Chapter 69: The Mountain Country of Xiqu

When Su Wen knelt down to receive the holy decree, his father-in-law helped Su Wen up, and while congratulating, he took out the official seal, tiger talisman and other things wrapped by Huang Ling and handed them to Su Wen.

Su Wen didn't understand the Chinese used in the holy decree, and probably knew that he had been appointed as a martial champion, and he was appointed an official called Du Wei. I didn't expect that I was born an insulator of an official, and a person who had never been mixed with the group leader could still be an official, so I couldn't help but be overjoyed. Holding his father-in-law's hand, he stuffed a roll of food stamps in his hand, and said, "Joy and joy together." Immediately coughed, leaned into his father-in-law's ear and lowered his voice and said embarrassedly: "This father-in-law, I won't tell you, I don't understand literature and science, what does this holy decree say?"

The father-in-law quietly put the money into his cuffs, was startled by his words, and secretly scolded: It is really the world that is declining, the officialdom is dark, and the heads of the fraud cases that are rolling down can't scare these dynasty moths? This kid is so bold that you dare to bribe the people around the emperor even if you are corrupt yourself? Another thought: This product has been appointed as a martial champion without the palace test! In the holy decree, it is said that an illiterate person is both civil and military! Besides Lejia, is there another person behind him? It can be seen that this person is not simple! I can't afford to offend anyone. Fortunately, the emperor is far away in the future, otherwise I really don't know what kind of basket will come out. Forget it, since you have taken people's money, you should naturally eliminate disasters with others.

said with a smile: "The old slave first congratulates General Su on his double happiness." What this holy decree says is all praise, saying that General Su's martial arts are world-famous, both civil and military, and he has made several great achievements. Thanks to the emperor's grace, he first appointed Wu Zhuangyuan. The border city beasts are in an emergency.. He also released the governor of Xiqushan State to be fully responsible for the military and political affairs of Xiqushan vassal state. Later, Lord Su was comparable to the vassal king in the subject country of Xiqu Mountain. ，。 ”

"Thank you, father-in-law. Su Wen snorted and thought, "Is this decree too fast?" The emperor is also here? Is he going to meet me later? Why don't you behave better and try to read a book? Just as he was about to ask clearly, the father-in-law took out another secret letter and whispered, "There is another secret edict here." ”

Su Wen whispered: "Since it is a secret edict, don't read it, tell me the content directly." The father-in-law knew in his heart that he couldn't understand it, right? He looked at it and told him: "The emperor's secret decree is that someone will be sent to you to be placed under house arrest, and the palace will provide it as needed." This matter is confidential and must not be leaked. After speaking, he urged Su Wen to say: "The matter is urgent, the emperor means that Master Su can take office, so let the old slave go." ”

After receiving the two holy decrees in a daze, Su Wen had not yet figured out the situation, and several flying cars flew in the distance. Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, the father-in-law secretly reminded: "General Su, the holy decree is to be announced to the world, you don't know how to read?"

"Father-in-law, don't worry, this matter is not shameful enough, where will I talk nonsense. Su Wen complained in his heart, he was really lonely and unheard, and he had never seen anyone who won the first place in the white paper? Wen Zhuangyuan was illiterate? I was a martial artist who didn't know how to read! Besides, I just couldn't understand classical Chinese. Seeing that he is about to take office, I can't help but feel that this is too resolute. Ask the public: "Where is the subject country of Xiqu Mountain, and is it far from Xinsu City?"

The father-in-law whispered back to him: "There is a flying car, it will be there in two days." ”

Hearing this, it was like someone poured a basin of cold water on his head, and the smile on Su Wen's face froze......

Observing words and emotions is the foundation of his father-in-law's life, seeing that his face has changed greatly, although he doesn't know the reason, he doesn't touch his moldy head. Others will go crazy if they take the martial champion, this person's behavior is really abnormal, no wonder the emperor will arrange for himself to come over to announce the decree.

urged him to pack up some things haphazardly, and without even giving him a chance to say goodbye to his teammates, he was sent to the team.

The speeding car went all the way to the west, changing drivers and beasts in several large cities along the way. Two days later, in the evening, Su Wen was sent to a large city surrounded by mountains. After receiving the report in advance, several officials greeted him. After the meal, various documents, official seals, and tiger charms were handed in. After some red tape, it was late at night.

