In the twilight, the people of the fortified city who had been pacified by Shen Yun lowered their heads with guilt.

The middle-aged men at the head of the group were so restrained in front of Shen Yun that they didn't know what to do, where was the ruthlessness they had in the previous battle.

And after being separated from each other by the van soldiers, they let go of their inner tension and vigilance, and the pain after being beaten with sticks also welled up in their hearts. No, there were already a few people behind who couldn't help but start moaning. There were even a few young relatives who had been killed earlier, and they couldn't help but wail.

The terrible cry echoed between the mountains, and for a time overshadowed the old eagle and the jackal.

Shen Yun's heart is not made of iron and stone.

So many people have died, and it is false to say that you are not sad in your heart. It is not easy for the people in the northwest to survive, and after years of natural and man-made disasters, a drooping boy grows up, which not only consumes time, but also the hard work of his parents who have taken their lives.

However, because of such a thing, it was folded.

sighed and summoned Cao Xiu: "Let the people who are in good health go to fetch firewood with the soldiers." In this way, if the water problem is not solved, the people will not leave easily. Let's wait here tonight, waiting for the magistrate of Tonghua County to come. This matter can no longer be delayed. ”

Cao Xiu originally thought that Shen Yun would let him send him to the mansion to rest. I didn't expect Shen Yun to make such a request. was stunned, and then took the order to leave. After a while, the middle-aged men who took the lead worked with Cao Xiu to let the people and soldiers work together to find firewood nearby.

In the skyrocketing firelight, those people in Maling Town also saw clearly what Shen Yun was doing. With the idea that even if you stay up, you can't bow your head, the person who is the leader leans over and discusses with the soldiers. summed it up, learned from it, and did it according to the practices of the soldiers and the people on Shen Yun's side.

Of course, the two sides also kept a certain distance as much as possible, and there was no conflict when collecting firewood.

Restraint, restraint over and over again.

Shen Yun knew that the grudge between the two sides was getting deeper and deeper with the dead, but he still tried his best to avoid further conflict between the two sides. When the bonfires were lit by the two parties, Shen Yun sat in the middle of the open space vacated by the two parties, impartially.

At this time, in Tonghua County, Miao Zhengxin, the county magistrate, had already returned to the room to sleep. There is only one Tonghua County in Huanzhou, so he, the county magistrate, is naturally happy and leisurely, and many things are ordered to be done by the county, and he either plays or drinks and feasts every day.

is also thanks to the fact that the magistrate of Biansai gave him enough money, otherwise he would really not be able to live according to his appearance.

There was a cultural meeting in the city today, Miao Zhengxin was invited to go, and he was persuaded by a cadre of scholars to drink too much, and he didn't even know how he came back. Now that he can sleep on the bed, he has to thank the county officer for having him as a magistrate in his eyes, and several people carried him in, waiting to take off his shirt and boots.

When Jian Shuangqing came to the county office on a fast horse, the gate had already been closed. After repeated slapping, I heard someone inside the door pull open the deadbolt, and then a head popped up. The lights are dark, and the scene is weird. That is, Jian Shuangqing, even the wolf was thrown off along the way, and at this time he was also bold, and hurriedly said: "Where is the county honor, I have something important to find him." “

Menzi knew Jian Shuangqing, and after letting him in, he shook his head with a wry smile: "Zhixian is drinking heavily today, and he has already fallen asleep." The matter is urgent, Jian Zhizhai should go to Lianxian Cheng. After finishing speaking, he also pointed to the direction of Lian County's residence.

Jian Shuangqing sighed when he heard this, so he could only let the door close, and took himself over with a lantern.

The county government is not an important place, in the evening, the servants all go home to rest, and at this time, in the backyard, only the lights are still on in the county Cheng's room.

Maybe the weather was too hot, and the doors and windows were open at this time. Faintly, Jian Shuangqing saw a person lying on a recliner chair, shaking a fan to cool off.

When I got closer, I realized that his eyes were closed, so it was no wonder that I didn't see the two of them coming. Getting closer, Jian Shuangqing bowed and bowed: "Jian Shuangqing, the lowly Zhizhai of Maling Town, Lian County, is amazing, and there was a fight between Maling Town and Fucheng Walled City because of the fight for water." Shen Yun, the magistrate of Anhua County, is waiting for you to come over to discuss. ”

Lian Xiancheng is a middle-aged man with a bit of wealth. Although his eyes were closed, his pursed lips, as well as the two mustaches on his lips, and his slightly hooked nose, showed that he was a very calculating person.

Hearing Jian Shuangqing's proclamation, he leisurely warned his eyes. Squinted his eyes slightly and glanced at Jian Shuangqing, and then said leisurely: "What is the situation of the two sides now?" ”

"There are dead and wounded."

