It was already June, the sun was scorching, the summer breeze was hot, the huge construction site horns by the ferry, the sound of piling, the shouts of merchants recruiting coolie boatmen, and the muffled hum of coolies added to this enthusiasm, all like a wave, and the ears of the people in the noisy sheds were buzzing.

But all this, with Lu Shi's sentence: "Kill a few and don't obey until they agree." The above voices seemed to come to an abrupt end. Even the scorching sun and hot wind suddenly turned into a cold winter, and the sunlight that poured in from all sides suddenly lost its temperature.

Yichuan's master and master suddenly felt that their backs were cold and full of cold sweat.

Looking closely at the white-robed young man who had sat back behind the desk and picked up a piece of raw-edged papyrus to write something, there was a kind of calm on his face, which was always gentle and lightly.

However, this decision was not in the ears of the chief bookkeeper, and instead of sorrow for his colleagues, he had a kind of hatred for the young man.

Feeling the sudden change in the atmosphere in the workshop, he raised his head, stopped the pen in his hand, glanced at the people like wood carvings and clay sculptures, and said lightly: "The face is given by others, if someone else gives it but throws him to the ground, then he can only bear everything in the future." Then he shook his head helplessly and whispered: "I didn't want to kill more, but if I am not satisfied with such a bone and marrow sucking, killing can only be for the sake of heaven, then I will not hesitate to raise the butcher's knife." ”

Turning his head to look at the captain of the prison sergeant standing behind him, he ordered, "Brother Trouble, send a few capable brothers, let's make a cameo appearance as an assassin." ”

The captain did not hesitate at all and said, "Resolutely complete the task." ”

"Good." For the habitual assurance of this sergeant, Lu Shi definitely accepted that they had the capital to ensure the completion of the task, and he firmly believed in the confidence of this brother. But after thinking about it, I still had a bit of a tricky admonition: "However, remember, only kill the main culprit, and coerce no matter what." Their home is small and untouchable. ”

"I know the military regulations." Regarding King Chuang's advice, the captain of the prison sergeant squad solemnly accepted it.

"Okay." Lu Shi nodded, then thought about it, picked up the pen and pulled out an ordinary hemp paper, such straw paper, or produced locally, due to the problem of raw materials, the color is not good, can only be used as ordinary window paper or children to practice calligraphy, according to the rules, the correspondence or the purchase of white paper, especially this kind of official correspondence between the two county high-level exchanges, more needed, but Lu Shi felt that there was no need to waste an ultimatum to write an ultimatum for such an ignorant thing, so he took this chapter of rough paper and said while writing: " Let's salute first and then soldiers, make one last effort, I'll write an ultimatum, and trouble the master bookkeeper, how about crossing the river again? ”

The master bookkeeper stepped forward without hesitation and said: "That's right, if those pickled things are still obsessed, then there is no complaint, and the lower official is willing to run again." ”

The master also stood up and said: "You can't live if you do your own evil, this is the way of heaven." ”

Lu Shi was noncommittal to the master's comments, it seemed to be talking to himself, and it seemed to be humane to all the people in the grass shed: "Actually, our old business is to do this, it can also be said to be the way for heaven, as the people say, we are the next generation of Tianlong, but, during this time, it seems that our minions have not been exposed for a long time, which has made some people have some bad illusions about us - we are already a harmless grass snake, in fact, the minions are still exposed from time to time, so as to remind some people that the dragon is the dragon, Even when he was napping, he was definitely not a grass snake. ”

After writing an ultimatum, he folded it casually and handed it to the main book waiting in front of the table, and the main book didn't read the contents, but put it in his arms casually, and went straight away.

With an ultimatum, the master bookkeeper had mixed feelings in his heart, after all, he was still a court official, and now, not only was he doing things for the thief, but he had also become a messenger for the thief, especially in his heart, he was still very proud, this seemed to be very funny, standing on the fork in the road leading to the ferry and the county seat, thinking about it, he still took the ultimatum and went directly to the county Zhao Zi to report.

The county seat, because the main book is supervising the construction site, has not returned for a month, and after hurrying into the city, everything in front of him has a strange feeling.

Look at just over a month, the county seat that was originally in the county respect, Zhao Zi worked hard to operate, and the still dilapidated county seat, seems to have come back to life, has been renewed, the original dilapidated stores on both sides of the street, those shopkeepers, now also have the money to renovate and paint, the original those who have been dying or have closed down the shop, have also opened the door, Zhangjia braised meat, Li's restaurant, Zhao's shop, etc., the door in and out of the door are all guests, and the pawnshop that should have been squeezed in and out is a crowd.

The eyes are full of bustling crowds, walking in it, and no passers-by see their official clothes, so they bow their heads far away, and hide in fear to the corner of the street or under the wall, and meet a few acquaintances, they all hurry forward and say hello, everyone is with laughter and satisfaction, no more beggars and homeless people on the street, no more ruffians and ruffians, and the officials who patrol the street are no longer as wolf-like as before, they become well-behaved and idle, and from time to time they will be called in by the shopkeeper to drink tea and rest.

