Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did a big thing. The old man did not ask Zhang Xiaobao if he could decide on the money. Bi Shu had said in his letter that when the two kids did something, their family seemed to be very supportive. When they decided on something, they would tell their family and their family would agree.
This made the old man very puzzled. Why? Could it be that the family deliberately raised the two kids to do things outside? Or did the master predict this and tell the two kids in advance?
It was not until he saw the two kids that he figured it out. Although the two kids were young, they spoke and acted like little adults. They were well-behaved and steady. No wonder Bi Gou liked them. It was so comfortable to be with the two kids.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan prepared to cook something for the old man. They went to look for ingredients.
When Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were at peace with the old man, the prefecture was not peaceful.
Zhang Zhong naturally would not let go of the people he caught. Shen Guifu wanted to punish them directly. As for the person behind this, Li Xun would bear the responsibility. He did not care what the Shen family thought. He also had to send a memorial to ask the other side to investigate the Shen family. Li Xun and the people he followed and the money he brought this time were all confiscated.
The two arrested county magistrates were also sent to keep an eye on them. Zhang Zhong finished writing the impeachment memorials and had them send them to the capital through normal channels. When they arrived at the capital and received the approval, the construction here was almost done.
The original local people in the two counties were investigated to see if there were any serious crimes. If there were, they would be sentenced according to the crime. If not, they would be educated and continue to be employed. The officials under them were counted. Those who were involved were all arrested. The prison cells in the prefecture were almost full.
Those who were not local and could not be beheaded were sent to the docks to build a stronger dock. After a few days, when the people who were locked up became obedient, they would also be sent to work. There was no need to keep idle people.
After arranging the affairs of the two counties, Zhang Zhong posted a notice to let the people know the situation.
One day, in just one day, two people that the commoners hated were arrested. At the same time, a few other people were arrested as well. The commoners could not believe their eyes. The new good official was too amazing. In just a few days, he had been here.
He had the daily necessities, and the money of those who wanted to do something was also in his hands. He killed those who needed to be killed and captured those who needed to be captured. He acted swiftly and decisively.
"Xiao Sanzi, what do you think a good new official can do? I really didn't expect that those four people from the Division or whatever didn't dare to jump out and cause trouble. "
An old woman did not know how to read. It was the people from the inner courtyard of the Zhang Family and Wang Family who stood beside the notice and told the commoners the contents of the notice. There were too few commoners here who could read.
Now, the commoners were used to calling Zhang Zhong a good official, a good official. The person who was asked was a young man who had just returned from the seaside. He was carrying a basket of prawns and was preparing to set up a stall to sell them. It took more than two hours to walk from the seaside to here. He wanted to sell them quickly, but when he saw the notice, he stood there and listened.
When the old woman asked, the young man thought about it and shook his head. "I don't know. Anyway, it will be better in the future. Since two days ago, no one has come to rob me when I sell things. It seems that what the good official said that day was not wrong. My family has money. I want to borrow some money to buy a bigger boat so that I can fish more in the future."
"Okay, I want to change. If I have too much fish, even if I can't sell them, I can eat them as rations. It's better to dry them and keep them. It's better than starving. When you earn money, you must remember to return it to the good official. The good official should have money. I want to live a few more years and see what the good official can change this place."
The old woman smiled so much that her eyes almost couldn't be seen.
At this time, a person came from the east side of the street and ran directly to Xiao San. Xiao San hurriedly greeted him. This person was a manager of a restaurant in the city. He usually bought the fish and prawns that Xiao San caught.
"Uncle Xin, are you also here to see the notice?" Xiao San asked respectfully. He also turned his body to the side to let Weiwei see the prawns behind him, hoping that the person would buy them.
"What's there to look at? I've also posted one on my side. I'm happy to know that the scourge has been caught. Little San, I'm here to tell you a good thing. I thought you would arrive earlier today, but I didn't expect you to not arrive yet. I came out to take a look. I wanted Ah Ke to look for you, but Ah Ke is shy and shy."
Uncle Xin looked at Xiao San and said happily. Xiao San knew that Ah Ke was Uncle Xin's daughter. Every time he went to sell things, Ah Ke was in charge. What a beautiful girl. Unfortunately, his family was poor and he didn't dare to show any trace of affection.
Hearing Uncle Xin mention Ah Ke, Xiao San lowered his head, as if he was afraid of this name. His voice also became small. "Uncle Xin, what good thing is it? I really don't know. "
"It's a very good thing. Some people here want to cooperate with some local businesses. My shop is one of them. There are also fishermen. If you are willing to fish by yourself, you don't have to do anything. If you have other ideas, you can join the fishing company. The fishing company has big boats that can go farther into the sea. The things you catch will be better than what you get here.
