Chapter 324 Mr. Account Book, Current Situation of Taiping County

Zhang Shuyuan was still chewing chicken in his mouth, and his cheeks were bulging. He said vaguely: "Ahem, it's a long story."

Shen Qing's tone was calm and he said kindly: "There's no rush, you can speak slowly."

"Hmm..." Zhang Shuyuan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

He swallowed the food in his mouth, his expression suddenly changed, and he slapped his chest fiercely.

In a hurry, he picked up the tea cup on the table and drank a large gulp of water. It seemed that he felt more comfortable, without any dignity as a scholar.

Zhang Shuyuan kept touching his chest to straighten his breathing, and couldn't help but burp.

He smiled coquettishly.

After a while, after calming down, Zhang Shuyuan's expression became solemn. He recalled while saying: "Taiping County... In the two years since you left, life has become more and more difficult for everyone. I don't know last month. Why, so many demons suddenly came that the trade routes outside the city were blocked. Generally speaking, the situation is not good."

Shen Qing frowned when he heard this, put down the tea cup in his hand gently, and made a small sound: "Monster? I remember that Taiping County was taken away by Huang Tianjiao. In the hands of Huang Tianjiao and the others, the officers and soldiers were unable to attack for a while. Facing the monster , don’t they care?”

Zhang Shuyuan sighed: "Hey... don't talk about this. Huang Tianjiao left before the demons came, and they took many people with them when they left. To put it bluntly, Taiping County now is a land of neglect."

Uncle Shen Er, aunt, Xiao Shan and others all felt lucky when they heard what Zhang Shuyuan said.

Fortunately, they didn't stay there, otherwise they might end up like Zhang Shuyuan now.

The old wrinkles on Uncle Shen Er's face wrinkled together. He couldn't help but take out a pipe and skillfully filled the pipe with shredded tobacco.

The servants behind him were very discerning and handed over the fire.

With a soft "pop" sound, sparks lit the tobacco, and curls of green smoke slowly rose, lingering around Shen Er's face.

Uncle Shen Er took a deep breath, slowly exhaled the smoke after swirling in his chest, and said, "So where are the big guys in the village?"

Zhang Shuyuan glanced at Shen Er, and he actually showed a trace of nobility, which was completely different from the Shen Er in his impression.

He remembered that when he was in Hongshan Village, Shen Er dragged his whole family and wanted to break a copper coin in half. He didn't even know what a cigarette was.

Now he actually learned to smoke, which made him feel a little incredible.

Thinking of this, Zhang Shuyuan glanced at Shen Qing inadvertently, feeling secretly envious in his heart.

There is a figure in their old Shen family.

Old Shen Er also had some luck and had a good nephew.

After some calculation, Shen Qing asked him to learn how to read and write when he was in Hongshan Village.

Later, when he entered the county town, he also worked as an accountant, and their relationship was quite close.

It's a pity that he was short-sighted at the time and didn't anticipate what would happen next, so he missed it all.

regret.

He really regrets it.

It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world.

It's no use even regretting it.

Zhang Shuyuan murmured in his heart: 'If you understand the past, you will not rebuke it, and you will catch up with those who are coming. I may not have a chance now. ’

He quickly adjusted his emotions and thoughts, recalled as much as possible, and told everything he knew: "Most of the Chen family and Tian family followed Huang Tianjiao, and some of the remaining ones were eaten by demons, and some of the old, weak, sick and disabled Lingering in the city."

"What about the government? After all, Taiping County is still under the rule of the imperial court, so it can't be left unattended, right?" Uncle Shen Er asked.

"Someone of ours contacted the imperial court, but the imperial court said that they were in the process of annihilating the Huangtian Sect rebels in Jinzhou and Danzhou and had no time to think about anything else. They would not consider the small area of ​​Taiping County until the rebels in Jinzhou and Danzhou were strangled. "

As soon as this was said, everyone present fell silent.

What Zhang Shuyuan said seemed like the style of the Zhou family's court.

Uncle Shen Er couldn't help but sigh: "Alas...the world is really getting more and more chaotic."

After a while, Shen Qing asked: "Sir, what do you have in mind next? Although Yongzhou is slightly larger than Taiping County, the public security is not necessarily much better. Monsters invade from time to time, and many people are in danger. If there is no reliable person, It’s not a good place to go.”

Zhang Shuyuan sighed, wiped the grease on the corner of his mouth with his sleeve, and said, "I originally planned to find a job in Yongzhou City and settle down before talking about anything else."

