A moment later, Dou Hongxian, Du Juan and the guards arrived one after another, and under the guidance of Wu Tianxi, they tied their mounts to the trunk of a tree on the side of the road, and then entered Liu Lizheng's house to drink tea. Where can the small house accommodate so many people, and for a while, the entire courtyard was full of people, attracting the attention of the whole tunzi.

Knowing that Dou Hongxian's status is noble, Liu Laohan has the heart to fight for Cheng Ming, and secretly uses all kinds of means, either to move or borrow, and mobilize all the families in the entire Tunzi. From the plates for refreshments, the stools for sitting on people, to the teacups for drinking water, and the snacks for people to eat, all of them are the most handy, and the most delicate ones are picked up. In the eyes of Zhong Mingding's family, it may still look crude, but for most people in this era, it is rare wealth.

Dou Hongxian didn't know what to do, and he thought that the life of ordinary people in the Pingen area was like this. I felt very respectful, so I took a steamed dim sum with artemisia annua and chestnut noodles, held it on a plate carved from yellow kudzu, and handed it to Luo Cheng, "You taste this, I guarantee that you haven't eaten it." In this solar term, it is the most refreshing to eat! ”

Luo Cheng has been clothed and fed since he was a child, and he has really never seen ordinary people's dishes. Those who smell it from afar smell the tempting fragrance, and can't help but move their index fingers. Smiling and thanking him, he broke off a small piece of green snack and slowly put it in his mouth.

As soon as you enter your mouth, the bitterness of chestnut noodles and the faint fragrance of artemisia annua immediately rise, intertwined and spilled into your throat. The taste was stronger than all the decoctions I had drunk in the past few months. The young marshal of Youzhou wanted to cough and couldn't cough, but he didn't dare to vomit when he wanted to vomit, and he opened his nostrils and panted desperately. Cheng Mingzhen experienced the sudden change from rich to poor, and guessed in his heart that Luo Cheng was not used to the taste of wild vegetable dim sum, so he raised the tea cup with a smile and suggested in a low voice, "Drink some tea, jujube flowers, rare sweetness!" ”

When Luo Cheng heard this, he hurriedly moistened his throat with tea. poured two large bowls of tea in a row, and barely used the sweetness of jujube flowers to suppress the bitterness of the chestnut noodles. peeked at Dou Hongxian and the others, but found that the entourage from Dou Hongxian and the cuckoo to the bottom almost everyone had green snacks and ate them with relish.

It's weird. Luo Cheng said secretly in his heart. If others can eat, of course they should eat themselves. With a bit of anger, he broke a small piece of vegetable dumpling and slowly put it in his mouth. This time I was prepared, and the bitter taste didn't immediately irritate my throat, but it was not pleasant, wandering along my gums and cheeks like a hard brush. However, after enduring the initial bitterness, the aroma of Artemisia annua slowly took over, with a little spring softness, making people's breathing slowly relax unconsciously.

"No wonder Tao Yuanming would rather pick chrysanthemums in the east fence than go out of the mountains!" After taking another sip of tea to moisten his throat, Luo Cheng smiled and thanked the owner here, "This tea, this dim sum, it tastes dusty." Taste a few more pieces, I'm afraid everyone will forget the love between heaven and earth! ”

"What did the son say, the little old man didn't understand!" Liu Laohan was carrying a plate of persimmons dried last year, and he was dizzy by Luo Cheng's words, blinking his eyes and asking.

"Luo Gongzi said that your dim sum is good!" In order to avoid Luo Cheng's embarrassment, Cheng Mingzhen quickly explained.

"If Childe likes it, eat more. I still have quite a few in my house! Liu Laohan was a real person, put down the plate, stood in front of Luo Cheng and rubbed his hands.

Seeing his eager appearance, Luo Yuan energetically went to dig out the bag on his waist. I was left empty in my hand, and then I realized that I was in trouble now, and I had no money to reward the other party. Liu Laohan was taken aback by his movements, and hurriedly stepped back and waved his hand, "Don't, don't, don't, don't don't, it's not a valuable thing." If it's a peaceful year, this thing can be used to feed the pigs. There's no way right now, Childe, Childe......"

Luo Cheng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then his face became more and more ruddy. It's not that he is annoyed that Liu Laohan gave himself what he fed the pigs, but that he was ashamed that he was useless, and he couldn't even afford the simplest food price after leaving his father's protection.

"Lao Liu, if you dare to love us, invite us all to eat pig food!" Just as he was embarrassed, Wu Tianxi suddenly interjected with a smile.

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter. "Liu Laojiao, are you reluctant to say it directly, don't bury people like this!"

"No, I don't mean that." Liu Laohan knew that he had said the wrong thing, and he hurled at everyone again and again. "How dare the little old man? Little Lao'er, Xiao Lao'er doesn't rush at others, but at Master Cheng......"

