Entering May, it has been nearly half a year since Guangzhou was recovered. In half a year, the Qing army did not make any counterattack. The Ming army also recovered many places in Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, Huizhou and other places. I won’t mention the other places.

On the ground in Guangdong, the longer the Ming army controlled it, the more stable people's hearts became, and the worry about the Qing army's counterattack became less and less.

In Guangzhou City, in recent months, a large number of people have returned to the city. They all originally lived in Guangzhou City. For them, this move is a real return home. Except for those irreversible things, it seems that everything

It’s back to four years ago, before the Qing army massacred the city. But these four years will never be forgotten, whether it is touching, regretful, thankful, lost, or those stories about family, friendship, and love.

Everything will be remembered in my heart.

The streets and alleys in the city are gradually filling up. As the last batch of people from Chaozhou and Zhongzuo return home, the government offices in Nanhai and Panyu counties begin to post stickers on the still empty houses, shops, and residences.

Seal it. And most of the owners who were there were probably killed in the massacre that year.

The screening on Henan Island has ended, and most of the people living outside have returned to the city. The remaining local prefecture and county yamen can handle it, and there is no need to work so hard.

On the day the screening was completed, the local prefecture and county yamen also came up with data and handed it over to Jin Weixin, who was temporarily in charge of Guangzhou affairs. According to their calculations, there were probably more than 190,000 people who had returned to the city in the past few months.

Among them, 110,000 came from Chaozhou and Zhongzuo Suo, and 10,000 came from Chen Qice's Shangxiachuan Island. The remaining 70,000 people all escaped from Henan Island after Chen Kai opened the city.

, so I was unable to board the ship heading south to Hong Kong.

According to estimates at the time, there must have been more than just these people who escaped that night, and there were probably 30,000 to 60,000 people left. Some of these people may not be aware of Chen Kai's policy of returning to their homeland, and some may be

I know, but for various reasons I was unable to make the trip, and some of them probably left in the past few years, forever.

But no matter what, the vast majority of the people who escaped back then have returned to the land where they were born and raised. Many have resumed their old livelihoods, and some even stayed with their old employers.

Do things as if they have never changed.

The people in the city adapted quickly after the initial discomfort. The city is still based on commerce, handicrafts and service industries. People usually get up at sunrise and rush to shops, workshops and other places.

They went to work in restaurants, inns and other places, and in the afternoon, they returned to their homes and enjoyed dinner with their families. Only the nightlife in the city, because Li Dingguo's army still controlled the city, and the return of the people

The matter has just come to an end, and the curfew has not been lifted yet, so many jobs are still limited to the rigid "9 to 5", with middle and night shifts being very rare.

There is a family at the entrance of Yuhuafang. Their family has been making a living as craftsmen for generations. They have always worked in a printing workshop not far away. They have been with the owner for nearly three generations. It can be regarded as a workshop.

He's a veteran here.

This workshop not only prints books, but also makes paper. The owner is quite kind, and the craftsmen do not deduct wages from the servants. They are very strict when working on weekdays, and some of them are...

For the sake of the quality of books and paper. As for other things, as long as the salary is enough, everyone doesn't care much about it.

After working for a day, the two men at home came home. The wife and daughter-in-law had already prepared the meal, and they were just waiting for them to come back and eat directly. The meal was not sumptuous, but home-cooked side dishes.

Today is the son’s birthday, which is also the mother-in-law’s mother-in-law’s day. The daughter-in-law went to the pier in the south of the city and bought a fish, so as not to be overpriced by the fishmongers who came to the city. At this point, we all smelled together.

I felt that the fragrant and delicious steamed fish was placed on the table.

When the food was on the table, the son toasted his father and mother, and the family began to eat. Unexpectedly, just as the chopsticks were about to attack the steamed fish, I was hit directly on the hand, and he quickly retracted in pain.

"You brat, knowing how much your mother suffered to give birth to you, of course your mother has to be the first to pick up the fish with chopsticks. Is it your turn to take the first blow?"

"My boss, don't bother me."

"A loving mother often loses her son." After complaining, the head of the family explained this unprecedented rule: "This is what I heard from my boss when I was in Chaozhou last year, and the Wu family did business with my boss.

There are rules that can be achieved by such a big family. Although we are a small family, we still need to know how to make progress. There is nothing wrong with learning a little."

Having said that, under the envious eyes of her daughter-in-law, her mother-in-law took a small piece and put it into her mouth. The happiness on her face was obviously not just the sweet taste.