I thought hard about it for two days on the road, but I didn't understand what the problem was, so I was naturally happy to do things. Several officials saw that his face was not good, and said with a smile on their faces: "Lord Su is tired of traveling and driving, I don't know if your lord lives in the governor's mansion or has other arrangements?" There is a palace in the city, which has been vacant for many years, and the lower officials have already cleaned it out, if you don't dislike it..."

Without waiting for him to finish, Su Wen asked, "Uh... Where did the previous lieutenant live?" Although Su Wen had never been an official, he also knew that this thing in the palace was taboo and should never be touched.

Another official arched his hand and said, "Your Excellency, wait a moment, I'll go check the information, we didn't come when the previous lieutenant left." ”

Su Wen was in a very bad mood, and his tired feet were soft and crisp, so he didn't want to be so troublesome. Thinking about staying in the City Lord's Mansion for one night. The officials seemed to have a difficult face, and when they saw that he was expressionless, they didn't dare to shirk ...

Lying on the big bed of the carved brocade quilt in the city lord's mansion until the sun was three poles, he still couldn't close his eyes. racked his brains, took huge risks, and paid countless blood and sweat to complete the plan. In exchange, all expectations were unreasonably disappointed, not to mention checking the information of demon beasts, and I didn't even see the emperor's face. The extreme loss made the whole person feel like falling into a cold ice cave, and the chill was bone-chilling. I began to wonder if I was up to the job. Or should accept the fate of ordinary people, go back to get married and have children, and then make careful calculations every day and run around for life.

Since he couldn't sleep, he simply yawned and walked out of the main hall and out of the house. At the entrance of the main hall is a large square courtyard, paved with stones, and a pavilion in the middle. Only then did I know that I only lived in a huge courtyard, no wonder it was so clean. In the yard, a hunchbacked old man in Tsing Yi was staggering and sweeping the floor, Su Wen shouted uncle, the person probably had his ears behind his back, and he turned around and found that there was a person, Su Wen had not been active for a few days, and he was uncomfortable, so he went to help him sweep the yard, and chatted a few words before sitting in the pavilion in a daze.

Touching the jade pendant in his heart, he knew that there was an open passage nearby. Thinking about simply going to S City to find a job casually, even if it is to deliver a courier lunch, at least I can continue my ordinary life with Coco Zhu. Just don't care about the matter of Dengxian Bridge, the monster beast is coming, there are tanks and planes to deal with, and it is not your turn to worry about it.

But what about the hope that has been brought to everyone? The pride of my parents, Coco Zhu's house? Fatty, Jenny, Lao Pu, do you want to tell them, I'm sorry to disappoint you! I've been here for many days, has the company's loan money been spent? This time, the demon pills earned have been returned to Su Mei, and I just thought of Su Mei...... The old man brought a pot of tea, and the two drank tea, relatively silent.

A little guy in Tsing Yi came to the courtyard, hid by the door and probed his brain, scratching his ears and cheeks, Su Wen called him in, and the little guy waved his hand again and again, but he became more and more impatient. Su Wen had no choice but to go out, and the little guy breathed a sigh of relief, saluted, and said: "Big master, the little one's name is Qian Wu, and he is your old entourage, why do you live here?

Su Wen turned his head to look at the old man in Tsing Yi and thought, is there still this bridge? Could it be a master like a sweeping monk? Looking at his old appearance, Long Zhong does not look like a strong martial artist. Quietly asked, "What is the identity of that person?"

Qian Wu made an exaggerated gesture and said: "My lord, how can I know about this old man's affairs." He was in there when I was younger. Qian Si, who gave him food, said a word, and was beaten to death with a stick. I have a body on top of my head, and I have a few lives to dare to ask this. ”

Su Wen found a column of soldiers standing outside the courtyard wall, and no longer asked, only secretly remembering this in his heart.

Qian Wu led him to a courtyard next door, where the green bamboo rockery and flowing water were even more quiet and elegant. When I was eating, I heard a commotion and asked Qian Wudao, who was standing on the sidelines, "Who is making a noise?" Qian Wu was a teenager, and he didn't seem to be clever, so he replied to him stupidly: "My eldest lord, there is the city government in front, what is the place of the city government? The previous old man has been gone for a few months, and hasn't this accumulated a lot of grievances? When I heard that the new old man was coming, they all gathered outside to cry out for grievances. ”

Do you still have to try the case when you co-author? Su Wenzheng wondered. Qian Wu flattered: "My eldest lord, can you take me to see the case of your old man? Although it is only separated by a wall, I have not seen it." ”

Su Wen nodded, thinking that this person was quite funny, and asked him, "Aren't you serving the city lord?"

