Qin Official

"Shuzi Heifu, the son of the urn, urn, and rope pivot. When he got his way, he became so arrogant and dared to humiliate me in front of me in the hall!"

As soon as he returned home, Zuo Wei Yunman, who had been holding back until now, immediately exploded! He raised a piece of lacquerware and threw it hard at the door. The two maids in green were frightened and ran away, almost hitting his nephew Yun Xiong who came after hearing the news.

Yun Xiong was wearing a soap coat, a turban on his head, and had a pair of small eyes. Although he was just a small official of a certain Cao Cao in the county, he was quite scheming and often offered suggestions and was highly regarded by Yun Man.

"Uncle, why are you so angry and hurting yourself for a little kid?" Yun Xiong picked up the paint bottle, blew off the dust on it, walked into the room, and put it back to its original place.

Seeing that it was his nephew, Yun was so angry that he pointed at him and scolded him: "It was you who gave me the advice at the beginning, saying that before winter came, I would assign Hei Fu to escort the prisoners who had enmity with him to the north. As long as If one or two people ran away on the way, Hei Fu would be blamed. But now, he has returned safely and received a title, so he can compete with me!"

It didn't matter that he didn't kill this little bastard, but he was allowed to seize the opportunity to climb higher and higher, and now he was jumping around right under his nose, which really made Yun Man extremely angry.

In addition to anger, Yunman felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

The Yun family is a descendant of the ancient Yun state. In the Chu state, he was a senior official under the Ruo'ao family and was responsible for managing the Cheyuan. During the reign of the Qin State, the Yu family became one of the officials of Qin due to their active cooperation and became the largest family in the area.

But even so, their family's title did not rise too quickly. In the fifty years since they entered the Qin Dynasty, for three generations, they have been stuck at the rank of doctor. When he arrived in Yunman, he passed the service once, performed meritorious service by beheading in battle, and was promoted to an official. It is really not easy to have an average of two levels per generation.

But Heifu, it only took him two years to sit across from Yun Man on the same row...

Yun Man felt deeply ashamed, and Yun Man also felt terrified.

For more than ten years, several right lieutenants have come and gone, but he has been unable to shake his position as left lieutenant. Now, because of the return of Heifu, there is a little looseness.

The current right lieutenant, Zheng Shou, has no foundation in the local area. He has to negotiate with Yun Man to recruit troops and suppress thieves. Today, he suddenly became aggressive. Using his power as chief officer, he placed eight of Heifu's subordinates in important positions in one go. , either as a Wei Shi, a village chief, or as a tour leader in a township, and there were also several pavilion chiefs.

The Anlu County lieutenant system was originally composed of old descendants of the Wei family. Suddenly, a group of "black-husband" minor officials were squeezed in. Although the proportion was not large, Yun Man was shocked.

This is a sign that the right lieutenant is trying to take advantage of Heifu's power to counterattack and seize power!

The hundred-foot room was burning with the cracks of the gap, and the gangsters were just a few burning sparks that stung Yun's eyes, but they had no excuse to stop these appointments.

After Yun Xiong heard this, he poured a glass of wine for his uncle, served it with both hands, and said with a smile: "I've also heard that Hei Fu was summoned by the county magistrate, who wanted to recruit him to be an official in the county, but Hei Fu declined. ”

Yun Man sighed: "Why do you think Heifu declined the county magistrate's conquest?"

Yun Xiong said: "He thinks the existing vacancies in Anlu County are too small."

"Then what position do you think Mr. Hei wants to get?"

Yun Xiong narrowed his eyes: "If my nephew guessed correctly, he is coveting my uncle's position as Zuo Lieutenant, and he wants to seize it quickly..."

"If this is really the case, what can be done?"

Yun Man looked at his nephew and asked him for advice.

Heifu has grown up and can no longer just find an excuse to send him away like before. Not only is his title equal to that of Yun Man, but there are rumors in the county that Heifu saved Li You, the son of Tingwei and the son-in-law of the King of Qin, during the battle against Chu. He was also the "hero" of the war. He was provocative so wildly because he probably felt that someone in his court was acting unscrupulously.

Yun Xiong disagreed: "So what if he really becomes Li You's confidant? My uncle is neither under the supervision of Tingwei nor under the supervision of Li You. Even if these two people are high and powerful, it will be difficult for them to interfere with Anlu's affairs."

