The voices of local customers circulated back and forth in the store, and soon someone else started talking, but it was a few customers who came in later. One of them leaned over and exchanged Hufu robes, holding a hot cup of camellia and said: "Now
Then again, why did Ambassador Li need to demarcate pastures? Regardless of whether they are herding sheep or yaks, they have to go to the Geluoling Mountains hundreds of miles away this spring, and they can only move to the mountainside in the summer. Isn’t it because of last year?
Is that something that happened in winter?"
"In winter, it's because of the burning of fodder. It has nothing to do with the division of pasture."
"You can tell at a glance that you don't understand anything! Even without that fire, will Shule Town run out of pastures in a few years? Will the Governor's Mansion force everyone to kill sheep in winter? The most fundamental thing is
Because the pastures have dried up, the herdsmen are grazing indiscriminately and eating the grass in the winter pastures before winter arrives. Where are they going to get grass? There is already a shortage of fodder, and the fires only make matters worse."
Most of the people were convinced by what this local guest said, and they all pricked up their ears to listen to him.
"It was because of this incident that Ambassador Li spent a whole winter demarcating the pastures. He clearly marked out where to put them in the spring and where to put them in the summer. Whoever breaks the rules
If you break the rules and break the law, you will either have to pay or go to jail."
"I would say that we should have done this a long time ago, otherwise those people would not obey the rules, and wouldn't everyone be harmed in the end?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
In this lazy spring afternoon, the guests in the restaurant expressed their opinions and left in a hurry. They are all struggling for a living in this world. They lived like this before, and they still live like this after a few years.
They live a normal life. This world is neither good nor bad for them, but being able to make a living in such a relatively fair environment is particularly satisfying.
The cups and plates on the rest of the wine table were in a mess, and there were only two customers in the corner in the whole store. They dropped the last drop of wine from the wine jar into the wine cup, picked it up and tasted it slowly.
Dr. Jiu put away his desk and was quite envious of these two leisurely guests. They didn't seem to be worried about their next meal.
Huangfu Weiming pursed his lips and said nothing for a long time. Wang Sili also sat quietly, not wanting to disturb him.
He knew what he was thinking. As they traveled west and north, they spent three or four months conducting official examinations. They relied on checking accounts, asking people for reputations, making surprise attacks to check military appearance and discipline, and inspecting farmland.
Inspecting water conservancy and inspecting post roads, in their understanding, every official is nothing more than a boring evaluation and approval document, as unoriginal as a puppet.
The trip to Shule was completely different. They seemed to have heard a complete story here. The context described by these simple words made him immerse himself in it, wondering if he would do better than him if he were himself.
Regarding this completely unknown envoy of Shule, the only information they knew was "Li Siye, a native of Gaoling, Jingzhao, currently...formerly..." However, after hearing certain rumors and discussions in the city, they began to
The image sketched in my imagination has become more and more full and promising. Now I can't wait to meet Ambassador Li Zhen.
Huangfu Weiming drank the last drop of wine, turned the cup upside down on the table, and said firmly and simply: "Take some time to clean up, let's go to the guardian envoy's house to visit."
"But we didn't..." Dr. Jiu passed by them, wiped the case and left. Wang Sili slightly raised his voice and said: "We didn't bring official uniforms, and we left all the fish charms and fish bags in the car. Dressed like this, I'm afraid that
It’s because I can’t get into the Zhen Envoy’s Mansion.”
Huangfu Sinong seemed to have made up his mind and said stubbornly: "I can't wait until three days later, so I have to go and take a look today, otherwise I won't be able to sleep at night." Then he shook his sleeves and looked down at himself: "As for this
I believe that anyone who can win praise from Li Yan will not drive us out as beggars."
"Walk!"
"Going right now?"
"If you take the initiative to visit, of course you should take advantage of the opportunity."
Wang Sili stacked a pile of copper coins on the table and shouted to Dr. Jiu: "Doctor, settle the bill!"
The two of them were each wearing thick Hufu, with collars folded over each other to keep out the wind and cold, and hoods on their heads. They strode toward the governor's residence with their hands behind their backs.
…
Li Siye stood on the flat roof of Pei Guoliang's house, looking around and overlooking the city of Shule. He turned his head and looked at the envoy's mansion not far away. He could only see a patch of greenery, and the courtyard wall was too high to see through. His heart
I think it's a good thing that I can't overlook my house, otherwise I would have to use gunpowder to demolish the house.
Governor Pei was originally lying on the bed, but when he saw Li Siye standing up, he had no choice but to put on his boots and stand side by side with him.