"Alright, they're kidding you!" Cheng Mingzhen smiled and hugged him. "When I lived in Crotch Alley, I didn't eat it every day. Later, you will send someone to set up a car, go to the county town to find the master of the warehouse, and bring back two thousand catties of wheat. Spring is a lot of physical work, don't let everyone eat too badly! ”

"This, this, my lord, didn't I cry poor with you?" Liu Laohan smashed his mouth, his face full of bitterness. He just wanted to express his gratitude to Cheng Mingzhen, but he didn't think about begging for food. Who would have thought that he took out a few plates of vegetables and dumplings, but came back with two thousand catties of golden wheat!

"Count what I lent to everyone, this time it's the year's account, and I will pay it back after the grain is laid in the autumn!" Cheng Mingzhen patted the old man's hand and explained with a smile.

"Alas, alas!" Liu Laohan agreed repeatedly. As long as Cheng Mingzhen explained that it was borrowed, he would not be worried. When Cheng Mingzhen first arrived in Pingen, he also "lent" him a thousand catties of wheat. Liujiatun's people were angry, and they paid off all the accounts in the second year. By the autumn of the third year, when the grain was laid, Liujiatun had five times the amount of famine at the beginning, and not only did it no longer need government relief, but it was also able to lend a part of it to the newly resettled fellow villagers.

"Old man, can you eat this chestnut flour and artemisia overtones?" The same scene is completely different in Dou Hongxian's eyes, and it is completely different from Luo Cheng's eyes. Taking advantage of Liu Laohan's efforts to retreat, she rushed to ask.

"Yes!" Liu Laohan first nodded affirmatively, and then added in a low voice, "But each family has different crafts and different ways of living. Some people live a fine life, so they add some bitter hemp seeds, mother-in-law or something to save food for the future. Some people don't know how to calculate, so they can make do with a rough meal and a fine meal. Also, just like the old Bi family in Tunzi winter, his daughter-in-law is skillful, and the vegetables can be steamed to the size of a rolling pin, and the small dots are dotted with safflower, which is not only good-looking, but also takes a bite when eating, so as to be choked. ”

When everyone heard the words and looked closely, they immediately saw a small petal in the center of the vegetable dumpling in their hands. Obviously, the wild vegetable dim sum that was served out today came from the most skillful family in Tunzi, not provided by Liu Laohan himself. What is rare is that the vegetable dumplings are carefully cooked, and each petal is placed in the middle, making the whole vegetable dumplings look like a bud waiting to be released.

"Today, these snacks and dried fruits come from whose family, and after that, you will give you an extra twenty catties of wheat from house to house. You don't have to pay it back after the autumn, it counts as everyone's tea money! Cheng Mingzhen took the old man's words and commanded with a smile.

"This, how can this be done!" The old man was so anxious that he waved his hand again and again, "What you can't get your hands on, if you don't care about us, my lord, how can we ask for ...... again?"

"It's not easy for everyone. Just because you don't care about this doesn't mean that others don't care either! Cheng Mingzhen explained with a smile, "I hated dogs the most back then, but now I am an official, but I can't learn to be dogs!" ”

The old man was helpless, so he had to agree with a smile. A pair of eyes glanced around Luo Cheng and Dou Hongxian from time to time, and there was deep pride in their eyes.

The fact that such a good official can be produced in the local area is indeed worthy of the pride of the people. Dou Hongxian tilted his head and thought for a moment, then whispered to Cheng Mingzhen: "No wonder my brother always praises you, you are indeed better than all the officials I have ever seen." Even in the vicinity of Douzigang, ordinary people are purely taking wild vegetables in spring, and it is rare to see the dregs. The life of your people here is much better than ours. ”

"I started Tuntian several years ago, so that's why it's like this." Cheng Mingzhen couldn't guess the meaning of Dou Hongxian, and responded very carefully, "Lord Dou just hasn't had time to spare, I heard that starting this year, he has ordered all places to start cultivating fields!" ”

"Then you have to be instructed by someone who knows how to do it!" Dou Hongxian smiled and continued. "I just heard the old man keep calling you the county guard, what's the matter, you don't lead the troops?"

Luo Cheng has always had the same question in his heart, but in view of his identity, he is embarrassed to ask. At this moment, when he heard Dou Hongxian ask what he wanted to ask, he immediately pricked up his ears. The answer came to his ears clearly, but it made him a little incredulous. "I saw that the prince was interested in letting the people live and work in peace and contentment, so I took the initiative to change careers to become civil officials. I forgot to explain to the county lord and Luo Gongzi just now, I am now the county warden of Xiangguo and the commander of Ping'en County, and I no longer lead troops to fight! ”

"What?" Dou Hongxian's voice was very sharp, so noisy that Luo Cheng had to turn his head a little sideways, so as not to become deaf, "You don't lead the soldiers?" Brother promised you! He's a fool! Whoever gives him a bad idea, I'll settle accounts with him! ”

"I came up with it myself! Your Highness! Cheng Mingzhen stood up and emphasized solemnly.

