Outside the county seat, on a muddy road, a group of soldiers, surrounded by a carriage, drove in the direction of the county seat.

There was a light rain, and the gravel-strewn path became more slippery, making the carriage more and more bumpy as it went.

At this time, a soldier lifted the curtain of the carriage, looked inside, and asked with concern:

"Lord Yu, how do you feel?"

Yu Flip, whose face was a little pale, took a deep breath and said, "This official is also miserable, and he can't sit in this carriage, so he can walk with you." ”

As he spoke, he held on to the wall of the carriage and was about to get up and get out of the carriage.

The soldier's face showed embarrassment, and he hesitated:

"Lord Yu, you are an official of the imperial court, and your status is noble, if you let others see you walking with me and these mud-legged people, wouldn't it be ......?"

"!"

Out of Shenjing, Yu Xuan finally revealed his true nature, and his mouth was foul.

"When His Majesty went south, he also ate and slept with the soldiers. Your Majesty is the king, and I, Yu Zhongxiang, am the minister, what's the matter, if the king does it, the minister can't do it? Get out of the way of the official, and the official and you will walk together! ”

It is worthy of Yu Tuo, who is supervising the imperial history, I saw that his eyebrows were raised, and an awe-inspiring aura suddenly rose up and down his body, and he only taught the soldier to subconsciously take a few steps back.

By the time he reacted, Yu Chuan had already gotten out of the carriage and stood on the ground.

Rolling up the official robe, the hem of the robe was tied around the waist, and Yu Xuan smiled:

"Today, this official doesn't need to be really angry, how about comparing his foot strength with Er? If you go to the county seat first, the official will lose three taels of silver to each of you; If the official arrives first, you don't need to give the official money, you just need to tell the official about the customs of Lulan County, how about it? ”

All the soldiers glanced at each other, thinking to themselves that this Lord Yushi from Shenjing was not a fool?

These big men are pampered, and they travel either by car or on horseback, where do they know the hard work of these pawns.

Today, this adult is estimated to see their hard work, so he wants to give them three taels of silver to subsidize the family, since this is the case, then it can only be disrespectful.

If you really want to talk about foot strength, how can he be his opponent?

After a moment's hesitation, the crowd agreed.

So, on the road outside the city, a strange scene appeared.

A group of soldiers rushed towards the county seat, but they could not catch up with the man in the official robe at the front.

You must know that Yu Flip is also famous in history for being able to run, known as walking can "walk 300 a day".

Don't say that these soldiers, even if they are ordinary horses, if they really want to run, they can't catch up with Yu Flip in speed.

In front of the city gate, looking at the panting soldiers, the old god said with a smile on the beard of Yu who had been waiting for a long time: "In this game, it seems that the official has won, but I don't know if you are convinced." ”

The pale soldiers bowed their hands one after another, and said one after another: "Lord Yu's divine technique, the villain is convinced." ”

The smile on Yu's face became brighter, and he pointed to the mutton soup shop not far away, and said with a smile:

"Let's go, go over there. When you are already soaking wet, this sheep soup should be paid in advance for you. ”

Smelling the fishy smell of mutton coming from the direction of the mutton soup shop, the soldiers couldn't help but swallow their saliva quietly.

This mutton soup is a rare thing, even if a bowl comes down, it will cost half a tael of silver.

It seems that this Lord Yu is a kind person!

"Thank you, Lord Yu!"

After all the soldiers thanked him, he hugged Yu and walked towards the mutton soup shop.

After eating and drinking, the grateful soldiers, just a word from me, told Yu Yu about the customs and customs of Lulan County.

After listening to the words of these soldiers, Yu pondered slightly, and then asked:

"Are you saying that Xujia Village, in the southeast of Lulan County, pays the most taxes every year?"

One of the soldiers nodded and said:

"My lord, my family lives in the village next door to this Xujia Village, and I have some contacts with the people there. Listening to the old people in the village, Xujia Village seems to have a unique means of planting crops, so whether it is a good year or a disaster year, the grain harvest is good, and there is no need to go out to escape the famine, so there are more and more girls who marry into this Xujia Village, and it has gradually become one of the largest villages in Lulan County. ”

Yu flipped through the words, nodded, and fell into deep thought.

This time, the Supervision Yuan sent the imperial history to various prefectures and counties to check and supervise the implementation of the farmland water conservancy law, and he also took the initiative to ask for help and was sent to this Lulan County.

These soldiers have worked in the county for more than ten years and are familiar with the situation in the county, so he took this opportunity to know some specific conditions in the county from them.

But I didn't think about it, the other party really didn't let me down, in this small Lulan County, there are really talents who are good at planting!

"Thank you, tomorrow, this official will go to Xujia Village!"

Yu clenched his fists and thanked everyone.