"Sir, don't you plan to find someone from the county government to report the situation in Taiping County to save the folks in the county?"

Facing Shen Qing's questioning, Zhang Shuyuan did not feel ashamed. He said confidently: "A gentleman will not save you, but a saint will do his duty. Now that I have fallen into such a fate, I am in danger, so how can I still have the ability to take care of others."

After hearing this, a strange look flashed in Shen Qing's eyes: "Shen has settled down in Yongzhou. If you don't give up, you can be an account bookkeeper in the house. As for silver taels, it's about one tael a month. Although it's not much, it's How do you feel about being able to live as a husband?”

Zhang Shuyuan is responsible for the daily income of the Hongshan Gang he founded outside Taiping County.

In his impression, Zhang Shuyuan was pretty good at accounting.

"No, no, no." Zhang Shuyuan waved his hands and said, "Look, I'm just a down-and-out scholar. It's shameless for me to come to seek refuge with you. How can I ask for your silver? As long as you give me a bite of food, let me I’m so grateful to have a place to stay.”

"In that case, in addition to doing some accounts in the mansion, you can also help me manage the property in the city and be an accountant. My mansion is currently lacking a reliable person, and I always feel a little uneasy to let others do it. Sir, please don't refuse."

"This..." Zhang Shuyuan heard a flash of surprise in his eyes, and hurriedly stood up and bowed again.

He knew that such an opportunity was hard to come by, and he bowed deeply and said: "Thank you for your kindness, boss! Zhang thanked you in advance, then I will register my identity in the mansion later, and I will work as a long-term worker for you, boss."

The so-called registration is to register your identity in the boss's house.

Although you are not a slave, you have the status of master and servant from now on, and you cannot regret it at will, let alone do anything bad to the master.

Otherwise, it would be reasonable for the master to beat and kill at will.

Shen Qing smiled and waved his hand: "Sir, you are too kind. We are old friends and should help each other."

"The boss is so righteous!"

He kept Zhang Shuyuan to eat for a while. After he had enough food and wine, Shen Qing arranged for the servants to take him to the mansion to register and familiarize him with things.

Zhang Shuyuan was very grateful and thanked him repeatedly before leaving.

After Zhang Shuyuan left, Uncle Shen Er tapped his pipe and said, "Qingzi, aren't you the chief of the two divisions? Can you transfer some people to Taiping County to deal with those demons? It's a pity that Taiping County has fallen into such a state now."

Shen Qing shook his head and said, "It's a thousand miles away from Yongzhou, and I don't know what the situation is. It's not appropriate to act rashly. I'll send some people to check it out and make a decision."

"Okay, I don't understand these things, Qingzi, just arrange it yourself."

"Well." Shen Qing turned his head and looked at Shen Xiaoshan and asked, "What level have you reached in cultivation now?"

Shen Xiaoshan became very confident and said seriously, "Brother Qingzi, I have started stretching now."

"Not bad, the progress is almost catching up with Xiaohu and the others. I'll have someone give you some more pills later. You practice well and get something out of it as soon as possible."

"I know, brother."

Through Zhang Shuyuan's words, Shen Qing always felt that the Great Zhou was a little shaky, which made him feel very dangerous.

After such a long period of experience, coupled with exchanges with many knowledgeable coaches, he is no longer the low-level hunter who knew nothing in the past.

There are many powerful people in the temple of the Great Zhou today.

Even when the Great Zhou court was first established, the elders who swept through many small countries and sects are still alive in the world.

One of these people can destroy a city.

If one day in the future, there is really a chaos in the world, and such a powerful person is born.

He doesn't want to be an ant that can be killed by a palm of their hands.

He must practice hard and improve his cultivation as soon as possible with the blessing of elixirs.

In the next few days, Zhang Shuyuan was full of energy and quickly got into the state.

Shen Qing also secretly sent a few people to Taiping County to find out the truth.

After a while, they came back from Taiping County and brought back a lot of news.

County government, two offices.

Shen Qing was busy handling government affairs in his own small pavilion.

There were footsteps outside the door, and several people came over and stopped at the door.

"Sir, we are back." Ji Youwu's familiar voice came from outside the door.

Shen Qing stopped what he was doing and said, "Come in and tell me."

"Yes."

The door was gently pushed open, and several figures in the uniforms of the Weiwu Division walked in silently.

Their faces were all tired from running all the way.

Shen Qing raised his head and looked at them with a sharp gaze: "How is the situation?"

