Chapter 192 An Ordinary Day in the Life of Laoshu
A small county town in a county in the central part of the Qin Dynasty. Although the genius is bright, many farmers have gathered outside the city gate.
Because today is the day of big deals, the first and fifteenth day of every month,
There will be many merchants, big and small, gathering here to purchase and sell items.
Therefore, people from surrounding villages will come here regularly.
Although there were a lot of people, they were all organized in an orderly manner and lined up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Even if you are a wealthy person, it is the same, so there are also many people in the team who are gorgeously dressed.
Of course, there are people who want to jump in line, but they are just maintaining order in the surrounding area. The Qin army is not a decoration.
Once discovered, this time it can only be put in until the end.
And the name will be remembered. The village where they came was called out for the first time, as well as the name, and they were publicly criticized.
The second time is a verbal warning, and the third time will be a day dedicated to maintaining order.
If you don’t listen to the instructions after three times, there will be specific punishments.
Of course, generally speaking, there will not be a third time.
Such measures did cause some confusion at the beginning, but over time, everyone got used to it.
Nowadays, anyone who does not line up will be despised by everyone and looked down upon by his neighbors.
If there is an emergency, the Qin army guarding the gate can judge it.
Of course, this is not a perfect method, but it is a method that most people can use to maintain order.
So people in line were not in a hurry, everyone was chatting happily.
"Old Shu, you are almost 50, why are you still carrying things to the city? Wouldn't it be better to let your son come?"
"Hey, what does that kid know? Last time I asked him to bring some food, but he was fooled by a merchant and sold it to those people at a low price, but he didn't know that it was given directly to the government, which has a guaranteed price. "
"Hahaha, your boy is an honest person, but you didn't let that profiteer go, right?"
"Of course, I rushed over to report it to the officials on the same day! The 10 times fine was paid, and the government and I each got half."
Everyone burst out laughing, not knowing where the Langtouqing businessman came from, how dared to take advantage of their farmers!
Just as everyone was chatting happily, the city gate slowly opened.
Everyone immediately stopped talking and headed towards their destination.
Laoshu didn't hesitate. He first took the grain he picked up and sold it at the guaranteed price given by the government.
Then he came to the market, and he wanted to buy some gadgets for his grandson and granddaughter.
He had just arrived at the market, and before he had even taken two steps, he frowned because a lot of food fell on the ground.
Immediately he whispered,
"I've only had enough food for a few days!"
Then, he squatted down and started to pick up the food on the ground bit by bit.
At this moment, a gentle voice came from the side,
"Old man, get up quickly."
When the old tree looked up, he saw an extremely handsome middle-aged man looking at him with some concern.
There are a few followers around,
He asked immediately,
"What's wrong? Is this food yours?"
The extremely normal middle-aged man was obviously stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said,
"no."
The old tree suddenly muttered,
"It's not yours, what do you care about me?"
Then he ignored the other party and concentrated on picking up food on the ground.
Even if he knows that the other party must be a person of status and status, what does this have to do with him?
Today, the Qin Dynasty governs the world with justice and benevolence. He acts upright and is not afraid of anyone!
If a powerful or wealthy person wants to bully him, the Great Qin Supervision Office is not a decoration!
In which year has the head of a dignitary not been placed there?
Seeing this scene, the extremely handsome middle-aged man couldn't help but smile bitterly. He looked around and saw that there were more people and cars here. This old man could easily be hit here.
It's just that the other party has such a temper that he won't stop until he finishes picking up the food.
So he squatted down and started picking up food without saying a word.
The other followers naturally did not dare to neglect,
So in a short time, all the food on the ground was picked up.
The old tree then stood up and glanced at the other party, but he didn't mean to thank him.
Anyway, he didn't want the food picked up by the other party, so he had nothing to thank him for.
Just as he was about to leave directly, the extremely handsome middle-aged man said,
"Is it difficult for the elderly to live? According to your age, the official uniform should have some money distributed? But the money is not in your hands?"
Hearing this, Laoshu looked at himself, his clothes covered with patches, and immediately understood something.
He also knew that the other party was caring about himself, so he said,
"Old man, who said I want the government's money? I'm not even 50 yet! I still have some strength! The government's money should be given to those who need it more!"
"Besides, old man, I just like to wear old clothes. They are very comfortable. Who said I have no money!"
At this time, the old uncle patted his pocket directly, and there was a jingling sound, and then he said with a bit of pride,
"This money is just for me to buy things for my grandchildren. My family is very wealthy!"
Hearing this, the extremely handsome middle-aged man couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then asked with a smile,
"Then why are you still picking up food on the street?"
Laoshu frowned, looked at the other person and said,
"No matter how rich or poor you are, you can't waste food like this. Do you know, old man, I didn't have my first full meal until I joined the Qin Army!"
"Now that everyone's situation is better, why don't we forget the hard times before?"
"That's all. I see that you have been from a wealthy family since you were a child and have never suffered any hardships. It doesn't make sense to you."
"Please step aside, old man, I still have to go shopping!"
After saying that, he left here with his head held high. He still had to go shopping. How could he have time to reason with these people?
After the old tree left, a follower next to the extremely handsome middle-aged man said with a bit of gritted teeth,
"Your Majesty, this person is too arrogant! How dare he be so rude to you!"
The extremely handsome middle-aged man, naturally Zhao Lang, glanced at the slave angrily, and then said,
"Why are you so rude? It was obviously me who disturbed him first!"
"Okay, come with me to the market to have a look."
Soon Zhao Lang walked into the crowd, listening to the laughter and curses of the people around him, feeling the rich atmosphere of human fireworks,
Zhao Lang couldn't help but smile.
At this time, Laoshu had already arrived at the market, bought some snacks and toys, and then walked all the way home.
There were carriages on the road that you could pay for, and you could ride on them, but he saved the money and kept it for his grandchildren.
Lao Shu didn't return home until noon. His daughter-in-law had already prepared the meal.
There was meat today, but the old tree didn't say much. The meat was for the children to replenish their bodies.
After giving the snacks and toys to his grandchildren, seeing the smiles on their faces, the old tree couldn't help but burst into a smile.
The old trees are not idle in the afternoon, and the weeds in the ground can be cleaned up.
In the evening, the old tree came back. After eating,
So I went to the village and chatted with my old friends until it got completely dark.
Laoshu returned to the house with satisfaction and slowly fell asleep with a smile on his face.
This was just his most ordinary day, and he knew that every day after that would be the same.
This is the greatest happiness!
(An An)