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Chapter 218 When the Qi of Heaven and Earth Gather Together, Abnormal Phases Will Be Produced
In the afternoon on the tenth day of May.

Zhang Chunxiao, the economic pacifier of Henan Province, arrived in Caizhou in the rain.

"My lord has something to do, just call each other, why did you come in person in the rain?"

In the second hall of the government office, Zuo Guoen, the prefect, and Chen Jingyan, the prefect, accompanied each other.

Zhang Chunxiao took out an official document uncomfortably, and said, "Let's take a look at this first."

After a while, there was a fierce dispute in the hall.

"My lord! This... must not be done!" Zuo Guoen, who was still flattering Shangguan just now, almost roared angrily.

"My lord, Master Zuo and I are really hard to follow!" Even the good old Chen Jingyan resolutely resisted.

"Hey, this is the order of the court, what's the use of you getting angry with me."

Zhang Chunxiao defended weakly.

"It's hard for me to get it together even if I knock the bones and suck the marrow! Need less"

"If Mr. Chen wants to bargain, he will go to Tokyo City to find the princes of the imperial court, but I can't decide what to do."

"That's why we don't have to talk?"

"Then tell me, how much can you take out at most?"

"Mai [-] shi, which is [-] shi more than last year."

"No! At least [-] shi."

That day, the arguments in the second hall of the government office did not stop until late at night.

The next day, May eleventh.

Zuo Guoen and Chen Jingyan invited high-level officials to discuss matters.

After the former read out the official documents brought by Zhang Chunxiao yesterday, the hall exploded
The official document is about this year's taxes, requiring Caizhou to complete the regular tax of [-] shi wheat rice and [-] pieces of silk this summer and autumn, plus [-] guan of miscellaneous taxes for "suppressing thieves' money"
You know, last year the main tax was [-] shi for wheat and rice, [-] bolts of silk, and [-] guan for miscellaneous taxes.

This time, it doubled directly.

Seeing the continuous quarrel below, Zuo Guoen said solemnly: "This is the result of repeated bargaining between the government and Chen Tongzhi. Don't make any more noise, let's discuss how to share the tax."

That's the point.

Now that the tax increase is a foregone conclusion, the next step is to care about who the tax falls on.

Just relying on plundering the people may not be able to pay taxes, and it is easy to stir up civil uprisings.

Officials at all levels can be called landlords, and they have to express themselves more or less.

For a while, there were complaints.

Chen Chu, a military leader, is not qualified to participate in such a political meeting, but firstly, he has a great influence on the political situation in Caizhou, and secondly, the Four Seas Commercial Company behind him is the largest landowner in Caizhou.

If he does not agree to this matter, there is no way to implement the tax increase.

After a noisy day in the government office, most of the additional taxes were transferred to the ordinary people as expected.

Chen Chu never said a word.

Seeing this, Zuo Guoen winked at Chen Jingyan, wanting the latter to ask what Chen Dutong meant.

Chen Jingyan was from Tongshan, and he had experienced scenes of being loved by the common people. This incident made him feel a little uncomfortable, so he immediately turned outside the hall and left this task to Cai Yuan.

The old fox Cai Yuan naturally saw Chen Jingyan's reluctance to shirk, but the tax increase was related to the vast land of the Four Seas Trading Company in Langshan, so he had to take care of it.

In the evening, when the meeting with no appointment was over, Chen Chu finally walked out of the lobby, only to see Cai Yuan standing in the courtyard with an umbrella, as if he was waiting for him.

Chen Chu stepped forward to salute, but Cai Yuan stepped forward and put the oil-paper umbrella on Chen Chu's head, "What are you doing, don't get wet."

Such small details warmed Chen Chu's heart.

Chen Chu was half a head taller than Cai Yuan, and when the two walked towards the outside of the official office, Cai Yuan had to raise his right hand to hold an umbrella for them.

Chen Chu took the umbrella from Cai Yuan to make the old man feel better, and then said, "Uncle, do you want to find me?"

Hearing the word 'uncle', Cai Yuan raised the corners of his mouth imperceptibly. Although this kid has called 'uncle' before, he doesn't call him if he can. Most of the time he still calls him an official position.

"What do you think about the tax increase?" Cai Yuan became more confident.

He knew that there was another reason for Chen Jingyan's reluctance to ask in person. That was Chen Chu might not agree to transfer taxes to the common people, but in this case, the families behind the officials at all levels would suffer more bloodshed.

This would offend all the officials, Chen Jingyan felt that this could not be done, but worried that Chen Chu would not care about him, so he invited Cai Yuan to come forward.

