In the Years When I Was a Father

Qi Sheng only woke up at the next day, and when he finished washing, his husband arranged for the maid to serve.

Coming to the main hall, looking at the Qi family members who had been waiting here, Qi Sheng sat down to the forefront, and only a few people sat down.

The Qi family has no rules for eating and sleeping, but it may be because Qi Sheng had a fire yesterday, so everyone at the table was extremely quiet at the moment.

Qi Sheng looked at the royal family around him, this was the wife he married when he was a showman in his early years.

The family of Yuezhang Wang was originally born as a person, and because he opened a book school in the town, the family's money was quite good in the town. The Qi family said that the good point is the home of farming and reading. In fact, it is an authentic farmer. At the time, the royal family would marry the Qi family, and it was still the elders who valued Qi Sheng's ability to be a talent at the age of sixteen.

In this way, Qi Sheng was able to make a name on the list at the age of 25 is also the existence of the Qi family ancestors smoking green smoke.

Qi Sheng later went to Beijing for most of the examination fees, but it was Wang ’s family. Unfortunately, after Qi Sheng was listed on the list, he was assigned to Baiyuan County as the county ’s Cheng Cheng.

Fortunately, Qi Sheng was respectful to the Wangs in recent years. Although the Lius looked gorgeous, they did not do anything about the moths. The backyard of the Qi family was fairly peaceful.

Qi Sheng twitched his lips and found that the original owner was really a character that was difficult to summarize in one sentence.

Say he is an official fan, he will not do things that embezzle corruption and oppress the local people, and he will not even obviously bow to the boss to beg for good luck. But he said he was just okay. He was willing to agree that his boss wanted to marry. He would accept Liu Jiaming's secret funding by default, and even give Liu family some convenience at a convenient place.

He has two sons and a daughter. The eldest son and daughter are from the main room. His daughter Qi is now 17 years old and married last year. Now he is pregnant. His son-in-law is the eldest son of the Zhang family in the county of Shuxiangmen. There are talents to make a name, and it is not a problem to raise people in the two years of examinations.

The youngest son, Qi Xiuli, was born by the Lius. At the age of ten, although he was not as good as his elder son, he was also a clever and intelligent child. The original owner also put a lot of effort on him, but the younger son was still young, and the child had not yet taken the exam The main energy of the original owner is still on the eldest son.

It may have been growing up under a stick since childhood, Qi Xiuli was also in awe of Qi Sheng, plus the big brother was just punished yesterday, today he looks extraordinarily clever, and even dare not dare to go far.

Qi Sheng looked funny, but because of the serious and unsmiling image of the original owner, he didn't do extra actions.

Qi Sheng was very quiet after a meal. Qi Sheng finished eating without worrying about his eldest son, so he came to the Wenqing Institute alone. At this time, the daughter-in-law was still serving beside the Wangs. Qi Sheng went straight to the bedroom and saw the eldest son lying on the floor. Reading in bed with a book.

Qi Sheng sighed, looking at what forced the child!

Going forward and taking away the book from the eldest son, Qi Sheng flipped through it. It was a note about the Book of Songs, which also contained Mr. Zhang's experience.

Mr. Zhang does have great talents. If he had experienced ups and downs in his earlier years and his hometown was in Yuping County, it was really difficult for Qi Sheng to ask Qi Xiuwen such a learned gentleman.

Qi Sheng closed the book in his hand and placed it on the bedside table. He lifted the quilt and looked at the wound behind his eldest son. Fortunately, the wound was healed. Read it again. "

Qi Xiuwen lowered his eyebrows since Qi Sheng came in. Qi Xiuwen raised his head in surprise when he heard Qi Sheng's words. Unfortunately, Qi Sheng's face was still the same. , Obediently nodded and said yes, until he felt the heat of the palm from his head, he let him look up at Qi Sheng again.

"father!"

"Well, take a good rest."

Qi Sheng didn't say more, and patted the eldest son's head gently before turning to leave.

