If there was really a fault, it would be that the daughter should not have gone out to collect medicine for herself that day.
One day last month, Master Lin's daughter went to the riverside to collect medicine in March. As a result, she met the local county governor and a senior official of the Qing Dynasty. In order to please Na Qitai, the first-class uncle and deputy capital of the Qing Dynasty who led the army to the local area, the county governor brought official prostitutes to visit in the name of inspecting the river bank.
In early summer, the stream was trickling, the pines and cypresses on the hillside were green, the gentle breeze and the charming laughter of the official prostitutes only added to the excitement of Na Qitai and others.
It didn't take long for the officials to get drunk. They hugged the prostitutes around them and started to nibble and touch them.
One of the two official prostitutes responsible for receiving Na Qitai was a local courtesan with a charming appearance and a slender waist. Although his face was childish, his words made the adult smile.
"Sir, your beard is so majestic." The official prostitute stroked Qitai's beard and flattered her coquettishly. "The little girl is fascinated by your beard."
"Haha, your little mouth is so sweet." Na Qitai, who had already sent his wife, children and concubine to Beihai Town, told the court that his family had fallen into the hands of his enemies, and as a result, he was made a first-class uncle by Qianlong, smiling proudly. He stroked his beard and said with a drunken look, "What's your name?"
The official prostitute twisted her slender waist and said coquettishly: "Oh, my lord, you are so noble and forgetful. You can't even remember the little girl's name. My little girl won't accompany you at night."
"Haha, this is bad. Oh, I remember, your name is Xiang...Xiang...what do you mean?"
"The little girl's name is Xiangyu."
"Yes, yes, it's called Xiangyu. Look at my memory..."
"Sir, please have another drink."
"That's almost it. I'm already drunk."
"You're already drunk after just a few drinks. I heard that there are a lot of good men in heaven."
After Xiangyu said that, she sat on Na Qitai's lap, hugged his neck, and poured the rice wine from the copper bowl into his mouth.
The county guard on the side saw that Qitai was in high spirits, and quickly invited an official prostitute to play the piano and sing. However, the level of local official prostitutes is incomparable to those in Hanyang. They really can't compliment her. After hearing a few words, Qitai and others frowned.
One of Qitai's staff said dissatisfiedly: "It's such a big county, but it can't find a top-notch singer?"
The Lord of the Qing Dynasty expressed his dissatisfaction, and the Li Chao County Sheriff suddenly panicked. When he was at a loss, the official serving on the side accidentally raised his head and saw the pretty figure in the grass not far away. Then he rolled his eyes and said lowly to the County Sheriff. He said in a voice: "Sir, we do have a character here. Not only is he good at playing the gayageum, his singing skills are also first-rate, and he is also very beautiful."
The county guard immediately became interested, frowned and asked, "Oh? There is such a person? Where is he?"
"The villain just saw her digging herbs at the place in front of her, and now she's heading down the hillside."
"Huh?" The county guard's face darkened and he said coldly: "So, could it be that she is a pariah woman?"
"Sir, she is the daughter of Master Lin's family."
The county guard didn't have much to worry about at the moment. His purpose today was to make Na Qitai and others happy. At that time, the other party will be a little relaxed in military supplies, and you will be able to live a good life. He pondered for a moment and said, "I'll bring her here as soon as possible!"
"Yes!" The county guard gave the order, and two government officials immediately ran over.
Not long after, March followed the yamen servant and came over. She lowered her head slightly, walked lightly in front of the county magistrate, Na Qitai and others, kowtowed and saluted.
"The daughter of the people pays homage to the envoy."
"Put your head up!"
After hearing this, Yue Yue's face turned red and she slowly raised her head. Na Qitai suddenly opened his mouth wide and took a breath of air. He didn't expect that there could be such a person in a remote country. He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and the two official prostitutes in his arms immediately cast jealous glances at March.
"Sure enough, your name is well-deserved! Please report your life experience and name quickly."
"The daughter of the people comes from the Lin family in Haidong. Her name is Yue Yue. She is the daughter of a good family."
By the way, by the time of the Li Dynasty, the Lin family in the peninsula had become one of the top ten noble families. They are ancestors of Lin Baji, a Hanlin scholar who crossed the sea to Silla in the late Tang Dynasty. As for my ancestral home, it’s Quanzhou, Fujian.
