As the dust of the Zhang family case has settled, the morning office has also come to an end.

I thought that the people would return to the fields, but I never thought that they would still be waiting in the court.

"Brother, you have seen the excitement, why don't you go back to the fields to work?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked this, and the other party rolled his eyes, "You must be an outsider at first glance! We Fengyang people have a county magistrate hotline! Have you seen that hut? The county magistrate is sitting in it, and the people can chat with him.

What’s the sentence!”

Face the county magistrate directly? Have a few words?

What a dog officer, it’s a shame that we looked at him so highly just now!

This is the rhythm of being fair and accepting bribes!

"Dad...what is the county magistrate's hotline?"

Zhu Di was very puzzled. He only saw the common people holding all kinds of local products in their hands.

There are fresh vegetables, lively chickens, and baskets of eggs.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang said in a low voice: "When we founded our country, it was stipulated that officials should not take advantage of the people!"

"That's good for Yue Lin. He welcomes everyone who comes! Fourth child, have you seen that basket of eggs? Ordinary people may not be able to eat a few in a year!"

When Zhu Di heard his father's words, he felt a sense of justice as a prince.

"Dad! Just watch how the kid scolds that bitch!"

"As expected of us! Dad supports you!"

The father and son were about to move forward, but they were angrily scolded by the people: "Where are these shameless people from? If you want to see the county magistrate, go and line up first!"

queue?

The ninety-five-year-old man was scolded by the people and stood in line?

When Mao Xiang saw this, he wanted to reveal his identity. Zhu Yuanzhang was about to catch Yue Lin, so how could he alert him?

Lao Zhu's eyes warned Mao Xiang not to act rashly.

The father and son, like ordinary people, followed behind the people.

"Are you two from outside the city? You met our county magistrate and you came empty-handed?"

The fat and white businessman in the front smiled kindly at Lao Zhu and his son.

Lao Zhu sneered at this. He had always hated businessmen. These nefarious people were the best at colluding with officials and businessmen, in the land of fish and meat!

"What? You can't meet the county magistrate without bringing something with you?"

Lao Zhu said dissatisfiedly: "You have a close relationship with the county magistrate?"

The merchant didn't want to talk to the other party, but when he saw him mentioning the county prince, he replied: "That's natural! The county prince has come to Fengyang and brought us to make a fortune!"

Ha! Make a fortune?

It's the families of you profiteers who are getting rich. Get rich with the blood and sweat of the common people!

Although Zhu Di is young, he is very smart.

"Dog officer!"

Cursing secretly in his heart, he immediately looked forward and saw the common people smiling broadly after leaving their things behind.

It must have been some kind of promise from the dog officer.

There was an endless stream of people coming, and there was a long queue at the county government office.

Zhu Yuanzhang was heartbroken. Our Ming Dynasty and our hometown Fengyang were ruined by such a dog official!

Farmers don't work, businessmen cheat and cheat, and even small children learn bad things!

Soon, it was the turn of Lao Zhu and his son to join the team.

The sharp-eyed Emperor Hongwu even saw the businessman in front of him personally take out a silver ingot and hand it to the county magistrate Yue Lin!

Stepping into the hut, Lao Zhu sat majestically and remained silent, hoping to intimidate Yue Lin with his dragon power.

Zhu Di knew this well, and he followed his father's example, sitting upright and despising the dog magistrate.

"Are you both deaf-mute?"

Yue Lin was puzzled. After the father and son came in, they stared at him without saying a word.

"Perhaps they are deaf-mute people from other places who have heard about the reputation of our Fengyang Welfare Home."

Yue Lin thought of this and said with a smile: "Come here, take them to Fengyang Welfare Institute!"

Wait!

What the hell is an orphanage?

Seeing that Lao Zhu was confused on the spot, Yue Lin chuckled and said: "Fellow, if you have anything to say, just say it. Why bother to show off to me?"