Speaking of which, she has been married to this family for more than 20 years. She has served her parents-in-law, her husband, and given birth to children. Over the years, she has worked hard to raise two sons and three daughters. Now all three daughters are married, including

The eldest daughter was married to a family from her natal family, and the other two daughters were promised to the Ming army who took care of their family on the road when they lived in Chaozhou. I am afraid it will be difficult for them to see each other again in the future.

As for the two sons, the eldest son has already married a wife, while the younger son ran away when he fled the city and was never found again. The father-in-law and mother-in-law refused to leave at first, for fear that they would die while visiting.

It's a foreign country, and when they come back, they will be sure that they really didn't die in a foreign country.

After so many years, there have been ups and downs. Although there are many fewer people, the family of four is still harmonious and beautiful. The daughter-in-law has just given birth to a baby in her belly. Maybe it won’t be long before she can see the next generation.

Now, the whole family is sitting together and having a meal together. There are no outsiders, and there is no need to pay attention to the rules that women cannot serve at the table. The meal is extremely sweet, and it seems that everything is enough.

After dinner, the daughter-in-law started to clear away the dishes, while her son sat there burping, and her husband picked up his pipe and pot, puffing out smoke, which was very pleasant. But she, after the warmth, a trace of worry emerged: "The head of the house.

, During the day, I heard from my fourth aunt that His Royal Highness the King of Xining will evacuate Guangzhou City in the near future, and now I am still scratching my head whether the governor will take over or hand over Guangzhou to Chen Fujun."

The fourth aunt in her mouth is not actually her husband's family or a relative of her natal family, and she does not even live in the same lane. When she lived in Chaozhou, that family was close to hers, and they usually delivered meals together.

My companion. This person is a gossip. I don’t know that the woman always has some news that no one else can find out. Some of it is true and some of it is not necessarily true. But once she hears these words, her

The husband, however, was inevitably a little worried.

"The King of Xining is a famous general in the country. He has killed two Tatar princes before. This time, with the help of Chen Fujun, he killed two more. I am afraid he is even more powerful than Mr. Guo. His old man is in charge.

In Guangzhou, the Tatars will definitely not dare to go south again. The problem is that the big shots all have their own ideas. If they want to leave, we can't stop them. We are afraid that the Tatars will come back again."

"Isn't there Chen Fujun?"

"We Guangzhou people are not dissatisfied with Chen Fujun's character and ability. If Chen Fujun is in charge, we people will definitely not suffer. Just be afraid, hey, I can't compete with Chen Fujun.

The Superintendent, after all, is lacking in rank. When His Highness the King of Xining comes back and the Tatars move south, what if the Superintendent is Du Yonghe again, won’t we ordinary people suffer the most?"

After saying that, he sighed in one breath. But at this time, after hearing this, their son seemed nonchalant: "If it doesn't work, just talk to Li Zheng and ask Li Zheng to take us to see His Highness the King of Xining. Please ask His Highness directly."

Wouldn’t it be over if you choose Chen Fujun?”

"Bah!" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, the head of the family spat out a mouthful of sticky phlegm. He picked up his pipe and pot and pointed at it: "Is it our turn to talk about those big shots? Not to mention the governor, not the governor.

, even if you are a gang leader, it is your turn to come out and make noise. When you go out, don't talk too much, so as not to cause trouble."

There is no doubt about who your heart is towards. However, in this world, more things are always better than less things. As I am, my son did not dare to say anything more. The topic soon turned to my daughter-in-law’s belly.

Everyone insists that they will win a man instantly, but the wife there, who had just finished washing the dishes, heard this when she came back, her face turned red, and she couldn't help but worry about what would happen if she didn't get what she wanted.

"It's okay, it's okay to have a daughter. My mother gave birth to my eldest sister first, and then she had me, so it's okay."

After turning off the lights, the young couple whispered at night and gradually fell into a deep sleep in the dark night. Only the watchman was still following the path of the past, drinking the words "The sky is dry and things are dry, be careful of the candles"

, seems to be the only accompaniment in this silence.

Early the next morning, I and my son ate some hastily and rushed to work as usual. Before it was time to start work, a group of craftsmen gathered together to chat for a while, and they all said that they had appeared at their house last night.

The only difference is that the problem seems to be far more serious than they imagined.

"I heard that Governor Guo was targeting those generals in western Guangdong. Last time they plundered people and went to Henan Island to make up for their losses, but His Highness the King of Xining discovered them. It was Governor Guo who suppressed the matter.

If we let those guys take charge of Guangzhou City this time, we won’t be able to bring those guys’ relatives and friends into the city.”