When the county governor heard March's clear and melodious voice, and her clear and clear answers, he smiled and nodded: "You have a good voice. I heard that your singing skills are excellent, so I will sing a song here to entertain the adults of the Celestial Dynasty. .”
Yue Yue said calmly: "A civilian girl thinks it's impossible."
"Why not?!" The county guard was deeply surprised. He didn't expect that his request would be rejected. This was such a slap in the face. Na Qitai on the side saw such a scene and after listening to Xiangyu's translation, he thought that this woman was very interesting.
Sanyue bit her lower lip and said with a blush, "A folk girl is not a singing prostitute."
After hearing this, the county guard showed a calm smile on his face, and said kindly: "That's true. However, I accompanied Mr. Tianchao when he went out to inspect the place. I heard that you are good at singing and singing, so I will let you sing to Tianchao. The adults will sing a song. Miss Lin, can you not be too particular about your status?"
"This is not allowed."
March still refused, but the governor's expression suddenly changed. This was too embarrassing. Although your Lin family is in the second class, you are just a private school teacher, and I am a fifth-grade county guard.
"My father is lying at home due to illness. The daughter of the people thinks that if she plays music for fun at this time, although it will make the adults in heaven smile, it will actually be an unfilial act. The sage said, which one is the most important thing? It is the most important thing to do things for relatives. He also said , The most important thing for a filial son is to respect his relatives."
"Hey, here...you...are here!"
When the county guard heard this, his face turned blue and purple with anger, and even his beard trembled. He thought to himself that he had been taught a lesson by a little girl today. It's really the opposite, I can't deal with you yet!
"Wait a minute." Na Qitai pushed away the two official prostitutes in his arms, stood up and said, "That's all, Mr. Park, this girl is not only outstanding in appearance, but also has good character, especially her filial piety! I am here for you today. Please let her go home and take care of her father."
When the county guard heard this, he quickly got off the slope and complimented with a smile: "That sir is really a benevolent person! I admire you!"
March then stood up, gently swaying the white skirt under Yangliu's thin waist, and floated away. When she came home and told her father that she had a cold, Master Lin couldn't help but feel very lucky.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, the official from the county guard's office suddenly came to the door and asked for help. The second monk, Master Lin Shu, was confused, but the other party was from the government after all, so he welcomed him in. However, when the official opened his mouth after sitting down, he was immediately shocked.
"Mr. Lin, you are very happy. I am here to congratulate you!"
"how do I say this?"
"The first-class General Bernard sent by the Qing Dynasty to garrison here has taken a liking to your March and wants to marry him as his concubine. Isn't this a great joy?"
Master Lin suddenly became furious and immediately issued an order to expel the guests. "I'm sorry, I, Lin, can't afford it. Sorry, I won't send you far away!"
The official seemed to know that there would be such a scene, so he stood up to leave and said before leaving: "You'd better think about it carefully. Such a beautiful thing is not something ordinary people can encounter."
Master Lin thought that by rejecting the matter, the matter would be over. Unexpectedly, a few days later, the official came to the door again with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, what are your thoughts?"
Teacher Lin said with a serious face: "Thanks to the Lord of Heaven for valuing my daughter, it really makes Lin proud. However, my daughter is still young, so it is too early to talk about marriage."
"Morning?" Li Fang showed a sly smile, looked at Master Lin and said, "Isn't March already sixteen years old? It's in the prime of life, so it's the right time to get married."
"My Lin family is a scholarly family after all. The Haidong family cannot allow the daughter of my daughter to be a concubine."
"Mr. Lin, why are you so stubborn? What's wrong with my concubine? I heard that the general's wife fell into the enemy's hands due to the war, and there has been no news for two years. Your family is getting married in March, so you don't need to be jealous, and you can She is in charge of the financial power of the house and has the status of a royal lady. This is a good thing that is hard to find even if you are holding a lantern! Although the general is a bit older than your daughter, he is a first-class uncle in the celestial dynasty. Bold and unrestrained, with both power and wealth. When the time comes, after defeating the pirates in the North Sea, he will take your daughter back to the capital and enjoy endless glory and wealth. The general has taken a fancy to Miss March, who has both talent and beauty, and is extremely filial to her parents. Is this true? Isn’t it fate?”
The official praised Na Qitai so much that if Na Qitai's wife were around, she could kick him to death with the bottom of a flower pot.
