Mediocrity

Author: sin9999

Mediocrity

After Qingming.

Liao Teng, the Shihu of Caosi Household in Wannian County, rode a donkey to Dunhuafang with a shy belly.

"The county sent 250 men from Dunhuafang to dredge the Chang'an City to the Bashui ditch and serve for 20 days."

This is legal labor, twenty days of free labor, and you have to provide your own food and accommodation.

If he does not serve, he is allowed to adjust at the price of three feet of silk per day, which is the labor price of twelve to fifteen cents, which is called "yong".

If you serve for an additional fifteen days, you will be exempted from transfer;

Thirty days of additional service, and all rent transfers will be waived.

All regular service shall not exceed fifty days.

Compared with the prodigal son of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty who used people's power unscrupulously, Li Yuan and his son were quite restrained in this regard.

However, Fan Zheng could only show his hands: "Without Ding Nan, Dunhuafang would have to be mediocre."

No way, every nail is a hole in Fan's carpentry workshop, and all the two hundred strong men are doing basic work in Xinghua Village, and middle-aged men and women cannot come out to pay the bills.

Of course, Fan Zheng will collect their money one by one, so the shop has no obligation to pay the money.

"Hey, the men from Lizhengfang and Guangdefang next door are still doing odd jobs. Have you all found a long-term job?" Liao Teng was surprised.

Fan Zheng said with a smile: "When the disaster hit us, among the three districts, Dunhua Fang was the only one left out."

An old man and a young man had a seemingly incongruous conversation, but they each expressed their own opinions.

Liao Teng was in Gongmen and wanted to practice cultivation, so he wanted Fan Zheng to help with these two affairs.

Fan Zheng expressed his refusal. At first, the two houses tried their best to exclude Dunhua Fang, but he was not stupid, so why should he repay evil with kindness?

If you want my help, you can tell me how kind and righteous these two houses are to us.

Liao Teng could only say that there was nothing he could do to help.

Fortunately, the mediocre products from Dunhuafang can at least help these two miserable men earn some money. It's not bad to earn ten cents a day.

Why Shiwen?

Ah, this is your first time seeing the world. Don’t you know that the money an official handles will shrink?

What does it mean to pluck the hair of a wild goose, and what does it mean to be stained with oil and water?

The most important point is, do the people who stand in Zhengfang and Guangdefang have the confidence to say no?

People in these two villages are not able to be picky and picky, so it would be nice to have something to eat.

The laborers in Dongshi cost fifteen cents a day, but they don't need you!

Doing part-time jobs and being hungry every day, how comfortable is your life?

In Fan's woodwork workshop, Fan Laoshi poked his head out, looked at Fan Zheng, found that he was fine, and turned back to cut wood.

Liao Teng made an appointment for the date of his resignation, then turned around to inform other parties.

Only fools take it now. At least sixty guan of money is three hundred and eighty-four kilograms. If the carriage is not arranged, who will carry it?

Metal currency, copper money is the dominant currency, it is so tiring.

Fan Zheng stretched his waist and was about to go to Fangxue to have a look when two rangers walked towards him. Their red arms were either hydralisks or hawks.

The ranger is also very good, and the thorn dragon is very powerful, but it is easy to commit taboos.

These people who are wandering on the edge of the law, if you say they have no brains, they tread a line that is quite disgusting to the government.

What's going on, is the target yourself?

Fan Zheng raised his short jujube stick lightly and prepared to take action.

At the door of Fan's woodwork workshop, Fan Laoshi threw down his chisel and strode out.

Xiang Liqian pulled out his horizontal sword and quickly stood in front of Fan Zheng. He saw the two rangers sneering with unknown meaning, then turned and left.

Fan Laoshi snorted coldly in his nostrils: "Are these little beasts too tired from living?"

The hair on Xiangliqian's body stood up: "No! Don't do it! Someone will naturally explain it to you!"

