Of course, Du Zhongxiao's division of the fields in this way is not to let the villagers work hard, and this kind of thing is not within the scope of his investigation. Rather, it is a land system that focuses on land management and ensures general stability for 50 years. For example, because of the birth of children, the population of the village increases, and there will not be a shortage of land anytime soon. As for fifty years later, it will be beyond the scope of Du Zhongxiao's consideration, and it will be time to enter a new era.

At the head of the field, Du Zhongxiao stood in the sun, watching the busy people in the golden fields. After this autumn harvest, the camp and field affairs have officially completed a cycle of ploughing, planting, and harvesting, and all the structures and systems have been tested. It's time to keep the good and correct the bad.

Confucius Qiao Baoping took a few officials to tour the villages, record the acres of land planted in each village, the speed of grain harvesting, and collect all the data. These are first-hand sources of information on the basis of which the management of the camp is studied. The reason why practice is practice is that it is necessary to do it in a down-to-earth manner, and it is not enough to just sit in the yamen and dream about it.

Chang Wei and the three of them have been by Du Zhongxiao's side, transferred a few villages, and returned to Daliushu Village. After a night, he finally figured out what Du Zhongxiao said, and after the villagers didn't work hard during the day, they would suffer losses, Chang Wei put down some contempt and took a serious look at how Du Zhongxiao handled things. After observing for most of the day, I saw that Du Zhongxiao was just walking around, rarely speaking, and a little confused.

Du Zhongxiao looked at the busy crowd and felt a little tired. has been an official for a year, and all kinds of things have continued, especially the recent Chang Wei Hu has been messing around, which makes Du Zhongxiao feel a little physically and mentally exhausted. When the autumn harvest is over, take a good rest. Fortunately, everything is on the right track, and you don't have to keep an eye on it. A small county, its own year's arrangement is enough, and it should be time to harvest the fruits later.

Because of the repeated troubles, Du Zhongxiao asked Chai Xin and others to watch Chang Wei and no longer allow them to act privately. Chang Wei complained a lot, and once wrote a letter back to Bozhou, saying that he was bullied by Du Zhongxiao. It's just that I don't know what's going on, and the old magistrate didn't reply.

After seeing the cutting valley, Du Zhongxiao took people back to the yamen. When I followed to the door, I saw an ox cart parked outside the door, and Han Yueniang took Xiaoqing and Jingjing to get down from the car and walk towards the door.

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly stepped forward, called Yueniang, and said to her, "Why are you here?" ”

Han Yueniang looked at Du Zhongxiao, looked at it for a while, and then said, "It's cold, I'll send some clothes." You have come here to look after the grain, and you have not said when you will return, how can I not come and see it? ”

Du Zhongxiao laughed: "What's so good!" Yingtianwu is a rural place, which is not comparable to the county seat. ”

Han Yueniang smiled slightly: "What's more." Before going to the city, we didn't live in the village for a few months. ”

As he spoke, the two entered the yamen.

Chang Wei saw it behind and asked Chai Xindao: "That woman, is that the county lady?" ”

Chai Xin nodded: "Not bad." You should be careful in the future, Madame is not as easy to talk as an official, if you cause trouble, no one will save you! Last night, you got into trouble, and the officials didn't punish you, so there will be no such good thing in the future! ”

Hearing this, Chang Wei didn't pay attention to it at all. Look at the woman who is handsome and handsome, and she looks like a person who is not good at talking. Seeing the two little girls following together, Chang Wei asked Chai Xin: "Who are those two little rings?" ”

Chai Xin said: "That's Madame's personal maid, one is good at playing the piano, the other is good at singing, and she is very favored by Madame." They are young, and they are spoiled by their wife, but don't mess with them. ”

Chang Wei smiled: "Playing the piano and singing music, isn't it a family trick?" This kind of thing, I know, I understand! In the house of the Xianggong of Zhizhou, there are many family tricks, and I don't know how lively it is. Before coming to Bozhou, I was dismissed a lot! ”

Chai Xin didn't speak, and took his entourage to the yamen first. Xiaoqing and Jingjing should be regarded as housekeepers, but Du Zhongxiao is a small family, and she has always followed Han Yueniang and acted as her personal maid, not like those wealthy families. Generally, large families will have housekeepers, gather and feast every day, and let them play the piano and sing songs for entertainment. This is the atmosphere at this time, and everyone is not surprised.

Following behind Chai Xin, Chang Wei glanced at Qiu Shilong and said in a low voice: "I didn't expect the county magistrate to enjoy it and buy such a clever little girl." When we had no time, we also asked them to sing two songs. In this middle of nowhere, it's always time to have some fun. ”

Qiu Shilong said: "I see that those two small rings follow Madame closely, and they are very close. Brother don't want to do nonsense, beware of angering the magistrate again. ”

Chang Weihun said nonchalantly: "Two family tricks, what is there to sing a tune." Well, we'll talk about it later, but we'll drink tonight. ”

In the back garden, Du Zhongxiao sat in the moonlight, watching Xiaoqing and Jingjing giggle and serve wine, Han Yueniang poured soup and warm wine beside her, and a warm feeling arose. Thinking about this year, there have been so few such days.

Warm the wine, Han Yueniang said softly: "What is Da Lang thinking?" Sit there and be distracted. ”

Du Zhongxiao said with a smile: "I'm thinking, since I became a jinshi and became an official here, it has been a year before I know it. In the past year, I have worked hard and been busy every day. Now think about it, what the hell am I up to! ”

Han Yueniang smiled: "It's not right for officials to think like this. In the past year, the officials have built many shops outside the city, and the officials and servants in the county have money and food, and they no longer have to carve the people. He also built a camp here, so that so many families could live a life of abundant food and clothing, and collected thousands of stones of grain and rice for the imperial court. These are all things that are good for the court and the people, so I don't know what to do. ”

Du Zhongxiao thought about it and couldn't help laughing: "You know better than me what I do." ”

"That's nature. We don't spend much time together as a couple, and I always want to know what you're doing. ”

Du Zhongxiao gently squeezed Han Yueniang's hand and said in a low voice: "I know now that it is not easy to be an official, but fortunately I have you as my wife." ”

At this moment, Xiaoqing put a fish on the table and said crisply: "Official, madam, the dishes are ready, I will pour you wine." ”

As he spoke, he quickly ran behind Han Yueniang and reached out for the warm wine jug. Looking down, I saw that Du Zhongxiao was holding Han Yueniang's hand, and I was at a loss for a while, and said: "If the official is not hungry, I will heat up the dish again." ”

Du Zhongxiao withdrew his hand and said, "After a busy day, I am hungry and thirsty. Pour the wine quickly. ”

Xiaoqing agreed, picked up the wine jug, and poured wine for Du Zhongxiao and Han Yueniang. She grew up with Qu Wuniang, sang songs to guests, drank with guests, and saw a lot since she was a child. quickly forgot what happened just now, finished pouring the wine, took a small wine jug, and lay on a table next to Jingjing, each with a small wine glass, and also learned to pour wine and drink. A bowl in front of one person, with all kinds of dishes, eating, drinking and being very happy.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Du Zhongxiao watched the moon and the white breeze clear, and a clump of cultivated bamboos swaying in the wind not far away, all the troubles dissipated unconsciously. Family is the harbor of the soul, and no matter how many troubles you have outside, they will disappear when you return home.