Chapter 273 The Bell of the Fourth Year of Jianping (Part 2) (Long Chapter!!)

Seeing so many children in front of her, Liu Xianglian secretly screamed, "It's bad." To redeem all these children, the money I brought this time alone may not be enough. Fortunately, he was also smart enough to pull Mr. Zhou over and whisper to him, asking him to go back to the county government office to get the money from the adults. He himself invited a group of brothel owners and managers into a nearby building for a little chat.

In the county government office, Chen Heng learned of Liu Xianglian's difficulties and immediately called Xiao Ping and the clerk in charge of the household. Xiao Ping couldn't help but shook his head. With so many children, even if there were twelve children each, it would be a huge expense. He admonished Chen Heng: "Sir, although the laws of Yong Dynasty clearly prohibit the trafficking of human beings, in the end it is their biological parents who are in charge, so why should we bother to rescue them."

Xiao Ping knew that Chen Heng had good intentions, but now everyone in Songjiang Mansion was asking for money. Not to mention the port, a shipyard needs to be built at the other end of Chuansha Hall, and a new street needs to be built outside the south of the city. Doing these three things at the same time consumes a lot of money. Every penny you have on hand must be spent wisely. The head of the house is so lavish, he really doesn't know how expensive food, rice, oil and salt are.

Chen Heng was also happy that someone around him was disapproving of him, and he replied in a relaxed tone: "It is said that the county magistrate is the parents of the people, since their biological parents don't care. I can't turn a blind eye and just walk by lightly. What’s more, if there is a disaster this year, those families who sell their children may not really mean it.”

If I had known that you had this intention in going to the brothel, I should have advised Bantou Liu to stop you. Xiao Ping shook his head after hearing this, but he also knew that as long as the chief seal officer spoke, there was no reason for others to interfere with the affairs of the county.

The three of them drafted three bills together and each stamped their seals. When the clerk in the household collected the draft, Chen Heng warned: "Remember to put it in the county government file so that your majesty can check it at any time after the report is submitted."

As soon as he heard that this matter was about to go up to the sky, the clerk immediately tightened the bill in his hand and said cautiously: "Yes, I will save it for you."

There were six offices and six classes in the county government office, most of which were established with reference to the regulations of the imperial court in the capital. In addition to household houses, there are naturally also official houses, work houses, etc. Of the three bills, except for the one for the house, which must be submitted, the one in Xiao Ping's hand must be kept at the county government for auditing the accounts.

Chen Heng's job was an extra request from himself. Save it for cross-reconciliation between yourself and Xiao Ping, and take it out as a backup. Seeing that Zhou Captou was about to follow the clerk to withdraw the money, Chen Heng hurriedly chased Zhou Captou's back and said, "Remember to ask them to write the bills. The county government will reconcile the accounts at the end of the year."

"Oh." Zhou Captou was a rough man. Hearing the adult's words, he just nodded his head crudely. Anyway, he is just a messenger, so if anything happens, it is better to leave it to the capable Captain Liu.

After Xiao Ping and the Zhou headman and the civil servants left, they hurriedly said to Chen Heng, "Sir, in another hour, Mr. Zhang Shangde will come to visit you."

This is the top priority in the county! Chen Heng nodded. Zhang Shangde, who was here to deliver the money, had entered the city last night and had already ordered someone to deliver a door sticker to make an appointment for today's meeting.

"Where's the deed I asked you to write?"

Seeing Shang Feng asking, Xiao Ping quickly took out the document from his sleeve. "I've always kept it with me, sir. Please take a look at it first."

Chen Heng took the document and checked it carefully. I saw what Xiao Ping had written, and it was exactly what I wanted. I couldn't help but shout "Hello" and said happily: "Master Xiao should be remembered for this matter."

Although these words are said abruptly, they are meaningful. Previously, Xiao Ping assisted Chen Heng in the internal and external affairs of the county government. Even though the latter was testing the former's ability, he was also prepared to see the other's mood.

