The leader who led the team to the countryside on the second day was Chen Yiqing, because he had been invited by Li Mingren to eat his family's meal before, and his family was not the kind of poor family that had eaten the last meal but not the next, so he was not as expectant as other officials for this box of lunch.

It's just that at noon, after a morning of farm work, it is all physically exhausting labor, and my stomach is already hungry. I finally got the meal hot, and when I took the first bite of the meal, I almost bit my tongue. Chen Yiqing looked left and right, and saw that no one found out about his embarrassment, he was happy in his heart, and silently complained in his heart: It's really like he has never eaten in his previous life.

After the wooden barrel lunch box is steamed, there is a woody aroma mixed with the food, and the hunger of the work makes the appetite great.

"Alas, the people live on food." Chen Yiqing muttered, seeing that everyone was in a hurry, he no longer pretended to restrain himself, and it was important to eat his stomach first.

On the third day, Cao Yingfa led the team to the countryside to do the same, Cao Yingfa originally loved a little appetite, and after this box lunch was hot, he directly ate it regardless of the image.

After the county government harvested and helped farmers for five days, after the end, Li Mingren only took wisdom to go to various villages to inspect the people's conditions, and the feedback from the villagers was not bad, and now the people of Shiyang County know Li Mingren, after all, this county order is three or five days to explore around, and after this agricultural assistance activity, the people are not as nervous as before when they see the county order again.

In the middle of the inspection, Li Mingren kept stating that he would be fair and upright and care for the people. And he has been emphasizing to the people that if they encounter difficulties, they will find the village chief, and if the village can't solve it, they will come directly to the county office, as the saying goes, "If the official is not the master of the people, it is better to go home and plant sweet potatoes." ”

Li Mingren also personally conveyed the news that only 20 percent of the tax will be collected this time, but the payment must not be delayed. The people were naturally happy to hear the news, and they were eager to entertain the county magistrate with the best food in the family.

Of course, Li Mingren would not let himself eat at the people's homes, so he politely refused one by one, and before leaving, Li Mingren also asked the village chiefs for a list of idle people in the village.

On the way home, Li Mingren looked at the fourth child's thoughtful expression and asked, "How does it feel to run down this day?" ”

Li Mingzhi sighed in his heart, but just shook his head and didn't speak, because he didn't know how to express his mood at the moment. The people are really suffering, especially the people here. Li Zhizhi is glad that he came to Shiyang County this time, and this experience has made him more aware of the meaning of the entrance examination.

Li Mingren no longer asked his younger brother, but just patted the shoulder of the person next to him, and was shocked to realize that the little brother who used to be like a thin monkey was also as tall as himself.

At home, Zhao Yunlan was talking to Zhao Yuncheng.

"I know that the county government is busy during this time, and it is dark to see that you followed to help Nongqiu take it back."

Zhao Yuncheng smiled, his dark little face highlighting a row of teeth shining.

"Before Mingyi's brothers' reception banquet, you hurriedly came back for a meal and left, obviously in the front and back yards, you have to live in the yamen."

"Oh, sister, I said that I don't want to live, it must be more convenient for me to live in front, you think about getting up early in the morning to practice, and it is convenient to go out on patrol on weekdays. Besides, everyone knows that I am the brother-in-law of the county order, which is not good for the relationship, and I have managed to maintain it well, and if I am so special, everyone will not play with me at that time. ”

Zhao Yunlan: "You're not going to play, just do your own thing, you don't care what they say." ”

Zhao Yuncheng: "Then I have to communicate with everyone, I don't want them to be nervous when they see me." Sister, I know how to do it myself, I'm not a child anymore. ”

Zhao Yunlan suddenly realized that she was in a state of imposing her thoughts on others, so she softened her tone and changed the topic.

"Okay, let's not talk about this, it's rare to catch you, I'll talk to you about some business."

Zhao Yuncheng sat up straight: "What's the matter, you say." ”

"Last time you came back for dinner and left in a hurry, you didn't have time to show you the letter from your father. The letter said they were all right at home and said something about wanting to join the army. ”

"Sister, I've already decided......" Zhao Yuncheng hurriedly expressed his determination.

Zhao Yunlan's voice raised slightly, and interrupted: "You listen to me first, are you okay!" Now, see for yourself. Then he took out a letter and handed it to Zhao Yuncheng.

Zhao Yuncheng's hand after receiving the letter trembled slightly, and he was still thinking about how he could persuade his sister and get her support if he was opposed by his father. It's just that the letter still has to be read, and after a while, I saw Zhao Yuncheng's increasingly trembling hands and obviously excited emotions.

"Sister, is this true? Daddy, they agreed to let me join the army. ”

Zhao Yunlan: "It's true, now you can rest assured." Don't think about hiding it from your parents anymore! ”

Zhao Yunxiang was said to be in his heart, and he hid his embarrassment.

"That's what I'm going to tell you, but I have something else to think about."

Zhao Yunlan took a sip of water, and when she saw Yun Cheng looking at herself intently, she continued to speak:

"I thought that when Mingyi and them went back to Lijia Village this time, I would also go back, and you would go back with me then.

Now that you've decided to join the army and have the support of our family, talk to your parents before you officially enlist and let them see that you can really shoulder your responsibilities.

After all, now you only communicate on the letter, and your father and mother may just support you from the perspective of loving you, I think everyone will talk to each other in person, maybe they will understand the real idea that you want to join the army.

And after being away from home for so long, you decided your own way out without going home, and your father and mother will support you no matter how much you don't see people. ”

Zhao Yuncheng lowered his head and thought about it carefully.

"Well, sister, then let's go back together."

Hearing the exact answer, Zhao Yunlan's expression relaxed.

"Okay, during this time, you will hand over the work arranged for you by the county government, and when we come back, you can go directly to the barracks, but it will be a year before you come back, so you don't have to panic."

"Really?" As soon as he heard that he could go to the barracks when he came back, Zhao Yuncheng couldn't stop being excited.

"Am I going to sign up for the army? I don't think I've heard about recruiting soldiers in the barracks lately? ”

Zhao Yunlan said: "I also heard your brother-in-law talk about it, the new Zhenbei Army was sent above, and the Zhennan General Fang Qifeng is going to withdraw to the south, and a group of new soldiers will be recruited when the old and the new alternate will be recruited, the specific situation is not very clear, and your brother-in-law is still understanding." Just take advantage of this time for you to think again. ”

Zhao Yuncheng saw that his sister was going to persuade himself again, and said resolutely: "I have already made up my mind. ”

"Okay, okay, I won't persuade you, then the matter of our going home is settled." Zhao Yunlan smiled helplessly.

Zhao Yuncheng nodded: "Then brother-in-law wants to go back with us?" ”

"He's definitely not going back, it's so easy for one of his parents to leave."

"Sister, you haven't told your brother-in-law about going home yet, have you?" Zhao Yuncheng half-squinted his eyes, and the corners of his mouth were smiling.

"He's too busy, I'll talk to him when I find time." Zhao Yunlan's eyes dodged, but she still had a lot of confidence.