Yan Niang was happy, but when she heard Tong Xue mention it, she suddenly thought, "Lord Xu, he ......"

Most of the people are happy, is for them, the real benefits in hand, than to punish a bad person, let them be more happy, from the past to pay seventy percent of the tax, to the present only need to pay two percent, others help to pay two percent, more than double the amount of food every year, for them, there is probably no better thing than this, as for how the law should have been judged, most people, do not even know their own names, how will they know what is written in the law.

Tong Xue didn't continue to say this question, in fact, she regretted it a little when she blurted it out, why did she say this in front of Yan Niang, Yan Niang is not an ordinary person, she knows a lot, even if she hasn't had time to think about it because she is happy for a while, but she will definitely think about it later.

But now that it's out of her mouth, it's not good, as the so-called seeing through it or not saying it, many things are broken, and it's a little embarrassing.

Like now.

Tong Xue covered the embarrassment in her heart and touched the tip of her nose, "I know, he has his own ideas, in short, no matter what he does, I believe him." ”

Because of this incident, Tong Xue didn't stay in Yanniang's place for a long time, and went home directly, but she didn't expect to see Xu Wenda also there, Tong Xue looked at Xu Wenda with some freshness, "Xianggong came back very early today, is the yamen okay, Xianggong still has time to come back for lunch." ”

Xu Wenda said with a smile, "Didn't the lady say yesterday that she was going to make braised pork for me, how could I miss it, I packed the food box and sent it over, it must not be as good as the one that just came out of the pot." Besides, there are few things in the yamen today, so I can rest this afternoon, and I can also help the lady make wine. ”

The corners of Tong Xue's mouth curled, "I originally wanted to forget about jì, but since Xianggong said it, let's make braised pork today." When she went out today, Tong Xue changed into a goose-yellow dress, which was already the white skin of her cardamom years. The bun on the head is also very simple, and the headdress is made of light beads, which looks very energetic, and this smile is added. Xu Wenda was stunned.

Xu Wenda now recalls Tong Xue's appearance when she first entered the door, and her impression is a little blurred, more than a year, Tong Xue's beauty has become more and more beautiful.

Listening to Tong Xue's words, Xu Wenda scratched the tip of Tong Xue's nose. "The lady's habit of crossing the river and demolishing the bridge is not good. I just finished moving the wine yesterday, and I won't admit it today. ”

"I don't recognize anyone's account, and I don't dare to disown the adult's account." Thinking of what she heard from Yan Niang, Tong Xue said teasingly, "Xianggong, I haven't seen you for a few days, I didn't expect you to go from an unknown Zhizhou to a Qingtian master, I can't afford to mess with you." ”

Xu Wenda smiled and said in Tong Xue's ear, "Lord Qingtian." It's up to you. ”

Then he saw Tong Xue enter the kitchen, Xu Wenda leaned against the door, watching Tong Xue busy inside, and when Tong Xue needed it, he stepped forward to help Tong Xue deliver a seasoning.

It wasn't until the two of them finished eating that they didn't hear Tong Xue speak, Xu Wenda couldn't help it, and asked out loud, "I thought you would ask me why I let Li Hang go." ”

Tong Xue felt that she probably hadn't had lunch with Xu Wenda for a long time, and she was eating today. I felt that it was extraordinarily fragrant, and I was eating a little bit, touching my belly that was a little bulging, and I was sitting on a chair to eat it. Hearing Xu Wenda's question, Tong Xue blurted out and said, "I believe you have your own reasoning." ”

"So at least let him willingly pay the people taxes for three years, right?" Seeing that Xu Wenda was still looking at himself without saying a word, Tong Xue explained again, "If you really want to be sentenced, such a big crime." It will also be handed over to the Criminal Department, and finally wait for the results of the Criminal Department, we are so far from Yuzhou to Jianye, and the results will come down, and it will be said that we will wait until next year. And there are too many people passing through in the middle, and the variables are too great, if someone does something in the middle, I'm afraid this matter will not end in the end, and you will offend Sun Tongzhi, who is now in Yuzhou. ”

Although I don't know what the specific process is, she has also been an official wife for a while, and she has also watched a lot of costume dramas, Tong Xue looked at Xu Wenda with an expectant expression of praise, and asked with a smile, "Am I right?" ”

