Outside Lin'an City, Yang Xuan looked at the fleet of cars with melancholy, feeling that he had lost something.
It was the old man who made him feel the warmth in the unfamiliar northern Xinjiang, but now the warmth is gone.
"Your Majesty," Lu Qiang said, "It's time to go back."
Yang Xuan turned around, looked at the officials and people, and suddenly had an enlightenment.
From now on, it is his turn to warm others.
…
Taiping County.
When she got up early in the morning, Cao Ying first went to see if there was a falcon in the cage.
"Still not!"
Cao Ying reached into the cage and felt around, and found several lumps of dried bird droppings.
The sky was numb and dark. He straightened up and thumped with his backhand, "I don't know where Mr. Lang is."
He went into the kitchen, made his own fire, and made his own food.
Logically speaking, as a county magistrate, he could have people serve him, and he could even spend money to get a few servants to help him, but Cao Ying refused outright.
So everyone in Taiping County said that he was an upright official and a good official.
"Damn it! How can I light a fire when my second brother is here?" Today's firewood was a little wet, and Cao Ying choked on the thick smoke and burst into tears.
"Yiniang doesn't have to cook when I'm here, hey!"
Cao Ying thought of the old thief again. If he were here, there would be a lot of excitement at this moment.
And the husband.
Cao Ying looked at the kitchen blankly.
Plop la la.
There was a slight sound of flapping wings in the sky, and Cao Ying subconsciously stretched out her arms.
A night owl squawked and flew away.
Cao Ying slapped her forehead, "The Falcon has already transferred to Lin'an, what are you waiting for?"
He found with some melancholy that he seemed to be so forgetful as he was old.
But he remembers everyone's birthday...
After having breakfast, Cao Ying went to the front with the smell of fireworks all over her body.
Many officials came, including Zhen Siwen.
Today Zhen Siwen is Cao Ying's main assistant and the chief registrar of Taiping County.
"Mingfu, a businessman was defrauded of five hundred yuan yesterday."
"Who did it?"
"After asking for a while, judging from the techniques, it is not Yue Er's group, but the disciples and grandsons of Zhao Xian."
Zhao Xian is also a criminal and is very skilled in deception, but when he immigrated to Lin'an last time, he was named and taken away.
"Let me tell you, if the money is not returned before noon today, Zhao Xian's disciples and grandsons will be wiped out."
"Yes. The Ming Dynasty is wise!" Zhen Siwen smiled flatteringly.
The officials looked at him with secret disdain.
Zhen Siwen was Yang Xuan's old teammate. Before Yang Xuan left, he promoted him and transferred him back to Taiping County.
Zhen Siwen certainly had some abilities, but he was promoted so quickly that he attracted a lot of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Cao Ying entered the check-in room.
Zhen Siwen turned around to make arrangements for today.
While he was talking, a messenger came outside.
"Your Majesty ordered Cao Ming Mansion and Master Zhen to go to Lin'an!"
Everyone felt for a while that something was wrong.
Under normal circumstances, Lin'an will not call all the county officials, even if the enemy's army is pressing down on the border.
This thing is... weird!
Cao Ying came out, "But the new governor is here?"
The messenger said: "Exactly."
Some people couldn't help but ask: "Who is the new governor?"
"The former Yang Sima!"
What a shame!
A group of officials looked as red as drunk.
Their old superior is back!
Cao Ying said to Zhen Siwen meaningfully: "Cheer up."
…
Northern Xinjiang in early summer is different from Chang'an, a little more rough and a little more vast without clouds.
Zhou Ning was busy for several days before settling into his new home.
The new home is right behind the state house, so safety is guaranteed.
"Lady!"
The aunt in charge of the backyard came in.
"What's the matter?" Zhou Ning had just rested, holding a book in his hand.
Guan Auntie didn’t like to smile, but she looked very rigid, “Mrs. Lang said he wouldn’t come back at noon, and let the lady eat by herself. Lang Jun also said that many businessmen would come today, and the city was very lively. If the lady likes, she can go out for a walk.
, but those foreign businessmen are all good and bad, so let me take a few guards before going out."
The man is so verbose... Zhou Ning nodded, "I got it."
It's so verbose in my mind, but it feels so sweet in my heart.
After lunch, Zhou Ning rested for a while and then prepared to go out with others.
"Is Yi Niang going out?" She asked Yi Niang specifically before leaving.
Yi Niang was sewing clothes and said with a smile, "I won't go."
Several guards from home followed, and the two Huahongs also accompanied him. Zhou Ning wore a robe and slowly integrated into Lin'an City.
"So many businessmen!"
Hua Hong said in surprise.
The shops on both sides of the street were open, and there were stalls in front, and those foreign businessmen were shouting at the top of their lungs.
"Kippo's cowhide!"
"Sheepskin, the best sheepskin!"
"Tiger bones..."
