The next morning, Taohua got up from bed early, humming a tune while washing, then walked briskly to the kitchen, boiling water for cooking skillfully. Compared with the small courtyard of the Duke's Mansion before, here

The kitchen was bigger and neater, with abundant ingredients and seasonings. The row of bacon hanging on the beam made the little maid feel satisfied from the bottom of her heart.

After Pei Yue got up and washed up, a sumptuous breakfast was already placed on the table.

Mr. Xi didn't care much about his appetite. He could eat delicacies from both mountains and seas, and he didn't mind simple meals. However, after taking a bite, he looked nervously at his peach blossoms. The middle-aged man smiled gently, nodded and praised: "The craftsmanship

good."

Peach Blossom was very happy immediately, smiling like a flower.

Pei Yue looked at the four meat and vegetable dishes and one soup on the table, as well as the bowl full of delicate steamed buns, and said with a smile: "Are you feeding pigs so early in the morning?"

Taohua said with a smile: "The young master said that to maintain a good body in Zhuangzi, you must eat well every meal. If I don't keep you fat, it will be my fault!"

The little maid looked at him expectantly. Naturally, Pei Yue would not talk loudly about gradual progress and reasonable diet. He grabbed a small steamed bun and took a bite, showing that he had a good appetite.

Taohua became even happier and sat next to her and started eating.

There were never many rules between the two of them, and no one cared about them here.

After using it for a while, Mr. Xi put down his chopsticks and watched with a smile as the pair of little people competed to eat.

After finishing the meal, Pei Yue drank a cup of hot tea, and Cheng Guang came in with a face ashen as death.

"Please greet me, young master."

When we met again at this moment, the third-class steward finally lost the greasy tone in his voice, sounding a bit like a dying person.

Pei Yue did not invite him to sit down today, nor did he let him drink tea. He only responded lightly.

Cheng Guang took out a stack of banknotes and a booklet from his sleeve. He lowered his head and said, "Master, here are three thousand seven hundred taels. This booklet contains the origin of the money."

Pei Yue took the banknote and booklet, took out another seven hundred taels, handed it to Cheng Guang, and said: "Since you recognized three thousand taels yesterday, I will only accept three thousand taels. After returning to the capital, you can go

Go to Miss Wen Yu next to the old lady and tell her what I said. She doesn't dare to work for you, so she will send you back and trouble her to find you another job in the capital in the future."

Cheng Guang suddenly raised his head, with a look of disbelief on his face, but there was endless joy in his eyes.

Seeing that tears were about to come out of his eyes, Pei Yue waved his hand in disgust and said, "Take your family back to the capital."

Cheng Guang quickly knelt down and kowtowed, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Master, for your kindness. In the future, if Master has errands to do, I will definitely die without mercy."

Naturally, Pei Yue would not take this kind of person's promises to heart, but when Cheng Guang left radiantly, he saw his peach-shaped face standing in front of him tensely, as if asking him to give an explanation.

Pei Yue smiled and said, "What's going on?"

Taohua sighed heavily and said earnestly: "Master, you can't waste your family like this, that's only seven hundred taels!"

Pei Yue stretched out his hand to rub her hair, put the three thousand taels of silver notes into her hand, and said with a smile: "Money fan! Isn't this enough enough?"

Taohua hesitated to speak, but her gradually uncontrollable smile betrayed her true thoughts.

Mr. Xi next to him smiled and said: "Girl, with your young master's scheming tactics, are you still worried about running out of money in the future?"

Taohua looked at him half-understanding.

Mr. Xi did not explain, only looked at Pei Yue and asked, "I don't understand why you dared to attack this village leader yesterday?"

There was no look of complacency on Pei Yue's face, and he muttered: "Sir, you should know that none of these managers are greedy, not to mention that in this place where the emperor is far away, how can we not make some money with him as our respecter?

The old lady should also know these things, but she has always valued harmony in the family, unlike a poor boy like me who is mean and vicious. Just by looking at his words and deeds, Manager Cheng is the kind of slippery person with evil intentions.

Man, of course I will not leave him here. As for why I dare to attack, the reason is simple. Yesterday I asked him to lead the horse. If he was that kind of ruthless person, he would definitely not do it. At most, he would let the banker

Instead, since he doesn’t dare to reject me, why should I waste my time with him?”

Mr. Xi held up his palms and smiled and said: "I don't want to see a great grandson who has established the country in my lifetime. I know the good and honest people under the public spring. Maybe I can comfort him a little."

Pei Yue asked with some uncertainty: "Sir, does Liangjie Gong refer to my grandfather?"

