That day, Du Heng took Yi Yan to the county government office to check his household registration.
The matter of household registration is mainly in the hands of Qin Zhiyan, Du Heng thought it would be more convenient to check.
He led Yi Yan to the gate of the county government office, and found that there were several unfamiliar faces at the gate usually guarded by two people.
Several soldiers were dressed in thick armor, with solemn expressions, straight like a few strong pine trees, and their aura was quite different from the two sharp-mouthed monkey-cheeked gatekeepers at the gate of the county government office.
"Master Du, why are you here today?"
Du Heng looked at the familiar doorman who came up to meet him, and said in a low voice: "But newly hired guards? These people look very strange."
The county government often guards the door With a suppressed voice, he said to Du Heng: "Someone from above is here. This is military service brought along with him."
Du Heng's brows moved slightly.
"Master Du didn't come at the right time, the county magistrate is receiving guests inside, I'm afraid my son won't have time to see you at this moment."
Du Heng said: "I just came to check the household registration, it's not something important and I can't bother the magistrate magistrate. "
The officer nodded upon hearing the words: "In this case, Mr. Du went straight to find Master Qin. He didn't meet with the county magistrate today."
"Okay."
The county magistrate will definitely make arrangements in advance, and there is no news about it, it seems that people are in a hurry.
He wanted to ask a question or two, but he still didn't open his mouth when he saw a few military servicemen who were eyeing him.
Today, the county government office was extremely quiet, and there were not even two people walking around. Du Heng took Yi Yan all the way to the place where Qinzhi Yan Suri was on business.
"Uncle Tang is busy."
Qin Zhiyan raised his head when he heard the sound, and when he saw Du Heng coming, he smiled: "Look at the book again, he is not very busy."
He glanced at the strange face Du Heng brought: "What's the matter today?" coming?"
Du Heng explained the purpose of his visit: "I need to trouble my uncle."
"What did you say?" Qin Zhiyan brought out a stool: "Sit down and check slowly."
Du Heng was not polite, seeing that there was only Qin Zhiyan was alone, so he said: "Just now I heard from the gatekeeper that someone from above has come?"
Qin Zhiyan nodded, and said in a low voice: "There was a war in the autumn of the year, and it was defeated. Now the imperial court is preparing to hoard troops, The Sixth Prince is in charge of this matter, and every government should set up a troop reserve, and this time it is General Weiping under the Sixth Lord who is here to patrol the land and select a site." Although Du Heng has been focusing on preparing for the exam
recently However, they still know a thing or two about major national events such as the defeat in the frontier war. Even if they are located in a remote and remote area, they will mention some news compared to their masters who are more well-informed.
It is also to prevent problems in the general examination. If you really keep your ears to the outside world, and you are so lucky to pass the general examination, you may also make a fool of yourself in the palace examination.
In the first battle that started in Linqiu, the army of the early winter court was defeated and returned.
This battle was fought quickly, that is to say, the imperial court's army lost extremely quickly, and the war ended within three or two months, which shows how unbearable the current imperial court's military strength is.
Hearing the news of the defeat, the news of the defeat was sent back to the capital, and the land was compensated, the border people were lost, the army was damaged, and the emperor became very angry and fell ill.
At the point of pain, it is reasonable for the imperial court to issue a policy of allocating land to stockpile troops. I think this painful lesson is also for emergencies.
"Then we want to set up a troop store in our Luoxia County?"
Qin Zhiyan shook his head: "I don't know yet, things won't be done so quickly. It seems that all counties should have a look, so that we can combine them together." Choose a suitable place."
Du Heng replied, which county is the hoarding point, it must be safer than the other counties, and the bandits dare not be rampant again; but the closer the troop hoarding point is, Those who were conscripted became more and more powerful.
The two chatted in low voices, and after checking that Yi Yan's household registration was correct, they felt at ease.
By the way, he also went through Yi Yan's procedures.
"I feel more at ease if you bring someone with hands and feet skills by your side."
"It's all to make my cousin worry. "
, but I still come to eat at home when I have time. Your little cousin is always talking about promises."