A capable person must also have the temperament to endure. If you accomplish something good and just claim credit and hard work, it will definitely not be worthy of great use. During this period, Xiao Ping worked hard without complaining and was very calm. Not only did things go well, but I never got carried away.

Chen Heng admires Xiao Ping's ability to have such determination. Observing now, he is finally ready to make great use of this person, and also has the intention of taking him under his command.

When Xiao Ping heard this, he also understood Shangfeng's subtext. When a superior praises you for your achievements, it means that you will be reused. During this time, he also saw that Mr. Chen was a good official who was dedicated to serving the people, and his future was even brighter. If I can get on this ship, I will definitely get on it. In addition, Chen Heng's style of dealing with people is really to his liking.

Xiao Ping immediately replied: "It's all my duty. If I can do good things for the people in the county, I can be considered worthy of my official robe."

Hearing this, Chen Heng smiled and nodded. How can there be so many situations in life where people just give up and bow? Truly talented people have a balance in their hearts. What Xiao Ping said was nothing more than saying that what the county magistrate is doing now is good for the people in the county, so he is willing to follow Xiao Ping's lead.

Chen Heng didn't care about the little tricks in his words. It would be good if everyone could work hard towards the same goal. After thinking for a while, he said: "Master Xiao, go make arrangements for the reception."

"Yes." Xu Shi changed his name. When Xiao Ping replied to Chen Heng, he even omitted the title "sir" to show his closeness.

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"Sir, is this deed authentic?"

Zhang Shangde held the deed that he had just received. If it were not written in black and white, he would really be in disbelief.

Seeing his reaction, Chen Heng also asked in confusion: "But the price is wrong?"

It shouldn't be, Chen Heng felt underestimated in his heart. On the market in Dayong, a qualified navy ship costs one hundred thousand taels. Cargo ships that can go far across the ocean are sold for about 80,000 taels. This price is already a normal price that takes into account various expenses and can still make some profits.

The amount of money donated by each family this time is different. At the same time, in order to enrich the types of ships in the shipyard, Chen Heng proposed a medium-sized sea ship of 50,000 taels and a large sea ship of 70,000 taels.

At such a price, the profit margin of the shipyard is of course not much, and it is basically losing money to gain publicity. But with these orders, the craftsmen of the shipyard don’t have to worry about having nothing to do in two years. This is what Chen Heng values.

"No, no, no." Zhang Shangde looked at Chen Heng strangely. When donating money before, this gentleman had privately stated that he would return it to each family in the form of sea ships. He originally thought that with 400,000 taels, it would be the limit to get four or five ships. The county magistrate should be greedy for the remaining money.

If it really follows this price, Zhang Shangde can choose eight cargo ships. Counting the sea ships originally purchased, the Shanxi merchants alone can pull out a fleet of 20 ocean-going ships at any time. It's really exciting to think about how much wealth and profit these many ships can bring back from a trip to Southeast Asia.

"I wonder when we can get these ships." Zhang Shangde really couldn't figure out Chen Heng's plan. It's not like he had never dealt with court officials before, and he was afraid that there was something fishy going on. It would take seven or eight years to get the ships, and by then Mr. Chen would have been transferred. The successor wouldn't care about the promise of his predecessor, and would just turn his face and not recognize him.

"Two years." Chen Heng stretched out his hand and gestured, and took the initiative to promise, "Two years at most. If it doesn't work out, you can go to His Majesty and file a complaint."

When the port of Chuansha Hall was completed, Songjiang Prefecture would be a hen that laid golden eggs, and it was the kind that was running loose. Chen Heng wished that there were as many ships as possible traveling north and south, so why would he argue over such things?

"But we have a promise." Chen Heng continued, "This batch of ship prices is to thank you for your donation. When the ships are delivered, the subsequent ship prices will also return to the original price."

"That's right." Zhang Shangde nodded. If the price had been the same, they, the Jin merchants, would not dare to buy subsequent sea ships.