"What does uncle think?"

At the same time as Chen Chu asked back, the two of them had already walked out of the gate of the mansion, but they saw a carriage parked opposite, and Cai Wei, who was dressed as a man again, was wearing a scholar's shirt, standing beside the carriage with an umbrella.

Chen Chu and Cai Yuan were a little surprised, so the conversation stopped there.

Cai Wei didn't expect to meet Daddy, but she didn't feel afraid, she smiled and went straight forward to say hello, "Daddy."

Cai Yuan hummed the word 'um' from his nostrils as a response.

"Do you have an appointment?" Cai Yuan gave Chen Chu a sideways look.

"Uh, uncle, I have an appointment with Hua'er to discuss some things." Chen Chu said casually.

He didn't even know Cai Hua was here.

Cai Yuan nodded and said, "Then you go discuss the matter", and then walked into the heavy rain.

"Uncle, umbrella." Chen Chu called out.

Cai Yuan turned his head, but waved his hands, "The rain is getting heavier, you should bring two umbrellas, and I will be home in two steps." Cai Yuan, who was still standing in the rain, glanced at his daughter, and said, "Tomorrow, you and Yuanzhang Go home for dinner, your mother misses you."

After all, without looking back, I ran home in the heavy rain.

Chen Churuo felt something, turned his head and saw Cai Wei looking at his father's back in the rain, his eyes were red, but he said: "This old man, he runs quite smoothly."

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"By the way, daddy called you Yuanzhang just now? What's your name?"

"Uh"

"Who took it for you?"

"Mr. Yanagawa."

"How do you find him? Why don't you let my dad fetch it for you!"

"I happened to need it when I was in Tokyo, and my uncle wasn't around at that time."

"Hehe~"

After Cai Wei smiled like a goddess, she pointed out: "Then the little goldfish of the Chen family had to leave a long time ago? Why are you still staying in Caizhou?"

"Now we are preparing to build a new newspaper "Caizhou Five-Day Talk". Chen Yingjun is in charge, and there is not enough manpower, so I ask Ayu to stay and help."

"Ayu?" Cai Wei raised her eyebrows.

"What's wrong?" Chen Chu looked calm.

"It's so sweet and affectionate."

"As an uncle, it's not enough to call Ayu?"

"You're still my uncle, why don't you just put me to sleep! This 'uncle', Little Goldfish, is probably not a serious uncle!"

"...let's speak civilized."

"Ha ha."

"By the way, why are you looking for me?"

"Oh, my sister will take you shopping around Goulan today."

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The two of them didn't take a carriage even if they had one. They rolled up their trousers and waded through the deep water in the city, heading for Baihua Lane.

"It's been raining for three days and two nights, it's never over." Cai Wei raised her head and looked at the increasingly gloomy sky in the twilight, complaining.

"Fortunately, this rain finally fell after the wheat harvest. If it had been ten days earlier, this year's wheat would have been finished."

After a while, the two walked to the entrance of Baihua Lane.

"Hey, when did a new one open. Yunxiu Pavilion."

Looking at the two-story building in front of him, Chen Chu whispered the words on the signboard.

There is still red silk hanging on the signboard at the door, obviously it has just opened recently.

Chen Chu didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Cai Hua's gourd, so he stepped up the steps and patted the water stains on his body.

In the inner hall, Sai Diaochan, who was supporting the customers, looked at all directions, only took one look at Cai Wei, and then turned his buttocks to greet him, "Hey, two young masters, let's eat wine or listen to music."

Out of professional habit, Sai Diaochan hugged Chen Chu's arm,

Cai Hua couldn't help frowning and glared at Sai Diaochan.

Sai Diaochan has been in Fengyuechang for a long time, so clever, she immediately let go of Chen Chu, walked around to hug Cai Hua's arm, smiled tremblingly, and while Chen Chu was looking around, said in a low voice, "Ouch , the third lady will still be jealous."

Cai Hua gave Sai Diaochan a cold sideways glance, and the latter realized that he was a bit presumptuous in saying this in front of his boss behind the scenes, and quickly loosened the former's arm.
Chen Chu and Cai Wei sat in the private room, and the charming young lady poured wine and served dishes, played the piano and sang.

But this meal, Chen Chu didn't like it very much, and whenever a sister came to touch him, she would be scolded and driven away by Cai Wei.

You let me come, but this is not allowed, and that is not allowed.
"What on earth are we here for?" Chen Chu finally couldn't help it.

