Han officials

Chapter 105 Salesian Bureau
The world is so wonderful!

In the fourth year of Zhongping, Liu Bei was appointed as the lieutenant of Anxi County, and Sun Jian was appointed as the prefect of Changsha.

On the contrary, Cao Cao, who had the best family background and the highest starting point, was free from official duties.

Because Cao Cao went too far in Jinan State, the local powerful families could no longer bear it.

However, Cao Cao's family background made it impossible for them to retaliate.

So these people could only find ways to arrange for Cao Cao to be appointed as the prefect of Dongjun, in order to get rid of this plague god.

To be honest, this is something most people would be happy to have.

After all, the total population of Jinan State was only about 450,000, but the population of Dongjun was more than 600,000.

Being transferred from the Prime Minister of Jinan to the Prefect of Dongjun was undoubtedly a promotion.

But Cao Cao was not happy but angry, and felt ashamed of it.

Therefore, facing the imperial appointment, Cao Cao resigned directly due to illness and returned to his hometown to live in seclusion.

Reading in spring and summer, hunting in autumn and winter, life is so carefree.

This is the current political ecology of the Han Dynasty.

The price Cao Cao paid for his slight wilfulness was a destination that Sun Jian and Liu Bei could not reach in their entire lives.

……

The next day, inside Xiangping City.

Looking back, I saw that the streets were crowded with people and carriages passing by from time to time.

Looking at the guards and servants around them, it can be seen that this group of people are all from wealthy families.

Seeing this, a foreign merchant who had just entered the city immediately asked the owner of the tavern curiously, "Old man, is there a temple fair going on in the city today?"

As soon as the owner said this, before he could say anything else, the drinker next to him burst into laughter.

"You are from out of town, right?"

"Uh...it's true. Is it that obvious?"

Upon hearing this, the short, fat old man stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "If we were from Liaodong, how could we not know about the Lord's happy event?"

Seeing that the guy was still keeping the secret, the merchant also had a good eye for it and immediately smiled and asked someone to bring another glass of wine.

The short and fat old man smiled and said, "The Wei family has an heir!"

"Then these outside..."

"Haha~ Everyone is here to grab the gifts!"

It has been almost three years since Guan Yan and Wei Zhe got married, and they finally found out they were pregnant not long ago.

Wei Zhe was overjoyed and naturally paid special attention to it.

But what he didn't expect was that after the news came out, the people of Liaodong were even happier than he was.

Especially those old farmers in Guizhou, they would recite a few words almost every day, praying to God to protect the mother and child's safety.

If the power of wishes is also divided into levels, then what Wei Zhe has gained this time is definitely the most pious blessing!
Even in recent days, there are always some inexplicable things appearing outside the prefect's residence.

Sometimes it’s fruits and vegetables, sometimes it’s some other odds and ends.

The person who gave the gift didn't even want to disturb Wei, so he put down the gift and left quietly.

When Wei Zhe learned about this situation, he felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

God is fortunate to have nurtured these people!
Wei Zhe was just doing what he should do, but the common people were already grateful to him.

From this perspective, the Han people are actually very easy to satisfy, it’s just that the world is too difficult!

In comparison, the situation of the Liaodong tyrants who hurried over to offer gifts was much more complicated.

They don't care what the happy event is, they just want to find an excuse to give gifts.

……

At the same time, in the prefectural mansion.

"Husband, what should we do with these gifts?" Looking at the piles of gifts in front of her, Guan Yan couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Although she is pregnant, she still looks cute.

Seeing this, Wei Zhe immediately smiled and took her into his arms.

"Didn't they say they were here for you? Do whatever you want!"

Guan Yan, who was nestled in Wei Zhe's arms, was stunned at first when she heard this, then her eyebrows curved into a crescent-shaped smile and she said, "Then give it away. Help the lonely and the elderly, and consider it as accumulating blessings for our unborn child!"

Wei Zhe agreed with what he said and even took the initiative to help with some advice.

"In that case, let's set up a [Charity Bureau] to specifically adopt abandoned babies and orphans. Then you can pay for some wet nurses to feed and raise them. That would be considered a good deed!"

With this in mind, Wei Zhe originally wanted to ask the Liaodong County Government to contribute rice and cloth and participate together.

But on second thought, Wei Zhe gave up the idea and decided to act only in the name of Guan Yan.

As for the reason, it is perfectly normal - to accumulate blessings for the children!
When Guan Yan heard Wei Zhe say this, her eyes suddenly lit up.

"This... I'm afraid I can't do it well!"

However, despite saying this, Guan Yan looked eager to try.

She is loved by her parents at home and cared for by her husband after marriage. It can be said that she has always been surrounded by happiness.

But it is precisely because of this that Guan Yan is a little too kind-hearted.

She has had little contact with the outside world and still retains many naive ideas.

Therefore, Wei Zhe immediately comforted him in a gentle voice: "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything!"

After hearing what Wei Zhe said, Guan Yan happily nestled in Wei Zhe's arms and began to make plans.

After all, for Guan Yan, the "Charity Bureau" is her first career since she was a child.

Until Wei Zhe's mother Liu came over, Guan Yan was still discussing with Wei Zhe with great interest.

"Nonsense!"

After hearing just a few words, Liu couldn't help but shook her head.

"Luckily I came over, otherwise I don't know what kind of trouble you two would have caused!"

After saying this, Liu slapped Wei Zhe in frustration and complained, "How can you be such a good husband? Yan'er is just pregnant, and you're already making her work so hard?"

After being scolded by his mother, Wei Zhe finally came to his senses and couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

Indeed, the first three months of pregnancy seem to be the most dangerous time.

Thinking of this, Wei Zhe couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

He is really obsessed with power and scheming. He is even thinking about calculations at this time. Damn it!
However, Guan Yan was unaware of the twists and turns involved. Seeing that the career she had worked so hard to obtain was about to fly away, she immediately looked pitiful.

But seeing Wei Zhe's helpless look, she also knew that he was unreliable, so the little girl immediately went to Liu's mother and said coquettishly, "Mother-in-law, just promise me that I will always be careful!"

You know what, Liu really fell for it.

You know, Liu always wanted a daughter, so she always loved the little girl Guan Yan very much.

Seeing Guan Yan's appearance at this moment, Liu's heart softened immediately.

So before Wei Zhe had even finished his glass of rice water, Liu's position wavered.

Liu nodded Guan Yan's head helplessly and said, "Forget it, stop shaking it. If you continue shaking, my bones will fall apart."

But before Guan Yan could even laugh, Liu added, "You can run the charity bureau, but you're not allowed to go out. Just let the servants and maids handle anything."

Having said that, Liu thought about it and still felt a little uneasy, so she immediately said, "Forget it, I'll do it with you, so I can help you out and save you the trouble!"

After hearing what his mother said, Wei Zhe also felt that it made a lot of sense.

Seeing this, Guan Yan naturally had to agree, but even so she was still in a good mood.

But to be honest, it is indeed the best choice for Liu's mother and Guan Yan to jointly prepare the "Charity Bureau".

At least after this news spread, the powerful people in various counties of Liaodong County rushed to send their wives and daughters to make contact.

(End of this chapter)