Qi Xiuwen, who had not yet returned to God, looked at the Book of Notes on the Book of Songs in a daze.

**

Qi Sheng was buried in the study room all day to sort out documents, and listed the population, land, taxation, education level, etc. of Yuping County in recent years.

Yuping County experienced a drought five years ago, and now the people ’s lives are a little better. The original owner is not a harsh local official. He has served in this place for four years, giving Yuping County enough time to rest and recuperate. Now Qi Sheng There are also some foundations for improving the conditions in the county.

Most people in Yuping County grow wheat and soybeans. The two crops are planted alternately. Although the land is not idle, due to the low yield per mu today, families can barely get enough food after removing taxes.

Qi Sheng thought about it, but corn, potatoes and sweet potatoes have not yet been passed on. These are all good things that have a large output and resist hunger.

Qi Sheng looked at the seeds stored in the soul space. Fortunately, he knew what would happen in the world of the shuttle. These crops were prepared a lot, but it was too strange to take them out rashly. Qi Sheng planned to send people to explore first. under.

If you can find these in this world, it is more convenient than taking them out of space.

As for the population problem, once the people's food and clothing problems can be solved, the population will naturally rise gradually. In this era, the number of children and the blessings have always been emphasized. If it is not for food, clothing and clothing, the population may have exploded.

Not to mention the education issue, it ’s not easy for those who will eat enough to live, and there is no more money to support their children to study, not to mention, in today ’s era, providing a reader for the farmer ’s family is almost ruined. Rhythm.

Sure enough, no matter when and where, the economic foundation determines that the superstructure is always in place.

On the second day, Qi Sheng brought six trusted men to Xuzhou, which is also relatively prosperous, which is relatively prosperous. Compared to Jeju, which belongs to Yuping County, it has far exceeded agriculture and economy.

On horseback, there was not much stopping between the horse and the whip, and he still arrived at the beginning of the next day. Xu Dong was very puzzled, and the master did not say anything. He threw his official duties to the county Cheng and the master, and they always took them to Xuzhou. The government, this scene of rushing to the road made them think what happened!

But since I've been in Xuzhou, my grandfather in my county has been relaxing, either going to the East Street or looking at the West Street. I still stop and watch for a long time when I encounter novel trades.

The six government officials followed the grandfather of their own county in a dazed face, and they did not understand that Kuai Ma Jiabian hurried for two days just to go shopping!

Qi Sheng had a general understanding of the types of business in Xuzhou, and deliberately reserved a day to go to the largest trading market here. Looking east and west, it really made him very productive, but he did not buy the crops he currently needs most. But I met a lot of caravans who went to the border to purchase.

Qi Sheng asked them a lot about the border trade, and also specially asked several caravans to pay attention to some food crops different from the Dasheng Dynasty.

Several caravans saw him with extraordinary knowledge and had a good understanding of some things on the border. They also considered a good affair and agreed to pay attention if they encountered themselves.

Fortunately, Dasheng is now conducting trade with small border countries, and now it is not noticeable to inquire about some strange foreign objects.

Coincidentally, when Qi Sheng was going to leave, he really encountered something that excited him.

Two rough-dressed men guarding two pots of ordinary "flowers", listlessly squatting in a small corner of the market.

If it were not for Qi Sheng's careful observation, he really could not see the "flowers" hiding in the corners of these two pots.

Qi Sheng walked forward and asked, "What is this?"

The two people finally saw that they were taking care of them, and you began to introduce Qi Sheng to me. Although some flowers are unremarkable, the red fruits are absolutely very ornamental, and the other adds this "flower" to cherish the rareness, which will definitely attract daguan and precious people to cherish the madness ...

Qi Sheng calmly listened to their flicker, feeling that he would not recognize this thing!

This is not a chili pepper. Although the pitiful little white flowers are not beautiful, but when the fruit is ripe, it will definitely make you appetite!

Qi Sheng didn't expect this trip to be so rewarding, how could he forget it, and now the chili pepper hasn't passed on!