"Just to let you see and see"

Cai Hua resentfully said.

Actually, before coming here, Cai Hua didn't realize that she would be so jealous. Originally, she wanted to watch the sisters drink Chen Chujiu, but when she got to the place, whenever Chen Chu looked at her sister more, she would give birth. an unknown fire
Naturally, she paid for the building of this pavilion, but because Chen Chu didn't agree with her to engage in this business at the beginning, she hasn't told him so far.

Cai Hua wanted to show off, but she couldn't explain it clearly. It made people feel uncomfortable.

Xu time.

It was the time when Gou Lan was receiving guests, but the two of them were bored and finally left in a hurry.

I didn't eat well, and I didn't chat well. This date in Goulan was really a failure.

"Come to my house? Mao'er and Yunong are here, let's play mahjong." Chen Chu suggested.

"Well, it's okay, it's been a long time since I won money from Little Wildcat."

This proposal made Cai Wei rub her hands in excitement.
Although Mao'er was surprised that Cai Hua came home with the officials in the rain, he wasn't too surprised.

After all, in Mao'er's eyes, this person will sooner or later be a member of the family.

The current relationship between the two is very delicate. They say they are close, but they are a little wary of each other; they say they are not close, but they are second only to relatives in each other's hearts.

Hearing that Chen Chu proposed to play mahjong, Yu Nong actively asked people to move the tables and chairs and get mahjong, "I'll go and pee, I'll start when I come back!"

Before running to the hut, Yunong didn't forget to shout.

Mao'er gave her a disgusted look. Although there are no other men in the house, but do you want everyone to know about your piss? Is it possible that you can piss?

"There's a lot of excrement and urine on the lazy donkey." Sitting at the table, Cai Wei commented lazily while counting the cards.

The rain suddenly became heavier again.

Crackling on the eaves.
Outside, the wind and rain are pouring.

In the house, talking and laughing.

Several people have been very busy recently, and suddenly they got this moment of leisure. The family sat around the table, played cards and chatted.

There are pastries and snacks in hand, and Sangbiao is lying at his feet.

On this day, it is not appropriate to change to another fairy.

In the middle of Haishi, taking advantage of the time when Yu Nong went to pee again, the cat glanced out of the window and said worriedly: "It has been raining for a few days and it hasn't stopped. Our Luliuxu is low-lying, so don't suffer from floods."

"It doesn't matter. I brought people to dredge the waterway the year before last. The Zhuangnei canal is connected to the Bazhang River. Besides, the Huaibei prefectures are getting higher and higher from the east to the west. Our Tongshan Mountain has a high terrain, and the water will flow along the various tributaries. into the Huai River. Ladies, don’t worry.”

"Oh, that's good, the official knows a lot." Mao'er praised her official a little.

I don't want to, but the behavior of showing affection in public has aroused Cai Wei's taste, "Oh, don't worry, lady. Ouch, the officials know a lot. Nausea!"

The pitch-black earth suddenly brightened like day.

After two breaths, there was a muffled thunder explosion in the distant sky.

Five miles north of the city, Qingyun Temple.

Daoist Wugen, who is here, stands by the window, frowning tightly. Only when the lightning strikes just now, can he see the waterfall and rain covering the sky and the earth.

The heavy rain was splashing.

There was a strong wind blowing open the door and the sound of the window sash.

"Master, master! Come and help."

There was water in the room, Xiaodao Tong Qinglan used the wooden basin to scoop it out desperately, but couldn't keep up with the speed of the water.

Rootless Daoist stood in front of the window, looking at the ferocious rain, and murmured: "When the energy of heaven and earth gathers, visions will surely arise."

At the end of Haishi.

One person and one rider galloped towards Caizhou City from the boundless heavy rain.

At the beginning of the child.

The back residence of the Chen Mansion in Sajin Lane.

"Touch yourself, hee hee, take money and take money."

Cai Hua spread her hands proudly.

Mao'er paid in silently, while Yunong leaned over and checked Cai Wei's cards carefully. After confirming that there was no fraud, he muttered: "Why did you win again! I'll go boo first, and then I will fight with you when I come back." You will pay"

"Hey! You stupid girl, you went back to the latrine five or six times a night, there are so many things!"

Cai Hua complained.

Due to the lack of Yu Nong, the three of them could only sit and wait after the cards were stacked.

At this time, Bai Lu hurried in, "Dutong, I received an urgent report ahead, saying that there is an urgent matter."

"Oh? What about people?"

"In the front house."

"Bring it in and wait for me downstairs."