Du Heng smiled: "The child was not very good when he was born, but now it is cold in the middle of winter, and he is very sleepy. He always hides I don't like to walk around in the house. When the weather is sunny and warmer, I'll take him there for dinner." "
That's the best."
Du Heng didn't bother Qin Zhiyan with his business, and took Yi Yan back to the house .
He made a three-pronged agreement with Yi Yan, not to do anything unless he was ordered, to be dedicated and loyal.
Yi Yan promised to only listen to Du Heng's orders.
Du Heng saw that this kid was not a smooth talker, since he made a promise, the credibility of his words was much higher than that of ordinary people.
In this way, there will be an extra caretaker in the house.
He asked his servants to lead Yi Yan down to measure his body so that he could make two clothes that fit.
In the future, when I do things at home, it's okay to always dress like a hunter.
After dealing with Yi Yan's matter, Du Heng raised his feet and went to the bedroom.
When he was resting, Qin Xiaoman usually didn't go out to the shop, and took the family's account books with him and spent time in the study with him, so he could just ask him a question or two if he didn't understand.
Such a good time to pass, a day passed quickly.
It's strange today, he went to finish Yi Yan's affairs, but he didn't see Qin Xiaoman coming to the study.
I don't know if Chengyi is pestering him again.
"Not up yet?!"
Du Heng stepped into the back room and saw that the curtain of the bed hadn't been raised yet, so he looked the same as he did when he woke up earlier.
As soon as he finished speaking, the bed curtain shook slightly, and then a soft little head poked out.
The child Chengyi raised his index finger and whispered softly on his pursed lips: "Daddy whisper."
Du Heng raised his eyes slightly when he saw this, and he walked to the bed with an exaggerated and light step, and suddenly a short body The little boy picked it up: "Why is Daddy's Chengyi here?!"
He hugged the raised little boy into his arms, Xu Shi just got out of the bed, the whole boy was warm.
Du Heng couldn't put it down, hugged and sucked a few mouthfuls, and was about to kiss the little boy's white and pink face, but suddenly his mouth was covered by the little hand.
"Daddy, don't make a sound, little daddy is asleep!"
Looking at the serious kid without socks, BaN Du Heng hid his feet in his arms under his cloak and raised his eyebrows: "Little daddy is still sleeping Huh?"
Chengyi nodded.
Du Heng opened his eyes wide: "How can my little dad sleep so well? The sun is drying my ass."
Chengyi whispered: "An uncle came here just now, and he gave my little dad a lot of medicine."
Du Heng frowned : "What's the matter? Is Daddy sick? I was fine when I left."
Chengyi shook his head: "I asked Daddy, and he said he wasn't sick." "
It's because I have a baby in my stomach. "
Chengyi hugged Du Heng's neck happily, bouncing up and down with her calves in his arms: "Daddy said that Xiaozai wants to sleep, so Daddy wants to sleep too. So Daddy is not a slob. "
Du Heng was stunned at first, but when he heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "Your little father really can say anything just to make excuses." "Is
your father and son whispering too loudly? "
As soon as the words fell, the curtain was pushed aside by a hand, and Qin Xiaoman glanced at the two of them lazily.
Seeing Du Heng's calm expression, Qin Xiaoman turned his face to the side: "Why don't you see you happy? I have your son, isn't it good? Brother Renyi ran away in the house happily when he heard that he would have a younger brother In one scene, you, as a father, are still laughing." "
Then today's son is made of noodles or steamed buns?"
Qin Xiaoman pursed his lips and raised his eyebrows: "Some people made it for real."
Du Heng saw with his own eyes Qin Xiaoman was about to say something, so he subconsciously covered Chengyi's ears.
He opened his eyes wide: "Don't talk nonsense."
"I'm talking nonsense."
Qin Xiaoman pursed his lips: "This time it's true."
After saying that, Qin Xiaoman released his hand, and the curtain returned to its original state
"What? !"
Seeing this, Du Heng hurried forward, he opened the curtain, looked at the person who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed: "Are you really saying there is another one?"
The news came suddenly, Du Heng was a little stunned reflect it.
He put Chengyi on the bed and covered it, and moved on the edge of the bed, getting closer to Qin Xiaoman: "Really ?"
