Chapter 287

In the next few days, Jing Shi stayed in Dongquan Village to supervise the counting of the records of the three treasury officials.Yan people are mischievous by nature, and they are most impatient with slow work and careful work. Jing Shi knows how to compare things, and has a way to deal with them.So the three of them cross-recorded and checked out of order.But if one person fails, all three will receive a light punishment; if two disagree, they will receive a moderate punishment;The light ones hit the hands with sticks, the moderate ones do not eat for a day, and the severe ones sit quietly for half a day.

Yan people are rough-skinned and thick-skinned, they are seldom afraid of pain, and they are resistant to hunger and cold, so they don't care about light or medium punishments, but they are naturally active.The three of them committed several crimes in a row, and they couldn't stand the pain. Whenever Jingshi checked the calculations, they would first check the books in private and check the calculations with each other to ensure that nothing was lost.Jing Shi didn't stop him when he saw it. Instead, he gave pointers on nuclear methods and taught him rough math skills to increase his learning effect.After trying this seven or eight times, I finally got it right.

Every time the officials of the three treasuries make mistakes, Jing Shi will not come to punish them in person, but send Guerwan to act on his behalf.Since Guer Wan was ordered by Huo Zhou and Shui Hua, he couldn't resist after all, but there was a big boss in his heart who didn't want to.When he was free for a day, he complained to Jing Shi: "Officer Jing, what you do is unreasonable."

Jing Shi responded, "How unreasonable?"

Gu'er Wan said: "One of the three of them made a mistake, but not all of them are wrong, why are all three punished? If you catch one wrong, punish only one of them."

Jing Shi said: "Only arrest one person. In the future, he will not care about each other. It is inevitable that he will be negligent. The three people will test together to ensure that there is no loss."

Gu'er Wan refused to accept it and said: "I think you count each time with one person, why would he ask for three?" Although he said so, after all, he was with him every day, and he knew Jing Shi's ability, so he was convinced in his heart.But thinking of punishing the three of them together, I felt awkward in the end, and said: "That's the case, one of the three of them made more mistakes, and the other made less mistakes, but it's not fair."

Jing Shi said: "I hope that the three of them are correct. As for fairness, it is useful for doing things, not the original purpose."He knows that the big campaign will only last for one year, and there is absolutely no way to rule the island until it is refurbished, but if he can establish rules and tame a few people who can be used, he will be worthy of the hospitality of a waste boat.He also thought that Huo Zhou would send Gu'er Wan to accompany him exclusively, and he hoped that he could experience it, so he specially appointed Gu'er Wan to supervise and punish him.But even though the Gu'er Bowl is out of the ordinary, he is honest and reliable in his work, so he knows that Huo Zhou does have the ability to recognize people.

He rested in Dongquan Village for several days, where he kept the plum branches donated by Long Ji. Although they were only supplied with clean water, they were as fresh as ever, without any wilting.Its fragrance permeates the nose, and the smell is soothing.Sleeping at night is also a sound sleep without dreams, and I will never encounter all kinds of weirdness in the past.

Half a month passed like this, and the village was peaceful and peaceful, except that the frost and wind were getting heavier, and the grass and trees were covered with white.Jingshi originally traveled in simple clothes, and only brought a few winter clothes, which were still considered flimsy after all. Since the Yanyu Kingdom is a Mao people, there is no need for winter clothes, and they don't know how to grow cotton and weave furs.It was the time when the hands and feet were cold and the day was in trouble. Suddenly, the villagers came to report that there was a guest from Zhongcun.When I went out, I saw that they were brothers big and small.

The two brothers were also very happy to see Jingshi, they went forward and hugged and patted before they took off the eldest brother's luggage.Jing Shi opened it and saw that there were several sets of fur robes and cotton clothes. Then he asked Gu'er Wan to inquire about the details, only to find out that Huo Zhou ordered the two brothers to sew them for Jing Shi's winter use.