"Besides, with the general as your backer, let alone Huining, who in the whole Xianjing Road would dare not to look at your color. If you agree to this marriage, you will be able to eat well and drink hot food every day, and enjoy all the glory and wealth. , even the county governor is envious of you!"
Teacher Lin was silent for a long time and then said: "Lin doesn't appreciate this kind of blessing. Don't say any more, I will never agree."
Li Fang's face suddenly turned as red as pig liver, and his face suddenly elongated. He pointed at Master Lin's nose and said: "You are really ungrateful! You have been reduced to this place from Hanyang, why are you showing off like a double class?" ?! If you don’t look at the monk’s face and the Buddha’s face, you have to give the county governor some face. If Lord Celestial Dynasty can’t fulfill even a little bit of his request, where can you put the county governor’s face?”
Teacher Lin became angry when he heard this and said: "You bastard! Marriage is always between you and me. What is face? What does my daughter have to do with his face?! You don't need to say more, go back!" "
"Okay!" The official stood up angrily and said, "Lin, if you don't listen to my good advice, then don't blame the county governor for being rude! As far as I know, you don't know anything about those people who believe in Catholicism. Let’s see!”
It is said that after Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded the Qing Dynasty, the envoys of the Li Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty came into contact with Catholic missionaries in Beijing and were baptized and converted to Catholicism. They brought back many Chinese-translated Western books as well as red barbarian cannons, telescopes, self-ringing bells, and Kun Yu. New things like full pictures. Afterwards, these people secretly preached the gospel in the peninsula and gained a certain number of believers.
The North Korean church initially implemented a "false ordination system" (self-ordained priesthood). The Jesuit priests who served as officials of the Qing Dynasty in Beijing put a stop to it after learning about it. They sent priests to the Li Dynasty last year and even arrived in China. He headed toward Phoenix City on the border, but turned back without being welcomed by Korean believers.
The rise of the Li Dynasty Catholic Church underground was quickly exposed. In 1785, the "Yi Si Qiu Cao Hair Picking Incident" broke out, and ministers went to court one after another to attack Catholicism as a "cult". However, Li Zuo adopted lenient treatment and would no longer pursue him as long as he apostatized.
By 1786, the Catholic Church in the peninsula revived and began to establish a "false priesthood system." In the winter of 1787, Li Chengxun, Jeong Ruoyong, Lin Ruoyu, namely Master Lin, secretly taught Catholicism in Pancun. They were discovered by the Confucian students of Sungkyunkwan, but luckily they were not found out by the court. However, Lin Ruoyu was concerned about his daughter's safety, so he decided to quit and took his daughter to North Hamgyong Province.
By the way, Ding Ruoyong, who was very close to Lin Ruoyong, had an older brother named Ding Ruoquan. This man was later exiled to Heishan Island because of the Li Dynasty's purge of Catholicism. He spent more than ten years writing a book called "Zishanyu" Spectrum".
The above is the reason why Lin Ruoyu and his daughter asked Cui Jinshi to let Yongba take them to flee Huining.
From the other side of Huining Town, walk north along the river for more than ten miles, cross the Ulliangha Ridge and walk another hundred miles, and you will arrive at the intersection of the Tumen River and the Gahali River. The terrain here is hills, valleys and plains, with numerous mountain streams and fertile land.
Since the early Qing Dynasty, the Manchus had classified this area as a forbidden mountain paddock, and only hunters would come here occasionally. After the Northern Navy launched the "Battle of Hunchun", the Qing government's control over this area failed. Seeing the opportunity, the people of the Li Dynasty crossed the river to farm here. Although this place is located to the east of Changbai Mountain and falls under the jurisdiction of Beihai Town, it is more than 200 miles away from Hunchun and far away from the road from Hunchun to Erduoli. Therefore, only the patrol boats of the Northern Navy on the Tumen River occasionally come here. Have a look.
Lin's father and daughter followed Yongba and Donkey through the Wuliangha Ridge, which is forested with oak trees. They saw the endless river valleys and plains shaped like pockets surrounded by mountains and rivers. In the wilderness like a green ocean, rows of barley fields are like golden islands scattered in the ocean, full of vitality. Close to the river bank, a small village with smoke rising from the kitchen stands out.
