Ming Zuo

Chapter 76 Prospects
Zhuangzili was not quiet because it was dark.

On the [-]th day of the Chinese New Year, liveliness is the only theme.

Starting from the entrance of Zhuangzili, every intersection is hung with bright red lanterns, illuminating the same as the daytime.

The surrounding area is closely guarded, and the children do not have to be afraid of anything and can play freely.

And the thing most loved by children is undoubtedly firecrackers.

Everyone shared a piece of incense, put firecrackers in the snow, and ran away screaming after they were lit.Then look at the artillery bombing and smashing into the air.

This is a childlike fun that will never be forgotten after so many years.

Zuo Menggeng saw the Lu brothers and sisters next to them.

Lu Wazi took Miss Lu's hand and watched the children play enviously, but did not come forward.

"Why not play with them?"

Lu Wazi raised his head and saw that it was him, his eyes lit up.

"I have to take care of my little sister."

Lu Xiaomei didn't say that, she was angry.

"They don't take their brother to play."

Zuo Menggeng paused and did not ask why.

Although children are simple, the harm caused by ignorance and ignorance is the most profound.

Lu Wazi lost that thing and couldn't squat to pee, so he would definitely be ridiculed and rejected by his peers.

In this helpless world, he couldn't fight, and he didn't dare to fight, so he could only guard his sister.

It was his only thought.

Zuo Menggeng touched his head and squatted in front of him, so that his eyes could look at him.

"Whether a person lives well or not depends on the day he died, when looking back on the past, he felt that his life was exciting and meaningful. If so, then this person's life is the best. If not , that's like weeds. Would you rather live wonderfully, or be like weeds?"

Lu Wazi looked at him, some understood, some didn't.

"I...I just want my little sister to be fine."

Zuo Menggeng squeezed his cheek and smiled: "You are fine, and the little sister will be fine."

Lu Xiaomei hugged Lu Wazi from the side.

"Brother, you are the best."

Lu Wazi raised his head, very proud.

"Well, I'm the best."

The two brothers and sisters laughed.

Their happiness is as simple as that.

"What did you eat today?"

Zuo Menggeng held one in one hand, chatting while walking inside.

Miss Lu is very lively and talkative.

"Aunt Zhang has cooked a lot of delicious food, and I have eaten a lot of meat."

They are currently living in Zhang Yan's house, and Aunt Zhang is also Zhang Yan's daughter-in-law, Zhang Qi.

A very kind-hearted woman was deeply distressed when she learned what happened to the Lu brothers and sisters, and took care of her children just like her own.

"Haha, then you're at a loss. You'll have to eat dumplings later, stuffed with meat."

Lu Xiaomei was very annoyed, she felt her bulging belly, and regretted that she couldn't eat a few dumplings.

But soon became happy again.

"Let it be eaten by my brother, and my brother can eat a few more."

Lu Wazi just said: "My sister eats, I'll talk about it when my sister is full."

The dumpling place is in the compound.

It used to be Feng Yuanwai's residence, and it was built very luxuriously.Later, the villagers moved in and vacated the place, ready to leave it to the main house.

Zuo Menggeng didn't like such a big and unreal place, so he simply took it out as a public activity area in Zuozhuang.

This New Year's Day, the big fat pig was killed. In addition to giving some to each household, Lao Qintou, Zhang Yan and the big guy discussed it, not to live in each family, get together and make dumplings together. New Years.

No one has ever celebrated the New Year like this, but the liveliness of thousands of people getting together is really nothing compared to anything.

The men have their own entertainment.

The older ones get together and discuss how the fields will be reorganized next year.

The strong laborers also gathered together, and the acquaintances discussed where to work after the new year.

Nowadays, there are many places that need people, and the smelting plant is a large labor force.In addition, after the new year, there will be a gun factory, a gun factory, and a gunpowder factory, all of which will use people.

The younger ones are talking about things in the military camp.

At present, only the officers above the brigade have been appointed in the rear battalion, and the remaining squadron and squad officers are all vacant.

Everyone's eyes are hot.

In addition to showing off their accumulated wages, the people who still work at the dock can only listen to those who joined the army first and tell the novel stories of the military camp with envy.

You have knowledge in any aisle, you have learned a few words, and someone who is disobedient has been locked up in confinement.

The women were on the other side, kneading noodles, kneading stuffing, and making dumplings.

To feed tens of thousands of people, this is a big project.

But while working, women can say more.

Dongjiajia and Xijia are not enough to talk about a short time, but also talk about the production of military uniforms.