Fan Zheng grinned: "Brother Xiangli, you have to let me know what's going on, right?"

Xiangligan lowered his head in shame.

It was Xinghua Village's fault. The business was so hot that people were jealous. Even if Xinghua Village tried its best to control production, it couldn't stop others from being jealous.

Of course, Xianglishi is difficult to deal with, but it is not too difficult to bribe someone who knows Xianglishi vaguely and knows that Fan Zheng is making suggestions for Xianglishi.

Confidentiality sounds like a noble thing, but in practice it is often like a sieve.

The opponents may not be doing this to harm Fan Zheng, but they may also be trying to coerce Fan Zheng into giving them advice.

Who told Fan Zheng not to wear official uniform?

Fan Laoshi narrowed his eyes slightly and felt uncomfortable all over.

I can't bear Fan Laoshi's fierceness!

Fan Zheng smiled and nodded: "So, what is Xiangli going to do?"

Xiangligan gritted his teeth: "For the clan members involved, the whole family will be expelled from the clan and their surnames will be taken back. The Yintan Ranger, the Xiangli clan came forward to warn. The opponent, the Xiangli clan, treated the other person in his own way..."

Fan Zheng shook his head repeatedly.

As a group of Rangers, warnings are as useless as the east wind.

"The general will give you a suggestion, and Mr. Xiangli should follow it."

Xiang Liqian gritted his teeth.

Because of his family's affairs, it is a sin to disturb Fan Zheng's peace.

When Fan Laoshi loses his temper, he will be blamed for hundreds of deaths.

Fan Zheng smiled and said: "It's not difficult at all. The more you complain, go to the Yongzhou Yamen and ask the governor to make a final decision."

It seems easy to say, but there are two problems to be solved.

Appeals directly across the county level to Yongzhou are called cross-examination appeals. The complainant and the acceptor will each be flogged forty times in accordance with the law.

The second thing is that even if you file a lawsuit in Yongzhou, it will usually be handled directly by the judicial officer. If the situation is more special, it will be handled by Zhizhong. Don't worry, it is not a homicide case that will easily go to the governor's desk.

That kind of thing about the governor pretending to be Bao Qingtian every day, just treat it as a joke, don't take it seriously, otherwise, where would you put the judiciary in the army?

Xiangliqian nodded: "Okay! Xianglishi promises that King Wei will accept it personally."

No matter how strict the law is, there are always some ways around it, let alone one that has been in the family for thousands of years.

The common people may not be able to get around this kind of thing, but it is easy for them.

It would be better if Li Tai tried the case himself, which would cost him something.

…

Yankangfang, Prince Wei's Mansion.

Li Tai flipped through "Shui Jing Zhu" and sighed leisurely.

What a classic book on rivers, it describes all the water veins of China, but it lacks mountains, rivers, grasslands, and deserts. If it can be supplemented, wouldn't it leave a lasting legacy?

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xiangli sent a car to Xinghua Village. Do you want to accept it?"

The chief secretary of the Wei Palace asked for instructions.

Although the rank of the chief clerk of the prince's palace is not high, he is the prince's confidant.

Of course, if used incorrectly, the word "serious trouble" may also be added.

"To be courteous for nothing is to be either a traitor or a thief. Mr. Xiangli has nothing to do with me on weekdays!" Li Tai reacted quickly.

"Xianglishi said that tomorrow they will go to Yongzhou to file a complaint. They do not ask for favoritism from the king, but only ask for personal trial by the king." The chief secretary reported in detail.

Li Tai chuckled.

Interesting!

Xianglishi is confident that this king will definitely go to his family?

"Okay, let's order some food and drinks tonight. I and the princess will have a drink at Xinghua Village."

Princess Yan Wan's drinking capacity is no less than that of Li Tai.

Wine that doesn’t cost money is just enjoyable to drink.

Don’t you think: People who buy good wine don’t drink it, and people who drink good wine don’t buy it.
Chapter completed!