As an indispensable condiment on the food list, people in the north can accept chili even if they are not as good as Sichuan and other places, but now it is also rare. After planting, it will bring some additional income to Yuping County .

Qi Sheng was disgusted with face expression: "You are very strange, but since you cherish the rarity, it is absolutely difficult to plant it. Maybe you haven't waited for me to see the red fruit you said. I have n’t seen you before, who knows if I can really grow beautiful fruits! "

The two also heard something that was not similar to Qi Sheng on this day. Not only did they feel a bit lost, they also got it from a caravan that had just been looted by the bandits. The two rescued them with a few pieces of dry food they brought, but unfortunately the caravan No more valuable things, and finally gave them these two pots of "flowers"

At that time, an alien from the caravan also said that the fruit produced by this "flower" was called chili, which had a unique taste. It would definitely be worth some money to be sold to a large squire!

The two were naturally full of doubts about what they didn't know, and they didn't dare to believe that stranger's words. If they just looked okay, if they ate something, if they had something wrong with them, neither of them could escape responsibility.

So although they have heard that the fruit of this "flower" can be eaten, they dare not say it, but the person who flickered to ask for the price is a rare flower.

It is a pity that the leaves of chili peppers are ordinary in appearance, and the small flowers that bloom are even more faint. It is really unappreciable, and I have never heard of any flowers that appreciate the fruits!

Qi Sheng watched the two men being silent, a little helpless, blamed for not getting it right now! With regard to the eloquence of buying and selling, let others pay for it!

Qi Sheng fiddled with the leaves twice and began to ask: "Where did you get it from?"

The two were more honest and talked about the caravan's experience. Qi Sheng was emotional and really made a man. Without this robbery, it might be that the pepper plant will be introduced into the Dasheng Dynasty in the near future.

Qi Sheng questioned again and again, before the two told the alien.

Qi Sheng pretended to ask: "Is this pepper really edible?"

The tallest of the two said a little nervously: "That person did say that, but we haven't seen it before, and we dare not pack tickets. This lord, if you are interested in buying it back, look at it as a curious gadget. Well, as for eating, who knows if the aliens hate me for stealing their things from people! "

Qi Sheng glanced at it again and continued to ask: "Did the aliens say how to eat?"

The tall man didn't want to say that the shorter one next to the pestle couldn't wait. He ignored the pull of the tall man and said: "Go back to the old man, the man said that the chili can be eaten directly by cooking. It seems that it can be dried and preserved. Let me put it a little bit, the man said, this time the caravan had also brought the dried peppers, but unfortunately they were snatched away by the bandits, leaving only these few pots of flowers. If you are really interested, it is better Buy it and see it fresh! "

Qi Sheng ignored the two people's small actions, and they were able to persist in the market for so long without saying that the fruit was edible, which is enough to show that the two are not overly greedy for money, but now they can't stand it anymore, plus his questioning Only then told the truth.

Qi Sheng originally wanted to let people around him know how to use chili peppers through their mouths. Now it looks almost the same and buys directly at the price of twenty-two per pot.

The two actually bought forty-two pieces of silver with a few pieces of noodles. Naturally, they were overwhelmed. They repeatedly told Qi Sheng not to take any food and happily pack up and leave.

Qi Sheng distributed the two pots of pepper to the men around him and decided to go home with satisfaction.

At the moment, the six government officials who followed Qi Sheng were so desperate that they quickly bought the two pots of flowers when they hurried to Xuzhou House. The government officials never knew that their county prince still had a hobby of collecting and cherishing flowers, but this "flower" clearly did not show beauty. With a cloud of mist, the two government officials carefully hugged the two flower pots.

Because there were two pots of growing peppers, their line slowed down and did not return to Qifu until noon on the third day.

Qi Sheng carefully checked the peppers and found that although they were a little dying, their vitality was still strong.

First hand the chili to the grandmother Zhang in the vegetable garden to take care of her, and told her to take a few care matters before returning to the room to clean up.