Lin Sanyue looked at the scenery in front of her and couldn't help but murmured: "It's so beautiful!"
After Yongba heard this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly. After all, he was born in the Yangban class and had no idea about the sufferings of the people's livelihood.
You must know that such beautiful scenery is like purgatory to farmers. The five and six months of drought every year are the most miserable seasons for poor farmers. Despite the greenery, nothing was cooked. Many people couldn't even eat vegetable porridge mixed with weeds. Their bodies were staggering due to hunger, their faces were sallow, and many people were swollen. Under such circumstances, the more the earth's atmosphere evaporates, the more dizzy those who work in it will feel.
"Mr. Lin, cross the Gahali River from here and walk two hundred miles eastward along the road to Hunchun City."
"This village..."
Yongpal explained: “All Koreans live in this village.”
“Is there no one to care about farming here?”
"Master, you don't know that there is no control here now. The soldiers of the Qing Dynasty were afraid of being beaten by Beihai Town and did not dare to come; and Beihai Town's own farms are on the west bank of the Hunchun River, and people look down upon this place."
Lin Ruoyu asked in surprise: "What is a farm?"
"I can't say for sure. We will pass by when the time comes, and you will know when you see it."
Two days later, the Lin family's father and daughter and Yongba got on a four-wheeled carriage bound for Hunchun City in Muked. As for Yongba's donkey, he was tied to the back of the carriage and trotted bumpily along the way.
After the Northern Navy occupied Hunchun, they mobilized a large number of captured Qing troops and spent two years building a road from Ninggu Pagoda to Hunchun, which could accommodate four four-wheeled carriages in parallel. This road was basically built along the Karen station and communication lines during the Manchu rule. It was an ancient road in the Tang Dynasty and was a transportation line connecting Jinglongquan Prefecture on the Bohai Sea to Longyuan Prefecture in Tokyo during the Tang Dynasty.
Those poor postmen who originally served the Manchus have now become maintenance workers under the Civil Affairs and Transportation Commission. They are divided into road sections and are responsible for daily smoothing of potholes, arranging warning posts, and cleaning roads and debris along the lines.
In addition to allocating fifty acres of land to each of their families on their farms in Hunchun and Ningguta, Beihai Town also paid them a monthly salary of eight Beihai dollars. Their lives were much better off than during the Manchu era. The Civil Affairs Bureau took a lot of care of these postmen in daily life. Not only would they send prisoners of war to build houses for them, but they would also arrange for them to get married and start a family.
With land, a house and money, the originally miserable and undesirable Yiding suddenly became a gold medalist with a stable income. Whether it is the Manchus from Ningguta or some island families from the Mutsu Mountains, they are very satisfied with such conditions and have agreed to marry their daughters. This has also made the postmen who have got rid of being single and achieved a well-off life more and more attached to Beihai Town. Tears of gratitude.
After the carriage drove for a long time, an endless stretch of wheat fields appeared in the eyes of Lin Ruoyu and his daughter.
"Mr. Lin, this is the farm in Beihai Town." Yongba pointed to the large fields on both sides of the road and said to Lin Ruoyu. He then explained what a farm was based on what he had heard.
"It's like this all over Beihai Town. The farm here in Hunchun is still small. I heard that the farm in Suifenhe is the big one. You can't see the farm even after riding a horse for two days."
After hearing this, Lin Sanyue couldn't help but stick out her tongue in astonishment, while her father Lin Ruoyu was also dumbfounded.
At this time, in the fields on both sides of the road, strange machines pulled by two horses were seen moving forward in the wheat field, making a rumbling sound. Lin Ruoyu looked carefully and saw a man sitting on a shelf pulled behind two horses. On his right side, there were several things with toothed rakes, like fan blades, that were spinning constantly. The wheat was cut off by the rake, and then the fan blades placed the cut wheat into a bucket on the right side of the coachman. There was a man walking behind the equipment, and from time to time he would bundle the wheat piled in the bucket and pile it in the field. A few hundred steps behind them, several farmers were loading bundles of wheat into a large flatbed wagon.
Lin Ruoyu was shocked and asked: "Yongba, what is this?"
"Oh, this is a harvester. It harvests wheat very quickly! But I have only seen it from a distance. This thing is a secret of Beihai Town, and outsiders are not allowed to see it at all."
Lin Ruoyu looked thoughtful after hearing this.
