Behind me is the earth

Nothing to do today, just listen to music.

Ren Pingsheng found a seat close to the stage and sat down. The waiter immediately brought candied fruit, melon and fruit pastries, etc., and poured a pot of tea: "Your Majesty, please take your time!"

The boy left, and the madam called over a pretty girl who looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old to keep him company.

"High official~"

The little girl sat neatly on the small round stool next to Ren Pingsheng, peeled a big orange for him, carefully picked out the silk inside, and placed it on the porcelain plate on the table.

"what is it call?"

Ren Pingsheng is only in a projection state at this time, so naturally he does not need to eat or drink.

He leaned on the backrest, watched the performance on the stage, and asked seemingly casually.

"My family calls me Xiaoqian."

said the girl.

"how old are you?"

The songs on the stage had been replaced by opera. An old man was playing the huqin there, and two girls sang to the climax on the stage. There was a roar of trumpets on the stage, and Ren Pingsheng also clapped his hands and shouted "good".

"The slave has just turned eighteen."

said the girl.

"Well······"

When Ren Pingsheng heard this, he couldn't help but get goosebumps.

The image of a fairy in her mind was directly synchronized with her words!

"I think the girl is at least thirteen or fourteen years old. She doesn't look like an adult."

Although Qi State encourages "early birth, eugenics, and a happy life", it is also based on adulthood.

The standard for adulthood in Qi is eighteen for boys and sixteen for girls.

Women under the age of sixteen are not allowed to work in such business establishments.

"The slave family is really already eighteen, they just look smaller."

The girl said, puffing out her chest.

It's really not that small there.

This reminded Ren Pingsheng of an old friend from his time in Qingcheng Town. He couldn't remember her name clearly, but he only remembered that her nickname was - Big Girl.

"To be honest, I have a pair of piercing eyes. As long as I see a woman, I can immediately guess the age of the woman. For example, the girl is as old as fourteen years old and cannot be any older.

Moreover, the size of a person does not depend on appearance, and the bone age response is more realistic. I am still a warrior. If the girl is not afraid, I will know you right away. "

Ren Pingsheng turned his head and said.

"Hehe~ You can touch the official if you want~"

The new eldest girl said with a smile.

It has a bit of a dusty smell, which is completely different from the slightly cold feeling just now.

Ren Pingsheng was not polite, stretched out his hand and touched the girl's forehead, collarbone, shoulders, arms and other places: "The bone age is fourteen, this can't be wrong!

The State of Qi stipulates that women under the age of sixteen are not allowed to work in entertainment venues. Are you trying to accuse me of violating national law? "

The girl was stunned. How could she have imagined that the other party was really touching the bones instead of licking the oil?

Seeing her stunned look, Ren Pingsheng crossed his legs and said, "If you break the law like this, you will be punished by the government, and your parents will also be punished..."

"grown ups······"

Before Ren Pingsheng finished speaking, the girl was already on the verge of tears, her eyes were red, she looked at him with timid eyes, and her voice became trembling. Although she didn't know what kind of official the other person was, in her consciousness Here, it must be too easy to deal with a promiscuous woman like herself.

"Both my parents are gone. My father was swallowed into the cracks during the Nanyang earthquake and never came out. My mother was taken away after the Daru barbarians entered Nanyang. Later, the uncle next door told me Someone of mine found her body in the Guaizi ditch on Qili Slope outside the city..."

As soon as the girl speaks out, it is a history of blood and tears for her family, country and the world.

Looking at her, it didn't look like she had just made up a story.

Moreover, such things are too common in a context like Nanyang!

Ren Pingchang sighed and advised: "Those who have gone are gone, but those who have come can be pursued."

"Thank you, officer."

As soon as the girl's buttocks slipped, she knelt on the ground, looking like she was about to cry, which attracted the attention of the people next to her. Immediately there were looks of disdain and looks of approval from "people of the same mind".

"Get up."

As soon as Ren Pingsheng's thoughts moved, the girl kneeling on the ground found that the invisible force helped her up. This time she couldn't help but widen her eyes. She even forgot to cry. She looked at Ren Pingsheng blankly. She really didn't expect that she was in front of her. The person turned out to be a legendary stranger!

After a while, she came back to her senses and whispered: "Guardian, can you please not report Xiaoqian? Xiaoqian also has a younger brother, who is helpless. Thanks to Sister Liu Chun here, she is willing to take me in, so that Xiaoqian and her younger brother can You can survive...”

