"Here comes the water." With a shout outside the door, Xu Heguang came in with a kettle, and the hot water in the kettle was boiling.

"It's best to brew with boiling water." Ma Qingyuan personally went into battle, broke off half of Longtuan Shengxue, put it in the teapot, took Xu Heguang's kettle, and poured water into the teapot with his hands and feet.

Boiling water into the pot, the fragrance of tea overflowed, Xu Heguang suddenly lifted his spirits, picked up the remaining half of the cake Longtuan Shengxue, and put it into his sleeve: "What good tea is so fragrant?" Outside of the horse, this half cake of tea belongs to me, but is it willing? ”

"It's just half a cake dragon group wins the snow, and Xu Xiancheng takes it away, it's not worth mentioning." Ma Qingyuan pretended to be generous, waved his hand, and smiled, "It is estimated that Xia Xianzun will not bother with you." ”

"What? Dragon group wins the snow? Xu Heguang was so frightened that he almost didn't jump up, feeling that the dragon group Shengxue in his hand was like a charcoal fire burning his palms, he hurriedly put the tea cake back in its place, and grinned, "If it's Shuangjing Tea, Xie Yuan Tea, and Linjiang Yujin, I'll take it, but is this Dragon Regiment Shengxue...... Forget it, it's too precious and too noble. The gentleman does not plunder the beauty of people, and only Xia Xianzun is worthy of tasting this tea. ”

The horror in Xu Heguang's heart lingered, how could he not know the rarity and preciousness of the dragon group Shengxue? Let's not talk about how Ma Qingyuan can have a cake of dragon group Shengxue, only say that Ma Qingyuan will share such a valuable tea with Xia Xianzun, which shows his respect and respect for Xia County, Ma Qingyuan has been deeply rooted in Zhending for decades, no matter which county he is either respectful or not far away, take the initiative to visit and take the dragon group Shengxue as a gift, but it is the first time in the world!

Xu Heguang was completely confused, what did Ma Qingyuan value to Xia Xianzun to show favor to Xia Xianzun so much?

Not to mention that Xu Heguang had no clue, even Xia Xiang himself was baffled. Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are not ordinary people, the two of them are also quite influential local families in Zhending, with the power of the two and the influence in Zhending, even if the two don't take him seriously, he has no way to take the two. It can even be said that without the cooperation of the two, it would be quite difficult for him to do something in Zhending. Why did the two take the initiative to visit the door and not say anything, but also take the dragon group to win the snow as a gift? There must be something strange behind it.

"Good literature is appreciated, good tea is drunk, come, Xu Xiancheng." Xia Xiang personally handed over a cup of tea.

Xu Heguang respectfully took it with both hands, and his hands trembled excitedly: "Being able to drink a cup of Longtuan Shengxue handed by Xia Xianzun is really a blessing in the life of Xia Xianzun." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he drank it in one gulp, reveled in it, and said after a while: "Good tea, really good tea, clear, pure, full of fragrant teeth, really high-quality." ”

"No, no, Xia Xianzun and I haven't drunk tea yet, but you drank it first, Xu Xiancheng, you don't deserve to be an outsider, haha." Xu Wangshan couldn't help but say that he took the teapot, poured a cup first and handed it to Xia Xiang, and then poured a cup for himself, thought about it, and handed his cup to Ma Qingyuan, "You are one year older than me, respect you as a brother, you first." ”

Ma Qingyuan was not polite, and after taking it, he took a sip, then drank it again, and praised: "Wonderful, wonderful." Xia Xianzun, please. ”

Xia Xiang sniffed the tea under his nose, then touched the tea with his lips, closed his eyes for a moment, drank the tea in the cup, and was silent for a while before he said with emotion: "No wonder some people call Longtuan Shengxue the best in tea, it is the pinnacle, and sure enough." First, the big dragon and phoenix group was replaced by the small dragon and phoenix group, and then the small dragon and phoenix group were replaced by the Miyun dragon, and the Miyun dragon was replaced by the Ruiyun Xianglong, and the Ruiyun Xianglong was replaced by white tea, and finally the dragon group Shengxue at the peak. As soon as the dragon group wins the snow, there is no tea in the world! ”

Xu Heguang accepted it when he saw it and said goodbye. Xia Xiang didn't keep it, knowing that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan must have something to say here.

