It has entered early autumn, and the weather is slightly cooler.
On the west bank of Machang Lake, on a low and gentle mound, Liu Ruyi looked around. Wherever he could see, there was a golden yellow, fertile, flat farmland!
A few green sprouts of malt have been slightly exposed in the land, and occasionally you can see a few farmers hoeing and pruning in the fields, cleaning up the weeds in the fields!
This is the hinterland of the Lunan Plain, the birthplace of Confucian culture. It has fertile land, abundant water systems, and is close to the bustling canal. Since ancient times, agriculture and commerce have flourished, making it the most prosperous place in China!
The blue sky, white clouds, green seedlings, land, and farmers are like a pastel sketch, the most natural, purest, and freshest landscape painting!
Liu Ruyi took a deep breath of the slightly sweet air, and felt an unspeakable sense of satisfaction in her heart!
"Uncle, what do you think of this land?" Liu Ruyi smiled and looked at Xiao Mowen aside.
"Uh~~?" Xiao Mowen was stunned, but there was a hint of unspeakable bitterness in his heart.
From Ma Changhu to Jiaxiang, this land is close to the Xiao family compound. Ever since Xiao Mowen's grandfather, he has always wanted to buy it and make it his own. However, this is the sphere of influence of Lu Wang Zhu Shoumai and Yan Shenggong. , the Xiao family has tens of thousands of wealth, but they are still powerless!
But what Xiao Mowen couldn't imagine was that in less than ten days, what generations of the Xiao family had not accomplished for decades, this piece of land that was more valuable than gold, actually fell to his future. In the hands of his son-in-law, this, this made Xiao Mowen at a loss what to do, he wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in!
"Ruyi, you, you~~, hey! Uncle may be really old! Ruyi, your ability is beyond my reach!" Xiao Mowen is an elder after all. Although he is unwilling, he still opens his heart generously. .
Liu Ruyi smiled softly, that's how things are in the world! Power and violence are always the best passes in this world!
Sometimes, things that seem impossible to ordinary people are just a matter of words in the eyes of truly capable people!
"Uncle, if I said that I would hand over all these lands to the Xiao family for management, what would you do?" Liu Ruyi didn't waste any time and raised her head to look into Xiao Mowen's eyes.
"Leave everything to the Xiao family?" Even though Xiao Mowen was used to the world, he still couldn't help opening his mouth, "Ruyi, you, are you kidding?"
Land has been the most important thing in the hearts of Chinese people since ancient times! Didn’t you know, in the future generations, many passionate men, without exception, will tragically fall in front of the staggering housing prices!
Liu Ruyi looked up at the sky, pondered for a long time, and then looked into Xiao Mowen's eyes and said: "Uncle, you are Zi Xin's father and my relative, Liu Ruyi! So, I can trust you! As for the Xiao family, , I’m relieved!”
"This, this~, this..." Xiao Mowen's throat was choked for a long time, but he didn't say anything for a long time. After a long time, he finally calmed down his emotions, held Liu Ruyi's hand tightly and said: "Ruyi, You are a good boy! Maybe it was uncle who really did something wrong! You are right, we are one family, one family!"
Liu Ruyi nodded vigorously, with a hint of ferocity on his handsome face, "Uncle, let him go in the past! From now on, the Liu and Xiao families will advance and retreat together, and share wealth and honor!"
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Yanzhou Mansion, in an exquisite and quiet courtyard!
Jining Zhizhou Zhou Fu knelt down on the ground and kowtowed desperately, "Master Fang, you must save me! King Lu and Duke Yan Sheng, they, they will kill me!"
Mr. Fang's face was cold, and his eyes showed unspeakable disgust. Looking at Zhou Fu who was like a dead pig, Mr. Fang suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly: "You know you are dead, why?
You still have to do this! Are you really a fucking pig?"
Zhou Fu hugged Master Fang's thigh and said, "Master Fang, that's not what happened! It's not like that! It was the man named Liu who forced me! He, he said he wanted to kill my whole family! He is a devil,
It’s the devil!”
"Go away~~!" Mr. Fang kicked Zhou Fu a few steps away with force, "You are damn afraid that he will kill you, aren't you damn afraid that I will kill you with my own hands?"
"Ah?" Zhou Fu was stunned, and kowtowed fiercely, "Master Fang, for the sake of me serving you for so many years, you must save me and give me a hand!"
Mr. Fang was already in a bad mood, and now he was even more annoyed by Zhou Fu's noise. He picked up the wine bottle on the table and drank a few sips of strong wine, finally suppressing the bad mood in his heart!
"Get up! How is it appropriate to cry and cry? Are you a woman?" Mr. Fang slammed the wine bottle on the table, but his tone became looser!
"Thank you, Mr. Fang! Thank you, Mr. Fang!" Zhou Fu quickly stood up and carefully served Mr. Fang!
Zhou Fu had known Mr. Fang since he was a scholar. It was precisely because of Mr. Fang's introduction that Zhou Fu, who came from a poor family, had the opportunity to become a disciple of Yang Sichang, and from then on he embarked on the road to success!
It is precisely because of these ten years of relationship that Zhou Fu is certain that Mr. Fang cannot ignore him. In addition, Jining's position is too important, and Mr. Fang cannot give up!