Afterwards, the two agreed on the number of ships. Zhang Shangde intended to select seven sea ships, and his meaning was self-evident. You, Mr. Chen, can take the 50,000 taels that are left. Otherwise, everyone will feel uneasy, fearing that you will use tricks and traps behind the scenes. Don't worry, we are all mature Dayong wealthy businessmen, and no one will know about this.

How could Chen Heng accept such a bribe? The accounts here must be clearly listed for Li Zhi to review. It is not worth it for me to sacrifice my official career for this matter.

After a tug of war between the two, Zhang Shangde saw that Chen Heng was sincere, so he gave up. Afterwards, Zhang Shangde had to praise "Mr. High righteousness." Chen Heng smiled and accepted it all.

In fact, he knew that he was the one who got the advantage. With this batch of money in hand, the shipyard could start work, the port had civilian labor, and each family did not charge their own interest. Although there are many ships to be built, it will take two years, and they will not hand over all the ships at once. The taxes that come with it are enough to cover the expenses within two years. As long as you can get through this period, the money in the future will be very clean.

The two parties drank a cup of tea with a smile, and they all felt that each other was a rare good person. Zhang Shangde took the opportunity to introduce the children of his family who accompanied him this time.

"This child is my useless grandson." Zhang Shangde pulled out the young man with a dignified look, "He will be the head of the Shanxi bank in the future and stay in the city to do things. He is young and not steady enough to do things. If there is any offense in the past, please bear with it for the sake of me."

Have you started to train the next generation? Chen Heng praised the foresight of the Shanxi merchants in his heart, and took the initiative to say to the young man: "Brother Zhang is a calm person at first glance. The old gentleman must have spent a lot of time to teach him personally."

"You are too kind, sir." The young man hurriedly stood up to return the greeting and said some humble words. But when he talked with Chen Heng about the order of seniority, he found that he was two years older than Chen.

Seeing the embarrassment of the two young people, Zhang Shangde couldn't help laughing and said: "It is said that the wise are the teachers. Chen is young and can work for the court. Qingfeng, you should ask the sir for advice in the future."

"You are polite, sir." Chen Heng gestured to Zhang Qingfeng to sit down first, and couldn't help asking about the Shanxi money house.

This matter still involves the 400,000 taels donated by the Shanxi merchants. Shanxi merchants are all over the world, and there is often a saying: Wherever Shanxi merchants go, Shanxi money houses will open there.

However, there are also levels within the money houses. For example, the money houses in the capital and Jinling are much larger in scale and deposits. The next are the money houses in Shandong, Gusu, Yuhang and other places.

Songjiang City already has a Shanxi money house, but unfortunately the previous owner was just an ordinary shopkeeper. The money and amount that can be mobilized are limited. This time a relative has come, and the scale will definitely be increased in the future.

And the 400,000 taels will also be slowly transported from the money houses in Jinling to Songjiang City. In ancient times, the only force capable of transporting money on a large scale was the court itself.

After mutually agreeing on the follow-up arrangements for the transaction of money, Zhang Shangde left 30,000 taels of silver and 50,000 taels of silver notes before leaving with his grandson.

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The affairs of the county government were just settled, and Ruanjia Lane on the other side was also coming to an end. The county magistrate intended to redeem the boys and girls, and the heads of each family pushed the money for a while, but finally agreed. After all, five taels were bought and twenty taels were sold. With this money in hand, everyone can have a good New Year.

Staring at the process of distributing money in person, Liu Xianglian's heart was bleeding. So much vain money, just thrown away in vain. If the adults hadn't made it clear that this step was indispensable, he wouldn't be willing to do it.

Seeing that the heads of the families were all smiling, Liu Xianglian said bitterly: "Everyone counts, and everyone counts carefully. The money is not short. Don't complain again when you go out, and don't worry about me not admitting the account."

"Nothing less, nothing less."