Raising eyebrows: "I asked old doctor Zhang to show me, it is accurate." "
Why didn't you tell me in advance? Then you suddenly invited the doctor to come to take the pulse."
Du Heng said joyfully without reply, and put The quilt was pulled up, covering Qin Xiaoman more tightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Cheng also crawled into the bed, and then got under Qin Xiaoman's armpit.
Qin Xiaoman hugged the fleshy little Chengyi, and slept in a comfortable way.
"This time it's not as uncomfortable as before. I didn't notice it. It's just a little tired and sleepy. It's just that I'm tired because I've been busy with the shop recently. Just to be on the safe side, I invited the doctor to come. I haven't. I think it's true."
Du Heng let out a long breath: "Thank God! I was too careless, thanks to your prudence."
Qin Xiaoman rubbed his flat belly and smiled: "It's only been a month, and you're young "
Du Heng also put his hand on the back of Qin Xiaoman's hand, with an unspeakable feeling in his heart, the corner of his mouth never let go, he leaned forward and kissed Qin Xiaoman's forehead.
Lovingly sticking to Qin Xiaoman, the feelings in his heart seemed to be expressed a little bit: "Great, now Chengyi has brothers and sisters. Our house may be more lively in the coming year." Chengyi said
quietly Listening to the conversation, he put his chin on Qin Xiaoman's chest, blinked his big wet eyes and looked at Du Heng: "Is there really a baby in Daddy's belly?" "Yes." Du Heng
rubbed Rubbing Chengyi's soft hair: "Daddy has your younger brother or sister, and it will be very hard. You have to obediently listen to Daddy's words. Do you understand?" Chengyi nodded her head seriously: "Chengyi is the
most Be obedient."
He opened his mouth wide, and took a mouthful: "Eat a big bowl."
Du Heng and Qin Xiaoman were both amused by Xiao Chengyi, and hugged each other and kissed.
At night, Du Heng held Qin Xiaoman in his arms, and the joy in his heart had not dissipated.
"It's just that I have to go to take the exam again at the beginning of the new year. This trip will last for another month or two, and I won't be able to take good care of you and the children at home." Qin Xiaoman was relieved in his heart, and Cheng Yi was obedient and obedient
. There are only those who are close to the heart, so don't bother.
The one in my stomach is still so small, even after Du Heng came back from the examination, it was still in my stomach.
Now there are seven or eight people taking care of the huge house, and life is much better than in the village in the past, so there is nothing to worry about.
"You can take the exam at ease. I can't take care of myself. At that time, several shops will be watched by hired people, and I don't have to bother to go and guard them. I can just raise the baby at home." Du Heng chuckled: "It's
true The arrangement is very reassuring, but your temperament will honestly raise the baby at home, I still don't know." "
I'm not a child anymore, I can climb trees and jump rivers."
Du Heng put his arms around Qin Xiaoman He brought him into his arms by his waist, and kissed him hard, but his lower body was not bulky enough to do this, and he didn't dare to hold him tightly when his stomach got bigger.
The two laughed and hugged together.
There was another happy event at home, recently Du Heng was more energetic in his studies, he worked harder during the day, and stayed with Qin Xiaoman closely at night.
The days are easy to kill, and the life is so fast.
It's the twelfth lunar month in a blink of an eye, and on the 18th day of the college, the college will take a rest and let the students go home to reunite for the New Year's Eve.
Students have their own arrangements, and when the time comes, the beginning of the year will no longer be neat.
During the twelfth rest, Du Heng heard the sound of snow particles hitting the roof in the study at night.
He put down the homework in his hand and moved to the window. Under the warm yellow eaves and street lamps, he could see snow particles jumping from the trees. It really was snowing.
Du Heng stretched out his hand and rubbed his long and slender fingers in front of the charcoal fire stove. The snow came very well. If it fell later, the academy would probably have a rest.
At that time, the brothers and classmates who will meet for a meeting will be difficult to meet again when they return to the capital city of the state.
In the early morning of the next day, as expected, the roofs and streets in the county were covered with a layer of white velvet blankets. Du Heng sent his servants to invite people, and went to the market with Qin Xiaoman himself.
