Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 411

"What's the other announcement? I'll go and see!"

"I'm going to see too!"

A group of people flocked to the notice post like a honeycomb.

It was already full of people reading the notice.

It's not that people squeezed to look at the list posted inside, and when they squeezed to the front and saw the words on it, they were shocked to realize that they could not read, and looked at the list in black and white for a while.

"What's written on the notice? Lin Xiucai, please read it for me, we can't read!"

Seeing a man in his early fifties in a shabby silk shirt pushing in, someone shouted as if grasping at straws.

"That's right, Lin Xiucai, quickly help Nian Nian, what is written on it!"

Soon many people echoed.

Although this person was wearing a silk shirt, the clothes were worn out and there were dirty rice stains on them. When he got close, he could still smell the smell of low-quality and cheap wine.

"Um……"

Lin Xiucai picked up the folding fan, still fanning the handle in the cold March, shaking his gray-haired head proudly.

"Following the fate of the heavens, the emperor said: The world has been peaceful for a long time, but recently evil spirits are growing..."

Lin Xiucai faltered, shaking his head and thinking differently.

"Lin Xiucai, don't read it like that. We don't understand it, and we don't understand it. Can you briefly explain what is on this notice!"

Someone shouted impatiently.

This Lin Xiucai is a well-known old scholar in Beijing. He studied from a young age and was still a scholar until he was fifty-three.

He has spent most of his life in scientific examinations, but he has not yet passed the examinations. Although he has still taken the provincial examinations in the past few years, his grades have been getting worse every year. Later, he even couldn't stand it anymore. It's a blank roll.

Many people advised him not to take the exam, he might as well have enough money if he has that money, and think about his future pension issues.

Lin Xiucai originally had a few acres of Susukida in his family, but because he spent a lot of money on the scientific examination, all the good land was pawned off. After his parents passed away, he passed the examination as a scholar.

Although a scholar has benefits, but he has a wife, children and servants to support, it would be good if those benefits can take care of him to study.

The days became more and more difficult, the slaves were sold, the fields were not pawned again and again, and the wife could not get enough to eat with her. When the thieves were chaotic, they simply fled with the children, and now their whereabouts are unknown.

Lin Xiucai lost all ties, so he simply pawned the rest of the land, read books every day, was arty, and drank some wine from time to time, his life seemed to be happy, but outsiders seemed to be in a mess.

Many people like to make fun of him, but he is obedient and can't listen to the sound. They kindly persuade him not to take the scientific examination again. He is not that kind of material and live a good life. He thinks that he looks down on him and is against others.

Those who deliberately flatter and watch his jokes, others think highly of themselves, gradually become the laughing stock and entertainment objects around.

"Stop arguing! Stop arguing!"

A man who looked like a teacher walked in and squeezed in.

Everyone hastily moved out of the way.

Even though the Ming Dynasty is considered to be a dynasty with relatively good economic development, to be honest, there are really not many people who can read and write, speaking in proportion.

Not to mention this era, it is the era in which Qin Shao lived. Many of his parents were illiterate, especially in some remote rural areas, where many elderly people have never been to school in their entire lives.

Around 2000, Qin Shao’s company distributed relief school supplies to a school for the children of migrant workers. Those children came from all over the world to work in cities.

Qin Shao chatted with the children. Those poor children reminded him of the difficulty of being young. During the conversation, he asked where those children came from, and many people shook their heads and said they didn't know.

A teacher came over and said, don't say that the children don't know, many of the parents of these children don't know the exact location of their hometown.

For example, they know what province and village they belong to, but many don't know which city they belong to, because many addresses on the ID card are not detailed, and many of them are at most a certain village in a certain county in a certain province.

For outsiders, many villages and counties are unfamiliar.

The female teacher was very kind, and she might have a good impression of Qin Shao, and she chatted eagerly with him.

Saying that you don't know where you are is not the most outrageous thing.

In the class she taught, a mother was pregnant and had four children at a young age. When she met the teacher, she complained to the teacher that she was not easy.

The female teacher may be out of pity for the same woman, and asked her why she didn't pay attention to avoid pregnancy and have fewer children.

The mother opened her eyes and asked: How to avoid it?
The teacher naturally replied: Of course it is medicine or condoms!

The teacher said with emotion that it was the first time she knew that in 2000 there were still people who did not know how to avoid pregnancy.

In fact, no matter when, there are places where the light does not shine.The world is big, and there are actually many, many difficult people.

Qin Shao was very sad when he heard it. He knew that he was a bitter child, but compared with many people, there were too many people who were more miserable.

