Chapter 415: Strange Visitor

The two did not speak again, but they saw the light and shadow in each other's eyes-

If we attack Huiyang City in Liuzhou from here, we can arrive in the afternoon if we set off in the morning!

Considering that Fei Nian is stationed in Huiyang government office for official business, it is very likely that he will stay overnight in the government office.

Olina can't cross such a long distance in one breath, but Chi can, as long as a transit camp is set up in advance at the border between the two states!

But what if he misses it or is discovered by the enemy halfway?

This information can only be used once, and it cannot indicate Fei Nian's location in real time. Even if he just goes out for a short while, or goes outside the yard to bask in the sun, it may cause this raid to fail-just like those Pelican subordinates who escaped by chance.

They have no time and no opportunity to search Huiyang City.

At the same time, Fei Nian should also be protected by high-level alchemists, or he himself has a life-saving trump card.

However, once successful, it can greatly undermine the early offensive of the Privy Council. It can be said that risks and opportunities coexist, and neither is small.

Without verbal communication, the two completed these inferences with just their eyes.

"I remember Fei Nian was the best of the younger generation of the Fei family, right? He should have been as famous as you in Youzhou at that time." Li looked into Luo Qingqing's eyes and asked word by word.

You once participated in the same exam in Qingshan Town and cooperated with each other. If it really comes to the time of action, will you show mercy?

"Indeed, even in Youzhou, many people compare me with him." Luo Qingqing spoke at a constant speed, still as calm as water, "It's a pity that he finally chose the Privy Council and took a completely different path from us."

Cooperation is a thing of the past. Now my sword is only swung to cut off the corrupt old order. If he insists on standing on the opposite side, I will not stop the dragon scale for him.

"That... two girls... no, two Taoist masters, can we talk about reminiscing later?" Kong Liang said anxiously, "If the enemy plans to attack the grain shop at night, should I notify the General Administration and request troops to protect it?"

"No need." The two replied at the same time.

"Are we going to let the enemy attack?" He said with surprise.

"Of course we won't let them go. As long as these people dare to show up, Gun Gun will naturally target them." Li turned his head, "But don't forget that the primary task of the branch is to calm the grain price, and helping those black-hearted grain merchants who hoard grain will not benefit the people of Baihe City in any way."

"You just need to inform the store about this." Luo gently continued, "If someone is willing to restore the grain price to the beginning of the increase and sell it to the masses immediately, we will provide corresponding protection."

Kong Liang was a little embarrassed, "This... I'm afraid no one will agree."

Most merchants value money as their life. Asking them to sell their grain reserves at a fair price when the grain price is three times higher is simply the same as doing business at a loss. If the affairs bureau does not pay corresponding benefits, those grain merchants will never take such warnings seriously.

"It doesn't matter if no one agrees." Li shrugged, "Anyway, this is the last time they will participate in grain trading."

Just like the changes that have taken place in Jinxia City, grain monopoly is an inevitable path-when the supply of ice ships completely replaces their business, these individual grain merchants will also become history.

……

In the barracks of the manager at Baisha County Mine

Only three people were on duty tonight.

Huo Ying was one of them, and he was also the only candidate official who moved from Jinxia.

To be honest, he was a little dissatisfied with being transferred from the capital of Shenzhou to such a remote county. In terms of assessment, he was the best among the first batch of officials, and in terms of ability, he was also the fastest learner. When others were still reciting the code of conduct for candidate officials, he could already combine the code to make a remarkable essay.

After all, this thing is much simpler than the eight-part essay.

That's right, there is one thing Huo Ying never told others, he had passed the Tongshi and was considered a scholar - although it was nothing in the circle of scholars, it was also a formal identity. Only with this qualification, scholars could participate in the next provincial examination.

Sometimes he would wonder if his experience of participating in the imperial examination was known to the Affairs Bureau, so he was thrown to Baisha County to manage the mine.

This made Huo Ying feel that his talent was not appreciated.

He was definitely not the same kind of person as Zhou Dacaizi and Chen Jiagongzi! One reason was that his family couldn't afford so much money for him to eat, drink and have fun. Another reason was that he believed that scholars should have lofty ambitions and serve the country and the people. It's not wrong to have parties and have fun in brothels, but living in brothels every day is obviously too much.

When the Bureau of Affairs announced that he had passed the examination for reserve officials, he once thought that his chance to make great achievements had come. Unexpectedly, after passing the examination with the best results, the final transfer order disappointed him greatly.