After staying in the county for one night, he politely refused the banquet of the county order, and early the next morning, Yu turned off again and went to Xujia Village under the escort of the soldiers.

It is said that as early as yesterday, when he learned of the county order of Yu's destination, he asked the messenger to rush to Xujia Village early, told the news of the arrival of the angel to the old and young in the village, and repeatedly instructed him not to treat the other party slowly.

However, this Xujia village is slightly different from other villages and towns.

The villagers who were summoned to one place by the servants did not look at the village clan first, but surrounded several young people in coarse cloth clothes, yellow and black complexion, and covered with mud all over their bodies, who looked over like honest peasant men in the middle.

The officer, who was obviously familiar with the villagers, beckoned to the young men and smiled:

"Xu Jialang, this time you have hit a big luck."

The young man at the head was tall, with a bronzed complexion, calloused hands, and mud-stained clothes, and looked no different from a peasant man who had worked with the fields all year round.

When he heard the words of the officer, he was shocked.

How did this surnamed Wang know that he had received a letter from Shenjing City?

Suppressing the doubts in his heart, he and several companions glanced at each other, and asked quietly:

"Brother Wang, what does this mean?"

The officer surnamed Wang had a smile on his face even more, and first bowed his hand in the direction of Shenjing City, and then said with a smile:

"Today, the saint attaches great importance to agriculture and mulberry, and not long ago promulgated the Farmland and Water Conservancy Law, encouraging the people to reclaim the wasteland and offer the method of farming, as long as it is effective, you can get a bounty from the imperial court."

He paused, and then added:

"Everyone knows the situation in Xujia Village. Without you, we would not be able to achieve what we are today. The county magistrate asked me to inform you that the angels in the Divine Capital will be here tomorrow. If you have the heart to contribute to the court, you must prepare in advance. ”

After another command, the Wang messenger turned to leave.

Seeing the other party leaving, several young people hurriedly looked at Xu Shang, with a faint look of excitement on their faces, and said:

"Senior Brother Xu, I didn't expect that not long after Mr. Mojiadu's letter arrived, the court would make a move. It can be seen that the words of this son of Chu who attaches importance to talents do not seem to be fake. ”

"Yes, from this farmland water conservancy law, it can also be seen that this young son of heaven attaches great importance to agriculture and mulberry. My farm family is also getting ahead! ”

"Senior brother, this is a good opportunity to make my reputation as a farmer in one fell swoop!"

Xu Shang, as the leader of these peasant disciples, groaned slightly and said:

"I estimate that this imperial history has nothing to do with the Mo family. However, the fact that this son of Chu was able to implement such a national policy shows that he attaches great importance to agriculture and farmers, and can be regarded as a virtuous monarch. ”

"Tomorrow, I will meet the imperial historian and probe his tone. If it doesn't work, it's not too late for me to use Mr. Mojiadu's letter to contact the Chu court. ”

"Now that my farm is in decline, it's time to find a backer and promote my farm ideas."

Seeing that Xu Shang was so solemn, the disciples immediately bowed and said, "Please also ask Senior Brother to command." ”

Xu Shang nodded and said solemnly:

"In order to strengthen the country's strength, the Son of Heaven of Chu recruited talents from all over the country. Because we are in the Chu State and have the Mo family to deliver the news, we can know it for the first time, and this is also where the opportunity of my farmer lies. ”

"We must gain a firm foothold in the court as soon as possible, otherwise when the three families of Confucianism, Taoism and Law enter Chu, it will be difficult to make a difference."

"Therefore, tomorrow I will show the results of my farm family in front of the imperial history, and enter the court through this farmland water conservancy law. All of you are living here for the time being, waiting for news from your brother. After I enter the capital and face the saint, if the emperor of Chu really has the intention of reusing my farmer, I will immediately fly a pigeon to pass the book and let you enter Beijing. ”

Today's farmhouse is in extreme decline.

Xu Shang said that he was a senior brother, but in fact, he was almost the same as the sect master of the farmer's family. Because the older generation of the farmer family has already driven to the west.

If Xu Shang's generation cannot revive the prestige of the farmer's family, then the farmer's family will gradually disappear into the long river of history, leaving only a few words in the other hundred classics.

The rest of the peasant disciples obviously understood the importance of this trip, and they hugged their fists one after another:

"Obey my brother's orders!"

Xu Shang Zhengse said:

"Senior brothers, whether the farmer can prosper again, and whether we can show what we have learned in this Dachu, depends on these few days!"

When the peasant disciples present heard this, they felt more and more how important the burden on their bodies was, and their emotions were agitated, and they hugged their fists together:

"We will live up to my brother's high hopes!"

…………

The first year of Great Chu Yanfeng, July 20, Shenjing City, Imperial Palace, Lin De Palace.

