The people kneeling on the ground kowtowed to Jin Feng.
"Folks, what are you doing? Get up!"
Jin Feng signaled the hammer to pull up a commoner at the front.
But when the hammer went to pull another common man, the common man knelt down again.
The way forward was blocked, and Jin Feng couldn't move even if he wanted to.
"Everyone, get up quickly, sir, he doesn't like others kowtow."
Liang Youyu hurriedly called on other members of the bell ringing group, and they went separately to mobilize the people.
A group of people made noisy noises for a long time before the people finally calmed down and stood on both sides of the road to get out of the way.
Iron Hammer and his bodyguards surrounded Jin Feng and passed through the crowd.
“The people here are so enthusiastic!”
Jin Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed.
“Not only are they enthusiastic, they are also truly grateful to Mr.
Liang Youyu said: "I am a native of Zitong County. Last year, there was a cold disaster. If my husband had not provided money and food to find a way for everyone to survive, I don't know how many people would have starved to death."
This year, Mr. Xian lowered taxes and distributed land to landlords. The people in Zitong County called Mr. Living Bodhisattva.
When you see the Bodhisattva, you will naturally kneel down and worship!"
"Don't say I'm not a Bodhisattva. Even if I really am a Bodhisattva, there is no need to kneel down and worship."
Jin Feng waved his hand and said: "From now on, the people of Dakang will only kneel to the sky and kneel to their parents, and the rest will not need to kneel down!"
In Jin Feng's view, kneeling and worshiping was not only a formality, but also one of the most profound poisons to the people in the feudal era.
"Understood!" Liang Youyu nodded quickly, pointed to the front and said, "Sir, this is Mr. Tie's house."
This village had a hard time before, and most of the huts were very dilapidated.
But the building in front of Jin Feng was particularly dilapidated.
The walls made of adobe have long been eroded by wind and rain and are full of ravines, and the thatch on the top is also badly rotted. It has obviously not been replaced for several years.
The branches are inserted into the ground and form a circle, which is the fence of the yard. A gap is left in the middle, which is the gate of the yard.
There are some vegetables growing in the yard, but they are sparse and look wilted.
Opposite the courtyard gate are two main rooms, which also have no gates, only one doorway.
Looking through the doorway, Jin Feng finally understood what it means to be a disciple.
Not to mention desks and cabinets, there wasn't even a bench in the main room, just a big stone.
Jin Feng could guess what this stone was for without asking.
The image of Tie Shixin squatting under a rock and eating came to mind.
The former Ninth Princess said that when Tie Shixin was an official, he was as incorruptible as his teacher. Not only did he not embezzle a penny, but he also often used his salary to help the poor scholars he met.
Jin Feng didn't believe it at first, but now he completely believes it.
If Tie Shixin was just a little bit more corrupt, his life would not be so miserable.
At the same time, Jin Feng also understood that Tie Shixin's personal life ability should not be strong.
Otherwise, as a scholar who had served as a Beijing official, I would not have ended up in this situation.
And there are trees everywhere on the mountain. If you just cut down a few trees, you can make some tables, chairs, and benches, right?
Jin Feng couldn't help but complain in his heart.
I guess Tie Hammer had the same idea as Jin Feng, so he couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Liang, does this Mr. Tie have no family?"
"There used to be an old wife and two sons. The eldest son was killed in the war. There was a drought the summer before last, and the old lady got seriously ill and couldn't survive. The younger son said he went out to make a living, and then he was never heard from again. I'm afraid it's all bad.
"
Liang Youyu said: "Mr. Tie is alone now."
"He is also a poor man." Tie Zhui shook his head and sighed.
"Mr. Iron!"
Liang Youyu shouted.
No one in the room agreed. Just when Jin Feng thought no one was at home, he saw Liang Youyu walking directly into the main room, and then said to the back room: "Mr. Tie, I thought you were not at home?"
Then he shouted outside: "Sir, Mr. Tie is at home, please come in!"
Jin Feng shook his head and walked into the main room with the hammer and others.
There is a side room on the left and right side of the main room, but the side room on the right has collapsed and there is nothing inside.
Looking towards the side room on the left, Jin Feng first saw a row of wooden shelves.
The wooden shelves were filled with various books, and Jin Feng also saw many bamboo slips.
An old man with gray hair was sitting on the ground, holding a bamboo slip and looking at it with gusto.
"Mr. Tie, my husband is here!"
Liang Youyu shouted again.
"What are you shouting for? I'm not deaf!" Tie Shixin raised his head and glanced outside: "You guys are so grand, I've heard it a long time ago!"
"Now that I heard it, why didn't Mr. Tie agree? I thought no one was at home?"
"Why, when your husband comes, do I have to kneel three times and kowtow to greet him?" Tie Shixin sneered, "Is he worthy?"
"Old boy, why are you talking?"
Iron Hammer became angry when he heard this and pulled out the black knife: "Believe it or not, I will chop you with one knife!"
"You can try it if you have the ability?"
Tie Shixin lifted his hair and exposed his neck.
"Hammer, put the knife away."
Jin Feng stopped Tie Hammer, looked down at Tie Shixin, sighed and said, "Let's go!"
"Sir, we came all the way here, are we just leaving like this?" Tie Hammer quickly followed.
"What I am looking for is a prime minister who can be remembered throughout the ages. This person is not suitable."
Jin Feng shook his head, turned around and walked out.
Tie Shixin did this because he was either dissatisfied with Jin Feng, the Ninth Princess, and the new dynasty and was unwilling to serve, or he was deliberately putting on airs and wanted Jin Feng to beg Corporal Li Xian.
If it is the first situation, then it is useless no matter what Jin Feng says.
The second situation is not easy to handle.
If the opponent is just showing off a little, Jin Feng can give him a step up.
But Tie Shixin's attitude was too high, and it was obviously not something that could be climbed down by one step.
If you want to invite him over, I'm afraid it will be useless to visit the thatched cottage three times. It will take at least five or six times before Tie Shixin will relent.
When Liu Bei went to invite Zhuge Liang, although he went three times in total, he just didn't see anyone the first two times and didn't get scolded.
Jin Feng was scolded on his first trip today, and it is estimated that Tie Shixin will be even more embarrassed in the remaining trips.
After finally being reborn, what Jin Feng pursues is to do as he pleases and give the other person a step up. This is already his biggest bottom line. Let him beg the other person even though he has to humiliate himself. Jin Feng cannot do it and will not try to do it.
Guan Xiaorou is right, three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged people are everywhere.
If you can't invite Tie Shixin, just go to Liu Shixin and Wang Shixin. There are so many scholars in the world that there is no need to hang yourself from a tree.
So seeing Tie Shixin acting like this, Jin Feng immediately lost interest in him.
But who knew that just when Jin Feng was about to walk out of the main room, Tie Shixin, who had been sitting on the ground without looking at Jin Feng, suddenly got up from the ground.