This is the case in the modern era where Qin Shao lived, not to mention the Ming Dynasty thousands of years ago, where illiterate people abound.

But human wisdom and ways to solve problems are really infinite!
The government had this in mind when they released the notice. Not only did they issue the notice, but they also hired literate people to interpret the content of the notice.

The person who came in who looked like a master was surnamed Wu, and he was also an old scholar, who was about the same age as Lin Xiucai.

In fact, this person has been taking the scientific examination, but he was only 35 years old, and he was only a scholar. Seeing this situation, Wu Xiucai knew that he was not talented in reading, so he gave up the scientific examination and taught in a school in the suburbs of Beijing. some children.

Later, an official appreciated him as a guest at home, so it was Wu Xiucai's turn to do such trivial tasks.

Compared with Wu Xiucai's well-dressed and calm demeanor, Liu Xiucai's expression is a bit cramped. He is also a scholar. At first, Liu Xiucai looked down on Wu Xiucai, thinking that this person has no perseverance and perseverance. It's just that he has become worse and worse over the years, and gradually Wu Xiucai couldn't lift his head up in front of him.

Seeing Wu Xiucai coming in, he picked up his folding fan, fled with dodgy eyes, and everyone laughed from behind.

Wu Xiucai is like never seeing Liu Xiucai!
As a classmate in the early years, Wu Xiucai might compete with Liu Xiucai, after all, they are considered to be on the same starting line.

It's just that in these years, as Wu Xiucai has become better and better, he naturally doesn't take Liu Xiucai seriously.

No one will kick a dead dog, so when someone makes things difficult for you and makes you an enemy, most of the time it is because they are jealous of you and you are on the same level.

If one day, others ignore you, it is actually the saddest time.

"Everyone, the announcement issued by Shuntian Mansion today is His Majesty's order. His Majesty speculates that there will be a Tiangou eclipse day in three days. In order to avoid panic among the people and keep the capital safe and orderly, the day after tomorrow will be a rest day, unless it is not necessary. Rest at home and do not go out! There will be a 24-hour patrol patrol in the church to warn. If there are special circumstances, such as someone who is suddenly ill at home or a mother who needs to give birth, you can report in advance to make advance arrangements! In these two days, if There are things you need to buy in life, and remember to buy them in advance! Anyone who intentionally wanders the streets to create panic will be punished as a capital crime!"

Although Wu Xiucai has reached the age of knowing the destiny, his voice is loud and clear, and he chatted a few words to explain the content of the long announcement clearly.

Not to mention, the people who take on this job are really worthy of the name!
"What? Could it be...Could it be...really...there is a heavenly dog ​​that can eat the sun?"

As soon as Wu Xiucai's words fell, there was a scream.

Although the tabloids reported on this matter before, everyone still discussed it as an anecdote, but now the announcement has come down, this... this is for real!

"That's false? This announcement was clearly announced, and Shuntian Mansion can let you play casually? But, this...is there really a day when the dog will eat the sun? And... I haven't heard that it has been predicted! That's it Qin Tianjian has never heard of it, but I heard that my grandpa...grandfather has experienced the Tiangou eclipse, and they all came suddenly, this...isn't this the punishment of the gods? Can you know in advance?"

Although that person refuted the questioning of the person in front too loudly, but he himself was already in a daze!

"Yes! Yes! My grandfather also said that he experienced it when he was a child. During the day, the sun was suddenly swallowed up, and the day turned into night all of a sudden. It was terrible! If it wasn't for the big guys beating pots and drums to drive away the dog, Maybe the big guys are living in darkness, there is no daylight!"

"Oh! Can people live without the day? Not to mention the darkness, there is no day and no sun, how do the crops grow, and what do we eat? Do you think we should also scare the tengu so that it does not turn the sun off? If you eat it, it won't work!"

"But...but didn't the announcement just say it? Let us stay at home tomorrow and not come out. Where can we knock on the door and knock on the bowl? If we go out, it will be a death penalty! Should we starve to death or wait at home to die? ?”

"That's not possible, is it? After all, it is His Majesty who predicted the Tengu Eclipse. If there is a Tengu Eclipse, he can still predict it, which means that His Majesty is the real dragon emperor. His method is naturally useful. If there is no Tengu Eclipse, then Isn't it better? But I... I can't tell!"

One person speaks out his own thoughts, but seeing everyone staring at him, he stutters a little, no one can say for sure about this, and he is also very scared!
It is a normal human instinct to be afraid of the unknown!
We must know that the Tiangou Eclipse Day was a terrible disaster for the ancient people. According to the previous saying, there may be disasters in the future, such as crop failure and food production.

