Of course, there is no need to say more about Su Shi's smile. Wang Hu's words must contain the truth, but not all the truth. Wu Liang and others must have lies, but not all the lies.

A more accurate guess is that Wang Tongzong, Wu Aisi and others should have checked and balanced each other, and this is actually quite common in many places. Su Shi naturally saw these and knew that Gao Ba was unable to turn around in his little head, but he did not say it explicitly. Perhaps it was to exercise Gao Ba, or he did not want Gao Ba to enter the officialdom too early.

However, no matter how Su Shi planned to deal with his relationship with officials from all over the country, the drought still arrived as promised. Just one month after the high ball arrived in Lin'an City, that is, at the end of April and early May, the drought had already shown signs. Although there was no major disaster in Lin'an City, a large number of villagers were preparing to flee in the nearby villages.

But it's a pity that even at this time, the postman responsible for delivering official documents has not come back yet. Sometimes Gao Qiu even wondered if the postman was secretly killed by Wu Liang and others. But then he thought that it would be of no benefit to them. In the end, after thinking about it, he became confused.

The official documents reporting the disaster have been sent out, and as for when they will come back, it is really hard to say. However, when Su Shi talked to Gao Qiu about this matter, he obviously did not expect this official document, because it would take more than a month to go from Lin'an City to Tokyo Bianliang. Even if there is a disaster, the fast horse can be used to speed up, but the time is still too late. What can be really expected is the certificate of the tribute that I don't know when I will be brought back by the postman.

It has decided to use the "work-for-relief" method of high balls, so at least on the surface, Su Shi must go outside to inspect and visit West Lake and the canal that diverts water to see the specific situation.

Today is the third day of the fifth lunar month, and Su Shi left the door on the first day of the fifth lunar month. According to calculations, he would have to wait for at least another week before he would come back. Those who were with Su Shi were also the men of Wang Tong and Wu Aissi. Obviously, Su Shi was not very at ease with them.

West Lake is a distance from Lin'an City, and there is a lot of time to go around in the investigation. In the end, Gaoqiu was not allowed to follow him, but Su Guo was taken with him, which made Gaoqiu depressed for a long time.

Especially today, Gao Qiu's depression reached its peak.

Since early April, people from outside villages have come to Lin'an City to visit relatives and friends. However, because the hometown is difficult to leave, there were not many people at the beginning. However, after May, the drought appeared, so there were more people coming to Lin'an City. Originally, Gaoqiu could go out for a walk, but today, the noisy outside makes people no longer want to go out.

If Gao Qiu had not written the official document that Su Shi had gone out to observe the drought conditions in advance, and then asked Li Wan and Zhang Qian to post it out, it would probably be more chaotic than the streets, but the government offices in Lin'an City were added. However, this would not be a solution. If the people had something to do, they would go to the prefecture, but the space in the prefecture was limited after all! Gao Qiu knew that the rice price in Lin'an City had doubled, and it would cost four jin of money to buy rice in one stone! If this continued, there would be no need to wait until the drought came, and the economy of Lin'an City would collapse within two months.

Of course, thanks to the court, if the officials of the Song Dynasty did not have the special circumstances of Su Shi in the previous period, their wages would be quite generous. The wages here are not only about money, but also about real items such as rice, firewood, charcoal, fabric, etc., and if there were no special applications from officials, they would generally not be converted into money. In this way, Gaoqiu's life was not greatly affected.

After using the medicine given by Schisandra in the morning, Gao Qiu kept drinking water, so he couldn't even eat lunch at noon. Wang Chaoyun only said that Gao Qiu was playing with it and didn't say much, but he left some food for the servants. While Gao Qiu was hungry, he could eat it when he was hungry.

In the afternoon, I lay in the yard and "supported the corpse". Oh no, it should be said that it was basking in the sun. Gao Ba started his "older years" in the Northern Song Dynasty while bored. After all, there were no smart products and wireless networks in this era. I always read and didn't have much intention. The streets outside were full of people, and I had no time to play when I went out.

When Gao Qiu was bored, a familiar figure flashed into the Houya, "Little Young Master! Little Young Master!"

"Hmm? It's Li Wan! Why are you looking for me? Could it be that someone has attacked the county government again?"

Because of the past, Gao Qiu actually doesn't want to see Li Wan recently.