"Team Leader Liu, the county magistrate is really a great master." Everyone shook their heads and praised Chen Heng's benevolence and righteousness. With such a kind-hearted man at our head, everyone wished that this kind of thing would happen more often.

Just laugh, preferably louder. After toasting, it’s time to give these people some fine wine. Liu Xianglian sneered, put her hands on her hips and said, "The county magistrate has an order..."

When everyone heard this, they all stopped smiling and stood up straight. Listening to Bantou Liu continue to shout, "From now on, children under fourteen will appear in various brothels in Ruanjia Lane. They will be punished for kidnapping and trafficking, and will be sentenced to eight hundred miles of exile."

What? ! Everyone was shocked, and immediately shouted: "Team leader, Team leader Liu, no!"

This is a strict order, where will they go to Ruanjiaxiang to find their children from now on. A beauty will grow old easily, the top card will be ransomed by a wealthy businessman, and the sister will marry someone else. Without the subsequent relay of children, how would they manage their business in the future?

"This is your own business." Liu Xianglian shook her head roughly, ignoring the other party's complaints and continued directly, "My Lord also said that if you encounter parents who come to sell their children, you will lead them to the county. In the almshouse, you can get five taels of silver."

"Think it over yourself. This order will be written on a stone tablet and erected at the four street corners in the future." Liu Xianglian waved her hands without doubt. He knew that he could not be polite to these people easily. If he relaxed his tone a little, some people would dare to Taking risks, "Whether you want to put your head on the ground or do business safely depends on your own wishes. Of course, if you want to change places, you can."

What is this? The leaders suddenly felt that the money in their hands no longer tasted good. But they were really asked to resist verbally, and because of the eagerly watching officers and soldiers around them, they were somewhat reluctant to do so.

The matter of biological parents selling their children has always been a gray area in Dayong. It is a tacit understanding that the people will not complain and the officials will not correct. There are always families in the world who cannot survive, and there are always small households with many children. Otherwise, how would the big families buy so many servants and maids?

Even if Chen Heng wanted to ban the brothels in Ruanjia Lane, he knew that it would be impossible to do it now. Instead of competing with the merchants in Ruanjia Lane, it is better to grasp the red line of age.

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By the time children reach the age of fifteen, they will have the ability to distinguish between good and bad. I really have no way to survive and want to enter the land of fireworks. Chen Heng will not persuade or interfere. You won't become fat by eating one bite. You can just take your time with some things.

Everyone begged for mercy in every possible way, but when Liu Xianglian still refused to let go, they gave up angrily. Five taels of silver can buy a child, but not a fifteen-year-old boy or girl. No matter how many families raise such a child, even five taels of silver is not enough.

Hey, who is this Lord Qingtian? He is clearly the Lord of Hell who is here to claim his life.

Seeing that everyone was about to leave in frustration, Liu Xianglian suddenly stopped them, "Stay here, everyone should write down their bills before leaving."

Everyone was stunned and couldn't figure out the reason for this. Liu Xianglian briefly explained the matter of "go pay someone to pay someone", and then everyone woke up. The leaders thought about it and decided not to write it, fearing that they would not be able to get out of the door, so they asked Liu Xianglian for advice on the format.

After dealing with the leaders, Liu Xianglian saw that one of them was reluctant to write, so she frowned and asked: "You are reluctant to write, but you have complaints against the adults in your heart?"

This sounds really scary. From now on, everyone will have to make ends meet in Huating County. The man shook his head hurriedly and said with a sad face: "Sir, I...I can't read!"

Liu Xianglian was also speechless. She held her head against her head and cursed angrily: "I'm illiterate. Why do you open a brothel?"

Listening to this, the man felt even more ridiculous. If I were literate, I wouldn't be able to open a brothel.

Liu Xianglian didn't bother to make things difficult for him, so she found a few outsiders to write for the principals who had suffered the same situation, clearly wrote down the cause and effect, and asked them to press their fingerprints before letting them go.

