As a foreign envoy, even Qin Feng still had a difficult time in Beidi. All matters had to go through Jing Ci.
Moreover, all activities must be based on the peace agreement, and any actions beyond the scope of the agreement are not allowed.
It is precisely because of this that Qin Feng came to the royal capital and made no other achievements except signing a trade agreement and cooperating with Jing Ci on business. There was no progress in promoting Jing Qianying's return to the royal family.
After all, Qin Feng can't get involved!
The freezing disaster in Changshui County undoubtedly opened a breakthrough. Qin Feng's various reluctances in front of Mr. Wu were all fake. In fact, he wished he could put on his wings and fly directly to Changshui County now.
It's a pity that with Qin Feng's current status, he must do everything slowly and step by step.
Any rash advance may leave clues for the enemy and lead to catastrophe.
"Qianying, we can meet soon!"
Qin Feng clenched his fists and took a deep breath, his eyes full of expectation.
…
Three days later, Wu Dagui, a squire from Changshui County, sent people from village to village to inform them about going to Beijing to work as coolies.
Although Mr. Wu was the mediator in this matter, and both the Changshui County Magistrate and the Kyoto court had agreed and finalized the matter, it still could not be interfered by official officials, so the squire Wu Dagui had full authority to take over the matter.
Just a few days later, the able-bodied men and women from all villages in Changshui County came to the county seat, preparing to head to the royal capital together.
Wu Qi, the housekeeper of Wu House, ordered his men to count the heads and asked the nursing home servants and government servants to be present to maintain order.
"Steward Wu, a total of 895 people have come from each village." After counting the heads, the servant reported the number truthfully.
Wu Qi's face looked a little ugly: "Why are there so many people here? Although our Changshui County is not a strong county, it is not so miserable. If we arrived in the royal capital, the court would have thought that the population in Changshui County was sparse. Once the blame falls, who can afford it?"
"Let's go and check again. Everyone between the ages of fifteen and forty, regardless of gender, will be called."
The reason why Wu Qi is so active is because there is a lot of money to be made from this matter.
These people signed a labor contract with Qin Feng, and they were paid three hundred cents per month, or exchanged for two stones of grain. Due to the impact of the national war, it was difficult to buy food even if they had money, so the price of food continued to rise. The money is worthless.
Three hundred coins, two stones of grain, if you put it in a prosperous year, even if it means someone will stab you in the spine, but if you put it in this year of cold weather and scarcity of supplies, it is actually a kind act.
but……
Wu Zhai and these strong coolies also signed a verbal agreement in private.
They first counted the heads and drew up a list, and then based on the head count, each person paid one hundred and fifty coins or one stone of grain to Wang Zhai in return for Wang Zhai's painstaking coordination.
To put it bluntly, it is a Yin-Yang contract.
By then, half of the remuneration distributed by Qin Feng will flow into Wu's house.
When he thought of this, Wu Qi couldn't stop snickering, thinking that Qin Feng must have been kicked in the head by a donkey and had money to burn!
Let alone a foreign minister, even if he is a local official, if he wants to do something, he must be given sufficient benefits at every level.
The king of hell is easy to deal with, but the kid is difficult to deal with. Even if he defrauds Qin Feng, what can he do?
The emperor is still far away, let alone a foreigner.
There is no negotiation about eating his food!
Everyone in Wu's house was making a lot of money, and the officials present were dazzled by it, but there was nothing they could do about it.
Wu Qi put his hands in his hands and smiled evilly at the class leader: "Boss Zhou, why did you change your gender this time? In the past, you have always eaten more and taken more. This time, you don't want any money. It's really a slap in the face. The west side is coming out.”
"Hey, you can't make money even if you have money, you bastard!"
Faced with Wu Qi's ridicule, Team Leader Zhou curled his lips and cursed in his heart: "You bitch, when you cry, you even dare to deduct Qin Feng's money, just wait!"
Who in the officialdom doesn't know how ruthless Qin Feng is?
That was a ruthless master who, in a fit of rage, dared to directly launch his troops and attack the gate of the royal capital!
Team Leader Zhou secretly scolded Wu Zhai for being tired of living, and then smiled apologetically: "Hey, Master said, this time is a good thing to accumulate virtue, so we should all restrain ourselves."
Upon hearing this, Wu Qi spat directly on the ground: "Gathering virtue? Humph! You haven't understood it in this life, and you still want to do it in the next life?"
"If you ask me, you are just too cowardly!"
"This is my territory, Dadi. Is it possible that a foreign envoy will ride on top of my head?"
"I don't believe that guy Qin Feng can run wild in Changshui County."
Wu Qi was so proud that he did not take the so-called Marquis Tianlu of Liang Kingdom seriously, but the people present had sad faces.
The suffering of the people is not due to being deprived of half of their remuneration.
Even if half of it is deducted, there is still one stone of food left, which is enough for the family.
The problem is that the Wu family is indiscriminate and will directly arrest the strong and strong people they see. You know, many of the women are still breastfeeding their children!
The infant child might not be able to survive even three to five days if he eats gruel to satisfy his hunger...
Although the people at the scene were resentful, they were helpless. Wu Dagui, as a local squire, even the county magistrate was jealous of him. How could ordinary people dare to provoke him?
"God, please open your eyes..."
"There is no way to survive. The weather is freezing and the people's hearts are even colder..."
"Even if we earn food, what's the point if our children are already starving to death?"
Hearing the wailing at the scene, Wu Qi scowled and shouted angrily: "A bunch of bastards!"
"Qin Feng gave you the opportunity to make money and support your family. It's okay not to be grateful. Instead, you cry and cry. You deserve to starve to death!"
"Shut up, everyone. If anyone dares to complain again, I'll give you a whip first!"
Just when Wu Qi was showing off his lust, a soft voice suddenly came from the county government office behind him.
"I am a hired worker, not a young man. If you do this, won't you ruin my reputation?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Qi was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the county government office, his eyes wide open in disbelief.
I saw a young man wearing a black fur coat, slowly walking out of the county government office, accompanied by a powerful military commander and a lean man with a smile on his face but with murderous intent.
The Changshui County Magistrate actually followed behind with his head lowered.
Seeing this, Team Leader Zhou quickly clasped his fists and saluted: "Greetings to Lord Qin."
The officials present also saluted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Not only Wu Qi was stunned, but the people present who were complaining also looked at Qin Feng blankly. They didn't understand how such a big shot could appear in a small Changshui County?
Wu Qi swallowed his saliva, wiped away his arrogance, and quickly put on a smile: "Qin... Lord Qin?! Why did you come to Changshui County? I have long admired your name..."
Before Wu Qi could finish flattering him, Qin Feng pointed his finger and said softly: "Take his head off."