Ji Youwu, the leader, stepped forward and lowered his voice: "Sir, the situation is not good. Taiping County has become a granary for demons, like a purgatory on earth. There are demons everywhere, and only one out of dozens of households survives."

Although Shen Qing was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but frown when he heard it, but he quickly returned to normal.

"What are the details?" Shen Qing continued to ask: "Are they all small demons causing trouble?"

If they were all ordinary demons, he wouldn't mind making a trip and killing them on the spot.

This is not a difficult task for him.

Ji Youwu said with a serious face: "My Lord, the situation in Taiping County is a bit complicated. I heard that there is a big demon who has occupied the city as the king, which caused Taiping County to fall completely. And I also found out that this demon has great power and has swallowed a martial artist in the Lingxu realm. His strength is terrifying."

There is a demon king?

This is a result that Shen Qing never thought of.

"What is the origin of this demon, and why did they come to Taiping County?"

Ji Youwu shook his head and said: "According to our investigation, this big demon and his subordinates have been entrenched in Taiping County and have never left. These demons seem to think that there may be an ancient tomb near Taiping County, which contains a great opportunity, and they have been waiting."

"Ancient tomb?" Shen Qing was even more surprised.

He has lived in Taiping County since he was a child and has never heard of such a thing.

Ji Youwu hurriedly asked: "My Lord, do we need to prepare to go to Taiping County to kill the demons next?"

He knew that Shen Qing was from Taiping County, and now he suddenly asked about the situation in Taiping County.

Ji Youwu guessed that there might be an old friend in the city who wanted to take action.

Shen Qing tapped the table with his fingers, making a rhythmic sound. He was silent for a moment and said, "Wait for a while."

Ji Youwu was surprised.

It was a little different from what he guessed.

Shen Qing ordered: "You have worked hard this time. You can rest for three days and have a good rest."

"Yes, sir."

Ji Youwu put away his thoughts and stopped trying to figure out Shen Qing's thoughts. He took the remaining Weiwu Division officers and left the room.

Shen Qing stood up, looked through the window lattice, and looked at the blue sky and earth in the distance. Zhang Shuyuan's words suddenly came to mind in his heart - a gentleman will not save him.

"The great demons existing in Taiping County can even devour martial artists in the Lingxu Realm. Their strength should not be underestimated. It is no wonder that the court did not detach troops to take back Taiping County. Under such circumstances, I should not be rash. Take action and put yourself in danger."

"As for the tombs from ancient times, we are unable to explore them now."

"Strength is still strength. If I were stronger, maybe I wouldn't have to be so restrained."

Shen Qing clenched his hands into fists and looked solemn.

He waved his sleeves, closed all the documents on the long desk behind him, and strode out into the practice room.

In the practice room, Shen Qing sat cross-legged on the futon, and with a thought, he evoked the ink painting panel.

Lines of ink text appear in sight.

[Skill: Heavenly Bow Technique (Perfection)]

[Progress: 921/2000 points]

[Skill: Eight Desolations of Destruction Seal (Introductory)]

[Progress: 3885/5000 points]

[Skill: Six Paths of Whale Swallowing Technique (Perfection)]

[Progress: 2247/4000 points]

[Skill: Great Virtual Technique (Dacheng)]

[Progress: 377/500 points]

…

During this period, with the blessing of the Wish Power Pearl and Ling Yun, his martial arts skills went hand in hand and improved rapidly.

And the bottleneck of the Xiantian Realm was vaguely loosened.

According to this progress, it should not be long before his realm can achieve another breakthrough and achieve improvement.

"Then it depends on whether the panel is powerful or not."

A month passed in the blink of an eye, entering the deep winter season, everything was silent.

There was a shock in the imperial court of Da Zhou.

General Xue Zhao's battle was unfavorable. One-third of his 100,000-strong army was lost, and neither Jinzhou nor Danzhou was captured.

Today, His Majesty Ji Zikong is deeply dissatisfied with this, and decided to start the Jingchao meeting in advance, and placed the location of the Jingchao meeting in Danzhou.

For a time, many aristocratic families and dignitaries began to take over, preparing for this gluttonous banquet, arranging for the participation of family members and enemies, hoping to determine who would live and die in the Jingchao meeting.

Compared to the excitement of these famous families, the ordinary people who were recruited looked like they were mourning for their heirs, with despair on their faces.

What Shen Qing didn't expect was that his name would be included in the Jingchao meeting.

Not only that, all the named officials in Yongzhou were on the recruitment list.