Xiangye

Chapter 3 Han Kai
The setting sun is so brilliant, this kind of majestic atmosphere is naturally not something that he can see in the Jiangnan Magic City where he used to be.After five days of misfortune, my soul finally merged with Gao Wen of the Ming Dynasty today, inherited part of his memory, and my mind became much clearer.

This was the first time he watched an ancient sunset, and he didn't feel intoxicated by it. When the sun set and the sky gradually darkened, he let out a long breath, tightened his clothes, and hung the bag on his shoulders. Holding a whistle stick, he strode towards the west.

Although Min Zhuang was not a corvee of the third class, his clothes were the same, the same green cloth gown with arrow sleeves, square cap, and a feather of an indeterminate bird stuck on it.After all, it represents the yamen, how can it shock the cunning refugees without wearing a uniform on the body.

It's just that this shirt has been worn by an unknown number of people, it is badly torn, and it is covered with patches.Especially the neckline, cuffs and buttocks are sewn with circles of stitches to form archery targets.Although broken, it was washed very clean.This was written by the old lady in the family. In his memory, the scene of the blind old lady fumbling in the dark to mend his clothes came back before his eyes, which warmed Gao Wen's heart.

In his previous life, his parents died early. This time travel was probably to make up for the regrets in his life. God gave him another mother.It's just that I still can't accept this sudden mother emotionally, and I don't know how to face it.Fortunately, I am working outside now, so I don't have to meet her yet.

After walking for about ten miles, I saw a small farmyard in the distance, which was the home of Han Kui, the corporal leader who was on a business trip this time.

It was the time of dinner at this moment, and there was smoke rising from the kitchen, and sometimes the smell of food.

Smelling this smell, Gao Wen couldn't help but growl in his stomach.Only then did I remember that I hadn't had any water or rice for a day, and was so hungry that I couldn't bear it, so I touched the bag on my shoulder.

When I touched it, I screamed in my heart: "Oops, I have been suffering from aftertraveling for the past few days, and I was groggy all day long. I didn't wake up until this afternoon, but I didn't bring back a penny. I will see Captain Han later." It must be difficult to explain."

The Tatars entered the army every year, and even captured Ming Yingzong in Tumubao.In that battle, the entire army of the imperial court was defeated, not to mention that the entire Xuan and Da prefectures in Shanxi were devastated, and a large number of refugees moved southward, wandering around, and many people even crossed the Yellow River and came to Shaanxi.

In order to prevent the refugees from entering Shaanxi and causing chaos, the Shaanxi chief envoy issued several orders in succession, ordering the prefectures and counties along the Yellow River to send yamen servants, Xiangyong, and Minzhuang to guard various checkpoints and strictly check pedestrians.

It was under such circumstances that Gao Wen was sent to the banks of the Yellow River, and there were four other people who came with him.Of course, Hancheng is too far away from the Yellow River in Datong, and I haven't seen many refugees here for a few days.The group of them came here just as a gesture to deal with their superiors.In the past, they would do whatever they wanted, and they would extort a little money from the common people in exchange for two catties of wine and meat.

This is also a good errand, this area is also considered to be a wealthy area in Shanshan, and the people have some spare money.They worked as errands for a few days on the bank of the Yellow River, and each got a few coins.With the money, the other Min Zhuang were a little lazy, and today they gathered at the corps leader Han Kui's house to play with money.In the past, Gao Wen was an honest boy, so he naturally refused to participate. Besides, he had no money, so he was sent to watch by the river by others.

Ordinarily, there are usually two people in this kind of things that happened to check the road.But the other person is lucky these few days, but he refuses to go out.Therefore, Han Kui simply set a quota of two denarii for Gao Wen, and said that he only needs to pay two denarii, and the excess will be considered as your own hair growth.

In fact, just looking up directions and other things, you can only get a few pennies each time, and there are not many in a whole day. Han Wei's setting this number is already embarrassing for Gao Wen.

Besides, in later generations Gao Wen was a wealthy second generation who inherited a large sum of inheritance from his parents and never worried about money.The people who have seen the river are also very poor, so naturally they can't do that.

After a busy day, the bag is still empty.

If I meet Han Kui later, it will be really hard to deal with.Well, let's just say I didn't see many people today.

Thinking of this, Gao Wen shook his head and walked towards the small courtyard.

There was a burst of noise, interspersed with loud cursing: "Damn it, I lost again. Why is my luck so bad?"

Another person said: "Third son, you don't deserve the money when your mother got the money yesterday. She ran away like a puff of smoke and couldn't see anyone. Did you go to the city to give money to sister kiln? Hehe, mother, what is called a happy place?" The casino is frustrated and touched something that shouldn't be touched, so it's strange if you don't lose."

"Fart your mother, you don't need to worry about where I go, come again and again."

"Do you still have money? If you don't have money, go play."

"I owe it first, and when the tall fool comes back, I will never miss you if I get the money."

Gao Wen was very unhappy when he heard others address him like that. He couldn't help but sink his face, walked into the courtyard gate, and shouted: "I'm back."

The yard was an ordinary small farmyard. It was very dilapidated. There were rotting cabbage leaves everywhere. There was a mountain of rubbish. A hen was flopping on it.