Xu Wenda nodded, "Another interesting thing is that I found out that Sun Tongzhi really didn't know about it. According to the evidence I have so far, this Sun Li is really a cunning fox, and it is no wonder that he has been able to entrench in Yuzhou for so many years. ”

Tong Xue pursed her lips, Tong Xue didn't like this person who was unfriendly to Xu Wenda at the beginning, but Xu Wenda didn't have as many opinions about him as before, and even had some appreciation, "What can be taken and what can't be taken, he has a clear heart, he can not only sit on the family property, but also completely pick himself up when anyone falls." ”

Tong Xue nodded, if this is the case, then he is indeed a talent, and he knows his heart well for the way of officials.

Xu Wenda felt that he was lucky, if he attacked him from Sun Li's point of view from the beginning, it would be counterproductive to say that it would be difficult, but it would make it even more difficult for him to move forward in Yuzhou, "It's just that I didn't expect that Xiao Wall would be in trouble, and what he did by himself was not leaky, but it was the brother-in-law he trusted who made such a big mistake." ”

Tong Xue still didn't believe it, "Can you really hide such a big thing from him?" ”

Xu Wenda said, "Sometimes, it's just a blind eye, and the closer the person, the less easy it is to notice." ”

In fact, Sun Li really didn't know about this matter, he was a person who was determined to return to his hometown in this position of acquaintance, how could he let his relatives make such a big mistake. So when the East Window incident happened, Sun Li was angry, and it was precisely because of this that he became more passive in this matter.

Tong Xue was still a little worried, "It's just that if you do this, you're not afraid of being impeached by others?" ”

"I'm afraid." Xu Wenda's expression couldn't find a trace of expression that matched the context of fear, and he was very frank, "But this Yuzhou is basically still under Sun Tongzhi's control, if someone impeaches me, aren't you worried that I will impeach him, connive at my uncle, oppress the people, and privately withhold official taxes, this is a crime to be connected." ”

"The most I can do is to remove myself from my official position and assign Lingnan." This kind of Xu Wenda still speaks the same Sven, but when he speaks this language, he inexplicably has a little more gangsterism, and he has a bit of a broken jar.

"Even if you are not afraid to serve here, you always have to go back to Beijing." Tong Xue looked at Xu Wenda with some tears and laughter, "Go back to Jianye, how can Yushi let you go." Before Tong Yu, they could participate in you for half a month, let alone such a big event. ”

Xu Wenda didn't speak. Tong Xue couldn't help but complain, "It's too sloppy." ”

Seeing that Xu Wenda still didn't speak, Tong Xue was a little cowardly, and she didn't say anything about it. Instead, he looked at Xu Wenda seriously, "I'm just worried about you." ”

Xu Wenda is really broken, "When I return to Jianye, no matter what I have done, what I am about to do." will cause them to be afraid, as long as there is His Majesty's support, no one else should be afraid. ”

This posture is alive and well off the image of a pampered and arrogant traitor, but the words suddenly changed, and the tone became a little sad inexplicably, "Besides, I want to be a person who makes His Majesty completely relieved, and there must always be some handle that can make me lose my head at any time in his hand, otherwise, how can he use it, in case you are too capable." Our children and grandchildren have been extended, and our Xu family has become a great family entrenched in the court in the future? ”

The emperor needs a knife that can clear the way for him, but he definitely doesn't want this person to be a perfect courtier who can't find problems and faults, and making mistakes sometimes makes him feel more at ease.

Besides, Xu Wenda came here mainly to make this place rich, at least to meet the tax payment standard every year, and clean up the coastal pirates, Xu Wenda did this, at least next year's taxes should be paid. In a certain way, it can be regarded as giving the emperor an explanation.

In addition, when Xu Wenda said this, it can be regarded as a change of direction to comfort Tong Xue. probably wanted to express to Tong Xue, it doesn't matter if you can't have children, maybe Your Majesty will feel that the Xu family should be supported because of this, because there is no heir.

But Tong Xue obviously didn't get this point, Tong Xue just suddenly thought of a lot of historical stories. The emperor always likes to repeat things like rabbits and dead dogs, and the current emperor can be courteous and virtuous, and can drink and talk in his small room, because he needs such a minister.

