Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Chapter 2 Master holding grass
  "Come on, into the city!"

With that said, Emperor Jingjiang and the two men raised their legs and walked towards the city.

When he reached the gate of the city, Wang Jingwen handed over the road guide that he had prepared long ago. He also hid two taels of silver under the road guide.

Who would have thought that when the official saw the silver, his eyes changed, and he said sternly: "What are you doing! Take it away, take it away! We don't want this in Yangqu County!"

Wang Jingwen's hand froze in mid-air, neither giving nor receiving.

I couldn't laugh or cry for a moment. Is there any place where I don't want to collect cash? So damn evil!

Emperor Jingjiang also showed a thoughtful expression. Every small official has this awareness. Yangqu County...

It's really interesting.

"The city wall in Yangqu County is so tall, it must have cost a lot of money! Are the government taxes and fees particularly serious?" Emperor Jingjiang asked casually.

The officer curled his lips and said: "What, they're just the same stuff, they didn't cost a lot of money! It's just a layer of slate stained on the outside of the earthen wall, it's useless. Come in quickly! Let's go to Zuiyue Tower tonight. There’s a big opening bonus, I want to go and have a look!”

With that said, after checking Lu Yin's official duties, he pushed the two emperors of Jingjiang into the city.

The rude behavior of the official did not make Emperor Jingjiang angry. Instead, he laughed.

Unexpectedly, the county magistrate turned out to be a speculative guy.

I thought I was a local emperor here!

Too much worry, too much worry!
  "But there is a big opening bonus for Zuiyue Tower, can we go and have a look?" Emperor Jingjiang asked Wang Jingwen beside him as he walked.

Wang Jingwen lowered his head: "Your Majesty... You can tell this Zuiyuelou is a brothel when you hear it. You have a body of thousands of gold..."

"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay! I know it's inconvenient for you, so I can just go by myself!" Emperor Jingjiang strode forward.

Wang Jingwen hurriedly ran after him, "Your Majesty, you have broken this old slave. Even if I die, I will die with you!"

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  I originally thought about asking someone to see where Zuiyue Tower was.

But once they entered the city, the two fell into complete silence.

The streets and alleys in the city are all clean and flat stone roads.

There were many people on the street, but they didn't feel panicked at all.

There are many buildings on both sides of the road. Many of the houses look very shiny. They were obviously built not long ago.

The key point is that most of these houses are three or four stories high, and almost all of the shops facing the street are shops.

The stalls that should have been selling along the street are all in the shops, making the whole street spacious.

At a glance, there is an illusion that it is even more prosperous than the capital city.

The most important thing is that the spirit of the people on the streets of Yangqu County is completely different from that of the capital!
  With a rosy complexion and a brisk pace, he knew exactly where he was going when he looked up.

You must know that today's Jingjiang Kingdom is in a state of ruins waiting to be revitalized. Even on some official roads, there are no road signs.

But here, in this small county, there are them at every intersection!

The key point is that it also has a wide variety of places, almost all large and small convenient places in the county are posted.

Wang's Blacksmith Shop, Zhang's Shaobing Shop, Lao Litou Popcorn...
  Of course, there is also Zuiyue Tower where Emperor Jingjiang is planning to go.

The road signs on the official roads are used as convenience measures for the people in the county.

"This county magistrate is quite interesting!"

The doubts in Emperor Jingjiang's heart became more and more serious.

"Your Majesty, you see it is written on the road sign that the best time to visit Zuiyue Tower is after sunset. How about we eat something nearby first and then go to Zuiyue Tower?"

"Okay, this Yangqu County is indeed interesting. You can still stay in Zuiyue Tower. I'm afraid I will have to stay for a few more days! Haha~"

As Emperor Jingjiang walked, he carefully looked at every detail on the street.

He never expected that this county would be spotless, not even a beggar or scoundrel.

The key point is that the people in the streets and lanes are all very clean, and almost all of them look like scholars.

When we walked into the downtown area, before we even saw the stalls, we could hear singing.

"You love me~I love you~Yangqu milk tea is so sweet!"

"You love me~I love you~Yangqu milk tea is so sweet!"

What the hell? ! ! !
  Emperor Jingjiang and Wang Jingwen looked over at the same time and found that it was a shop selling tea.

The boss was singing and mixing tea, and there was actually a long queue in front of the shop.

what's the situation?
  Why does this boss put milk into the tea? Is it still drinkable?

Let me go, what is it for free? What is that yellow thing?
  What kind of tea is this, a hodgepodge!

Still have to queue?
  ‘When our family was making rice dumplings in the palace, we had never stuffed them with so many things! This Yangqu County is really getting more and more evil! ’

"It's interesting. Come on, let's buy a drink and try it too!"