This is the benefit of the Qin State's strict laws and regulations, which do not allow overstepping and interfering.

"My nephew has two strategies that may be able to eliminate the black husband's power in one fell swoop."

Yun Man said hurriedly: "Speak quickly!"

"First, take advantage of the strategy and attack the soldiers brought back from Heifu!"

"What's the explanation?"

"I have inquired about it. These people were all poor people before they became rich. Now they suddenly get an official position, they will get carried away. Where is there no old confidant of my uncle in the whole county? Send someone to find out their weaknesses first, and those who like wine and meat will lure them. People who are fair-weather and those who love money will mislead them with money. As long as they make a mistake in office or violate some laws, they will be immediately reported and investigated! If they implement one, they will be severely punished. It will not take half a year to sweep them away. Clean it all! Back then, we failed to eradicate the evil root of Hei Fu in time, and now we can’t miss it again! Let’s use this to say that Zheng Shou’s employment was inappropriate, causing him to lose his position as right lieutenant.”

"good!"

Yun Man held up his palm, but said worriedly: "However, Mr. Hei is cunning and cunning, and he is convinced by his subordinates. With him in the county, these strategies may not be implemented."

"This is my nephew's second plan."

Yun Xiong said happily: "There is a saying that is good, it is better to be far than to be close. Heifu thinks he has a backer in the court. Our Yun family has been established in Anlu for fifty years after entering the Qin Dynasty and has not failed. Isn't it possible?" Do you want to rely on it? Besides, the mountain of support is in Jiangling City of Nanjun, which is much closer than him!"

"What do you mean..." Yun Man pondered.

Yun Xiong said gloomily: "Don't Hei Fu want to be a county captain? Well, my uncle then begged the county to find a reason to transfer Hei Fu to an inner county where there is no war to be a county captain. When he reaches the rank of official, he will be a county captain." , it is difficult to rely on catching two or three thieves and solving a few cases to get promoted like before! After Heifu is transferred, my uncle will kill all his gangsters one by one!"

"Good, this strategy may be a try."

Yun Man hesitated for a moment, then finally made up his mind and said to Yun Xiong: "Go and get pen and ink, and prepare a big gift. I will write a letter to the county meritorious officer immediately!"

…

Heifu woke up from his sleep in the Trumpet Company Camp and found that it was already dark outside.

"not good!"

Subconsciously, he stood up, put clothes on his body with many scars, and hung the sword on his belt. When he was about to arrange the bedding, he stared at the brand-new Gebu quilt and a warm deerskin blanket in a daze. It took me a while to remember...

"I'm no longer in the military camp, I'm going home!"

Even so, he still folded the bedding neatly before pushing out the door.

What greeted him was the cheerful laughter of two children.

Heifu's nephew and niece were playing on the swing under the eaves. They saw Heifu coming out with messy hair. He had recently been suffering from lice. Yang, who had been shaved, first shouted: "Uncle Zhong slept until midnight today. He was better than waking up yesterday." Gotta be early!”

Seven-year-old niece Yue Zheng, with her hair tied in a bun, was sitting on the swing. She covered her gaping mouth, pulled her face with her fingers and made a face, saying: "Uncle Zhong used to let people go to bed early and get up early, but he missed it all the time. Eat in the morning, don’t be shy, don’t be ashamed…”

Heifu also laughed and stretched. Yes, he has been home for three days. He slept until sunset (13:00 to 15:00) on the first day, and slept until noon (11:00 to 13:00) on the second day. It was already early today, but he still didn’t eat. Eat in the morning.

There was no way, he was too tired. After leaving Anlu in October last year, he had been traveling for more than a year, fighting among mountains of corpses and seas of blood, braving the cold winds of winter and traveling through enemy territory. There was almost no day when he could sleep peacefully. . Now that I have returned home, I have had enough sleep for three days in a row.

Only home can let people relax all their defenses.

"Yang, Yue, your uncle Zhong has traveled thousands of miles in a year, but he is very tired. You must play in a measured way and don't disturb him..."

Zhong came over carrying an iron ax for chopping firewood. He hadn't seen him for more than a year. His uncle had not changed much, except that his clothes were brand new and no longer full of patches. He also seemed more confident: although Tian Dian was not a good person. A minor official is a government official after all. He is in charge of a mile of land. When he goes out, all the neighbors will bow to him and call him "Tian Dian" or "Zhongjun".

