Because it is expected that the time of this tour will not be short, the princes who came out with them brought women with them. This kind of weather is most suitable for drinking tea and talking in the carriage with your own woman to relieve boredom.

But the eighth master did not call the Zhang family to accompany him. The concubine, I don't particularly like it, I don't have anything to say at all, it's just that I need to solve it at night.

He went to the carriage of the fourth master or the ninth master or the tenth master to chat. But the fourth master must be accompanying Fujin, and the ninth and tenth masters have also brought Gege out this year, and they are soft and fragrant in the carriage. On the contrary, he is a bit of a loner.

After taking a sip of hot tea, the eighth master remembered Mao Tongtong. At this time, I don't know what she is doing? Are you telling a story to your child? Or are you thinking about him?

When I was in the house, although I didn't see her every day, I knew that she was in the house, and I could see her whenever I wanted, and I didn't miss it. But now that it's out, it feels different. For example, this time, I miss her, and I have time, but I can't see anyone.

The north wind was howling outside the carriage, and the eighth master lifted the curtain to take a look, and immediately a large snowflake flew in with the cold north wind. The eighth master hurriedly lowered the curtain, he remembered Mao Tongtong's depressed appearance of liking snow, but now he couldn't play in the snow because of his physical inconvenience, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

It was snowing heavily for two days in a row, and the snow on the official road was getting thicker, which seriously affected the progress of the carriages and horses. But looking at the weather, the embankment by the river is probably frozen, and no one can leave at all.

But in the face of this kind of weather, no one can come up with a way, there is no other way but to wait patiently.

Zibo County County, Mao Mingxuan looked at the snowflakes in the sky, and his expression was a little dignified. Ruixue Zhaofeng Year is talking about winter. It's already spring, and it's snowing so much, if the land is frozen, it will affect this year's farming.

When he came to take office last year, it was summer, and the crops were supposed to be at their most vigorous, but because of the disaster that had just occurred, although there were crops in the fields, they did not grow well, and the autumn harvest would be affected by the sight.

Although he was a good reader, he was not proficient in farming. But for the people, the fields and grain are the most secure to live in. Therefore, after taking office, he studied a lot of agricultural books, and personally went to the fields to consult those old farmers to understand agricultural matters.

At the time of the autumn harvest, he also made a record of this year's harvest, and thought that in the spring of the next year, the people would cultivate more and strive to get the harvest up. But now the weather is really worrying.

"Master, it's snowing outside, be careful of catching a cold, let's go back to the house." Zhao Furong didn't know when it came out.

Mao Mingxuan turned around and hurriedly supported her, reproaching, "Why did you come out?" I'm wearing a big coat, and I can't freeze. Don't catch a cold. They are all people who are about to give birth. ”

Zhao Furong smiled slightly, one arm was supported by Mao Mingxuan, and the other hand supported her waist, and said, "My body is strong, don't worry, master." ”

Zhao Furong is now nine months pregnant, and her big belly looks scary. Every time Mao Mingxuan saw her walking, he felt nervous. Especially now that the weather is cold and I wear a lot, I am always afraid that she will fall.

"I'll accompany you back to the house." Mao Mingxuan said helplessly. He didn't feel comfortable letting Zhao Furong follow him and stand under the corridor.

Behind him is actually Mao Mingxuan's study, and it is also the place where he handles business alone. Because he always said that it was too warm and easy to make people sleepy, there was only one charcoal basin in the study, and it was not very warm. He was afraid that Zhao Furong would freeze, so he decided to go back to the bedroom of the two of them.

In front of the county government is the office place, and behind it is the inner hall, which is where Mao Mingxuan and his wife live.

"Is the lord worried about the emperor's southern tour?" Zhao Furong asked.

Although she is a backhouse woman, Mao Mingxuan did not hide many things from her, after all, Mrs. diplomacy sometimes has unexpected effects. So Zhao Furong has some understanding of some things about the county government, including some things in the imperial court.

"I don't have to worry about the emperor's southern tour as a small county commander." Mao Mingxuan shook his head and said, "I'm worried about spring ploughing. Look at this snow, I'm afraid it won't stop for a while. ”

"It turns out that this is what the master is worried about." Zhao Furong thought for a while and said: "Before the master came to take office, it was because of the heavy snow that caused the local officials to embezzle the disaster relief silver and grain. There is also a vacancy for the master to come here to be the county magistrate. ”

"yes!" Mao Mingxuan nodded.

"Master, I haven't heard of a place that has had a snowstorm for two years in a row." Zhao Furong said.

"Huh? What does Madame mean? Mao Mingxuan didn't understand for a while.

Zhao Furong laughed and said, "I mean, although this snow is heavy, the possibility of being affected again is very small. ”

Mao Mingxuan frowned and thought for a while, and said, "Although the possibility is small, I'm also worried!" It seems that it is not long before spring ploughing. ”

"Relax your mind, God won't be so cruel. The people of this side have only breathed a sigh of relief from their suffering, and if they want to suffer again, where can they bear it? In my opinion, the snow should stop in a few days. Zhao Furong said.

"I hope so." The worries in Mao Mingxuan's heart did not let go much. He has already begun to think about what he can do in advance to prevent the disaster if it is affected again, so as to minimize the damage caused by the snow disaster to the people.

In fact, not only Mao Mingxuan has this worry, but Kangxi who is also on the southern tour road also has this worry.

The purpose of his visit this time was, first, to inspect the river workers, and second, to see how several prefectures and counties in Shandong Province that were severely affected by the disaster last year are now being managed. But I don't want to snow heavily as soon as I leave Beijing, so it's a kind of ominous omen.

"Li Dequan, go and call someone to call the prince, the fourth elder brother and the eighth elder brother." Kangxi Road.

"Yes, the minion will send someone." Li Dequan responded.

The wind and snow are heavy, and the three of them are slow. When they arrived at Kangxi's Luan, they were all white.

"Let's take a sip of tea to warm up first." Kangxi Road.

"Son-in-law, Emperor Xie, Amma." The three of them said in unison.

Kangxi's Luan drove big, and after the three of them sat down, it was not crowded at all. After drinking hot tea and relieving himself, Kangxi spoke at this time.

"Looking at the weather, Hegong can't see it for the time being. I am worried that if the snow does not stop, I am afraid that Shandong Zhuzhou County will be affected again. ”

"Huang Ama, with our current speed, it will take about five days to enter Shandong. Maybe the snow has stopped. The prince said.

was suddenly summoned by Kangxi, and the prince probably guessed what it was, so he had already understood it on the way over.

The fourth master said: "Huang Ama, now that spring has begun, this snow has not been falling for long. ”