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On the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month, a few days before the New Year, Chen Heng finally finished handling all the chamber of commerce matters before the new year. This time, in addition to the Shanxi Shanxi Shanxi merchant's bank being upgraded, the Hui merchant's bank also sent a big manager to deal with the affairs of Songjiang Mansion in the future.

In a few days, it will be time for the men from Chuansha Hall to return to Fucheng. Chen Heng asked the county government officials to tell the shop owners in the city to prepare more New Year's goods when they were parading in the streets to prepare for this group of people who had extra money.

The largest number of cargo orders sent from Songjiang Fucheng flew to Yangzhou. With the successful establishment of Qiupu Second Street, male and female workers gathered in Yangzhou were producing goods at an exaggerated speed and selling them all over the world.

Along the water and land routes from Yangzhou to Songjiang, there are many traveling traders and hawkers. Everyone wants to join in the excitement of Songjiang Mansion, and some people know that the county magistrate here is their own child, so they come to help the Yangzhou champion.

Yangzhou City is now transforming into a manufacturing city step by step. The transition of authority between prefectures and cities. Chen Heng didn't know how the Yangzhou magistrate felt. He must be happy in his heart. When the port construction is completed, Songjiang Mansion will become the distribution center of Jiangnan, and prosperity is just around the corner.

If development goes smoothly, it will take a few years. Yangzhou and Songjiang will climb up a step hand in hand. This joy made Chen Heng smile with everyone he saw today.

Daiyu felt angry in her heart when she saw her husband snickering casually. Catch Chen Heng directly and discuss the new year's goods with him.

"I still missed some people by mistake." Daiyu was a little troubled and had a headache. This was her first time running a household. As the matron of the house, she would inevitably have some insecurities when it came to moving among relatives.

When Chen Heng heard this, he smiled carefully and said, "Who else is not prepared?"

"The New Year's gifts from the capital and Yangzhou are all ready to be sent out. If there is no delay on the way, the elders will receive them before the new year." Daiyu counted down each house with her fingers, "My two teachers, I It’s all well arranged. I just forgot about my father-in-law’s birthday... and let me finish the work.”

After saying this, Daiyu looked at Chen Heng timidly. Rather than forgetting, it is better to say that she has no idea about the relationship between Chen Heng and the same year. Which people need to move around inside, and which families need to prepare generous gifts. Chen Heng was busy with foreign affairs before, so Daiyu had no time to inquire.

"Blame me, blame me." Chen Heng knew that the problem was with him, so he smiled and asked, "How did Madam remember this?"

"Mr. Wen asked someone to send a congratulatory gift." Daiyu looked at Chen Heng and pointed out, "He sent thirty seal skins this time, sir. Do you know the reason? No one in our family uses it for cooking." Boots."

Hearing Mrs. Chen's words, Chen Heng had a strange look on his face. Wen Yu, why did you give me this thing? He thought for a moment, then laughed and slapped his thigh, saying: "Hahaha, I understand, he wants to ask for my copybook."

You finally came to your senses. Lin Daiyu glanced at him in annoyance. Then he said: "There is one thing, I have to trouble my husband."

The two couples were sitting on two sides of the soft couch. Chen Heng was half leaning on the soft cushion, watching Daiyu pick up the money slips and calculate the family expenses for this year. On the long plan, the tea that Zijuan had just added was still steaming.

How can fame, fortune, and wealth compare to the warmth of a family in front of you? Chen Heng smiled and said cheerfully: "Madam, all you have to do is give her orders. My husband is willing to do my best for Madam."

Daiyu glared at him and took out a hundred taels of silver from her arms. She said to the flattered man, "This is not for you." Chen Heng nodded in disappointment, and Mrs. Chen couldn't help but chuckle, "This is for Sister Yinglian, do you still remember Mr. Jia's wife?"

"Who?!" Chen Heng was stunned as he took the banknote. There are too many people named Jia in the Red Mansion. He suddenly couldn't think of who Daiyu was talking about.

"It's the one from Chuansha Hall." Daiyu gritted her silver teeth, thinking about how to attack her enemy tonight.

