People in Datang, start with a golden hoe

Chapter 131 Chapter 131: Sober

When you're hungover, which moment is the hardest?
Cai Xiaolan put the quilt under her head, using it to relieve the sinking emptiness in her head.

"Xiaolan, drink some sobering soup!" Xu Yinlian came into the room carrying a bowl of sobering soup.

Making hangover soup is her specialty.When the Mouse Club was at its peak, they would organize gatherings every quarter to bring the brothers closer together.As a woman, it is not her turn to drink, but as the third in charge, the important responsibility of taking care of the drunk brothers is hers.

Cai Xiaolan was dizzy from sleep, "Sister Xu, what time is it now?"

"It's already night. There's no moon in the sky, and I don't know what time it is. However, it's been dark for a while." Xu Yinlian said to herself.

"You should drink the hangover soup first!"

Cai Xiaolan took the big bowl and drank the soup in one gulp, just in time to cope with the burning feeling in her stomach.

"Sister Xu, those three..." Cai Xiaolan only remembered that everyone danced with sticks and swords together, but she had no memory of what happened next.

"Hey, Xiaolan, I'm not talking about you. Why bother messing with them!"

"Ah? Did I provoke them? Did I beat them all?" Cai Xiaolan couldn't believe it. Could it be that her truest side is violent?

"Of course not. The four of you have become sworn brothers together. You are the second sister, Li Wei is the eldest, Li Fan is the third, and Jing Guangli is the youngest!"

Every time Xu Yinlian utters a word, there will be a "black line" on Cai Xiaolan's head!She finally understood what Xu Yinlian meant by "provoke".

"Oh, drinking will cause trouble!" Cai Xiaolan sighed.At that time, I was only focused on drowning my inner unhappiness with wine, and I didn't expect to get drunk at all.

Xu Yinlian shook her head, "Stop talking nonsense. There is no delay in drinking."

"After the boss danced with the sword, the youngest cried so sadly that he was useless. You go and comfort him and praise him for his usefulness. He can get food and save countless people. Then the guy cries even more. I feel sad, because I have not tried my best. But you went to the house and took 100 taels of gold directly, threw it to him, and asked him to buy more grain and distribute it to the people for free, so that they can survive the torturous time before the autumn harvest."

"Ah? Did he agree? Has he drawn up a contract?" Cai Xiaolan exclaimed. She didn't even discuss the details with him. If there was no contract, she wouldn't believe anyone now.

Xu Yinlian threw out three pieces of paper with "pop", "pop" and "pop", "Here, this is the contract between you and the three of them."

"Why three?"

"After you signed the contract with Jing Guangli, the two brothers of the Li family insisted on making a gentleman's agreement with you. One promised you that the people would not need to bring their own food for the corvee this year, and the other promised to protect you."

Xu Yinlian held her forehead. The scene at that time was as embarrassing as it could be.

"Then what conditions have I promised them?" Cai Xiaolan was afraid that she would agree to something like a promise of her own body.

"That's not true!"

Cai Xiaolan's heart suddenly dropped into her stomach. Her red mission that lasted for three years has not yet been completed.

"But you gave each of them 100 taels of gold!" Xu Yinlian said distressedly.

"Ah?" Cai Xiaolan hurriedly exhaled the light curtain, and there was only a little over four hundred gold left on it.

……

Cai Xiaolan was not the only one taking pictures of her "thighs", her fellow surnames Jinlan were also taking pictures of their "thighs".

"How can I accept her money?" After the youngest woke up, he looked at Qin Er, who was still beside him, and saw the 100 taels of gold in his hand, and realized that everything was not a dream.

Who regrets the most among this group of people?
Of course it's the boss, Li Wei. "How could I agree to her! Do I have that much ability to mobilize Aye to initiate corvee labor without bringing in food? I also received 100 taels from her. Is this considered a bribe?"

"Brother, Aye must be studying in the study now. Let's go find him now. You talk about your business, and I talk about mine. If we don't succeed tonight, we will let him beat us to death." Li Fan said fiercely.

How can the alcohol in the blood be metabolized so quickly?Li Wei changed his usual calm attitude and was encouraged by Li Fanyi, and he immediately thought that tonight was indeed a good opportunity.

Yes, the moon was dark and the wind was high, dark clouds covered the moon, and the stars were not visible.That night, the screams in the governor's mansion were particularly frightening.

However, screams were screams, and all three of them did what they had to do properly.The three stores of Shengshi Grain Store posted notices early the next morning. Cai Xiaolan purchased 100 taels of gold grain for all the people in Yangzhou Prefecture. Anyone who had no food at home could come and collect it.

The palace master of the government office is also preparing to draft a plan to promote the implementation of the corvee plan at the turn of spring and summer.This year is especially different. Mr. Li ordered that the people should not be allowed to work hungry.

……

The two-month deadline is approaching.Four or five days ago, the government official sent an official document, which meant that no one would be sent to escort Cai Xiaolan.Ask her to go with the supplementary troops heading to the frontier army.After arriving in Chaozhou, he set off on his own and served in Zhangzhou.

There are also things that need to be prepared at the back of the official document.

"Sister Xu, are you sure you want to go with me?" Cai Xiaolan said seriously.

Xu Yinlian nodded continuously, "Xiaolan, I don't have anything else to think about. Instead, I would be most content with you."

"Then what do you think about Xiaoqin?" Cai Xiaolan was about to say something, but the life nearby was stable, when she suddenly realized that the mother and son had no land and no one to help them, so she added, "I have gathered all the blessings from heaven." I leave my wealth and residence to you!”

"Hey, how can I hold on? Just let me follow you. Otherwise, we might never see each other again after this goodbye!" Xu Yinlian was very emotional.

Cai Xiaolan nodded solemnly, "Okay, then let's go to the city to prepare some things!"

It is said in the book: Those who are suitable for a hundred miles, spend time to pound grain; those who are suitable for a thousand miles, gather grain in three months.The distance from Yangzhou Mansion to Zhangzhou on Lingnan Road is still thousands of miles away.

Cai Xiaolan imitated modern camping equipment and made a series of small things. The tents were made of Gebu and covered with a layer of waterproof grass.

A small iron stove that is easy to carry;
A high-top iron pot as big as three palms;

three folding chairs;

a shovel;
……

After everything was ready, Cai Xiaolan went to Fucheng again, found Cheng Mushi, gave him ten taels of gold, and studied the hand-operated spinning wheel for him for three days, asking him to imitate it as it was, the more the better.

Previously, he vowed never to accept Xiaolan's commission again because of more than 1000 pieces of tofu boxes.But in front of the twelve gold coins, he fell once again.

"Boss Cai, don't worry. I promise to make it look beautiful for you." Cheng Mushi assured, patting his chest.

Cai Xiaolan, who had finally settled everything, was in a happy mood and skipped back. However, when she was passing by the west gate, she saw a group of boys covering their noses and carrying a woman out.

The woman was wrapped in a quilt, with one hand and half of her foot exposed.And Cai Xiaolan clearly saw that the hand was still tightly holding the corner of the quilt.

They dumped the man in a shabby house in the settlement.

"Hey, how dare you seek wealth and murder in broad daylight?" Cai Xiaolan shouted.

"Don't talk nonsense, we didn't kill anyone, she is alive and well." The boys all ran away in an instant.

(End of this chapter)