This was even more true after Heifu returned home with the title of an official. Their family seemed to be the richest family in Yunmeng Township. Even the local mistress and the three elders of the local village had to make a special trip to visit...

Those village officials who regarded him as "high and powerful" now all respected Hei Fu when they met him, because Hei Fu's title was higher than theirs.

Looking at the whole town, the only one who could make Hei Fu bow before him was his father-in-law Yan Zheng, who was known as his teacher and student.

"Brother Zhong is really a capable person. I never dreamed that my family would be what it is today." Zhong said with emotion when the threshold of his home was almost broken by guests.

"Brother, let me do it."

Heifu was majestic outside, but nothing changed when he came home. He was still the diligent brother. He couldn't help but snatch the ax from Zhong's hand and went to chop firewood behind the kitchen. At the same time, he said loudly: "Sister-in-law, I'm awake. Please heat up a bowl of rice for me and add some fish soup..."

"It's already getting hot."

The mother walked out of the kitchen. The old lady scolded her second son for sleeping in with a straight face. But in fact, as soon as Heifu woke up, his mother came to cook in person and cooked for him. Those unspoken concerns were all in the hot rice soup.

Hei Fu smiled and nodded in agreement. Finally, when his mother's topic turned to when he would get a wife, he hurried to chop wood.

Taking in a breath of cold late winter air, Heifu raised his hand high and used the ax to split dry firewood. This was much easier than cutting off the enemy's head with a sword on the battlefield.

There was no dazzling blood, no flying bone fragments, and a little disgust in his heart.

Blue sky and white clouds, a peaceful little village, a comfortable life where you can sleep until you wake up naturally, and you can eat familiar meals cooked by your mother when you wake up. In your free time, you can bask in the sun and entertain the younger ones, and take care of the old yellow dog in the yard. Tickle...

How comfortable is this kind of day? Young people who are full of longing to travel to the ends of the world by sword will not understand. After entering the society, office workers who work nine to five without a break for a year should have a deep understanding.

There were no drums and trumpets blowing cold to urge Heifu to put on his armor, and there were no hundreds or thousands of lives to hold him accountable.

Hei Fu only felt that he was almost addicted to this comfortable life and was too lazy to leave.

I really want to say, go to hell with his ambition, go to hell with his intrigues, go to hell with the bloodshed, go to hell with the everlasting fragrance, go to hell with the golden lin, it’s just a thing in the pond...

When you feel tired, these things are nothing compared to the warm and comfortable bed at home.

But after all, it is impossible to forget. Heifu knows that life now is beautiful but fragile. These are troubled times, and he needs to continue to climb up to keep everything in front of him. The tree wants peace but the wind doesn't stop. The old enemy is still there beside the bed. How can I sleep soundly?

Life is so helpless, you know, you can't stand still.

Besides, given his character, after being at ease for a few days, he would be ready to take action again. There was no other way, as time-travelers were born to be unwilling to be lonely. The warmth of home is just a small journey that allows him to rest for a while in this long struggle.

Half an hour later, Heifu had already eaten and was sitting in the yard, playing with his niece and nephew and the family's big yellow dog. The heartfelt voice came from the door again.

"Brother Zhong, the items you ordered in the county workshop a few days ago were delivered!"

The big yellow dog smelled the stranger's scent and sprinted out, barking. Heifu also ran out, but saw a carriage parked at the intersection outside the small mulberry forest next to the house. Several people were struggling to put the people in the car away. When the object was moved down, it could be seen that it had some weight.

"Sir, the citron craftsman asked us to deliver it."

The driver came over and saluted Mr. Hei with a smile on his face. It was his honor to give something to Mr. Hei, who was famous in the county and was in high demand.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Heifu looked at the object that was moved in front of him, but it was two large stone reels strung together with wood and placed in a sturdy wooden frame...

Yang and Yue ran out and looked at the things in front of them curiously.

"Uncle Zhong, what is this?"

"For pressing sugar."

Looking at the two little guys whose eyes lit up when they heard the word "sugar", Heifu showed a satisfied smile. He secretly thought: "Many years from now, people on the Internet may describe today like this... Sweet Party's The era begins from here!"