"Oh oh oh." Chen Heng suddenly realized that it was Jia Yucun. He couldn't help but wonder, "Why are you talking about him?"

"Have you forgotten? Last time you came back from Chuansha Hall, Mr. Jia's wife prepared a gift for you to bring back." Lin Daiyu reminded her.

She wore a bright red round hat, with a fluffy brim that pressed against the girl's petite face. Coupled with the girl's snow-white complexion and slightly annoyed expression, it is really endearing. Chen Heng was stunned for a moment. After a moment, he smiled and said: "You really have to return the gift. You can just give the money to Yinglian directly. Why let me have a hand in it?"

"When it comes to family matters, you don't want to use your brain." Daiyu couldn't help but support her chin with her hands, but she also knew that Chen Heng was busy with business. Since the person next to her could not spare the energy, she could only say clearly, "As a family, we must be close and respectful..."

Hearing that his wife was going to make a long speech, Chen Heng quickly lifted off the blanket, stood up, saluted, and interrupted: "What you're teaching me is to save my husband."

Seeing Chen Heng's good behavior, Daiyu simply spared him for a while and continued talking about her family's arrangements, "When the streets outside the city are repaired, I plan to buy a few shops. I will leave half for Sister Yinglian so that she can be around in the future. ”

Chen Heng sat back down, couldn't help but fold his hands behind his head, and listened to his wife's daily routine. Suddenly, he burst out laughing himself.

"Why are you laughing?" Daiyu complained. She didn't say anything wrong just now.

"The joy here is insignificant." Chen Heng shook his head and said with a proud smile: "No wonder people often say that you only know how good it is to have a daughter-in-law after you start a family and start a career. Hahaha, the old saying is somewhat true."

"Yu'er!"

"Ah?" Daiyu felt flustered for no reason when she saw her sweetheart suddenly looking cross-eyed and looking at her intently.

"We will be fine and grow old together."

Hearing Chen Heng's warm words, Daiyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a blush on her face: "I know, our family will be fine."

Chen Heng nodded and suddenly asked again, "Yu'er, what were you thinking when I called you just now?"

"What are you thinking about? I didn't think about anything. My husband, please don't frame a good person."

"Then why are you blushing?"

"You take care of me." Daiyu lost her temper and the rest of her face turned red. Chen Heng laughed even more.

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The twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month is the holiday for the Chuansha Hall corvee, and it is also the last busy time for the Chuansha Hall official office. Today, the civilian husband is about to leave for the capital city, and Jia Yucun and a group of people come to see him off.

What he said during this period was nothing more than urging everyone to go back and have a good New Year. Come back early next year and don't miss the deadline. Everyone has been busy for more than a month, and Jia Yucun gave the money readily, so there was no reason to refuse.

After finally sending these people away safely, Jia Yucun was both happy and worried inside. When he first took office as the general judge of Chuansha Hall, he must have been a little unhappy in his heart. But after more than a month, we can see that there is a lot of construction work under the rule of Chuansha Ting. Jia Yucun's unhappiness has long since dissipated.

Anyone can see the future of Chuansha Hall. By using money and force like this, Jia Yucun not only understood Chen Heng's determination, but also guessed His Majesty's tacit approval and approval of this matter.

There is nothing more inspiring than this. A man should never be without power for a day. If you want to exercise your ambition, you have to be close to the people who decide the distribution of power.

I have already jumped on Chen Heng's carriage, and I have seen the other person's ability to raise money to do things. Jia Yucun was also convinced and no longer had any objections to Chen Heng climbing on top of him.

With this praise in his heart, when he returned home, he couldn't wait to grab Jiao Xing and asked: "The Chinese New Year is coming soon. Look, what gifts should we give this time to Mr. Chen and his two ladies?" ?”