But what if he doesn't need it one day, just like Xu Wenda said, then he has to hold something in his hand that can make Xu Wenda lose his head at any time, so that no one can threaten his imperial power.

Tong Xue only felt chills all over her body, knowing that she would eventually get involved in the struggle between the emperor and the family, she really shouldn't let Xu Wenda go to the exam. If it weren't for the fact that the court situation is so complicated now, how could a scholar like Xu Wenda be blue-eyed by the emperor.

His fate is probably to pass the exam, and then be released for three years, another three years, and decades before he can return to the court of Jianye, just like those officials in the court, he may not be able to go down in history, at least he can die right.

But now, Tong Xue sometimes doesn't want to think about the future results.

Tong Xue pounced on Xu Wenda's body, leaned on Xu Wenda's shoulder and said sullenly, "Then in case one day His Majesty doesn't support you, let's take a boat to go outside, the outside world is so big, there are many places that are not the king's land, and when the time comes, no matter how long his arm is, he won't be able to control you, I heard people say that many goods from the sea are transported from far away countries, in those places, people look different from us, the eyes are green, the hair is yellow, it must be a particularly interesting place." ”

Xu Wenda touched Tong Xue's head, at least Tong Xue still remembered to run with him when he left, which was not a gratifying progress.

Tong Xue's plan, where does it seem that the emperor does not support his plan, this is clearly the emperor's plan to kill him, Xu Wenda believes that he will not come to that day, originally he wanted the imperial examination, just to make his family live a better life, not to want power to tilt the government and the opposition, and the emperor Majesty Xià to do it, "As long as His Majesty wants to pull out the power of the family, he will definitely use the knife of our poor scholars, if there is no enemy, His Majesty will not need a knife, then I will resign and go into hiding, I will accompany you everywhere to do business, and accompany you to the countries of those who have green eyes. ”

Tong Xue said with a smile, "Then it's a word." ”

If there really is a day, she has space, and she should be able to save the lives of her family.

Xu Wenda also said with a smile, "If you say anything, I will listen to you." ”

Seeing Tong Xue smiling, Xu Wenda's heart just mentioned, this was relieved, Xu Wenda smiled, although his expression still didn't seem to change significantly, but seeing Tong Xue's eyes, Xu Wenda now even spoke with warmth, Xu Wenda touched the top of Tong Xue's head, "Since you have such a lofty ideal, you can't make wine yet." If you go to sea to other countries, you must have silver. ”

Tong Xue touched her stomach, she really used her brain, it was digested quickly, and her belly, which was still a little swollen just now, was a little flat to touch, and it should have been a long time, thinking that her money-making business was pressed on those wines, she immediately frowned, "It's all your fault, tell me that I don't have these things, and I have been sad for a long time." Hurry up and follow me. ”

Tong Xue pulled Xu Wenda to the kitchen in a hurry, and began to demonstrate to Xu Wenda, while demonstrating, he also explained the steps to Xu Wenda, "We brew rice wine, first steam the rice, and then put the koji according to my appearance...... If you put the rice in the jar, you can't make it all solid, and you have to leave a hole in the middle, as I do now. ”

Tong Xue made one side by herself first, then sealed the jar in her hand, looked up at Xu Wenda, and looked at Xu Wenda with some expectation, Xu Wenda used to learn everything relatively easily, this winemaking is so simple, she has demonstrated it once, it should be no problem, "Do you understand?" ”

Xu Wenda nodded, he remembered the steps, but those in Tong Xue's mouth, put some koji, and make deep holes, which were a little blurry, but looking at Tong Xue's size should be right, "I probably understand." ”

Tong Xue said with a little dissatisfaction, "What is it called." We only need to succeed in this wine, and we must not fail. This koji is time-consuming to make, and this rice, this jar is a lot, if you make a mistake, there is no wine in the stall, all sour, I will cry to you. ”

Xu Wenda watched Tong Xue's movements while following along, thinking that this would not be wrong, so he patted his chest, "Don't worry, leave it to me." ”

Tong Xue was still a little uneasy, and then took out all the red paper cut two days ago, cut it into many small pieces with thread, and then handed a small stack to Xu Wenda, "Wait a minute, you put your name on all the wine you brewed, mark it, and wait until the day the wine is released, I want to take a closer look at how you are doing." (To be continued.) )