When Qian Wu heard this, he became excited: "My eldest lord, which city lord is so shabby as your old man, who came from afar to take office alone." The previous city lord was carried by eight large sedan chairs when he went out, and he was also sitting in a three-horse carriage when he went out of the city. The aunts and wives have five rooms, and there are a lot of servants and maids. There are eight courtyards in this house, and sometimes they are not enough to live. How can it be my turn to serve? I used to brush my horse and pour it into the bucket, didn't it happen that no one in the house had arranged for me to give you. ”

"Uh... You used to be a horse boy, right?

"My eldest lord, what about your old man's cold me? I have no money and power, and I can't shoot horses well, how can I be a horse child? You old man doesn't know what a clean bucket is? So where does your old man relieve himself at night? In the yard?"

"Shut up, I'm eating. Su Wen couldn't eat anymore, put down his chopsticks and thought: What are these officials arranging?

Su Wen also wanted to see the freshness, so he let this fool lead him to the outer hall, and sure enough, he saw the noisy crowd being stopped outside the hall by the officials. When an official saw Su Wen coming, he hurriedly came over to salute and asked, "My lord, is the civilian clothes you wore today not going to be promoted?"

Su Wen knew that he was a county prince, but he didn't remember his name, let alone how big an official he was, since he was leading people to greet him, he must be one level younger than himself. Asked him, "Where can I get the official uniform?" The man was stunned by the question, and quickly explained: "My lord, didn't you send it to you when you gave the seal?" Su Wen remembered the luggage in the other flying cars, and realized that the luggage was his own, and it must be inside.

Jun Cheng is an old official who has accumulated years, and seeing that he is young, he used a few flying cars to send him. Presumably there is a big heel in the court, just to mix up the qualifications. Where do you dare to slack off, let the officials inform the government not to open for the time being, and let them go into the back hall to watch tea. 1510 explained the rules of officialdom.

There are too many rules, and Su Wen can't understand them very well, so he asked him what he cared about: "What is the origin of the old man in the back?"

Jun Cheng was surprised: "Don't you know? Our Xiqushan country is not as big as a county, it is a serious country, although it is not as powerful as the seven countries, but this level is the same. ”

Is it really a vassal state? No wonder it's so remote. Su Wen also wondered, did he misunderstand the emperor? This is a heavy task? Asked the county Cheng: "Is there a Song country in our Xiqushan country?" The county man smiled embarrassedly, "It is not small on the map, it is half the size of the Song country." Su Wen felt that half of it was also a big country, and his morale was a little higher.

Jun Cheng continued: "It's just that the population is too small, only about 100,000 households, and they live in one big city, three small cities, and the four cities are not far away. It's a pity that other places are mountains and grasslands, and there are two or three hundred thousand households in a big city in the Song Kingdom, and the capital is nearly one million. The difference in national strength is more than a hundred times. ”

After chatting for a while, Su Wen understood that Xiqushan Country was located in the middle of the east and west continents, and three hundred years ago it was a transportation artery connecting the two continents. Later, the grasslands in the north were occupied by monsters, and the mountains in the west had no roads. Although it is close to Xisu, if you want to go over, you have to go back to the interior, and then pass through the northern army garrison in the north, and there is no production in itself, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a poor and remote area.

The Xiqushan Kingdom was nominally a country, but the royal population withered. Thirty years ago, the court cut the domain, but I didn't find an heir who could cut it. Simply moved the rest of the palace to the city government to take care of it, and also set up a lot of rules, now there is only an old man left, the old minister has been an official here for decades, a few months ago he returned to his hometown after illness, everyone follows the old routine, the people are simple, and they are safe.

Although the vassal states had the right to collect taxes, the people were in a difficult situation and could not collect taxes. The officials were barely able to get by with the salaries of the court, but because of the remoteness of the road, half of the vacancies were not filled by anyone.

Su Wen figured it out, and threw himself into the poor countryside to eat and wait for death, which can be regarded as the emperor's reward for meritorious deeds, otherwise the people's hearts will be scattered, and the team will not be easy to lead. But what did you do wrong? Could it really be that you have the aura of an ordinary person?