Sure enough, as soon as Xu Heguang left, the strong atmosphere of drinking tea before also faded, Xu Wangshan mysteriously took out a square box, opened the box, and inside was a black teacup.

"I got a building lamp occasionally, which is very rare, and I specially invite Xia County to appreciate one or two." Xu Wangshan held the teacup in his hand, and just as a ray of sunlight fell on the teacup through the window lattice, the bright light was dazzling, "I don't know why there is such a halo in the teacup." ”

Xia Xiang took a closer look and couldn't help but widen his eyes. Under the illumination of the sun, large and small spots appear in the teacup, and there are red, green, sky blue and other colored halos around these spots, which shine with different lusters under the light in different directions, colorful and gorgeous.

"Change?" Xia Xiang was shocked, and extremely surprised, took the teacup, and carefully studied it for a long time, "The firing of Jianzhan will show different changes due to the different heat, with Yaobian, oil droplets, and rabbit hair being the most precious, and Yaobian is the first among all famous porcelain." Xu Yuanwai's Yao Chang Jian Zhan is a unique and unique product. ”

"Therefore, the red powder is given to the beauty, the sword is given to the hero, and the good things are only interesting to be appreciated with those who know the goods." Xu Wangshan laughed, "There is also a half-cake dragon group Shengxue, if there is no teacup, wouldn't it be ashamed of Fengyue?" This cup, Xia Xianzun don't dislike it, please accept it together. ”

"Since Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai are warm, this official is not polite." Xia Xiang didn't even mean to excuse himself, he just laughed and accepted it, and he knew in his heart that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan came to visit him so straightforwardly, and it would be hypocritical for him to shirk it again, not to mention that Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan deliberately showed their enthusiasm for him at first sight in front of him, how could he not repay the favor?

"Haha, Xia Xianzun's temperament is deeply in line with my liking." Xu Wangshan slapped his thigh, and the fan in his hand tapped the table, "Don't hide it from the county honor, Qingyuan and I came to visit, and we have something to ask for." ”

It's right to ask for something, if the two of them just come to deliver tea and send Jianzhan and leave without saying anything, it will make Xia Xiang unable to let go of it, not to mention that the two of them are straightforward.

"How can we ask for each other? Xu Yuanwai and Ma Yuanwai have something to do, although they speak. Xia Xiang smiled slightly, and took out the authority of the dignity of a county, "As long as it does not violate the law of heavenly principles and human feelings, this official should help with all his might." ”

"How can it violate the law of heavenly principles and human feelings? Xia Xianzun, Brother Qingyuan and I are both particular people. Xu Wangshan rubbed his fat hands, winked at Ma Qingyuan, and continued, "Things are still ...... because of the new law."

"New law?" Xia Xiang frowned slightly, remembering what happened to the Hutuo River boatman, and his heart sank, "Go on." ”

"Originally, the new law of the official family was for the sake of the people and was kind, but unfortunately when it came down, it became a good intention to do bad things." Xu Wangshan still habitually calls the emperor an official, both cordial and respectful, "Prime Minister Hou must also be for the imperial court taxes, taking into account the relief of farmers who have failed to harvest in the year of famine, but the problem is that it is really located in the Central Plains, there is Taihang Mountain in the west to block the wind and sand, and there is the Hutuo River running through, fertile fields for thousands of miles, fertile fields are thousands of pours, and the wind and rain are smooth for many years, not only will there be no arrears, but also more income." Although there was a slight drought and flood last year, only 12 out of 10 peasant households failed to harvest, and most peasant households did not increase their income, but they did not have a good harvest, which was enough for one year. ”

Ma Qingyuan took over the conversation, sighed and said: "The original intention of the new law is to let farmers who have failed to harvest borrow green seedlings from the government and return them after the next year's harvest, but in order to collect more taxes, the local government often does not care about 3721, regardless of the increase in income and arrears, regardless of whether it needs to borrow, it will be forcibly distributed according to the capitation, and then it will be recovered according to the interest of 30% or even 40% with interest in the next year. The peasant households that have failed to harvest can say that the government's loans are for emergency relief, and they should repay more in the coming year. However, the peasant households that did not have a good harvest did not need to borrow, but they were forcibly asked to borrow, and so much of their income was spent by three or four percent, which is equivalent to a reduction of three or four percent of their income. ”

"Yes, yes, the problem is that the new law stipulates that only 20% of the interest will be charged, but it is deprived and added 20% below, how can farmers afford it? In the years since the new law was implemented, I have never seen with my own eyes what is happening in other places, but in Zhending, thousands of peasant households have been victimized by the new law, and they have had to sell their land, become displaced, and have since become displaced people. Xu Wangshan clenched his fists and said bitterly, "The official family is far away in the capital and lives in the palace, how can they know the suffering of the common people?" How many peasant households have complained about the new law by selling their land, houses, and even their sons and daughters, thinking that the officials have harmed them......"

