Chapter 104: Going and Staying
The emergence of the sledge has revolutionized the winter life of the people in Beiting. After returning to Beiting, the Beiting Protectorate distributed food while rushing to make civilian sledges. The small and medium-sized sledges for civilian use were produced in the Beiting craftsman's workshop.
After working around the clock, they are baked in batches like pots of dumplings.
Horses, donkeys, or even a few hounds could be used to pull them. In just a few days, Beiting City regained its vitality, and the continuous wind and snow would no longer hinder the travel of Beiting people.
The Snow Wolf grain transport team was not idle either. After the first wave of grain was transported into Beiting, they set off again and frequently visited the counties around Beiting City to completely eliminate the grain shortage in Beiting City.
Zhang Peng is a man of his word. He specially encircled a large area of mountain forest west of the Setting Sun River to the Snow Wolf King's group. The Snow Wolf King was very satisfied after the inspection. When he learned that Xu Xianzhi specially named this forest the Snow Wolf Forest,
It even raised its tail.
"Brother Wolf, you have worked hard these days. The Snow Wolf Forest is only your temporary residence. In the future, you can enclose your descendants to the mountains and forests along the Suiye River. The place is big enough, but I am afraid that you will not have enough children," Zhang
Peng put his arm around the Snow Wolf King's neck, and the two brothers sat on the highest hillside of the Snow Wolf Forest and watched the panoramic view of Beiting City.
A jar of wine, a big bowl, and a small bowl, one mouthful for the man and one mouthful for the wolf, the man laughed and the wolf howled.
Gao Gao and Gao Shi watched this strange scene from a distance. One of the brothers yawned with dark circles under his eyes, while the other curled his lips while holding a large pile of official documents.
"There are already gossips in the city that county horses always eat and live with wild beasts," Gao Shi said in a low voice, "allowing wild beasts to roam the streets is very detrimental to the reputation of county horses."
Gao Gao glanced at his younger brother who was always inflexible and sighed: "Gossip? I think it was maliciously slandered by those idle court officials? Who among the people in Beiting doesn't love the Snow Wolf Pack now? You
Have you ever heard of a snow wolf biting someone? It also runs rampant in the streets. I saw a snow wolf actively teaching the people's hounds to pull a sledge two days ago!"
"I know this too, but people's words are terrible. Why doesn't Jun Ma fight back? Shut up these disgusting guys!" Gao Shi was indignant.
Gao Gao glanced at Zhang Peng, who was learning to howl like a wolf, then turned back and whispered to Gao Shi: "Don't worry, my uncle doesn't bother to fight back, because there is no need to fight back."
"Why?"
"The decree of the imperial court will come down soon. All these officials from Shilang Feng on down will be assigned to Beiting City. From now on, they will be the direct subordinates of the Duke of Guo. Who dares to gossip anymore..." Gao Gao made a
The gesture of chopping vegetables, "The Duke chopped it up directly without even reporting it to the court. Don't forget, our Beiting is a military town and we practice military law!"
"Hiss..." Gao Shi's little eyes suddenly widened, "The imperial court is actually willing to give up?"
"What's the reluctance to give up?" At this point, Gundam showed a sly smile, "This time Feng Shilang led a delegation to Beiting to announce the edict, one is to win the award, the other is to find out the reality of Beiting, and the third is to give that surname
Wen's No. 1 Scholar is gold-plated to build momentum. Except for the one with the surname Wen, the other officials are from lonely families who are not valued in the court or from poor families. This time they did a terrible job in Beiting. If they can't go back, naturally it doesn't matter."
"There is such a reason!" Gao Shi suddenly realized.
"That's why our uncle is so happy. Everyone drinks so much in broad daylight," Gao Gao nodded, "We in Beiting don't have many talents to begin with. There are many job vacancies that we wish we could split into three people to take on the job. Now it's better. What's the big one?
With the addition of ten officials, our Beiting will make a lot of money."
"But how can we ensure that they are willing to stay?" Gao Shi further expressed his worries.
