It was a hot summer day and it was noon.

Several notices were posted in refugee shelters throughout Jingzhou City.

The refugees gathered around with nothing to do, looking forward to it and quietly looking at the notice on the wall.

Although none of them could read, let alone understand what was written on the notice, this did not stop them from wanting to watch the fun.

Their intuition told them that there was something wrong with the notice.

Because previous notices were all messy and had several big seals on them, but today's notice only had one seal.

At this moment, a young man wearing a thin shirt and a bun, who was obviously from a poor family, walked over.

"Everyone, make way. The scholar is here. Let him tell us."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The onlookers quickly made way for a clear path.

The young man quickly came to the notice and read out the content word for word.

"We are now recruiting workers to dig the canal. The more you work, the more you get. The number of places is limited, so please come first."

"Those who work on the canal will be provided with two meals of fine grain daily and a salary of five cents."

As the young man finished reading the last word, the onlookers instantly became excited.

"Oh my God! Two full meals a day and five cents in wages. Is there such a good thing in the world?"

"Oh! This porridge is so bland, who would believe what this damn court says?"

"That's right, a bunch of useless officials who can't even get a full meal while doing forced labor. Who would believe this nonsense?"

"Why don't you give it a try? I don't have much to do every day anyway. I'm not feeling well just lying around. I might even get paid if I move around."

“…”

The refugees discussed the matter heatedly, but it was all talk and no action.

No one wants to be the first to try something new.

The people were very disappointed with the foolish court, and no one was willing to believe what was said above.

Ever since the death of Prime Minister Zhang Jiangling and the empress took power, those officials have become derelict, only caring about enriching themselves, taking bribes and breaking the law, and never caring about their lives.

They wouldn't believe a single punctuation mark in the notice.

Who knows which high-ranking official came up with this to fool people.

After all, it was just a seal, and it was definitely not issued by the imperial court.

If you work hard but still get nothing in return, where can you go to seek justice?

After all, the people do not fight against the officials.

"Let's go, there's nothing new..."

"Let's go, let's go. Don't be fooled. They are all a bunch of ruthless people."

"That's right. If they sell me, I'll have to help them count the money."

"I think so."

"Me too."

“…”

The refugees watching were already showing signs of leaving.

"Sir, what should we do?" The clerk hiding in the dark looked at Wei Wuyin with a worried look on his face and asked.

Wei Wuyin's face was calm, and he raised one hand slowly and calmly.

Immediately, the next second.

The clerk in charge of posting the notice shouted, "Everyone who registers now will receive ten coins."

Then, a few burly, energetic actors suddenly jumped out from the refugee crowd, staring, and squeezed forward, shouting:

"Sir, we want to sign up."

"Sir, add me..."

"Sir, I do the same!"

"Me too!"

The refugees watching shook their heads and looked at the group as if they were fools.

He has never been beaten, he is too stupid and naive.

Can you trust what officials say?

Then the sun will rise from the west!

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

However.

After the men finished registering, the clerk in charge yelled at the top of his voice, "Everyone line up, line up, and get your money."

In full view of the public, each person who registered received ten copper coins.

Is there real money to be had? Or is it just ten cents? Only a fool would not take advantage of such a good opportunity, right?

This caused a huge uproar.

A few skinny monkeys with shifty eyes ran up to the clerk and said excitedly:

"Sir, sir, is there still time to sign up?"

"Yes, come and sign up, first come first served, there are not many places left." The clerk shouted loudly.

"Count me in, count me in!"

For a time, countless people responded and the crowd was scrambling to get in.

Hey!

This kid is really good!

He is only in his twenties and has just started working as an official.

He is even better at manipulating people's hearts than me, an old hand who has been struggling for more than ten years.

How am I going to live from now on?

Comparing yourself to others will make you feel thief!

well……

Wei Wuyin expressed that he was very hurt.

…

Night falls.

The mountains gradually became deeper and the shadows of the trees reflected the moonlight.

Most places in Jingzhou City were silent, and one could almost hear the sound of twinkling stars.

Pingkangfang was brightly lit.

This is the most prosperous place in the entire Jingzhou City. Kings, generals, merchants, Hu people, and Kunlun slaves gather here day and night, singing and dancing, and lingering here.

And tonight.

Haiyue Cottage was the center of everyone's attention and extremely lively, with greetings, flattery, casual conversation, good mornings and laughter all mixed together.

Almost all the dignitaries, gentry and celebrities in the entire Jingzhou gathered here!

Just to attend a poetry reading, I bought a cultural heirloom to protect my home.

At this moment, many big names gather at Haiyue Cottage. Who wouldn’t want to show their talents and win their favor?

Therefore, the children of wealthy families and the children of poor families gathered in groups of three or five to have conversations and recite poems, which was very lively.

"Talent and character go hand in hand! If one's character is noble, one's talent will naturally be extraordinary; if one's talent is outstanding, one's character will naturally be high."

A young man holding a strange feather fan shouted.

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