Today is market day in the county town, and the already lively streets are even more bustling.
Mrs. Lei was pushing a cart and walking on the street with her four grandchildren.
In addition to the four children sitting on the cart, there were also two baskets and a basket of bamboo fungus.
The surface of the basket was covered with coarse cloth so that outsiders could not see what was inside.
The children were afraid that Mrs. Lei would be tired, so they did not take a trolley on the way into the city and walked by themselves.
But when she entered the city just now, the official guarding the city reminded Mrs. Lei that several children had been lost in the county recently, and asked her to take good care of the children.
Mrs. Lei was afraid that her children would get lost, so she asked them to sit on a cart and push them into the city.
Although she is nearly sixty years old, she has been doing farm work for many years and is strong and strong. She has no problem pushing several children on a cart.
There were a lot of officers patrolling the streets today, and they met two groups of officers after walking only half a street.
Mrs. Lei couldn't help but tell several children: "It seems that a child is really missing. Many officials are out patrolling the streets. Remember not to run around, follow grandma closely, and watch your brothers, brothers and sisters around you."
The three boys nodded one after another, and then reached out to hold Ruoxuan's hand in unison.
My sister is so beautiful, and the kidnapper likes her the most, so I must keep an eye on her.
Ruoxuan: "."
Does she look like a lost child?
Even if she gets lost, she will come home!
But it seems that the county magistrate also discovered that a child was missing.
It was so good that when she reported it to the official, the county magistrate believed her even more.
Ruoxuan said: "Grandma, let's go and deliver some bamboo fungus to the county magistrate!"
Mother Lei naturally had no objection: "Okay."
So she pushed the trolley to the Yamen.
yamen
Magistrate Zhang has been a little busy these days. Several families have lost their children and reported to the officials. He has sent out most of the officials to look for them, but there is still no clue at all.
Today was market day and he asked a dozen government officials to dress up as civilians and walk on the street to see if they could kidnap those people.
Magistrate Zhang also wanted to go out for a walk on the street to try his luck. At this time, a government official walked in and said: "Sir, the weak old lady wants to see you."
There is only one family with a weak surname in the entire Shaxi County.
Magistrate Zhang immediately said: "Please come quickly!"
"yes!"
County Magistrate Zhang thought of the relationship between the weak family and the old lady, and waved his hand: "Forget it, I will go and invite you personally."
After speaking, Magistrate Zhang strode out.
Magistrate Zhang walked out of the Yamen and saw Mrs. Lei bringing a few little cubs with her. His first reaction was: The weak old lady is too bold. She dares to bring several children to the market alone. Isn't she afraid of losing the baby?
When Mrs. Lei saw Mr. Zhang coming out, she immediately took her children and saluted: "A civilian woman has seen Mr. Zhang!"
Several children also followed suit and saluted in a decent manner: "The grassroots/people's daughter has seen Mr. Zhang."
County Magistrate Zhang quickly stepped forward to help Mrs. Lei up: "Old lady, no courtesy."
Mrs. Lei stood up and said with a smile: "Xuan Bao found another fresh food and said that he would send some to the county magistrate for a taste. Thank you for the previous reward."
Magistrate Zhang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this: Fortunately, Xuan Bao wasn't dreaming again!
But eating fresh? Will Xuan Bao discover another food that can benefit the people?
His eyes fell on the two baskets: "Xuan Bao, what new food did you find this time?"
Ruoxuan opened the coarse cloth, twisted up a large basket of bamboo fungus and handed it to Magistrate Zhang: "This! bamboo fungus."
Magistrate Zhang took it and curiously picked up a bamboo fungus to study it: "Is this the kind of mushroom that grows in bamboo forests?"
After the flood, he went around to check the water flow conditions in various places and saw it in a bamboo forest.
He remembered that he also told the villagers who picked mushrooms not to pick strange-shaped and brightly colored mushrooms because most of them were poisonous.
"Yes, this kind of mushroom usually grows in bamboo forests, so it is called bamboo fungus. Dictyophora fungi is very delicious. It can also strengthen qi and strengthen the brain, soothe the mind and keep fit... The magistrate can use it to make chicken soup. Hot pot, you’ll know it after you try it.”