Yan people were not good at sewing and weaving, and it was even rarer for Lu people to wear clothes.Peach blossoms, big and small, were ordered in a hurry, and they all sewed a few sets according to Jingshi's usual clothes.This is the first time for the two brothers to test their skills, and they feel that they are seven or eight percent similar to the original, and they are very happy.Jing Shi saw his two happy expressions, only to thank him again and again, hugged his clothes and went back to the house to take a closer look, only to realize that his sleeves are long and his trousers are short, his waist is tight and his shoulders are loose, which is completely out of line with an ordinary person's physique.It is not only inelegant to wear, but also very inconvenient.

Although Jing Shi is not of the generation of Jin Yi Hua Qiu, but looking at the craftsmanship of Yan Xun, it is also speechless.After I had to thank the gift and watched the two brothers go away, I found bone needles and twine to tear apart a few winter clothes and mend them.

His actions like this naturally cannot be hidden from Gu'erwan's eyes.Seeing him changing the clothes by himself, the golden retriever seemed interested, squatted in front of him and said joyfully, "Jing Guan'er, you are particular about your handwork, you look like a daughter-in-law on land."

Jing Shi glanced at him and said: "It's all about changing the tightness, you don't want to talk about the big and small peach blossoms."

Although Gu'er Wan has a willful temper, he is not stupid or stupid. He saw Jing Shi's attitude earlier, and knew that his clothes were not satisfactory, so he laughed and laughed at the big and small peach blossoms.He also snatched Jingshi's needle and thread, intending to sew and change his clothes for him, but he couldn't do it well, so he asked Jingshi to spend a little more time, and he was busy until the middle of the night.Just about to go to bed and rest, I heard something rustling against the window. It was silver chestnuts falling outside and heavy snow falling.

Jingshi opens the window to watch the snow, and sees the sky and the earth are plain white, covered with silver makeup, and suddenly thinks in his heart that the island of Hamusuo is located in the south, and Qingdu is still further north. At this time, it is probably covered with silver.As for the climate in the southern region, the climate is humid and warm, and snow is rarely seen all year round. Although it is less suffering from frost, it is also rare to see a spectacle.After a moment of ecstasy, he finally closed the window and rested.

It was night Jingshi slept better than usual because of the new quilt and thick clothes.Although I heard the sound of snow rushing outside the window and the wind whistling like mad, I felt that the room was as warm as spring.It was just that I was drowsy and dizzy, and suddenly I heard chirping outside the window, which lasted for a long time, like birds singing.

He was alert and easy to wake up, but he opened his eyes and got up after being disturbed by the bird, and was about to touch the corner of the couch to take a look, when he heard a low sigh from inside the room, his drowsiness disappeared immediately.Following the sound, I saw that the doors in the room were tightly closed, and it was pitch black, except for a person standing far away in front of the table. His white shirt was like the moon, and the faint flowers were faint, like a ghost wandering at night.

When Jing Shi saw this person clearly, although he was surprised, he lost a lot of vigilance, immediately put on his outer shirt and said: "Xian Xian?"

The man in the white shirt at the table replied: "It's me. I was patrolling the island tonight, and I intended to take a look at Ziyun, but I didn't expect the little sparrow outside the window to disturb me, but woke Ziyun up."

At this time, although there are no lights and candles in the house, there is Long Ji with a spiritual light on her body. Jing Shi's etiquette for avoiding taboos makes it inconvenient to look directly at her.Just about to get up to pay respects, Long Ji said again: "Today, I just got up to explore, and then I will return to the city. I didn't intend to disturb Ziyun's rest. There are no miscellaneous eyes here. Ziyun doesn't need to be too formal, just talk like this. "

After listening to her order, Jing Shi stopped on the couch and said, "Xian Xianye came to the island, but what happened at sea?"

Long Ji said: "This place is still far from the open sea, so Ziyun doesn't need to worry too much. It's just that there is heavy snow occasionally tonight, and thinking of the past, I went out for a small tour outside the city."