The vegetables and meat in the morning market are all fresh. Although there are not many varieties of fruits and vegetables these days, they are all really good dishes.
Du Heng chose mutton, chicken and duck, and bought a lot of fresh vegetables to go back.
Just when the mutton was marinated, Mu Ti, who lives closest, arrived.
"Look at me, I was early."
"The stove in the pavilion has been raised, and I'm afraid it's all heated up now, so it's not too early."
Du Heng welcomed people in with a smile.
Not long after, You Huo and Qi Chenyuan, who lived nearby, arrived together.
A few of them sat idle and found it boring, they were actually feeding the leg of lamb with Du Heng in the garden, and they even rolled up their sleeves and even made some vegetables.
The roast duck is put into the oven, and the leg of lamb is roasted in the snow.
Several people had to sit together in front of the fire, drinking the warm spring tea brought by You Huo.
There is snow outside the pavilion, drinking warm tea is really a beautiful thing.
"It turned out to be poetry and tea to enjoy the snow. It's so elegant, and my heart is also detached from the mundane world. It's just that Du Heng, what kind of strange ingredients did you sprinkle on that leg of lamb? The smell that wafts out really makes people linger in the air of fireworks." You Huo smiled wryly
: "I'd say it's the person who has attained the Tao and ascended to immortality who smells the smell of this roast leg of lamb. I'm afraid that all previous efforts in cultivation will be for naught."
Qi Chen Yuanlang also laughed: "Brother You is always the best at making metaphors."
Mu Ti Shaking his head: "Drinking dry tea with roasted leg of lamb, even this excellent warm spring tea will be dull." "
So I'm not thoughtful." Du Heng laughed and went to the kitchen.
When he came back soon, he held a plate in his hand, which contained several pieces of fresh lean pork.
I saw Du Heng moved up a charcoal basin that was burning well, with a piece of barbed wire on it, and put the pork directly on it.
With a snort, the meat made a delightful sound when it hit the hot wire.
Du Heng only sprinkled some thin salt and pepper powder on the barbecue, and distributed it to several people when it was cooked.
"I'm used to the fineness, and the senior brothers should also try this rustic and vulgar way of eating." Several people
looked at the slightly mushy barbecue. Compared with the exquisite meat dishes on the table, this barbecue is really delicious. Some people dare not speak easily.
On the contrary, Mu Ti, who could even eat the pig's offal, took the knife impatiently, and cut the sizzling barbecue meat from it.
I thought the meat would be very thick, but I didn’t expect it to be juicy. The pure fruit charcoal roasted fresh meat stimulated the taste of the fresh meat. It didn’t cook much, so the appearance was not satisfactory, but the taste was surprisingly delicious.
He nodded again and again: "Wonderful! What's this called? It's rough and has a special flavor."
Seeing this, You Huo and Qi Chenyuan didn't care about the appearance, and immediately tasted a piece while it was hot.
"Hmm~ I feel like being in the jungle and eating meat by myself with a fire. It's like being a hunter for a while." You Huo made a
comment on his mouth, but stretched his hand towards the plate: "I haven't been a hunter yet, let me do it again so that I can understand it."
Several people couldn't help laughing.
Having tasted the sweetness, they didn't care whether it was elegant or not, and each of them began to rattle the fresh meat on the plate.
After a while, he started talking again.
"I've seen the number of Beijing soldiers in the county increase, and the matter of hoarding troops is being done in a hurry. I just don't know whether the defeat of the imperial court will affect our Chunwei." Qi Chenyuan wiped his mouth and said: "These days His Majesty attaches great importance to scientific research
. , recruiting talents from all over the world on a large scale. The number of tribute students in the examination is also increasing year by year. Although it is a good thing for those of us who take the exam, it is just that there are frequent disadvantages." Several people are familiar with each other and dare to say
here Some court affairs are exchanged news.
Today's Majesty, Emperor Guangyun, has been open-minded since he became emperor, and he has attached great importance to scientific research. Today's scholars have many rewards, which is also the credit of Emperor Guangyun.
The fact that the imperial court treats scholars so favorably has indeed recruited many talented scholars for the imperial court over the years.
