Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan accompanied the old man to finish his meal. After a short rest, they went outside together.
"Don't stop me. Let me die. I don't want to live anymore." Before the three of them could get close, they heard a person's shouts. It seemed that he was fine. Judging from the voice, he was full of confidence.
As they walked closer, they could finally see the person's appearance clearly. At this time, his face was like an eggplant, round and a little flat. His hair was tied up on his head with a rope.
His clothes were green. They were wet from the water and were about four feet eight inches tall. He had single eyelids, a short nose, and thick lips.
He shouted that he wanted to die. No one caught him. Only three yamen runners took out their knives and held them against his body, preventing him from jumping into the lake.
"Don't stop me. I don't want to live anymore. Get out of the way. Let me die." The person saw that many people had surrounded him and shouted even louder.
He held the back of the knife and wanted to take it away. The yamen runner held the knife against his neck and asked, "Where did you come from? What are you doing? "
"I want to die. Why do you care where I come from? Don't tremble. You'll cut it." Being held by the knife, the person didn't dare to move. He stood there and didn't even dare to turn his head. However, he still didn't change his mind about jumping into the lake.
The yamen runner was angry. "I won't move. You can move. Don't you want to die? I'll fulfill your wish. "
"If you don't move, I won't move. I want to die by jumping into the lake. I don't want to die by a knife." The person's cold sweat flowed down together with the water on his hair.
"You're making trouble, right?" The yamen runner shouted again, scaring the person.
"I'm not making trouble. Between the Clouds and the Water forced me. I want to die in the lake Between the Clouds and the Water," the person said again.
The people around him laughed scornfully at the same time.
"Tell me, how did Between the Clouds and the Water force you? You're working Between the Clouds and the Water? "asked one of the people in charge of Between the Clouds and the Water.
The man shook his head, looked at the people around him, and angrily said, "It's all because of that curved plow. I had thought of it, but when I was about to do it, someone else did it first. I asked around, and the person who made the curved plow was the boss behind Between the Clouds and the Water. If they didn't make it, then the credit would be mine.
If I could be an official and earn a lot of money, I wouldn't be like this now, where I can only repair people's plows and do some chores. Don't you think it's because of Between the Clouds and the Water? "
The surrounding people let out scornful laughter again. Some even began to curse. What kind of person was this? To think that he could find such a reason to jump into the lake. It was obvious that he knew that nothing would happen if he jumped into the lake, so he deliberately came over to cause trouble.
The Yamen runner took back his knife and pointed at the lake, saying, "Now you can jump. No one will stop you, and no one will save you. Jump."
"You want me to die? I know what you're planning. Are you afraid that I'll tell others about this? My curved plow must have been stolen by you, and then you made it out to be yours. I'm going to find my uncle and sue you. My surname is Liu. Remember this. Do you know who my uncle is? "
The man stopped moving and began to threaten. Unfortunately, Zhangjia Zhuangzi didn't copy him. Even if he did, no one would believe him. The Zhang family made all kinds of things, and they had skilled people who specialized in this.
"My uncle is a high-ranking official in the capital. When the time comes to punish you, I will definitely find him. Who can lend me some money first? I don't have any money to go back."
The man continued, which led to a burst of laughter.
"Your uncle is a high-ranking official in the capital. Why are you dressed so shabbily? You don't even have a travel fee. How did you get here? "someone couldn't help but ask.
"I haven't seen my uncle yet. I didn't find the place. I came from somewhere else. My grandfather said that there is an uncle who is a high-ranking official in the capital. He is in charge of many people, and he is also in charge of this curved plow.
I walked around the capital, but the place is too big. I didn't find him, so I came to find the person who stole my curved plow. If you are willing to compensate me, I won't mention this matter. When I came, I said that I came to participate in the competition. I didn't spend any money, and I didn't spend any money on food. "
This person explained to the person who asked him the question. Everyone despised him even more. He pretended to be a contestant and freeloaded all the way here. He even took a free ride on the boat just to cause trouble for others. They didn't know why the boat that was transporting people allowed him to board.
At this time, the old man said, "Your surname is Liu, and your uncle's surname is also Liu. He is in charge of this curved plow? He is a high-ranking official. Is your uncle called Liu Zhirou? He is the current Minister of Works. I know where he lives. Go to Vermilion Bird Avenue and ask around. There is a shop called Anren Fang there. When you see your uncle, tell him to take some time to come to Between the Clouds and the Water. There is good news. "
After the old man finished speaking to the man, he said to Zhang Xiaobao, "Xiao Bao, get someone to give him some money. See if it is true. If it is true, he is a distant relative of the Liu family. If it is false, it is not easy for him to come here. Don't catch him."