There were some bones on a stall, and Zhou Ning walked over when he saw them.
"Want to buy tiger bones?" the merchant asked enthusiastically.
Zhou Ning looked at it, sniffed it a few more times, shook his head and said, "You'd better take this back!"
The alien businessman looked stunned, "What do you mean, madam? If you don't want to buy, just leave. If you say take it back, don't you not allow villains to do business here?"
The vendors around me all looked over.
Zhou Ning frowned, "You are obviously a cow bone. You soaked it in some potion and pretended to be a tiger bone. That's all. Other people bought the tiger bone to use it as medicine. I was full of hope and waited for the medicine to cure the disease.
But just because you used your fake tiger bones to cause lingering illness and even death, you are guilty of the greatest sin."
The businessman rolled his eyes and said, "Hey! You are so rude, you are talking about cow bones. You are not a person who works. Let alone cow bones, you have never seen chicken bones, right?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
"I am an authentic tiger bone. It's fine if you don't buy it, but you still slander me... If you don't give me an explanation today, who of the businessmen from the Tiger Control Department will dare to come back?"
The businessman looked sad and angry.
An acquaintance of the businessmen also spoke up, "That lady doesn't know how to pretend to understand. Is there anyone in charge?"
"Madam." Huahong whispered, "How about looking for a husband?"
Zhou Ning shook his head.
But these foreign businessmen were so aggressive that they seemed to pack up and leave in the next moment.
Zhou Ning didn't know Chen Zhou's attitude towards businessmen, so he couldn't talk to him.
An old man came over and asked, "What's going on?"
The foreign businessman said: "This lady said that my tiger bones are cow bones. This is slandering the merchants in my tiger control department as liars!"
The old man coughed dryly and said, "Madam, this matter is not easy to handle."
Zhou Ning said calmly: "How about asking an official to handle it?"
The old man smiled and said, "My wife said these are cow bones. Is there any evidence? If not, there is no need to go official on this matter, we can make a judgment."
Zhou Ning pointed to the bones, "I have seen tiger bones."
The businessman picked up a leg bone and said, "Look, there are three tiger bones, but there are two cow bones... Come and take a look if you know it."
The grassland people had seen many cow bones, and everyone nodded.
The old man said awkwardly: "Madam, this matter..."
Another old man came over and said, "Zhao Xian, who are you kidding again?"
The old man said with a cold face, "Yue Er."
Yue Er came over with a smile.
Zhou Ning said: "You are spliced together. The leg bones are from camels and they are also in three parts. To identify tiger bones, the best way is to burn them. The smell is terrible. But cow bones don't."
"
The businessman's expression changed slightly.
"If you burn it to ashes and put it in water, there will be red blood. This is called a tiger that bleeds even after it dies. Otherwise, why would it be used as medicine?" Zhou Ning shook his head.
Damn it, she is actually an expert... The merchant coughed dryly and said, "The weather has changed a bit, so hurry up and close the stall!"
What he calls a stall is just a piece of dirty homespun cloth. He pulls it, but it can't be pulled.
A guard stepped on Tubu's foot and said with a ferocious smile: "You dare to lie to Lai'an, and you still want to leave?"
The businessman looked around, "Hey! Look! The Tang people are bullying others!"
Those foreign businessmen were a little restless.
Zhou Ning said: "Go to Zhoushe to invite someone!"
The businessman sneered, "Do you think Yang Shijun is your servant, and you can invite him whenever you want?"
Huahong couldn't help it anymore, "The Yang Shijun you mentioned is my wife's husband. Do you think you can invite him?"
Everyone was startled.
When Yang Xuan entered Lin'an, he brought several large carts with him, and no one knew who was in them.
It turned out to be the envoy’s wife?
Zhou Ning whispered: "Don't let them cause trouble."
If things get serious, regardless of whether she is justified or not, she will be considered a loser to Yang Xuan.
Snap!
Yue Er went up and slapped his hand.
The businessman received a slap, but he did not dare to cover his face. Instead, he knelt down and said, "Madam, please spare the villain!"
"This bitch slave actually cheated Madam Shijun and killed him!"
"Idiot! Madam's eyes are as bright as lightning. She has seen through your true colors as a liar a long time ago. She gave you a kind warning, but you ignored it. Damn it!"
"Madam, just watch, I will drive this person out of Lin'an City when I turn around."
"Why do you turn around and still want to do business after offending my wife? Kick her out immediately!"
Zhou Ning looked at the foreign businessmen who were filled with indignation before, but now they drove this businessman away in unison, and couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Yue Er said: "Madam has just arrived, so I don't know how cunning these businessmen are. But everyone knows Madam's identity, and no one dares to be rude to Madam after that."
Zhou Ning mumbled a few words and then walked forward.
"Madam, I have some good beef jerky here. Please try it, madam."
"Madam, these are fine leather boots. They are not afraid of water when it rains. They are also warm in winter."
