The torrential rain was pouring down, and the rain hung a curtain of water along the eaves, and I stood in front of the window of the house, and I could not see the barracks on the opposite side.

"It's been raining for a day and a night, why hasn't it stopped, and the adults ordered me to go to the countryside to inspect." Li Dongjie circled around the house and said with a worried face.

The high scribe next to him laughed secretly, he had never seen this master so worried about business, and he heard Wan Lao Wu say that this master saw a little lady in Huayang Township, and he was so anxious that he couldn't go to meet the beauty. The high scribe got up, lifted the kettle from the corner of the house, made tea, and said with a smile: "Master Li is diligent in his work, and the adults must be happy when they know it." Don't worry, this rain won't last long, and it should stop in another hour, so as not to delay Li Ye to do big things. ”

Li Dongjie glanced at the high scribe, this kid was frivolous, and he spoke Pi Li Yangqiu, shouldn't he know something.

Returning to his seat and sitting down, Li Dongjie said in an official tone: "I've been busy going to the countryside these days, what's going on in the room?" If you have time to sort out the account books of the land and mu taxes, you may not know when it will come to us, so prepare early, if something goes wrong, you and I can't afford to be guilty. ”

The high scribe scolded secretly in his heart, and said with a smiling face: "Master Li, don't worry, I have already done it according to your instructions, and I will not find fault with the battle." ”

"Hmm", Li Dongjie snorted with his nose and asked in a long tone, "Has Huang Laogen been here in Chengdong?" ”

There is a 200-acre field outside the east gate of the county seat, and the Tang River flows through it, which is really a fertile land for drought and flood protection. The surname of this piece of land is Huang, and the ancestor is a lifter, and it has been passed down to this generation that Huang Laogen has declined. Old roots, old roots, one brother, parents love and are arrogant, eating, drinking, prostituting and gambling do everything, after the death of their parents, they even became Ben Jiali, the shop was sold out, and only the last 200 acres of land were sold for thousands of acres.

This Huang Laogen gambled in Jinyufang and owed 1,000 taels of gambling money, and the shopkeeper Du of Jinyufang spoke, limiting him to pay it off within one month, otherwise he would use the land to pay off the debt. The high-grade fields in Renzhou are seven taels and one mu, two hundred and seventy-four, these fields are worth 1,400 taels of silver, Huang Laogen is not a fool, of course he refuses, he can get more than 400 taels if he sells it.

Li Dongjie has coveted this land for a long time, and found Huang Laogen to invest 1,100 taels to ask Huang Laogen to sell the land to him, but Huang Laogen refused, and looked for someone to sell the land everywhere. Li Dongjie sent people to spread the news that no one was allowed to buy this land, otherwise they would not be able to get along with him. Seeing that it has been a few days since the shopkeeper Du spoke, why didn't Huang Laogen come to the door?

Seeing that the rain was light, and the water curtain in front of the eaves had become a string of fine beads, Li Dongjie looked out, his heart was like grass, and he stood up and walked out.

The official Wan Lao Wu came over with a few people, and Lao Yuan smiled and bowed his waist and said, "Master Li, go out, the little one will accompany you." ”

Li Dongjie didn't look at Wan Lao Wu, and saw Huang Laogen cowering behind him at a glance, and said with a smile: "Lao Gen, I have figured it out, don't grind, I will go to the countryside in a while." ”

Huang Laogen didn't answer, and looked at the old man next to him for help, Li Dongjie was stunned, what's going on? Who is this old farmer? Who is the young man next to him?

The old farmer is Grandpa Shi, whose name is He Dongshui, and Jiang Anyi is naturally beside him. Two days ago, Jiang Anzhu learned about Huang Laogen's land sale from Mazhi County in Xinghuaguan, and immediately had an idea, first discussed with Grandpa Shi, and he came forward to buy the land, which involved the Li family, and Grandpa Shi did not dare to agree. Jiang Anyi promised to let Shi's family move to live in Texas and give them 100 acres of fertile land.

can keep up with the champion and have no worries, the stone family agreed to help after discussion. So, Grandpa Shi took Jiang Anyi to find Huang Laogen and bought his family's field with 1,400 taels of silver. Seeing that the deadline was not a few days away, Huang Laogen was worried, and the world fell to save the star, so he naturally agreed, and immediately braved the rain to take Grandpa Shi to go through the transfer procedures.