This is the home of the corps leader Han Kui, who was originally a poor and settled family member. Recently, he joined Huang Zhubo of the county government and got promoted. He bullied men and women in the county town, and his family situation gradually improved.This trip to the Yellow River to inspect the refugees was supported by Mr. Huang Bo. Firstly, his house was close to the Yellow River, which made it convenient for him to do things, and secondly, it also allowed him to earn some money.

Wuchang Han's wife, Zhong Shi, was squatting on the well platform to choose vegetables, cursing something while she was busy, thinking that so many people suddenly lived in her home made her feel very unhappy.

Hearing Gao Wen's return, several heads stuck out from the room, and they all smiled and said, "The tall fool is back, so late, why, he wasn't caught by the Tatars to herd the sheep?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? The Tatars are still far away in Datong. How could they come to Shaanxi?"

"Maybe people know that there is a tall fool in our county who is as strong as an ox, and he is going to tie him back to the grassland as a mouth!"

"Why catch him, he is so big and can eat, even if he can work, he will suffer a loss."

While talking, everyone burst into laughter, but their eyes were teasing, as if teasing Gao Wen was their daily entertainment.In the past few days, he was also wearing the blue short-sleeved arrow shirt of the servants in the yamen, and a square cap on his head.Unlike Gao Wen's tattered clothes, they were also neat and majestic.If the people in the yamen who didn't know it met, they would really treat them as yamen servants in the yamen, and they would change their faces in fright after being scolded a few times.

However, in the past few days, he has been born with a yellow and thin face, a small stature, and an extremely wretched description. Standing in front of Gao Wen, he is a full head shorter.

This is also understandable. People in the Ming Dynasty lived in hardship, and it was not bad to be able to eat one meal of meat a month.Lack of a large amount of protein supplements, the stature will naturally not grow tall.The current Gao Wen is only about 1.7 meters three, and he is an ordinary person in modern times, but standing among a group of ancient people, he suddenly feels that he stands out from the crowd.

In the past few days, he has been so disrespectful to himself, shouting at one idiot after another, Gao Wen was annoyed and didn't bother to pay attention, and was about to go back to the house to take off the short-sleeved arrow shirt he was wearing, and take a breath.After walking such a long distance, I was already sweating.

"Hey, tall fool, why don't you say anything when I'm talking to you, hurry up, take out the money and divide it up. I'm losing hard, and I'm going to change my luck soon." The person who lost the money before was about to leave He came forward to grab the bag on Gao Wen's shoulder.

At this moment, Han Kui's wife, Zhong Shi, suddenly stood up and snorted.

Hearing this cold snort, the man hurriedly withdrew his hand and sang a big promise, his face full of flattery: "I don't know the rules. Brother Han has to pass the money first. I'm also gambling today." If you get red-eyed and forget, sister-in-law will forgive you."

With an expression of "you're acquainted", Zhong turned his head to Gao Wen: "Fool, how much did you earn today?" While speaking, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes.

Probably thinking of another sum of cash coming into the account, a smile appeared on Zhong's face.

According to the rules, every time you get money, you have to divide it into six shares.Husband Han Kui got two shares, he got one, and the other three Min Zhuang got one each.As for Gao Wen, what would a fool do with money, he would not dare to say anything regardless of the money.

After a few days of work on the Yellow River, the family saved a few taels of silver. After a few more days, when the work was done, he could buy two acres of good land.

Hearing her question, Gao Wen groaned slightly in his heart, and was thinking about how to reply when the door of the side room creaked and opened, and a middle-aged man in his forties came out: "The idiot is back, today is the time for you to return." How's the harvest?"

This person is the corps leader Han Kui. Unlike the others who are yellow and thin, he is short and stocky, with a short face and a very fierce appearance. He is not a kind person at first glance.

Before Gao Wen could speak, the other three Min Zhuang rushed forward to please him.

But Mrs. Zhong snorted again: "Han, when you hear the money, you run faster than anyone else, and your money is not mine. Why, you want to hide some private house before me so that you can send it to the kiln sister in the city. Where are you going? Hehe, don’t forget, my uncle promised you this job, without my mother, you still don’t know where to ask for it!”

It turned out that the Zhong family was the niece of Huang Zhubo of the county yamen.

Hearing the lady scolding, Han Kui blushed slightly and coughed: "Where did my lady say that? When did I hide my private money... Fool Gao, give the money to my boss... Hey, where is the money?" ?”

At this time, he realized that Gao Wen's bag was shriveled like the belly of a disaster victim who had been starving for three to five days.

Gao Wen said indifferently: "Sorry, I watched for a day, but I didn't meet many people. As for the money, I didn't have any."

Before Han Kai could speak, his wife, Zhong Shi, yelled sharply: "What, I didn't get any money. What do I want you to do? I'll provide you with food and drink for a few days, so you've been feeding pigs!"

These words were extremely ugly, and everyone in the audience gloated, knowing that Gao Wen might be in trouble today.

Everyone usually took pleasure in bullying Gao Wen, so naturally they didn't have any sympathy, and they were thinking about how to use new tricks to torment this fool later.

(End of this chapter)