"Can you please stop building the ancestral hall for Geng Gongjing and wait for two days?"
"Why? This is to comply with God's will. A certain person has already paid homage in front of the well and promised to complete the work. If you suddenly stop the work, how do you want me to explain it to God's will?"
Li Siye smacked his lips, God is indeed the most difficult person to explain.
"The triennial official examination of Longyou Province is about to take place. I don't want people to say that I am using auspiciousness to put money on my face and engage in face projects at this juncture."
"What is a face project?"
"Well, it's just a project that only cares about face and not about smugness."
Pei Guoliang was confused and still didn't understand. He just said vaguely: "If they ask, just say it has nothing to do with you and you are in charge of the construction."
"That's what you said, but who believes it?"
Li Siye looked through the gaps in the leaves next to the roof, and happened to see two people dressed as business travelers walking towards the governor's residence. The two people were walking with their heads held high, their hands behind their backs, and their stomachs were more arrogant than him. He raised his hands.
He arched his head towards Pei Guoliang and said, "A guest has arrived, and I have to go back to entertain them."
After saying that, he walked towards the stairs in the dome house. Pei Guoliang said loudly behind him: "Hey, why don't we repair the ancestral hall yet?"
"Let's talk again."
…
Huangfu and the two came to the gate of the Guarding Envoy's Mansion. There were two soldiers on the left and right of the main entrance, and the side door was open. He smiled and pointed to Wang Sili: "Come on, let's go there."
As soon as the two of them stepped across the threshold, a military attache wearing a dark green robe without a crotch walked out of the back-seat room, pointed at the two of them and asked, "Where did you come from without any rules? You just barged in without asking?"
Wang Sili frowned and then relaxed, quickly retracted his steps, raised his hands to Yan Xiaosi and said, "The two of us have something important to ask to see Ambassador Li Zhen. Please inform me on your behalf."
"General Li is not here." Yan Xiaosi looked at the two of them, probably because the other party did not call him "jun lord" but "honored master", he felt quite unhappy, glanced coldly and said: "I know.
What kind of place is this? Is it possible for businessmen like you to set foot in the envoy’s residence?"
Wang Sili was aroused by Yan Xiaosi's desire to fight: "What's wrong with the traders? Are traders not ordinary people of the Tang Dynasty? Can't they ask to see the envoy?"
"Nonsense, if our general meets you traders all day long, will he still have time to do official business?"
"Xiaosi." Twelve Niang's clear voice came from behind him: "Where do these two come from?"
Yan Xiaosi turned around and crossed his arms and replied: "Madam, two merchants came from nowhere and said they wanted to see the general."
The Twelfth Mother folded her hands and did not look at the two of them. Her hair was in a bun like a distant mountain. Her eyebrows were lightly brushed and she was calm and calm. She said calmly: "Since we are here to see my husband, I think I have something important to do. Let them come in."
Bar."
Yan Xiaosi had no choice but to cross his hands and say to Twelve Niangs: "Here."
"Please, both of you," Twelve Niang gently held up the hem of her skirt and walked in front. The two of them bowed their hands in thanks and followed behind. Yan Xiaosi stayed at the last with a depressed look on her face.
Wang Sili kept peeking at Twelve Niang's profile, sometimes thoughtfully, sometimes he hesitated to speak.
She led the two of them into the main hall of the outer courtyard, ordered her servants to bring them blankets and invited them to sit down. She also ordered them to make tea and entertain the guests. Then she bowed her head and saluted the two of them and said, "Take a seat and wait for now. My husband will come later."
return."
Wang Sili suddenly straightened up and bowed his hands and asked: "My wife looks like the same person. Wang Sili took the liberty to ask if you are Li Twelve Niang, Gongsun's disciple."
Twelve Niang turned around and looked at him. There was no fluctuation in her eyes. She lowered her head and replied, "That's right."
Wang Sili was speechless. Twelve Niang nodded to him, turned and walked out of the hall, and said softly to Yan Xiaosi who was about to leave: "Xiaosi, come with me."
They passed through the pillars on the outer edge of the main hall and stood in front of the entrance hall. Twelve Niang folded her hands and turned around, sighing and saying: "Xiaosi, you have no eyesight."
Xiaosi's eyes were stunned, then he realized and crossed his hands in shame: "Madam is teaching me a lesson."
She lowered her head and lowered her eyebrows, and said calmly: "The dignity of a person does not depend on what they wear, but on their eyebrows. If you don't have the ability to distinguish, it's best to treat everyone equally."