Chapter 156: Can't Return Empty-Handed
The woman's bold behavior shocked everyone, and even many people present felt an indescribable tense atmosphere.
Despite this, in theory, since this woman did attack an official appointed by the court, she should be subject to extremely severe punishment according to the law, and may even face the death penalty.
However, because the county magistrate's daily behavior was so despicable, the villagers talked about his various unjust actions.
Many villagers came from far away and gathered in front of the government office, loudly expressing their grievances, hoping that God would hear their voices and seek justice for the victimized family.
In the end, the court finally listened to public opinion, retried the case of the falsely accused family, and sentenced the entire family to exile. Although this result was still regrettable, it was the best outcome compared to the more severe punishment they had faced before.
But the heroic behavior of the people in this area soon spread throughout the court and the country.
Whether it was officials in the court or ordinary people from all over the country, they were all shocked and proud of the brave people here.
From then on, the story of this incident became one of the topics passed on by word of mouth among countless people, and it spread widely and far-reachingly.
From then on, all officials transferred here behaved very dutifully and did not dare to overstep the line in any way.
Originally, the natural resources that can be mined and utilized in this place are relatively scarce. Even if one wants to exploit and squeeze them through various means, the results are not very significant. Moreover, when implementing these measures, there will always be a strong sense of uneasiness deep in the heart - after all, no one wants to live in fear all day long;
But on the other hand, if one is too incompetent or has no political achievements, it means that one may stagnate here and not get promotion opportunities for a long time.
As a result of the combined effect of these two factors,
So after careful consideration, the government decided to build some infrastructure in this area, so as to at least ensure that they would not return empty-handed when reporting performance to senior management at the end of the year.
Regardless of the purpose of making such an arrangement, it has in fact brought tangible benefits to local residents.
In particular, the construction of post stations and surrounding specialty shops was extremely successful: these facilities not only attracted a large number of passing travelers to rest, thus driving the booming local economy; at the same time, as tax revenue increased, the welfare benefits of government staff also improved accordingly, which was truly a move that killed two birds with one stone.
The heavy rain lasted for more than an hour and finally stopped.
The sky after the rain was exceptionally clear and bright, and you could almost smell the fresh air with every breath. However, the scene in the courtyard was somewhat distressing: as the accumulated water had not yet receded and the soil was soft, the entire courtyard looked quite messy.
Looking at the muddy ground, Zhao Chunhua couldn't help feeling helpless.
But she did not slack off.
Instead, he let the young Stone sit in a cart woven from bamboo strips and play by himself to prevent him from getting dirty.
Then he rolled up his wide sleeves to reveal his strong arms, picked up the old-fashioned broom that had been placed in the corner for a long time, and began the arduous task of cleaning the house.
With the help of the tools in her hands, she carefully cleared away the debris accumulated on the ground bit by bit, and then repeatedly rinsed it with clean water several times until no obvious signs of dirt were seen.
Hard work pays off. After an afternoon of hard work, the yard was restored to its former clean and beautiful state.
At this moment, there were no other family members who needed care, so I took advantage of the rare free time, put on waterproof boots, stepped out of the house and came to my own small vegetable garden.
There are all kinds of fresh vegetables that are just beginning to grow and sprout, and now is the critical period that requires careful care.
In order to ensure that each crop can get enough sunlight and nutrients to facilitate its healthy growth, she carefully identified and pulled out the excess seedlings, and put the slightly stronger but not yet mature parts directly into the basket as the day's ingredients for storage for later use.
Then take out the wooden barrel prepared in advance, fill it with fine powder made from burning dry plant branches and leaves, and sprinkle it evenly on each surviving plant to cover the surface with a thin layer as a protective measure to reduce the risk of disease and pest infestation.
Due to the lack of pesticides at that time, Zhao Chunhua did not know how to make it herself, so she could only sprinkle some firewood ash from time to time to replace the insecticide effect of pesticides.
Although this method is simple and crude, it has a certain effect.
This method is quite effective. The vegetables grown not only grow well with broad and vibrant leaves, but also if timely controlled, there are almost no signs of insect bites. They look particularly green and healthy, making people feel happy just by looking at them.
The peas have sprouted and a green patch has emerged from the ground. It is expected that the first crop will be harvested in a few days.
Then you can taste the fresh vegetables that you have grown yourself.
The vegetable plots in the courtyard are located on both sides of the main house.
The left side is close to the kitchen, so most of the plants are herbs used for seasoning.
For example, onions, garlic sprouts, coriander and mint.
These herbs give off a light, fresh scent that adds a touch of homely warmth to the kitchen.
Close to the courtyard wall are the newly planted vegetable seeds. They have just emerged from the soil and still need careful care.
The field on the right is mainly planted with broad beans and peas.
Both of these vegetables can be eaten by picking their tender tips, and they taste delicious, but sufficient oil should be added when cooking to make them taste even more delicious. This is also the experience Zhao Chunhua summed up after many attempts.
Because there is no one to help look after the children, we cannot tidy up the areas outside today.
If the weather was good, she could take Xiao Shitou with her and pay more attention; but it had just rained and the whole ground was muddy and water was everywhere. There was no place to stand. She had to wait until tomorrow when Shu Ziying came to look after the child and she could do some work.
After the rain stopped, the sun did not come out again. Instead, there was a hint of chill in the air, making people feel a little cool.
Zhao Chunhua carefully moved the bamboo crib into the kitchen and began to prepare dinner.
Rice is usually steamed in a full pot at a time, so there is naturally no need to cook rice again today.
Remove the roots of the seedlings and wash off the soil with water. Then, Zhao Chunhua cut off a small piece of lean meat, wrapped it with sweet potato starch, added a handful of sweet potato vermicelli and a small piece of tofu, and cooked them together into a pot of hot soup.
Although this simple meal is ordinary, it is full of warmth and thought.
Before adding the salt, she carefully took out a small piece of tender tofu, preparing to crush it with small stones and mix it into the porridge, which would increase the nutrition and taste.
Prepare a bowl of chili powder-based dipping sauce, add a little peppercorns and chopped green onions, and a simple dinner is ready.
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