"It doesn't matter. I remember that your life experience was rough, so I will tolerate it without mercy."

Ren Pingsheng nodded and agreed.

Without waiting for the girl to thank him, he continued: "However, I am new here and I have some things to ask you. You should tell me everything you know."

"nature!"

The girl nodded vigorously.

She should have at least come from a scholarly family before, but now that she is serious again, she also has the aura of a lady.

"It's easy to describe three points of spring scenery, but difficult to draw a period of sadness..."

The stage was filled with desolation, and some people in the audience were crying secretly.

The eldest girl secretly glanced at the handsome official in front of her. He was leaning on the back of his chair and crossing his legs. However, he did not appear to be lazy, but instead had a unique sense of grace and nobility in his laziness. It looks very extraordinary.

If he could be entrusted with it, he must be a good person, right?

She thought silently in her heart.

"What do you think of the current imperial court? As a former emperor, if you had to choose, do you think the current imperial court is better or the old scene is better?"

Ren Pingsheng asked casually, but the elder girl Leng Jinjin broke out.

"Don't worry, just answer it."

Ren Pingsheng looked at the actors performing on the stage and said softly.

"Of course I prefer the current imperial court."

The older girl spoke.

"What's the reason?"

Ren Pingsheng asked.

He had never been to Nanyang before, so his visit was certainly not aimless.

Feel the atmosphere of Nanyang for yourself, take a look at this city from a human perspective, understand the people's base here in Qi State, and then investigate the natural conditions, political foundation, economic model and reputation needs here.

This is also a comparison with Jinshan County.

"The imperial court not only liberated us Han people from the hands of the barbarians and freed us from the darkness, but last week it also allocated fields to my brother and me outside, and exempted and exempted various taxes... ··”

In the north, there are few people and large areas of barren fields covered with weeds.

Even Nanyang, which was once the most prosperous place, has a small population but a small population.

Just like this, urban residents were also allocated fields. As for whether they want to farm the land, sell it, subcontract it, or lease it, that's up to them.

"Now, the government is giving porridge to the nursing home every day, and I can see it every day. The public security in Nanyang City is also very good. We, my sister and I, are not afraid of being bullied by others in this city. We do not hide it from the officials, and the slave family also has The plan to leave Zuichunlou is just that my brother wants to spend money to study after the new year..."

Xiaoqian talked about the reasons why she likes Qi Guo one by one.

"You come into contact with many people every day, but have you ever heard their views on Qi from most of them?"

Ren Pingsheng continued to ask.

Xiaoqian also opened up the conversation, and during the questions and answers with Ren Pingsheng, Ren Pingsheng had a more objective understanding of Nanyang City and Daqi's views.

Ren Pingsheng listened and analyzed.

In Nanyang City, the vast majority of the people were grateful and hopeful for Da Qi. I have strong trust and yearning for His Majesty, the great Emperor!

It is enough to just free them from the darkness and provide them with food and relief to keep them alive.

This is not only due to the government's contribution, but also due to Da Qi's pervasive propaganda methods created by Ren Nuan.

And he learned about it through local official documents, intelligence, etc. In Nanyang City, after the invasion of the Daru people, the remaining old Jingxungui was almost destroyed.

But in Xiaoqian's story, Ren Pingsheng discovered that many old Jingxun nobles who had moved south have recently returned here, and the wealth of many of them has not shrunk much. After returning, they gathered their old servants and formed a new family again. What a huge momentum.

However, these people don't need to worry too much. After all, they are nobles from the previous dynasty. They just have to be obedient. If they don't, they can be killed if they find a reason!

However, we must be careful to prevent them from participating in cultural, publicity, education and other aspects of work, and prevent them from whitewashing the past and provoking conflicts and disputes in today's society.

"Xiaoqian, if the family in Daqi's school is really in difficulty, after review by the school and the local government, you can enroll for free and provide lunch. Did you know?"

Ren Pingsheng suddenly asked.

"Huh? Is there such a good thing?"

Xiaoqian was immediately surprised.

“This policy was just finalized at the end of last year, so it’s normal if you don’t know.

However, although the policy has just been implemented, in fact, after the founding of Qi in the south, there was already an internal policy in the Ministry of Education.

Now it is just finalized as a formal document. "

Eating, drinking, and defecating are only the basic needs of the people. Education, medical care, employment, etc. are not only the needs of the people, but also the needs of the court.