Lao Zhu was a little embarrassed when he hit a soft nail.

"Your Excellency, you are very familiar with collecting people's fat and people's anointing!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sarcastically said: "The words of the current sage go in one ear and out the other, so you should fart!"

Seeing that this man was agitated, Yue Lin didn't panic and instead poured him a cup of tea.

Lao Zhu was not polite, picked up the teacup, and took a sip. He felt that the tea had a mellow taste and a fresh and sweet taste. It was even better than the imperial tea he had in the palace!

"This tea must have come from plundering the common people!"

Lao Zhu made up his mind, and after the county magistrate explained, he would let Mao Xiang arrest the person directly.

"The emperor's words should be kept in mind rather than spoken on the lips."

Yue Lin was neither angry nor annoyed, and said with a smile: "The Holy One wants the people to live a prosperous life. It is precisely because I keep the Holy One's teachings in mind that I act like this."

Zhu Di was outspoken and snorted coldly: "So you want to collect bribes? And the silver ingot just now!"

Lao Zhu nodded and gave a thumbs up to his son, knowing everything clearly, he is indeed our son!

"No. They are just doing good deeds through the county magistrate's hotline."

Seeing that the other party's tea cup was empty, Yue Lin poured him another cup of tea and said with a smile: "When the welfare home was first established, it was a time when supplies were scarce. The common people donated materials and merchants donated money."

Orphanage?

Hearing this term twice, Lao Zhu wondered: "What is this?"

Zhu Di also opened his smart eyes, and the guy in front of him could always speak astonishingly.

"Welfare homes take in orphans due to war, abandonment, etc., as well as the elderly who have no one to take care of them."

"They have no or have lost the ability to support themselves, so they are supported by the Yamen."

"The old will have someone to rely on, and the young will have someone to support them. When the children grow up, they will remember His Majesty's kindness and devote themselves to the imperial court, and I will be satisfied."

After hearing this and knowing the role of the welfare home, Zhu Yuanzhang understood why the people gave mostly food.

If there had been this welfare home in the Yuan Dynasty, our brothers and parents would not have starved to death!

Lao Zhu was secretly feeling sad, which was not enough for outsiders to understand.

"The imperial court will also take care of those war orphans..."

Zhu Di said harshly: "Why do you, a county magistrate, have to meddle in other people's affairs?"

Yue Lin smiled calmly: "The imperial court has been conducting northern expeditions against the Tartars for many years, and military expenditures are stretched thin! How can there be any spare money to take care of orphans and the elderly? Let's consider military pay first!"

Zhu Yuanzhang blushed, and Zhu Di was speechless.

The imperial court's Northern Expedition was to protect the people of the Central Plains so that future generations would no longer be bullied by the Mongols.

But today's Ming Dynasty is in ruins, waiting to be revitalized, which is a hardship for the people today.

Although Emperor Hongwu reduced taxes, the life of the people was still difficult, not to mention the orphans who had lost their parents and the elderly who had no one to support them.

"Welfare homes have their own reasons for existing!"

Lao Zhu was obviously persuaded by Yue Lin. He stroked his beard and said, "Sir, can you take us to see the welfare home when you have time?"

Seeing that his request was abrupt, Lao Zhu quickly defended: "We also want to do our part for the people of Fengyang!"

Yue Lin's eyes were full of doubts and he said in confusion: "You are not a wealthy businessman, so you can't invest in me, Fengyang. The welfare home does not support idle people, not to mention that you are in good health. If necessary, I can introduce you to a job."

How could Lao Zhu give up when the other party refused?

He was very curious about the orphanage!

Snap!

Lao Zhu slapped his son on the head with his big hands, and said immediately: "Sir, although our son is naughty by nature, he has a lot of strength!"

"We have just arrived in Fengyang and have no fixed place to live. So we asked the orphanage to take him in for a night! If you need anything, just ask for it!"
Chapter completed!