**

"Master, why did you leave home so many days this time?" Wang asked while serving Qi Sheng's meal.

Qi Sheng swallowed the food in his mouth and replied: "We in Yuping County are too poor, so I went to Xuzhou House to find out if there was any way to increase the harvest."

The Wangs laid out some dishes for Qi Sheng before stopping to say, "Xuzhou Prefecture is indeed prosperous and it is also a place for the canal route. It is said that our Jeju Prefecture is also on the side of the canal. Unfortunately, Yuping County is too much in Jeju. Remote, master, but found a feasible way? "

Wang has read books and followed him all these years, and also has some insights. The people depend on the sky to eat, and the city on the side of the canal eats on the water. Their land is not fertile and far away from the canal. Even if there is no natural disaster, It can only become a small county with ordinary taxes.

Qi Sheng nodded: "There are some, but they are still groping." Now that things have not landed, Qi Sheng did not say much.

Wang thought that the master hadn't found a feasible way, and he didn't ask too much, just wondering: "How did the master suddenly think of this?"

The husband and wife have lived together for more than 20 years. Qi Sheng is a man of a certain nature. She also knew that when she was assigned to a small and small county such as Yuping County, Wang was aware of his dissatisfaction. Can only admit that the reduction of taxes will make the people live, but also make his achievements invisible, and now he suddenly wants to find a new tax increase method. Is it unwilling to stay here?

Qi Sheng glanced at the Wangs and thought for a while, said: "I am now in my prime, and I should put more effort. If I can rise further, I can give the children some more support in the future. Now it's almost restored. Now think about it. Even if you return to the normal taxation of people, it will not be sad. "

Wang's heart was amazed. The old man used to put his expectations on his son. Is this the case now? "Master, after Wen'er's body is better, he has been studying harder these days. Mr. Zhang also praised his article a few days ago for his progress. Do you want to see it?"

Qi Sheng nodded: "It is necessary to take a look."

After Qi Sheng left after finishing his meal, Wang looked at his father's back and shook his head. Was she thinking about it just now? The master is not disappointed with his son?

When Qi Sheng came to the study, he saw that Qi Xiuwen was ready for the article he had just written a few days ago.

Qi Sheng took a closer look at the article presented by his elder son with both hands, and he almost knew what he was doing. His son's writing was indeed beautiful enough.

"What did Mr. Zhang say?"

Qi Xiuwen bowed back and said: "Go back to my father, sir ... He said that my remarks are gorgeous, but ... the content is a bit bland."

Qi Xiuwen was a little nervous. In this article, Mr. really praised him for his progress, but it has not changed much at all. Since his childhood, his father has been strictly in charge of reading. Like talking on paper.

Qi Sheng nodded: "Well, Mr. Zhang said this before, what do you think?"

Qi Xiuwen lifted his robe and knelt to his knees, stiffly said: "The son's qualifications are dull, and now the article is progressing slowly, disappointing his father's expectations, the son is not filial, pleading ... I beg my father to allow his son to travel around this Jeju prefecture."

Qi Xiuwen finished his pronounciation, only to think that he was mad and looking for death today. The last time he made this request to his father, he got a board. Now he has been out of privately and has not come up with this idea again for a few days. !

The mind flashed through the love of my father when he visited him that day, Qi Xiuwen felt that he dared to "become intimidated" like today because of his father's behavior that day.

Qi Sheng saw that his son's nervousness was funny, but he still frowned and asked, "Are you going out alone? How many days are you going to go?"

Qi Xiuwen didn't think that his father would let him go at the moment, only that his father was questioning his plan, but the honest child Qi Xiuwen didn't dare to conceal Qi Sheng. There are also Xu Jingyuan from Jiaping County, Wang Ran from Heping County and Sun Yuxing from Jeju Prefecture. The original plan was three months, and now they have set off to the neighboring Shangping County. "

Qi Sheng knew that his son had rejected it once, and this time it seemed that he really wanted to go out and practice, "Get up first, come and see these."