Wang Xiuqin is the natural focus, and everyone wants to learn more from her.

The more you do, the more you pay.

The arrival of Zuo Menggeng caused everyone to stop what they were doing, and the third floor and the third floor rushed up.

"Do whatever you need to do, don't worry about me."

He was so reassured that he let the big guys disperse.

But in the end it was a mess, and everyone's eyes were on him.

Zuo Menggeng took this opportunity to walk in the middle, bowing round and round, with a clear voice.

"Today's [-], I came here with a few generals to give New Year's greetings to the big guy."

The big guys were all beaming, and their faces were red.

When have you seen the master and your boss come to pay New Year's greetings to the people below?

"Master, kowtow to you, I wish you great wealth and long life."

When he was excited, he was about to kneel on the spot, but Zuo Menggeng hurriedly stopped him.

"Here we are, we don't want to kneel. Kowtow to our parents at home, that's filial piety. No one kneels except our parents."

Someone shouted: "If you don't kneel when you see the official, you will be beaten."

Zuo Menggeng made a sound.

"I can't control other places, but here, I have the final say. I said that I don't want to kneel, so I'm not allowed to kneel. They are people who carry one head on two shoulders, so why should they kneel for others?"

Tens of thousands of people were silent, trying to digest what he said.

Most of them are simple and ignorant ordinary people who do not understand any big truth.The idea has always been that you have to kowtow when you see a noble person.

Zuo Menggeng didn't allow him to kowtow, wouldn't that mean he shouldn't be respected.

Many people couldn't turn this corner, but they didn't dare to disobey Zuo Menggeng's orders.

Chen Zhi was different from those scholars, and knew how deviant Zuo Menggeng's statement was.

Scholars, peasants, businesses, masters and slaves are different, and the rules have long been established, and everyone must abide by them.

Breaking this boundary will inevitably cause an uproar.

It's still limited to the military camp and Zuozhuang. What about the future?
But these scholars are not rich and noble people.

Under the natural disaster, they suffered no less than ordinary people.Occasionally when they are helpless, they will also think, what the hell is going on in this world?
Why do people suffer so much?
Why are they all being bullied?

Why don't you want to find justice?
Where exactly is the problem?
Their thinking may not have found the answer, but when they see any change in an oppressive society, they will of course not object.

After comforting everyone, Zuo Menggeng put on a smile.

"There are many of you, and I am poor. I can't prepare gifts for all of you, so I have to beg for food."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The big guy laughed heartily, and found that the master and boss were not far away at all, and they were very close.

Huang Zongxi and Zhou You watched from the side, and they both thought it was amazing.

They have known Zuo Menggeng for a long time.

In the past, Zuo Menggeng always made omissions in etiquette when dealing with those officials and big families, showing his vulgarity as a warrior.

But once Pingtou people get together, his performance is so harmonious and natural, and a few words can always shorten the distance with the people.

He is obviously a second-generation general, why does he do this so easily?

Of course they didn't know that there were two souls in Zuo Menggeng's body.

One is the noumenon, and the youth is not yet completed; the other is the future, which shaped him today.

"So, I prepared some cakes and candies to honor the old people. As for you guys... Let's eat dumplings later."

Laughing again, everyone said it should be the case.

Next, with the help of Zuo Rong, Zuo Hua and others, Zuo Menggeng gave gifts to the old people one by one, and he could also say a few words to each old man, making the old people laugh.Holding his hand, there are too many words of gratitude.

They lost their homes and land. If Zuo Menggeng hadn't taken them in, they might have died under the city walls of Linqing.

Who gave such a stable day, they will always remember.

"This year, we have a good time. But this year will soon pass. After the new year, we have to work harder. What will happen in the future, not only rely on me, but also rely on the big guy. The field is there, work hard and make it full of crops; the workshop is there, work hard and you can get paid. Everyone has worked hard, and our life will be better."

Everyone was silent, looking at the boy who was waving his arms, as if looking at hope.

His arms were so powerful, and his words were so thoughtful, all of which penetrated into the hearts of the common people.

"Nowadays, there are quite a lot of children in our village. So I plan to build a school for the children in Zhuangzi after the year is warm. We have a lot of scholars here, enough to teach the children to read and write. I'll come. Being this principal will give our children a better future. You say, okay?"

"it is good!!!!"

The excitement of the New Year cannot match the enthusiasm of the big guy.

Next year, it must be an even more exciting year!
(End of this chapter)