In May of the third year of Jingchu in the Great Wei Dynasty (AD 239), the sun was dazzling and the weather was hot in Pingyuan County, Jizhou.
A gust of breeze passed by, and the golden wheat waves undulated, making a "rustling" sound. Qin Liang straightened up with his sickle in hand, caught the gust of wind with his face, and took a deep breath. The subtle fragrance and the uncomfortable dust
Enter the nose together.
He stretched out his left palm and flicked it on the wheat ears beside him. The palm of his finger with blood blisters immediately felt the pain and the numbness of the wheat awns, which seemed to be painful and happy. Just like his body felt at the moment, tired and sore.
However, due to physical activity, a large amount of phenolphthalein is secreted, which makes people feel inexplicably full and calm.
Qin Liang obviously does not look like a farmer. He is tall and strong, with a handsome face, raised eyebrows, and slightly high cheekbones. He is quite heroic. His skin is white. It is good to get more sun now.
Maybe it can add a bit of masculine temperament.
In fact, this piece of land is the property of the Qin family manor. Qin Liang stood there and looked at his own land, and could not see the edge at a glance. Before he returned home to observe his filial piety, he was still a student of Taixue, and he was a scholar recognized by the state.
A man's son.
To do this kind of unnecessary work, you really need some state of mind.
Recalling that two years ago, he had just transformed from Chen Xiaoqiang, a terminally ill code farmer, into this ancient Qin Liang, he couldn't calm down and work hard. At that time, his mood was very complicated, and he was worried about living in troubled times.
, and a little excited. In his impatience, he doesn't want to do anything every day.
It's very simple, because he is thinking about "big things" all day long and feels that the value of farm work is too low and useless.
However, as the boring time prolongs, everything is changing. At the request of his brother, he went into mourning and stayed in the countryside for nearly two years, wearing burlap and long hair. His mood gradually settled down and he began to pay attention to the things around him.
.
After all, behind the original modern, prosperous and rich life, there are also mortgages and car loans, various pressures, fast-paced fatigue, and precarious anxiety.
And in this chaotic ancient world, not all places were in chaos. Many major events did not affect the villages in the hinterland of Wei at all. Just like when Cao Cao's grandson Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui died this year, there should have been a fierce struggle for power in the capital Luoyang.
, but it has been three or four months now, and there is still no trouble in Jizhou.
After Qin Liang adapted to the environment, he felt that such a peaceful life seemed good.
So a few days ago, a senior official in the court sent someone down to hire him as a staff member, but he was given the job for nothing, but he declined on the grounds of filial piety. He seemed to have become obsessed with the secluded life.
Of course, the young Qin Liang has not reached the state of having no desires and needs, let alone the treatment of a thatched cottage. He is only eighteen or nineteen years old and cannot afford such airs. He refused to become an official because the ministers in the DPRK refused to do so.
You can win over a young man for nothing.
The official's name was He Yan. The reason why He Yan really liked Qin Liang should be his identity. Qin Lang, who almost became the minister of Tuogu, was Qin Liang's brother.
There are twists and turns and dangers involved. If Qin Liang had not had experience and knowledge in his previous life, he might not be able to handle it at all.
Not far away, the villagers and farmers wearing calf-nose trousers were bending over to cut wheat. They did not stand up to rest after Qin Liang. They worked extra hard in front of their master. But Qin Liang had no intention of supervising their work.
What he noticed at this time was a man in Tsing Yi leading a horse on the dirt road in the distance.
There were almost no strangers on the manor for no reason. The man in Tsing Yi was most likely from the He Yan family. For some reason, he just watched from a distance. Qin Liang pretended not to see it.
At this moment, he suddenly saw that the farmers in Zhuangke Village all straightened up and faced the same direction. Qin Liang didn't even need to look, he knew that it was Dong who was delivering food. This wheat field was the land planted by Dong's family.
, because her husband was seriously ill in bed and there was a shortage of men to work, Qin Liang called a few villagers and farmers to help harvest the wheat. After all, more than half of the harvest belonged to the Qin family.
Qin Liang also turned around and took a look. Ms. Dong was not a beautiful woman who had conquered the country. If she were in a prosperous city, her beauty would be very ordinary. But in this dusty wheat field in the countryside, she seemed to have become
The lotus flowers in the mud are inevitably eye-catching. The old cloth and coarse clothes cannot hide the fair skin on the neck, but they add a bit of freshness to the field.