Dictyophora has this effect originally. Most of the two baskets of bamboo fungus that Xiuxuan picked today were grown by her spiritual power. The effect is even more obvious. You can even feel very comfortable after eating it.
"There are so many benefits to eating it? Then I have to give it a try. Thank you Xuan Bao!"
"You're welcome, County Magistrate. After you try it, if you like it, I will give it to the County Magistrate next time."
"Haha... OK!" The county magistrate pointed at the two baskets: "Are these two baskets also bamboo fungus?"
"Yes, we plan to sell it in a restaurant. Does the magistrate want it? If you want it, I can sell it to you cheaper!"
This girl is really a beauty! They are obviously selling bamboo fungus door to door!
Magistrate Zhang deliberately teased her and said with a smile: "Xuan Bao gives it to me, I want it."
Ruoxuan: "..."
What does sending mean? Free gift?
Didn’t I give you a hundred taels of wild bamboo shoots last time?
The county magistrate didn’t buy it this time?
Ruoxuan glanced at the two baskets of bamboo fungus and said with a look of reluctance: "Okay! I will send another basket to the magistrate, but I can't send the other basket! I can't afford it! The family is still waiting for money to open up wasteland and build a new building. Where’s the house? Besides, I didn’t come to the county town until my legs were sore. I have to earn some hard money to buy some delicious food to comfort my little feet.”
"Hahaha... You girl is really a genius! Okay, I'm just joking, and I can't take advantage of you, lest anyone say that I am a fish of the common people. How do you plan to sell these two baskets of bamboo fungus?"
"My brother-in-law sold it to Xinjie, a restaurant, yesterday for 1,500 taels of silver per catty, and for drying it, 30 taels of silver per catty. This bamboo fungus is rare. It is not as plentiful as mushrooms, so it is more expensive than mushrooms."
The magistrate looked at the two large baskets of bamboo fungus and didn't think they were rarer than mushrooms at all.
However, since it is a new food and has medicinal properties, it does not matter if it is more expensive.
The low price of grain hurts farmers, and the county magistrate also hopes that these mountain products can be sold at a higher price, so that the poor people can make more money by picking and buying them.
If the quantity is large and the price is high, it will be even more perfect!
Unfortunately, things in this world are cheap when they are abundant, and they are expensive when they are rare. Many things are in dilemma.
The county magistrate bought these two baskets of bamboo fungus with the intention of entertaining wealthy businessmen to let them know about this thing.
Wealthy people like to try new things, and if they like the food, they will find someone to buy it.
If someone buys it, people will pick it, which can also increase the income of some people.
The county magistrate took out a one hundred tael silver note: "I want these two baskets of bamboo fungus. Do you know if Xuan Bao has any fresh food in the future?"
"Okay, thank you, Lord Magistrate!" Ruoxuan happily took the banknote, folded it, stuffed it into her arms, and patted her chest.
The corner of Mrs. Lei's mouth twitched. Did Xuan Bao come to the county magistrate specifically to harvest wool?
She glanced at Magistrate Zhang. Fortunately, the magistrate seemed very happy.
The yamen was solemn and majestic, and the three weak brothers stood in front of the yamen, not daring to breathe. They watched their sister making a deal with the county magistrate like a little adult and making a hundred taels from the magistrate. They were all very impressed!
When it comes to business, my brother-in-law is not as good as my sister.
The county magistrate couldn't help but smile when he saw Xuan Bao's money-loving little appearance. He said to Mrs. Lei: "The county has not been peaceful recently. Several families reported to the official that their children were missing. There are many people on the street today. I People remember to keep an eye on the children.”
Mrs. Lei nodded: "Thank you, sir, for reminding me. I've heard about it too."
Ruoxuan took the opportunity and said: "Your Excellency, County Magistrate, I just heard two people on the street secretly saying that they would send their children to some Pitou pit soon, and they also said to be careful not to be followed. Do you think they were the ones who caught them? people?"
Magistrate Zhang was a little excited when he heard this: "When and where did Xuan Bao hear it?"
Pitou Keng is about 20 kilometers away. It is very remote. It may be the place where the kidnappers hide their children.
Ruoxuan: "I was just on my way to the Yamen."
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