Unlike Wang Jingwen's disdain, Emperor Jingjiang became interested and excitedly went over to buy a drink.

"Boss, help me... cough, give me a drink!" Emperor Jingjiang walked straight to the door of the shop and shouted into the shop.

"Please wait in line!" the boss greeted enthusiastically, not giving it to Emperor Jingjiang first just because he was gorgeously dressed.

"Let me go, how can you, the boss, be so arrogant and dare to make us queue up?"

Wang Jingwen was immediately furious.

This is His Majesty the Emperor. He wants to take a sip of your tea. It is the blessing you have cultivated over many lifetimes. If you don't wait, you will let him wait in line.

The ignorant are fearless, the ignorant are fearless...

Wang Jingwen comforted himself and jumped straight to the front of the team.

"Do it for my master first! Be quick!"

The boss suddenly frowned, and the next moment, an old man with a red armband came out of nowhere.

He actually pulled Wang Jingwen's ear and pulled him out of the team.

"Hold the grass! Jump in line at will, and you will be fined five cents!"

Emperor Jingjiang frowned and looked at the old man. He saw that she was dressed simply, but her face was full of solemnity.

The red armband on the sleeve has several large characters written clearly.

【Security Volunteer】

Wang Jingwen was unhappy for a moment. Apart from His Majesty, how often has our family been fined by others?

"Who are you? Why should you fine me money?" Uncle Zhoucao snorted: "Zhoucao! Didn't you see my red sleeve bands? Wearing red sleeve bands is to serve the people. Any behavior that disrupts the people's harmonious life will be punished. We must be stopped and fined! This is the responsibility and obligation entrusted to us by the county magistrate! If you have any objections, follow me to the county government now!"

Wang Jingwen was immediately stunned!

Why don't I just jump in line?
  You actually want to take me to the county government office?
  What are the responsibilities and obligations?

Is the magistrate of Yangqu County so lenient?
  "I········"

Wang Jingwen's eyes widened and he was about to yell, when Emperor Jingjiang's voice came: "Give me money!"

"good········"

Wang Jingwen respectfully took out the money and gave it to the old man.

The old man smiled with satisfaction: "Young man holding the grass, isn't this enough? The fine has never been the purpose, it is to make you remember!"

After that, Uncle Zhecao handed the money back to Wang Jingwen: "At first glance, you are a foreigner. Because you don't understand the rules, the fine is waived this time, but you must remember that all behaviors that undermine the harmonious life of the people must be punished. Stopped and fined!”

After that, the old man left Wang Jingwen, who was messy in the wind, and turned around to leave.

But Emperor Jingjiang took the lead and stopped him.

"Old man, you also know that we have just arrived. I do have some questions that I would like to ask. Is it convenient for you to see me?"

Uncle Zhoucao looked at Emperor Jingjiang up and down, and felt that this man's attitude was really good, so he said, "Tell me, there are no secrets in Yangqu County."

"Old man, how come we saw so many bustling streets along the way, but we didn't see a single beggar, nor any thieves?"

"Zhoucao!" Uncle Zhoucao suddenly became happy: "If there are thieves, it would be the dereliction of duty of our security volunteers! But it is true that in recent years there has been no thief, and we can only catch those who jump in line and spit everywhere. They're like that. As for the beggars... Hey, our county magistrate doesn't like the poor, so he drags them to dig ditches!"

As soon as he heard about digging trenches, Emperor Jingjiang immediately clenched his fists.

How could Emperor Jingjiang not know the tricks of those officials?

It's said to be digging a trench, but it's actually just digging a pit!
  The kind that buries itself after digging!

I never imagined that the cleanliness and tidiness of this street could be obtained in this way!

"Zhoucao!" Wang Jingwen also imitated Master Zhoucao, "This damn county magistrate actually uses such a cruel policy. He is simply a scumbag!"

"Zhoucao! What are you talking about!" Uncle Zhoucao said anxiously: "No one in Yangqu County dares to say anything wrong with the county magistrate. If you do, you will be beaten!"

"What? You'll get beaten if you curse even a few times. You county magistrate is so powerful!" Wang Jingwen became even more angry!

Even Emperor Jingjiang frowned again.

His arrogance has reached the point of controlling speech. Is it possible that the magistrate of Yangqu County has created a literary inquisition on his own?

"Zhou Cao, you know nothing..." Uncle Zhu Cao was about to retort, but he heard the crackling sound of firecrackers on the street.

"Hold the grass! The opening ceremony has begun!"

Uncle Zhoucao suddenly became energetic, as if he had become ten years younger in an instant, and ran away in a flash.

"Is this the direction of Zuiyue Tower? Let's go and have a look!"