Zhang Xiaobao nodded. The person in charge immediately sent someone to get the money.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not plan to do anything to this man. It was easy to lock him up, but the effect was too small. There were not many people who came to find trouble. Moreover, this man did not have any powerful skills. If it was another trading firm, it would be another story. Letting him go would let people see the Zhang family's generosity.
That man really did remember the place the old man said. He repeated it over and over again, as if he was afraid of forgetting. The people around him did not say anything more. They all talked about how Between the Clouds and the Water was the safest place. There was no need to worry about falling and dying. The wine and dishes Between the Clouds and the Water were also good.
At this time, the waiter brought the money over. He was afraid that it would be inconvenient for him to take it out and spend it, so he specially divided the money into 100 strings. One of the strings was divided into 10 strings of 10 copper coins. This kind of consideration for details made the people around him start to praise the various benefits of Between the Clouds and the Water Restaurant. At the same time, they despised this man who came to make trouble.
This man was really not polite. He reached out and took the money. He looked at the people around him and then looked at the old man. He said to the old man, "Who are you? How do you know my uncle? When I mention you to my uncle, I have to say your name. Otherwise, how can my uncle, who is such a high official, remember an old man? My name is Liu Feitong. "
"Oh! Good name. If you really see your uncle, tell him that Old Man Bi asked him, how high is a minister? Can such a high official condescend to come here? "
The old man laughed and said to Liu Feitong.
"Ah? How high is a minister? "Liu Feitong did not know.
"Not high, just a third level official. The county magistrate of Sanshui County is a seventh level official. He will be a sixth level official soon. A little higher than a county magistrate. They all have a hard life." The old man explained and let out a sigh. Only those who knew his original position would understand this sigh.
Liu Feitong thought for a moment and said, "A high official, really a high official. I will go find my uncle. When the time comes, I will ask Between the Clouds and the Water to compensate me. Such a high official, the county magistrate does not dare to protect him, hahahaha."
As he spoke, he went to find a boat to enter the capital. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan sighed at the same time. The two of them were really helpless. They did not know how a high official like Liu Zhirou could have a distant relative, so they just let it be.
When the people around saw that there was no more drama to watch, they dispersed one after another. Some people even wanted to jump down from the window to experience it, but they were told that jumping down was also okay. One jump would cost a hundred copper coins. They all gave up on the idea. It was really too expensive.
"Grandpa Bi, why are you looking for him? What if this person is a swindler? "Zhang Xiaobao saw that it was quiet and asked the old man.
The old man took their hands and walked towards the pavilion. As he walked, he said, "If he is a swindler, when the competition is over, I will have someone call him. If he is not a swindler, it is even better. The Minister of Works is naturally in charge of the Ministry of Works.
Let him come over and see what your house made. The place where I live first made that fan. There is not much wind outside, so one end is connected to the water. When the water of the small river rushes over, the fan in the house really starts to turn. Put a basin of ice or water in front of the house, and it is indeed cooling.
There are records of this in some books, but there are not many places to do it. I think it is convenient. Maybe it can be used in other aspects in the future. I let him come over just to see those small parts and think about it. As for the book of nature, after I finish learning it, I will talk to him, especially about the Clairvoyance.
I am an old man who is about to die. Even if I lose my official position, the Ministry of Works can't just casually send someone over, right? If he doesn't come, I won't give him the book of nature. I will only let the person he sends take a look at the Clairvoyance. He will be anxious to death. "
The old man's words left Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan dumbfounded. They did not expect the old man to have such a mischievous side. The thing the old man was talking about was naturally the fan that the two of them were thinking about. He gave the general idea and blueprint to the craftsman. With his experience, he really made it.
The first family in Linshui was working on a certain house at night when no one was there. The old man lived in a two-story house. It was more convenient, so he fixed it first. He didn't expect the old man to have so many things to consider.
The old man became interested when he talked about this. He said to the two of them, "When you go back, let your family think about this little thing and see what it can be used for. When the time comes, it will benefit your family, especially Xiao Bao's father. If he has more credit, he will have an excuse to be promoted in the future. Otherwise, people will not accept such a young job."
"Ah? It is still early. No matter what, we have to make Huayuan County into Shang County. It will take at least two years. "Zhang Xiaobao said.
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