The heavy rain made the drought in Jiangyin County experience a sweet rain after a long drought. Many commoners were cheering. That was because Jiangyin County had been in a drought for so long, and now the rain was finally coming.
However, some of the big clans and merchants in Jiangyin County were frowning. That was because they had previously said that Du Ye and the Xu Clan were messing around and deliberately exaggerating, saying that there might be a flood.
Now that it was raining, they were a little unhappy.
However, many people also felt that it was just a rain and wouldn't last forever. Therefore, under the current circumstances, many people hoped that the rain would end soon.
However, the rain didn't stop for three days in a row, nor did it show any signs of slowing down. On the contrary, the rain became heavier and more frightening.
Apart from the official roads in Jiangyin County, the rest of the roads were muddy and covered with puddles of water. Fortunately, the river channels in Jiangyin County had been cleaned up. Even if the river was swollen, it still flowed.
Three days of such heavy rain had caused great damage.
After all, there were many things that couldn't be done in the rain.
However, such a heavy rain was incomparably delightful for Xu Tu. He was in Xu Village, watching the rain for three days in a row. Even the lotus pond in the village was overflowing with water. He was actually happy.
Because it really was a heavy rain.
Xu Tu came to his grandfather Xu Yinhe's room and bowed. "Grandfather."
Xu Yinhe nodded. "Looking at your happy face, it should be a heavy rain. Three days of heavy rain should have flooded many places. However, because the river channels in Jiangyin County have been cleaned up, there haven't been any disasters for the time being. That's why you feel like you've breathed a sigh of relief and vented your anger, right? "
Xu Tu said, "Grandfather is wise!"
With an indignant look, he said, "When my Xu Family and County Magistrate Du were combing all the rivers, many people in our Jiangyin County mocked our Xu Family. They said that our Xu Family had nothing better to do and had nowhere to spend our money. At that time, I wanted to fight back. However, I suppressed the anger in my heart. Now, this heavy rain is the best proof. It proves that these people are looking down on us. "
Xu Yinhe smiled and said, "Kid, you're still a young man after all. Your emotions are all written on your face."
Xu Tu said, "Young people should have the vigor of young people. If he didn't have the vigor of a young man, could he still be considered a young man? In fact, County Magistrate Du is the real young man. "
Xu Yinhe stroked his beard and said, "You've been following Du Ye all this time. This old man has never asked you before. Now, tell me, what do you think of Du Ye? "
Xu Tu said, "Grandfather, Du Ye is still young, only eleven years old. But the wisdom he displayed and the way he handled things really impressed your grandson. When his grandson was eleven or twelve years old, he would walk his dog and fight his cock. However, at such a young age and with such a family background, he could endure hardships and was willing to mix with the people below him. Now, when many people mention County Magistrate Du, they give him a thumbs up and call him Little County Magistrate Du. "
"I can't compare to you in this aspect."
"When it comes to wisdom, I have some small wisdom, but Du Ye has great wisdom. Great wisdom may seem foolish. It seems that he's not very smart. Even when he was ridiculed by many people, he was unmoved. But in fact, he has great wisdom and courage. "
"Especially because he works hard."
"And he can endure hardships."
Xu Tu opened his mouth and said, "If we're talking about hardships, Grandson can't compare to him. This person is really amazing. Your grandson can't compare to him. "
Xu Yinhe said with a smile, "It's rare for you to praise him like this."
Xu Tu said, "After getting along with him, your grandson found that he is indeed very amazing. Du Ye is indeed worthy of being a descendant of an aristocratic family. Your grandson admires his ability and wisdom. "
Xu Yinhe stood up at this time. He walked to the door of the study and opened it.
The door opened and a cold wind blew in.
There were even splashes of raindrops that flew into the door.
Xu Tu quickly said, "Grandfather, your body is not very good. It's raining now and the temperature has dropped. The weather is cold, so you don't have to go to the door. It's better for you to sit inside. "
Xu Yinhe shook his head and said, "I'm fine."
Xu Tu stood beside Xu Yinhe. Although he was taller than Xu Yinhe, his back was slightly hunched to show respect for his grandfather. Xu Tu's father and mother both passed away when Xu Tu was very young. It was Xu Yinhe who raised Xu Tu.
Therefore, Xu Tu respected Xu Yinhe very much.
He listened to Xu Yinhe even more.
He believed that Xu Yinhe wouldn't harm him. Therefore, when Xu Yinhe arranged for him to meet with Du Ye, Xu Tu didn't refuse at all. He even completed Xu Yinhe's arrangement perfectly.
Xu Yinhe didn't speak.
Xu Tu stood behind Xu Yinhe and waited quietly.
"Phew!"
After a long time, Xu Yinhe let out a long breath and said leisurely, "Grandson, do you believe your grandfather?"
Xu Tu raised his eyebrows in surprise. Xu Yinhe rarely spoke like this, and it was even rarer to call him grandson directly. Usually, such a tone meant that there was something big going on.
Xu Tu said, "Grandson was raised by Grandfather. If it weren't for Grandfather's teachings, I would've been a hedonistic son of rich parents who only knows how to walk dogs and fight cocks. Grandson naturally believes Grandfather's words. "
Xu Yinhe said, "In that case, go to the county office today and pledge your allegiance to Du Ye. Express your willingness to follow him. In the future, you will be at Du Ye's beck and call. "
Xu Tu said, "Grandfather, did you find something?"
Xu Yinhe said in a deep voice, "It's not that Grandfather found something, but that Du Ye's background is extraordinary. He's definitely not an ordinary aristocratic family. He can be a county lord at such a young age. Moreover, Du Ye's position as Jiangyin County's County Magistrate is obviously just for show. You may have a good future if you stay in the Xu Family, but your future is limited. But if you follow Du Ye, you can walk out of Jiangyin County and even see a broader future. "
Xu Tu found it difficult to adapt for a moment.
Xu Yinhe's words were too sudden and he was completely unprepared.
Xu Yinhe said, "Grandson, Grandfather just made a suggestion. If you're willing to listen to Grandfather, then go. If you don't want to and want to stay in Jiangyin County, Grandfather won't force you. Grandfather can show you the way, but you'll have to walk your future path by yourself. Because all of this requires you to carve out a path for yourself. "
Xu Tu was actually a bit reluctant to listen to these words, but Xu Tu had always believed in Grandfather since he was a child. So after thinking for a while, he finally said in a powerful and resonating voice, "Don't worry, Grandfather. Grandson will go today."
Xu Yinhe said, "This old man also doesn't know what Du Ye's identity is. In short, you won't be bad if you follow Du Ye. Perhaps the future of the Xu Clan lies in you, in Du Ye. "
Xu Tu said, "Grandson understands."
Xu Yinhe waved his hand and said, "Go pack up and seize the opportunity. After this heavy rain, I'm afraid Du Ye will amaze everyone in Changzhou. At that time, no one will dare to underestimate Du Ye. At that time, it will be different if you want to serve him. "
Xu Tu said, "Grandson understands."
In fact, Xu Tu was also under a lot of pressure. Because Grandfather wanted him to serve Du Ye, it was equivalent to handing over the Xu Family to him. Letting him lead the Xu Family to serve Du Ye was a huge gamble.
Xu Tu knew that he couldn't disappoint Grandfather.
So he was very solemn.
Xu Tu returned to his room. After tidying up, he quickly left the Xu Family Village and went straight to the County Government. Even though it was raining heavily, he still hurried on with his journey in a carriage. Fortunately, there was a cement road. If there wasn't a cement road, there wouldn't be any problems. If there wasn't such a heavy rain, the ground would be so muddy that it was impossible for a carriage to pass through.
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