If it weren't for Xia Xiang's previous conversation with the boatman on the Hutuo River, he went directly to Zhending County to take office, and he couldn't believe what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan said. Fortunately, before he took office, he made a secret visit to understand the real people's suffering.

On paper, I finally feel shallow, and I never know that I have to do it. Xia Xiang always believes that the unity of knowledge and action is the way.

However, Xia Xiang did not know exactly what Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan wanted, and the new law mainly borrowed money from farmers, and did not involve large households like Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan. Large families have surplus grain, and even if they fail to harvest, they do not need to borrow money to survive the famine year. The government does not force large households to borrow, on the contrary, it also needs to rely on the power of large households to provide new seedlings, grow grain or money.

If Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan are thinking about the people, Xia Xiang also believes it. The local family, who has lived here for a long time, has been neighbors for generations, and it is inevitable that they will be related to the past, regardless of the distance of family affection, they are all villagers in the township, and they will naturally take care of it.

Xia Xiang pondered for a moment, picked up the building lamp and looked at it a few times, then put it down gently, and asked: "Xu Yuanwai, Ma Yuanwai, there are indeed some mistakes in the implementation of the new law. ”

Seeing that Xia Xiang's words were not leaking, Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan glanced at each other, and the two quickly exchanged glances, knowing that there was no need to hide in front of Xia Xiang, just say something.

"Xia Xianzun, Qingyuan and I are asking for the lives of the people, for the sake of the villagers and elders of Zhending, and for the reputation of the official family, I specially ask Xia Xianzun to abolish the new law in Zhending!" Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan got up at the same time, and the two of them solemnly bowed to Xia Xiang, "I also hope that Xia County will have mercy on the 100,000 Li people in Zhending, and if this continues, there will be thousands of rural households becoming displaced every year." Displaced people have no land to plant and no home, and sooner or later they will become a big disaster. ”

Xia Xiang got up and looked solemn: "Xu Yuanwai, Ma Yuanwai, you two have such a public mind, and the official admires you." However, the repeal of the new law is a matter of great importance, and it will not be achieved overnight. ”

Xia Xiang knew in his heart that when the new law was first implemented, the attitudes towards the new law varied from place to place, with some local governments vigorously implementing it and some local governments shelving it. Later, when the dust of the court struggle settled, Hou Pingpan won a complete victory and began to sort out the local officials. All local officials who vigorously promote it will be evaluated excellently and promoted to knighthood. Local officials who shelved the new law were either dismissed or demoted. To this day, almost none of the local officials in Daxia dare not work hard to implement the new law. It was Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan who came up and asked Xia Xiang to repeal the new law, which created a big problem for Xia Xiang.

I am not afraid of the problem, what I am afraid of is that the two of them hide their selfishness under the public heart of asking for their lives, so that he does not know their true intentions, and is finally used by the two.

"Xia Xianzun, the two of us came to visit sincerely, not only to ask for the people's lives, but also to have a personal last resort." Ma Qingyuan knew that if he and Xu Wangshan's true intentions were not clarified, Xia Xiang would doubt the sincerity of the two of them, so he no longer cared about it, and said, "In order to store grain, the government built a granary by Brother Wangshan, and I took out hundreds of stones of grain every year and stored it in the granary in case of emergency. The two of us contributed to the government and worked for the benefit of the people, which was a matter of duty, and there were no complaints, but the construction of granaries and the storage of grain could not help the people, but became the source of the scourge to the people. Brother Wang's original intention was to love the people, but because of the construction of granaries and the provision of grain, we became the fingers of thousands of people, and were regarded as accomplices of the government to bully the people and plunder the people's land. ”

I see, Xia Xiang knew a little in his heart, the two cherished their reputation, and they helped the government to build a granary to provide grain, which was originally a good intention, thinking that it could benefit the people, and they didn't want the new law to have many problems in the implementation.