"In other words, the situation is still within your control?" Lian Xiancheng shook his fan, but he was not touched by this sentence, but looked at Jian Shuangqing interrogatively.

For a while, Jian Shuangqing didn't know how to answer. Speaking of which, things are really under their control. When Shen Yun watched, it was definitely impossible for the two parties to make any more noise. And looking at Shen Yun's posture, he doesn't look like someone who wants to continue to provoke.

"This, this ......" Jian Shuangqing hesitated, but he didn't expect Lian Xiancheng to make a decision for him: "It seems that things are still controllable." That's fine, as long as you don't continue to fight, that's enough. As for the Shen Yun you mentioned, well, you also know that the county has been urging all towns to pay taxes all this time, where is there time to rub shoulders with him. ”

"In this matter of water, our Maling Town has the upper hand. This time, it will be equal to him Shen Yun. At that time, it will be us who will suffer. In this way, you go to the guest room to rest, and tomorrow morning, take Miao Zhixian to wake up, and you invite him to preside. ”

The thankless task of dividing water is too lazy for the county to do. Anyway, the sky is falling, and there is still a Miao Zhixian on top, so he is not in a hurry, just waved his hand and signaled Jian Shuangqing to take it easy.

Looking at Lian Xiancheng, who had closed his eyes again, Jian Shuangqing felt a burst of anger in his heart. Looking at the magistrate of Anhua County, only two and a half hours after the accident, he hurriedly came to the scene of the incident. And on his own side, now he comes, one is drunk, the other shirks, it is really in vain for the son of man.

Jian Shuangqing's figure disappeared in front of Lian Xiancheng. Feeling that the person was gone, Lian Xiancheng opened his eyes again, a playful smile pulled out from the corner of his mouth, and then closed his eyes again.

The wait is a long thing.

And Shen Yun is a very patient person.

Idle and bored, Shen Yun summoned a few people from the walled city and chatted with them.

After being the magistrate for a few months, Shen Yun has set foot on the land of the walled city for the first time so far. A lot of things were promised to Yele Town before, and the city of Fucheng naturally can't be biased.

"You know my name. Since we are idle now, let's talk about what the people of Fucheng City need, how about it? ”

Shen Yun's opening remarks did not win the trust of several people. On the contrary, they looked at Shen Yun like fools. Because in their cognition, no county has ever asked the people what they lack and what they need. And the people naturally have to get by, and they avoid those who are officials. You can't avoid it, and you can't offend it.

Through their gaze, Shen Yun guessed what they were thinking.

Shen Yun couldn't help laughing. Left and right took the firewood around him, put it into the still vigorous fire, and then picked it with a stick, and picked up the few firewood that had collapsed. I felt that the temperature was a little higher again, and then I breathed a sigh of relief.

"I know you're feeling weird. But I can tell you that half a year ago, I was actually just a child of a common family in Gyeongju. A year ago, I was also following my aunt to cut wheat and collect grain. Therefore, you don't have to have any barriers just because I'm an official. ”

"You have also heard about the affairs of Yele Town, the people of Huangyang Village are unbearable to be oppressed by the Kuang family, so I will investigate clearly and behead the three brothers of the evil Kuang family. There was another village that needed to repair a canal, and just the day before yesterday, I sent money and grain to them to build it themselves. ”

"Speaking of which, I'm still sorry for your walled city. If I had come earlier, perhaps none of this would have happened. ”

The gentle words, especially Shen Yun's self-described background, actually won the approval of these people in an instant. The people of China are so simple. Maybe he will do a lot of morally indebted things in order to survive. But when he meets someone, he always likes to find common ground with each other.

As long as there is something in common, he will be able to see you as a relative.

At this time, Shen Yun is their relative.

Several men shed tears and nodded bitterly: "Lord Zhixian, the walled city of my house is naturally much better than those places in Dashun City." But there is only one thing, and that is the lack of water for growing crops. For many years, we have been fighting life and death with the people of Maling Village in this way, desperately grabbing Maling water and watering the fields. ”

"We also know that this matter is difficult, but we want to plant the land in peace, water it in peace, and harvest the crops in peace and stability every year. Of the few babies who died today, two of them didn't even marry their mothers-in-law, and they didn't even have a queen, so they died. Poor thing. ”

After saying that, several people began to cry.

Shen Yun was silent for a long time and nodded.

"I'm here today. This Ma Lingshui, I will definitely give you five points. Of course, this water is definitely not enough for you to water the ground, so I will ask you a word, if the money and food are sufficient, are you willing to provide the county with the drive to build a canal from Yanqing Water to the Fucheng Walled. ”

When several people heard this, they knelt on the ground one after another: "With the words of the county master, I am waiting for the sword mountain and the sea of fire, and I am also willing." If the villagers knew this news, they would definitely be willing to follow you. ”