very simple. Is Dou County peaceful? How is the progress of suppressing bandits?"
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Everything is peaceful in Dou County, and Zhu Tong has entered the military camp. The people are united in suppressing the bandits. The bandits are almost extinct in the territory. Please rest assured, Lord.
The master's writing is like a fountain of flowery calligraphy, there is the fragrance of tea on the table, and a clerk is walking softly outside the door, whispering instructions to the kitchen to prepare pearl fish for lunch today. The cold winter is peaceful and peaceful, until there are hurried footsteps.
"The people from the Governor of Xi'an, Zhejiang Province are here and want to see you." A petty official ran in, holding a famous card in his hand and trembling slightly.
This is the biggest title he has ever received!
The pen held by the chief clerk also shook, dripping ink and smearing on the document book.
Why did the Governor-General of Ande and Zhong'an in Western Zhejiang send people to Dou County? The Huainan Observation Envoy has not been here yet!