In the afternoon of the same day, Yang Jishan sent someone to deliver 370 taels of silver. Xiao Xin made the decision, and each household received three taels of silver, and the remaining silver was shared by the whole village. The 20 taels of bonus won from Yang Heihu, according to
Liu Ziqiu wanted to keep it in the village for public use, but Xiao Xin firmly refused, so he had to give it to Gao Xiuer to keep.
The construction of the salt farm officially started, and the new Changshan Village was also constructed at the same time.
According to the scale of the salt farm, Manager Li only requires Changshan Village to provide 80 young workers. With dividends, these young workers will not be paid, but the salt farm will provide a free lunch. Manager Li is very careful with his budget and will not care for idle people.
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The salt field is very well built. Except for the open-air salt fields and ditches, everything else is covered with blue bricks and fine tiles. In comparison, the houses in Xinchangshan Village are much shabby, with rammed earth walls and thatched roofs.
The eighty young men sent to work in the salt field were all assigned by Xiao Xin, and Liu Ziqiu was among them. He worked in the salt field during the day, and returned to the bank of the Qiantang River to build a new home at night. He also taught Gao Xiuer how to box, and he lived a good life.
Busy and fulfilling.
Half a month later, the new Changshan Village was built, the villagers moved into their new homes, and the former deserted beach became lively. What is unexpected is that many years later, this place became a holy place for tide watching on the Qianjiang River.
Another half month later, the salt farm finally produced the first batch of salt. The Yang family had already opened up all the links and sent it directly as official salt to various places, making a huge profit. Looking at the white money, Yang
Jishan was in a good mood and rewarded Manager Li fifty taels of silver on the spot. Manager Li was also very happy and announced a day off for everyone when he came back.
Liu Ziqiu, who had been working hard for a month, also returned home. In fact, it should be more accurately said that it is Daniel's home. Compared with the old home, the biggest change is that the thatched house has been changed from two to three, and the corner of the courtyard has been newly planted.
Several chrysanthemums.
Seeing the scene in front of him, Liu Ziqiu had an unreal feeling. An ace special forces soldier was actually reduced to a wage earner in an ancient salt field, which made him laugh and cry. He finally made up his mind to take advantage of his holiday tomorrow to meet Yuan Tiangang.
"Brother, it's time to eat!"
Xiu'er's crisp shout interrupted Liu Ziqiu's thoughts.
Today's dinner was very sumptuous, with chicken, fish and a plate of clams, far exceeding the usual standard. Liu Ziqiu couldn't help but wonder: "What day is it today?"
Gao Xiuer smiled and said: "Brother, this is specially prepared for you. I have already learned the first five styles of internal strength. It's time for you to teach me boxing. This is a special reward for you. Don't worry, it didn't cost you much. Chicken is a bolt.
The pheasant was hunted by my son, the fish was given by my third aunt, and the clams were dug by Vanilla and I on the beach."
"The money you earn is spent, don't think so stingy." Liu Ziqiu smiled and suddenly said seriously: "There are a total of twelve styles of Xingyiquan internal skills. It only took you one month to learn how to fish for the moon under the sea.
The five postures of a lion fighting a ball, a dragon looking back, opening and closing eyes, and looking left and right are not easy. From now on, you must practice them every day, regardless of the weather or the heat, and it will be of great benefit to your body!"
"Don't worry, brother, I promise I won't let you down." Gao Xiuer became excited and said, "By the way, brother, I want to go to the city tomorrow."
Liu Ziqiu glanced at Vanilla and said, "Aren't her illnesses all cured?"
Gao Xiuer smiled and said: "I'm not treating Vanilla. It's already August, and the weather is getting colder. You can't sleep on the ground all the time. I plan to add a bed to the house and buy a few quilts. In addition, I also want to buy some pens, ink and paper.
Inkstone.”
Liu Ziqiu asked in surprise: "What are you buying pen, ink, paper and inkstone for?"
Gao Xiuer said proudly: "My eldest brother is illiterate, and I want to teach him how to read."
Thinking of the scene when Xiao Xin snatched the contract from him that day, Liu Ziqiu found it funny, but he didn't expect this girl to be so thoughtful. He couldn't help but reached out and patted her on the head and said: "Who said that the eldest brother can't read? The eldest brother knows him. There are many words you don’t know!”
When learning boxing, there will inevitably be physical contact. As time goes by, Gao Xiuer is no longer as shy as before, and she no longer dodges, but she still blushes. Liu Ziqiu has been observing something for a long time and always finds it strange. Every time Gao Xiuer only has the left side of his face. She gets red, but the ugly right side of her face doesn't change at all, and I don't know what's wrong with her.
Gao Xiuer didn't believe Liu Ziqiu's words, so she quietly stuck out her tongue and muttered in a low voice: "Bragging!"
There was no moonlight tonight, only the sky was full of stars. Gao Xiuer practiced one move after another in the small courtyard. Now in this small courtyard, the fences and walls are very tight, so there is no risk of being peeked from outside, and there is no need to practice martial arts. Need to wait until very late.
After watching Gao Xiuer's drill, Liu Ziqiu nodded and said, "You've practiced well. I can teach you boxing techniques. Let's start with Xiquan."
Gao Xiuer blinked and asked, "Why not Pao Quan?"
Liu Ziqiu said with a smile: "My daughter is from a good family, so of course she should learn Fuquan first."
At dawn, the three of them headed to Yanguancheng together. Under the sun, the right half of Gao Xiuer's face looked particularly ugly, and passers-by looked sideways. However, Liu Ziqiu had seen it so much that he didn't think it was so ugly.
Different from last time, today there were many people gathered at the gate of Yanguan City, and there were a few soldiers guarding there, as if something had happened.