I don't know how the scholars in Jinxia City are doing now.

If they knew about my situation, I'm afraid they would laugh out loud, right?

Everyone in the county town was thinking about settling in a big city one day, but he was lucky. Passing the examination for an official turned the situation around.

Whenever he thought of this, Huo Ying couldn't help but sigh.

The things he needed to look over in the mine were nothing more than account books and production records, including checking the daily ore output, the daily wages of recruiters, and the consumption of tools, etc. He was also responsible for keeping the keys to the mine and the warehouse. It’s not important, whether it’s accounting or the treasury, they are all related to money. It’s important, and it doesn’t seem to make any difference if someone else is in charge.

"Mr. Huo, are you busy with nothing to do now?" asked colleague Zheng Ming sitting at another table in the room.

"No, I'm busy."

"I heard you sigh." The other party stood up and walked over, pushing a dirty notebook in front of him. "Since you have free time, come and teach me how to read. I happen to have a few things that I can't understand."

"Why should I teach you?" Huo Ying said angrily.

"You are a scholar, the most knowledgeable person in this mine. If I don't ask you, who should I ask?" Zheng Ming said matter-of-factly.

No... Does this have anything to do with the question I asked? Just when he heard the word scholar, Huo Ying suddenly felt a little guilty. Yes, he didn't disclose it to anyone in the Secretariat, but he spilled the beans when he was drunk and told this local colleague who was about the same age as him. So every time the latter mentioned the scholar, he didn't think it was a compliment, but rather a sarcasm.

Although Huo Ying knew that the other party was not that kind of person.

"That's all, just ask."

"Eh!"

After Huo Ying explained the pronunciation according to the school's pinyin notation method, he looked at his serious-looking colleagues and couldn't help but ask, "You don't use this on weekdays, so why are you learning to read?"

As a local resident of Baisha, several generations of the Zheng family have worked in the mines. After the fall of Qianzhi County, the Zheng family also took a back seat and let his second son Zheng Ming take over his position, responsible for exploring new mineral sites and solving mining problems. practical problems encountered. In other words, this is a craft job, even more irreplaceable than reserve officials.

Even if he is illiterate or simply mute, he is unlikely to lose this position.

"Isn't it required to recruit officials from the Secretariat to be able to write and read?" Zheng Ming scratched his cheek and said, "I also want to be one of you..."

"Why?" This answer was slightly beyond Huo Ying's expectation.

"In the past, everyone worked in the mines and had a miserable life. Since the Secretariat came, life has gotten better. There are eggs in the chicken coop, and occasionally you can eat a plate of fish." Zheng Ming He answered honestly, "So I want to join the Affairs Bureau to make the folks in the county live a better life."

What, is it possible that you also want to serve the country and the people? No...it should be for the county and the people. After all, I haven't read a book, so my vision is only at the county level.

"Oh, it's not that simple." Huo Ying curled his lips.

"Indeed, just remembering these words is difficult enough."

"That's not what I'm talking about. The Secretariat is equivalent to a government organization. Within the organization, you should obey the orders and work wherever you are told." Huo Ying recited the original words of the code of conduct and said, "So in the end, stay away from Baisha The county is also very normal.”

——Just like him.

"Uh...is that so?" Zheng Ming was in a daze for a moment.

"But considering your expertise, you should probably be transferred back to Baisha County." Huo Ying suddenly lost interest. "If you have any questions, just ask. It's not a bad thing to learn more."

"Yes, then I'll trouble you Mr. Huo."

At this time, there was a knock on the door outside the house, "Please open the door, I'm back."

"It's Uncle Deng!" Zheng Ming responded immediately, "Wait a moment, I'll be right over!"

Are you finally back? Huo Ying raised his eyebrows. His next trip to the mountains to buy groceries was really long, and he had to rush back to the mine after dark.

Uncle Deng is also the oldest of the three people on duty. He is over thirty-five years old this year. Like Zheng Ming, he is a local. He is responsible for the miner management of the mine and the scheduling of mines. He is also an experienced supervisor. By.

"Wait...Uncle Deng, who are they?"

Huo Ying suddenly heard the inquiries from his colleagues.

"Oh, these are my friends. Come over and have dinner with us today."

He couldn't help but get up and walk out of the room, looking towards the corridor.

I saw more than ten people standing behind Uncle Deng. The leader was as tall as a wall panel.

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