It was said that it was actually what happened that afternoon after Su Shi left. Some people came to the yamen to tell the drought and asked the government to come up with ideas. However, Su Shi had already gone out, so naturally he could not find anyone to "make a decision" for them. In the end, more and more people gathered. The head of the government office was old and had no courage, so he asked someone to come to the yamen to ask for ideas. However, Wang Runzhi and Wang Chaoyun had never interfered in Su Shi's government affairs. Even if they knew some solutions, they could not think of it in a hurry.

At this time, Gao Qiu stood up, wrote a notice in hand, and asked Su Shi's official seal to come out. Once the seal fell, the people outside naturally had nothing to say. Even if they really wanted to attack the government office in the future, at least they would have to wait until the drought came out. But Su Shi had already come back at that time, so Gao Qiu would not have to worry about it.

However, in this way, the problem was solved, but Gao Qiu pushed himself out, which made the team leader send someone to come to him for advice if he had any problems. This made Gao Qiu very annoyed. The same was true today. Seeing Li Wan, Gao Qiu's little face immediately became bitter.

"That's not true. There are notices written by the young master. Who dares to be so ignorant? There are not many people outside today. I want to ask the young master if you want to go out for a walk."

Knowing that Gaoqiu is a thick 'thigh', why would Li Wan not hold it tight? Today, I really came to invite Gaoqiu out for fun.

In fact, this matter must start from this morning. Although there are many nearby villages, there are only a few close to Lin'an City. If the nearby villagers come out to escape in advance, those who are close to them have basically come. The streets were crowded two days ago, but the people who defected to relatives were recognizing the door. Lin'an City was not very big. Almost all those who looked for relatives were found, and those who didn't find relatives also found their place to live.

People from faraway places probably can't catch up today, so today is a rare opportunity to go shopping.

"Is that true? There are few people on the street today? Then it's time to go out and stroll."

A few days ago, Su Shi fought with local officials and was also worried. Moreover, two days ago, the people came to the government office to gather together, and they were annoyed again. Now that they have the opportunity to go out to play, there is no reason not to be moved.

"Then... young master, do you think we're going now?"

It was already afternoon, and Li Wan wanted to please Gaoqiu, but he didn't want to backfire, so he couldn't help but be anxious.

Of course, Li Wan's anxiety is not unreasonable. Now there are many strangers in Lin'an City. Who knows who are there? The majority of ordinary people are definitely the majority, but there are no ones who commit crimes. It's okay to say that it's bright now. Once it gets dark, things in Lin'an City will definitely be inevitable. Judging from the situation over the past month, the public security in Lin'an City has been deteriorating.

"That's it? Well! Go out to play early, and come back to have dinner earlier." Think about it for more than an hour, only two hours, and it's time to finish the meal. Gao Qiu wants to go out to play, but he is not a child who doesn't know the right way. However, before that, there is another thing, "By the way, I have to say hello to my wife, Lin Bo and the others, and I have to see if Rongrong wants to go out with me. You're waiting for me here now!"

"Yes! You guy, go!"

If there were multiple flowers, Li Wan would have more chances of flattering, so he did not stop him.

I slowly sat up from the bamboo chair, walked back, turned a corner, and came to the place where Wang Runzhi and the others usually chatted together.

"lady!"

He glanced at the "three" women who were getting together, and Gao Qiu shouted in a low voice.

"Hmm? It's a godfather! What's wrong? Is there anything?"

When Wang Runzhi saw that the high ball was coming, he stopped his movements and asked with great concern.

"It's nothing, it's Li Wan and the others said that there are fewer people outside today, so I want to go out and go around Lin'an City and come and tell you." After a closer look, Wang Runzhi was embroidering with Wang Chaoyun, and Hua Xiangrong was also watching and learning. Gao Qiu then continued: "Also, let's see if Rongrong wants to go out too."

"Go out! That... I'll learn embroidery here!"

Seeing Gao Qiu come to find him, Hua Xiangrong was very happy, but looking at the embroidery in her hand, she strengthened her belief.

"Okay, since you are going out, then go early and come back early, don't stay outside for too long. Also, Lin'an City is quite chaotic now. Although Li Wan and the others follow you, you should be careful, do you know?"

Even though he knew Gao Qiu was precocious, he was still at the same age. Even if Wang Runzhi felt relieved, he could not help but give him a few more instructions.

"Yeah! I understand!"

With the approval of the eldest lady, Gao Qiu naturally had no worries and was happy to go out and play.

Of course, when he went back to find Li Wan, he met Su Lin who was commanding his servants to work, and Gao Qiu told him.
Chapter completed!