The county government no longer feels strict, in this warm sunshine, there is a little bit of human touch, originally looked at the scary pair of huge stone lions, only to find that these two beasts, so simple and cute, everything seems to have become gentle and cute, in fact, this main book looked at it for a long time, couldn't help shaking his head and smiling, in fact, this county government has not changed, what has changed is only the mood and feeling.

The porter Lao Li sat on the lazy stool in the doorway, the lazy bench blocked the yamen, one foot on the lazy table, his back leaned against the wall of the doorway, his right hand held a broken side of the fan, there was a while, not a fan, the left hand held a teapot that had half of the mouth off, blowing the wind through the hall, nodding non-stop, drowsy, rare leisure, rare comfort. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he opened his eyes, but saw that it was his own official bookkeeper, so he quickly put down the teapot, stood up with a smile and saluted diligently, "Your Excellency is back, can the journey go smoothly?" ”

The master bookkeeper laughed and said, "Hard work, didn't sleep well last night?" Why did you sleep on this stool? How can you sleep soundly? ”

"I slept soundly, but I was on duty during the day, but I had nothing to do, so I had to sleep, hehehe, please sit down." As he spoke, he wiped the stool with his sleeve.

"No, I want to see your lordship, I have something to ask for, can you do it?" I looked up and down the lobby, but I saw that there was no figure in the lobby.

In the past, Zhao Zi must have worked in the lobby at this time, and the three shifts of officials would also be busy in and out, to be honest, this Zhao Zi master, in this world of officials, is definitely diligent and willing to work, but what is the use of being willing to work? In this dim-witted court world, a person can't change anything in any way, just do his best and obey the destiny of heaven.

"I'm here, I set up a short table to read a book in the second hall, you have something, I'll hurry up and report to you." Lao Li said busily, quickly moved the lazy table that was blocked in the doorway, nodded and said to the master.

"No thanks." The main bookkeeper arched his hand and entered the lobby, his county lord was not strict with his subordinates, and he was regarded as the adult's henchman, and the two halls were usually straightforward.

Walk through the side door of the lobby, enter a small courtyard at the back, the courtyard is boxy, surrounded by a circle of houses, and a row of corridors surrounding, there is a circle of vines, which is lush and crawling, in the middle of the small courtyard, a small flower bed, a hundred-year-old willow tree, stretching branches and leaves, such as a green parasol, covering the whole yard, the square sky, leaving some dappled sunlight down, in the remaining geography of this small flower bed, planting some local flowers, it is the season of flowers, purple and red, so bright and lively, make this world vivid, take a deep breath, there are all kinds of flavors directly into the chest and abdomen, feeling infinite comfort.

Zhao Zi is also in accordance with the rules of the court for the official in a different place, but he himself lost his mother since childhood, in the year before last, the old father also died, and there were no relatives in his hometown, so he took his wife and a son to live in office, the east house is his family's residence, and there is a small courtyard behind the west corridor, which is exclusive to his master who has followed him for many years. Everything is simple, and it is not extravagant.

Now there is an unofficial Zhao Zi, who is light and light, lying on the leisurely chair in the second hall, with a low table at hand, which is full of books, a teapot is placed in the crook of his upturned Erlang's legs, holding a miscellaneous book in his hand to read with relish, on the open threshold, one left and one right, the author Zhao Zi's two scholars, there are rickety naps, and the lady next to him does not make a noise to disturb his master's interest, lowering his head, with a quiet and happy smile doing needlework.

This Mrs. Zhao Zi, also came from poverty with Zhao Zi, this is the county lady, but she still maintains diligence and thrift, and abides by the duty of this husband and son, when the family comes out, she only takes two of her own children and nephews as scholars, and the other subordinates are not employed, the main thing is that their lord's little money can only maintain food and clothing for a family of five, and there is no extra spare money, although there are also filial piety dividends from the people below, but one is not at ease, and the second is that the rules of officialdom still have to go to the top. It's just inside and out.

But the first few days are good, just a few days ago, Mr. Zixiu, the master in front of his old couple, excitedly reported this month's ferry income income, at that time let himself be a poor country woman scared of his soul, but know that this is all rules and clean things, this is peace of mind, so, after deducting the master said that it was an investment, the rest of the careful hiding, sitting next to the master, while doing needlework, while calculating, how much to give to Mr. Zixiu, who is also his own child's private school, It is time to order someone's baby kiss to the two nephews who have grown up, and the dowry is over. Also, how much sesame oil should I give myself to the temple where I always burn incense, and so on.

For government affairs, Mrs. Zhao Zi never interjected, especially now, seeing that her husband, who had been sighing all day long, has become more leisurely and tranquil, not to mention looking at the faces of those old gentry, and no longer oppressing the people against her will, her heart is even more stable.

So, in a cool breeze, the old couple tacitly thought about their thoughts, watched peacefully, and let the time pass slowly.