In order to keep cool, Chen Chu, who was only wearing his underwear, took a robe and put it on, and went downstairs.

In the middle of the night, Cai Hua and Maoer exchanged glances.

My man is a soldier, and whenever this happens, it always makes people worry.
Following the principle of non-interference in the political affairs of officials, Mao'er sat there holding back his fear.

Cai Wei didn't care so much, she got up and went downstairs.

Seeing her like this, Mao'er couldn't sit still anymore, so he just followed her.

Afterwards, Yunong, who just came back, saw the two sisters going out one after the other, and followed them curiously.

downstairs.

The person who came was Qin Dachuan, the head of the entire battalion of the Wuwei Army. Chen Chu had met him a few times and had some impressions.

At this time, Qin Dachuan knelt on one knee, covered in mud, as if he had been fished out of the water, his face was pale and bloodless.

Seems to be frightened.

"Qin Dutou, locked up in the middle of the night, what happened?"

"Master Dutong." Qin Dachuan couldn't help trembling when he opened his mouth, coughed quickly, condensed his breath again, and tried to control his voice: "My lord, the Huai River has burst its embankment! When the letter was sent, half of Zhenyang County had already been transformed into Zeguo, and the houses in the villages and towns were completely wiped out, and the people rushed away. The camp of our military guards was also flooded. Commander Jiang sent his subordinates to come. Please make preparations early, sir. Disasters will be followed by chaos."

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Chen Chu only thought for a moment, then stood up suddenly and said, "Maodan, pass on my general order, the Niuzi Battalion of Zhenhuai Army enters the city to garrison. Erzi Battalion, Wuhe Battalion, and Kuizi Battalion, set up camp immediately and rush to help Zhenyang!"

"Yes!" Maodan led the order and ran out.

"Baoxi, send an order to the eldest son, order the eldest son to lead his own army camp to the government treasury to requisition food, collect clothing and tents, make preparations before noon tomorrow, and send them to Zhenyang County."

"Yes!"

"My lord, there is no civil unrest in Zhenyang right now, so there is no need to rush to put down the rebellion."

Qin Dachuan reminded with a confused face.

"I'm so tyrannical, I'm going to save people!"

After Chen Chu finished speaking, he stepped into the heavy rain outside the house, but suddenly stopped and looked back, and saw Mao'er and Cai Wei standing side by side. At some point, the two had already held each other's hands tightly. It seemed that they were too nervous.

Give the other party a reassuring smile first, and then said: "Lady, Hua'er, mobilize the Four Seas Trading Company to quickly buy rations and quilts, the eldest son may not be able to get so much."

After all, he walked out of the back house quickly.

Compared with the military disaster, the danger of the flood is not much better. The nervous cat grabbed Cai Hua's hand, and couldn't help but tighten it.

Cai Wei was in pain, only to realize that the two were cuddling together in such an intimate position, and hurriedly pulled her hands out, "Look at your timid appearance!"

Don't forget to sarcasm.

Mao'er didn't care about bickering at this time, and was waiting for the arrangement overnight, but Yu Nong, who had been standing by the side, vomited with a 'vomit' sound.

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It's true that when there are more things, there are more things.

Sihai Trading Company's business needs to be handled by Mao'er, but the affairs of the back house are more within her scope of responsibility, so she simply told Bai Lu to prepare first, and then called the female doctor from Fuzhong to help Yunong take a look.

The female doctor felt the pulse for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Aunt Chen, how long has it been since you had your period?"

"It's been two months." Yu Nong wrinkled her face, clutched her chest, and suppressed her dryness.

Up to this point, Mao'er hadn't thought much about it, and thought that Yunong was seriously ill, so she couldn't help being surprised, "You don't know what to tell me about menstruation after two months!"

Mao'er is the master of the back house, if she doesn't take good care of Yu Nong, she feels responsible.

But Yunong said pitifully: "Nunu's monthly affairs are not allowed at all, doctor, am I seriously ill, can I still live?"

"Hehe, I'm not sick. Congratulations to An Ren and Aunt Chen." The female doctor smiled and comforted her, and then said, "Aunt Chen has it."

"Yes? What do I have?" Yunong asked stupidly.

"I'm pregnant! You have a son of the Chen family in your womb! Idiot!"

Cai Wei, who had already understood it, said angrily.

How could this silly girl take the lead? Is there really any good luck for a fool?

Subconsciously, Cai Wei looked at Mao'er, who happened to be looking at her too.

The two looked at each other briefly, then quickly turned their heads away.
(End of this chapter)