Zhao Yu's first birthday as emperor finally came belatedly.

The emperor's birthday is celebrated all over the world.

The palace is lit up with lights, a scarlet carpet, exotic flowers and plants, bells and drums, and singing and dancing.

Zhao Yu wore a yellow dragon robe, a crown on his head, a jade belt around his waist, and black-patterned red-soled boots on his feet, sacrificing heaven and earth, worshipping ancestors, and holding a grand ceremony.

At the same time, in the Hall of Linde,

The palace people are busy setting up their seats, because this afternoon, Emperor Zhao Yu will hold a dinner here, and the inside and outside of the Lin De Hall will be the main venue of the banquet.

"Everyone's hands and feet are sharper."

While commanding, Gao Lishi looked around to see if there was anything that had not been done properly, because this was the first birthday banquet since His Majesty ascended the throne, and it was related to the face of the country and the dynasty, and it must not be neglected.

As His Majesty's confidant and chief of the chamberlain, he didn't dare to slack off.

Ministry of Rites.

The Ministry of Rites is the busiest department today, because they are the organizers of the emperor's birthday today, and at this time, Cao Huan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is even more busy, strictly reviewing all the details of the dinner.

"You guys!"

"Go and connect with the Praetorian Guard again, there must be no mistakes tonight."

Cao Huan instructed a ceremonial officer.

"Yes!"

When the officer heard this, he trotted out.

Just as he was busy before and after, he suddenly saw the figure of Zhou Rui, the head of the household, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly called out to the other party.

"Zhou Guozhang, how about borrowing Ziyu as an official?"

Zhou Rui smiled bitterly and waved his hand, and said, "Lord Cao, don't make fun of this official, the official will lend Ziyu to Lord Cao for a day." ”

Zhuge Jin on the side shook his head helplessly and said:

"Two adults, why don't you ask the opinion of the lower officials?"

Cao Huan looked at Zhuge Jin, blew his beard and glared, and said angrily:

"What's the matter, this old man, still can't move you Zhuge Ziyu?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone laughed.

Zhuge Jin showed a wry smile on his face, and arched his hand to Cao Huan and said, "The lower official must obey the orders of the adults." ”

"That's right!"

Cao Huan patted him on the shoulder, and he didn't see it, and directly ordered:

"You now go to Chengtianmen with your men. Around noon, the officials of the DPRK and China have to arrive one after another, and this reception will be handed over to Ziyu you. ”

Zhuge Jin just wanted to leave, but Cao Huan reminded again: "Let the people below remember that those who are not qualified to participate in the meeting, no matter who they are, are not allowed to approach Chengtianmen." ”

"Xia Guan understands."

Zhuge Jin bowed to Zhou Rui and Cao Huan before turning around and leaving.

"How?"

Looking at Zhuge Jin's departing back, Cao Huan raised his eyebrows at Zhou Rui.

"This son is talented, it is enough to make a book!"

The smile on Zhou Rui's face was even worse.

Fortunately, he took a step ahead and asked His Majesty for someone to come over, otherwise, he would probably still have a headache for trivial matters in the ministry.

"Cheap you guy!"

Cao Huan looked at Zhou Rui with a smug face, pulled the corners of his mouth, and said a few more gossips to him before saying goodbye and leaving and continuing to inspect the scene.

The birthday banquet of the Son of Heaven is an extremely important event.

Although Cao Huan had already arranged the etiquette and other parts a few days ago, and there were full-time officials in charge of handling it at the moment, he was still a little uneasy, and carefully inspected the scene, hoping to handle all the details to the best.

"Your Majesty has arrived!"

Accompanied by a long tone, Zhao Yu, who worshiped the Taimiao, was escorted by the Praetorian Guards and drove to the Linde Palace.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty on his birthday!"

In the Lin De Palace, the privy envoy Wang Pu, the commander of the front division of the palace Zhang Xiu, the head of the Jishi Mansion He Bayun, and the six Shangshu, as well as Lu Yi'an, Wei Yan, He Batsheng, He Batyue, Yin Shou, Wu Song and other important civil and military ministers who had just led the troops back to Beijing, raised their wine glasses together and congratulated Zhao Yu, the lord of Chu on the throne.

"Let's have fun, come, drink this cup full!"

Zhao Yu picked up the wine glass and drank with the ministers.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The ministers in the palace drank all the wine in their cups.

Looking at the group of civil and military forces below, Zhao Yu's vision was a little blurred, and he sighed in his heart.

At this time last year, he was just a marquis who was called into Beijing, but Wang Pu was not a writer, and Zhang Xiu was only a martial artist.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu's heart suddenly rose with pride.

With the help of this civil and military, can't I achieve a great cause?

(End of chapter)