Vanilla said: "It's really lively. Sister, let's go and have a look."
There was nothing urgent to do when entering the city today. Liu Ziqiu was also interested. Taking advantage of his height and strength, he squeezed in in a few seconds. When he looked up, he saw several notices pasted at the city gate, each with a portrait painted on it and a message. A big fork.
Suddenly, I heard a shout of "Ah" coming from behind me, and then I heard Vanilla yelling anxiously: "Miss, Miss, what's wrong with you, what's wrong with you..."
Liu Ziqiu turned around and saw Gao Xiuer lying on the ground, with Vanilla shaking her desperately. He couldn't help but ask: "Herb, what did you call her just now?"
Vanilla had already burst into tears and begged: "Brother, please save the lady quickly. I, I will tell you later, okay?"
The people who were watching the notice were also attracted. When they saw half of Gao Xiuer's face, they all hid their faces, and some even made exaggerated retching gestures.
Liu Ziqiu was disgusted and had no time to save her. He picked up Gao Xiuer and said, "Let's go! Vanilla, let's go home!"
The new Changshan Village is not far from Yanguan County. Liu Ziqiu spread his legs and ran as fast as flying. After a while, Xianghua also ran back. Without taking a breath, he asked repeatedly: "Brother Daniu, Miss how's it going?"
Liu Ziqiu comforted him: "Don't worry, I've checked her pulse. She just fainted because of her anger. It's nothing serious. Tell me, what's going on?"
People who practice martial arts usually know a little bit about medical science, and Liu Ziqiu also practices internal martial arts. He can basically judge that Gao Xiuer suffered from some kind of stimulation, which was probably related to the notice at the city gate.
Vanilla choked up and said: "Brother Daniu, we lied to you, Miss, she is..."
It turned out that Gao Xiuer was the youngest daughter of Gao Jiong, the famous founding official of the Sui Dynasty. The three people on the notice were He Ruobi, Gao Jiong and Yuwenbi. They had just been executed by Emperor Yang Guang a few days ago for "slandering the imperial court".
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Liu Ziqiu had heard of Gao Jun because he had done a very famous thing. After the Sui army conquered Jiankang, Gao Jun ordered the execution of Empress Chen's beloved concubine Zhang Lihua. And this Zhang Lihua was actually Yang Guang
It is reasonable that Gao Jiong offended Yang Guang because of the person he wanted, and ended up with his body and a different place.
Liu Ziqiu didn't expect that Gao Xiu'er turned out to be Gao Jiong's daughter, so she couldn't help but sigh, and had to order: "Herb, take care of your young lady, and call me when she wakes up."
Gao Xiuer slept for a whole day, and it was not until midnight that she heard Vanilla shout: "Brother Daniu, Brother Daniu, Miss is awake, Miss is awake..."
Liu Ziqiu quickly ran into the back room and saw Gao Xiuer sitting on the bed in a daze.
Seeing Liu Ziqiu come in, Gao Xiuer suddenly lay on his shoulder and burst into tears. Liu Ziqiu patted her back gently and comforted her: "Cry, cry, it will make you feel better."
Suddenly, Gao Xiuer stopped crying and said, "Actually, my father had expected this day, but he didn't expect it to come so soon."
The strong girl had wiped away her tears and began to tell.
Gao Jiong offended Yang Guang not only because he killed Zhang Lihua, but also because he supported the late prince Yang Yong. Gao Xiuer's sister-in-law was Yang Yong's daughter. Later, Gao Jiong fell out of favor with Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian and was dismissed from his official position. He was very happy and thought that from then on
The disaster can be avoided. Unexpectedly, not long after Yang Guang ascended the throne, he issued an edict to re-appoint Gao Jiong.
At this time, Gao Jiong knew that he was not going to die soon, and the narrow-minded Yang Guangqi used him with the purpose of killing him. What is even more tragic is that his wife and children will also be used as slaves. Among them, Gao Jiong is the most
The one who couldn't worry was Gao Xiuer. So before taking office, he sent his close family members to send Gao Xiuer's master and servant to Jiangnan.
Unexpectedly, when they were passing through Shandong, they caught up with Yang Guang's order to dig a canal. The family member was forcibly captured as a husband, and Gao Xiuer's master and servant had to go south alone. The money gradually ran out, and later they were exiled to Changshan Village and were raped by Daniel's mother.
Take in.
While talking, Gao Xiuer started sobbing again, and Vanilla was also crying beside her.
"Poor girl. Don't worry, I won't let you suffer anymore in the future." Liu Ziqiu had already guessed that there was a secret behind Gao Xiuer, but he didn't expect that she had suffered so much. After a while of emotion, he was about to help her wipe it.
He shed tears, suddenly froze, and asked in surprise, "What's wrong with your face?"
Gao Xiuer touched the right side of her face and said calmly: "Herb, go get some water."
But Liu Ziqiu had already seen Gao Xiuer's hands were sticky, and suddenly understood that her face must have been painted with something like oil paint.
Sure enough, when Vanilla wiped Gao Xiuer's face with a handkerchief, what appeared in front of Liu Ziqiu was a peerless beauty with no scars anywhere.
Gao Xiuer looked up at Liu Ziqiu and suddenly said: "Brother, I lied to you."
Liu Ziqiu understood very well and said: "My family suffered a sudden change. You did this to protect yourself, so how can you call it a lie? Brother, I don't blame you."
"Herb, you go out first. I have something to say with your brother Daniu." Gao Xiuer waved his hand and watched Vanilla leave the room, then turned to Liu Ziqiu and said, "Lang Jun."
Liu Ziqiu was stunned: "What did you call me?"
"Master, I am your wife." Gao Xiuer suddenly lowered his head and murmured, "Tonight, I want to be your woman!"