While she was speaking, she casually picked up the plum branches on the table, lowered her head to look at them for a long time, and said, "Although I grew up in South Island, I actually lived in Qingshan when I was young. It is expected that the plum blossoms will have blossomed outside the Cangyu Palace. It is a pity that I have no chance to see it now."

Jing Shi suddenly heard her words, he couldn't help being slightly startled, not knowing what she meant.Frowning and thinking about it, he asked just now: "Does Xianxian miss Qingdu's old friend?"

Long Ji sighed softly, and said back: "Zi Yun has been away from home for several years, and now he is staying here again, and he will not be able to return to land for a period of time. Is there no one he misses?"

When Jing Shi asked her this question, he couldn't answer for a while, he thought for a while, but still felt nothing, and said frankly: "Since we know that everyone has their own place, it is useless to think about it."

After he finished speaking, he heard Longji exhaling lightly on the other side, he didn't know whether it was a sigh or a smile, and then he heard her say: "Ziyun has a weak temperament, so he is a virtue." The plum branch was put back into the water and said: "It's snowing tomorrow, Ziyun, don't forget to add clothes."

Hearing that she meant to leave, Xing Shi was about to get up to see her off, but he had other thoughts in his heart.After hesitating for a while, he still said: "Is there anything else going on tonight?
Long Ji let out a soft sound, as if surprised, she counted her breath and said: "I'm going to swim, I don't have anything else to do."

Jing Shi said: "Since this is the case, I hope we can stay and talk for a while."

Long Ji responded with a smile: "Since Ziyun doesn't mind bothering you, I don't mind."

At that moment, Jingshi got up in his clothes and took the residual candle on the cabinet. He was still waiting to be lit for lighting, but when he saw the red light of the wick flicker, it ignited spontaneously.Knowing that it was Longji who helped him, he turned his head and thanked him, and brought the candle to the table.When she got closer, she saw that Long Ji had a skirt, a gauze tie, and pearl hairpins in a bun. Her dress was different from before. It looked like a palace dress, which made her more graceful and graceful.

Jing Shi didn't agree with this, he couldn't help but pause, and immediately turned his eyes away and said: "Why is Xianxian wearing the clothes of a married woman?"

Long Ji listened to him asking about her own attire, her expression was very natural, she lowered her head and looked at the sleeves of her skirt and said: "This dress is a gift from the old lady of Hou Guanhou's mansion, what does Ziyun think?"

Jing Shi hummed, but it was inconvenient to elaborate on his praise and criticism.In fact, Longji is so gorgeous that even the Jingchai sarong doesn't detract from her original demeanor.This dress was enshrined by the prince Yu's mansion, its color is elegant and light yet rich, its shape is ethereal and beautiful to complement the fineness, and it shows the extraordinary appearance of this man.But when Jing Shi saw it suddenly, he always felt strange, not as comfortable as before, and wanted to ask why, but he couldn't explain it clearly.Besides, as a senior, Longji talked about his appearance, which was not in accordance with etiquette, so she avoided answering immediately, and then said: "I saw that the white clothes worn by the immortals the day before yesterday were complicated and rare, and they seemed to be sacrificial clothes. What is the origin of the country?"

Long Ji nodded and said: "Yes. In the past, Qingdu made a covenant with this country, and I had the task of holding sacrifices. Now I will be in charge of teaching Yuli Zhenren, and I will be on the same position as the high priest of this country. A few days ago, it was the winter festival. I have to go with the priests in his city to perform sacrifices, so I wear that sacrificial attire for days."

Jing Shi said: "Looking at the priests in Banming City earlier, their clothes seem to be different from those of the gods."