When the time comes, the people in the fishing company will sell the things and share them with the people who join. They will also give money for the sick people, make clothes for them, and fix their houses. The people who join just need to fish and don't need to worry about selling things. It's said that the wages they earn will be several times higher than what they do by themselves. "
Uncle Xin patted Xiao San's shoulder and said. He thought that Xiao San was a good person and always wanted to marry his daughter to him.
Xiao San was surprised and asked, "If I join them and catch 100 catties of fish, they won't be able to give me 100 catties of fish? Will they deduct a part of it?"
"You can catch 100 catties of fish because they give you the boat and net. They also help you sell the fish. Do you want to get it? You can't be so heartless. "Uncle Xin was a little unhappy.
"That's not what I mean. I mean how much they deduct. If they deduct too much, they will have to make clothes for the people who join them and fix their houses. If they deduct too little, they will lose money. We can't let them lose money," Xiao San quickly explained. Uncle Xin was satisfied.
"I'm happy that Xiao San thinks this way. Join them. Who cares how much they deduct? As long as it's more than what you earned before, it's worth it. I don't think they will lose money. If you can catch more hawksbill turtles, you will have more money. These are tributes. Do a good job and build a new house. Ah Ke can live a good life with you in the future."
"Uncle Xin, I, I don't deserve …"
"Why don't you? If I say you can, then you can. You were late today. Ah Ke is still worried. Come back with me. I want all the shrimps in your basket. Remember to do a good job in the future. "
Uncle Xin didn't wait for Xiao San to finish. He pulled Xiao San and started to walk back. They had just taken two steps when a new notice was posted. They had to stop and wait for it to be read.
A servant girl in the inner courtyard of the Zhang family stood under the notice and said to the people gathered around, "From today onwards, all hawksbill turtles and other kinds of turtles are not allowed to dig up eggs on the beach. Even if they catch the small ones, they will be released.
In the future, we will dig some large ponds on the beach and put some weak hawksbill turtles and other kinds of turtles in them. Now, we will find someone who is most familiar with these things and will be in charge of this in the future. You must know what these things like to eat. You must be able to tell which ones are strong and which ones are weak when you see them.
Sign up here and tell us about your family. Our people will take note of it. You can't lie. If you lie, you will be beaten and sent to the docks to do manual labor. You won't be paid. "
The people didn't understand why they couldn't dig up eggs. Those eggs were very delicious. They also didn't know why they were raised. There were some in the sea and they could be caught. If they were raised, they would grow too slowly. How long would it take to raise them?
Someone asked this question. The servant girl looked at that person and said angrily, "You only think about yourself? If you don't leave something for your descendants and they are caught and lost, how will your descendants live? People who go hunting in the mountains know that those with cubs are not hunted. What's the difference between digging up eggs and killing the cubs?
Let me say this first. These are the words of my master. In the future, he will send people to watch. If anyone dares to dig up eggs and cause trouble, don't blame my master for being angry if they are caught. If my master is angry, even if there is no law, my master will find a way to make your life difficult. "
When the people heard that the good official valued this, they nodded. Xiao San said loudly, "My father knows how to do this. I will sign up for my father. We will listen to whatever the good official says. If anyone doesn't listen, they will be going against me."
When he shouted, the other people also shouted. They felt that the servant girl was right. If they were caught and lost, what would happen to their descendants in the future? They weren't afraid of those things growing slowly. After they died, they could leave it for their sons to continue raising.
People in the crowd began to stand up and sign up. Those who knew each other also recommended.
The mistress reported her family's situation. After the other party recorded it, she pressed her thumbprint. She turned to Uncle Xin and said happily, "Uncle Xin, I didn't expect that they would even take in people who can't walk. Now my father will have a job to do, and our family will have more money."
"Your father is quite capable. If he hadn't been pushed onto the reef and broken his leg, he would be considered a capable person. Now that the person who pushed your father has been beheaded, your family's life will be better in the future. Tomorrow, I will talk to your father about the matter between the two families. We can't delay it any longer. If we delay it any longer, Ah Ke will become an old maid."
Uncle Xin was also happy. He also didn't expect that a person with bad legs would be accepted by a good official. After his daughter married over, she wouldn't have to suffer.
The two of them talked as they walked. They talked about the past and their expectations for the future. The sea breeze blew, bringing along the clouds in the sky. Gradually, the sky darkened. However, the two of them didn't feel gloomy at all. Instead, they felt more comfortable.
"Let's go. Wash away all the old things and make this place clean." Xiao San shouted toward the sky when he arrived at the entrance of Uncle Xin's store.
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