When Li Dongjie learned that the beaked duck had flew, he glared at Grandpa Shi viciously, and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "Old man, you are so bold." ”

Grandpa Shi was so frightened that he trembled, and Jiang Anyi remembered Hou Qima when he saw Li Dongjie's appearance, all of them were corrupt officials and corrupt officials who should be killed. This is not the time to attack, Jiang Anyi held back his anger and said: "This official, buying and selling land is not illegal, why should you be bold." ”

Li Dongjie looked at Jiang Anyi as if he had read a book, snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves and left, and Wan Lao Wu hurriedly followed.

The deed, the application, and the cut, the high scribe got a tael of silver secretly stuffed by Jiang Anyi, his hands and feet were nimble, the service was enthusiastic, and the government was registered, and the 200 acres of land was surnamed Huang. Huang Laogen took Jiang Anyi's silver ticket, checked it clearly and hurriedly left.

Jiang Anyi sighed, it's not easy to come out, they all say that the poor family is rich, and 1,400 taels of silver flew like this, is it time to go to Jinyufang and withdraw some money, it is estimated that the shopkeeper Du saw that he directly called someone with a machete.

Out of the county Yajiang Anyi walked not fast, pay attention to the movement, and sure enough, the footsteps behind him came after him, it was Wan Lao Wu. Wan Lao Wu pretended to be sorry and said: "Young man, you are in trouble, do you know?" ”

Jiang Anyi's performance looked ignorant, and said puzzledly: "What is the law of paying for land, I didn't steal or rob." ”

Wan Lao Wu saw that Jiang Anyi was a mallet, turned his face to Grandpa Shi and said, "Old man, you don't know the official just now, that is the county master Cao Li, the nephew of the county master Li." That piece of land was originally taken by Master Li, but you bought it, can Master Li not be angry? ”

Seeing Grandpa Shi's face turn pale, Wan Lao Wu continued to add ingredients and said, "I just saw that the situation was not right, and I was afraid that you would suffer a loss, so I chased him out and persuaded him a few words." Alas, but Master Li was on the fire, he couldn't listen to it, and he said that he wanted to give you a little color to see. ”

"What can I do about this?" Grandpa Shi was really panicked, and glanced at Jiang Anyi.

Seeing that Old Man He was panicked, Wan Lao Wu was secretly proud in his heart, and sighed with sympathy, and said, "Old man, I have a way, I don't know if I should talk about it or not?" ”

"That's a good feeling. This official, there is a teahouse in front, please move, I invite you to drink a cup of tea, and chat while eating. Grandpa Shi said according to the pre-designed routine.

The fish began to swallow the bait, Wan Lao Wu smiled proudly, this transaction was completed, Li Ye promised to give himself a reward of ten taels of silver, and said that he would promote himself with the county lord's kind words. Wan Lao Wu walked briskly, and didn't notice Jiang Anyi's admiring eyes when he looked at Grandpa Shi, the old drama bone, the acting was really in place, how natural this trembling was. Grandpa Shi can't say it when he has pain in his heart, how can I act, I'm really afraid.

Wick cake, bean paste rolls, peach blossom crisp, sesame balls, and four plates of dim sum are served on a porcelain plate, which is pleasing to the eye, sweet and soft. Wan Lao Wu ate two pieces of each, and then picked up the tea and rinsed his mouth, he had already heard and understood in the conversation just now that He Dongshui was just the landlord of Pingling Village, and the young man next to him was his distant relative, a child.