"Why, this city of Guangzhou is the ancestral property of our locals in Guangzhou. Even those who are unfortunate may have relatives or something who are still alive, so they can always inherit the inheritance. When will it be the turn of those outsiders?"

"Why should I trust you? I am an official, a high-ranking official, a celebrity in front of the emperor. I open and close my lips. That is the rule. It is the turn of ordinary people like us to speak."

After all, only a few people escaped from the massacre four years ago, as evidenced by the common grave in the east of the city. The father and son looked at each other as they listened to their words, and they were also inevitably worried about something about this.

Will those outsiders who have the support of the government crowd out the locals when they enter the city, and will they steal and steal in the city? However, they have no share in those houses and houses, so naturally they will not worry about anything until

The one from behind went into the ear.

"I also heard that Governor Guo doesn't intend to allocate the land to us."

"Why not? That was promised to us by Chen Fujun. Otherwise, wouldn't all the hard work we did in Chaozhou have been in vain?"

"Can you use your brain? If you were Governor Guo, and you were in charge of the affairs of Guangzhou City, would you wipe Chen Fujun's ass? His subordinates are all military men, and they are just watching those who plan to set up military camps. In fact, even if

It is said that His Highness the King of Xining has no intention of allocating the land to us. It is just because of his kinship with Chen Fujun that he cannot come out in the open. But if the city of Guangzhou is returned to Governor Guo, I will accept it.

There’s nothing we can do about it.”

"Damn it, then don't let that person named Guo enter the city!"

Such words broke out in the crowd, and some people flinched, but bursts of cheers still sounded. Soon, the time to start work came, and these naturally had to come to an end. However, today the boss showed mercy and said

The person I live in is going to the county government to ask for orders tomorrow, so I have a day off tomorrow. On the way home, this conversation started again. Even after they parted ways and returned to their respective places, it became even more lively.

"Since His Highness the King of Xining is leaving, we naturally have to send him off respectfully, but this city still needs to be guarded. Who knows if the other officials are another Du Yonghe. We were all rescued by Chen Fujun, so we can trust him

Chen Fujun. I have already negotiated with Li Zheng from several nearby lanes and lanes, and will take people to the county government tomorrow to ask for orders. There is strength in numbers, and the villagers went together. I saw more people coming, and the county magistrate also

He will speak to His Highness for us!"

"That's the reason. I have a day off tomorrow and go to the county government office. Let's ask for permission to go!"

When I heard it, it wasn't just them who were on vacation. It seemed that many shops and workshops would be on vacation tomorrow. When people got excited, they gathered in a crowd. When they got home, they calmed down a little, and when they thought about it carefully, they discovered that

It seems that this is no longer just a simple matter. It seems that the people of the entire Guangzhou City have united and are determined to carry Chen Fujun into Guangzhou City no matter what.

United as one, several lanes and alleys rushed to the county government early the next morning to ask for orders. When a group of people arrived at the county government, they only said that they wanted to see the county magistrate. They wanted the county magistrate to send a message to His Highness the Prince of Xining on their behalf.

Chen Kai presided over the overall situation. As for the county government, the officials were basically all locals. They were working in Chaozhou and southern Fujian. They responded to the people's requests and sent the requests directly to Jin Weixin.

This was the case on the first day, and it was also the case on the second day. Officials responded to the request, and these common people seemed to have found a sense of existence. Organized by the local officials, people from several lanes and lanes went to ask for orders every day, and even organized

The representatives went out of the city to Li Dingguo's camp to petition for orders. The merchants also showed great sincerity to the petitioners and gave them paid vacations according to their every lane. This was also an unprecedented joke.

A wave of nationwide petitions in Guangzhou suddenly broke out not long after Chen Kai arrived in Hong Kong. Petition demands were continuously sent to Jin Weixin through the prefecture and county yamen, and Jin Weixin could only send them to Li Dingguo for ruling. The army was about to

Leaving, this matter has been settled for a long time, but the news has not spread. Regarding the sudden emergence of such a big disturbance, Li Dingguo always felt that there was a pair of invisible hands controlling it. However, public opinion came in like a tide, so he had no choice but to

He tried his best to appease him and at the same time sent someone to invite Guo Zhiqi and Chen Kai to come back to discuss important matters.

However, the two of them seemed to have a lot of things to do and did not rush back immediately. The burden fell on Li Dingguo's shoulders, and he felt deeply tired. For this reason, although Jin Weixin was more inclined to Chen Kai in his heart

, but I didn’t dare to say it explicitly, I just sent a report on the status of the petition every day, that’s all.
To be continued...