Chapter 67 Winning the Order
After Zhu Mingqing left, County Magistrate Wang frowned, his chubby face full of worry.
"Is what Madam Zhu said true or false?"
Why is it never ending?
Mrs. Wang's expression was also very solemn. They had really not thought about this problem before.
Mrs. Zhu did remind them.
"Master, we have to be on guard!"
"Why!"
County Magistrate Wang sighed deeply, put his hands behind his back, and kept thinking about this matter in his mind.
The people were either dead or injured, and now they are finally safe.
Although the houses were destroyed and the fields were flooded, at least there is hope for the future.
But if an epidemic occurs, there will be no way for this city of Zhen to survive.
County Magistrate Wang always slept restlessly at night.
In a daze, he saw that the city of Zhen was flooded and everyone was dead, even he was not spared.
Many years later, no one heard the name Zhencheng again.
The territory that originally belonged to Zhencheng only included the waters of the Zhen River and the Dongshan Mountain.
All traces of life turned into a handful of yellow earth.
Disappeared in the river of history.
There was no one around, and no matter how he shouted, no one showed up.
The scene was too real, and it frightened him and woke him up.
It was already bright outside, and County Magistrate Wang lay there blankly, not moving.
Mrs. Wang came in excitedly from outside: "Master, the flood has all dissipated, we can go down the mountain now!"
When she started to pack up, the person on the bed didn't react at all.
She turned her head and saw her husband with a dull look in his eyes, and frowned slightly.
Then she raised her left hand and waved it in front of him, "What are you thinking about? Hurry up and get your things!"
County Magistrate Wang, however, grabbed her hand, as if realizing it was just a dream, and asked excitedly, "Is Zhencheng still there?"
"What's wrong with you? Of course Zhencheng is here, how could he disappear?!" Mrs. Wang answered unhappily while shaking off his hand.
County Magistrate Wang continued to pull people.
After a while, he suddenly burst into laughter.
He murmured, "It's still there, everything is there."
As he spoke, tears began to fall from the corners of his eyes.
Mrs. Wang touched his forehead and asked, "Are you dreaming?"
Then she put down the clothes she was packing and hugged him comfortingly.
County Magistrate Wang hugged the other person back, and sobbing sounds were heard.
Mrs. Wang sighed and said nothing.
But then, he used more force with his hands, strangling Madam Wang so hard that she could hardly breathe, and slapped him on the head.
She said with great momentum: "It's not over yet, right? Do you want to go home?!"
County Magistrate Wang chuckled and released the man, then stood up impatiently:
"Let's go, pack up and go home!"
…
At the foot of Dongshan Mountain.
Many people couldn't help but shed tears when they saw their destroyed homes.
But no matter what, this is their home, no matter how broken or rotten it is, they will rebuild it.
More than half of the county government office was also destroyed. The first thing County Magistrate Wang did after coming down the mountain was to start counting the casualties in the county and then ask for money from his superiors!
The house needs to be repaired, the people need food and drink, and the dam needs to be rebuilt...
There are so many things to do.
If the prefect lets him pay for it himself again, he will definitely ask for an explanation this time!
Under the leadership of County Magistrate Wang, construction work on the city of Zhen also began.
"Sir, there's a young man outside looking for you." Master Qin walked into the study, his face beaming with joy. "I heard he's here to sell grain."
In this situation, there is not much food left.
"Oh?" County Magistrate Wang was indeed interested. "Hurry and invite the person in!"
…
At the same time, Tao Zhizhou of Anzhou Prefecture in Yuzhou area also received a letter from Wang County Magistrate.
He was so busy now that he opened it and took a look, and his eyes immediately widened.
Seeing his expression, Judge Chang couldn't help but ask, "Sir, is there something wrong?"
"Impossible!" Tao Zhizhou stood up suddenly, "How could the casualties in Zhencheng be so few?!"
Now it’s not just Yuzhou, almost the entire Southern Xia Dynasty has suffered from floods.
There were no fewer than twenty towns destroyed by the floods.
The casualties in Anzhou Prefecture were even more severe, while the entire county of Zhencheng suffered only a few dozen casualties?!
Tao Zhizhou frowned, wondering if County Magistrate Wang had lied about the disaster in order to gain merit.
"Sir, this is also a good thing!"
Chang Tongpan's mind suddenly came to his senses.
"If His Majesty knew about the situation in Zhencheng, he would definitely feel relieved, and you would also have contributed a lot!"
Tao Zhizhou thought about it carefully again, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
He hadn't thought it through.
Even if Wang Shouzhi made a contribution, in the end he would still be at his mercy!
…
After coming out of the county government office and turning two corners, Luo Xiao took off the veil on his head only after he was sure that there was no one behind him.
"call--"
He exhaled heavily, patted his chest and said, "It was a close call. I was almost recognized."
Wen Baolu smiled and patted his shoulder: "You acted quite well just now, keep it up."
Luo Xiao looked smug: "That's right, don't you see who I am?"
It’s just playing a rich young man, which is easy to do.
Wen Baolu: "Shall we continue?"
Luo Xiao raised his eyebrows: "Let's walk."
Qiao's Rice Shop in the east of the city.
Shopkeeper Qiao looked at the two people opposite him with a smile, and was surprised when he learned the purpose of their visit.
Anyone who still has food at this time is probably not an ordinary person.
Besides, how could it be traced back to him?
Luo Xiao crossed his legs and drank tea leisurely.
Wen Baolu, acting as the steward of a large family, smiled gently and said, "Manager Qiao is an upright and honest person. The Ming family believes that they have not chosen the wrong person."
That's right.
They have always claimed to be from the Ming family, and took the second character of Zhu Mingqing's name.
After all, when the Zhu family is mentioned, people will inevitably think too much.
Shopkeeper Qiao was delighted to be praised so highly. He laughed heartily, "That's right, that's right... But how much grain can you sell me?"
"How much does Manager Qiao need?" Wen Baolu asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Qiao's heart skipped a beat.
We have been doing business for many years, how can we not understand the meaning of this?
Does this mean that no matter how much he asks, the other party can provide it?
What is the origin of this Ming family?
Shopkeeper Qiao's mind was full of twists and turns. He raised his hand tentatively and said, "Five tons?"
Wen Baolu turned his head to look at Luo Xiao, indicating that it was his turn to go on stage.
The two had a clear division of labor: Wen Baolu was responsible for negotiations, while Luo Xiao was responsible for the final statement and signing.
brush--
Luo Xiao closed his folding fan and looked at Wen Baolu: "Okay, sign the contract!"
After pressing the fingerprints, Shopkeeper Qiao was still a little slow to react.
Five tons?
Just take it down like that?
If he had known earlier, he would have asked for more.
If the goods cannot be used up in Zhencheng, they can be transported to other places and sold!
"Shopkeeper Qiao, please pay attention to the first clause of our agreement. If the price exceeds the market price, you must pay ten times the compensation!"
Before leaving, Wen Baolu reminded again.
Shopkeeper Qiao repeatedly assured: "The Ming family is righteous, and I am not the kind of person who is blinded by money."
…
After leaving Qiao’s Rice Shop, the two went to two other shops.
Only when the three parties check and balance each other can the country be stable.
"We have the order, but where will the food come from?"
Luo Xiao was worried. Transportation was inconvenient nowadays, and it would take some time to transport his grandfather over. He was afraid that they couldn't wait.
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