Nowadays, although Da Qi has just been founded, its national strength is at its peak, and it is willing to invest some money in people's livelihood and education to stabilize the country and society, and quickly bring the northern land to the correct development path.

Ren Pingsheng and Xiaoqian said: "So, you can leave Zuichun Tower. After the school in Nanyang is established and opens, you can apply for free admission. If you study well, you can also apply for subsidies.

You are now fourteen years old and can go to school. I think you are articulate and quick-thinking. If you study hard, you will definitely become a useful talent in Daqi in the future. "

"High official~"

Xiaoqian was moved to tears.

I don’t know if she was really moved or if it was a performance.

But these words of persuasion to be kind still touched her deeply.

"Well done!"

There was a sudden commotion below. Xiaoqian saw Ren Pingsheng staring at the stage, and her attention couldn't help but turn to the stage.

A part of the play has been sung, and the actors are taking their final call on the stage.

"What's the name of this beautiful lady on stage? My master invites you!"

At this time, there was a boy on the second floor holding a roll of hundred-billion banknotes and a red ticket. He threw it down gently, and then it drew a parabola and landed on the stage.

The actress quickly reached out to pick it up, raised her hands toward the second floor and said, "My little girl is called Yingluo. Thank you for the reward and monthly pass!"

Monthly tickets are tickets for Zui Chun Tower. The more votes you get, the more shows you can be scheduled for, which can make you famous and make money.

"Thank you? My master wants more than just a thank you for these rewards!"

The boy sneered and said, "My master has a lot of money. If you come to my master's room, you will be rewarded."

"this······"

Hua Dan's face couldn't help but change.

Not only her, but everyone else in the troupe also changed their expressions.

The troupe leader looked at the madam Liu Chun who came out from behind, but Liu Chun also looked like he had a headache. It was obvious that the man on the second floor was very difficult to deal with.

Hua Dan also saw Liu Chun's embarrassed look through the crowd.

The door to the second floor suddenly opened, and a man in his thirties ran out from inside. He looked at Hua Dan with stern eyes and an eager expression.

"Well······"

Hua Dan couldn't help but be stunned.

Are the people in the Imperial City having such a good time?

"Come on, come on, if you can serve me well, I will give you one hundred thousand!"

The old man waved to Hua Dan.

"Master, Xiaoke is not selling his body while doing art, please respect yourself!"

Hua Dan said solemnly.

"You can't make the decision. When you come to Zuichunlou, it's just for sale. The price is high and the price is low. After all, it's a commodity. You set the price. Mr. Huang, I won't bargain!"

Mr. Huang waved his hand and said proudly.

As soon as he said these words, the women in Zuichun Tower couldn't help but change their expressions.

I'm in Zui Chun Tower ≠ I'm selling myself.

There were some people who thought they were noble, but they felt extremely depressed after hearing these words.

Xiaoqian, who was next to Ren Pingsheng, couldn't help but burst into tears when she heard this.

Obviously he felt a little aggrieved.

"What is the origin of this Mr. Huang?"

Seeing how arrogant he was, Ren Pingsheng also asked curiously.

"The Young Marquis of Qingjunhou Mansion in the old Jing Dynasty. Later, when the Jiujing Kingdom was destroyed, Qingjun Marquis died in battle, and the young Marquis moved to the south.

Not long after the end of this year, he came back. It is said that not only did he have the wealth of the Hou Mansion, he also made a lot of money in the south. This time he came back and worried some old people in the Hou Mansion, and raised some warriors. He was very popular in Nanyang City. Small. "

Xiaoqian and Ren Pingsheng whispered.

Ren Pingsheng asked: "How is your character?"

"The slave family doesn't know."

Xiaoqian shook her head: "In the past, this young marquis had no reputation in the imperial city, but now that he has just returned from the south, the Nu family really doesn't know who he is."

At this time, when Mr. Huang saw that Hua Dan refused to submit, he could no longer hold himself back. After giving an order, some warriors jumped down and rushed to the stage to pull Hua Dan.

"Roar!"

At this moment, the roar suddenly shook the building, the table in front of the stage shook, porcelain plates collided, and the glass buzzed. People were temporarily distracted, and then chaos broke out!

But on the stage, Hua Dan's beautiful head turned into a leopard's head while shaking her head. (End of chapter)