Emperor Jingjiang frowned even more tightly.

Fireworks and firecrackers are controlled items. How dare you use them when a brothel is open?
  Could it be that behind this restaurant is the government?

The words collusion between officials and businessmen instantly appeared in Emperor Jingjiang's mind.

Wang Jingwen also followed closely behind the striding Emperor Jingjiang, and trotted along with the crowd to the door of Zuiyue Tower.

The scene in front of them made both of them stunned for a moment!
  At the beginning of the lanterns, Zuiyue Tower, located in the central area of ​​Yangqu County, is brightly lit. Although it has only three floors, including the square in front of the building, it covers an area of ​​more than 20 acres!
  In front of this majestic building, there is a huge plaque with several simple characters - Zuiyue Tower engraved on it. After the plaque, there is a flat and wide square, covered with regular stone slabs. On both sides of the square, there are flowers and trees.

In the square in front of Zuiyue Tower, several boys were busy setting off firecrackers. Their faces were filled with warm and nervous smiles, and every move seemed so serious. After lighting the firecrackers, the boys stepped aside one after another, waiting for the loud noise to come. As the firecrackers exploded, a strong and unique smell of fireworks instantly filled the air. The gorgeous fireworks, like blooming flowers, decorate the night sky with colorful colors.

The stairs of Zuiyue Tower are wide and long, extending all the way to the door of the building. On both sides of the stairs, there were two rows of tall lanterns, brightly lit, lighting up the entire square. At first glance, the first thing that catches the eye is the exquisitely carved wooden railings and antique brick and stone walls. Every detail exudes a strong sense of luxury.

Although there is still some gap between it and Emperor Jingjiang's palace.

But the difference is negligible!
  Emperor Jingjiang even had some...

Red eyes!
  The gongs and drums are loud, and the firecrackers are all fired.

Even Emperor Jingjiang could only see this scene during national celebrations.

Now it's just a brothel, but it has such specifications?

what the hell!

How arrogant and extravagant is this county magistrate?
  Emperor Jingjiang took a deep breath and suppressed the thought of picking up a knife to kill someone.

Wang Jingwen on the side was sweating profusely.

He knew that Jingjiang Emperor Li Shiming was really angry!
  Not long after the war subsided, what Jingjiang country needed most was to cultivate and recuperate, and to avoid making too big a deal out of things.

The cost of opening the restaurant in front of me is probably more than the food and clothing expenses of an average county government office for more than half a year.

How could Emperor Jingjiang not be angry!
  At this moment, the fireworks gradually dispersed, and the person in charge of Zuiyue Tower finally walked slowly to the square amidst the unique fragrance of fireworks.

Before the figure could be seen clearly, the cheers were already boiling.

It seemed that except for Emperor Jingjiang and Wang Jingwen, everyone present was a crazy fan of the landlady.

"Family members of Yangqu County, good evening! My name is Situ Tianling, and I welcome you all to the opening ceremony of Zuiyue Tower!"

The square was large and the crowd was noisy, but Situ Tianling's voice seemed to be amplified several times. Even Emperor Jingjiang, whose hearing had been somewhat reduced due to the war, could hear it very clearly.

Emperor Jingjiang observed carefully and found that Situ Tianling had been looking at a black square-like object in his hand while speaking, and he suddenly became interested.

‘The words are thunderous, this is the aura of an emperor! In my hands, I can definitely scold all those rebellious officials and traitors! ’

‘Such a treasure was actually obtained by a woman and wasted so much! What a waste of natural resources! ’

"When you open a business, you will definitely get a big reward! As a little girl, I worked hard to get it from the boss. It's a huge benefit! Guess what it is?" Situ Tianling stood in front of the square, talking to the people watching from the outside. The crowd interacted.

"50% off! 50% off! 50% off!"

Emperor Jingjiang glanced over and saw the security volunteer [Uncle Holding Grass] who had just stopped them from charging, roaring at the top of his lungs.

It even makes people sigh, the uncle is really getting stronger with age!

"Hehe, I heard what everyone said, there are 40% off and 50% off, but the discounts I'm going to announce next, I'm afraid you can't even imagine!" Situ Tianling looked around, with sly eyes. A look of temptation flashed out.

"Opening night, all drinks are free! Yes, you heard it right! Each table of guests will have five jars of medium peach blossom stuffing! Four plates of melon and fruit snacks!"

Before Situ Tianling could finish her words, the whole crowd in the square was in a commotion, and they were already eager to try.

"To waive the bill directly, it must be a generous act of the county magistrate!"

At this moment, Emperor Jingjiang heard someone in the crowd say such words, and his frown seemed to be locked.

His right hand even directly grasped the dagger hidden in his sleeve!
  (End of this chapter)