Long Ji nodded again and said: "Of course it's different. The position I perform is called 'Da Hun Si'. Although his position is similar to that of the high priest, it is actually not the same thing. Because there were two clans in ancient times, one said 'Drowning slave', the second is 'Zizi'. The first one was born short and ape-like, and was mostly used as a servant; Nobility. Those who are in charge of gods and ghosts in the country are called "priests" by drowned slaves, and "hunters" are called "soul divisions". Now in this country, the blood is cut off because of the unacceptable water and soil, and only the drowned slaves are left to breed. There is no real candidate, only I, a monk in Qingdu, will act on my behalf. Ziyun saw me wear it the day before yesterday, and it is actually the ancient sacrificial gown of Lizi. This country believes in the god of the sea, and uses "white water" as its emblem. It is a sacrificial robe Most of them are plain colors, but Zizi used to be an aristocrat, so he likes complicated decorations, but it is different from my Qingdu’s admiration for simplicity.”

She explained the words eloquently, and Jing Shi knew the reason behind it.The country of Yanjiu is isolated from the world, and there are very few records in the Luzhong. It is said that its people are short and small. As for the appearance of a monkey with a hairy body, it is rarely mentioned.Now after hearing Long Ji's explanation, I know that Yan Yi still has this hidden history.After contemplating for a while, he said to Long Ji: "According to what the immortal said, the so-called Yan people today are actually slaves in the country in ancient times. However, from my point of view, the people's health is far better than that of the Lu people, although their temperament is a little bit more romantic. , the mind is really flawless, why was it tamed by the 瓞子? Since the 瓞子 can establish a country, how can he exterminate his heirs and family?"

Long Ji listened to his repeated questioning, but her face showed embarrassment, she pondered for a while, and then said: "Zizi has lost his veins for thousands of years, the reason is really hard to determine, it probably has something to do with water and soil. As for his methods of taming drowning slaves , because it was born with a psychic throat and good at composing songs of "secret tricks". We and other land people have heard nothing about it, but the drowned slaves have strange bones in their ears, and they are in pain when they hear it. It is regarded as the noble son of God. However, this theory is an ancient legend, and it is difficult to verify whether it is true or not."

When the two talked about this, they looked at each other speechlessly, sitting at the table facing each other, thinking about each other.Although Jing Shi knew that there was something to do tomorrow, but after seeing Long Ji coming, he did not want to leave lightly, and had to find something to talk about, so as not to appear embarrassed.When he heard about the old affairs of Yan Yiguo, he was still thinking about it, but he didn't dare to leave Long Ji aside, so he asked some gossip at will.Since he was absent-minded, he blurted out: "What do you think, Mr. Yu?"

Long Ji blinked slightly, looked at him and said, "Why did Ziyun ask the Marquis of Qiling Guan?"

Jing Shi was a coincidence, so he blurted out the mention of Young Master Yu, but at this moment when Long Ji asked back, he felt confused and couldn't answer for a while.Fortunately, Long Ji didn't go into the details at all, so she accidentally asked a question, and immediately said: "Since I have supervised on my behalf, I have been honored by the Marquis of Guan Guan, and I have lived in his house for a while. The officials under his command are strict and disciplined, and are extremely effective. He must know people and use them well, and he is skilled in governing. He also talked to the Eastern Region with Hou Guan before. The character is quite insightful, knowledgeable and thoughtful, he is indeed a talent in the temple and a tool for the city."

Jing Shi knew that Long Ji had a lonely personality, and expected that she would not like to associate with the world's powerful and powerful. Hearing her praise for Young Master Yu, it seemed that she was not only courteous and courteous, but also unique.He was not very curious about Young Master Yu at first, but after hearing Long Ji's description, he lost interest in the conversation for some reason, and said silently for a moment: "When I lived in the capital, the immortal was already in the mansion of Hou Guanhou?"

Long Ji said: "It's earlier than that." After a pause, she suddenly smiled and said: "When I arrived in the capital, it was about half a month earlier than Ziyun, and I saw the girl from the Zhang family coming to watch the marquis. Visiting at the house. Her father and brother are old friends with Hou Guanhou, so naturally they want to talk. I was also living in the back room at the time, and I heard her bring you here, saying that your righteous brother is getting married. I'm afraid you won't be able to arrive in time. Intercede on your behalf."