"Xia Xianzun, since the new law is not popular with the people and harms the people, why not abolish it to correct the world? I also hope that Xia County will ask for the lives of all the people and write to the officials, so that the officials will know that the new law will damage the name of the officials, but it is the local officials' private pockets that are full. The increase in taxes by the imperial court is not the work of the new law, but the hard-earned money of hundreds of people who sell land, houses, children and daughters! Xu Wangshan was excited, his hands were forced, and the folding fan in his use was broken in two by him, "Xu is willing to serve with his life, and everything he says is true, if there is half a lie, the sky will thunder." ”

No wonder the two took the initiative to visit, Xia Xiang figured out the reason, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, it was because he dared to risk the world's disapproval when he was in the imperial examination, and was sent out to be an official after offending the three princes, anyone would think that he had both courage and someone in the court, but who would have thought that he was really alone, and there was not even a five-grade official in the court who spoke for him.

As for the fact that he had several contacts with King Qing and King Jian, it was just because of the imperial examination, and the two princes needed him as a fulcrum to impact the power of the three princes, not that he had any friendship with King Qing and King Jian. If someone mistakenly thinks that he is deeply appreciated by King Qing and King Jian, he can only laugh at it.

However, even if there is no one in the court, Xia Xiang still has a heart to ask for his life for the people. After all, the suffering of the people is related to the hearts of officials, not to mention that he does think that the new law is very problematic, and in the long run, not only will it not make the country rich and the people strong, but it will also harm the people and tear more innocent families apart.

"The intention of the two of you is already known to the official." Xia Xiang calmed down and invited Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan to take a seat, "It's not too late for this official to make a decision after this matter is verified." ”

Xu Wangshan and Ma Qingyuan also know that the matter is big, and if they are not careful, they may make Xia Xiang get into trouble, and the dismissal or demotion is only overnight, so they will accept it when they see it, since the two of them have expressed their intentions, and they are familiar with Xia Xiang at first sight, so they will not stay for a long time and leave.

Seeing off the two, Xia Xiang did not interrogate Fu Ke and Dong Duan and the others again, but called Xiao Wu, got up and went to live idlely.

After Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang waited for Xia Xiang to leave, the two closed the door and discussed something, and then the two also left separately. Among the county officials, the magistrate and the county are not there, and it seems to be much empty.

Ding Ke wanted to go to the alley wine shop in Longwang Lane to drink some wine first, and then go home, but was stopped by Ma Zhanguo. Ma Zhanguo told Ding Ke that if he protected Dong Duan and took good care of Fu Ke, Xia Xianzun would definitely be happy. He thinks that Xia Xianzun is a good official, as long as he follows Xia Xianzun, Xia Xianzun will definitely not treat them badly.

Ding Ke has always obeyed Ma Zhanguo's orders, immediately retracted his thoughts, told his subordinates to take care of Fu Ke, and came to the inn in person and lived in the room next to Dong Duan and Wang Xianke.

Ma Zhanguo didn't dare to slack off, and deliberately installed his cronies to keep an eye on Fu Ke, and told his cronies not to take it lightly, no one would visit Fu Ke without his order.

Regarding Ma Zhanguo's arrangement, although Xia Xiang did not see it with his own eyes, he also believed that Ma Zhanguo's cleverness, and he would definitely strictly guard Fu Ke and others without him saying it explicitly. It was because of him that he was a good swimmer, walking as a car, and Xiao Wuyi walked along the bank of the Hutuo River, and he came to live in leisure after a short time.

At this time, it is dusk, and the setting sun is shining golden on the ground, falling on the willow trees in the alleys. Although the autumn breeze is sluggish, the leaves are falling and yellow, and the quiet alleys have a unique mood and style.

Xia Xiang walked a few steps with his hands in his hands, and was suddenly stunned - he had to live at the door, and there was a woman leaning against the door and looking. She has a picturesque face, beautiful eyebrows, and an elegant skirt, like a jade person.

It was Lian Ruohan.

In an instant, Xia Xiang's heart was hit by tenderness, and Lian Ruohan leaned against the door and looked at it like a lady waiting for her husband to come home. If there is such a good wife waiting in the family, it is also what the husband wants in his life.

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