Jiao Xing comes from a small family and doesn't understand the principle of just ordering and finishing. Seeing her husband's excitement, she thought for a moment and said, "Master Chen's family is clean and tidy, so I'm afraid it wouldn't be good to give him something expensive. I want you to tell me..." She thought about the doorway that led Zhen Shiyin to him, " How about giving the deputy master a copybook?"

Jia Yucun hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, no, Mr. Chen is good at calligraphy. His calligraphy skills are already in the hall. If I send calligraphy again, wouldn't it be an act of shame? It would be really embarrassing."

"It is precisely because Mr. Chen is good at words that he can send some words to build friendship." Jiao Xing replied simply, "If the master really wants to deal with Mr. Chen, why worry about showing off one's embarrassment."

Jia Yucun was stunned when he heard this. He now understood Jiao Xing's words. This was to ask him to act like a subordinate in the officialdom, thereby eliciting Chen Heng's enthusiasm for conversation and laying the foundation for future exchanges between the two families.

But do we really want to treat our former students with such low courtesy? Jia Yucun was stunned for a moment, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart.

After all, she is the person beside her, and Jiao Xing is also aware of Jia Yucun's character shortcomings. This man is good-looking, talented and ambitious. Not to mention the literati's awareness of current affairs and weakness. He has a bit of pride but not much backbone.

She thought for a while and then advised: "Master, who do you think will have a higher official position in the future, you or Mr. Chen?"

Needless to say, it doesn't matter who appreciates Chen Heng. The position of Songjiang prefect is still vacant. No one can guess whether His Majesty left it to Chen Heng intentionally.

Jia Yucun thought about it and immediately changed his mind. It is a bit embarrassing to ask former students for advice. But asking the future chief assistant for advice, doesn't that show that he has unique vision?

He was overjoyed, took Jiao Xing's hand, and said happily: "Madam, you are truly a hero among women."

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The 30th day of the twelfth lunar month is the last day of the fourth year of Jianping. The city has been decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and everything is filled with excitement. There are many dragon and lion dance parades on the streets in the south of the city, and pilgrims come to temples everywhere. The excitement in the streets and alleys has not stopped since morning.

Today, he was going to the Chenghuang Temple to offer sacrifices. Chen Heng put on a brand new official robe early in the morning and wandered around the county government office. The New Year's gifts prepared by Daiyu were distributed to subordinates yesterday. There are not many rituals, but one intention is important.

The county officials all raised their hands to congratulate their master when they saw him. Huating County has indeed undergone great changes in the past few months. As a native of Songjiang, everyone knows who brought these changes.

"Go home early for dinner today, and take your family to the Chenghuang Temple in the evening to have fun together." Chen Heng gave instructions to his subordinates one by one.

"Sir, do you want some gift money then?" someone asked.

"It's natural to hope for good luck in the coming year." Chen Heng laughed loudly and directly revealed the answer to the mystery. "Those who are staying on business today, remember to go to the back to have dinner together in the evening."

Of course, everyone would not refuse the magistrate's kindness, so they agreed with a smile. At the door of the household, Liu Xianglian hurried in and said to Chen Heng and Xinda: "Why are you two still here? Let's go quickly. The streets are crazy today, and there are people everywhere. Wuyangwu It’s awesome, hahaha, it makes me happy just to look at it.”

"I'm going out, and the people won't be able to make trouble." Chen Heng smiled bitterly, saying that having fun with the people is bullshit. When it comes to such a big festival, the best thing for parents to do is to hide in the corner and not disturb the people's happiness.

Amidst Xinda's snickering, Liu Xianglian raised her eyebrows and smiled and said: "That's right. Then I won't care about you two. There are too many people on the street, so I will find some helpers to maintain the scene..."

This person comes and goes like the wind. Chen Heng didn't even have time to inquire about the commotion on the street. Liu Xianglian had already rushed into the snow and wind with a knife in hand.

Eight thousand words, just make up for what I said yesterday. I have a lot of work at the end of the year. I didn't come back until ten o'clock yesterday and I didn't even have time to eat dinner. I'm causing trouble to everyone...