Chapter 263 Children Are a Debt
Black Wind Village
The Houcheng negotiation team headed by Lv Desheng signed a three-year peace treaty with the Xianbei royal court. Ordinary people were happy about this great achievement, and the bandits in Liaodong County and even Pingzhou were also very happy.
As the saying goes, when there is no tiger in the mountains, the monkey will be king!
"In the next three years, it will definitely be our Black Wind Village!" The leader of the Black Wind Village said confidently.
Other bandits echoed, "This Lv Desheng is making wedding clothes for us."
Speaking of the new Houcheng County Magistrate, the bandits also have endless things to say.
"I heard that this old man has been busy persuading people to do farming recently."
"Persuading people to do farming!"
"Yes, yes, that's it."
"What does this mean?"
"Stupid, this means encouraging farmers and people to grow crops."
"That's good! Farming is good, farming is great, and we can steal the grain in autumn!"
"That makes sense, hahaha."
The village chief took a sip of wine and sighed, "This old man is good, he solved the crisis of Houcheng and even the entire Liaodong County as soon as he came, otherwise we would have planned to run away." Now we can live comfortably for another three years.
The people below immediately echoed, "This old man is really good, as far as I know, many people secretly set up a longevity tablet for him, hoping that he will live a hundred years and continue to work in Liaodong County."
"Tomorrow, our Black Wind Village will also set up a longevity tablet for him! Hahaha." The Black Wind Village chief laughed.
At this time, the patrolling thugs rushed into the hall, "Boss, something bad has happened!"
As soon as the little thugs finished speaking, he was patted on the head by the bandits next to him, "Can you speak? Your boss is fine."
The leader of the Black Wind Village nodded with satisfaction to the little bandit who was scolding him, and then said to the little thugs, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Boss, the government sent troops to attack your Black Wind Village."
"What do you mean by yours and mine? You should say ours, do you understand? Wait, what did you say?"
"I said, Boss, the government sent troops to attack our Black Wind Village."
"Who said that old man Lu Desheng was good just now?" The leader of the Black Wind Village slowly turned his head and said, "Come out, I'll beat you to death!"
The bandits were silent.
No, they haven't done anything recently and have been very quiet. How come they have attracted the attention of the government?
"Boss, what should we do?"
"What else can we do? They've come to our doorstep, so of course we have to grab our weapons and kill them!"
An hour later, the leader of the Black Wind Village died, and all the bandits, except those who resisted stubbornly, were killed. Those who surrendered wisely were all tied up and taken back to the county government office for further punishment.
The most important thing is that the warehouse of the Black Wind Village was emptied.
Qin Sheng even personally led people to walk around the Black Wind Village and dug out some hidden gold, silver and jewelry.
After Qin Sheng and others took people away, the Black Wind Village became empty until late at night, when the village owner's confidant climbed out of a dry well.
As soon as he came out, he ran to the village owner's treasure hiding place. When he arrived at the place, he was dumbfounded, and then began to curse, do the officials have dog noses? The village owner hid these boxes of gold, silver and jewelry so tightly, how could they find them?
Houcheng County Office
The imperial envoy who came to Chang'an City to commend Lv Desheng and his party finally arrived.
After the incense table was set up, the imperial envoy began to announce the imperial edict.
"By the grace of Heaven and the Emperor, I decree: Here is a minister, Lv Desheng, who is talented and agile, and is practical. When Dali was in danger, he was very brave and resolute, and turned the tide to resolve the crisis of Xianbei's southward movement again. I am very pleased, and I will appoint you Zhai Ba as the governor of Liaodong County to commend your merits. I hope that you will continue to work hard in your new position and continue to serve the court and live up to my wishes! This is my decree!"
Lv Desheng thanked him, "I kowtow to thank the Holy Lord for his grace, long live the emperor!"
Other members of the Lu family also thanked him, "Thank you for your grace, long live the emperor!"
The imperial envoy who came to announce the edict this time was none other than Zhou Chengzhong, Lv Desheng's former boss in the Censorate.
"Lord Lu, congratulations." Zhou Chengzhong handed the imperial edict to Lu Desheng, who placed it on the incense table and congratulated him.
"Congratulations." Lu Desheng smiled.
Zhou Chengzhong shook his head. Where did he congratulate? Lu Desheng was still the same!
But this man's luck was really good. He left Chang'an without any official uniform. Everyone thought it would take a long time to hear about him. Some people even thought that when they heard about him again, it might be bad news.
Who knew that he had made great contributions as soon as he took office, and then the emperor had to reward him. From county magistrate to county governor, it took less than half a month. This promotion speed was too fast.
Lv Desheng was unaware of his sigh. After offering the imperial edict, he bowed to Zhou Chengzhong and others and said, "I have prepared a banquet in the VIP building. I hope you will not leave. Please move."
"You are too polite, Lord Lv."
Lv Desheng accompanied Zhou Chengzhong and others for a meal, arranged accommodation for them, and left Lv Zhiyuan to run errands for them.
When Lv Desheng returned home, his family congratulated him.
"Congratulations, Dad, congratulations, Dad, get promoted and make money, and move up step by step."
"Congratulations, Grandfather, congratulations, get promoted and make money, and move up step by step."
Looking at his children and grandchildren, Lv Desheng said happily, "Congratulations, haha."
He touched the mustache on his chin and thought to himself that the position of county magistrate was still too low before. Now that he has become a county governor, he can better protect his family and relatives.
The next day, Lv Desheng rarely stayed in bed and didn't want to get up.
Jiang was cleaning the room, "You'd better get up, A Li is waiting for you, she must have something to say."
Lv Desheng pulled the quilt over his head, looking like he didn't want to listen.
Jiang didn't care about him, and didn't even try to persuade him.
Sure enough, not long after, Lv Desheng opened the quilt and got up reluctantly.
He muttered, "These children are all debts!"
When Lv Desheng and Jiang came to the main hall together, they found that not only the little girl and son-in-law were there, but also the eldest son and daughter-in-law, the youngest son, and the eldest girl and his wife. It was obvious that his little girl had something to say.
Lv Desheng looked at his daughter and said helplessly, "Dad just got promoted yesterday, can't you let Dad be happy again? Can't you take a break?"
Others covered their mouths and laughed.
Lu Songli also laughed, and then flattered her father, "Dad, you are so young, one night's rest is enough."
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Lu Desheng couldn't do anything with her.
"Dad, I want to open a college, and you will be the honorary principal."