Immediately, a man smiled and said, "My wife has brought food."
She first put the wooden frame down heavily, straightened up, exhaled, and stared: "A dog's mouth can't spit out ivory!"
The man was not angry and said with a smile: "As long as you become a widow, I will ask Qin Jun to reward you for me."
But another man said: "Erlang treats her so kindly, and she doesn't repay Erlang, but wants to take advantage of you?"
Dong's face turned red, and she was speechless for a moment to refute. These rough guys spoke indifferently, and it was quite normal for them to make a few vulgar jokes. Qin Liang didn't want to argue, because he was talking about filial piety etiquette and the like.
It had no effect. He just glanced sideways at Rao Dashan, a banker who had been with the Qin family for many years.
Rao Dashan was stunned for a moment, as if he was a little unfamiliar with Qin Liang's eyes, and he couldn't recover for a moment. Now Qin Liang is no longer the ancient teenage boy he was before. His eyes are certainly different, and he must have a little more experience.
The calmness brought by the mentality. Qin Liang did not avoid Rao Dashan's strange eyes and continued to look at him calmly.
Rao Dashan finally understood and immediately scolded and cursed the man. The farmers realized that someone had said something wrong and kept silent.
When Qin Liang saw this, he said calmly: "After lunch, you and everyone will finish cutting this field."
Rao Dashan's bent posture seemed to be more respectful than before: "No."
Qin Liang nodded with satisfaction, dropped the sickle in his hand, and went back to Zhuangzi for dinner.
After walking into the village surrounded by high rammed earth walls, Qin Liang returned home soon. As soon as he entered the yard, he saw his sister-in-law Zhang, who was dressed in plain clothes and had a white cloth tied in her hair.
With a big steaming bowl, he turned around and said, "I'm back."
Zhang's face is plump and round, her figure is plump, and she speaks generously, but somehow Qin Liang doesn't feel relaxed every time he sees her. Probably because Zhang is too shrewd, and there is always a lesson in her roundabout words.
and the meaning of complaining.
Qin Liang responded and walked into the dining room. He heard the two children calling "uncle". He touched their heads and pinched his eldest nephew's cheek. Then he greeted his eldest brother Qin Sheng who was sitting in the seat. His mother
He passed away two years ago, and now the eldest brother is the head of the family.
The eldest brother is equally tall, with a muscular body and a strong waist. He usually speaks and smiles informally. He served as a lieutenant in Pingyuan County before returning home to observe filial piety, and he has a bit of the unruly and murderous spirit of a martial artist.
Mrs. Zhang brought the dishes and rice, and as soon as she sat down, she asked, "There was a man in Tsing Yi outside the village earlier. Who was that?"
Qin Liang subconsciously felt that what his sister-in-law said was more than just chatting. He calmed down and simply replied: "I don't know."
"I thought Erlang went out to see him." Zhang made a puzzled expression, and then continued, "Are they sent by He Shangshu again? I think He Shangshu is very sincere. Erlang can tell He Shangshu, and then
After more than one month, you can start your official career." (After three years of mourning, the actual period is two years and one month.)
Mrs. Zhang only wanted him to serve as an official in the court, which seemed understandable from the perspective of the family's interests. If Qin Liang didn't explain, he might not be able to see a good face in his family in the future.
He had no choice but to say: "Although I studied at Luoyang Imperial College, there are many students from the Imperial College. From the official position to the Minister of Civil Service, why does He Gong, an important minister in the service, only like me?"
The eldest brother Qin Sheng added: "My family moved here from Bingzhou to avoid being harassed by the barbarians, and we have already known each other as our elder brother (Qin Lang). My elder brother is the stepson of Taizu, and he has a distinguished status. Although he was dismissed from office, Qin Lang
The family's reputation is still there, Erlang, don't underestimate yourself."
When Qin Liang heard this, he nodded and hinted: "I heard for a while that my clan brother (Qin Lang) might be one of the ministers who Gu Ming, but he was suddenly dismissed from office. The city of Luoyang is turbulent, and our family had better not act rashly.
, casually cling to relationships.”
When the eldest brother heard this, he suddenly looked at Qin Liang for a while, as if he was a little surprised, but also seemed to think it made sense, so he stopped trying to persuade him.