Qi Xiuwen got up in amazement. Some dare not imagine that his father has not called the family law, and he can't help but rejoice. Does his father agree to him going out this time!

Qi Sheng gave his son the general status of Yuping County, which he sorted out some time ago, and said, "Look at any thoughts?"

Qi Xiuwen took a careful reading with both hands, remembering and excitement that his father actually began to let him come into contact with official business, but after checking the actual situation of Yuping County, he could not help frowning. Yuping County was indeed poor, even if it was a little in recent years It's better, but it can't do enough for every household.

"Since the drought five years ago, Yuping County has been reducing taxes for several years now, but this year is also the time to return to normal taxes, otherwise it will be difficult to make a difference."

Qi Xiuwen frowned. The five-year tax reduction is indeed a great gift for the people in Yuping County. According to the actual situation of the people, restoring taxation is to squeeze their living space in disguise. However, even if the tax increase does not help the father ’s performance.

Qi Sheng said: "This time you go out to travel, just look around and think about any way to make the people of Yuping County get rid of this dilemma."

Qi Xiuwen bowed his life, and the joy of being able to travel abroad was a bit lighter. He only wanted to be able to go out and investigate some of the people's livelihood issues, but he ignored the livelihood issues that needed to be solved.

When he returned to Wenqing College, he was still thinking about how to solve the poverty in Yuping County.

"Brother Wen, your father allowed you to go out this time. Why are you still unhappy." Lin's eyes looked strangely at Qi Xiuwen, who frowned.

Qi Xiuwen shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I am self-proclaimed, but I don't know how to solve the problems in front of me. I have been thinking about going out and exploring!"

Lin's puzzled: "What's the problem right now?"

Qi Xiuwen returned to her: "I always wanted to travel, but I wanted to investigate more people's feelings. It's funny. I was a farmer when I was a child. Although my father didn't make the list at that time, he also had a reputation, and his father was exceptional. I value my studies, so I have n’t been to another place since I was born. I either stayed with my father to read and read words or was sent to the school to study. After my father was ranked, I followed my father to Baiyuan County and spent the whole day. In addition to studying and not visiting the surrounding customs and customs, nowadays, it is even a stubborn one. I have to go out and explore what kind of people's feelings! "

Lin thought about it for a while and thought that Xianggong was drilling the horn of the horn. The Qi family ’s hometown was in Anzhou. The land in Anzhou was fertile. It was a port city on the canal and the only way to travel to and from the caravan. Children need to work in the field. Besides, the father has already made a name for himself. The Qi family naturally wants to support another student. Nowadays, at a relatively young age, the Qi family has the capacity to lift people. In the eyes of most people, the Qi family has already shined.

Lin persuaded: "Yuping County is remote, and after natural disasters, it is normal to be poor now. Don't worry too much about your husband. Wait for your high school list in the future. I will ask my father to help me turn around. If I can get a little rich, Places, you do n’t have to worry about these. "

Changing the economic status of a county, even in later generations, is not an easy task, not to mention in the ancient times where it is lagging behind, so Lin ’s idea is also correct. Qi Sheng was assigned to the backcountry, not because there was no one behind him Well, now Lin Father has some foundation in the DPRK and also has the ability to help his son-in-law to turn around one or two.

Qi Xiuwen shook his head, disagreed with his wife, hugged his toddler baby son, and said with a smile: "Parent officer, parent officer, is not to ask the people to solve problems for the people, go out, if they can find a solution To be worth the cost of traveling. "

The child in his arms couldn't understand the words of the grown-up, and he looked at his father's smile and laughed: "Father."

Qi Xiuwen teased his son pettingly and looked at his wife again: "I go out this time, so that you will be honored in the knees of your father and mother. Huaer is still young, and you have to work hard to look after him.

Lin's reluctance, but also knowing that her husband is ambitious, and now she has the opportunity to go out, and they do not want to let their mother and son become burdens, so they said: "I know your ambitions, you go, and I take care of my family , Do n’t let you down. "