Dou Hongxian's arrogance immediately decreased, blinking his eyes, not knowing what to say. With her understanding of Cheng Mingzhen and his wife, she was angry at her brother's stupid decision. But Cheng Mingzhen was anxious to stop her performance, and she vaguely guessed that this matter was not as simple as she said. Could it be that ......, suddenly, an idea rushed into her heart. But looking at the complacent appearance of Cheng Mingzhen and his wife, she couldn't find any support for this judgment.

"Some people are determined to be marquis in their lives, and some people are willing to work for the people, regardless of gains and losses. I think Brother Cheng should be the latter! Red line, let's be as ordinary people, don't take the heart of the bird's nest to the ambition of Kunpeng" At the critical moment, Luo Cheng still didn't forget to come forward to maintain the red line of Dou, smiled, and summarized in a low voice.

This sentence was said just right, not only praised Cheng Mingzhen, but also found Dou Hongxian under the steps. Dou Hongxian tilted his head, gave him a sweet smile, and then bowed down to Cheng Mingzhen, "In this way, the little sister will apologize to Brother Cheng first." And then replace my brother and the people of Hebei, Brother Xie Cheng, Gao Yi! ”

The county lord said seriously. Cheng's ancestral home is in Ping'en, and it is Cheng's duty to return to Sangzi! Cheng Mingzhen got up to avoid it, and then returned it with a long bow.

"Brother Cheng doesn't have to be too humble!"

"The county lord kills Weichen!"

Both of them have high statuses, one refuses to straighten his waist, and the other categorically can't take the initiative to flatten himself. Luo Cheng still has a lot of experience, walked between the two with a smile, and suggested in a low voice, "Let's stop worshipping!" If you go down again, the tea will be cold. Since they are all good friends, don't keep talking about any identity. Otherwise, I, a Youzhou person, will not be regarded as a spy among you Hebei people! ”

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter again. After laughing, they all put away their shelves and stopped talking about official affairs. Cheng Mingzhen asked Liu Laohan a few more details about the reclamation of Tuntian, and then put down the teacup and beckoned everyone to get up. "If you're almost done, let's go. Don't delay Liu Lao's business, and don't miss returning to the city! ”

"Go, go. Thank you for your hospitality! Everyone stood up one after another and responded with a smile.

Liu Laohan originally wanted to give everyone Zhang Luoton a meal, but he couldn't keep it again and again, so he had to get up and send him out. Under his watch, Cheng Mingzhen and the others flew on their horses, slowly walked out of the village, and then accelerated their speed and galloped away. It wasn't until I walked out of two miles that I turned back by chance, and I saw the old man with a few women and children standing at the entrance of the village and waving frequently.

"How many Tuntian points like this are there under Brother Cheng's rule?" Luo Cheng was full of emotion, and he became close to Cheng Mingzhen unconsciously.

As soon as the words came out, he consciously asked recklessly, smiled, and added in a low voice, "I'm just curious, Brother Cheng doesn't have to give me the exact number!" ”

"It's no secret at all!" Cheng Mingzhen smiled generously and said honestly, "Tuntian Point is either close to the main road or close to the canal. If you are interested, you can check it by walking around Xiangguo County for a few laps. As of the end of last summer, there were about 200 such tuntians. In the winter, because of the war in Hedong, many people came in, so another batch was established this year. The number of people in this wave is relatively small, just over 20. But it has not yet reached the time of green and yellow shortage, according to the experience of previous years, the more green and yellow are not accepted, the more displaced people come. At its worst, more than 10,000 people could come in one night, but after a few months, I heard that my hometown was stable, and many people might have turned back! ”

"As long as you come, you will send grain and fields?" Luo Cheng thought about it and asked again.

"Specifically, borrowing!" Cheng Mingzhen groaned slightly, and decided not to let Luo Cheng know the details, "Drag the family with you, you don't want to leave when you see it, as long as he can find a guarantor, I will lend him food and land." If you come alone and look like you're ready to leave after a while, you can pay for work. How much work to do, how much rations to get! ”

"Hmm!" Luo Cheng nodded with a deep groan. For him, everything he saw today was fresh. "Where do the displaced people come from?"

"It turned out that they were all local to Hebei, and they either ran from the west of Zhangshui or from Zhangshui. In recent years, Hedong has come more often. The battle is raging over there! ”

"Did anyone come from Boling? What am I referring to Li Zhongjian? Luo Cheng's voice suddenly raised and asked expectantly.

"Nope!" Cheng Mingzhen's answer was very disappointing, "On the Boling side, Tuntian is earlier than my side. To be honest, in recent years, I have only heard of people running to the six counties of Boling, but I have not heard of any running out! ”