Hearing what she said, Jing Shi knew the ins and outs of the matter, no wonder Long Ji joked about it earlier.Knowing that he wanted to cover up the matter, he shook his head and said bluntly: "I have a long history of friendship with Zhang's daughter. I think she is talented and far-reaching. I really admire her. I don't think otherwise."

Long Ji looked at each other and said: "I have been patrolling the island for a month, and I have also observed the behavior of the girl from the Zhang family. She is virtuous and talented, and she is very suitable. I think she is really a good match for Ziyun. Why is she not willing to go on a blind date? If my family is worried about the disparity in family status, I would like to talk about it. Ziyun really doesn't need to worry about it, just lie to me."

Jing Shi was unmoved, and still said: "I don't worry about it, it's really unintentional."

Longji listened to his solemn words, finally knew that this matter would not work, she glanced at him briefly and said: "Ziyun doesn't intend to be a girl from the Zhang family, but does he have a different heart?"

She asked the question casually, but she couldn't help being a little surprised to see Jing Shi's silent response, which seemed to be true.After thinking for a while, he asked, "But the girl from Xiaoyuan Township?"

Jing Shi immediately said: "No." Er felt that he had slipped his words again, and changed his words: "There was no agreement."

Longji smiled and said: "Why do you say no, and never? The matter between men and women is natural in nature, Ziyun has reached the crown now, if it is too late to agree, will he become a monk and die in the future?"

Jing Shi raised his face and said: "Then I will become a monk as a fairy."

Looking at his face, Long Ji couldn't help but be skeptical, Er Fang said: "Is Ziyun joking with me?"

Jing Shi said: "Yes."

Long Ji was even more surprised when she heard the words, she turned her head and asked: "You used to joke with others, but has anyone ever laughed?"

Jing Shi sat upright and said, "Not yet. There will be."

The two stared at each other silently and remained silent for a long time.Jing Shi was about to talk about other things, but he saw Longji suddenly covered her face with her sleeves, her hairpin trembling and her temples trembling, although relying on her elders to hold her up, she couldn't bear to laugh, she raised her head after a long time, her face still full of spring dimples.She also seemed to feel indecent, so she hurriedly folded her sleeves and got up and said, "It's past three o'clock, and the angel returns to the half-dark city. Ziyun, please rest."

Seeing her asking for resignation, Jing Shi couldn't hold her back any longer. Seeing her walking to the door, he suddenly said, "What is the reason for Xianxian to go north this time?"

Long Ji was startled when she heard the words, she turned her head and said: "I came here for the surveillance."

Jing Shi looked at Canzhu and said: "Although the great move in the middle land is ordered by the emperor, after all, the selection of mortals is a matter of the Eastern Region. In terms of emotion and reason, Qingdu should send people, why bother to come here in person?" "

Long Ji bowed her head in silence, and replied for a long time: "Ziyun is careful after all. In fact, I came here today to make a fuss. Firstly, I came here for the purpose of a large-scale supervision, and secondly, I also wanted to make an old incident. The latter has nothing to do with the large-scale operation, and Ziyun doesn't need it." Think about it." Then he pushed the door lightly, stepped out of the house, and said: "It has been snowing recently, and Ziyun lives in the village, so don't go to the mountains anymore."

As soon as the voice fell, the man had gone out of the house.Jing Shi got up and opened the door, looked outside, but saw the vast expanse of white snow without a trace.He was isolated for a long time, and he just went back to the house and fell asleep. Afterwards, whenever there was a strange noise outside the house, he would wake up and look around, but no one came back after all.So many times, I really don't feel sleepy. I open my eyes and look at the beams, and listen to the soft sound of snow outside, and the sound of rubbing against the lattice.

(End of this chapter)

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