"Tell me, what is going on?"
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After resting for half a month at Xiao's house and finishing some trivial matters, Liu Ruyi prepared to teach and return to Jinan!
Although it can be said that the guerrillas in Jining City are a sure thing when he takes office, Liu Ruyi is now fully prepared and only has less than a thousand troops. Expanding the army and replenishing suitable troops have become Liu Ruyi's top priority!
Although Jining City is prosperous, its location is too eye-catching. Liu Ruyi is not sure that he can fully control it. Therefore, he does not want to give up the foundation of Jinan yet!
Tomorrow is about to set off, but Xiao Zixin has to wait until Liu Ruyi's mother, Zou, asks someone to do Feng Shui calculations and choose an auspicious day for the two to get married before they can get married. Therefore, this time, Xiao Zixin will not return to Jinan with Liu Ruyi.
The night breeze by the lake was a bit cool. Liu Ruyi and Xiao Zixin walked side by side on the bluestone path filled with lotus leaves. A faint sadness of farewell pervaded the two of them.
"Ruyi, don't forget to say hello to aunt for me when you get back! And these, these are Jining City's specialty snacks. You can take them back, leave the big ones with aunt, and share the small ones with my sisters on my behalf!" Xiao Zixin took the trouble to do so.
Explaining some trivial matters to Liu Ruyi.
Liu Ruyi was a little helpless, but she could only nod obediently, "Don't worry! Zi Xin! Just wait to be my bride!"
"Disgusting!" Xiao Zixin screamed, but a hint of joy appeared on her pretty face.
At this time, Xiao Zixin's personal maid A Luo ran over happily and said, "Uncle, Miss, there seems to be a temple fair in the town ahead tonight, let's go and have a look?"
Although Ah Luo is only fifteen years old, perhaps because she has always been with Xiao Zixin and has good food and drink, her immature body has already gained some size, and her skin is fair and supple. Standing together with Xiao Zixin, they look more like a couple.
Beautifully matched sisters.
"Haha, Ah Luo, do you want to take us there, or do you want to go on your own?" Liu Ruyi smiled and touched her little head.
Xiao Zixin is very fond of this little girl and has never regarded her as scary. Therefore, A Luo still maintains the innocence unique to a little girl. After spending time together, she and Liu Ruyi have become very familiar with each other.
!
"I hate it, I'm touching someone's head again! My dear, I haven't been there for a long time! Just go with us and take a look!" A Luo said in a coquettish voice, shaking Xiao Zixin's arm vigorously.
Xiao Zixin felt helpless and glanced at Liu Ruyi, "Ruyi, you haven't even gone with me yet?"
Liu Ruyi had no choice but to surrender with both hands and said: "Since both girls have spoken, let's attack the Jiezi Temple directly!"
"Thank you, uncle! Thank you, miss!" A Luo clapped her hands happily!
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Walking three or four miles east from the main entrance of the Xiao family, there is a small town. The residents of the town are basically tenant farmers and vassals of the Xiao family. The most famous Meson Temple in the center of the town is also made of
The Xiao family funded the construction to provide a spiritual sustenance for the villagers.
At night, the main road in the center of the town is already lit up with lanterns. In a few days, it will be July 15th, the Lantern Festival night, and people will take to the streets one after another to feel the joy after hard work.
"Uncle, Miss, this way, this way!" A'luo was obviously familiar with the place. She took Xiao Zixin's hand, walked through the crowd, and soon arrived at the small square in front of the Jiezi Temple!
The roadside is full of vendors selling various goods, and the shouts and shouts are heard. The two women are like cheerful elves, and Liu Ruyi's mood gradually relaxes!
At this time, there was a sudden noise not far away, and a neat child's voice was faintly heard shouting: "The white lotus descends to earth, and all the people turn around. The saint comes, and the white lotus is reborn..."
Gradually, the people on the roadside knelt down and shouted in unison: "Holy aunt, holy aunt! Holy aunt!"
Liu Ruyi frowned and asked A Luo on the side: "Who are these people?"
A'luo was no longer surprised. Her small nose wrinkled, "Uncle, this is the holy aunt of the Wenxiang Sect! The holy aunt sprinkles the talisman water, which can cure all diseases! Let's go and follow the holy aunt too.
Can you please give me some?"
Xiao Zixin obviously believed in this. She gently pinched the hem of Liu Ruyi's sleeves and said coquettishly: "Ruyi, let's go and have a look! The saint's words are very effective!"
Liu Ruyi nodded slightly, waved to the dozen or so guards around him, and walked towards where the crowd gathered.
"The calamity of the red sun is over, the white sun is about to rise! The white lotus cleans the flames, and the saint has arrived!"
Dozens of boys and girls wearing only red bellybands on both sides shouted in unison, splashing unknown liquids on the crowds on both sides of the road. In the center, eight big men were carrying a big red sedan.
The veiled woman kept waving to the crowd around her!
Liu Ruyi raised his head and looked into her eyes, but unexpectedly the saint's eyes also glanced towards Liu Ruyi. In an instant, Liu Ruyi suddenly froze. How could the saint's eyes be so familiar?