On the contrary, my sister-in-law was a little unwilling, "Qin Gong (Qin Lang) and He Shangshu (He Yan) are half-brothers, so what is there to worry about?!"
Qin Liang felt a little strange when he heard "half-brothers", but when he thought about it, it was true!
Cao Cao's saying "I will take care of your wife, you have nothing to worry about" is quite famous in modern times, and everyone knows Cao Cao's hobbies.
At that time, Qin Lang's mother, Mrs. Du, was originally going to be betrothed to Guan Yu, but when Cao Cao saw Mrs. Du's beauty, he immediately took it as his own and brought her into the house. Mrs. Du's son, Qin Lang, became Cao Cao's stepson. And He Yan's
His mother, Mrs. Yin, was a widow and was taken as a concubine by Cao Cao. He Yan also became Cao Cao's stepson. Aren't Qin and He two half-brothers?
However, the reason why Qin Lang and He Yan can become brothers is mainly related to Cao Cao. Cao Cao is the Taizu of Wei and the monarch of all Wei subjects, so Qin Lang and He Yan are hardly brothers. The relationship between the two is simply a metaphysics.
That's why this happened: Qin Lang was dismissed from office, but his "brother" He Yan became even more powerful. The two men were obviously in different camps.
This is the reason why Qin Liang does not want to join He Yan easily: he is afraid of being on the wrong team.
However, Qin Liang couldn't say it clearly. He was afraid that his brother-in-law and sister-in-law were not very sensitive to certain things, so they took it out and let it slip. Wouldn't it mean that if someone sits at home, disaster will come from the sky?
Qin Liang said helplessly: "Taizu is the lord of the Wei Dynasty. My brother and He Gong are both Taizu's stepsons, but I don't know what kind of friendship they have with each other."
Mrs. Zhang seemed to be determined to make progress, and said: "I heard from your brother that He Jun, the son of Mr. He, and Erlang were classmates of the Imperial Academy. Erlang was a filial piety at home and it was difficult to visit him, but the He family took the initiative to make friends with you, but you did
Keep people out of the house, I’ll tell you what’s good about you!”
Qin Liang had no choice but to argue: "How can we be turned away? A few days ago, our family welcomed He Gong's subordinates into the gate and treated them with courtesy. Today, the identity of the man in Tsing Yi is unknown. He only watched from a distance and did not dare to be rude.
, which is actually reasonable.”
"You are a scholar, I can't help you!" Zhang said angrily.
Qin Liang gave some kind words and had to bury his head in eating, and then everyone dispersed in frustration.
In the afternoon, he was enjoying the cool air on a wooden couch. He wanted to take a nap, but he turned over several times and couldn't fall asleep. The topic at lunch couldn't help but make him think about it again and again.
After being idle at home for so long, he didn't have much to do. Qin Liang inquired a lot about Jizhou and the personnel related to the Qin family. Coupled with the knowledge from his previous life, he also had a general understanding of the major events in the Three Kingdoms. So he was completely able to
Two things are certain: He Yan was not powerful during the reign of the late emperor, and now he relies on General Cao Shuang to gain power; Cao Shuang and Sima Yi are hostile groups.
And now Sima Yi is still alive. Sima Yi can compete with Zhuge Liang's wits and scheming, and can stand out in troubled times with countless dead people. It is obvious that Sima Yi is not an ordinary person, and he is a ruthless person.
In Qin Liang's immediate impression, he not only disliked Cao Shuang, but also had no favorable impression of the Sima family. However, in his current powerless and powerless situation, it was too early for him to say anything about his likes, dislikes, and ideals. Don't
The top priority is to become cannon fodder in a daze.
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(After finishing the last book "Spring Scenes of the Ming Dynasty", writing the new book was not going well. The time dragged on for a long time. I really feel sorry for everyone. In fact, during the time when I was not writing the book, I felt very empty and missed the relationship with books.
The interaction and resonance with my friends. Although I was stressed when coding, I was very happy. I have many old readers who have been with me for many years. Even if I haven’t written for a year or two, they still ask me from time to time when I will publish a new book.
, I was very touched that I never gave up and never ran away. Now I have finally started a new story. I will try my best to write good content and bring happiness to everyone. I hope I will live up to your expectations.)