In this era when food and clothing can’t be solved sometimes, being able to eat is the most important thing. Don’t look at these people in Shangjing, where everyone looks up to, but if there is a famine, it will have an impact no matter where you are, no matter where you are. Be poor or rich.

If the poor starve to death, the rich are no better off.

For example, in the previous bandit rebellion, because of the famine or too harsh taxes in some places, the poor could not survive and joined the bandit rebellion, which also affected the lives of the rich and even the nobles.

In the previous thieves' chaos, not to mention the rich, after many cities were captured, the first to die were the dignitaries!

It has not been a few years since the bandit rebellion passed. At that time, Shangjing was almost breached, and many people still have lingering fears when they think about it.

Therefore, as soon as this person questioned, everyone responded immediately, and everyone was a little afraid to question.

"What are you talking about! You dare to talk about His Majesty here, you are against the sky! Talking about Your Majesty is a crime! After reading the announcement, you should leave me soon, carefully arrest you!"

Everyone was still discussing, and soon a leader of officers and soldiers riding a horse came over and shouted loudly.

When the crowd saw a group of officers and soldiers coming over with equipment, they quickly dispersed in fright.

If you are caught and convicted, your life will be over!People are not stupid, they walked towards the house one after another, halfway there, remembering that one day they will not be able to go out, and they still have to buy some daily necessities.

When I arrived at the grain, oil, salt and firewood store, I found that there were officers and soldiers guarding them. I asked about the situation and said that the purchase was restricted by the imperial government. According to my household registration, I bought daily rations per person to avoid hoarding and panic buying.And get the number first, and then line up to sell grain according to the order specified on the bill.

A group of people went back to get their household registration resentfully, then stayed at home, waited for the district chief to distribute the numbers, and then purchased the required items in order.

"Everyone is gone! No need to blacken your face!"

Seeing Lin Tong still looking at the people with a dark face, Wang Yun said with some amusement.

This Lin Tong is actually good-looking, tall and strong, but his facial features are a bit delicate, his skin is fair, naturally white, after practicing outside for a period of time, after turning black, it will return to white after winter.

Although he is not as white as before this winter, he still gradually reveals some fair skin.

But he has sharp eyes, and when his face is dark, he is stern.

"Brother Yun, do you really think there will be a dog eclipse? Although His Majesty's affairs are well arranged and everything has been thought of, even if there is a dog eclipse, there will be no chaos in Beijing. Anyway, we will guard and cover it. I'm just worried that if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter if I'm busy, I'm just worried... I'm worried that those things will affect His Majesty..."

Lin Tong said with some worry.

Both Lin Tong and Wang Yun were educated by the Great Ming. Even though they had been on the battlefield and escaped from death several times, they were honestly not afraid of death, but they felt that this unknown celestial phenomenon was too mysterious.

Even though His Majesty is smart, he often predicts things like a god, but to predict this dog food day in advance, it seems... seems a bit...

"You! Thinking too much! Let me tell you, since working with His Majesty, what mistakes have you seen His Majesty make?"

Wang Yun looked at Lin Tong and said.

"That's not true! Your Majesty has never failed! Back then, he ran to Beijing to take part in the scientific examination, and almost won the first prize. This incident almost scared my heart out. He was so calm and calm, and he did it with the late emperor. My friend, if the first emperor had listened to him... don't talk about it, anyway, I now think that your majesty is the most suitable king, my life is given by your majesty, I am just worried about your majesty..."

"That's it! Since our life is given by His Majesty, we should trust His Majesty unconditionally. Whether there is a dog food day or not, as long as His Majesty says yes, then there will be! There must be!"

Wang Yun said firmly.

"Yes! Brother Yun, you are right! Your Majesty says what you say! If Your Majesty says charcoal is white, I, Lin Tong, think it is white! You are right, we just follow suit!"

Lin Tong rolled his eyes with a smile, and said firmly.

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Qin Mansion.

"Guosheng (Qin Jin's word), what do you think Zhu Houxi is playing? Will there really be a dog eating day? He... he can't really pinch and count?"

Zhao Huang said with some worry.

After being dismissed, Zhao Huang went to Qin Jin's residence in the dark, and the two discussed what happened today.

"Tingshi (Zhao Huang's word), I think there is something tricky in it! The new emperor is probably playing tricks! If that's the case, we have to show him something nice!"

Qin Jin stroked his beard and sneered mockingly.

(End of this chapter)