"Hmm!" Wu Guangzu acted as if he had just heard the news and asked again, "What did the people get?"
"I didn't make any preparations last night, so I only got 23 coins per person, and 35 or 36 coins per person."
Du Du continued to answer. It didn't matter if the Provincial Governor knew the answer or not.
"How do you exchange for money?" Wu Guangzu asked again.
Between the questions and answers, his status as the Provincial Governor was clearly displayed.
"Ten catties for one coin." Du Du answered again.
"How many crabs per catty?"
"Three or four naked crabs, and two big crabs per catty. One coin per crab."
"Three or four hundred crabs for ten coins? I heard that they need to be tied up with straw ropes, which takes a lot of time? "
"The ropes are soaked in water, so they are quite heavy. They weren't naked crabs at the time, so less than three or four hundred crabs for ten coins. "
"I want to buy big crabs for one coin per crab, and I need a thousand crabs. I think Wu Jieyu is thinking about the white water crabs in Luoyang Palace."
As Wu Guangzu spoke, he took out a voucher and handed it to Du Du.
Du Du took a step back and said, "If the Provincial Governor wants to eat it, I will ask someone to give it to you. I can't afford a thousand crabs."
"Two and a half for one catty." Wu Guangzu thought for a while and felt that it was indeed difficult to catch crabs, so he lowered the standard.
"How will the Provincial Governor deliver it to Wu Jieyu?" Du Du asked a crucial question. It was too late.
"Don't you have a cruiser?" Wu Guangzu asked naturally.
"A cruiser for smuggling goods? The Provincial Governor wants to give it to Wu Jieyu, His Majesty, Empress Wang, other concubines, the Retired Emperor … "
Du Du stopped. He didn't count anymore. There were many people, including the kings.
You have a thousand crabs, and it's really not enough.
"When the cruiser arrives, I will ask." Wu Guangzu hesitated and took the money back.
When he took half of it, he gritted his teeth and handed it back, "The people in the county are poor. Take it and see what is suitable for them."
"Provincial Governor Wu loves the people like his own children. However, I can't accept this money.
If the Provincial Governor gives money to the people, what about the other officials in Chu Zhou City?
I will tell the people about the Provincial Governor's righteousness and virtue. "
Du Du still refused. He could tell that the other party didn't want to give it to him.
After receiving it, the other officials would probably have to donate according to this method. Do you know if they would want to give it to you?
"It's my fault." Wu Guangzu took the money back. He was in a good mood, so there was no need to pay.
Just now, when he was thinking about how he was willing to fork out money for Wu Jieyu, did the people not think about it? Only then did he grit his teeth and give it to her.
Otherwise, if others talked about it, he would become the subject of flattery. Now that he had left the money behind, his good reputation would spread.
"I went out for a walk. I haven't been here for a long time. I wonder if the people have changed."
Since he was in a good mood, Wu Guangzu decided to take a stroll. He had to stay for the night.
They would only return when the cruiser arrived.
So that the people on the cruiser would know and then go to Luoyang Palace to talk to the relevant people.
"The last time the Provincial Governor came to the county, the people still haven't forgotten. It feels like yesterday."
Against his will, Du Du said, "When the hell did you come here?" On the contrary, I always return to my hometown here.
I don't have any other abilities, but at least I solved the problem of sending the children from the villages around Baishui Pond to the county to study.
Every half a month, a yamen runner would be sent back for three days so that the elders in the family wouldn't worry about it.
Outside, the people were setting up rows and making cages to catch crabs.
As they worked, they summarized their experience in catching crabs, including the technique of tying up the crab legs.
They wanted to use a month to earn a year's worth of money and have a good new year.
The villager was in charge of the kerosene lamp. Ten households were given one lamp and diesel.
The ten households discussed whether or not they should work at night. Then, they would look for him to carry the lamp, the one that belonged to them.
After using it, they had to take it back. They would take turns to guard the warehouse, a few people in a group. They were not allowed to leave during the day or night.
"Is this courtyard newly built? It wasn't here the last time I came. "Wu Guangzu pointed to a courtyard and said.
There were four main rooms in the courtyard, two east rooms, and one west room that was used as a warehouse.
The grass on the house was pressed tightly by you. The windows were new and had been painted with lime.
"The Provincial Governor still remembers. This is the eldest son of the sixth son. He got married in June this year.
Originally, there were two main rooms, but now there are two more main rooms. The eldest son and daughter-in-law are in the main room.
Although the youngest son isn't married, he built two east rooms and lives there.
The roof is newly painted. The entire village helped to paint the outside with lime, so it looks new. "
Du Du's words were filled with sarcasm. Do you think a newly painted roof and lime is a new courtyard?
"Oh ~ ~ No wonder it looks unfamiliar. Since the house can be built, life is indeed good!"
Wu Guangzu did not seem to understand the other meaning. Anyway, being able to build a new house means that their income has increased.
"The sixth son is a carpenter. He has many blueprints in the newspaper. After he understood them, he made things and sold them to the county."
This time, Du Du did not provoke the other party. He just needed to retort a little. If he continued to retort, the Provincial Governor would be angry.
"Only one family is rich. You are in charge of the county. You should let the people of the county live a good life."
Wu Guangzu retorted. You talk too much! You still dare to correct me?
Du Du secretly curled his lips. You are so narrow-minded.
"What are your plans for the coming year?" Wu Guangzu did not let him off.
"The sixth son's family is making beehives. Next year, there will be many different kinds of wild flowers in the county. This year, during the summer and autumn, we will look for wild seeds to collect.
After a few more days, we will burn the dry weeds near the lake and other places.
In the winter, it does not matter if it snows or not. Even if it rains, the ashes will fall into the ground.
Many people in the county are waiting for someone to split the beehives.
The flower chasers have already started to move south. We will exchange beehives with them. "
Du Du Du was not afraid. Come, I have already thought about it. Hongze County will be under my charge. When the time comes, I will report it to you.
Wu Guangzu looked at Du Du Du in surprise. Aiya! Fine! You still have such thoughts?
"Write a report to the provincial government. I will look for someone to verify it. If it is feasible, Hongze County will handle it."
If he tries to make me unhappy, I will stop you. I will say no.
"Of course. I will have to trouble the Provincial Governor."
Du Du Du replied, but in his heart, he did not agree. If you say no, then no?
Do you know that the next time the cruisers come over, I will talk to the Li Family Zhuangzi?
I will ask Li Dongzhu if there are any mistakes. If there are any mistakes, I will correct them.
At that time, if Li Dongzhu says yes, then you say no, who will listen to?
"Ga Wa Er, you are done with your work?" The old villager looked at Du Du Du with satisfaction.
Du Du helped to set the price. Ten catties for one coin. The village made a lot of money.
"Second Uncle, I am not busy. I just want to make the ordinary things seem more elegant. As for the kerosene lamp, I will build a wall and put it there separately."
Du Du went up and held the old villager's arm.
"Put it behind the ancestral temple for the old ancestors to see. Guarding the ancestral temple is like guarding the kerosene lamp. The people guarding the temple at night are not afraid."
The old villager chose a good place, the ancestral temple of the Du family.
What if someone had evil thoughts and stole something from the ancestral temple at night? Wouldn't they be afraid that the ancestors would come and arrest them?
If there was no evil in one's heart, why would they be afraid of the ancestral temple?
"Be careful not to burn it. Be careful when you light the incense and add oil to the lamp."
Du Du Du understood. The people guarding the temple in the future would be from the Du family.
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