Even in the coldest winter, the water in the Yangtze River would not freeze because it was not during the Little Ice Age.
A large group of people and goods had just crossed the river and were once again on the road to Xi 'an.
When they came from Guangzhou, they had been heading north. After crossing the Yangtze River, they headed northwest.
Otherwise, they would have to go to Zhengzhou and then travel from Zhengzhou to Chang 'an.
This position was equivalent to the relationship between the two right-angled sides and the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
"Mr. Zhang, the road you built is really good. So many people want to thank you."
Yan Jie carried his things and followed beside Lianzhi with a flattering smile.
"What does this road have to do with me? I don't care about the trial. "Zhang Jiuling put on a waistcoat.
After crossing the Yangtze River, the temperature here dropped to about 16 or 17 degrees Celsius.
The weak people in Yan's and other people's families were taken care of. Even if they were going to be beheaded, they could not lack the necessary guarantees before the trial.
"Mr. Zhang, help me put in a good word. I know you are going to be the Prime Minister. I gave you some soup when you built the road. My house has been raided and I didn't get any benefits."
Yan Jie was afraid of death, especially on the road where he could be sentenced to death. The feeling of walking towards death was not a good feeling.
He had already realized that he had been deceived.
In Driving Yuan County, he had destroyed all the evidence that could be unfavorable to him. Some of it was not even recorded.
It was difficult to sentence him with only witnesses. However, he had gotten more than 200,000 yuan in benefits.
There was no evidence in Driving Yuan County, but 200,000 yuan was enough to sentence his family to death.
He was also trying to recall if he had ever killed anyone.
He blamed himself for being tempted by money. If he had not asked for bribes and robbed so many things, how could he be sentenced?
"I don't dare. I don't want to leave a bad name in Driving Yuan County. I will help you say that I might not be the Prime Minister anymore. I am greedy for power. "
Zhang Jiuling was very happy. From the information he had gathered, Yan Jie used power to gain benefits in Driving Yuan County.
For example, he would arrange for the people to open up wastelands for 20 days a year. After that, he would find a way to occupy the land.
There was also the silver from the local silver mines, which he embezzled.
When it came to other people, he would threaten and beat them.
In theory, he should be hanged and his family exiled.
However, those things were not done by him alone. There were many people involved. If everyone was willing to protect him, they would all be exiled.
Zhang Jiuling did not know what to do. Go back and ask Li Yi.
If Li Yi said to kill, then he would kill.
Li Yi said that they would be spared from death, but the important figures of the Yan family would be spared.
Right now, he was looking at a group of people who were anxious and regretful. Along the way, he could hear the sound of crying from time to time, especially at night.
Women cried, men cried, and children cried as well.
The people of Kaiyuan County had cried and were filled with grief and indignation. Now, it was the turn of the culprit. Zhang Jiuling was happy. You also have a day like this!
"Zhang Gong, I need to provide you with something important. I know of a silver mine that needs to be dug very deep. I don't dare to dig too deep for fear of being discovered."
Yan Jie wanted to perform a meritorious deed in exchange. He wanted to use the location of the silver mine in exchange for Zhang Jiuling to put in a good word for his family.
"Hehe!" Zhang Jiuling tilted his head and looked at Yan Jie.
"I just discovered it at the beginning of this year, so I didn't have time to dig it up. I can only talk to you. "Yan Jie continued to probe.
"Li Yi, have you heard of this name? He will give you the location of the silver mine. Not to mention silver mines, he knows all kinds of mines. "
Zhang Jiuling shook his head. What was the use of telling him?
If he went back and became the Prime Minister, would he dare to send people to dig? If he told the Emperor, would the Emperor care?
"Zhang Gong, you see that there are beautiful women in my family. Why don't we …"
"I think you are dead. I am bullying the women in your family. Do you want to kill me?" Zhang Jiuling's smile turned cold.
"Yan Jie, are you tired? Hang this around your neck and put it in front of your chest."
Pang Kuang came from the side and hung a bag of more than five kilograms around Yan Jie's neck.
Yan Jie lowered his head. The bag of more than five kilograms was quite heavy. Most importantly, it was hanging around his neck.
He was also carrying a big basket with something in it.
… …
Greenhouses were being built in the counties of the capital, including the surrounding prefectures.
The commoners and the merchants who had the money to hire people to plant greenhouses were waiting for the days to pass. The vegetables in the greenhouses could make a fortune.
The weather was getting colder. The onions in the fields were dug out and bundled with straw and straw to sell.
As for the cabbage, it would take a few more days. The commoners prepared large vats and stones for the cabbage to harvest.
Bundles of onions were bought and placed in suitable places. If it was too cold, it would not be convenient to use.
If it was too hot, the onions would not be preserved.
The Li Family Zhuangzi's onions were also harvested. They were not for sale and were stored in the cellar.
When other people bought onions, they were used as seasoning and pickled vegetables. They were soaked in soy sauce or added a bit of salt.
The Li Family Zhuangzi's onions were also used for cooking, such as eggs and meat.
In addition, onions were considered medicine and could not be left out.
If they planted too many onions, they felt that they could not be sold at a high price. At the same time, those who could afford it would make dried onions.
For example, Zhangsun Xin was hiring people to make chopped onions.
He knew that the soldiers at the frontlines needed it and the Li Family Zhuangzi would buy it. Thus, he prepared in advance.
This time, he did not plan to donate. He wanted to make money, including the greenhouse.
Of course, he could donate a little. His wife had a child. If she was in danger during childbirth, wouldn't she have to ask for help?
Zhangsun Xin had already decided that when she was about to give birth, he would let his wife live in the Li Family Zhuangzi.
The first child was not easy. He hoped that it would be a son.
"Don't hurt your hands when you cut the onions. Although it is calculated by the piece, it is not easy to cut the skin. It will be troublesome if you cut your fingers."
Zhangsun Xin was patrolling the workshop on behalf of his wife. Otherwise, his wife would think that they were all women.
His concubine did not follow him. She was serving his wife. Otherwise, the 'main wife' would not allow the concubine to sleep with him at night.
The reason could be that his health was not good and he needed to recuperate.
He looked at the group of people wearing masks and cutting onions. He was afraid that someone would cut their hands.
The workshop had to be open and could not be closed. If so many onions were cut together, they would faint if they were closed.
The weather was cold, and it was easy to not be sensitive.
After saying that, he turned and left. It was too suffocating. He did not wear a mask.
"Dongzhu, quick, go to the river. There is a boat coming. It is going against the current very fast." Luo Oucheng ran over and called Zhangsun Xin.
"Is it not normal for a boat to be fast? It has propellers. "Zhangsun Xin did not understand.
"A big boat, a 200 feet long boat. It is smoking." Luo Oucheng explained.
He lowered his voice and said, "His Majesty and King Song are on it. They are standing together with Li Dongzhu."
"Ah? Quick, I will go and take a look. Be careful when you speak. If you see them later, don't make a sound. "
When Zhangsun Xin heard that His Majesty was coming, he was excited. He could finally see him again.
In the past, he could always see him. Now that he was so far away, how could he see him? He could not find an excuse.
The big house and big bed were given to him for free. His Majesty did not want to transfer him back. Otherwise, he would not be able to make a fortune.
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