nanming man

Chapter 127 The New Year Approaches
Li Zicheng had a bad reputation, and the squires of the counties tried their best to raise food after they returned, in line with the principle that a dead Taoist friend would never die a poor one.

The honest ones handed over all the grain in their own warehouses, while the dishonest and quick-witted people called on the people of the county to donate grain to save their lives.

In order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the people, the gentry in the county took the lead in donating [-]% of the food. When the people in the county handed over the food, the gentry took back [-]% of the food. Then it was quietly divided by several leading gentry.

In mid-December, after the grain distributed by the gentry in each county was delivered, Gao Yihuan prepared to ask Zhao Zhuzi to deliver the grain to Li Zicheng.

At this time, as the New Year approached, a heavy snowfall fell in Runing area, covering the city and fields, Runing Mansion and even the entire Zhongzhou became a snow-covered world.

This morning, a convoy was parked on the official road outside Runing City, and the vehicle was full of grain sent from various counties.

Zhao Zhuzi was riding on a horse. The horse snorted and exhaled whitely, "Second brother, Li Zicheng only wants [-] shi, why did second brother give an extra thousand shi?"

Gao Yihuan was riding a black horse, wearing a jacket and a cotton cap. While controlling the horse, he said with a sigh of relief: "I don't want the child to be unable to trap the wolf. It's only a thousand stones, and I can give it back."

While talking, Second Brother Gao looked at Zhao Zhuzi again, and said, "When you arrive in Nanyang this time, deliver the grain first, and then go to pay a visit to Niu Jinxing and present the New Year's gift I prepared."

The last transaction made Brother Gao feel that it was a good deal, so he decided to maintain this line for a long time, and carefully manage the relationship with Niu Jinxing.

But this kind of intention will cost money, and a congratulatory gift will cost the second brother another 500 taels of silver.

Zhao Zhuzi nodded, "Second brother, I understand."

Gao Yihuan continued: "After the matter is settled, you let the team come back by yourself, and you go to Xinzheng to meet my father, let him find a chance to talk to Mr. Li, and quickly find an outside job Go do it, don't continue to be a staff member."

Zhao Zhuzi came to some understanding, "Second brother, you gave an extra thousand stones and Niu Jinxing as a gift, so it was to find an errand for the uncle. Second brother, you are really worrying~"

"Now that Li Zicheng's momentum has been established, when he takes Guanzhong, there will be a lot of people rushing to join him first. At that time, there will be no shortage of candidates and Jinshi under Li Zicheng's command. My father's student is not very valuable, so we have to take advantage of it. Seeing that there are few people now, hurry up and find a place to release a real job." Gao Yihuan explained, "Tell my father that it is best for him to go to Nanyang to be an official. If not, then go back to Runing to help me. In short, there is no need to stay It's at Mr. Li's place."

Now that Brother Gao's power has just established, there are not many people in Chuangjun who can control him, so Li Yan's signboard is no longer needed.

Li Yan is a relatively upright person, and the benefits that Second Brother Gao can get from him are very limited. The old man has been an assistant for so long, and if he continues to do so, Li Zicheng will soon be finished.

"Second brother, I understand!" Zhao Zhuzi nodded.

"It's good to understand, don't make any mistakes." Brother Gao then waved his hand and said: "You go."

At that moment, Zhao Zhuzi clasped his fists on the horse, then protected the mule cart, and headed towards Nanyang.As soon as they left, Second Brother Gao pulled his horse back to the city.

Approaching Fucheng, the figures on the official road became more and more lively.

Because the Chinese New Year is coming soon, villagers in various villages and towns bring their own food, chickens, ducks, and pickled vegetables to the city to exchange for some copper coins, which are enough to buy various New Year’s goods and prepare for the New Year.

Brother Gao entered the city and saw the crowds on the street. The shops along the street had already posted couplets. People were in the shops, beside the street grocery stalls, bargaining, laughing, shouting, yelling, firecrackers and children's shouts. The sounds of playfulness blend together to draw a picture scroll with a sense of the year.

Looking at the scene on the street, Gao Yihuan was very satisfied, with a smug expression on his face, he rode a black horse and walked slowly back to the government office.

"Second brother!" As soon as Gao Yihuan arrived at the door, he saw a person greet him in surprise and help him hold the rein of the horse, but it was Zhao Daxian who came from Luyi.

Second brother Gao was a little surprised when he saw him, got off his horse and punched him, "Daxian, you came so fast, your family members are here too."

"Here we are, I'm picking things up in the yamen." Zhao Daxian replied, and patted his horse again: "Second brother, you are amazing! Once you come out, you will become a general and a prefect, and the number of troops has more than doubled. Scared the hell out of me."

Second Brother Gao laughed, "What is this? I'll at least get a prince for my brothers to see later."

A few people walked into the yamen while talking, and saw that it was full of people, all of them were family members from Luyi. When they saw Gao Yihuan, they immediately surrounded him and greeted Gao Yihuan.

They were all from the village and didn't know the rules. Most of the men in Gaojiazhuang died, and the rest were women, either Gao Yihuan's aunts or aunts and cousins. They were all chattering, causing Gao Yihuan's eardrums to hurt.

These people surrounded Gao Yihuan, asking about his health, asking this and that, only a woman in her early twenties stood aside and did not come over, Zhao Daxian couldn't help thinking slightly when she saw it.

At this time, Second Brother Gao was a little overwhelmed, so he quickly said a few words to let them live in Runing with peace of mind, and then fled in a hurry.

As soon as the women saw Gao Yihuan leave, they gathered around Gao Xinghao who was handing out things again, asking for things to arrange, and at the same time wanting to tell him a daughter-in-law.

Luyi will probably be the front line in the future, so Second Brother Gao asked Zhao Daxian to send his family over. In addition, Old Man Wang, who was a blacksmith, and many craftsmen he recruited in Luyi were also sent to Runing for resettlement.

Now the Chinese New Year is coming soon. After these people arrive, they will need supplies to settle down, so Brother Gao asked Gao Xinghao to prepare some quilts, clothes, pots and pans, as well as grain and jerky. Each household will distribute a copy for everyone Have a good year.

Second Brother Gao walked back to his room, Zhao Daxian followed in, took a look at Second Brother Gao, and suddenly said, "This group of aunts, I don't know that Second Brother is busy with work and chattering around endlessly, but my girl is more sensible."

Brother Gao was slightly taken aback, and turned his face, "Daxian, it's almost Chinese New Year, I should have stayed with you for a while, but there are many things going on in Luyi, so don't spend the New Year in Runing, go back to Luyi as soon as possible .”

Zhao Daxian was stunned, "Second brother, my butt is not even touching the stool yet."

Brother Gao said seriously, "If you are told to go back, you should go back first. I have already reported that you, Wu Shizhao, and Jin Xiangang have all been promoted to captains. When you leave, you will take 2000 people with you. After that, Luyi, Chenzhou, and Xiangcheng The defense of this area is up to you."

Zhao Daxian came out of Gao Yihuan's room, and saw that Xinghao had finished delivering the things, so he couldn't help waving, "Xinghao, come here, brother has something to ask you."

When Gao Xinghao came over, Zhao Daxian looked back at the door of Gao Yihuan's room, and then whispered: "Brother asked you, did the second brother have anything to do with my sister?"

Gao Xinghao was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect Zhao Daxian to ask so directly. This kind of thing spread quickly, and there were all kinds of news. It’s too clear, brother Yicheng understands best, but I seem to have heard a little bit of wind.”

Zhao Daxian pondered for a while after listening, "No, I have to ask my second brother for an explanation on this~"

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