The more I thought about it, the more disheartened I became.... If there is nothing to do, let the county open a court to hear the case and go to see something new.

The officials shouted down: Ascend to the hall, and several officials should be mighty. Amused Su Wen, hey, is this the bridge of singing? Learning the drama scenes on TV, he walked to the city lord's seat, touched a shocking wood, slapped it casually, and said, "Who is making a noise?" Jun Cheng was startled, what kind of routine is this? Helplessly, he asked the official to let a couple of people in.

The solemn atmosphere was immediately spoiled by the visitor. The people who came did not kneel, but saluted the lord in the hall and quarreled again.

An old man pointed to a woman and said, "Qiao's daughter-in-law, you are not authentic, how can you take advantage of it and still don't recognize it." ”

The woman was a little beautiful, and she was not angry, but said with a smile: "I said Uncle Liu, how did I take advantage of your old age? You let the neighbors see, what else can you take advantage of at such an age?"

Uncle Liu was annoyed and scolded: "Don't pretend to be garlic with me, I won't tell you those words, now we have a new city owner in Xiqushan Country, and we have a place to judge." He turned his head and said to the old man in the hall: "This young man, you have to be the master of my old man, this daughter-in-law of the Qiao family has taken advantage of my old man and still doesn't admit it." ”

The woman didn't care about him, she talked nonsense for a while, and the neighbors were also clamoring outside the hall, and Su Wen couldn't hear what he said at all. But I was horrified, what was the situation? As soon as I took office, I encountered a strange incident? The old man sued the young woman for taking advantage? Could it be sexual harassment? Is this the plaintiff and the defendant the opposite?

Thinking about it, since they have all been promoted, they have to ask about the situation first. "Snap" slapped the startling wood, startling the record next to him, the ink pen fell on the paper, smashing out a black flower... "Don't make any noise, Uncle Liu, you say it first, what did she take advantage of you?"

But the woman didn't get up, and said first: "Where is the need to bother the master, this matter is actually simple! He said he did it, but I said I didn't do it." And no neighbors saw it, how to count things that were empty and unfounded. I don't take advantage of your Uncle Liu, and it will be clear at a glance when I am born. It's your Uncle Liu's family, so naturally your money is indispensable. ”

Uncle Liu said: "It was your Qiao family's daughter-in-law who begged me the day before yesterday, and I agreed, if you don't give money when the matter is done, this thing will not be authentic!"

Belch.... What the hell? Su Wen's head is full of sweat, this is not harassment, this is a more serious case? Even if money is given, it is a major matter that undermines public order and corrupts the social atmosphere. Is it a gifted uncle? Seeing that the woman's speech was clear, he asked her, "Tell me what happened." ”

The woman said, "It's about horses being bred ,...." Before he finished speaking, Su Wen let out a sigh of relief. I rubbed it, and almost had a misunderstanding. I couldn't help but let her shut up first, and called out to the county and asked, "This horse breeding is also in charge?" The county replied: "Originally, Ma Cheng was in charge, but the previous Ma Cheng was kicked to death by the horse, and he has not been filled, so he has to take care of it." ”

Su Wen was almost outstripped of his anger: "Shouldn't I?Ma Cheng take care of the official horses??The horse breeding of the two families is also in charge?" Jun Cheng said: "She is raising a military horse! But you don't have to pay attention to the horse breed, the daughter-in-law of the Qiao family has raised a foal in case it doesn't comply with the regulations, and if no one pays for raising horses, she will be fined." Su Wen completely lost his temper and raised his voice: "There are still rules for the foal?"

Uncle Liu was deaf and clear-sighted, and said busily: "Master, have you never raised a military horse? I heard that you are a military general, and you have never raised a horse to ride a horse, right? The horses are also divided into sizes, heavy cavalry use heavy horses, and archers should use endurance horses that are born to walk fast on the opposite side, which is less affected by the bumps on the horse's back, and the arrows are shot smoothly. My family has a good breed* horse, and it costs a lot of money to match it once. Qiao's daughter-in-law sent the mare over the day before yesterday, the villain had already been matched yesterday, and the mare ran back by herself today, not to say that I didn't work. What do you mean by that?"

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Su Wen's head was about to explode. Other feudal officials do some great things for the benefit of the people, but they have to worry about the sexual well-being of the two horses? It seems that the ordinary people on their bodies can't get rid of the Buff, so they simply say that they are not in good health, and decide to say goodbye to the world.