With the bottom in his heart, Wan Lao Wu opened his mouth and said: "Old man, you are a local, the power of the Li family will not be unaware, this Linyang County is the territory of other people." To put it mildly, the county lord is just a decoration. ”

Grandpa Shi nodded, Wan Lao Wu picked up a piece of bean paste roll and threw it into his mouth, and said vaguely: "You didn't inquire clearly before buying the land, that Huang Laogen offended Uncle Yiyong's Mansion and had to sell the land to pay off the debt." Li Ye took pity on him and made a bid, but this kid planned to sell it for a high price, and as a result, you bought this land, which offended Uncle Yiyong's Mansion and the Li family. ”

"How good is that? Master Wan, didn't you just say that there is a way, please show me the way, my old man will definitely not forget your great kindness. Grandpa Shi pulled Wan Lao Wu's sleeve and said.

"There is a way, you know, there are many people in the county who hang the land in the name of Lord Li, so that Lord Li will help you carry the burden, and Uncle Yiyong can't blame you. You hang the land in the name of Lord Li, Lord Li is from a noble background, and you can be tax-exempt according to the law, you only need to give nine percent of the transaction to Lord Li, so that you can avoid disasters and increase the harvest, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds. ”

"How can that be done", Jiang Anyi interjected, "I heard that only six and seven percent of the harvest will be collected in Yiyongbo's Mansion, and nine percent is too much." ”

Wan Lao Wu glared at Jiang Anyi and sneered: "Young man, you have to think about it clearly, what is the result of offending Lord Li." If it weren't for your uncle begging me, I wouldn't have bothered to pay attention to this and let Li Ye settle accounts with you. ”

Wan Lao Wu said that he was about to get up, but Grandpa Shi hurriedly grabbed him and said, "The little baby doesn't know how important it is, Master Wan, don't take it to heart, but this nine cents is indeed a bit much, or you need to discuss it with Li Ye." Eight cents, eight cents, I will hang the field in the name of Lord Li. ”

"Alas, I'm just soft-hearted, and I can't listen to the old man's pleas." Wan Lao Wu made a gesture, ate a few pieces of dim sum one after another, stood up and said: "Li Ye has gone to the countryside, and when he comes back, I will tell him again, tomorrow, you will bring the land deed, and you are still waiting for my news in this teahouse." ”

Wan Lao Wu left, Jiang Anyi and Grandpa Shi did not return to Pingling Village, and hurried to West Street. Yi Yong Bo Mansion is located in West Street, there is a restaurant not far from Bo Mansion, noon has arrived, there are many diners in the restaurant. The guy stepped forward to greet him, and Jiang Anyi said, "We're here to find someone." As soon as the person he was looking for said, the man led him up to the private room on the second floor.

There were already two people waiting in the private room, and when they saw Grandpa Shi, one of the middle-aged people stood up and said, "Uncle He, why are you here now, my cousin and nephew have been waiting for you for a while." ”

"I'm sorry, something delayed", Grandpa Shi said, "Did you order food?" Let the guys serve the food, and let's talk while eating. ”

When the wine and food were served, the middle-aged man picked up the cup and introduced another younger person, and said, "Old man, this is the cousin I mentioned to you, he is in charge of the Bofu, and my Tian is to give him face to hang in the name of the Bofu." ”

Grandpa Shi hurriedly toasted, the man took a sip reservedly, put down the glass and said, "If it weren't for my cousin looking for me, I really wouldn't want to bother with this matter." Without further ado, did you bring the title deed, show me. ”

Jiang Anyi hurriedly took out the title deed from his arms and handed it over, the man flipped it over, and said with a smile: "This land is good, a good land for drought and flood." Okay, I'll tell the chief steward how about a seven-centimeter harvest? ”

Seeing that Grandpa Shi nodded in agreement, the man returned the field deed to Jiang Anyi, and said, "Wait in front of the mansion tomorrow, I will go to the government with you to go through the delivery procedures, and I will prepare the secret deed, and then the open deed will be exchanged for the secret deed." ”

Jiang Anyi hurriedly said: "This big brother, it's better to meet at the teahouse next to the county government tomorrow, I invite you to have breakfast somewhere, and we will go to the county government office after eating early, which is convenient." ”

The man agreed.

The fragrant bait has been sown, and the two big fish have come to peck at it, and it depends on tomorrow whether they can catch them all.