The merchants I met along the way were extremely enthusiastic. One merchant even asked his wife to hold dried fruits, force them into the hands of the maid next to Zhou Ning, and then turned around and ran away.
"Money!" Huahong tasted a piece of dried fruit, which was unexpectedly sweet.
The woman waved her hand, "Without Yang Shijun, there wouldn't be the day I've been waiting for. Just eat. If you like it, come back and get it!"
Her man smiled and said: "These are just dried fruits I made in my spare time. What are they worth? Madam likes them. That is my honor."
Zhou Ning walked all the way to the city, looking at the long stretch of carts, cattle, horses, and sheep outside, feeling a little dizzy.
"This is Northern Xinjiang?"
According to the people of Chang'an, Northern Xinjiang is a place that is too cold to go out. It is just cold, and it is extremely poor, has no special products, and the people are extremely cruel...
"Actually, it's not bad!" Zhou Ning thought this place was really good.
"Like it?" someone behind asked.
"Yeah!" Zhou Ning nodded, "Zitai, why do they respect me so much?"
Yang Xuan smiled and said: "Originally, there was no trade between the two sides here. Those merchants bought everywhere on the grassland and sold it at extremely low prices. Later, I advocated opening a market in Taiping, which gave the people of the grassland a lot of income every year."
Zhou Ning was stunned, "You were the one who advocated it?"
"What do you think?"
"No wonder the businessman cheated earlier and those people helped me."
"Cheating?" Yang Xuan frowned and glanced at Hua Hong.
"Earlier, there was a man selling tiger bones. Madam knew it was a fake at a glance and exposed him. The man dared to make noise and wanted to encourage others to make trouble. When I told the lady's identity, those people immediately changed their faces and told the liar Kicked out."
"Aning, you..." Yang Xuan was dumbfounded, "You can just tell the patrol officer or sergeant."
The dignified wife of the governor has nothing to do to take care of such matters!
But Zhou Ning said plausibly: "As the governor, you make decisions for the people. As the governor's wife, I also have to help."
"Okay, good wife!"
Zhou Ning couldn't help but smile and asked: "Zitai, what are you doing out of the city?"
"The county magistrates from all over the country are coming. This is the first time. At least I will give them a face."
"Isn't it an old acquaintance?"
"My status has changed, and old acquaintances are more sensitive. If I am arrogant and don't care, those people will probably slander me and say that I forgot about my old self as soon as I became successful."
Zhou Ning said: "Then I won't delay you anymore and go back now!"
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard, and a group of knights arrived.
"Your Majesty!"
The person who came was Du Hui, the magistrate of Zhangyu County. He was a little disappointed when he saw Yang Xuan standing side by side with a woman wearing a hat.
I can no longer be your father-in-law!
But then he was moved.
"The envoy actually came to greet you with his wife, how dare you be an official?"
Well!
My wife is not here to greet you!
Yang Xuan smiled and said: "They are all old people, it's just a matter of meeting them."
If you can meet your family members this year, it means they are close to the whole family, or they value you very much.
Du Hui's eyes were red.
After he entered the city, Yang Xuan sighed.
Zhou Ning said playfully: "It seems that I have to follow you outside the city for a while."
"Bring the tea." Yang Xuan asked the guard to go back and prepare things.
"Were you not prepared before?" Zhou Ning asked.
Yang Xuan took out the water bag and said, "As long as I have water to drink."
But you prepared tea for me... Zhou Ning looked at him, and some of the strangeness that had remained since the wedding gradually dissipated, leaving only a tender feeling.
When the magistrates of various counties saw Yang Xuan and his wife coming to greet him, their attitudes changed greatly.
When Cao Ying came, he stared at Zhou Ning for a while. Huahong almost scolded this person for being rude, but when he saw that Yang Xuan just smiled, he held it back.
"I've seen my wife!"
Cao Ying salutes.
"Mr. Cao is so polite." Zhou Ning knew that this person was from Yang Xuan and had a similar status to Yi Niang.
"Madam?" Huahong wondered, Yanxiao murmured: "He is also called Langjun, don't you understand?"
One of our own!
Zhen Siwen stepped forward and saluted.
"So gentle!" Yang Xuan said with a smile: "How about staying in Taiping?"
"I wish I could serve under you."
Yang Xuan smiled.
The magistrates of the five counties arrived, Zhou Ning returned home, and Yang Xuan went to Zhoushe.
"They are all old acquaintances, so I won't talk nonsense."
Yang Xuan said: "This is also a meeting. I will also talk to you about some arrangements for Chenzhou."
Everyone, sit down.
Yang Xuan suddenly said: "Sven."
Those present were either county magistrates or important officials from the state, and only Zhen Siwen was the chief clerk. He was uneasy, and stood up when he heard the voice, "Your Majesty."
Yang Xuan introduced: "This is the new magistrate of Taiping County, Zhen Siwen."