Gao Dao shook his head and said with a smile: "The prince, the eldest princess, the princess or the uncle, which one is more economical? They are all people who play with beasts, and they are afraid that they will not be able to play with such a group of powerless officials.
You are so worried."
When Gao Shi heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. After a while, he asked the last question: "But that Wen Zhuangyuan is really hateful. He will definitely cause trouble in Beiting!"
"He?" Gundam curled his lips, "He has committed such a serious crime as assassinating the eldest princess and he still wants to continue to be an official?"
Gundam stretched out three more fingers: "Three tribes! Do you know, kill the three tribes!"
"Wouldn't that mean to implicate the Hu family!" Gao Shi looked excited.
"That's not the case. The Hu family must have drawn a clear line with the people surnamed Wen. They are just people who are destined to die and should be discarded like nothing."
"Oh, what a pity," Gao Shi gritted his teeth.
"Don't be disappointed. With my uncle here, the Hu family will be finished sooner or later!" Gao Da comforted.
At this moment, Gao Gao suddenly saw a figure, and he immediately put on a smile: "Hahaha, it's Brother Shaobo! The mountains and forests in Beiting are bitterly cold, but the scenery of Luochen Mountain is not as beautiful."
The person who came was none other than Wang Changling. He bowed his hands and saluted even though he was far away. He also laughed and responded: "This place is vast and vast, and it is magnificent. Brother Yu is naturally coming."
After the three people greeted each other, Wang Changling expressed his intention: "Teacher, he has decided to stay at Beiting University. If he stays here, he will probably never leave again in this life."
Gao Dao and Gao Shi looked at each other, with joy on their faces.
"In addition, he will jointly compile a book with Mr. Qin and invite all the great sages in Beiting to come together," Wang Changling continued, "I think that after the spring comes, we can study together in the classes of many masters.
Learned."
"Fortunately!" Gao Shi smiled. He couldn't wait to officially enter school after spring.
"Besides, I met the princess when I came here," Wang Changling suddenly lowered his voice, "Her face seemed very unhappy! As soon as we met, she asked me if I had seen Zhang Junma!"
"How did Brother Shao answer?" Gundam's right eyelid suddenly jumped up, and his expression changed and he asked hurriedly.
"Hey, I understand. Zhang Junma is casual by nature and doesn't like to work hard, so he hangs out with the Wolf King every day." Wang Changling said with an "I understand very well" expression on his face, "The Princess asked
I, let me tell you, have never seen her! It wasn’t until the princess went to Jinyun Palace to discuss matters with the eldest princess that I came in a hurry!"
Hearing this, Gao Guo slapped his head and Gao Shi turned pale.
"You two, what's wrong? Why are you looking like this?" Wang Changling was confused.
Gao Shi sighed and said: "It's over, the princess never cares about business matters! Why did she go to Jinyun Palace to find the eldest princess? She also went to the Protector's Mansion!"
"Call my uncle, let's evacuate immediately!" Gundam turned around and was about to call Zhang Peng.
"Which one of you dares to remind him to try?" Suddenly, Xu Wanyi's voice came from the mountains and forests like a ghost.
The three of them looked at each other and saw Xu Wanyi approaching with a gloomy face, forming a low-pressure circle around her that kept strangers away. The three of them immediately shut up in a tacit agreement, and then respectfully moved out of the way.
After all, the Snow Wolf King is very sensitive to danger. It caught a glimpse of Xu Wanyi's unkind approach. Then it turned its wolf eyes and immediately fell to the ground with a "bang" and became motionless.
Zhang Peng watched the Snow Wolf King fall to the ground with drunken eyes, and then burst into laughter. He said with high spirits and pride: "Hahahaha, Brother Wolf, you were climbed down by me and me! Hahaha!"
"My husband is a big drinker, why don't you have two more drinks with me, the princess?"
Zhang Peng's ecstatic expression gradually stopped. He looked at Xu Wanyi in disbelief, who had walked within six feet of him, and finally squeezed out a smile that was uglier than crying: "Wanyi, in front of outsiders, give me to my husband.
Chapter completed!