It's just that there is no restraint in the expansion of recruitment, and there are more and more scholars. The imperial court gradually can't use these many people.
Jinshi six years ago, because of their reputation in the top three, they were at the bottom, and they had no relatives to make connections, and their family business was too weak to manage, and now they have not been ranked as officials.
Some well-connected people were sent to the six ministries of the imperial court or the state government as trainees. Originally, they were supposed to become regulars after the three-year assessment, but because there were no official positions vacant for a long time, there were quite a few trainees waiting to be regularized.
Even if there are vacancies in those small remote counties, there are still some people rushing to fill them.
The sky in Luoxia County is high and the emperor is far away. The common people and scholars here only know that they are honored by their ancestors in Chunwei, but they don't know that there are many gates waiting for people who have won the list.
In recent years, the accumulation of redundant officials and officials in the imperial court has become more and more severe, and there has been no rectification for a long time.
It seems peaceful, but in fact it is just a thin layer of paper whitewashing.
The rapid defeat at the border this time undoubtedly punctured a hole in this layer of paper.
Everyone can't help worrying, I'm afraid that the imperial court will make big moves because of this battle, the wind will blow towards the military officers, and then the focus will shift to the military. Much harder.
You Huo said: "The imperial court has not lived peacefully for the past two years, and this time the frontier defeat may cause another big disturbance."
Several people are the children of officials, and they have more knowledgeable news than ordinary scholars.
Now that they are here together, they have been close to each other for several years, and together they mentioned Du Heng explicitly or secretly.
Emperor Guangyun created a peaceful and prosperous age when he was young, and the common people were spared from the suffering of war. Anyone can say that he is a good emperor.
He has worked hard for more than forty years, and has six sons under his command, all of whom have grown up.
The empress's son had already been established as the crown prince in his early years. His Majesty has taught him well, and the crown prince is also a talented person.
But Emperor Guangyun is old now, his body is in a lot of discomfort, and his orders and policies are far worse than when he was young. Now the redundant officials and the defeat in the war are the witnesses, it should be time to take care of his old age.
There were also some just people in the court who admonished the emperor to abdicate and let the virtuous, and the left and right were his own chosen eldest sons, there was nothing wrong with it, and it was also for the sake of the dawn of the world.
However, instead of accepting it, the emperor secretly transferred the person who advised him from his original post.
The emperor has been in power for a long time and refuses to retire, so that there are dark turmoil in Ansheng's court, and the princes have grown up, and they are not cowardly. Seeing the emperor's actions, it is hard not to have some other thoughts .
It is not uncommon for the DPRK and China to form cliques in private.
The sons of these officials are not worried about not being able to become officials, but if they are listed as Jinshi, they will naturally have connections in the family that can allow their children to enter the official career.
But what they are worried about is that the family will be involved in the party struggle, which is a major event that can range from exile to complete family destruction.
Speaking of Du Heng, several people were afraid that after he was listed, he would not be able to be an official for a long time because he was born in farming and had no connections.
In fact, according to Du Heng's appearance, if he can be named on the gold list, some people think that he is interested in cultivating him.
It's just that the premise is to form a good relationship, and now it is absolutely impossible.
All in all, the spring is not as stable as in previous years. Whether it is the wind direction or the change of the court, these will have an impact on the spring.
As for whether it is a good influence or a bad influence, no one has a conclusion.
During this reunion, several classmates ate a delicious meal, and Du Heng also got a lot of useful information.
The first snow fell for three consecutive days.
After a few people got together, the academy soon took a rest.
The accumulation of dirty snow in Luoxia County seems to indicate that the wheels of cattle and horses will pass by, and all the classmates are reluctant to say goodbye. Under the atmosphere of the New Year, they even have the sadness of parting.
One by one, Du Heng sent his good classmates and brothers out of the city.
Under the soft winter wind and light snow, the people in the carriage waved to Du Heng:
"No matter what the future is, and where you are, Du Heng, you should write a lot of letters and forget the love of classmates!"
"Safe trip." Du Heng also waved at the carriage: "Brother, if we meet again by fate, let's cook tea together around the stove!"