Mr. Xi sighed softly, nodded and said: "Liangjie is your grandfather's cousin. I will only obey one person in my life, and that is Liangjie Gong. It is said that your ancestors contributed to the stability of the country and were the most outstanding figures in the Liang Army.

, This is true, but if you really talk about the ups and downs in your life but your unswerving determination, and even supporting the country and saving the people in extremely difficult and dangerous situations, your grandfather is also the first person to do his duty. "

This was the first time that Pei Yue heard an old friend comment on Pei Zhen, and the praise was so sincere, which made him a little curious.

Among the memories he has, the most vivid fragment about Pei Zhen is when he commanded the army to make fools of the Wu army to the west, and then unexpectedly captured Wu's Tiger City. This battle is naturally extremely inspiring, and it also has a profound impact on the offensive and defensive relationship between the two countries.

The situation has had a great impact, but compared with the praise from Mr. Xi, this kind of achievement seems to be a little less meaningful.

However, Mr. Xi did not continue. The middle-aged man was still sighing with emotion. The young man in front of him was indeed very capable!

Yesterday, Pei Yue decisively knocked Cheng Guang to the ground. Although he was a little surprised, he was still not shocked. It was just a small trick to manipulate people's hearts, not a shocking and brilliant move.

It was only Pei Yue's action of returning the seven hundred taels of silver notes and those words that made him start to take this young man seriously.

Returning the banknote was not a big loss for Pei Yue, but it gave Cheng Guang the joy of regaining what was lost. Naturally, he would not jump over the wall in a hurry, or plot revenge with resentment. He asked Wen Yu to deliver the message to him, and even allowed him to stay in the capital.

Finding something to do in life gave this person and his family a decent way to live. A two-pronged approach, not to mention that Cheng Guang would be grateful to Pei Yue from now on, would at least make him silent about what happened, let alone say a word.

Bad words about Pei Yue.

The evidence of corruption is still here, and with money and a way to survive, how can Cheng Guang still go against Pei Yue?

And what did Pei Yue lose?

In addition to the 700 taels that did not belong to him, Pei Rong's people were driven out. From now on, he could truly control Zhuangzi, and also gained 3,000 taels of ill-gotten wealth, and he had no worries. When things were done to this extent,

What else can be said other than perfect?

Looking at the big from the small, we can get a glimpse of this young man's future, which is definitely not something that this small village can trap.

Thinking of this, Mr. Xi gradually began to look forward to the three years he would stay here.

Taohua clutched the three thousand taels of silver notes tightly and said to Pei Yue: "Master, the time is coming, do you want to go to the front?"

She still remembered what Pei Yue said to those people in the atrium yesterday.

Pei Yue nodded and said: "Put these banknotes back, then take a banknote of one hundred taels and two pieces of silver worth about one tael, and follow me to the front."

Taohua trotted towards the backyard.

Pei Yue shouted from behind: "Slow down, be careful of falling!"

Not long after, Taohua ran back with a blush on her face, followed Pei Yue with her chest raised and her belly drawn back, like a dedicated little follower.

Pei Yue looked at Mr. Xi and smiled and said, "Sir, let's go and have a look together?"

Mr. Xi nodded and stood up. He also wanted to see what other amazing tricks this young man had.

In the open space in front of the house, there was a crowd of people standing there. Although Pei Yue told Wang Yong yesterday that only one person from each household could come, it is obvious that today many farmers brought their families and gathered together.

here.

Among the crowd, only murmurings could be heard at this moment.

"Did you just see it? Cheng Zhuangtou left with his family."

"I heard from my family that the young master beat Cheng Zhuang's head very hard yesterday!"

"No way, the young master looks like he doesn't have much strength."

"You know nothing! How can the descendants of the Duke know how to do it?"

"Hey, is this young man so hot-tempered? What should we do in the future?"

"Old Cangtou, do you still want to speak for that man named Cheng? He has done less harm to us in recent years?"

"Fart! I'm just afraid that this young master has a weird temper, is difficult to take care of, and is meaner than Cheng Guang. What will we do then?"

"Come out, come out, don't say a few words!"

…

Pei Yue took the lead, followed by Mr. Xi and Taohua. He looked at the banker's servants, who had two to three hundred people in front of him. He watched quietly. These people were dressed in simple clothes, with wrinkled skin, and fear and worry in their eyes.

Doubts and a little bit of expectation.

He looked around, then stood on the drum-holding stone base next to the gate, and said loudly to everyone: "Everyone, I called you here today because this village was promised to me by my ancestors.

, the land deeds of Zhuangzi and the surrounding fields are all in my hands. In other words, from now on, this is my home, and you are all my family."
Chapter completed!